About
Dr. Burdash is the clinical director of the Proactive Healthcare, an Injury Center has been a practicing chiropractor for 20+ years. He has extensive experience in caring for spinal related issues. These range from trauma-related cases as a result of accidents and sports injuries to scoliosis. This accompanied with his comprehensive postdoctoral education, allows Dr. Burdash to treat both simple and complicated cases.
Dr. Burdash is supported by a caring, highly trained staff that is dedicated to meeting the needs of their patients in processing insurance, legal or work-related documentation. Dr. Burdash has also been recognized by the Academy of Chiropractic as a clinician of excellence. He has also been honored to be listed on "Best Chiropractors of Minnesota" for multiple years.
To view Dr. Burdash's list of qualifications, visit his CV page.
A Different Kind of Chiropractor
Dr. Nate Burdash is a chiropractic physician with post-doctoral expertise in trauma diagnosis, med-legal reporting, and spinal rehabilitation. He founded Proactive Healthcare to bridge the gap between traditional chiropractic care and standardized spine injury protocols, integrating evidence-based diagnostics with personalized functional rehab.
“Our approach combines advanced imaging and biomechanics as a foundation for empowering patients beyond symptoms — and supporting providers and attorneys beyond opinion.”
ProActive’s Mission Statement
Formal Qualifications & Training:
- Fellowship Candidate, Primary Spine Care
- Academy of Chiropractic, 2023 - Present
- MRI Interpretation Review Qualified
- Trauma Qualified – Cleveland University Kansas City (2023)
- Trauma Qualification – Imaging
- Trauma Qualification – Spinal Biomechanics
- Trauma Qualification – Comorbidity Triaging
Post-doctoral focus areas include:
- • Ligament laxity and AOMSI measurement
- • Disc injury and MRI age-dating analysis
- • Narrative reporting and expert witness documentation
- • AMA Guides impairment rating (5th and 6th Editions)
- • Neuromuscular, vestibular, and postural rehabilitation
- • Biomechanics and functional correction
➡️ View Full CV at U.S. Chiropractic Directory
Download Dr. Burdash’s Professional CV (PDF)
Med-Legal Expertise
Dr. Burdash provides:
- Plaintiff independent medical evaluations (IMEs)
- Trauma-based impairment ratings
- Causation and age-dating opinions
- Narrative injury reports
- Expert rebuttals to defense IMEs
- Live case consultations and testimony support
Patient Care and Clinical Philosophy
Dr. Burdash believes in treating the source, not just the symptoms. Each treatment plan is structured around:
- Movement-based chiropractic care
- Advanced imaging and objective testing
- Spinal stabilization and postural rehab
- Patient education and self-management strategies
- Measurable improvement in function, not just pain
Special clinical focus areas:
- Auto Injury & Whiplash
- Chronic & Post-Traumatic Headaches
- Disc Herniation & Ligament Laxity
- Postural and movement dysfunction
- Structural rehab and performance
Speaking & Educational Events
Dr. Burdash lectures on:
- Med-Legal documentation and injury causation
- MRI interpretation and imaging standards
- Ligament injury and spinal instability
- Plaintiff IME and reporting best practices
- Collaborating with attorneys and medical teams
To book a training session, CLE event, or clinic tour:
Email: info@proactivemn.com
I have been to many different chiros and PTs but Proactive Healthcare is so much different. They don’t just lay me down and push on my back and then put me on heat and stim. The clinic is full of all sorts of rehab devices. I work on my vision, balance, strength, and breathing. If something new hurts some day they have lots of therapies for the symptoms such as cupping, acupuncture, and vibration. I was skeptical about how vision drills could help my pain, but they really do. If you have tried different places and only get temporary relief, try Proactive Healthcare and I don’t think you will be disappointed.
Robert
Having suffered from chronic pain for over 6 years. I had trouble walking up stairs and have not been able to run of a mile without severe knee pain afterwards. After a few treatments with Dr. Burdash I no longer have a limp and can now run 2 miles without pain for the first time in over 6 years. Discomfort went from an average of 6/10 to 1/10 and I plan on signing up for a 5k run next summer.
Bill
I had tried seeing an orthopedic, primary care doctor and multiple physical therapists over the last few years for my shoulder pain. Dr. Burdash has gotten my pain to go away after a couple of visits with a completely different approach. He showed me some unique ways to move my shoulder and afterwards it doesn’t hurt with all movements. The exercises are easy to do at home and work for a few minutes a day to keep the pain away.
Barb
I had terrible balance issues and consistently have to look at the ground when I walk and use the handrails when using steps. Dr. Burdash has shown me specific drills to work on my vestibular system in my brain and now I feel far more stable. People are now commenting that my posture is much better, and I am standing and walking more upright.
Gayle
I came into Proactive with daily headaches and very tight restricted neck with pain. Dr. Burdash took a different approach compared to all the other places I went. We worked on visual exercises and I could immediately move me neck better. It took a week but afterwards I do not get any headaches anymore. It is great to not wake-up with headaches anymore.
Jim
I been going to PHC for about 2 years and Nate is great! Best Chiro
Marie A