CAROL SPIEGELMAN, D.C., Q.M.E., I.M.E. / CHARLES P. SALANGER, D.C.

PRACTICE SPECIALTIES

Massage therapy, physical therapy, modalities, nutritional supplements, and flexion/traction. We also offer nutritional counseling and weight management. There is an x-ray facility on site.

ABOUT THE DOCTORS AND STAFF

Dr. Spiegelman graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West, Cum Laude in 1986. She received her diploma from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners in 1985, her Disability Evaluator status in 1991, and was appointed a Qualified Medical Examiner in 1993. She is also an Independent Medical Examiner for the State of California, Health and Welfare Agency, EDD.

Professionally she is affiliated with the California Chiropractic Association and the San Diego County Chiropractic Association. She was selected to contract with Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation and Scripps Health to provide chiropractic services to managed care and workers’ compensation patients in 1995. She specializes in the evaluation and treatment of industrial, sports, and personal injuries. Dr. Spiegelman is also currently a specialty physician with the Sharp Medical Clinic providing treatment for work related injuries.

Dr. Charles Salanger graduated Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in 1985. He received his diploma from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners in 1985. He attended the University of Dayton and received a Bachelor Degree in biology from the State University of New York. Professionally, he is affiliated with the California Chiropractic Association, the San Diego County Chiropractic Association and the International Chiropractic Association of California.

Dr. Salanger has a family chiropractic clinic in San Diego where he has been practicing for 15 years. He has completed postgraduate courses associated with auto injuries, sports injuries, work related injuries, and clinical nutrition. The clinic is staffed and equipped for the evaluation and treatment of injuries, nutritional evaluation and counseling, and the promotion of wellness and preventive health care.

“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.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From the 5 Freeway, exit east on Del Mar Heights. Take a right on Carmel Country Rd. and take an immediate right into the business park. We are on the second floor in the major business building.

PRACTICE SPECIALTIES

West Coast Chiropractic Center 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. Derek Rupp is a 1996 graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles. Dr. Rupp has been a chiropractor treating patients in the Carlsbad area for 17 years.  He loves the family atmosphere of his office, and enjoys getting to know the patients and their families.

Dr. Rupp uses a variety of techniques in his clinic including Pettibon, Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP), the Palmer method and Gonstead.  Dr. Rupp is also certified in the Webster Technique and is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

Liens are accepted, attorney and medical referrals are available upon request.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

West Coast Chiropractic Center is location near the corner of Carlsbad Village Drive and El Camino Real in Carlsbad.  Exit the 78 Freeway, and head South until you reach 3144 El Camino Real.  You will need to make a U-Turn at Carlsbad Village Dr.

PRACTICE SPECIALTIES

Salt-Kohler Family Chiropractic is a full service clinic offering personalized, quality chiropractic care, massage therapy, nutritional counseling, physiotherapy and x-rays. We specialize in personal and work compensation injury rehabilitation, sports injuries and effective care for the whole family.

ABOUT THE DOCTOR

Dr. Andrew Kohler has been a chiropractor for 26 years. 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. Drew received his Bachelor’s degree from UCLA in 1979, and graduated from Palmer Chiropractic College-West in 1986. He is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician and served on the Sun Micro Systems Work Comp panel for 10 years.

Dr. Kohler uses a variety of techniques in his clinic, including Diversified, Flexion/Distraction, Activator Method, and Thompson drop. His clinic employs two massage therapists, and a chiropractic assistant.

Liens are accepted, attorney and medical referrals are available upon request

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From I-5: Take the E St. exit and head east. Go past 3rd Ave. and take a right on Church Ave. We are on the right side at 272 Church Ave. Ste. 1

From I-805: Take the E St exit and head west. Go past 2nd Ave. just before 3rd Ave. and take a left onto Church Ave. We are on the right side at 272 Church Ave. Ste. 1