Education and Credentials
Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Alex completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado Boulder studying Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience , giving her a deep understanding of how the brain and body work together. She then earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College West, where she graduated at the top of her class.
Before opening Backcountry Chiropractic, Dr. Alex provided care to students, staff, and athletes in the Chippewa Falls and Osseo-Fairchild School Districts in Wisconsin, including leading the high school athletic chiropractic program to support performance and injury prevention.
In addition to chiropractic, Dr. Alex brings an extensive experience in nutrition, advanced lab work, and herbal medicine from her time in the functional medicine space. She is also certified in Applied Kinesiology. This diverse background allows her to take a truly holistic and whole-body approach to health.
Professional Memberships
Women of the Summit
The Summit Chamber of Commerce
Chi Rho Lambda Sorority Alumni Vice President
Hobbies & Passions
Dr. Alex embodies the movement, outdoor-centered lifestyle she encourages in her patients. She’s an avid skier and loves spending her free time hiking, surfing, and golfing.
With a passion for nutrition, she also enjoys experimenting with new healthy recipes and finding creative ways to fuel an active life.
Above all, she loves helping others feel strong, energized, and confident enough to get back outside and do the things they love.
Dr. Alex Paul, DC, PAK
Founder, Chiropractor
Meet Dr. Alex
Her journey with chiropractic began in high school after a series of head injuries left her not feeling like herself. Physically, she battled the effects of brain injury. Emotionally, she carried the uncertainty and frustration that came with it.
Everything shifted when she found a chiropractor. For the first time someone, saw her not as a diagnosis, but a person with a body designed to heal. Through chiropractic care, she experienced firsthand how powerful it can be — not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. That experience changed the course of her life and inspired her lifelong passion for helping others on their health journey.
Having been a patient herself, she listens with empathy and intention. Patients often appreciate that she doesn’t just look at symptoms — she looks at the whole person.
Dr. Alex is passionate about helping individuals reconnect with their health through nervous system–focused chiropractic care and trust their bodies to fully step into the lives they were created to live.