Introducing the Doctors of Rainier Valley Chiropractic

Dr. David Butters

Dr. David ButtersDr. Butters is a 1973 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA.  

He is the founder and owner of Rainier Valley Chiropractic, P.S., which he established in 1977.   His 32 years of active chiropractic practice have involved all aspects of Chiropractic care, including auto accident, on the job injury as well as general acute, corrective and preventative maintenance care for adults and children.  He served by governor appointment through the Washington State Department of  Health, on the Chiropractic Disciplinary Board and the Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission, serving terms as the chairperson of both the board and commission.  He is a member of the Washington State Chiropractic Association, currently serving as board member representing the 7th Congressional District, and chairman of the governmental relations committee.   He is the chairman of the Washington State Chiropractic Trust, Washington State’s chiropractic political action committee.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Washington, and the Board of Regents of Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, CA.  He is also a member and Fellow of the International Chiropractor’s Association.

He and his wife, Judy (office manager at Rainier Valley Chiropractic) have been married for 31 years and have four daughters:  Keely, Natasha, Tiffany and Tess.


Dr. Kelly N. MacIver

Dr. Kelly MacIverDr. MacIver received both her Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree and Bachelor of Science in Nutrition degrees from Life University in Marietta, Georgia. During her last year of school she was one of the senior clinicians involved in research programs including response to chiropractic care with HIV positive patients. After passing the National Board examinations, Dr. MacIver graduated Magna Cum Laude in December of 1999 and then practiced in the Bronx, New York for just over two years. 

She then moved to Washington in March of 2002 to be nearer to family, and began practicing with Dr. Butters at Rainier Valley Chiropractic in July of 2002.   They practiced together for about a year in the prior location on Martin Luther King Jr. Way S., before the necessary move to 36th Avenue S. due to the demolition of the building to make way for light rail. 

She and her husband, Craig, live in Renton where they involve themselves with various house projects, and take long motorcycle trips when the weather permits.

Dr. MacIver is currently a member of the Washington State Chiropractors Association (WSCA), the World Chiropractic Alliance (WCA) and the International Chiropractors Association (ICA).

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Dr. David & Dr. Kelly Asks some important questions of interest to Seattle residents - Chiropractor Seattle Dr. David & Dr. Kelly Asks...

What's the difference between a "good" drug and a "bad" drug?
As a chiropractor, I see the use of many drugs (legal or illegal) as merely symptom treating. Worse, virtually every drug produces unwanted effects. The effects of chiropractic are largely positive effects. If you're a Seattle parent, consider carefully before giving your child a cough medication, cold remedy or pain reliever so this sort of question doesn't arise in the first place.
Why are chiropractors wary of the germ theory?
Louis Pasteur originated the idea that germs caused disease. Yet, on his deathbed he recanted, declaring, "It's not the seed, but the soil." Meaning, it's not the germ that causes disease, but the condition of the body that allows the germ to thrive. Chiropractic care in our Seattle office is designed to bolster your resistance so germs don't see you as a good host.