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About

Dr. Ryan’s journey into chiropractic care began as a competitive athlete, where an unexpected injury changed everything. After seeking help from multiple providers and being offered only temporary solutions, he discovered that the true cause of his pain was spinal misalignment affecting his body’s function. Through chiropractic care, he was able to restore alignment, heal naturally, and regain his performance—an experience that ultimately shaped his purpose and career. That transformation inspired Dr. Ryan to dedicate his life to helping others achieve the same results. He believes that true health comes from addressing the root cause of dysfunction, not just masking symptoms. His approach focuses on restoring proper spinal alignment so the body can function at its highest level—whether that means relieving pain, improving performance, or enhancing overall well-being. Today, Dr. Ryan is passionate about helping individuals and families at Whole Family Chiropractic in Anchorage, AK reach their full health potential. He is committed to educating and empowering his patients to take control of their health, so they can live stronger, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.

Whole Family Chiropractic is an advanced health care facility that is the resource center for optimal health and wellness in our Anchorage community. This state-of-the-art clinic blends a unique system of structural, functional and cellular therapy together in order to restore and correct the alignment of the spine to normal levels, reduce pain and inflammation, optimize movement and body mechanics, reduce stress in the central and autonomic nervous system to improve physiological function, replenish the body with nourishment to prevent deficiency, and rejuvenate the body from the damaging effects of injuries, inflammation, toxins, traumas, and gravity on the joints, discs, and soft tissues of the body to allow for ultimate healing, repair, and operation at its God-given performance potential for a lifetime. Whole Family Chiropractic is an integrated spinal corrective chiropractic clinic dedicated to promoting the combined vision of its founders Dr Ryan and Dr Jessica Dachowski, which is to serve and help as many individuals and families as possible to achieve lasting health and improved quality of life in the absence of pharmaceutical intervention or surgery. For more than a decade, Whole Family Chiropractic has served the Anchorage community with a holistic approach to wellness that emphasizes education, prevention, and long-term health. The practice offers care for patients of all ages—from infants and children to adults and seniors—and provides a supportive environment where families can work toward better health together.

Certifications

Monday

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

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"Patient was driver in vehicle crossing through an intersection when suddenly an impaired motorist collided with the patient on the driver side. Patient was extracted with mechanical assistance from vehicle. He had loss of consciousness, immediate pain, and hearing loss following the automobile accident. He stated that his neck pain was worse that the back but that both were very distracting and made him unable to focus on his work. He had trouble attending to the needs of his children, his memory had become unreliable, and he had to use his phone to record people talk and then read it to understand what was being said. He had a professional occupation and was not used to this in any way. His brain MRI was negative however, his symptoms were positive for Traumatic Brain Injury. Upon evaluation and acceptance of his case, the patient excelled as expected. He had significant improvements in pain, hearing, and ability to function through his day by the end of his care plan."

– Verified Patient, May 2026

"Patient stated that she was passenger in a vehicle that was proceeding through an intersection and experienced a side impact collision from a motorist operating at high speeds who failed to yield for a red light due to driving under the influence. The patient had loss of consciousness due to head trauma. She had pain immediately after the collision in her spine and extremities but was concerned about her children in the back seat. The car was pushed across multiple lanes of traffic and paramedics were at the scene almost immediately. She presented with significant debilitating pain in her neck, head, lower back, foot, and upper extremities. She was having trouble functioning normally in day-to-day simple tasks. Work, standing, bending, driving, sleeping, and caring for the household were extremely challenging. The patient was evaluated and accepted for care. She was compliant and tolerated the procedures well. Her effort allowed a return to all activity without pain."

– Verified Patient, May 2026

"Patient was crossing intersection and experienced a side impact collision from a motorist who failed to yield. Upon impact she felt body "jerk" over seat belt. Right foot was on brake at time of impact and she felt immediate "jolt" in hip and low back. She had pain following collision and was later diagnosed on MRI with a confirmed significant disc herniation (>7mm) that was placing pressure on the spinal cord. The patient experienced loss of muscle control, weakness, constant pain and dysfunction and was unable to care for herself, her children, her home, or her clients at work. Patient could not bend to tie shoe, take dishes from dishwasher, or fold clothes without pain. Could not get up normally without sharp, debilitating pain. She was accepted for treatment upon evaluation of her case. She was compliant with her care plan and upon re-examination she had subsequent improvement with minimal residual pain and no limitations of her activities of daily living. #wholefamilychiropractic"

– Verified Patient, May 2026

"Patient reported with significant pain in neck and head related to chronic headaches tension-type, and migraines. Patient reports she has had them "for as long as she can remember". Patient required medication - prescribed and over-the-counter to assist in management of pain. Patient reports that over last few years pain is worsening and preventing her from exercising, sleeping, and taking care of children without pain. Patient reports that she was forced to work through it. She was becoming more exhausted and depressed as she was only able to achieve temporary relief. After being accepted as a patient, she began intensive care and corrective care therapy. Patient was compliant with in-office and home care procedures. She was able to experience significant results and benefits following treatment. No residuals or regression. #wholefamilychiropractic"

– Verified Patient, May 2026

"Initially the patient had "just woke up with pain" in his shoulder. He thought it would "go away". It progressively worsened until he was able to get it evaluated. The patient had been lifting differently in the gym prior to the pain appearing. Difficult to lift hand above head without pain, difficult to reach for objects, challenging to work, unable to exercise or sleep through night at time of evaluation. Patient was able to complete treatment and all signs and symptoms resolved. Multiple lifestyle benefits following posture correction and associated shoulder pain reduction."

– Verified Patient, May 2026

"Patient reported that she was a state level track athlete specializing in hurdles. She injured her hamstring 2 years prior during a training session. She had not had relief up to becoming a patient in our office. At the time, the patient had been favoring her injured leg, stopped training, had trouble with home and work responsibilities and was getting progressively more frustrated and fatigued. She presented to us as the extremity pain progressed into low back pain, hip pain, and sciatica. Her situation was progressively worsening and she could not find answers. She was doubting if she would ever be able to feel like herself again. The patient was evaluated and her case was accepted due to the determination that she had significant loss of curve in her low back that was contributing to her symptoms. Patient was compliant during all treatment sessions and has had complete resolution of all symptoms since completing treatment. She enjoys an active lifestyle again without residuals."

– Verified Patient, May 2026