Hours of Operation:
| Monday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am - 12:00 am |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am - 12:00 am |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Services Offered:
Acupressure
Applied Kinesiology
Auto Accidents
Chiropractic Laser Therapy
Chiropractic Traction Therapy
Chiropractic Treatment for Injuries
Chiropractors
Decompression Therapy
Disc Herniation Treatment
Emergency Chiropractic Care
Flexion-Distraction Therapy
Holistic Chiropractic Care
Homeopathic Medicine
Orthogonal Chiropractic
Pediatric Chiropractic
Personal Injury
Description:
We offer modern, science-based chiropractic care and now can also provide Class IV laser therapy to speed recovery.
If you should elect to try our services, you will find we are caring, experienced, courteous and knowledgeable, and we pride ourselves on up to date, evidence based (scientific) treatment approaches with no pressure, no gimmicks and no long-term contracts. We invite you to experience 21st century chiropractic care in a modern, relaxed setting.
Dr. Wayne M. Whalen
Doctor of Chiropractic
Fellow, International College of Chiropractors
Fellow, International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology
Fellow, Academy of Forensic and Industrial Chiropractic Consultants
Qualified Medical Evaluator, State of California
Education
San Diego State University, Bachelor of Science, Nursing 1978
Palmer College of Chiropractic-West, Doctor of Chiropractic 1986
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Neurology Diplomate 1993
Clinical Experience
Dr Whalen is Board Certified as a chiropractic neurologist, and has extensive experience in a variety of chiropractic techniques. He has more than 30 years experience in patient care, beginning as a psychiatric assistant in various mental health facilities as an undergraduate, followed by almost ten years as an emergency department and Life Flight helicopter nurse before completing chiropractic school. He has more than 20 years experience in treating a wide variety of conditions as a Doctor of Chiropractic, and has worked with a number of different specialists, including spending two years working in one of the largest medical family practice offices in the East County.
Leadership
Dr Whalen has been a leader in the chiropractic profession for more than 20 years on both the local, state and national level, including:
Chair, Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (2005-06) (the national organization developing chiropractic "Best Practices")
President, California Chiropractic Association (1999-2000)
President, San Diego County Chiropractic Society (1993-94)
Honors and Awards
Student of the Year, New Doctor of the Year, and Doctor of the Year, California Chiropractic Association
Professional Expertise
Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist
Fellow, Academy of Forensic & Industrial Chiropractic Consultants
Past Chair, CCA Workers’ Compensation Committee
Past Department Chair, CCA Insurance and Industrial Relations
Testified on multiple occasions before the California Legislature and multiple regulatory bodies
Expert witness, multiple civil cases
30+ years of patient care experience
Teaching Experience
Dr Whalen has extensive experience teaching other doctors, including MD’s and DC’s. He has lectured on a variety of subjects, including clinical and management issues, but primarily teaches workers’ compensation courses, including basic and advanced work comp, and disability evaluation courses for MD’s and DC’s which are required to sit for the Qualified Medical Evaluator certification by the State of California’s Division of Workers’ Compensation. He has provided dozens of programs on a variety of topics over the past ten years.
Licensures & Certifications
US National Board Certified; Chiropractic
California State Chiropractic License
Hawaii State Chiropractic License
California State Radiologic Supervisor Permit
Board Certification, American Chiropractic Academy of Neurology
Board Certification, International Chiropractic Academy of Neurology
Industrial Disability Evaluator
State Appointed Qualified Medical Evaluator
Registered Nurse (inactive)
Associations & Memberships
American Chiropractic Association
California Chiropractic Association (past President)
Council on Chiropractic Guidelines & Practice Parameters (past chair)
American Chiropractic Academy of Neurology- diplomate
Academy of Forensic and Industrial Chiropractic Consultants- Fellow
American Public Health Association
Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research
Academy of Spine Physicians