Dr. Brian J. Stemp along with his wife Dr. Catherine Stemp is the owner and operator of Stemp Family Chiropractic, LLC.  

Dr. Brian is a fourth generation Tacoma native and second generation Chiropractor with deep roots in Washington State.  He graduated from Clover Park High School in Lakewood and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Central Washington University.  He then attended Life Chiropractic College in Atlanta Georgia where he received his Doctorate of Chiropractic.  He met his wife Dr. Catherine in Chiropractic school and in 1998 they returned to Tacoma to practice together.  Dr. Brian and Catherine now have four wonderful sons; Charlie 10, Henry 8, Anders 5, and Merritt 2.  You can bet he is hoping that one or more of his kids will carry on the family tradition in Chiropractic.

As the son of two Chiropractors Dr. Stemp has always known the benefits of Chiropractic care.  The day he and his brother were born his twin David's life was literally saved by a Chiropractic adjustment delivered by his father.  Growing up in a family that did not use traditional medicine was normal to Dr. Stemp.  When ever he caught a cold or had an injury from his days on the swim and water polo teams there was never any mention of Aspirin, Tylenol or Antibiotics.  He would get an adjustment, drink lots of water, eat healthy and get some rest (interestingly this is the same advice he gives his patients today).

Chiropractic is a way of life for Dr. Stemp!  Today, he continues this Alternative approach to health at home with his family and with his patients in the office.  This approach to health starts with locating any disturbances or disruptions in the spine called SUBLUXATIONS, then correcting those subluxations with a gentle adjustment to the spine followed by recommendations of lifestyle changes that would allow for more normal function of the body and a return to health.  Dr. Stemp will stress the importance of regular exercise, good nutrition, maintaining a positive mental attitude and getting restful sleep as the keys to attaining optimum health.

While optimum health hopefully is the goal of all patients, Dr. Stemp understands that many patients simply want to get out of pain so they can get back to work or help take care of their families again.  That is why Dr. Stemp has spent countless additional hours honing his chiropractic skills in order to help you get relief from your pain quickly.  He has a wide array of techniques that have been proven to provide fast relief  for many spine and nerve related conditions such as lower back and neck pain, migraine and tension headaches, and sciatica, to name only a few.

In addition to treating the spine Dr. Stemp is a member of the ACBSP as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) and Certified Chiropractic Extremity Physician (CCEP).  He is one of only a dozen or so Chiropractors who hold these certifications in the State of Washington. Which means he can also treat a wide range of sports related injuries dealing with shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, hips, and feet.  Dr. Stemp has served as the Team Doctor for Semi-Professional Football team:  The Pierce County Bangles as well as a volunteer for his alma mater Clover Park High School's Football team for the past 7 years.  In 2011 Dr. Stemp had the honor of being chosen as the official Chiropractor for the U.S. Open Golf Tournament in Bethsda Maryland. 

Please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Brian if you should have any questions regarding Chiropractic care or weather he may be able to help you with your condition.  Call or email for a free consultation in the office or simply email him today with questions.