40 Under 40: Cameron VanDenBerg

Dr Cameron VanDenBerg saw how chiropractic care helped friends and family suffering from back pain.

Playing high school and college sports taught him the importance of taking care of your body and having a proactive, instead of reactive approach to care through chiropractic, exercise, massage, stretching, and nutrition.

It is no wonder that VanDenBerg became a doctor of chiropractic medicine, owning his own practice in Intermountain Wellness and Chiropractic for the past seven years which has grown to include 11 employees.

"My education taught me that attention to detail matters, each part of my educational background has helped us create a high quality state of the art clinic that incorporates chiropractic, exercise, assisted stretching, massage, nutrition, blood labs, and neuropathy treatments," VanDenBerg said.

Before becoming a doctor of chiropractic medicine, VanDenBerg was in intelligence in the U.S. Marine Corps and earned his undergraduate degree in business with a minor in Spanish.

He then attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa, where he earned his doctorate degree. He holds a masters degree in functional nutrition, was president of Gonstead Technique at Palmer College of Chiropractic and also is an International Board of Extremity and peripheral neuropathy specialist.

VanDenBerg credits his family and military service in helping shape who he is today.

"My Dad taught me work ethic, my mom gave me an analytical mindset, and the Marines taught me leadership and discipline and that growth comes when you're tired," he said. "Sports taught me teamwork and that the body needs more than just "one thing," and Dutch Bros taught me that work culture is important."

He also credits his employees for teaching him patience and appreciation, adding that owning a business has taught him people skills and how to adapt to all different personality types.

He said, “My future wife Rylie taught me how to approach situations with optimism first and my former service dog always reminded me to live in the present.”

VanDenBerg said he sees himself continuing to grow as the future unfolds, working towards being the most valuable person he can be in order to help his family, friends, employees, and patients.

He also plans to expand his whole body approach clinic model to the Coeur d'Alene area, replicating Intermountain Wellness and Chiropractic's "awesome office culture" in other areas.

"We value employees, provide high quality care to patients while also giving each person the time they need," VanDenBerg said.

In addition, Intermountain Wellness and Chiropractic is in the process of starting a non-profit for high school and college athletes for North Idaho and Eastern Washington.

If he could give his younger self one piece of advice, VanDenBerg said “It would be to not be scared to ask for help. You have value, charge what you deserve, take risks, chill out, stress less, work hard and everything will work out. Look for ways to enjoy the process," he said. "Every loss is a growth experience. Hard work is a marathon, time and consistency equals results and never underestimate the 'power of one more.'"