Cliff received his B.A degree in Environmental studies from UC Santa Barbara and his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Western States Chiropractic College in 1991. He has been in private practice in Portland since 1993 and utilizes many soft tissue techniques in his own practice. He has been formally trained in Graston technique, fascial manipulation, FAKTR, kinesis-taping, and has advanced training in sports medicine (Certified chiropractic sports physician, CCSP). He tends to be a very gentle provider and is the “brains” of the family, graduating magna cum laude from his time at Western States University. He also played Ultimate Frisbee for over 20 years, winning the national championship twice as a member of the Santa Barbara Condors. He was voted into the Ultimate Frisbee Hall of Fame in 2011. Now he enjoys traveling with his family, running, and day-to-day family life.