So·ma
Noun. “The living body in its wholeness”
Hi! I'm Dr. Myles O'Donnell, DC.
I use They/Them pronouns. I’m glad you found me. I’m passionate about helping people reconnect with their bodies, health, and well-being. I fell in love with the deep embodiment that results from chiropractic care and the way it empowers people to reclaim ownership of their lives. It did for me, and I know it can for you!
My story
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.
However, these intense childhood medical experiences paired with decades of gender dysphoria left me disconnected from my body. I didn’t actually know that I could feel safe and comfortable in my body.
Through many 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 to unwind patterns of stress and trauma, and relearn trust in the 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 brain function feels much 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.
Credentials & Trainings
Doctor of Chiropractic
Magna Cum Laude - Life of Chiropractic West, June 2022
Osteopathic Functional Methods & Visceral Manipulation
Jeffrey Burch Seminars, 2023 - present
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate
The Embody Lab, February 2023
Externship
Chiropractic First, Evanston, IL 2022
Externship
Expression Chiropractic, Decatur GA, 2021
Internship
Life Chiropractic College West, 2021
Tonal Palpation
Dr. Jackie Manfre, 2020 - present
17th Generation Senior Disciple
Wudang Zhang San Feng Pai Taoist Lineage, 2020
Neuro - Emotional Technique
NETMindBody Seminars, 2019 - present
MLS
Mastery Love Service Seminars, 2019 - present
Bio Geometric Integration
BGI Seminars, 2018 - present
Network Spinal Analysis
EpiEnergetics, 2018 - present
Pilates Teacher Certification
Polestar Pilates, 2018
Movement Specialist
Functional Range Conditioning, 2017
Bachelor of Arts
Somatics and Dance, Hampshire College, 2016
Yoga Teacher Certification
Yoga Tree, 2014