meet the team

Chiropractor
Mickey Bumbarger D.C.
Doctor Mickey Bumbarger is a chiropractor at Logan Valley Chiropractic in Altoona, PA. Dr. Mickey (or Dr. B) was first exposed to Chiropractic care at the age of 4. His father was injured in an accident at work in 1985 in which he herniated multiple discs.
He remembers taking many trips to the Chiropractors office with his father, and to this day Dr. Mickey’s father still claims that his Chiropractor kept him “upright and walking” for many years, until he eventually needed to have back surgery to avoid permanent neurological damage. Dr. Mickey received his first adjustment at the young age of 7 after an incident during a wrestling practice caused his neck muscles to go into spasm leaving him unable to turn his head.
Dr. Mickey grew up nearby in the town of Clearfield, PA, and graduated from Clearfield Area High School in 2000. He began his undergraduate education at St. Francis University where he accepted an athletic scholarship to play Division I soccer for the Red Flash. After a year there, Dr. Mickey transferred to Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania to continue playing soccer, but also because BU offered more educational programs to choose from. While playing soccer at Bloom, he was a starting central midfielder for the Men’s Soccer team that was ranked as high as #8 in the country in Division II (the first time the school had ever earned a national ranking in soccer), and trained with a semi-professional soccer team for two summers. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, with a concentration in Statistics and a minor in Business, from Bloomsburg in December 2004. Then after some soul searching, he went on to attend New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls, New York, achieving dean’s list all 10 trimesters and graduating with Highest Honors. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in July 2010. He is certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and holds his Pennsylvania State license to practice Chiropractic, as well as Physiotherapy & Adjunctive Procedures. Dr. Mickey is also currently a member in good standing of the American Chiropractic Association and the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association.
As an athlete, Dr. Mickey has suffered from numerous injuries, and he too suffers from low back pain occasionally. In chiropractic school, he was diagnosed with bilateral pars defects at L5 with an Anterolisthesis of L5 on S1, by X-ray (yes that’s a mouthful), which can cause lower back pain, as well as numbness and tingling down his right leg. Because of this, Dr. Mickey truly believes that he can put himself in his patient’s shoes when it comes to understanding and relating to their pain. His condition not only makes him sympathetic but a much more effective practitioner because he knows from personal experience what treatments will work.
Dr. Mickey currently lives in Altoona with his wife, Lindsay, a teacher in the Altoona Area School District. They have a two-year-old daughter, Natalie (who was first adjusted when she was 3 weeks old!), two dogs (a miniature Dachshund and a German shepherd), and soon they will be welcoming another member of the family in late March 2014. Recently, he finished his 3rd year serving as the assistant coach for the Penn State University at Altoona Men’s Soccer Team. In his spare time, Dr. Mickey enjoys playing soccer anytime his wife will let him, golfing, watching sports when he can find the time, sneaking in workouts over his lunch break, and most importantly, spending time with his family.

Front Desk
Terry Bumbarger

Accountant & Therapy Room Manager
Jolene Cidor

Licensed Acupuncturist, Licensed Oriental Medicine Practitioner
Dr. Cuiling Zhang (or Dr. Z) L.Ac., L.OM
Dr. Cuiling Zhang (or Dr. Z), Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac), Licensed Oriental Medicine Practitioner (L.OM), practices acupuncture and herbal medicine in Pennsylvania. Dr. Z was a Medical Doctor or referred to as an Oriental Medical Doctor (OMD) in China.
Dr. Z received her Bachelor’s degree of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China in 1990, and later received Doctoral degree of Traditional Chinese Medicine from the same school, which is one of the top ranking Chinese Medicine schools in China. She was an Oriental Medicine associate chief physician at Yunlong Hospital in Jiangsu, China; Director of Chinese Medicine department at Bengbu Medical College in Anhui, China. Dr. Z came to the U.S. in 2011 and did research at University of Pittsburgh (UPMC Liver Cancer Center; Musculoskeletal Research Center in the Department of Bioengineering). Later she passed the PACAOM exam in the U.S. and became Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac) and Licensed Oriental Medicine Practitioner (L.OM) in Pennsylvania.
Dr. Z has abundant teaching experience and clinical experience in Acupuncture; Herbal Medicine; Cupping and Moxibustion.
Dr. Z specializes in treating:
CHRONIC & ACUTE PAIN CONDITIONS:
- Auto/sports injuries; Pain management; Neck pain; Shoulder pain; Low back pain; Knee pain; Sciatica, Arthritis.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome; Plantar fasciitis.
- Headache; Migraine headaches.
- Nerve pain; Muscle pain; Trigeminal neuralgia; TMJ disorder.
GASTROINTESTINAL CONDITIONS:
- Diarrhea; Constipation; IBS; Colitis; Abdominal pain; Acid reflex; Hiccup.
FEMALE & MALE ISSUES:
- Irregular Menstruation; Dysmenorrhea; Menstrual Cramps; Amenorrhea; Profuse leucorrhea; Premenstrual Syndrome; Menopausal Symptoms.
- Male sexual dysfunctions, Impotence, Prostate issues.
OTHER CONDITIONS:
- Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction; Frequent urination.
- Stress; Anxiety; Depression; Insomnia; Poor memory.
- Conjunctivitis; Tinnitus; Rhinitis; Acne.
- Seasonal allergies.
She is in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday morning.

massage therapist
Cindy McMurray L.M.T.
Cindy has been practicing massage and reflexology for 33 years! She also has additional training and experience in lymphatic drainage and prenatal massage.
Cindy combines various modalities in her massages, such as acupressure and neuromuscular, to meet each patients’ individual needs. Cindy’s hobbies include chainsaw carving, playing piano & singing, painting, and gardening.
She is in the office Monday, Wednesday and Friday
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
9:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday
9:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday
9:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Logan Valley Chiropractic
1710 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602