Doctor in Latin means “teacher.” As chiropractic physicians, we are dedicated to educating our patients about their health and empowering them to take an active role in their healthcare. We form a partnership with our patients to work as a team with the common goal of total body wellness. This partnership also includes taking the time to listen and address the health concerns of our patients. By forming this bond with our patient, we witness how far reaching and long lasting the effects of good health can be on a person’s life.

Dr. Mary Elsea, developed an interest in a chiropractic career following an injury to her lower back while in Karate. Already working toward her bachelor’s degree in Biology, Dr. Elsea graduated from Va Tech in 1982. After graduating New York Chiropractic College in 1987 and practicing in New York, Dr. Elsea relocated to Boulder and opened her practice in 1990. Outside her chiropractic practice, Dr. Elsea has had a lifelong passion for dolphins. Her first up close encounter was in 1992. In 1995, Living From the Heart, an organization founded to take cancer patients to swim with dolphins, asked Dr. Elsea to facilitate dolphin wellness trips. She has assisted on multiple trips in Mexico for individuals with life threatening illness; and kids with severe learning disabilities, Down’s syndrome, and autism. Dr. Elsea has a wonderful husband who shares her love for the outdoors – hiking with their dog, mountain biking, telemark skiing, and swimming with dolphins!.

Dr. Elizabeth Decker, was introduced to chiropractic from her sister who was benefiting from chiropractic adjustments for low back pain associated with her first pregnancy. Dr. Decker graduated from New York Chiropractic College with honors in 2000, after completing her bachelor degree in biology from State University of New York College at Geneseo. After practicing in New York and New Jersey, she joined South Boulder Chiropractic in 2001. Dr. Decker has experience working with patients with injuries or for wellness care. One of Dr. Decker's specialties is working with pregnant women. She co-treats with many midwives and obstetricians in the Boulder area. She also does home visits for new moms. Outside of the office Dr. Decker enjoys hiking, camping, skiing, playing soccer and painting watercolors.

Dr. Topher Rowenhorst was first introduced to chiropractic following a car accident in his teen years.  When an injury to his lower back was quickly resolved after seeing his local chiropractor, Topher decided that he would like to pursue it as a career.   Topher received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Cleveland Chiropractic College after getting a bachelors degree in Kinesiology from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri.  Topher relocated to Boulder in 2009 and joined South Boulder Chiropractic in January of 2010.   Topher has experience working with difficult low back issues and specializes in a technique called Flexion Distraction.   Flexion Distraction is a gentle form of manual traction that aims to reduce the internal pressure on the spinal discs as well as the pressure applied to the spinal nerves.  It also helps to return the spinal joints to their normal function. Flexion Distraction has been shown to be very beneficial to conditions such as sciatic pain, disc herniations and general low back pain. Topher also enjoys working closely with athletes and treating sports related injuries.   While at Drury University, Topher was an All-American swimmer and was a two-time captain of teams that won NCAA Div II National Championships.   He continues to be an active member of a local masters swimming team.  Topher also enjoys mountain biking, rock climbing, and backpacking with his significant other, Dr. Hillary Bauman, and their dog named Doc.

Dr. Hillary Bauman, knew at the age of thirteen that her calling was to become a chiropractor.  The positive benefits of being under chiropractic care for a variety of sports injuries beginning in elementary school and continuing through her college sports career only confirmed to her that this was to be her path in life.  Dr. Bauman graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College-Kansas City in 2009 with her Doctorate in Chiropractic.  After graduation, she headed west from Northeastern Kansas and completed an internship with Dr. Elizabeth Decker, focusing on the care of pregnant women and children.  Immediately thereafter Dr. Bauman started practicing at South Boulder Chiropractic. Dr. Bauman has worked with a wide range of patients dealing with everything from acute injuries to wellness care.  Dr. Bauman has a passion for supporting and caring for women through their pregnancy.  During pregnancy, the body goes through several changes in a short period of time.  Chiropractic care helps to keep the pelvis in a neutral position, which can significantly decrease discomfort during pregnancy and help prepare the body for labor and delivery. Dr. Bauman enjoys spending time outside camping, rock climbing, horseback riding, and canoeing with her significant other Dr. Topher Rowenhorst.

Denise Haag, Office Manager, relocated to Colorado from Chicago in 2004, and joined us in August, 2005. She received her associate degree in applied science and certification in x-ray technology in 2006.  In addition to providing assistance in taking radiographs, she brings endless energy and a great sense of humor to our team. She also shares a great love for the outdoors, and enjoys hiking, biking and talking to the prairie dogs!

Nancy Barnard, Receptionist, Ever since Nancy took a header off her mountain bike in the summer of 1991, she has been working in the field of medical office administration and management. Her smiling face has been seen in a variety of physical medicine practices, including Pace + West Physical Therapy, Coreance Rehabilitation, Blue Skies Chiropractic Clinic, Integrated Chiropractic Services, and the Centeno Schultz Clinic. Nancy attended the University of Colorado and received a B.A. in Asian Studies.  She has been a resident of Boulder since 1981.  She lives in Gunbarrel, where she enjoys daily walks with her husband Kim and her dog Sadie.  She has one daughter, Calypso, a Boulder High School Cheerleader. Nancy enjoys reading the classics, growing flowers and vegetables, cooking and eating delicious food, listening to all types of music, hiking in the Rockies, hunting for treasures at garage sales and second hand stores, and soaking up the Colorado sun.