My Story. Your Health.
Dr. Rick Murphy, DC
Finding what others miss—in chronic pain and illness
Many patients who come to Origin Spine and Wellness have already tried multiple treatments.
They may have seen different providers, completed physical therapy, tried medications, or received chiropractic care, yet their symptoms continue to return or never fully resolve.
If that sounds familiar,
you’re not alone.
The focus of this clinic is diagnostic evaluation for people dealing with chronic pain, fatigue, or persistent symptoms that have not responded to previous treatment.
A new approach to chiropractic care
Who I help
Most patients in this clinic are dealing with issues such as:
• chronic pain that keeps returning
• persistent fatigue or low energy
• brain fog or cognitive symptoms
• injuries that never fully healed
• symptoms that do not show up clearly on standard tests
Many have already tried multiple treatments and are looking for someone who will take the time to evaluate the problem more thoroughly.
Meet Dr. Rick Murphy
Chiropractic Physician | Diagnostic Care for Chronic Pain and Illness
Before entering healthcare, he served as a Naval Officer in the U.S. Submarine Force after graduating from the United States Naval Academy. That experience shaped the way he approaches patient care today: with discipline, precision, and a strong sense of responsibility for the people under his care.
Dr. Murphy later returned to Idaho Falls to build a practice focused on helping people whose health problems have not been fully explained or resolved.
His training includes advanced study in applied kinesiology and functional medicine, both of which support a diagnostic approach to chronic health conditions.
At Origin Spine and Wellness, the goal is simple: slow down, investigate carefully, and identify the factors that may be driving a patient’s symptoms.
Chronic symptoms rarely come from a single cause.
At Origin Spine and Wellness, evaluation looks at three major contributors to health:
Structural
Assessment of the spine, joints, and nervous system to identify structural stress patterns that may affect movement and neurological function.
Chemical
Functional diagnostic medicine may be used to investigate metabolic, digestive, hormonal, or inflammatory contributors affecting health.
Emotional
Stress-related patterns affecting nervous system regulation may also play a role in chronic symptoms and are evaluated when appropriate.
Understanding how these systems interact helps determine what may be driving symptoms in each individual case.
What Care Looks Like
Care begins with a comprehensive evaluation designed to identify possible contributors affecting your symptoms.
During a typical visit you can expect:
• detailed history and examination
• applied kinesiology testing tailored to your case
• precise chiropractic adjustments guided by diagnostic findings
• clear explanations so you understand what we are doing and why
Some cases may also involve additional investigation through functional medicine testing or other supportive approaches when appropriate.
The goal is not to apply the same treatment to every patient, but to direct care toward the factors most relevant to your health.
A Personal Note
Outside the clinic, movement has always been an important part of Dr. Murphy’s life.
He holds a fifth-degree black belt in martial arts, which has provided decades of experience studying how the body moves, compensates, and adapts.
That background continues to influence the way he evaluates posture, movement, and long-term physical health.
Dr. Murphy grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School before serving a full-time mission in South Korea and later attending the U.S. Naval Academy.
Origin Spine and Wellness is his way of serving the community he grew up in.
Our Team
Sharlene Starnes, CMA
Clinical Assistant
Sharlene helps coordinate patient care and assists with the clinical side of the practice to ensure visits run smoothly.
Her role is to support both patients and the clinical process so that each visit runs efficiently and comfortably.