Team Kula
Drs. Joe and Katie Kula
Drs. Joe and Katie Kula are husband and wife co-owners of Kula Chiropractic Sports & Wellness Center in the small Columbia River Gorge town of White Salmon, Washington.
Dr. Katie Kula is originally from Hermann, Missouri. She was first introduced to chiropractic care when playing volleyball and basketball in high school. She earned a Sports Medicine and Athletic Training degree from Missouri State University and is a Certified Athletic Trainer. She graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 2009.
Dr. Joe Kula is originally from Springfield, Illinois. He was a dual collegiate athlete, in soccer and tennis at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. He graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 2010, where he also obtained a Masters in Sports Science and Rehabilitation.
Joe and Katie met at Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO where they earned their Doctor of Chiropractic degrees. They then gained valuable experience working as associates at a sports medicine clinic in Seattle before buying a practice in White Salmon in 2015.
Joe and Katie are both Certified Chiropractic Sports Physicians and are experienced in various manipulation techniques, soft tissue therapy and functional rehabilitation exercise training. Additionally, Dr. Katie specializes in pregnancy, pediatrics, and pelvic floor therapy.
The Kulas love exploring the natural scenery of the Columbia River Gorge, where they reside and practice. They enjoy adventuring to the nearby mountains to hike and ski, or relaxing on the local rivers while rafting and stand-up paddling. They also love traveling internationally, and have been to Europe, Asia, and South America together. Joe speaks conversational Spanish and Katie is learning Spanish.
The Kulas are parents of two young, spunky daughters. They are very involved in coaching their daughters in community youth sports like soccer and basketball. When they get a moment to breathe, they love to drink good wine at local Gorge wineries, listen to live music, play tennis together or read a good book.
Daniel Santillan
Daniel was born and raised in The Dalles, Oregon and graduated from Oregon State University in 2023 with a Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology. He is also a Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) that specializes in stability and mobility. Having been an athlete all his life and continuing to be involved in sports, Daniel’s passion for sports directly translates to the care he gives while getting patients out of pain and into performance. He also teaches the Group Exercise Classes at Kula where he helps people reach their personal goals and refine functional movement patterns. Some of Daniel’s hobbies include golf, soccer, tennis, and any other sports related activities!
Sergio Garcia
Sergio was born in California and raised in beautiful Hood River, Oregon. He graduated from Portland State University in 2023 with a Bachelor's of Science in Applied Health, as well as being a Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) who specializes in stability and mobility. Sergio is a husband and a father of two. He is very passionate about sports and fitness which has translated well to the care he provides to patients. Sergio enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and working out.