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Dr. Jessica Grichy is not just a regular Chiropractor using Adjustments, Physiotherapy modalities and active Care to help you get rid of your pain. Services include Chiropractic adjustments, Craniosacral Therapy, Applied Kinesiology, Functional medicine, Lab testing, Nutrition as well as Functional neurology. She uses the Principles of Applied Kinesiology as a tool for her Chiropractic evaluation when necessary. She has also been studying and attending various seminars and lectures on the subjects of Neurology, Biochemistry, Endocrinology and Functional Medicine. Dr. Jessica Grichy incorporates it all into her practice today, she is passionate and fully dedicated to helping her community by providing the best care possible. She is doing so by being Honest and Compassionate and by treating every single one of her patients like family. Dr. Jessica Grichy emphasizes the need of educating her patients by sharing her knowledge on how to reach long term Optimal Health.

Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland in 1983
Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West 1992

Served as Director of the California Chiropractic Association-Los Angeles 2007, 2008, 2009

-Best of LA recipient and highlighted on TV
-Chiropractors Choice award recipient

Member of the Gonstead Clinical Studies society
Member of Gonstead Seminars of Chiropractic
Member of Gonstead Field of Dreams Association

Born and raised in New York, Dr. Berks passion for sports like Ice Hockey, Motocross, and Ski racing resulted in years of cumulative injuries mainstream medicine and drug treatments could not resolve. This led him intuitively to begin Chiropractic care and ultimately become a Chiropractor after experiencing first hand, the power the body has to heal itself. Creating an integrated medical practice has been the natural next step to help so many more people harness healthy alternatives to surgeries and caustics drugs.
Dr. Berks referral only practice has been in Beverly Hills since 1993.
Utilizing the Gonstead system of Chiropractic Dr Berk has set himself apart in the community as committed to the most precise, safe, and scientific process to diagnose and treat even the most difficult cases.

Raised in a family of doctors, Magdy S. Guirguis was always destined to be in the medical field. After years as a high school and college athlete and a 35-year career in volleyball as a player and a coach, Dr. Guirguis sustained many injuries, inspiring him to delve into the healing arts. His interest stemmed from his desire not only to relieve the pain but also to practice healthiness in his daily life.

Shortly after graduating from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles in 1988, Dr. Guirguis founded Advanced Chiropractic Center in 1991. In eight short years he founded Arbor Vitae Wellness Center as a way for his patients to receive their holistic healthcare all in one place. Through his 30 years of providing care for families, collegiate and professional athletes, and local sports teams, Dr. Guirguis has specialized in Chiropractic Manipulation, Applied Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, and Holistic Medicine to maintain the most efficient and effective healing for his patients.

His number one goal is to be of service to his patients in any way possible.

Outside of having a passion for the healing arts, Dr. Guirguis is a father who enjoys weight lifting, running, and volleyball. He believes in cultivating a healthy and balanced active lifestyle, as well as a spiritual approach to health, with meditation and a daily yoga practice.

Dennis Buckley, DC, is an experienced chiropractor and clinical director at Health Advantage Physical Medicine in Pasadena, California.

In 1993, Dr. Buckley graduated with honors from Southern California University of Health Sciences, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in Whittier, California. 

After graduating, he started practicing in Pasadena and worked with Dr. Michael Budincich for 11 years. Dr. Buckley moved to the new Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Pasadena clinic and worked as a private practitioner and clinician. 

In March 2009, he started The Health Advantage Health and Wellness Center. In January 2015, the Health Advantage Health and Wellness Center evolved into Health Advantage Physical Medicine. 

Dr. Buckley’s passion as a chiropractor extends beyond the clinic. He has served his profession at the local level up to the state level, and from 2004 to 2005, he was president of The California Chiropractic Association. He has served locally as the Chairman of the Board of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Buckley is married and has two “extra sons” and a daughter who serves in the United States Navy. He is from Downey, California, and is a third-generation Southern California native. 

Dr. Buckley has run three marathons. He loves to play golf, walk, read, and is a closet history buff. He loves spending time with his family, and he and his wife, Brenda, serve on the Marriage Matters ministry at their church, where they also chair the Marriage Mentor program.

Dr. Buckley mentors students from high school to graduate school and has made a study of success. He has authored two books, “Student Chiropractors On Road to Excellence” and “The Hole In Your Diploma”. He is working on his third book, “The Hole In Your Practice,” which should be out this summer.

Dr. Buckley enjoys helping people achieve their God-given potential in performance, health, or relationships. He feels blessed to work in a profession that helps people in many ways.

Miwa Yoshida, DC, is an experienced chiropractor and center director at Health Advantage Physical Medicine in Pasadena, California. She started her career as a rugby football trainer for Kobe Steelers (10 times Japanese national champion) and loves to study sports injury and training techniques. 

Dr. Yoshida has helped train and treat boxing champions and served as a team doctor for the professional basketball team in Japan. She has dedicated her life to learning holistic medicine practices, including acupuncture and chiropractic. 

In 1989, Dr. Yoshia graduated from the Meiji College of Oriental Medicine in San Francisco, California. In 1999, she graduated from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic School in California. Dr. Yoshia was an instructor at the Southern California University of Health Sciences in Whittier, California, and supervising doctor/clinician for ten years. 

In 2009, Dr. Yoshia co-founded the Health Advantage Health & Wellness Center. And in 2015, she co-founded Health Advantage Physical Medicine. Her knowledge of Eastern and Western medicine, nutrition, supplementation, and sports injury has helped many patients with challenging conditions.

Dr. Yoshida enjoys skiing and snowboarding. She used to be a gymnast and figure skater and has been very active her entire life, including playing soccer. She has four boys who are involved in karate and soccer.

Dr. Mackie is a chiropractor and a massage practitioner. He treats patients with a combination massage and chiropractic adjustments. His technique is designed to relax the muscles surrounding a joint with soft tissue work then adjust the joint when the body is relaxed so as to get the maximum effect. The chiropractic techniques he uses are manual manipulation and the activator in a diversified manor. Dr. Mackie specializes in deep tissue and trigger point therapy.

Thomas Marinaro, D.C. attended Chiropractic school in Marietta, Ga where he finished four years and earned his Doctor in Chiropractic. He chose this school due to its philosophy & reputation in teaching a more diverse approach along with its skills in adjusting the human spine.

Dr. Marinaro comes from a family of Chiropractors. His dad TJ, graduated from NY Chiropractic college and was one of the first Chiropractors to practice in Rome, Italy. He remembers with pride & amazement on how the patients responded with satisfaction after an adjustment. Not to say the line of patients spilling into the streets waiting to get adjusted that had a great influence in Dr Marinaro’s decision to follow the same profession.

After completing his undergraduate in Italy, he then moved back to the States to pursue his studies in Chiropractic. After completing 4 years, instead of joining his dad in Rome who was holding the practice for him, he decided to join his brother in Los Angeles where they opened 3 offices & practiced together before selling the practices & then finally opening up on there own.

Dr. Marinaro has been practicing on 3rd & Sweetzer in Los Angeles, & W. Hollywood, Beverly Hills for the past 25 years. He joined a close MD friend from Harvard and attended and earned a Doctorate in Homeopathy which he incorporates along with rehabilitation, fitness, exercise & nutrition in his practice & approach to health & treatments of the spine & body.

At the Pain Relief Center, in addition to Chiropractic, they offer a variety of massages and Acupuncture. His patient base is largely from the entertainment industry and they accept most private PPO insurances.

The LA Chiropractor is a comprehensive chiropractic practice that provides services to Marina del Rey, California and the greater Los Angeles, California area and focuses on improving the health of each patient. Our Chiropractors are board-certified and offer custom corrective care for people who live in pain, have diminished balance, and injuries, recurring health issues such as migraine headaches, and much more.

Our doctors offer a multitude of chiropractic techniques, from gentle adjustments using handheld instruments to hands-on structural adjustments using drop tables. All to provide the patient with the best chiropractic care to improve health and healing. Patients find the care plans that we create to provide them long-lasting results.
Patients also love non-surgical options to nerve and disc issues such as our non-surgical spinal decompression. Non-surgical spinal decompression help patients suffering from sciatica, bulging disc, nerve compression, radiculopathy, and neuropathy. Find more information blow.

The LA Chiropractor offers advanced chiropractic care to people who suffer from post-concussion syndrome, back pain, neck pain, lower back pain, sciatica, migraines, sports injuries, and car accidents.

I’m Dr. Jahi Smith, DC, the lead doctor at The LA Chiropractor Marina Del Rey. Together with our dedicated team, we’re on a mission to save lives, one spine at a time, through the loving service of chiropractic care.

I firmly believe in the innate power of the human body to heal itself. My goal for every patient isn’t to “heal” them, but to guide them toward unlocking their body’s natural ability to restore balance and function. As I often say, “The healer is already within you. My role as your wellness coach is to remove the barriers preventing you from achieving optimal health.”

Using techniques like diversified chiropractic adjustments, HVLA, SOT blocks, myofascial release, and other soft tissue modalities, I combine skill and care to help patients regain their vitality. My thorough diagnostic approach and compassionate care ensure that each patient’s journey is personalized and effective.

If you’re ready to take the first step toward wellness, I invite you to let me help you. Let’s get your spine checked and turn your power on!

Victor Nazarian, DC, is an experienced and caring chiropractor in Los Angeles. He has been in practice since 1995 and founded IHS Medical Group to bring patients the best integrated medical care for acute and chronic pain, health, and well-being.  The IHS Medical Group team includes himself and Dr. James Calder.

Dr. Nazarian completed his doctorate of chiropractic at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in Whittier, California. After completing his studies, Dr. Nazarian founded Nazarian Family Chiropractic where he served individuals and families in Los Angeles. After two decades in practice, Dr. Nazarian obtained advanced holistic medical training and founded IHS Medical Group. The team incorporates traditional chiropractic care and massage therapy with pain management, weight loss, reiki, and stem cell and regenerative therapies.

Dr. Nazarian treats every patient as an individual and develops a unique treatment plan based on each patient’s needs and health goals. He also educates patients about their bodies and how they can incorporate healthy lifestyle activities into their lives, including back pain prevention, exercise, sleep, and nutrition.

Dr. Nazarian is accepting new patients.

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Suzan Starler, DC, Cert. MDT, is a board-licensed chiropractor who provides comprehensive holistic care at her private practice, Dr. Suzan Starler Investigative Nutrition, in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. As a functional medicine practitioner, she combines her experience and expansive knowledge to help her patients finally understand what’s happening in their bodies and the steps they can take to actively support their own health and healing.

After completing her Bachelor of Science in human biology at the University of Los Angeles, California (UCLA) in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Starler earned her Doctor of Chiropractic at Southern California University of Health Sciences (formally known as the Los Angeles Chiropractic College) in Whittier, California.

Since earning her Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Starler has expanded her knowledge, completing post-graduate work at the McKenzie Institute International® and the Institute for Functional Medicine®. Some of her coursework includes clinical nutrition and diversified technique, nutritional management of underlying causes of chronic disease, and breaking the complex web of leaky gut.

Dedicated to her profession, Dr. Starler is certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) by McKenzie Institute International and has advanced clinical training in Nutrition Response Testing® and Quantum Neurology®. She’s also a professional member of the American Chiropractic Association, McKenzie Institute International, Santa Monica Professionals, Holistic Chamber of Commerce, Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, and West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.

When it comes to health and wellness, Dr. Starler tells her patients there is always hope and healing takes time, consistency, and self-discipline.

A graduate of Southern California Health Institute, Andre is a trigger point and posture specialist who uses a blend of medical massage/sports therapy with traditional Chinese medicine. With every massage he delivers a unique blend of therapy to treat each of his clients’ soft tissue needs.

His Swedish and deep tissue combination of strokes organize tissues to their peak stability and performance. His range of techniques include: deep tissue, reflexology, swedish, sports therapy, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, acupressure and rolfing… Which are all concluded with a blend of energy work and even Reiki. This will leave you with a raw feeling of satisfaction, especially when you wake the following morning.

As a Certified Athletic Trainer and Chiropractor, Wayne Higashi, D.C., has over 20 years of experience in working with athletes and patients achieve their health goals. Dr. Higashi, D.C., graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara and Southern California University of Health Sciences and is now a licensed member of the California Chiropractic Association and the Vice President of the Santa Monica Chapter.

Frustrated by the lack of patient-first care in the medical system, Dr. Higashi and his wife, Stephanie Higashi, D.C., established Health Atlast in 2012. Their multidisciplinary clinics allow an array of doctors to communicate effectively to give every person the attentive, personalized treatment they deserve.

Dr. Higashi, D.C., cares about every patient. By listening to the patient and obtaining a thorough health history, exam and x-rays if needed Dr. Higashi, D.C., gets to the root cause. Each patient leaves with a greater understanding of their body and a personalized course of treatment to greatly improve the quality of their lives and athletic performances.

His life-saving efforts go beyond the chiropractic field, as Dr. Higashi, D.C., is also a certified rescue diver and has American Red Cross CPR certification. Dr. Higashi, D.C., aims for every patient to feel safe, heard, and healthy when under his care.