#1 CHIROPRACTIC GROUP IN SAN DIEGO
Michael Gonzalez
C.M.T.
Techniques I Use: During a session I will use Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Massage, Trigger Point work, Structural Integration, Swedish. With a focus on your overall quality of movement. Other modalities that I am skilled at include Prenatal Massage, Sports Massage, and Lymphatic Massage.
About My Practice: I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients. Helping them with pain relief, movement issues within their sport or hobbies. I have helped a number of clients recover from injuries as well as achieve a personal fitness accomplishment they are pursuing. Within my ten years in practice I have helped a wide range of clients recover from injuries, surgeries, and movement compensations. With my training as a Human Movement Specialist (HMS), I look at your body as a whole. Meaning with my knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology I seek to find the root cause of your issue. Working with each client to develop a treatment plan that works for you.
About Me: I am a native Northern Californian. Transplanted to San Diego a number of years ago when I was lucky enough to find my wife in San Diego. I enjoy hiking, disc golf (at times), golf, going for runs, drawing, painting, and spending time with my family. My ten years of practice as a massage therapist has been very rewarding. I have had the pleasure of meeting a lot of great people. Any extra time I have I enjoy reading about my field. Learning more every chance I get. So that I can help a little more each time for each client.
Miller Williams
C.M.T.
Techniques I Use: I’m passionate about the art and science of massage therapy. I specialize in the modalities of deep tissue, neuromuscular, and Lomi Lomi. Drawing from my years of training and practice in Hawai’i, I bring the warm aloha spirit to each client interaction, promising a sanctuary of tranquility tailored to your needs.
About My Practice: My skill in diverse massage modalities is testament to my rigorous education at the Maui School of Therapeutic Massage. Trained by some of Maui’s leading massage therapists, I take pride in my detailed knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology, mastering a wide range of techniques to inform my unique fusion of styles. As a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Behavioral Change Specialist (BCS), I bring a cross-disciplinary perspective to massage therapy
About Me: My signature approach utilizes personalized postural and strength assessments, which I use with repeat massage clients to guide treatment planning.
Dr. Haroun Arefi
D.C.
Techniques I Use: Diversified adjusting to the spine and extremities, drop table, flexion-distraction table, myofascial release, corrective exercise, IASTM, breathwork correction.
About My Practice: My practice is anchored in finding out your “why.” I help you get out of pain, optimize your movement and stability so that you can do the things you love and that give you purpose. I look at you as more than the body part that is hurting. I treat through a holistic lens and work with you to address all contributing factors. I’ve worked with kids, the elderly, athletes, weekend warriors, gym rats, the work-from-home population and everything in between.
About Me: I was raised in San Diego, became a doctor of chiropractic in the Pacific Northwest, then lived in NYC for a few years before resettling back home. I played basketball internationally for a number of years and I still enjoy the game now. I love traveling the world and sipping on an espresso based beverage at a cafe.
Additional Languages: Dari/Farsi, Some Spanish
JONATHAN SCHOENFELD
L. Ac., MSTOM
Techniques I Use: Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, Japanese Acupuncture, Sports Acupuncture, PNF Stretching, Auricular Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Cupping, Gua Sha/Muscle Fascia Scraping, Kinesio Taping, Moxibustion, Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, Health Education, and Exercise Therapy.
About My Practice: My approach to diagnosis combines modern musculoskeletal range of motion testing with traditional methods such as pulse taking and channel palpation. For treatment I often combine massage and stretching in combination with acupuncture as complementary modalities. By combining these approaches I am able to be very effective at diagnosing and treating any type of pain and orthopedic disorders as well as a wide range of other disorders. I love to work with athletes to help them improve their performance, prevent injury, rehabilitation, and recovery. My specialties include sports medicine, men & women’s reproductive health, anxiety, depression, and digestive health. I’ve traveled to China, Japan, Tibet, and around the United States in pursuit of training with some of the top masters around the world.
About Me: I enjoy spending time with my wife and son, going to the beach, disc golfing, cooking, wood working, gardening, hiking, and camping.
Dr. Paul Peterson
D.C., D.A.C.N.B.
Techniques I Use: Diversified adjusting, drop table, myofascial release, PNF stretching, functional medicine, functional neurology, whiplash rehabilitation, prenatal care.
About My Practice: My practice is heavily influenced by my own experiences. I had 2 hip replacements by age 22. After years of compensation and continued limitation I started chiropractic care as a patient. Totally changed my life in 6 months and I decided to make it a career out if it.
A standard session with me utilizes adjusting, muscle work and/or stretching, and probably some dry humor. Specialties in hip issues and joint rehab & TMJ. I enjoy working w/ runners, cross-fitters, & weekend warriors. Also a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist and enjoy working w/ concussion and chronic pain.
About Me: I enjoy backpacking, doing yoga, being in the ocean, traveling abroad, and being a “foodie.”
Additional Languages: Spanish
Dr. Dan Miller
D.C.
Techniques I Use: Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner, Diversified technique, Gonstead technique, Thompson Drop technique, Flexion Distraction, Spinal Decompression, Activator, Upper Cervical techniques, Graston technique, Sacral-occipital technique, soft tissue techniques, active and passive stretching techniques, therapeutic exercise, gait analysis.
About My Practice: In my experience, the most interesting thing that occurs is the life of my patients! You and I will start by addressing what’s changed. You may sleep differently, your eating habits may change, you’ll take on new activities – and I get to meet with you to discuss how we can improve your overall quality of life through better motion and decreased pain. I’ll take care of your spine, but I’ll also look at your upper and lower extremities too – because this is our interface with our world. I’m one of a select few Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioners in San Diego. I blend the art of chiropractic care, with attentiveness to the extremities, and a focus on physical medicine that I use to help patients be at their best.
About Me: I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I was an active, three sport kid and artist, and the oldest from a family of four kids. A football tackling drill sent me to ER and with caution to my first chiropractor when I was 14. Visit after visit, I noticed my body unlocking seemingly for the first time. With my newfound freedom of motion, I became interested in becoming a chiropractor, so I set forth to the University of Pittsburgh studying pre-med as my path to chiropractic school. I graduated from the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida in 2008. I ran a successful practice up until 2017, and have since been working and living in Sacramento, CA, and Pittsburgh, PA. I come from the east coast, but knew from a very young age that I was destined to be out west! I love the beach, playing and watching all types of sports, getting into my projects of art and design, and music of all kinds!
Dr. Paul Thenard
D.C.
Techniques I Use: Diversified adjusting, drop table adjusting, extremity adjusting, myofascial release, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching, instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation, therapeutic exercises.
About My Practice: I like to see each patient as a puzzle, because I enjoy working with them to piece together their cause(s) of discomfort and then being able to look at the whole picture to create a tailored treatment plan for them both inside and outside of the office. My goal is to provide the best possible care to my patients by using a holistic approach to get to the root of the issue(s) for them. While each patient will have a different reason for coming in, I truly believe that everyone can benefit from chiropractic work and look forward to providing that to the San Diego community.
About me: A born and bred Southern Californian, I graduated from CSU Long Beach with a degree in Kinesiology. After four hectic years of being a student athlete there (pole vaulting) and just under four years of graduate school, I am enjoying more of the slow life now. I love growing food (gardener), fishkeeping (aquarist), and playing fetch with our enthusiastic pooch (half German Shepherd, half Labrador Retriever), LunaBear, at the dog park.
Dr. Bradley Fitzgerald
D.C.
Techniques I Use:Diversified adjusting, extremity adjusting, myofascial release, instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation, activator adjusting, therapeutic exercises, soft tissue therapy
About My Practice:I strive to provide holistic care and go after the root of the problem rather than simply treating the symptoms. I fell in love with chiropractic after numerous personal trips growing up from a variety of different sports injuries. I specialize in treating injuries ranging from sport-specific to everyday problems.
About Me: I live and breathe all things sports from watching to playing, and in my free time I enjoy escaping up to the mountains to snowboard on my day off or checking out the new local brewery.
Dr. Carmel Agdeppa
L.Ac
Techniques I Use: Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, Orthopedic Sports Acupuncture, E-Stim Acupuncture, Japanese Acupuncture, Auricular, Tui Na, Fire cupping/myofascial release, Gua Sha/muscle fascia scraping, PNF stretching, Kinesio Taping, Moxibustion, Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, Health Education.
About My Practice: My approach to treating patients combines my experience as a health educator, personal trainer and TCM practitioner. I have a lifelong dedication to improving lives and help patients attain optimum health. My experiences include treating patients at UCSD Cancer Research Institute, UCSD RIMAC, Seniors Clinic at First Lutheran Church in Downtown San Diego, Veterans Clinic and as a volunteer acupuncturist at the annual Military Stand Down.
About Me: I enjoy outdoor activities and cooking delicious meals at home. I love to travel and spend quality time with my husband and son.
Yvonne Ko
L.Ac
Techniques I Use: Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, E-Stim Acupuncture, Facial Acupuncture, Auricular, Tui Na, Fire cupping, Gua Sha, Moxibustion, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Health Education.
About My Practice: s a second generation of acupuncturist, I grew up in a family of oriental medicine practitioners. My approach to the treatment of illness is thru a holistic approach, merging the vital chi energy and meridians with natural medicine. My specialized areas of treatments include: immune and auto-immune disease, anxiety, depression, eczema, digestive GI disorders, thyroid condition, menopause syndrome, fertility support, male and female reproductive care, acute or chronic muscle pain relief.
About Me: l love bodyboarding and swimming at our beautiful San Diego beaches. I truly enjoy a walk at La Jolla Cove, immerse in the delightful sunset and gentle Pacific Ocean breeze, while paying a visit to my favorite seal friends.
Franziska Cichy Ramirez
C.M.T.
Techniques I Use: Deep tissue, Swedish, myofascial release, reflexology.
About My Practice: I’ve always been interested in holistic healing and through bodywork I found my calling. Through my own personal injuries and general discomfort from the work I was doing at the time I found how beneficial a massage can be and how my quality of life changed. I thrive when I can relieve aches and pains, help heal injuries and relax the mind. Every body is different and I adjust my sessions to fit your body’s individual needs giving you a personalized treatment every time. I will let tight muscles and tissue release by starting slow and will gradually apply deeper pressure getting the body’s “permission“ if you will. My hope is you can leave feeling like your best self!
About me: I grew up in Germany and have family both here and there and used to spend my summers in Long Beach with my grandparents until in 2015 I decided to move and in doing so connected to some distant family members who happened to be body workers and thus my interest in healing with my hands came to be! When I’m not working I like to cuddle my fat cat, do yoga, hike, explore new places and eat lots of good food.
Additional Languages: German
Paolo Errico
C.M.T.
Techniques I Use: Relaxation, Deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy, Sports massage, myofascial technique, trigger point, scrapping/guasha, cupping, and muscle activation technique.
About My Practice: I help professional athletes get back in the game after being sidelined by an injury. I have many years of experience helping CEOs heal from chronic back and hip pain so they can get back to their boardroom meetings and family lives. I have a deep passion to see people engage in life in the most wholistic way possible Through my bodywork and active listening to your specific needs, I will tailor an experience to bring a restorative experience for both mind and body. No two bodies are the same.
About me: I’m originally from the San Fernando Valley and just recently moved to San Diego. I enjoy hiking, cooking, and long connective conversations with friends.
Nikki Krause
C.M.T.
Techniques I Use:Ayurvedic Massage-Abianga Tradition, Chair Massage, Deep Tissue Manipulations, Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Massage, NeuroMuscular Therapy, Pregnancy Massage, Reiki I, II, and Reiki Master, Shiatsu, Spiritual Healing, Somatics, Sports Massage/Advanced Circulatory, Structural Alignment, Traditional Oriental Healing, Trigger Point Therapy Massage, Tui-Na, and Reflexology.
About My Practice:I love to work with athletes and individuals that want to continue to operate at their fullest potential. I have healed from multiple injuries using the Holistic Wellness Model, so I am inspired to work with individuals that are moving through injuries. I also have seen the benefits of committing to regular self care and body work, so I love to work with patients that just need regular maintenance.
About Me:I hale from the sandy shores of San Clemente and Mission Viejo, in Southern California. I have been an avid yoga practitioner for 21 years and yoga teacher for 12 years. I love to trail run, travel, dance, organic farm and vegan food prep. When I have any extra free time I love to spend time with my family and friends, hike and be outdoors with my husband and spend as much time with our daughter as possible.
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