Meet the Team

Dr. Jon Budihas, D.C. | Owner/Chiropractor

Dr. Jon Budihas is originally from the small, beach-side community of Ludington, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies in social sciences. Upon graduation, Dr. Jon received his secondary teaching certification in civics, economics, and history, among others. While serving as a high school teacher in Michigan and North Carolina, Dr. Jon discovered that he had what he considered to be a different calling.

As a high school and college athlete, Dr. Jon suffered many injuries. It was recalling his previous experience with principled chiropractic that caused him to leave his former career as an educator to pursue a chiropractic degree from the largest and most respected chiropractic school in the world, Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa.

Dr. Jon has been blessed with the privilege of serving at some of the largest and most successful chiropractic practices in the country. While in school, he studied alongside one of the leading extremity adjusting experts in the world, in Bettendorf, Iowa. He completed over 300 additional hours of training, solely focused on the extremities of the body. This means that outside of the spine, he is able to help people with a variety of other health concerns in areas including the hips, knees, ankles, feet, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, and even the TMJ!

After completing his preceptorship in Golden, Colorado, he decided to settle in North Denver and continue to serve the greater Denver community. Dr. Jon has extensive training and experience with in family care, pediatrics, athletes, and overall wellness promotion. Dr. Jon’s passion is to educate and care for the people and families of greater Denver through neurologically-based chiropractic care so that each man, woman, and child can grow up living happy, healthy, unencumbered lives as was intended.

In his free time, Dr. Jon enjoys spending time with his family, working out, reading, and listening to podcasts.

As a high school and college athlete, Dr. Jon suffered many injuries. It was recalling his previous experience with principled chiropractic that caused him to leave his former career as an educator to pursue a chiropractic degree from the largest and most respected chiropractic school in the world, Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa.

Dr. Courtney Tate | Chiropractor/Pediatric Specialist

Dr. Courtney was born and raised in Birmingham, AL. He graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Microbiology and a desire to help people become the best versions of themselves. During an internship in a chiropractic & therapy office, Dr. Courtney witnessed amazing transformations and truly enhanced lives and knew his calling was to chiropractic.

Dr. Courtney attended the largest chiropractic school in the world, Life University. In addition to practicing and perfecting chiropractic techniques, he also discovered a passion for helping pregnant and pediatric populations. He is certified in the Webster Technique, focused on restoring the integrity of a mother’s pelvis. It allows for more comfortable and safer births for both mom and baby. He also completed a 14-month, 168-hour training program specifically focused on addressing challenges facing pregnant and pediatric patients. This makes him one of the most experienced and well-trained practitioners in Westminster.

Dr. Courtney found his way to Colorado seeking the serenity and solace of nature. He worked at a practice in Boulder for 3 years to build up his experience and home his expertise. In Westminster, he found a young, vibrant community that he felt would be a perfect match for his skill sets. He looks forward to continuing to get to know that fascinating people in this beautiful place.

In his free time, Dr. Courtney enjoys hiking and exploring with his dog. He can also often be found shooting hoops at the basketball court. Dr. Courtney cannot escape his passion – he truly enjoys giving talks in community settings and educating people about the benefits of chiropractic care.

Staying true to his dedication to long-term wellness, Dr. Courtney values the trust and relationships built with practice members. He understands that while physical concerns bring people into the office, the emotional connections formed keep them coming back. He believes that these relationships are an essential component in one’s journey toward healing.

Bri Williams | Office Manager

Bri is a Colorado native who grew up in mainly in Brighton. She has always been very family oriented as she always had them close by. She has a long-term boyfriend and a step-daughter who she loves dearly. Bri found her passion for Chiropractic care after suffering from a slipped disc back in 2020 that affected her not only physically but mentally. She knew it was time for a change from working in retail for 5 years. She began working for Cardinal in 2022 and began working as the office manager in 2023 and quickly saw the benefits of getting Chiropractic care consistently. She truly has a passion for helping people who suffer from the same thing she did as well as other issues. This job changed her life in more ways than one and also gave her more time to spend with her family. She truly loves what she does and it shows in the way she handles all her tasks in the office and her relationships with the patients.

Jess Gracia | Chiropractic Assistant/Softwave Technician

In 2022, after struggling with a neck injury, Jess decided enough was enough and sought care at Cardinal Chiropractic. Through her own healing journey, she discovered not only the incredible benefits of chiropractic care but also a passion for helping others experience the same transformation. In 2025, Jess joined the Cardinal Chiropractic team, where she is dedicated to supporting patients throughout their healing journeys. She loves building meaningful relationships, encouraging others on their path to better health, and being a part of a team committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those they serve. 

Jess is proud to call Colorado home and values spending quality time with the people she loves most. Whether she’s with her family, friends, her boyfriend, or traveling to Mexico to visit relatives. In her free time, Jess enjoys crafting and listening to music.