Dr. Nathan Cortez joined the team in January 2026.
Whether you’re dealing with persistent pain, movement limitations, athletic injuries, or you simply want to feel and function better—my passion is helping each person take good health home with them”. At Loehr Health Center, Dr. Cortez utilizes adjustments, modalities (decompression, cold laser, and more), acupuncture, and personalized rehabilitation to support athletes and anyone aiming to move with greater ease and confidence. His clinical background also includes providing care for veterans, which he values deeply and remains passionate about. If you’re exploring your next step toward better health, he wants you to feel encouraged: progress is possible, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
You can read about Dr. Cortez’s experience and credentials below.
Education
- Logan University: December 2025
- Doctor of Chiropractic
- William Jessup University
- B.S. Kinesiology
- Minor in Bible & Theology
Experience
- Healing Arts Center preceptorship: May 2025 – December 2025
- VA Saint Louis Health Care: January 2025 – April 2025
- Logan University Montgomery Clinic: May 2024 – December 2024
Certifications
- NBCE Acupuncture Certified
- Selective Functional Movement Assessment Level 1
Specialties
- Acupuncture & Cupping
- Veteran Chiropractic
- Kinesiology & Physical Rehabilitation
- Activator Certified
Bio
Native to: Visalia, CA (Born in Monroe, WI but not raised there)
First job: Discover ambassador at my university. I created curriculum and activities for first year students to aid them in their transition to college.
Why did you become a chiropractor?
Once I was able to see firsthand what chiropractic could offer people, I realized that this was a job I could see myself doing for the rest of my career to holistically help people.
Who was the biggest influence on your career?
My wife worked with the career planning department on campus to reorient my pre-med route to pursuing chiropractic. She has encouraged and helped me greatly through my chiropractic program.
Where can we find you when you’re not working?
Playing with my cats, playing board games, hiking, fishing, or playing pickleball!
If you could possess one super-hero power, what would it be?
Teleportation. It would make travel so much easier.
What is your favorite food?
Hamburgers, because you can customize it in so many ways.
If you weren’t a doctor, what job would you be doing?
I would be pursuing a bible and theology degree to further study the Bible.
What’s the one problem you’re best at solving for your patients?
I’m best at helping patients identify the next best steps in their health plan so they feel supported and empowered in addressing their specific pain, dysfunction, and personal goals.
What is your favorite quote?
“There’s some good in this world and it’s worth fighting for” paraphrased – Samwise Gamgee
What skills do you have that help you stand out from others in the field?
I believe that I am able to empathize well with patients to help them feel comfortable and engaged with their health care plan.
