Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Chiropractic and Wellness Solutions
La Costa Chiropractic & Wellness has been dedicated to natural health and wellness in Carlsbad, CA since 1980. Our multi-doctor team combines chiropractic care with acupuncture, massage therapy, and advanced therapeutic techniques to address a wide range of conditions. With over 100 years of combined experience, we utilize cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practices to treat auto injuries, sports injuries, and chronic pain. Our approach emphasizes patient education and personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs. We maintain extended hours six days a week to accommodate patient schedules and offer same-day appointments for urgent cases. Our facility includes specialized services like cold laser therapy, custom foot orthotics, and nutrient injection therapy through The Shot Bar.As active members of the California Chiropractors Association and International Chiropractic Association, we uphold the highest professional standards. Our 3,000-square-foot clinic serves patients throughout North County San Diego, focusing on restoring natural wellness without reliance on pharmaceutical interventions. We maintain transparent communication with patients about treatment options and expected outcomes. Our team's extensive experience includes specialized training in diversified techniques, pediatric care, and sports chiropractic applications.
Services
Chiropractic Care
Acupuncture
Massage Therapy
Sports Injury Treatment
Therapeutic Exercise
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- Over 100 years combined experience among our chiropractic team
- Comprehensive treatment approach combining multiple therapeutic modalities
- Utilizing latest chiropractic technology and techniques
- Specialized care for auto injuries, sports injuries, and chronic pain
- Extended hours six days a week with same-day appointment availability
Associations and certifications
- California Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
What people say
Friendly and professional
Saw results
Effective treatments
Knowledgeable staff
Pain relief
Services
Chiropractic Care
Our chiropractic care focuses on spinal health and nervous system function through manual adjustments. This treatment addresses musculoskeletal conditions by correcting vertebral subluxations that interfere with nerve communication. Patients receive personalized care plans combining spinal manipulation with complementary therapies for optimal results.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture services use traditional Chinese medicine techniques to address pain management and wellness concerns. Our licensed practitioners employ needle insertion, cold laser therapy, and electrical stimulation to balance energy flow and promote natural healing processes in the body.
Massage Therapy
Therapeutic massage treatments address soft tissue injuries and chronic pain conditions through multiple modalities. Our practitioners use deep tissue, sports, and prenatal massage techniques to improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and enhance recovery from injuries.
Sports Injury Treatment
Specialized sports injury rehabilitation combines chiropractic adjustments with targeted therapies for athletes. This comprehensive approach addresses common sports-related conditions like sprains, strains, and joint injuries while focusing on performance enhancement and injury prevention strategies.
Therapeutic Exercise
Custom therapeutic exercise programs focus on restoring mobility, strength, and functional capacity. Our practitioners develop individualized exercise regimens that complement chiropractic treatments to improve overall physical performance and prevent future injuries.
People
Michael D. Berry, D.C.
Clinic Director
Licensed chiropractor with radiography certification and academic honors from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. Has served as Clinic Director since 2005 after joining in 1996. Specializes in diversified adjustment techniques.
James R. Miller, D.C.
Chiropractor
Diplomate of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners with advanced training in multiple adjustment techniques. Has provided chiropractic care in North County since 1988, specializing in pediatric and upper cervical adjustments.
Lee A. Wood, D.C.
Chiropractor
Founding chiropractor with 30 years of experience in health and wellness. Retired in 2006 but continues to share expertise through seminars and direct patient care at our Carlsbad clinic.
Larry Dahl, D.C.
Chiropractor
Doctor of Chiropractic with clinical internship experience and specialized training in whiplash injury treatment. Joined La Costa Chiropractic after personal experience with chiropractic recovery from a car accident.
Rick Peterson, LAc.
Acupuncturist
Licensed acupuncturist with Master's degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine. Specializes in treating addiction, migraines, and musculoskeletal disorders using integrative approaches combining Eastern and Western medicine principles.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat musculoskeletal conditions including back pain, neck pain, sports injuries, auto injuries, sciatica, migraines, and joint pain using chiropractic care and complementary therapies.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans and work with patients to verify coverage for chiropractic and wellness services.
What are your hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 6:45am-6pm, Saturday 6:45am-12pm, with same-day appointments available for urgent cases.
What services do you offer?
Our services include chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, massage therapy, therapeutic exercise, cold laser therapy, and specialized treatments for sports and auto injuries.
How experienced is your team?
Our multi-doctor team has over 100 years combined experience providing chiropractic care in North County San Diego since 1980.
Do you offer specialized treatments?
Yes, we offer The Shot Bar for nutrient injections, custom foot orthotics, and specialized rehabilitation programs for sports and auto injuries.
