About
Dr. Myles O’Donnell, DC
so·ma
ˈsōmə · noun
The living body in its wholeness
Meet Dr. Myles
Hi! I'm Dr. Myles O'Donnell, DC.
They / Them
I'm glad you found me.
I'm passionate about helping people reconnect with their bodies and well-being. I fell in love with the deep embodiment that comes from chiropractic care and the way it empowers people to reclaim a felt sense of agency in their lives. I'd love to share that with you.
My Story
How I found my way back to my body
I first received chiropractic care when I was 3 years old while undergoing chemotherapy for a brain tumor. And unlike my peers receiving the same chemical treatment but no chiropractic, I barely felt sick and didn't lose a single hair.
These intense childhood medical experiences, paired with decades of gender dysphoria, left me disconnected from my body. I didn't know that I could feel safe and comfortable in my body.
Through years of somatic training and trauma work, I learned to reconnect inward and become more embodied. I found Somatic Chiropractic, specifically Bio-Geometric Integration (BGI), to be the most effective tool for unwinding patterns of stress and trauma, and relearn trust in my body.
It has also allowed me to dance more, climb harder, lift heavier, and run farther without pain. When I’m under consistent care, my thinking feels clearer and I feel grounded, regulated, and better able to handle stress and strong emotions. Now I love sharing these gifts with people like you.
In my spare time, you can find me dancing, hiking, and sharing tea.
"I have never worked with a chiropractor before, and to be clear Dr. Myles is not your stereotypical chiropractor. Their knowledge of the human body is awe-inspiring. My work with them has transformed how my body feels, how I relate to it, my emotional state and strength."
Sara B.
Training
Credentials & Training
Foundation
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Life Chiropractic College West in June 2022, with clinical internships and externships at practices in Illinois and Georgia.
Ongoing advanced training in tonal palpation, a refined approach to reading the nervous system's tone through touch to guide precise, attuned contacts.
Ongoing foundational training in Bio-Geometric Integration, the energetic and geometric framework for understanding how the body stores and integrates physical and emotional experience.
Ongoing training in Network Spinal Analysis, a gentle, progressive approach to spinal care that develops the nervous system's capacity for self-regulation and healing.
Specialized Depth
Advanced soft tissue work focused on scar tissue release and bone-level structural integration, taught by Joy Carey in the lineage of Sharon Wheeler.
Ongoing training in osteopathic functional methods and visceral manipulation, working directly with organ systems and their fascial relationships to the broader body.
Comprehensive certificate training in somatic approaches to trauma therapy, integrating body-based awareness with trauma-informed clinical practice.
Ongoing training in Neuro-Emotional Technique, a mind-body approach that addresses the stored emotional components of physical patterns and stress responses.
Origins & Formation
Initiated as a 17th generation senior disciple in the Wudang Zhang San Feng Pai Taoist lineage, a living tradition of internal cultivation, movement, and energy work.
Certified Pilates instructor through Polestar Pilates, a rehabilitation-focused approach to movement and body awareness.
Certified in Functional Range Conditioning, a science-based approach to mobility training and joint health.
Undergraduate degree focused on the intersection of somatic practice and dance, laying the foundation for a career rooted in embodied movement and healing.
Certified yoga teacher through Yoga Tree, with a focus on breath, alignment, and somatic awareness.
