Meet The Team At Point Chiropractic

As a Chiropractor, Dr. Elise Nolte provides a wealth of knowledge on health and wellness. She enjoys working with families as she uses a ‘whole person’ approach that is individualized. Her passion is to educate, assist, and treat families to achieve a better quality of life. Dr. Elise believes this optimal healing starts from the moment one is in the womb. She is very detail-oriented and understands the value of natural care.

Dr. Elise attended the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to study biology. She then went to Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minnesota to pursue her Doctorate of Chiropractic. Along with completing her doctorate degree, Dr. Elise pursued her passion for treating pregnant women, infants, and children. She did this by seeking extra training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). She is Webster Certified through the ICPA to help women through their pregnancy as well.

More on Dr. Elise’s background: She grew up in La Crosse, Wisconsin with a wonderful family that always prioritized health and wellness. She knew that her path one day would be enriching the well-being of others. Dr. Elise enjoys being outside hiking and mountain biking with her husband Zach and two dogs, Copper and Henry. Zach and she are excited to make Bend their new home and enjoy everything Central Oregon has to offer!

Dr. Elaine grew up in a small town in SE Georgia, with a clear vision of wanting to help people achieve higher states of health and wellness. As a result, she attained a BS in Public Health from Georgia Southern University in 2003, and then Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2011. Soon after graduating from chiropractic school at Life University, she received the opportunity to make a big change by moving to Singapore to expand and grow through the experience of working in and building high volume, multidisciplinary chiropractic offices there. After being out of the United States for five years and taking one year off in Thailand to reset and integrate her experience working within a fast-paced Asian culture; she returned to the US and moved to Bend in 2018.

Dr. Elaine has now come full circle and is applying her tools, gifts and wisdom as a chiropractor. She is excited to join the Point Chiropractic team and serve patients on their path to achieving optimal health and wellness through corrective chiropractic care.

In the last few years, Dr. Elaine has become passionate about creating community with the monthly women’s book club she facilitates, called Wild Women Book Club; as well as workshops and retreats she offers to empower women.

Heather is the Office Manager, Insurance Coordinator, and Chiropractic Assistant here at Point Chiropractic. She has a passion for working with people and providing services that enhance well-being, so our clients can get back doing what they love. Heather has learned to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle and strives to make that a priority in both her personal and professional life. She truly loves her job and is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for our patients while ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Heather is excited to be a part of this team and to contribute to our mission of promoting health and wellness.

Larisa is the Front Desk Specialist here at Point Chiropractic. She strives to make you feel welcome and comfortable. She helps with scheduling by accommodating busy lifestyles to help ensure patients and their families are taken care of. Larisa does her best to make sure you feel important and heard. She also helps update records, answers phone calls, and helps communicate information to the Point Chiropractic team. Her father was a chiropractor, thus she has always appreciated the attention to detail of care given, as well as the education shared on how to help our bodies through a holistic lifestyle approach. Larisa has lived in Bend for 24 years. She understands how important it is for you to feel great and get you back out into the beautiful outdoors Bend has to offer. Your Point Chiropractic experience begins from the moment you enter our door and Larisa welcomes you!

Maxon (“Max”) is a licensed massage therapist who combines the flowing and rhythmic qualities of Swedish massage with focused therapeutic work to create sessions that are both deeply relaxing and responsive to each client’s unique needs. His approach is intuitive and client-centered, incorporating techniques such as deep tissue, trigger point work, breathwork, and hot and cold stone therapy.

Max believes massage can be an opportunity not only to relax and address specific areas of tension, but also to become more comfortable and aware in one’s own body. He sees bodywork as an invitation to slow down, become curious about what we're experiencing, and develop a deeper connection with the body. He's especially interested in helping clients cultivate greater awareness of what their bodies are communicating.

Max’s interest in massage grew from his own exploration of strength training and yoga, which introduced him to anatomy, movement, breathwork, and embodied awareness. Outside of Point, he enjoys music and playing piano, studying Japanese language and culture, reading, practicing yoga and strength training, and spending time in Bend’s distinctive blend of city life and nature.

Taya was born and raised in Central Oregon and graduated from Sage Massage School in 2016. She has practiced a variety of massage modalities over the years, including deep tissue, Swedish, prenatal, cupping, and trigger point therapy. She enjoys helping patients manage both chronic and acute pain and return to doing the things they love.

She is a firm believer in the power of bodywork, especially the combination of massage and chiropractic care. After taking some time away from work to focus on her family, Taya is excited to join the team at Point Chiropractic and get back to helping you feel your best! When not working, Taya is chasing after her three children, baking, working out, and enjoying the beauty of Central Oregon.