CHIROPRACTOR-OWNED AUTO ACCIDENT CLINIC
Wayne Hansen, DC, CCSP, EMT-P
Clinic Director at Canyon Sports and Spine in Taylorsville, Utah
Dr. Wayne Hansen is a Utah-licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, and paramedic with more than 15 years of clinical experience. He has served as Clinic Director of Canyon Sports and Spine since 2016, with a practice focused on evaluating and rehabilitating patients after motor-vehicle collisions.
His approach combines careful examination, evidence-informed spine care, clear documentation, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals when a patient’s condition requires imaging, specialist evaluation, or additional treatment. As the owner and clinical director of Canyon Sports and Spine, Dr. Hansen remains directly involved in patient care and in maintaining the clinic’s documentation and communication standards.
Education and credentials
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic West, 2010
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, 2015
- Primary Spine Care Qualified, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division and Cleveland University–Kansas City, 2023
- MRI Interpretation Review Qualified, Cleveland University–Kansas City, 2024–present
- Paramedic education, PERCOM EMS Medical Education, 2017–2019
- WAVi Scanner Certification, 2021–present
- Current BLS and ACLS Provider certifications
Advanced training for injury care
Dr. Hansen has completed extensive post-graduate education in spinal trauma, MRI and X-ray interpretation, concussion and traumatic brain injury, spinal biomechanics, clinical triage, impairment evaluation, and medical-legal documentation. His training emphasizes identifying injuries that may require co-management and communicating clinical findings clearly to patients, attorneys, radiologists, and other healthcare providers.
Experience with auto-accident patients
Since entering practice in 2010, Dr. Hansen has directed clinics serving patients with collision-related neck pain, back pain, headaches, joint injuries, mobility limitations, and other post-traumatic concerns. Each patient receives an individualized evaluation, and care recommendations are based on clinical findings rather than a one-size-fits-all treatment plan.
Professional education and speaking
Dr. Hansen has presented on multidisciplinary concussion management, the differences between concussion and traumatic brain injury, and current issues in personal-injury care. His speaking engagements have included programs associated with the Utah Association for Justice and personal-injury education for legal and healthcare professionals.
Professional memberships
- Academy of Chiropractic
- American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
- International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators
Schedule with Canyon Sports and Spine
Canyon Sports and Spine is a chiropractor-owned auto accident clinic located at 5500 S. Redwood Rd. #202 in Taylorsville, Utah. To schedule an evaluation, call or text 801-449-0313.