Laura Baffes

Dr. Laura Baffes serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Western States (UWS), where she has taught since 1994. A Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), she instructs courses in neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and internal disorders while maintaining an active clinical practice in SE Portland. She advises the pediatrics, neurology, and sports medicine student clubs.

Her research focuses on evidence-based chiropractic interventions for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Key areas include sports medicine applications, shoulder impingement syndrome protocols, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), and cervicogenic headache management. She develops clinical care pathways and contributes to NIH-funded evidence-based practice initiatives.

Dr. Baffes mentors student/interns through UWS's externship program and participates in federally funded research on chiropractic efficacy. Her clinical work directly informs her teaching and research in sports medicine and rehabilitation.

She collaborates with research teams studying chiropractic treatments for TMD and cervicogenic headaches, bridging clinical practice with academic investigation.