Drew Fogg graduated with Clinical Excellence Honors from Palmer College of Chiropractic West (1999) and received his Masters in Sports Medicine from the University of Western States (2016). He completed a Masters practicum at Humboldt State University and consults with the sports medicine staffs at both Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods.
Dr. Fogg is one of a handful of physicians, chiropractors, PTs and trainers from around the world certified as a McGill Method Practitioner, an evidence-based system developed by preeminent spine biomechanist Professor Emeritus Stuart McGill (University of Waterloo) to assess, diagnose, and resolve complex back pain. The McGill Method focuses on identifying specific mechanical pain triggers through an unusually rigorous exam utilizing precise movement and provocation testing allowing for a targeted rehabilitation program individualized to the specific needs of the patient.
Additionally, Dr. Fogg completed the University of Pittsburgh's inaugural Primary Spine Practitioner Certification Program in 2018. A first of its kind program, UPitt proposes to establish a new healthcare provider class equipped to combat trends in rapidly rising spine care costs despite worsening medical outcomes documented throughout the U.S. since the mid-90s.
He's board certified in musculoskeletal rehab (American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board) and sports injury (American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians) in addition to Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie Institute).
A former Palmer College instructor (2000-2001) and adjunct faculty member of the University of Pittsburgh's School of Rehabilitation Sciences (2020-2025), Dr. Fogg utilizes a biospychosocial approach and is trained in a host of manual techniques, soft tissue therapies, Neurodynamic Exercises, Pain Neuroscience Education, and a myriad of assessment, exercise and stabilization methods.
Dr. Fogg was instrumental in establishing chiropractic programs within Open Door Community Health Center and Redwoods Rural Health Center (both designated as Federally Qualified Health Centers) and Fortuna Family Medicine (Rural Health Center). He has served as an educational provider for the Providence Family Medicine Residency at St. Joseph Hospital. Active Care serves as a rotation site for the ODCHC Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Residency in Family Practice and Community Health.
Dr. Fogg's private practice patient panel is limited to industrial injury, referred athletes, local healthcare practitioners and workers and chronic low back pain patients seeking assessment via the McGill Method. He additionally sees patients with Partnership Health Plan coverage during his office hours at Fortuna Family Medicine.
