The Doctors
Kanyon Smith, D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Kanyon Smith was born and raised in Montana. He began his graduate studies at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. He then received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Smith began his chiropractic career with an externship in Miami, Florida where he was able to strengthen his sports background by working on professional athletes such as members of the Miami Dolphins football team, members of the Florida Marlins baseball team, and professional tennis players. He has also treated members of Broadway shows as well as Ironman endurance athletes.
In 2001 Dr. Smith returned to Montana and purchased Big Mountain Chiropractic in Whitefish. Since that time Dr. Smith has helped numerous patients achieve optimal health through natural chiropractic care. His sports background has proven to be a great asset in this athletic and outdoors-minded community.
Dr. Smith also specializes in the healthcare of entire families. He enjoys the smiles elicited from newborns as he gently adjusts them to optimum health, the appreciation from the elderly as he helps them enjoy the golden years, and the gratitude from everyone in between. "That is the most rewarding part of what I do," exclaims Dr. Smith.
Dr. Smith currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Montana Chiropractic Association and enjoys caring for patients of all ages in his active Whitefish practice.
A true Montana native, Dr. Smith enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and all that our beautiful valley has to offer. You can usually find him in the great outdoors at his every opportunity--no matter the season. Dr. Smith is active in the Whitefish community through his church as well as the Rotary Club of Whitefish.
Michael Hanson, D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Mike Hanson was born and raised in Midwest Minnesota. He attended Minnesota State University of Moorhead and received his bachelor’s degree in Biology with an emphasis in health and medical sciences. He then went on to attend Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minnesota where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
During his schooling he worked to become skilled in many different areas of Chiropractic care including sports rehabilitation, pregnancy, children and more. He enjoys treating every age group but especially enjoys treating young adults who participate in sports because he enjoys seeing them compete and he has the ability to help keep them healthy and performing at their highest potential.
Dr. Hanson has known Chiropractic’s importance for many years. As he grew up he played many sports and was a very active young adult. He received Chiropractic care from his uncle to keep him healthy and participating. He continues to receive Chiropractic care regularly to help keep him healthy as he stays active.
Dr. Hanson moved to the valley with his wife, Julia who is a Columbia Falls native. In his free time Dr. Hanson enjoys playing many sports including basketball, softball, volleyball, hockey and golf. He also loves spending time with his wife, Julia. Together they enjoy hiking, skiing, being with friends and family and being out on the water. He is excited to be a resident of this great area and to help the Flathead valley become a healthier community.
The Staff
Julie Smith
Chiropractic Assistant/Billing Administrator
Julie rejoined the Big Mountain Chiropractic team in the spring of 2021. Julie was born and raised here in the Flathead Valley. She graduated from Flathead High School, where currently her oldest son, Konner is attending and will be graduating next spring. She also has two other children, Saige and Kobalt, who attend school in Whitefish.
Julie loves being outdoors with her family, boating, camping and watching all three kids play LaCrosse. Julie enjoys all the patients and the fun variety of personalities that walk through the door on a daily basis at Big Mountain Chiropractc.
Meghan Briner
Chiropractic Assistant
Meghan was born and raised in the Flathead Valley and was a graduate from Glacier High School, class of 2016. She has continued to live and work in the community spending any opportunity she has to enjoy its beauty whether that’s out hiking, rafting or camping.
Meghan was under chiropractic care in 2020 and after seeing the benefits it provided she gladly accepted a position with the BMC family in 2021. Having a passion for people and a knack for nurturing she could not have found a more rewarding career than helping and caring for our patients.
