So·ma
Noun. “The living body in its wholeness”

A non-binary doctor with an asymmetrical queer haircut smiles in a park in Alameda, CA

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

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