ABOUT THE DOCTOR:

Dr. Neha Bhatia received her Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology from California state polytechnic university of Pomona in 2005. She then went on to work in the field of Corporate Health where she created and implemented wellness and health promotion programs for companies such as Toyota and Ford.

Dr. Neha received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences in 2011. She began her chiropractic career working with one of the premier chiropractic prenatal specialists in Los Angeles, specifically helping pregnant women with sciatica, pubic bone pain, rib pain, labor prep and breech presentation. She has been successful in turning dozens of breech babies so that mothers can have a natural birth and avoid having a C-section. Because of this, Dr. Neha has become a referral source for many OB/Gyn’s, midwives and doulas.

Along with her prenatal specialty, Dr. Neha is experienced in treating infants, adolescents, adults and the elderly. She is also trained in Myofascial Release Techniques for soft tissue rehab.

She believes strongly that our daily choices have long standing effects on us and those we care about. How we eat, move and think are the pillars for the foundation of health and the life we build for ourselves and our families.

PRACTICE SPECIALTIES

Our National City clinic offers a full range of chiropractic services. These services include adjustments/manipulations, cox flexion-distraction, myofascial release, therapeutic exercises, foot orthotics, lifestyle advice, nutritional counseling and postural correction. Treatment is provided for a wide variety of conditions including injuries related to the home or workplace, accidents and sports.

Our mission is to implement an effective chiropractic system of spinal correction and to help educate the patients about natural solutions that will provide improved health, comfort and physical strength, while providing exceptional holistic body care and enabling all to experience an enhanced quality of life.

ABOUT THE DOCTOR

Dr. Joe A. Hernandez completed his undergraduate studies in Exercise Physiology at the University of California, Davis. After graduation, he went on to complete three and a quarter years at Palmer College of Chiropractic where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2002. Before graduating Dr. Hernandez worked as an intern among chiropractic’s elite helping treat professional athletes in the San Francisco Bay area. Dr. Hernandez has been certified as a Qualified Medical Examiner for the state of California. He is committed to helping each patient reach his or her maximum health potential using a natural approach that respects the inner wisdom of the human body. The care he provides not only eliminates the bodies aches and pains but also strengthens your immune system. Dr. Hernandez goals are to help people with his extensive knowledge of how the body works, through compassion, dedication, and exceptional service.

Practice Specialties:

Accident Recovery Center is a full service wellness clinic offering personalized, quality chiropractic care, physical therapy, rehabilitation, ultrasound, massage therapy, physiotherapy and x-rays. We specialize in personal and work injury rehabilitation, auto accidents, sports injuries and effective care for the whole family.

About The Doctor:

Reza, Shakeri, D.C.

Dr. Reza Shakeri has 20+ years of experience in diagnosis and treatment of patients.  He is a diplomate of the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and is licensed by the State of California as a Radiography X-ray Supervisor and Operator.  Dr. Shakeri received his Bachelor’s degree from University of Albany in Albandy, NY in 1998, and graduated from Life Chiropractic College West-West.

Practice Specialties:

Menifee Chiropractic is a full service wellness clinic offering personalized, quality chiropractic care, spinal decompression, high power PEMF therapy, high power laser therapy, LED therapy, massage therapy, naturopathy, acupuncture, physiotherapy and x-rays. We specialize in personal and work injury rehabilitation, car accidents, sports injuries and effective care for the whole family.

About The Doctors:

Blake Caropino, D.C.

PRACTICE SPECIALTIES
San Diego Chiropractic Neurology offers traumatic brain and spinal injury evaluations and treatment services. We do a comprehensive musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and neurological exam. We also are equipped with diagnostic VNG and Dynamic Posturography to aid in brain injury assessments. Some of our treatment services offered include chiropractic, soft tissue mobilization/massage, neuro rehab, physiotherapy, and nutrition counseling. 

ABOUT THE DOCTORS

Dr. Jahangiri has a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West. He specializes in a variety of chiropractic techniques as well as neurological rehabilitation. Dr. Jahangiri is also a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board where he received a bulk of his neurological training. Dr. Jahangiri has also lectured for the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) and is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist through the BIAA. 

Dr. Albinder has very similar training. Dr. Albinder has a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West. He specializes in a variety of chiropractic techniques as well as neurological rehabilitation. Dr. Albinder is also a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board where he received a bulk of his neurological training. He has lectured for the Mary Seau CTE Foundation on brain injury.

“You are as young as your spine is mobile”

PRACTICE SPECIALTIES

Our office practices an integrated science based, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. We use broad diagnostic skills to help determine your chiropractic care coupled with therapeutic massage, physiotherapy, acupuncture, allergy & food sensitivity testing, A.R.T., the Graston Technique, and X-Rays.

ABOUT THE DOCTOR

Dr. Jay Kunard has been providing auto accident and work injury chiropractic care for hundreds of patients in his community. Trained in advanced chiropractic therapy for traumatic injury, Dr. Kunard and his staff are ready to assist you back to optimum health and wellness. His clinic has established a reputation of excellence, professionalism, and experience in personal injury cases and has been recognized by medical and legal offices throughout San Diego.

Dr. Kunard is originally from Carlsbad, California. Before pursuing a career in Chiropractic he studied Biology at the University of California Santa Cruz then went on to work in the field of Biotechnology. Dr. Kunard has always found the sciences to be intriguing but his true passion has always been to work in health care. He decided to redirect his career and attended Southern California University of Health Sciences (LACC) and received his Doctorate degree in 2007. Dr. Kunard is also recognized nationally as a Certified Strength and Condition Specialist (CSCS). He currently utilizes this expertise in physiotherapy & rehabilitation.

Dr. Kunard’s involvement with the ALCAT test started after a close friend overcame a compromised health condition called Crohn’s Disease through elimination of reactive foods. The ALCAT Test is a blood test that determines your genetic responses to foods, additives, and chemicals. Currently involved as a fitness expert for a genomic medicine group called MD Revolution he understood how genetics and metabolic actions play in our response to food. Seeing firsthand the relevance of blood testing for genetic responses to foods and chemicals, the ALCAT Test was implemented into his Chiropractic business and model of integrated health

Dr. Kunard is an associate member of the American Chiropractic Association, California Chiropractic Association, served as the president of SCUHS sports injury council, a spokesperson for San Diego Triathlon Club, a guest lecturer at Carlsbad High School sports future first. His future goal is to help promote further community involvement and education with the help of United Way of San Diego.

PRACTICE SPECIALTIES

The Chiropractic Center of North County is a full service clinic offering personalized, quality chiropractic care, massage therapy, nutritional counseling and physiotherapy. We specialize in personal injury rehabilitation, sports injuries and effective care for the whole family.

ABOUT THE DOCTOR

Dr. Kent W. Pollock II has been practicing in North County since 2003. He is a second generation chiropractor and has been around chiropractic his entire life. Dr. Pollock has also been a chiropractic patient, and has benefited, and seen countless positive life changing experiences in others through natural chiropractic care.

Following in his father’s footsteps, he graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College Los Angeles. After college, he moved his family to Carlsbad in 2003 and opened his practice in Encinitas. Dr. Pollock uses a variety of safe and effective chiropractic techniques in order to stabilize, strengthen, and heal the body. Over the years, he has learned that no two bodies are the same. He believes careful evaluation, history, and exam findings are needed in order to determine and provide the correct type of chiropractic care.

Dr. Pollock believes that everyone can benefit from chiropractic care regardless of age, current health problems, or pain levels. He is passionate about chiropractic and feels it improves a person’s quality of life and health.

PRACTICE SPECIALTIES

Chiropractic Family Health Center has been a family-owned and operated facility in El Cajon since 1965.  Dr. Chris Jesperson is a second generation chiropractic doctor. As a full service, bilingual (Spanish) chiropractic family practice, health services are offered to patients in all seasons of life, from newborn infants and children, active teens and young adults to working adults and senior citizens. Your care begins with a comprehensive consultation and examination followed by the chiropractic technique that best suits your particular condition; ancillary nutritional supplementation and/or physiotherapy is available if needed to help speed your healing process. Whether you are suffering from neck, and back pain, headaches, TMJ, sciatica, or shoulder, knee, wrist and ankle pain, our gentle, all natural treatment methods are highly effective without the use of invasive or medication-based interventions. Maternal care, both pre and post-natal is an area of specialization in our clinic that makes child birth both a natural and joyous event for both mother and child. Beyond caring for the whole family, Drs. Jesperson offer highly specialized treatment for injuries arising from workers compensation, auto accidents and sports injuries. Most insurance plans accepted as well as attorney liens.

Chiropractic Techniques Offered:               

• Diversified/Gonstead – standard manual manipulation
• Activator/TRT – gentle instrument adjusting 
• Webster – adjusting for expecting mothers
• Flexion/Distraction – for minor disc conditions
• Spinal Decompression – non-surgical treatment for bulging/herniated/degenerated discs

  

Ancillary Physiotherapy Available:

• Electrical Muscle Stimulation
• Therapeutic Ultrasound
• Intersegmental Traction
• Massage Therapy
• Hot/Cold Therapy
• Therapeutic Exercise

   

ABOUT THE DOCTORS

R. CHRISTIAN JESPERSON, D.C.

Dr. Chris Jesperson has practiced as a board certified Doctor of Chiropractic and Diplomate of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners for the past 35 years in the same location in East San Diego County. He graduated Summa Cum Laude and Valedictorian of his graduating class from Pasadena College of Chiropractic in 1982. Dr. Jesperson is a living example of the “Chiropractic Lifestyle” having been raised in a holistic environment by his father, one of the first chiropractors to practice in El Cajon. His postgraduate and continuing education pursuits through the years have covered a wide range of study and training in all facets of the diagnosis and treatment of the nervous, muscular and skeletal systems of the human body. Dr. Jesperson’s overarching philosophy of health recognizes that the body has been endowed with the innate ability to monitor, regulate and heal itself. His efforts, as a doctor of Chiropractic, are only to facilitate the restoration of proper function in order to eliminate pain and establish an overall state of “wellness.” As more and more healthcare consumers seek for conservative, drug-free, non-surgical solutions to their healthcare needs, Dr. Jesperson is confident that his “hands-on” chiropractic techniques combined with physiotherapy, nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices will increasingly be in greater demand. Having served as Team Physician for several local high school football, wrestling and soccer teams, Dr. Jesperson is well versed in treating sports injuries of all types. He is thoroughly knowledgeable in the treatment of industrial injuries, having qualified as a Certified Industrial Disability Examiner and Qualified Medical Examiner for the State of California. A major portion of his practice is dedicated to the treatment of those who have been injured in automobile accidents, where he enjoys a professional working relationship with specialty physicians and attorneys throughout San Diego County. Dr. Jesperson has maintained membership in the California Chiropractic Association and the San Diego County Chiropractic Society throughout the course of his career. He is fluent in Spanish which allows him to better serve the Hispanic community here in San Diego. Much of Dr. Jesperson’s free time has been spent as a volunteer, giving service to his church, Rady Children’s Hospital, St. Vincent de Paul Center and the American Red Cross. He is very pleased to say that he has been married to his wife, Margaret, for forty years and they have six children and twenty-one grandchildren (and counting).

DANIEL HENRIE, D.C.

Dr. Henrie has an undergraduate degree from Utah State University and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West. Dr. Henrie utilizes various chiropractic techniques, therapy modalities, and soft tissue techniques to help speed the healing process. As a member of the Chiropractic Family Health Center TEAM, Dr. Henrie is committed to giving his time, talents, and expertise in helping you achieve your goals and getting you back to where you want to be. Having competed in Running, Cycling, and Ballroom, and having danced for Utah Valley State College, Utah Regional Ballet, and The Sweetwater County Performing Arts Guild, Dr. Henrie has the experience and expertise to help in your recovery process.

As a graduate of Palmer West and a member of the Sports Council, Dr. Henrie has worked with world class athletes at facilities like San Jose Ballet, Sea Otter Classic and is currently the treating chiropractor for City Ballet of San Diego. This background gives you the ability to work together as a TEAM in approaching your needs from a unique perspective and to help get you back to your peak performance.

ABOUT THE DOCTOR

Jon Franks, D.C.

Dr. Jon Franks has been an athlete all his life and understands pain, having broken his back in 1985. He has served as team chiropractor and strength coach for UCLA basketball under the legendary Walt Hazzard. He also worked with the pro volleyball tour for a number of years.

Combining specific exercises and stretches with traditional Chiropractic is the brainchild of Dr. Franks that allows his patients to achieve a balanced health target unachievable solely by manipulation alone. Lifeforce Sports Chiropractic offers same-day or next-day appointments and detailed med/legal evaluations completed within two weeks of patient discharge.

Dr. Franks also worked with the US Olympic boxing team in the 84 Olympics, as well as 6 other countries including Italy, and was offered the Boston Celtics training job in 1987 but opted to stay in southern California.

Dr. Franks leads the way in personal injury treatment through continuing advanced therapies, exercises and Chiropractic.

He has been featured in virtually every health and fitness magazine including the holy grail (Muscle and Fitness). He has also appeared on hundreds of television interviews and shows, including but not limited to, the Late Show and the Merv Griffin show.

He was also the first wheelchair athlete to challenge ironman Hawaii and through his efforts there is a permanent category for both men and women in that race.

Wayne M. Whalen, D.C., Q.M.E., D.A.C.A.N.

PRACTICE SPECIALTIES

Ours is a family practice and provides general chiropractic care for conditions such as back and neck pain, headaches, and other musculoskeletal conditions. As a recognized authority in workers’ compensation, Dr. Whalen treats many injured workers, as well as automobile and other accident victims. We use a variety of gentle techniques as well as physiotherapy, and works with a variety of other providers.

ABOUT THE DOCTOR

Dr. Whalen graduated with a BS in Nursing from SDSU in 1978, and served as an ER and Life Flight helicopter nurse for 10 years before completing his DC degree at Palmer West Chiropractic College in 1986. Since then he has had extensive training in rehabilitation and is Board Certified in Chiropractic Neurology.

He has served his profession as president of the San Diego County Chiropractic Society and was president of the California Chiropractic Association for 1999-2000. He remains active on numerous state and national association boards, and is Past Chairman of CCGPP, the national chiropractic organization involved in translating research into evidence based care. Dr. Whalen is recognized as a chiropractic authority on workers’ compensation and writes and lectures extensively throughout the state. He is a state appointed Qualified Medical Evaluator, a Fellow of the Academy of Forensic and Industrial Chiropractic Consultants, a Fellow of the Internation Academy of Chiropractic Neuroloy and a Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors. He has been the recipient of numerous awards, including ‘Student of the Year,’ ‘New Doctor of the Year,’ and ‘Doctor of the Year.’

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

We are located across Rio Seco Elementary school, just south of Mast Blvd., on Cuyamaca St. at Riverwalk Dr.