Meet The Staff

Dr. Burtenshaw is the founder of Pioneer Sports & Pain Center.  He is from Southern Utah where he enjoyed an active lifestyle. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. While there he had the opportunity to work under Dr. Dave Juehring, DC, DACRB, CSCS who was a member of the 1994 and 1998 US Olympic Bobsled teams and a coach and team leader for the U.S. Olympic Bobsled team in the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Dr. Juehring is also the resident director of the Palmer Clinics Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Department where Dr. Burtenshaw received further training in rehabilitation during a one year internship.  Read More...

Dr. Elliott grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho enjoying good family, friends, sports and his community. Life experiences and opportunities led him to seek out a health care profession where he could be surrounded by those things mentioned above. He and his wife are excited to be in and raise their baby daughter in the treasure valley, an area they've been looking forward to live in for years. Read More...

Cara received her undergraduate degree in Applied Health and Science in her hometown in MT and then pursued graduate work at Pacific University in Oregon where she earned both her Master's and Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy. Her primary area of specialty is general orthopedics and sports injuries.  She has over 19 years experience working with patients of all ages in both the outpatient orthopedic and home health settings.  Cara has spent time in her career as a contract traveling therapist where she was able to meet and work with different Orthopedic surgeon groups.  She had the privilege to serve a term Civilian outpatient, orthopedic PT position for the US Army in Fort Lewis, WA, treating acute, pre-and post operative  conditions for the active duty soldiers.  Her last traveling assignment landed her in Atlanta, GA where she stayed 12 years enjoying the Southern culture and people.  She had the opportunity to work at a clinic with the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Hawks team orthopedic  physicians.  Cara also served as a orthopedic manager  for one of the largest orthopedic groups in the Metro Atlanta area where she had to opportunity to work closely with some of the top orthopedic surgeons and physicians in the group.  Her treatment philosophy incorporates a combinations of manual therapy and evidenced based functional and sport specific exercises.  Cara believes in quality one on one care when treating her clients and assisting them through their recovery.  

Although she enjoyed the South, she and her husband wanted to return to the Pacific NW closer to their family.  Boise was her home after graduate school in 2000, and she is happy to call it home once again.  Cara enjoys traveling with her husband, working out,  being active outdoors, and watching football.

Meet Ashley Hall, a passionate, certified Family Nurse Practitioner with deep roots in Idaho. Born and raised in this beautiful state, Ashley has always been committed to serving her community. She embarked on her journey in healthcare by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Idaho State University in 2010, laying a strong foundation for her career. As a registered nurse, Ashley worked in the emergency department, pediatric primary care, and urgent care. Driven by her dedication to providing comprehensive care, Ashely pursued further education and obtained her Master's of Nursing from Maryville University in 2023. Equipped with advanced knowledge and skills, she is committed to delivering the highest quality healthcare to her patients. Ashley has a keen interest in regenerative medicine, recognizing its potential to transform lives by prompting healing and restoring function. Additionally, she is deeply invested in functional and lifestyle medicine, understanding the profound impact of lifestyle choices on health and well-being. Beyond her professional endeavors, Ashley finds joy in spending time with her two daughters, trying new restaurants, and exploring the great outdoors through hiking and camping adventures. She also indulges in the finer things in life, such as wine tasting and traveling, enriching her experiences and perspectives. With her compassionate approach to care and diverse interests, Ashley is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of her patients, empowering them to lead healthier and happier lives.

Danielle (who goes by Dee), received her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science at Elmhurst College in the suburbs of Chicago near where she grew up. During that program, she studied abroad at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. She then received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree at Southwest Baptist University in Missouri. There, she had the opportunity to do a medical missions trip to Peru and worked a clinical rotation in Tuscany, Italy.

After she graduated, she was ready to get out of the mid-west and head towards the mountains. She started her career as a traveling physical therapist and landing at an outpatient orthopedic setting in Farmington, New Mexico. A large chunk of her caseload was working with the Navajo Native Americans where she had to opportunity to learn all about their culture and perspective on life. She also was trained and got certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling while she was out there.

 After meeting her now husband, they moved to Albuquerque where she worked at another outpatient clinic. A series of events let her to Kennewick, Washington and then Boise, Idaho. She and her husband love traveling and they have spent time traveling for months in Latin America as well as visiting other countries all over the world. During two months in Peru on her travels, she had the opportunity to live at a church and give free physical therapy to poor, mentally, and physically disabled Peruvians in Lima. Danielle is currently living in Boise with her husband and they are in the process of adopting children from Ecuador! She spends her time being active outdoors with her husband, learning Spanish, traveling, and hanging out with women talking about Jesus. 

Danielle has worked in outpatient orthopedics for over 10 years and has been trained in:

Trigger Point Dry Needling

Blood Flow Restriction Training

Certified Running Gait Analyst level 1 and 2

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)