Background

William G. Hartje, M.S., D.C.

Doctor of Chiropractic Degree
- Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles, CA – 1984

Graduate Certificate in Health Education
- TUI University, Cypress, CA – 2008

Nursing Home Administrator Internship
- Orangegrove Rehabilitation Hospital – 1978

Associate of Science (2) Health Sciences and Nutrition/Dietetics
- Health Sciences – Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA
- Nutrition & Dietetics – Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, CA

Associate of Arts (2) in Natural Sciences & Social/Behavioral Sciences
- Natural Sciences – Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA
- Social & Behavioral Sciences – Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA

Extensive post-graduate seminars since 1984 in the areas of neuromusculoskeletal diagnosis and treatment, pain management, health and wellness.

Chiropractic Physician (Oregon)
Nursing Home Administrator (Oregon)
Community College Instructor Credential – Biological Sciences/Health/Physical Care Services (California)

Functional Nutrition Professional (Evergreen Certifications)
Essentials of Performance Art Medicine for Physicians (Performing Arts Medical Association/American College of Sports Medicine)
Myofascial Dry Needling (Dry Needling Institute, LLC)
“Fellow” Certification (Acupuncture Society of America)
Modern and Classical Basis Acupuncture (Texas Chiropractic College)
Evaluation of Worker’s Compensation Patients (QME/AME Seminars, Inc.)
BLS for Healthcare Providers – CPR/AED (American Heart Association)
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Auto Extrication (California State Fire Training and Education Program)
Chiropractic Sports Injury Specialist (Texas Chiropractic College)
Return-to-Play: Oregon Concussion Education (School of Medicine – OHSU)
Certified Work Injury Provider (Oregon Worker’s Compensation Division)
Business Communication Skills (Saddleback College)
Business Leadership (Saddleback College)

Hartje Chiropractic, Health & Wellness – Owner/ Doctor, 2003 to present
Clackamas Community College – Associate Health Science Instructor, 2025 to Present
Portland Community College – Health Education Instructor, 2010-2024
National University Natural Medicine – Instructor “Prevention and Wellness” course 2017
Hartje Chiropractic Clinic – Private Practice/Owner, 1986 – 2002
Fruitridge Chiropractic Office – Associate Doctor, 1985-1986
Palm Harbor Chiropractic Office – Exam Doctor and X-ray Supervisor, 1984-1985
Orangegrove Rehabilitation Hospital – Assistant Administrator, 1978-1980