CHIROPRACTOR IN SAN DIEGO

Experience matters when it comes to your health. Dr. Spinato has served the Rancho Penasquitos, Carmel Mountain, and North County communities while building deep roots and lasting relationships with thousands of patients. This isn’t a corporate chain where you see a different doctor every visit. It’s a family practice where continuity of care means everything. As your chiropractor, you’ll work with the same skilled doctors who take time to understand your history, track your progress, and adjust your treatment plan as your needs evolve.

This longevity speaks to the quality of care provided. Patients return year after year, often bringing their children and grandchildren for treatment. This family approach creates an environment built on trust, expertise, and genuine care. When you choose a chiropractor with four decades of community service, you’re choosing proven results and a reputation for healing that keeps growing stronger. Many patients who’ve tried other specialists find their permanent home here.

If you’ve avoided chiropractors because you’re worried about aggressive adjustments or neck cracking, you’ll love our gentle approach. The team specializes in no-twist, no-crack techniques using methods like NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association), which is an advanced system practiced by specialists nationwide. As a certified NUCCA specialist, Dr. Spinato focuses these precision adjustments on the upper cervical spine through mathematical calculations and detailed measurements rather than forceful manipulation.

You’ll also benefit from instrument adjusting with tools like the Arthrostim and Vibracussor, which deliver precise, comfortable chiropractic adjustments without any popping sounds or sudden movements. Drop table techniques provide effective spinal alignment through controlled, gentle movements that work with your body’s natural mechanics. Koren Specific Technique (KST) offers another low-force option for patients seeking extremely gentle care. Whether you’re sensitive to touch, recovering from injury, or simply prefer a gentler approach, these specialized methods deliver powerful results without discomfort. This gentle approach makes treatment comfortable for everyone, from newborns to seniors, and sets our chiropractor apart from traditional practices.

Your body works as one connected system, which is why our chiropractor offers more than basic adjustments. You’ll find specialized care for every stage of life, including Webster-certified pregnancy chiropractic to support expectant mothers and safe, effective pediatric chiropractic care for children of all ages. We serve patients from infants and babies to pregnant women, all the way up to seniors, providing family-focused chiropractic care for every life stage. Our practice also works with athletes at all levels through specialized sports performance care and helps patients recovering from personal injury and auto accidents.

We focus on finding and correcting the underlying causes of your condition, not just the symptoms. Our integrative approach looks at the body holistically, from head to toe, using gentle techniques including the Drop Table, Koren Specific Technique (KST), and Instrument Adjusting with Arthrostim and Vibracussor. The practice addresses nutritional factors through comprehensive nutritional testing using Standard Process supplements tailored to your needs. This complete approach means your chiropractor bases treatment decisions on your body’s specific needs, creating personalized care plans unique to you.

At San Diego Integrative Spine Center, your treatment begins with a thorough understanding of your unique condition. Each chiropractor consultation starts with a comprehensive evaluation to understand your body’s past and current state, which gives us a roadmap for how to tailor our care. Depending on your condition and the specific technique the doctor needs to address your condition, x-rays may be required. This helps us create the best treatment plan for you. The doctor may also recommend a ZYTO scan (in-office) as a bio-survey for your body to gather more objective data.

Our chiropractor bases treatment decisions on objective data specific to your body, not generic protocols. We create personalized treatment plans unique to you, tailored to your individualized needs. This integrative method looks at the body holistically, from head to toe, to restore and reset your nervous system to its optimal function. Many patients tell us that understanding their condition and seeing how their care plan is specifically designed for them makes them feel more confident about their treatment and more motivated to follow through with recommended care.

A father-daughter chiropractic team brings unique advantages that distinguish our chiropractors from others. Dr. Spinato brings 40 years of clinical experience, board certification by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, advanced training in NUCCA and sports performance, and deep knowledge of nutritional testing. His memberships in the California Chiropractic Association and NUCCA demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional excellence. His daughter, Dr. Chloe, graduated magna cum laude from Life Chiropractic College West in 2021, bringing fresh perspectives and specialized certifications in pregnancy and pediatric care. She holds Webster certification and maintains memberships in the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, NUCCA, the California Chiropractic Association, and the Christian Chiropractic Association. This combination means you get time-tested experience and the latest techniques at every visit.

The mentorship relationship between these two doctors creates an environment of continuous learning and refinement. Dr. Dan Spinato has trained Dr. Lightner in the gentle, integrative methods he’s perfected over decades, while she introduces new research and innovative approaches to patient care. Both doctors stay current through seminars, professional associations, and networking with other specialists, so you get the latest, evidence-based care. This team approach means you get high-quality care in an atmosphere that feels both professional and genuinely personal, something many patients struggle to find when searching for a chiropractor.

When you step into our office, our staff will greet you with a warm hello. We know there are lots of healthcare options to choose from, and we are happy you are here! We will have you check into the front desk and ensure all of your paperwork was filled out successfully.

First, you will consult with the chiropractor and discuss your primary condition. We will go through your health history to learn more about your past and present challenges. This gives us an opportunity to understand the context of your condition and your health from a holistic point-of-view.

Next, the doctor will perform an exam to determine where there are interferences in your nervous system. They will do a series of orthopedic and chiropractic tests to provide an accurate diagnosis.

Depending on your condition and the specific technique the doctor needs to address your condition, x-rays may be required. This helps us to create the best treatment plan for you. The doctor may also recommend a ZYTO scan (in-office) as a bio-survey for your body to gather more objective data.

Once finished with the consultation, examination, and X-rays (if indicated), the doctor will review all the information they gathered. We will create a specific care plan unique to you. We will review your health goals and how chiropractic can help. Patients may either be treated at the first visit, or at the second visit depending on the recommended care plan. This may include spinal adjustments, physical therapies and/or nutritional support. Your first visit is comprehensive, but we will complete it within 45 minutes – 1 hour.