About Us

What Makes Us Unique

What distinguishes The Center from other chiropractic and rehabilitation clinics is our uncompromising approach to diagnostics, documentation, and treatment in complex injury cases. Our guiding principle is simple: “You can’t treat what you haven’t diagnosed.” Following a comprehensive consultation and examination, we utilize functional X-rays when clinically indicated. According to the American Medical Association Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, flexion and extension radiographs measured through computerized analysis are considered the gold standard for assessing spinal ligament instability. Spinal ligament injuries are a leading cause of chronic pain and long-term disability, particularly following motor vehicle collisions. Yet only a small percentage of chiropractors evaluate for these instabilities. Identifying them early is critical in personal injury cases where overlooked ligament damage can have lifelong consequences. Our diagnostic protocols are designed to deliver clinical precision, objective findings, and defensible documentation — protecting patients both medically and legally. OUR STORY Drs. Jeff and Larissa Woolston’s paths converged in chiropractic school in South Carolina — brought together by a shared passion for health, healing, and helping others. Dr. Jeff grew up in Michigan, where his love of sports and movement led him to study exercise science before discovering chiropractic care. Dr. Larissa was raised in Rijeka, Croatia, and moved to the United States as a teenager — an experience that shaped her resilience, adaptability, and drive. Her early interests in health, nutrition, and psychology set the foundation for her career in patient-centered care. After graduating together, they moved to Arizona and established Woolston Wellness Center in the spring of 2000. Over the past 25 years, they have built the practice into a trusted resource for patients across the Valley — guided by the belief that everyone deserves to live without pain. In addition to her work in chiropractic, Dr. Larissa pursued advanced training in psychology and served as a School Psychologist for seven years, deepening her understanding of mental health, patient advocacy, and family systems. Their combined life experiences — both personal and professional — have shaped a practice rooted in empathy, clinical precision, and an unwavering commitment to their patients. THE PRACTICE TODAY Fast forward to today the Woolston Wellness Center has been a fixture in North Scottsdale for over 25 years. They see all age groups of patients, but with the emphasis on the treatment of motor vehicle collision injuries. They have combined almost 1000 hours of continuing education in the medical/legal realm. Jeff says, “When you understand how to diagnose and treat the acute patient it makes diagnosing and treating the chronic patient easier.” Drs. Jeff & Larissa are certified by the AAMVI American Academy of Motor Vehicle Injuries and the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. Dr. Jeff also is certified by the Personal Injury Institute, and certified in spinal ligament instability by Spinal Kinetics. Dr. Jeff serves on the Exam Board for the AAMVI, has been a delegate with the Arizona Association of Chiropractic since 2016, and is active in securing chiropractic inclusion for future health models for the 21st century.

Woolston Wellness Center 9832 n Hayden Rd., Suite 207 Scottsdale, AZ 85258Phone: (480) 556-6797Email: frontdesk@woolstonwellnesscenter.com