About me

I’m Dannielle. My work is shaped by a long-standing relationship with bodies, movement, and hands-on care—developed through lived experience, injury, observation, and years of working closely with anatomy in real-world settings.

My introduction to Myopractics came through personal experience. Years of chiropractic care left me with persistent migraines, and I knew my body needed a different approach. That turning point came through a referral to Rhonda Marinakis. One session changed how I understood my body, and years later I pursued formal training under her instruction.

My academic background strengthened that hands-on learning. Studying biochemistry and microbiology deepened my understanding of how the body functions at both cellular and systemic levels. During that time, I experienced a severe allergic reaction to antibiotics, which required me to relearn how my own immune system responded and regulated—shaping how I view healing as collaboration with the body rather than control over it.

My injury history—including repetitive strain injuries, knee surgery, suspected scoliosis, and a horse accident resulting in a fractured C4 spinous process—has further informed how I work. I understand compensation patterns, chronic tension, and the importance of respecting a body’s pace.

Before formal Myopractic training, I worked as an equine veterinary technician. That role required precision, strong anatomical awareness, and the ability to read subtle changes in movement and behavior in large, powerful animals. Horse work sharpened my intuition—an awareness built through anatomy, repetition, and listening beyond words—which carries directly into how I work with people.

Today, my work reflects the integration of science, lived experience, and hands-on training. Sessions are individualized and responsive, guided by what the body presents in the moment.

Outside the treatment room, I’m usually with my dogs, experimenting with gluten-free cooking, or riding my motorcycle—where balance, awareness, and respect for movement aren’t optional.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science – Applied Biological Sciences
Arizona State University
Focused coursework in biochemistry and microbiology

Myopractic Training at Natural Therapeutics Inc
Trained under Rhonda Marinakis and Ahren Graham

Certificate of Completion
Advanced Anatomical Dry Needling for the Musculoskeletal System
Institute of Manual and Manipulative Therapy

Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
In progress
National Academy of Sports Medicine