Our Team

Dr. Gustav Schefstrom

Dr. Gustav Schefstrom was raised in Rogue River. He did his undergraduate work at Southern Oregon University before getting his Doctorate in Chiropractic at Western Sates Chiropractic College in 1981. Upon graduation he started the Rogue Valley Chiropractic Clinic and has been committed to the Rogue Valley and it's people since. In 1997, after many years of successful practice, he realized the significance of the upper cervical spine on an individual's health and began training in Atlas Orthogonal. He trained directly under the founder of Atlas Orthogonal, Dr. Roy Sweat.

"Dr. Gus" became the 77th Board Certified Atlas Orthogonist (BCAO) in the world, and he has become one of the best and a local legend.

Dr. Gus has a commitment to performing the finest Atlas Orthogonal work, motivate his patients to be active participants in their health and educate his patients on how to take care of themselves, so they can avoid more invasive procedures down the line. Over the last 30 plus years in practice, Dr. Gus has seen that with patients taking an active role in their health and chiropractic care they actually feel better as they get older.

Dr. Jeffrey Taylor

Dr. Jeffrey Taylor’s mission is to provide personalized, quality chiropractic care with an emphasis on the patient’s quality of life and health education. He strives to give his patients more fulfilled and enjoyable lives by reducing pain and increasing the function of their body. Dr. Jeff is committed to maximizing the quality of life within his community and genuinely likes to help people! His staff is dedicated to providing the most friendly and efficient service, in a caring environment.

Dr. Jeff earned his Board Certification in Atlas Orthogonal (BCAO) in August 2011, training directly under the founder of Atlas Orthogonal, Dr. Roy Sweat. Dr. Jeff has become one of approximately 200 BCAO in the world. After the 8 years of undergraduate and chiropractic education, the BCAO is a one-year board certification specializing in the upper cervical spine and it’s effects on the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body.

Dr. Jeff also specializes in Graston Technique®. Graston Technique® is an innovative, patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. The technique utilizes specially designed stainless steel instruments to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation.

Dr. Jeff is a graduate of Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychobiology from the University of California at Santa Cruz and also received Emergency Medical Training from the National Ski Patrol and from the American Red Cross as a certified Life Guard. He has additional training in musculoskeletal rehabilitation as a certified Body Arts and Sciences Pilates instructor and has experience in multiple sporting events such as “RSVP Seattle to Vancouver BC ride”, the “Mt. Ashland Hill Climb”.

Dr. Jeff is available to speak to your company, school, or club on health related topics such as back injury prevention, pregnancy and postpartum care, workplace ergonomics, and other musculoskeletal conditions that chiropractic care can relieve and prevent.

Lynne Schefstrom

Lynne Schefstrom is our office manager extraordinaire. With ancestry that moved to Jacksonville in 1870 and being raised in the Applegate, Lynne has a deep connection with the community. She is committed to improving the health, well-being and lifestyle of her home. You will find her warm, humorous, and accommodating.

Rodney Farquhar

Rodney Farquhar is our soft tissue specialist, focusing on massage, soft tissue therapy, and physiotherapy. He was raised in Ashland, graduated from Ashland High School, and has continued to live and work in the Rogue Valley. He began working at Rogue Valley Chiropractic in 2000. Rodney takes an active role in patient care, working with them on home exercises and lifestyle advice. His gregarious nature and magic hands make him a patient favorite.