Dr. Bates has always had a desire to work in the medical field helping people feel
better. Out of high school he certified and worked as an EMT. As a college athlete at Ricks College he began his studies in pre-med and finished all of his prerequisites after transferring to Brigham Young University.
He chose to attend Southern California University of Health Sciences (Los Angeles College of Chiropractic) to obtain one of the best evidence based Chiropractic Educations available. While in school he realized that a Chiropractor is more than just adjusting backs and making people feel better. He discovered that as a Chiropractic Physician he can make a real difference in the lives of his patients by obtaining an accurate diagnosis and providing specific personalized care. As a Chiropractic Intern he worked in several multi-disciplinary Health Centers alongside Orthopedists, Neurologists, Physiatrists, Pain Management Specialists, and General Practitioners. From December of 2009 – February 2011 he provided Chiropractic care once a week in a multi-disciplinary clinic setting at Accredited Internal Medicine in Ahwatukee, Arizona.
In order to provide the best non-surgical care available and enhance the Chiropractic care to his patients Dr. Bates has gone on after Chiropractic College to become a Board Certified Physiotherapist, a Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Manipulation Under Anesthesia Certified, Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner, and a Certified Graston Technique Practitioner.
Dr. Bates takes an active roll in his profession, the athletic community, and his local community. Currently he is on the Arizona Association of Chiropractic Board, a founding member of the Arizona Association of Chiropractic Sports Council, Sports Chiropractor for the Arizona Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, a member of the Perry High School Sports Medicine Team, and the Official League Chiropractor of the Arizona Derby Dames. Dr. Bates actively participates in health fairs and presentations with local businesses and organizations.

