Longevity means “long life.” So how do we get there? 

I believe that it comes down to tuning into our bodies and consciously putting our own health first. Getting there looks a little different for everyone, but the principles are the same:

  • Find movement you enjoy and incorporate it into your day

  • Find the best diet for your body that makes you feel good

  • Find healthy ways to manage life’s inevitable stress

  • Educate yourself on your own health history and your family health history

  • Establish your team of physical and mental healthcare providers to help you

  • Listen to your body and advocate for yourself!

My goal is to help you hone in on these things using a combination of:

  • Gentle bodywork sessions - 30-60 minutes of massage, stretching, and gentle joint mobilization/manipulation of the full body to provide a new baseline for being relaxed. My work is very different from chiropractic adjustments you may have see online. I won’t be jumping on you or jerking you across the room.

  • Fixing repetitive motions - In most cases, we find that pain generators are compounding repetitive motions from work & hobbies. I’ll help you find the opposing motions to incorporate into your day to balance this out. Don’t worry, I’m not going to send you home with 30+ exercises you have to do every day either... I’m lazy, I’ll own it. So my approach is to find the minimum amount of work necessary to have a maximum return. A few minutes of basic exercises, stretches, and breathing throughout the week are surprisingly effective!

  • Talking about life - Look up “biopsychosocial model of health”. Health not just physiological processes. Our cultural beliefs, personal experiences, and general life stressors all contribute to our wellbeing. My office is safe place to talk freely about what’s on your mind or to not talk at all if that is what you need. I’m here to answer your questions as best I can and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll try to find it or find you someone else who can!

Owner of Longevity Chiropractic, Dr. Andrew Carper (Andy) and his sidekick, Otter.

What is Longevity?

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1) New Patient Session (75 min)

    If we haven’t met before, I want to get to know you as best as I can to help you with your problem. We will do an in-depth health history, full physical exam, bodywork (massage/stretching/gentle joint mobilization), home exercises & stretches to address your problem.

    2) Long Bodywork Session (60 min)

    Just looking to zone out and get worked on for an hour? No problem! A full hour of the normal full-body stretching, massaging, and gentle joint mobilization you know and love!

    3) Short Bodywork Session (30 min)

    Need a quick tune-up? Enjoy an expedited version of the full-body stretching, massaging, and gentle joint mobilization you know and love!

    4) Bodywork and Movement Training Session (60 min)

    ~45 minutes of the normal full-body stretching, massaging, and joint mobilization you know and love.

    ~15 minutes running through customized breathing training, strengthening exercises, stretches, daily movements to correct pain causing patterns and prevent future injury.

    5) In-home Long Bodywork Session (60 min)

    Love the bodywork, but can't make it to the office? I'll come to you! I have a portable table and yoga mats that will allow us to complete all the normal movements in the convenience of your own home or office.

    Traveling >15 miles is an additional $25

    Traveling >30 miles is an additional $50

    6) Self-Defense Training Session (60 min)

    I’ve studied martial arts for a good chunk of my life and I blend the best elements of all styles I’ve trained. I’ll help you improve your situational awareness, protect your body/space, and develop a survival mentality. Depending on the topic, the session will occur at my office, my home gym (5 min from office), your home, and other outdoor locations as we progress!

    7) Fall Prevention Session (60 min)

    Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older? Rest assured that you can train your body to prevent falls and learn how to survive them when they happen.

    Each session will provide you different movement activities to practice and gradually improve your comfort level going to the ground and getting back up safely.

    This work is for folks of all fitness levels and all ages 4-90.

    8) Sampler Session (20 min)

    Come check out the office! I'm happy to answer any of your questions, give you a tour, and provide you with a sampler session of any of my services. I look forward to meeting you!

  • We are in the digital age and you can book your appointments online! To set up your account and book an appointment today, click here or the “Schedule an appointment” button anywhere on this page.

    You can also email info@longevitychiropdx.com or leave a voicemail at 503.238.1601 to schedule.

  • I operate “fee-for-service” meaning that payment is due at the time of service for appointments. The following payment methods are accepted:

    • Cash (preferred)

    • Check

    • Credit/debit

    • Health savings account [HSA]

    • Auto Insurance Claim - Oregon is a “no-fault” state. Anyone involved in a motor vehicle accident with an auto insurance claim is eligible to have their care covered 100%.

    • I’m open to trades for goods (home grown produce & meat, art, tools, musical instruments/equipment, jewelry/precious metals, gems/minerals) and services (tattoos, artwork, landscaping/gardening, electrical work, bodywork, home/office cleaning, etc.). If you have a skill or service not listed, reach out to me and we can chat.

    While I am not in-network with any medical insurance companies, I do understand how the game is played and can code our appointments accordingly. So if you have out-of-network medical insurance benefits, I will happily provide you with a superbill and any additional necessary documentation to submit for partial reimbursement of services.

  • Please wear or bring along comfortable clothing that allows you free movement. Gym shorts, sweatpants, yoga pants, t-shirts, tank tops, and sports bras are all great and allow us to move freely while we work!

    Jeans and stiff clothing are not recommended.

  • Yes! Oregon is a "no-fault" state when it comes to car accidents, and all auto insurance policies carry personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. This means that regardless of who was at fault, your medical treatment will be covered by your auto policy's PIP coverage, usually at no cost to you!

    The first step is to file a claim with your auto insurance company, then schedule an appointment at Longevity Chiropractic for some much-needed treatment!

    Scheduling is easy! We will need the name of your insurance company, your claim number, and the name and contact information of your adjustor, and we'll do the rest.

    We do not bill third-party claims that are pending settlement to pay for your medical treatment.

  • We would love to help you recover from your workplace injury; however, worker's compensation regulations in the State of Oregon are complicated. Your treatment may not be covered at our clinic. Call us with the details of your injury, and we will help find out if your treatment will be covered.