Staff and Providers
Meet the team of Momentum Valley Chiropractic!
Our Staff
Below are the passionate faces that make up the Momentum Valley Chiropractic family,
Dr. Tye
Owner of the firm, Dr. Tye Bratvold, has been in the profession for over 20 years and believes that, while important, premier chiropractic care is more than just providing spinal alignments. “We are focused on the whole body: nutrition, exercise, mindset, toxins, sleep,” says Tye. “We care about it all.”
He chose Momentum as the new name because it is defined as “the quantity of motion of a moving body” and “the impetus gained by a moving object.” Both definitions speak to the ultimate goal of the firm—to center care plans and partnerships around the whole body—not just the spine.
Unique to his firm, Dr. Tye also holds educational events to educate and explain Momentum’s philosophy and the importance of whole body care as it relates to chiropractic care.
Hillari
Hillari is a mom and fitness enthusiast who grew up in the Pacific Northwest. She has been in the Chiropractic world for the last 8 years and continues to grow her knowledge and passion for health and wellness. Her favorite part of getting care started with chiropractic is the story our X-rays can tell. On her days off, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, going for a walk by the water, hiking waterfall trails, or just hanging out at home.
Angelena
At the age of seventeen, Chiropractic care found and fixed what traditional medicine could not for Angelena. From that day forward, her passion to help people through Chiropractic was born, and off to medical school she went. The more she learned, the more she knew that chiropractic care was what she wanted to do. Angelena loves being able to work in a field where patients are consistently saying to her, "It's a miracle! I can't believe it!" ...because she knows exactly what they're talking about! While the field of medicine is diagnostic and involves investigation, analysis, and problem solving, when the business day ends, she finds refreshment in creativity. She loves being knee-deep in design, where imagination rules, the vision is your road map and originality shines. Happy, healthy and joyfully serving others is what Angelena is all about!
Rebecca
Rebecca is one of the lovely, friendly faces you’ll see when you walk into the Momentum Chiropractic clinic. She loves working with people and will help you have the best possible experience — from the first time you walk in the door, to each time you make an appointment with us. She can’t wait to see how she can help you to function at your very best!
Sarah
Born and raised in Washington, Sarah’s family is the fourth generation to live in the Puyallup Valley. She is passionate about helping others on their journey to natural health, and has a keen interest in the nervous system and brain development. In her spare time, she enjoys bike rides with her family, game nights and trips to the ocean.
Teri
Teri has been a chiropractic assistant at Momentum for the last five years. After a car accident 20 years ago, Teri knew there was a way without surgery and shots for her body to heal. She began to understand that chiropractic care could be the key to functioning at her highest potential. Transitioning from the retail world to chiropractic, she’s had great opportunities in learning the importance of a proactive lifestyle. With help from Dr. Tye and the team, she has become a highly competent chiropractic assistant. Teri loves exploring and being adventurous – From jumping out of planes to hiking in the woods, chiropractic keeps her well adjusted!
Wendi
Wendi has always had a passion for fitness, using it to enhance her life with a holistic approach. She grew up playing various sports, and as an adult chased an adrenaline rush staying active with cycling, kick boxing, sky diving- you name it! Ten years ago, Wendi noticed her hands and fingers going numb during activities, putting limitations on work and activities she enjoyed. Her husband, who received chiropractic care throughout his military career, suggested she see a local chiropractor. Reluctantly, she scheduled an appointment at Momentum and learned she had a limited nerve supply in her arms and hands due to a loss of curve in her neck. Determined to be the healthiest version of herself, she started care with Dr. Tye and the Momentum team. At Momentum, you quickly learn how powerful and important it is to have a healthy nervous system. The experience was life changing, and something she knew she could not keep to herself. She is passionate about sharing the body’s natural ability to heal itself through removing interference. She loves helping people through education, motivation and accountability.
Amber
Amber Garden is a twenty-year Licensed Massage Practitioner specializing in Injury Rehabilitation Therapy. She is a certified personal trainer as well as a nutritional consultant. Amber graduated from Central Washington University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. Amber was also a two-sport collegiate athlete playing soccer and softball during college, and was awarded Best Female Athlete of Washington State. Today, Amber is one of our massage therapists, and also is a tenured educator at Pierce College teaching Health and Wellness and Physical Education classes. Her most prized title and greatest award is being a mother to her two amazing sons, Jacek and Jagar.
Itsa
Itsa lives in Olympia with his sweetheart Mariana and their son Áyut. In addition to his love of the healing arts, Itsa is very rooted in his Indipino heritage. He often does Native American cultural programs locally and nationally and is an instructor in Taboada Balintawak Eskrima, an Indigenous fighting art of the Philippines. His favorite part about working at Momentum Chiropractic is collaborating with a team that is equally as passionate as he is when it comes to helping others reach optimum health functionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Payton
Payton is a massage therapist from Tacoma, Washington, and has always had an interest in the functional homeopathic side of healing. After suffering from chronic back pain, she received her L.M.T. degree from Cortiva Massage Institute. She knew she would eventually be in this field of work because of its importance in both daily routines and self-care. Payton is well-rounded in several areas with experience in treatment therapy, prenatal massage, relaxation and Swedish massage, cupping, hot stone, and Ashiatsu. She is passionate about helping people get back into a routine and healing from life’s unexpected events.