We Are a Gentle, Family-Centered Care to Help You Feel and Function Your Best
At Life is Good Chiropractic, we believe every person deserves to live with less pain, better movement, and more peace in their daily life. For more than two decades, Dr. Amanda Smicklas has helped individuals and families in Oro Valley experience natural, gentle chiropractic care in a warm and welcoming environment.
Meet Dr. Amanda Smicklas, DC
Trusted Chiropractor With 23+ Years of Experience
Dr. Amanda Smicklas brings deep clinical expertise and a heart for serving the Oro Valley community.
She completed her undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University, earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College, and has been helping patients heal naturally since 2002.
Before opening Life is Good Chiropractic in 2009, Dr. Amanda practiced in Detroit and later served families in Sonora, Mexico.
Her diverse experience shaped her passion for gentle techniques, personalized care, and supporting patients of all ages, from infants to seniors.
Our Philosophy of Care
Gentle. Personalized. Whole-Body Focused.
We understand that pain and discomfort affect more than just your spine, they impact your energy, mood, sleep, and daily life. Our approach focuses on identifying the root cause, restoring proper movement, and supporting the body’s natural ability to heal.
You’ll Experience Care That Is:
Gentle & Comfortable – ideal for children, pregnancy, special needs, and anyone nervous about forceful adjustments.
Personalized - every treatment plan is tailored after a detailed consultation and two-part examination.
Evidence-Informed – combining time-tested techniques with modern tools and technology.
Holistic – we look at posture, lifestyle, muscle tension, nervous system function, and long-term wellness goals.
Our goal is simple:
Help you feel better, move better, and live better.
Specialized Techniques We Offer
We provide a wide range of chiropractic methods so you always receive care that matches your comfort level and needs
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Activator Methods® (Low-Force Instrument Adjustment)
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Thompson Drop Technique
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Palmer Package
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Diversified Technique
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Trigger Point Therapy
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Prenatal Chiropractic Care
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Pediatric & Infant Chiropractic Care
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Special Needs Chiropractic Care
Meet Dr. Amanda's
Chiropractic Assistants
Danielle Conner
Born and raised in Tucson, Danielle loves our beautiful desert, especially during monsoon season. She routinely brings her little dog Teddy with her to work and he has quickly become the office favorite with his happy little tail wiggles as a patient walks through the door. In her spare time Danielle loves reading, loom knitting and spending time with family.
Patricia Small
Patricia is a Tucson native. She loves her family and her dogs. Patricia graduated from the University of Arizona and worked as a structural engineer before retiring to help her daughters grow. Now that her children are grown she is spending time working at Life Is Good Chiropractic . In her free time you can find her hiking, playing a virtual community game and crocheting.
Michele Hennen
Michele was born in Wisconsin but was raised in Phoenix. She moved to Tucson to attend college at the University of Arizona. She fell in love with our desert and mountains and made it home. Michele is married and has one beautiful, energetic daughter. She works as a Practice Manager for a busy optometric practice four days a week. She loves her “fun” job here at Life is Good with Dr Amanda and getting to know our patients.