Dr. Gard's passion is holistic healthcare which he has been involved in since 1982 . He maintains over 100 hours per year of continuing education in Applied Kinesiology, advanced adjustive techniques, nutrition, herbology and internal medicine. Dr. Gard has a unique ability to combine subtle energy techniques with very effective manual therapies to deliver a very thorough treatment. His prior education includes being a Candidate for Masters in Traditional Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, Electro-acupuncture and Darkfield/Phase Contrast Microscopy. He is formerly a teaching assistant for the 100 hour Applied Kinesiology certification course taught annually in Portland and presently an associate clinical instructor for Activator Methods International.

Dr. Gard lives in Beaverton a suburb of the Portland/Vancouver Metropolitan area of Oregon with his wife and 2 girls. In his spare time he is on the board of directors for the Columbia Aviation Association.