Our dedicated team of providers and support professionals have decades of combined experience to help you achieve your goals by creating a personalized care plan for your specific conditions.

Providing a warm and healing atmosphere, we take the time to truly understand each patient while thoroughly educating them along the way. We have found that when patients have a deep understanding of their condition, proposed treatment plan and at-home commitments, they then also hold the key to a long-term sustainable recovery.

We specialize in treating the pain and symptoms resulting from degenerative arthritis, bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, Peripheral Neuropathy, large and small joint pain, muscular tears, ligament damage and spinal facet stenosis.

More than 80 YEARS of combined experience and proven care model of incorporating modern medical pain relief procedures with a natural medicine mindset allows us to incorporate therapies such as Naturopathic Medicine, Regenerative Medicine and therapies, Bio-Electric modulation therapy, spinal manipulation, non-surgical spinal decompression, physical rehabilitation and varying levels of light and laser therapies to quickly resolve acute and chronic nerve, disc and joint pain.

THE TREATMENT TEAM

Dr. Kevin L. Polzin

Kevin Polzin, DC
Palmer College of Chiropractic – 1991
Director of Clinicians and Care
Published Author

Dr. Polzin’s passion for the healing arts started in his early childhood. With the original desire to become a cardiac surgeon, his plans changed drastically during his Pre-Medical studies at the University of Alberta, Canada. His father experienced a very serious accident that left him with no sense of smell or taste, vertigo, tunnel vision and tinnitus. After many months of conventional medical care, exploratory neck and brain surgery was offered as the only medical options for relief. Following the determined encouragement of a family friend, Dr. Polzin’s father was evaluated and treated by a chiropractor, which proved to be the long-awaited help he needed. He regained his vitality after the pressure from his spinal column was relieved from a mal-aligned upper cervical vertebrae and he continues to this day to live a symptom-free life. In the wake of his father’s conservative care success, Dr. Polzin has dedicated his life to utilizing a least-invasive first philosophy  and proudly serves as the Director of Clinicians and Care for BPI.

Dr. Polzin is a Cum Laude graduate of the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa and has served the natural health care needs of this community since 1991. After 16 years of successful practice in Mill Creek, WA, he took a sabbatical in 2007 to attain additional advanced training. His objective was to gain further understanding of the nervous system and how different spinal disorders affect the function of the body. Dr. Polzin studied neurology, pain management, spinal decompression, peripheral neuropathy and advanced education in medical nutrition.

In early 2009, Dr. Polzin returned to active practice in Bellevue, WA to help those suffering with severe neurological conditions utilizing revolutionary non-invasive treatment protocols that offer results without drugs or surgery. He is always looking to advance his knowledge in the area of spine and joint pain.

Additionally, Dr. Polzin has attained advanced training in Stem Cell, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Shock wave therapy and other Regenerative Medicine protocols and is committed to providing the most current education to the public about the realities of regenerative medicine with a foundation of research based results.

Dr. Polzin has established highly effective treatment parameters for difficult cases including chronic pain syndromes, nerve damage and neuropathies, reflex sympathetic dystrophy as well as injuries and symptoms related to brain injury and stroke. He states that his highest calling is giving life back to the lifeless, turning hopelessness into personal empowerment, transforming fatigue into energy and replacing pain with thriving health.

Regularly attending continuing education workshops, seminars and courses, Dr. Polzin strives to understand the latest research, enabling him to provide the best possible care recommendations for his patients. He has recently written and published a book to help people understand the leading edge pain treatment options called Becoming Pain Free. Now Available On Amazon.

Dr. Gregory Cofano

Gregory Cofano, ARNP, FNP-C, DC, DIBCN
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Chiropractic Physician – Palmer College of Chiropractic – 2009
Board-Certified Chiropractic Neurologist
Diplomate, International Board of Chiropractic Neurologists
Published Researcher / Author

Dr. Gregory Cofano is a family medicine nurse practitioner and chiropractic neurologist whose clinical work bridges the depth of neurological science with the breadth of primary care medicine. His practice is grounded in a comprehensive, evidence-based approach that integrates advanced neurological assessment, musculoskeletal expertise, and whole-person primary care.
Dr. Cofano’s foundation in neurology began early in his career and evolved through rigorous doctoral and postdoctoral training. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida, where he later served as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences. During this period, he authored peer-reviewed research and presented at national scientific conferences on topics including nerve entrapment syndromes, neuropathy, renal cell carcinoma, spina bifida, and Arnold–Chiari malformation. His advanced training includes evidence-based clinical practice, MRI interpretation, permanent impairment analysis, personal injury and forensic case evaluation, electrodiagnostic medicine, and chiropractic neurology.

He further expanded his neurological expertise through Northwestern Health Sciences University, completing the postdoctoral requirements to become a Chiropractic Neurologist. Dr. Cofano has developed extensive proficiency in treating spine pain, disc pathology, neuropathy, radiculopathy, sciatica, and a broad range of neuromusculoskeletal and neurological disorders. His clinical experience includes serving as Director of Electromyography at a large multidisciplinary medical center in Daytona Beach, Florida, where he performed advanced electrodiagnostic evaluations for complex neuropathic conditions.

Building on this foundation, Dr. Cofano expanded his clinical scope into primary care, becoming a family medicine nurse practitioner. His dual expertise allows him to combine comprehensive primary care with advanced neurological and musculoskeletal management—offering a rare integration of medical diagnosis, conservative care, chronic disease management, and functional restoration.

As an integral member of Bellevue Pain Institute for over 10 years, Dr. Cofano serves as a key interdisciplinary clinician dedicated to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care. He believes treatment should always be individualized and dynamic, with continuous attention to patient progress, functional improvement, and long-term wellness.

A lifelong learner, Dr. Cofano remains committed to advancing clinical excellence through ongoing postdoctoral education, research contributions, and innovation in both primary care and chiropractic neurology. His mission is to restore function, optimize health, and provide comprehensive care to patients with both routine and complex neurological and musculoskeletal needs.

Dr. Patti Mullen

Patti Mullen ND
Bastyr University, Doctor of Naturopathy – 2012

Dr. Mullen’s passion for physical medicine has been a lifelong journey. Seeing potential in helping many people regain an active lifestyle and function, she became involved at a physical therapy clinic in 1986. This work led to a Bachelors’ degree in Athletic Training from Washington State University in 1994. After college, she continued to work at physical therapy clinics and as an ACE certified personal trainer at Pro Sports Club in 1995. Dr. Patti earned her massage license in 2000, providing primarily medical massage as an LMP. Wishing to play an even greater role in her client’s health care she completed her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in 2012.

As a healthcare provider, Dr. Mullen believes that the body has the innate ability to heal itself. The goal of treatment is to assist that ability and facilitate the healing process. Focusing primarily on orthopedics, injury recovery, chronic pain and sports injury, she knows the body is capable of healing from the inside out. This facilitation of healing can be accomplished by natural treatments (trigger point injections and PRP), bodywork, diet and lifestyle modifications, herbal medicine and nutritional supplements.

Throughout the course of her professional career in healthcare, Dr. Mullen has maintained a healthy lifestyle herself. She has completed many 5k, 10k, ½ marathons, and marathons, as well as competing in Sprint distance, Olympic distance, ½ Ironman, and Ironman triathlons. Even so, in 2018 she underwent Chemotherapy, radiation and surgery for breast cancer. To her oncologist surprise, she was able to maintain her reasonably active lifestyle all the way through treatment. She continues to be happy, healthy and cancer free to this day.

Dr. Matt Brown-Ruegg

Matt Brown-Ruegg DC

Western States Chiropractic College (University of Western States)– 1998

Dr. Brown-Ruegg was first introduced to chiropractic in 1987 when his high school girlfriend (now his wife) was struck in the head with a ball while playing water polo. The impact caused soft tissue damage as well as injuries to her neck which caused her to miss many days of high school due to suffering from severe migraine headaches. After months of specialists visit, MRIs, x-rays, pain medication without relief from the constant headaches, Michele was advised by her neurologist that chiropractic care is a good option for the relief of headache. Within a few weeks of chiropractic care Michele’s months of suffering was over and the headaches were gone.

Dr. Brown-Ruegg was so impressed at the concept of utilizing least-invasive treatment protocols to reduce pain, increase flexibility, improve motion and impact function instead of drugs or surgery that he started began working in the chiropractic clinic as a high-school intern and was further encouraged to begin a career as a Doctor of Chiropractic.

In 1998 he graduated from Western States Chiropractic College (now University of Western States) and began serving the community of Edmonds at Olympic Sports and Spine Therapy, a Sound Pain Solution member.

In 2001 he began building Hillclimb Chiropractic Clinic, a top-rated, multi-disciplinary clinic in downtown Seattle. For the last 19 years Dr. Brown-Ruegg has happily and gratefully served the downtown community. With his home and family now on the Eastside, Dr. Brown-Ruegg was excited to have the opportunity to join Bellevue Pain Institute and expand his knowledge and ability to treat complex spine and nerve conditions.

For over 22 years, Dr. Brown-Ruegg has been honored to have helped thousands of patients enjoy a higher functioning life without pain. Bringing hope, encouragement and results to his patients is something he’s proud and humbled by. He enjoys working on complicated spine pain cases and disc injuries, herniated or bulging discs and sciatica. Dr. Matt Brown-Ruegg has had the privilege to work on professional and semi-professional athletes and specializes in sports injuries, auto injuries, carpel tunnel, spinal degeneration, disc conditions, scoliosis, headaches, neck pain, and back pain. He provides full range of chiropractic services, including chiropractic, orthopedic, and neurological physicals and applies a variety of techniques including but not limited to Diversified; Manual Therapy; Sacral Occipital Technique; Flexion Distraction; Pain Neutralization Technique; Chiropractic Biophysics; Pettibon Technique; Activator; Thompson Drop Table; Extremity Adjusting and Gonstead.

Dr. Matt Brown-Ruegg regularly attends continuing education workshops, seminars and courses in an effort to continue to provide patients with the best care possible.

Kaitlyn Burnette DC 

Kaitlyn Burnette, DC
Palmer College of Chiropractic – 2017
IASTM Certified

Dr. Burnette’s passion for chiropractic started at an early age of 14 when she was swimming competitively for her local club team in North Carolina and injured her shoulder. Hesitant at first, her teammates convinced her to go see a Sports and Family Chiropractor after several unsuccessful attempts at physical therapy and pain medications; surgery was not an option she wanted to pursue at such a young age. Her chiropractor kept her competitive in the pool all throughout high school and at Campbell University, a Division I college where she obtained an athletic and academic scholarship. That same chiropractor was her source of inspiration to become a chiropractor herself to help show people that conservative care can have monumental impacts.

She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and focused many of her classes around athletic training and rehabilitation, and then went on to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida where she focused on sports chiropractic and rehabilitation, earning a certification in IASTM with SmartTools and knowledge in KT taping and myofascial release techniques as well. During her time at Palmer, she worked with many local college athletes, triathletes, and swimmers of all ages as she was an Age Group Coach for a local club team there. She knew she wanted to continue working with a health conscious and active community, and the Pacific Northwest seemed like the perfect place to continue her journey. Maintenance care with chiropractic, Platelet Rich Plasma, and trigger point injections have allowed Dr. Burnette to be an athlete her entire life, continuing to enjoy recreational swimming and rekindle her passion for beach and indoor volleyball, as well as adventuring through the Washington outdoors.

Holly Hensley, BSN, RN

Holly Hensley, BSN, RN
Pacific Lutheran University – 2025

Holly began her career at BPI in 2017 as an operations manager. Through close exposure to patient care and witnessing individuals successfully work through pain with the support of physical medicine and their providers, she developed a desire to play a more direct role in the patient journey.

In 2019, while maintaining her duties at BPI, Holly returned to school to pursue a career in healthcare, earning her CNA and MA-P certifications before completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University in 2025. In addition to her nursing role in active patient care at BPI, she also works as a Registered Nurse on the General Surgery floor at Valley Medical Center. General surgery is one of the busiest units in the hospital and also functions as a progressive care unit serving a wide range of surgical patients across most specialties.

As an RN, Holly is passionate about empowering patients through education and encouragement so they can return to fully enjoying their lives. Outside of work, she prioritizes an active lifestyle and enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and dog, often exploring the outdoors or heading out for solo runs.