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Dr. Talamantes is a dedicated and experienced chiropractor committed to enhancing your overall well-being through a natural and holistic approach. With a passion for empowering individuals on their journey to optimal health, Dr. Talamantes brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and compassion to every session. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Sports and Exercise Science and minor in Nutrition from University of Northern Colorado in 2016. Dr. Talamantes boasts a rich background in chiropractic care, having honed his skills through years of rigorous education and hands-on experience. With a Doctorate degree in Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic, he cultivated a deep understanding of the body's intricate biomechanics and the profound impact it has on our daily lives. His commitment to staying abreast of the latest advancements in chiropractic science ensures that you receive the most effective and up-to-date care available.

As part of the Spence Chiropractic team, Dr. Talamantes goes beyond merely addressing physical symptoms. We understand the holistic nature of health, recognizing the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit. By taking a comprehensive approach to wellness, we seek to uncover the underlying causes of discomfort, pain, and restricted mobility, addressing not only the symptoms but also the root issues.

Dr. Talamantes follows the Spence Chiropractic model of tailoring each treatment plan to an individual’s unique needs and goals. Our initial consultations involve a thorough assessment, during which we attentively listen to your concerns and gain insights into your medical history and lifestyle. This comprehensive understanding enables our dedicated doctors to create a personalized treatment roadmap that aligns with your preferences and aspirations.

Dr. Christopher Spence provides chiropractic care. physiotherapy, and nutritional counseling at Spence Chiropractic Center in San Diego, California since 1996. Patients who are experiencing back pain, neck pain, headaches, or other types of pain can receive treatment that relieves their symptoms and reduce their risk of having it recur. Dr. Spence is a Board-eligible certified chiropractic rehabilitation doctor with several years of experience providing chiropractic care. 

Dr. Spence has gained a solid reputation for offering exceptional chiropractic care in the San Diego area. In fact, City Beat voted Spence Chiropractic Center as Best Chiropractic Office in San Diego for 15 years. The California Chiropractic Association also named Dr. Spence Doctor of the Year twice.

Dr. Spence has extensive experience in chiropractic care. He has served on the California Chiropractic Association’s Board of Directors for six years and has 200 hours of postgraduate studies in chiropractic rehabilitation. He has also completed post-graduate studies in specialized areas, including whiplash, neurology, and advanced personal injury.

As a chiropractor, Dr. Spence is committed to helping patients who have been injured achieve a full recovery and enjoy an improved quality of life. He designs personalized treatments for patients that often include adjustments, physiotherapy, nutritional counseling and ergonomic recommendations. Patients who come to Dr. Spence for auto accident injuries, sports injuries, and other injuries can depend on him to provide outstanding care.

With 26 years in practice, Foundation of Health Chiropractic Center is well known as the go-to provider of chiropractic health and wellness care in the San Diego, California, area.  

Practice chiropractor Thomas Rardin, DC, is a seasoned chiropractic care specialist who uses 100% noninvasive state-of-the-art techniques to provide the best in personalized patient-centered care. 

Many patients who come to Foundation of Health Chiropractic Center seek relief from arthritis, carpal tunnel, back pain, knee pain, neck pain, headaches, and other types of short- or long-term pain. 

Chiropractic offers immediate help with pain management using innovative noninvasive therapies like chiropractic care, corrective exercises, and lifestyle counseling, but it also provides long-term whole-person health benefits. 

Dr. Rardin is passionate about helping patients rediscover their health. He emphasizes prevention and wellness care, following the philosophy that preventing illness is easier than treating it once it takes hold. 

Foundation of Health Chiropractic Center lives up to its name by providing a stable and secure new foundation to build wellness from the ground up. Dr. Rardin personally customizes a recovery and wellness plan for every individual and guides them throughout. 

To find a noninvasive and drug-free path to a new life of wellness, call Foundation of Health Chiropractic Center or click the online appointment feature now. 

At Premier Chiropractic, located in Laguna Hills, California, Dr. Sean Rundle and his qualified staff offer patients chiropractic care for the relief of headaches and migraines, herniated discs, TMJ, shoulder, back and neck pain, and much more. Massage therapy services are also available. Dr. Sean Rundle is a state board and national board certified chiropractor serving patients in the Orange County area. The mission at Premier Chiropractic is to help and empower as many people as possible regardless of their situation, condition, or financial situation.

Dr. Sean graduated from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic and has studied practices such as the Palmer, Gonstead, Diversified, Activator and Thompson Drop Table method. Dr. Sean also has a focus in chiropractic for pediatrics and pregnancy, sports injuries, auto and work-related injuries. He has over twenty years of experience serving his community and donates his time as a wellness expert to speaking on various topics of health and wellness. Dr. Sean speaks at corporations, church groups, and community centers and is co-owner of a coaching and consulting company for chiropractors across the nation.

Dr. Sean’s love and passion for helping others through quality chiropractic care remain stronger than ever. He is dedicated to helping you and your family get out of pain and back to life!

Marissa Gonzalez, MS, OTR/L, CHT, is a highly skilled occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) specializing in upper extremity rehabilitation from shoulder to finger. She offers expert care to patients at Ortho 1 Medical Group in San Diego, California.

With a passion for helping patients regain function and independence, she delivers personalized, evidence-based care to support recovery from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions affecting the hands and arms.

Marissa earned her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from San Diego State University and went on to complete her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of St. Augustine. She achieved the prestigious CHT credential, demonstrating her expertise after completing over 5,000 hours of hand therapy practice and passing a rigorous certification exam.

Her diverse clinical experience spans neurorehabilitation, inpatient acute care, geriatrics, skilled nursing, and home health care, equipping her with a holistic, patient-centered approach. 

Whether addressing post-surgical recovery, nerve conditions, or repetitive strain injuries, Marissa tailors treatment plans to help individuals return to daily activities and improve their quality of life.

Outside of work, Marissa enjoys spending time with her husband, toddler, and two dogs. She loves exploring the outdoors, visiting museums, and discovering new restaurants.

Dr. Spencer is a native of Encinitas, CA, and has been licensed by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners since October 2025. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Riverside in 2021 and her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences in 2025.

She has been an advocate of chiropractic her whole life, having sustained sports injuries throughout her childhood that were successfully treated through chiropractic care. She uses these experiences to help focus her practice around a variety of topics such as pediatrics, family care, sports injuries, and preventative treatment. She incorporates a variety of techniques to best suit the needs of every individual patient, such as Diversified, Thompson drop table, Cox flexion/distraction, SOT blocking, Activator technique, and the Sigma Station.

Dr. Spencer enjoys golfing, staying active in the community, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Berry is licensed by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners and a certificate holder of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He is licensed by the State of California as a Radiography X-ray Supervisor and Operator. He did his undergraduate studies in biology at the California State Universities, Chico and San Diego. Dr. Berry achieved academic honors while attending the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic where he graduated with the Doctor of Chiropractic degree and then completed his clinical internship in early 1997. He has been a colleague of La Costa Chiropractic since 1996, and the Clinic Director since 2005.

Dr. Berry continuously challenges and updates himself with continuing education seminars, conventions and symposiums focusing on a variety of topics including sports injuries, traumatic injuries, pediatrics and advanced topics in clinical chiropractic. He received a postgraduate diploma from the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance in electromyographic theory, technique, and interpretation.  Dr. Berry was the recipient of the "Chiropractor of The Year" award in 2009 from The Masters Circle group.

Dr. Berry sees patients of all ages and uses a variety of techniques in his practice including; Diversified, Upper Cervical Specific, Thompson drop table, Cox flexion/distraction technique, and Activator method. Dr. Berry directs his practice towards allowing chiropractic to help improve his patients' health naturally while addressing their symptoms, prevention, overall spinal function and wellness. Dr. Berry takes pride in the fact that he has helped many patients avoid surgery, require less medication, recover from injuries, and help conditions where traditional medicine was unsuccessful.

Dr. Berry enjoys being active in the North County community. He is a member of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, has served as the team chiropractor for the North County Cheetahs semi-pro football team and has provided his services to the San Marcos High Football Team.

Out of the practice, Dr. Berry is a native Californian and was born and raised here in North County. He was an oarsman for the San Diego State University Men's Crew Team and currently enjoys surfing, snow skiing, exercise, outdoors, and time with his wife and children.

Mission: To educate our patients and help our patients improve their health and wellness naturally, through chiropractic care.

After retiring in 2006, Dr. Lee Wood comes full circle as he rejoins our clinic and the La Costa Chiropractic & Wellness family.

Dr. Wood began 30 years ago with the opening of La Costa Chiropractic and over the years provided the best in health and wellness for many of North Counties residents. During his retired years Dr. Wood passed on his knowledge and skills to fellow chiropractors through seminars and coaching.

With his return, Dr. Wood brings the latest, most cutting-edge chiropractic technology: the Sigma Station. To learn more about the improved health benefits associated with the Sigma Station, schedule a consult with Dr. Wood today.

Dr. Merriel was born and raised in New Jersey. He graduated from the New York Chiropractic College in 2000. He practiced in New Jersey and Philadelphia until moving to California in late 2022. He is proficient in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions for patients of all ages and he enjoys the satisfaction of helping others naturally, without the help of drugs or surgery.

Dr. Merriel is proficient in many of the common chiropractic techniques including diversified, Arthrostim, Cox Flexion, Activator, trigger point therapy as well as myofascial release and adjustment of the extremities.
When not in the office, he likes to spend time with friends and family. He also likes to ride a bike, hike, camp, explore, learn new things and play the guitar.

Dr. Ehlers specializes in neuro-musculo-skeletal problems, such as low back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, numbness, carpal tunnel, whiplash and sports injuries. Dr. Ehlers provides hands-on, effective treatments that help to relieve your neck, back and extremity problems without drugs or surgery. Dr. Ehlers is able to offer his patients a variety of adjustment techniques and approaches to care. These techniques include: Full Spine and Extremity adjustments, Cox Flexion/Distraction, Thompson Drop, SOT and Activator Technique and Active Release. Physiotherapies are also available which include Ultrasound, Muscle Stimulation and Kinesio Taping.

Dr. Ehlers graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN. He completed his undergraduate degree at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN. Dr. Ehlers specializes in evaluating and treating sports injuries and is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP). As a CCSP, Dr. Ehlers treats many high school, college and professional athletes in the San Diego Area. He is also the sideline doctor for Madison High School and Mira Mesa High School Athletics. Dr. Ehlers volunteers with the San Diego Sports Medicine Foundation and the United States Olympic Sports Medicine program.

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Marissa Gonzalez, MS, OTR/L, CHT, is a highly skilled occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) specializing in upper extremity rehabilitation from shoulder to finger. She offers expert care to patients at Ortho 1 Medical Group in San Diego, California.

With a passion for helping patients regain function and independence, she delivers personalized, evidence-based care to support recovery from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions affecting the hands and arms.

Marissa earned her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from San Diego State University and went on to complete her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of St. Augustine. She achieved the prestigious CHT credential, demonstrating her expertise after completing over 5,000 hours of hand therapy practice and passing a rigorous certification exam.

Her diverse clinical experience spans neurorehabilitation, inpatient acute care, geriatrics, skilled nursing, and home health care, equipping her with a holistic, patient-centered approach. 

Whether addressing post-surgical recovery, nerve conditions, or repetitive strain injuries, Marissa tailors treatment plans to help individuals return to daily activities and improve their quality of life.

Outside of work, Marissa enjoys spending time with her husband, toddler, and two dogs. She loves exploring the outdoors, visiting museums, and discovering new restaurants.