meet the team

Chiropractor

Michael Chapman D.C.

Dr. Michael C. Chapman, along with his family, have always wanted to live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. He also wanted to be closer to his brother, who resides in the Vancouver area.

As a former personal trainer, marathon finisher, and consistent pursuer of fitness himself, Dr. Chapman has a strong passion toward wellness for people of all ages. He believes that health is truly one of life’s greatest gifts.

A native Texan, born in Lubbock, TX and raised in Houston, TX, Dr. Michael earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Medicine from Texas Tech University. The son of an army tank commander, he considered a military route, before he focused on a health-related career. Following 9/11, he did serve one year in the Texas State Guard, and highly esteems those who serve in military positions. Also, he believes service to others is the highest calling.

Though successful and content as a personal trainer, Dr. Chapman took drastic steps to pursue Chiropractic knowledge after seeing how adjustments significantly improved the life of his oldest son, who suffered with constant ear infections and migraines, and was recommended to have a ear surgery before the age of five. Once Dr. Chapman understood the amazing healing in Chiropractic care, he knew he found his life’s purpose.

Dr. Michael earned a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker University in Dallas, TX. While serving a semester abroad in Mexico City at UNEVE Universidad, he was named Outstanding Intern, by the UNEVE and Parker University team of doctors. While attending Parker University, he served and leadership positions for the Upper Cervical Club. Also, he was a member of the Parker Bicycling Club. In addition to his studies the Parker University, he taught anatomy to a local massage school.

Following graduation from Parker, Dr. Michael worked two years at The Blair Chiropractic Clinic in Lubbock as a clinic resident primarily focused on cervical and ankle adjusting. Later, he worked with a upper cervical clinic and a personal injury clinics in San Angelo, Texas. While practicing in San Angelo Texas, he started the Concho Valley Chiropractic Association. Also, while practicing in Texas, Dr. Chapman served as a regional assistant director for the Texas Chiropractic Association. Before moving to Washington state, the Texas Chiropractic Association offered him a regional directorship position.

Chiropractor

Cristina Abadia D.C.

Dr. Cristina was born in Bogota, Colombia, and raised in Los Angeles, CA. She attended life chiropractic college west and graduated with the highest clinic honors.

Dr. Abadia has specialties in pediatric and pregnancy and has completed her certification course in pediatric proficiency, through the international chiropractic pediatrics association (icpa). She is also certified in the Webster technique, which is a technique used specifically to aid pregnant moms, and their growing babies. Dr. Abadia has extensive training though the institute of functional medicine. Dr, Abadia also speaks German and Spanish, and loves connecting with others in their native tongue!

Dr. Cristina believes that health comes from the inside out and that the body has an innate ability to heal, given the right environment. she loves helping people of all ages, and finds it so rewarding to see patients regain their health and function through chiropractic care.

In her free time, Dr. Abadia enjoys spending time outdoors, either working in her yard or hiking, camping, and riding her bike. she also enjoys reading, spending time with her loved ones, listening to podcasts, exercising, and traveling.

Chiropractor

Michael K. Kinnear D.C.

Dr. Kinnear is the clinic director and founder of Chiro 1st - Federal Way. He graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in St Louis, Missouri, and has been in clinical practice since 1983. Dr. Kinnear grew up in Washington State and has lived here most of his life. Dr's retired as of 2022.

Dr. Kinnear was honored with the award of Washington State Chiropractor of the Year in 2003. He is an active supporter of chiropractic and is the past president and co-founder of the Federal Way Chiropractic Society. He is an active member of the Washington State Chiropractic Association and the American Chiropractic Association. He is a board member of the Washington Chiropractic Trust and is the former Vice President of the Chiropractic Federation of Washington.

The main techniques used by Dr. Kinnear are diversified/manual, ArthroStim™, drop table, Activator®, Cox® flexion-distraction, cranial manipulation, Bio Cranial, and Applied Kinesiology. Dr Kinnear may also review your home or work ergonomics, or recommend Cold Laser Therapy.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday
9:30am - 6:00pm

Tuesday
2:00pm - 6:00pm

Wednesday
9:30am - 6:00pm

Thursday
9:30am - 6:00pm

Friday
9:30am - 1:00pm

Saturday & Sunday
Closed

Chiro 1st - Federal Way

30821 Pacific Hwy South
Federal Way WA 98003

(253) 839-8608

OFFICE HOURS

Monday
8:00am - 12:00pm
1:00pm - 6:00pm

Tuesday
8:00am - 6:00pm

Wednesday
8:00am - 6:00pm

Thursday
8:00am - 6:00pm

Friday
8:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday & Sunday
Closed

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(000) 000-0000