Dr. Shane M. McLaughlin

Shane M. McLaughlin, DC, CCSP, CSCS was born and raised in Milwaukie, Oregon and a proud father of two children. He attended Milwaukie high school and later went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Kinesiology from the University of Oregon. Dr. Shane graduated from Western States Chiropractic in 2006 with his Doctorate of Chiropractic.

He has been active in sports and working with athletes since his days in high-school and has since become CSCS certified~ Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

Dr. Shane has obtained the postgraduate designation of Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.


This instruction is specific to physical fitness and the evaluation and treatment of injuries encountered in sports. The 120 hour post-doctoral program aids the doctor in the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries by enhancing diagnostic skills and patient care.

The CCSP accreditation provides a uniform standard of education assuring teams and athletes that the doctor has an expertise in chiropractic sports medicine. There are only 22 others in Oregon with this distinct designation.

Dr. Shane practices full spectrum chiropractic and combines his knowledge of athletics and strength conditioning to also specialize in treating all ranges of athletes, from the weekend warrior to professional athletes.

He has also joined forces with his wife to start Core Elements Chiropractic with the goal of improving the structure and function of the spine and nervous system. His treatment approach encompasses spinal and extremity adjusting, exercise, and nutrition, & lifestyle counseling.

Dr. Arah M. McLaughlin

Arah M. McLaughlin, DC was born and raised in Seattle, Washington where she graduated from the University of Washington with her bachelor of science in Biology. She graduated in 2006 from Western States chiropractic with her Doctorate in chiropractic.

Arah is also a happily married mother of two and had both of her children during her rigorous studies in Chiropractic College. It was at this time that she realized the need for pediatric, pregnancy and post-partum chiropractic care for women. She also spent two years following her mentor and founder of WM~WC observing care for infants, children and moms and has been treating this population since her days in the Western States outpatient clinic.

In addition, she has completed an additional year specializing in pediatric and pregnancy care with the International Pediatric Chiropractic Association, ICPA. Arah is also continuing her education and specializing in cranio-sacral therapy with the Upledger Institute to better help the needs of her patients while using a lighter force technique.

Dr. Arah practices full spectrum chiropractic, however she has now combined her passion of caring for children, mothers and moms-to-be with her career as a chiropractor and has joined forces with her husband to start Core Elements Chiropractic in Portland, Oregon.

Tiffani Shoemaker, L.M.T and CCA

Tiffani Shoemaker is a licensed massage therapist and a certified chiropractic assistant. She moved to Portland Oregon 2 years ago with her husband from South Dakota where she attended Headlines Academy of Massage. Tiffani  specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger point and SRT ( structural relief therapy) massage.  Her goal with massage is to bring each individual healing and relaxation by combining her specialized techniques.  She soon plans to continue her education to also include craniosacral therapy and prenatal massage.

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Kami Beitler

Kami Beitler is our Office Manager here at Core Elements Chiropractic and will always greet you with a warm smile. She was born and raised in St. George Utah where she graduated from Dixie State College with an Associate of Science Degree. 

She moved to Portland Oregon 2 years ago with her husband, Zack who is now attending Western States Chiropractic College.  Together they enjoy an active lifestyle in the great outdoors including hiking, climbing, and canyoneering. 

Kami also enjoys running, outdoor volleyball, rowing and just about any other sport she can get involved in.


Our newest team members

Angela Selseth, L.Ac.

Hello! My name is Angela Selseth. I’m a licensed acupuncturist and I’m excited to be moving my practice to join the team at Core Elements Chiropractic.

I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology and Certificate in Women’s Studies from the University of Wisconsin in 1995.

I worked for several years at a natural foods cooperative, then at Sisters of The Road Café, a meals program and community organizing project with the homeless and low income residents of Portland’s Old Town Chinatown neighborhood. While working in that community I learned of the Portland Alternative Health Center, a treatment center offering acupuncture to people recovering from addictions.  I was inspired to see Chinese medicine being effective in a public health setting, and I decided to study it myself. 

I received my Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2005.  I am nationally board certified by the NCCAOM, and am also a certified Soaring Crane Qi Gong instructor.

Jasper, L.M.T.