Tanya Horsten, D.C.
Non-surgical Spinal Decompression in Naples, FL
Dr. Tanya Horsten, Naples Chiropractic Physician, was born and raised in New York’s scenic and historic Hudson River Valley near West Point. She is a third-generation doctor; her father is a Dentist and her grandfather was a Surgeon. She knew from a young age that she wanted to become a doctor. While on a family ski trip to the two-time Olympic Village of Lake Placid, NY she sustained an injury to her back and sought the care of a chiropractor– This injury helped shape her career path.
“It is my job to educate my patients in the best way to care for their spine, to help them to maintain a healthy weight, stay mobile and active and reduce daily stresses on their spine and body.”
Dr. Horsten received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Marist College in NY with a concentration in Sports Health Science. She was a 4 year intern on the Sports Medicine staff under the guidance of Team Orthopedists from NYC’s esteemed Hospital for Special Surgery. She was named Head Student Athletic Trainer. Her internship provided her tremendous knowledge in the first aid, care, prevention and management of various sports injuries. She utilizes this knowledge daily in her practice.
Dr. Horsten received her Doctorate in Chiropractic from Life University in Marietta, Georgia. She trained in Atlanta from 1994-1998; in 1996 Atlanta hosted the summer Olympic Games.
She is married to Karl Horsten, MD (Anesthesiology), and is privileged to attend many medical symposiums both inside and outside her field to stay on top of the latest health care advances.
Dr. Horsten is Vice President of the Collier County Chiropractic Society, a member of the ACA (American Chiropractic Association), the FCA (Florida Chiropractic Association) and the Naples Chamber of Commerce.
It is her privilege and honor to care for the fine people of Southwest Florida for over 15 years.
Practicing Chiropractic Since 1999
Life University
Doctor of Chiropractic, December 1998Marist College
Bachelor of Science (Biology/Sports Health Science), 1993
Get to know Dr. Horsten
Q. What’s your favorite part of the job?
Helping people feel better is the best part of my job!
Q. What do you like to do when you’re not working?
Going to the beach, boating, tennis, scuba diving and spending time with my family.
Q. What’s something about you that not many people know?
- I have two healed compression fractures in my back at T12 and L1.
- I was invited down the Olympic bobsled run while on a family ski holiday in Lake Placid, NY.
- I was raised on a horse farm and was an equestrian competing in show jumping through most of my youth.
- Having had my share of back injuries has made me a more sympathetic, compassionate and caring doctor.