Our Team
Welcome to District Wellness!
We provide chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy here in Arlington, Virginia. In your initial visit, we will review your medical history, identify your problem areas, conduct a complete examination, develop a plan for treatment that works best for you, and start your first chiropractic adjustment.
Dr. Hooman Hamidi
Dr. Hooman Hamidi completed his undergraduate studies at University of Maryland College Park in 2005 earning a Bachelor of Science in neurophysiology. He then continued his studies at Palmer Chiropractic College in California and earned his doctorate degree in 2010.
Dr. Hamidi first became interested in the field of chiropractic after experiencing the positive effects of chiropractic treatment as a result of an injury he sustained while playing soccer back in college. His interest in different sports has influenced him to specialize in sports medicine and treating athletes of all ages and levels.
Dr. Hamidi specializes in treating musculoskeletal conditions of the spine due to overuse activities and athletic injuries. He is licensed in IASTM Technique as well as Manual Release Technique, he uses different modalities to better treat his patients. Dr. Hamidi has continued his chiropractic education with post-doctoral seminars in Chiropractic Neurology, Gait Analysis, and Sports Medicine.
Sawyer Smith, LMT
Sawyer is a Massage Therapist certified in both Swedish and Deep Tissue techniques, with detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
He has also received additional training in Active Release Technique and Myofascial Release.
He graduated from Potomac Massage Training Institute in Silver Spring, Maryland. As a former gymnast and gymnastics instructor, he has a particular affinity for working with athletes, and have provided massage to local Washington-area sports professionals.
His goal is to assist all clients to attain their own goals in health, fitness, and wellness. He does this by incorporating multiple massage techniques as appropriate into an integrated massage session. Client education has been the core of his work, working to increase clients’ understanding and knowledge of their body to improve their overall health.
Dr. Micah Johnsrud
Dr. Micah Johnsrud studied Kinesiology with an emphasis in pre-Physical Therapy at San Diego State and graduated in 2018. He attended Life Chiropractic College West and graduated with clinical and academic honors in 2021.
Dr. Micah grew up as an athlete, primarily playing basketball, and sustained a multitude of injuries over that time. Being held back by injuries and pain was extremely frustrating and he hated being sidelined because of it. This is what led him to want to help others deal with their injuries and pain. Dr. Micah loves working with athletes of all ages and ranges, whether you are a professional or a weekend warrior.