Dr. Barnick received his Bachelors degree in Biology from Concordia College in Minnesota before going on to earn his Doctorate in Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University. During his time at Northwestern he studied anatomy and physiology, neurology, biochemistry, radiology, nutrition, and chiropractic adjusting techniques. His chiropractic career began in Missoula, Montana where he practiced for two years before moving to Washington to join Bellevue Chiropractic Associates. Dr. Barnick's training and clinical interests includes the treatment of sports injuries, injury recovery, and extremity adjusting.
Dr. Barnick loves the natural approach to health care that chiropractic promotes. By clinical and personal experience he is acutely aware of how effective chiropractic adjustments are in enhancing sports performance and avoiding sports injuries. He also knows how effective chiropractic care is in promoting recovery from injury having played four years of college football. He and his wife Nicole enjoy the active lifestyle that living in the Northwest offers. They spend their free time skiing, hiking, camping, and golfing.
"I encourage patients to be proactive with their health by making good lifestyle choices", says Dr. Barnick. "A healthy functioning spine and nervous system, along with proper nutrition and exercise, are the keys to keeping the body functioning at an optimum level. Our goal with every patient is to correct the underlying cause of their health concerns and help them achieve a higher level of health."