Meet Our Staff
Dr. Craig Lapenski is one of only 27 board-certified NUCCA practitioners worldwide. He is a strong proponent of active health and the empowerment of the patient in the healing process. Dr. Lapenski has been drawn into the study of the upper cervical spine because of the impact it has had on his own health, and the profound impact he has observed it having on the thousands of people he has cared for. He believes that adopting a proactive health care model for yourself is one of the best decisions you can make in your life, and that the most foundational component to being healthy is good brain/body communication.
The study of the upper cervical spine continues to fascinate him with its level of complexity, as well as its impact on global health and well-being. His approach - and Advanced Spinal Care's methodology as a whole - is an unparalleled commitment to the study and correction of each person's upper cervical misalignment. Akin to a locksmith endeavoring to figure out the exact specifics for each lock, Dr. Lapenski meticulously examines each patient who comes through his door, seeking to detect and correct each person's greatest detractor of health in a way very few can.
Dr. Lapenski is happily married with 4 children. He enjoys hiking, fishing, and the outdoors, and is a committed Christian.
Dr. Lapenski’s credentials:
- NUCCA Board Certified (only 27 worldwide)
- President of Upper Cervical Research Foundation
- NUCCA Board of directors
- Co-Chairman Certification and Standards of NUCCA
- Credentialed Instructor NUCCA
- Pre-chiropractic, Central Washington University
- Honors graduate/President’s list, Palmer College of Chiropractic
- Member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
- Member of Delta Sigma Chi, the world’s oldest professional chiropractic fraternity
- NUCCA member since 1996
- Extension Faculty Member – Palmer College of Chiropractic Founder of ASC Associate Doctor Training Program
Researcher - Private Practice Washington State
Shiloh Hoeschen
Shiloh Hoeschen is the Office Manager at Advanced Spinal Care. She finds fulfillment in interacting with people and making a positive impact on their day. Shiloh has 25 years of experience in the retail and customer service industry. She has been a retail business instructor for 16 years, working with businesses to fine-tune their business practices, efficiencies, and customer service experience. She continues to coach and train in the industry as a consultant. She enjoys working at Advanced Spinal Care because she can witness firsthand the positive impact patients experience in their quality of life as a result of having their nervous system regularly monitored and adjusted.
McKinzi Means
McKinzi Means is the Office Assistant and a Certified Chiropractic X-Ray Technician at Advanced Spinal Care. She plays a vital role in managing office operations, assisting with patient care, handling paperwork, and performing chiropractic X-rays. Passionate about patient well-being, she collaborates with the Advanced Spinal Care team to ensure the highest quality care and efficiency in service delivery.
McKinzi earned her associate degree in 2022 and completed her bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 2024. She became a certified chiropractic X-ray technician in 2025, further enhancing her ability to support both the clinical and administrative aspects of patient care. She is proud to be part of a practice dedicated to enhancing patients' health and overall quality of life through NUCCA chiropractic care.
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