Meet Dr. Dustin Ridgway: Leading Durango's Chiropractic Excellence
Dr. Dustin Ridgway transformed his life through chiropractic care as a teen suffering from chronic headaches, rejecting daily drugs for a natural solution. Nervous about his first neck adjustment, he was amazed as the chiropractor pinpointed sore spots in his neck and upper back – headaches faded within treatments and vanished in weeks. This sparked a lifelong mission to deliver safe, effective care to as many as possible.
Dr. Ridgway's Academic & Professional Journey
Dr. Ridgway’s rigorous training equips him to lead Durango Chiropractic with cutting-edge expertise, from decompression to dry needling. His certifications ensure precise, evidence-based treatments tailored to active lifestyles.
- BS in Biology, Oklahoma City University (1999)
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Cleveland Chiropractic College (2003)
- Decompression Certification, Kennedy Decompression Technique (2007)
- Certified in Class 4 Laser (2007)
- Active Therapeutic Movement Provider (2007)
- Advanced Certified in Integrated Dry Needling (2016)
Community Commitment & Patient Philosophy
Deeply embedded in Durango, Dr. Ridgway coaches kids in Little League and Devo while prioritizing holistic care that empowers patients. He believes simple adjustments unlock profound healing, focusing on root causes for long-term vitality over quick fixes.
His philosophy: “Chiropractic isn’t just relief – it’s prevention and peak performance for Durango’s trails, fields, and families.” This drives personalized plans blending adjustments, DRX9000 spinal decompression, shockwave, and more.
- Active in local Rotary (Paul Harris Fellow)
- Supports youth baseball, biking, soccer, skiing
- Family man with wife Audrey & 5 kids
- 13+ years transforming Durango's lives
Dr. Dustin Ridgway FAQs
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Favorite thing about chiropractic?
Seeing patients go from in-pain to pain-free just like I did with headaches back in the day.