Chiropractic school teaches a range of techniques, and graduates go on to specialize — or not — in very different directions. Dr. Will Bartlett's path led to Gonstead technique, a system known for its detail-oriented, five-step exam process and its emphasis on full-spine, weight-bearing X-ray analysis.
Dr. Will earned his Doctor of Gonstead Chiropractic at Southern California University of Health Sciences, after completing a B.S. in Exercise Science at the University of Vermont. Along the way, he had the opportunity to study under several established Gonstead practitioners — training that isn't offered at every chiropractic program and that requires seeking out specific mentorship beyond the standard curriculum. That training makes him one of approximately 200 Gonstead-trained practitioners in the United States.
What drew him to the system was the rigor of the exam itself: the requirement that visualization, instrumentation, palpation, and X-ray findings all agree before an adjustment is made, and that a full exam happens at every visit rather than just the first one. It's a slower, more exam-heavy approach than some alternatives — and that was the point.
Dr. Will is licensed nationally and in the state of Maine. He was born and raised in Gray-New Gloucester, and returned to his hometown to open Mainestream Health Co. at 15 Main Street in Gray — bringing a technique that's uncommon in the state to the community he grew up in.
Read more: Dr. Will Bartlett's full profile, the Gonstead exam process.
Frequently asked questions
Where did Dr. Will Bartlett train?
He earned his Doctor of Gonstead Chiropractic at Southern California University of Health Sciences, after a B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Vermont.
Is Dr. Will Bartlett licensed in Maine?
Yes, he is licensed nationally and in the state of Maine.
Is Dr. Will Bartlett originally from Maine?
Yes — he was born and raised in Gray-New Gloucester, Maine, and returned home to open his practice.
[Meet Dr. Will Bartlett](/dr-will-bartlett) — Mainestream Health Co., 15 Main Street, Gray, ME. Call or text (207) 317-6770.
