Meet The Team at Premier Care Chiropractic
Dr. Tim Gallucci
Chiropractic Physician
Dr. Tim Gallucci is a Portland chiropractor specializing in car accident injuries and evidence-based recovery care.
Dr. Tim is a Portland native, born and raised on the east side. He attended Reynolds High School before heading to the University of Oregon, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree.
After graduation, Dr. Tim moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he met his wife, Esther. The two later returned to Portland, where Dr. Tim completed his postbaccalaureate studies at Portland State University before earning his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the University of Western States.
Dr. Tim has a strong clinical focus on treating injuries related to motor vehicle accidents, including whiplash, disc injuries, and complex soft tissue conditions. His approach combines hands-on care, targeted rehabilitation, and clear, patient-centered communication to help individuals recover as efficiently and safely as possible.
He understands that injuries don’t just affect the body, they disrupt daily life. His goal is simple: help patients get out of pain, restore function, and get back to living their lives.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Tim spends his time with his wife and their son, Grant, usually pretending to be a ninja, superhero, or monster.
DR. Kellin keesee
Chiropractic Physician
Dr. Keesee holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Western States University and a Master’s in Sports Exercise Science. He is a Board-certified Chiropractic Sports Physician and previously served as one of the Team Chiropractors for the MLS Portland Timbers FC and the Portland Thorns FC. He is interested in how different sports and movement patterns affect the body, and how aligning treatment to each patient’s unique needs creates opportunities for a better quality of life.
Growing up in Wenatchee, Washington, Dr. Keesee spent years racing motocross, which led to several injuries. It was through rehabilitation and recovery that he developed an appreciation for nuanced, outside the box thinking to support the body’s recovery process. With over a decade of treating athletes of all levels, he has developed a deep understanding of biomechanics, movement efficiency and progressive rehabilitation. He integrates this same sports driven, active care philosophy into his general practice, helping patients recovering from injuries or auto accidents to restore strength, confidence and function. His goal is to guide every patient back to the activities they value most, using evidence based rehab and targeted treatment strategies tailored to their unique demands.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Keesee enjoys backcountry skiing, mountaineering, downhill mountain biking, long distance hiking and trail running. He also spends time traveling, backpacking, rock climbing and learning to surf on the Oregon Coast with his wife and son.
Melissa Bautista
Licensed Acupuncturist
Melissa Bautista is a licensed acupuncturist, board-certified in Chinese herbology & medical theory, biomedicine and a diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl.OM). Her treatments include acupressure, aromatherapy and psychosomatic approaches for holistic healing of the mind, body, and spirit. She strives to offer exceptional and effective holistic healthcare to all.
Melissa is a former Medical Assistant (MA) who received her AAS in 2010 from Everest College in Portland, OR. In 2021, she graduated from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) with a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAcOM). She received her massage license in 2021 with a specialty in Shiatsu massage and bodywork.
When she is not in the clinic, she enjoys quality time with her daughters and loves to teach them how to dance hula. Melissa takes great pride in the incorporation of her family’s rich tradition of healing, both at home and in the clinic, to pay homage to her Hawaiian culture and to honor the things she learned growing up.
Nina Laurent
Licensed Massage Therapist
Nina hails from the Chicago-land area and made her way to Oregon in 2021. In March 2025, she earned her massage therapy license from East West College of the Healing Arts. During her final term, she immersed herself in both craniosacral and neuromuscular therapy—two complementary approaches that address the body’s needs in very different yet harmonizing ways. Craniosacral therapy employs a gentle, light-touch approach to soothe the nervous system and encourage deep relaxation, while neuromuscular therapy applies targeted, firm pressure to pinpoint and release the root causes of pain.
Above all, Nina believes that clear communication and genuine comfort are the foundation of any effective, healing relationship. She takes the time to listen, educate, and tailor each session so her patients feel seen, heard, and cared for from the moment they arrive.
Outside of the treatment room, you can often find Nina exploring the Pacific Northwest—meditating beneath a towering fir, strolling through a lush nature preserve, or goofing around with her faithful companion, Stromboli the dog.
Tanya Mcclinton
Licensed Massage Therapist
Tanya McClinton, LMT, brings nine years of therapeutic massage experience to every session. She’s supported clients through injury recovery, post-surgical rehab, and relief of everyday aches. Tanya begins by actively listening to your concerns and understanding your body’s unique needs, then crafts a personalized blend of therapeutic and relaxation techniques—Swedish, deep tissue, structural integration, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, cupping, and post-surgical scar management—to help you move more freely and feel balanced.
A holistic therapist at heart, Tanya combines her hands-on expertise with her own Pilates and weight-lifting practice to appreciate both the body in motion and at rest. Her fluid, grounding style aims to soothe, rejuvenate, and support your ongoing wellness journey.
