Dr. Tom Walton is a full-time faculty member at NUNM teaching physical medicine, an instructor for the Tulip continuing education seminars and an adjunct faculty member at University of Western States. He also maintains an active chiropractic practice at Ashton Chiropractic Center in southeast Portland. 

In his free time, Dr. Walton is an active stage, film and television actor. He has appeared in numerous Portland stage productions, independent films, and a guest star appearance on Grimm and Shrill.