Dr. Tonya Westerbeke, D.C.

Dr. Tonya Westerbeke, DC

Doctor of Chiropractic | CEO & Founder, Back To Health Chiropractic

I didn't build Back To Health because I wanted to run a business.

I built it because I saw what chiropractic care could actually do — and I couldn't settle for delivering it small.

I grew up with back pain. Chronic, dismissed, normalized. At 16, I was told I had Ankylosing Spondylitis — a diagnosis that came with a very clear prescription: pain medication, physical therapy, and the eventual likelihood of spinal fusion. I was a teenager and that was supposed to be my future.

Then chiropractic entered my life. The pain resolved. The diagnosis turned out to be wrong. And an entirely different understanding of what the body is capable of opened up for me. That experience didn't just change my health — it changed the entire direction of my life. That was 30 years ago. Twenty years ago, I opened Back To Health Chiropractic.

Today, Back To Health has three locations across West Michigan — Zeeland, Portage, and Muskegon — with a fourth opening in Holland in the summer of 2026. I've built and personally trained a team of 11 doctors in the clinical standards and patient care philosophy that define this practice. I'm in the office treating patients on Monday and Wednesday mornings, and the rest of my week is spent building the systems, team, and culture that make sure every patient — at every location — gets the same level of care.

That's what I'm actually proud of.

My Credentials

• Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
• ICA Diplomate, Pediatric and Pregnancy Chiropractic
• 20+ years in clinical practice and chiropractic leadership

Why I Write

The most common thing I hear from new patients is some version of: "I wish I'd known this sooner." They've been managing pain, patching symptoms, or waiting to see if things got better on their own — for months, sometimes years — because nobody gave them a clear picture of what was actually happening in their body or what chiropractic care could do for them. That's what this blog is for.

Every article here is written by me. Not a content agency. Not a ghostwriter. Me — because I believe the most powerful thing I can give a patient before they ever walk through our doors is information they can actually trust. When you understand how your nervous system works, why your pain keeps coming back, and what it takes to heal at a root-cause level, you stop chasing quick fixes and start making real decisions about your health.

What You'll Find Here

This blog is built for people who are done guessing. You'll find straight answers on:

• Back pain, neck pain, and disc issues — what's actually causing them and what helps
• Nervous system and whole-body health — why chiropractic care is about more than your spine
• Pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic — what's safe, what's evidence-based, and what to expect
• Athletes and active adults — how to perform and recover without breaking down
• Aging and long-term wellness — what it looks like to stay strong and mobile for decades, not just right now

If something is unclear or you have a question you can't find answered here, reach out. We read everything.

Ready to Come In?

Our doctors at all three locations are accepting new patients.

Zeeland — 616.546.3500

Portage — 269.345.2273

Muskegon — 231.830.1111

Or find the location nearest you and book online: bthclinics.com/locations

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