Degenerative Disc Disease Care in San Bruno

Dr. Lazzari

General Chiropractic

South San Francisco, CA

Dedicated to helping you move freely, live pain-free, and experience lasting wellness. My journey into chiropractic care began with personal experience — years of sports and car accident injuries left me with chronic pain that conventional treatments couldn’t resolve. After earning my bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and working in orthopedic research at UC Davis, I realized I wanted to help people more directly. My search for a lasting solution led me to chiropractic school, where hands-on training transformed not only my understanding of health but also my own body. As my pain faded and my vitality returned, I knew I’d found my purpose. In 2018, I opened my own practice in South San Francisco, focusing on the Gonstead Method, a biomechanically precise approach that finds and corrects the root cause of pain. Around the same time, I accepted a position as an associate professor at the chiropractic college where I trained, allowing me to stay on the cutting edge of research and technique while mentoring the next generation of chiropractors. Today, balancing patient care and education keeps me deeply engaged in both the science and art of chiropractic healing. My mission is simple — to help every patient achieve long-term relief, balance, and optimal wellness through natural, non-invasive care.

Dr. Balch

Sports Chiropractic

Millbrae, CA

As a native of the California Bay Area, I have had the opportunity to live, study and work in several places. I was born in Walnut Creek November 5, 1968 and grew up in Pleasanton, California where my parents still reside. During my high school and early college years, I had the opportunity to travel the United States and Canada as a professional bicycle racer. I practiced diligently and was ranked nationally in the top 10 of all professionals. Throughout my time with this demanding sport, I incurred several aches, pains and injuries. Yet with my persistence passion for the sport, I sought out alternative therapies that would rehabilitate, maintain, and improve my health. This is when I first went to a chiropractor. It was an enlightening experience not only for my physical health but also for the start of my academic interest as a Chiropractor. At my first visit with the Chiropractor, I was experiencing tingling, and numbness in both of my arms and hands. With the spinal adjustments that I received, I found relief and also learned the cause of my symptoms, dis-ease and how natural chiropractic care could help correct the cause of my symptoms, with the only side effect being in better HEALTH. It is my sincere hope that I could return the favor of health and understanding to others. In my educational career, I majored in Biology/Pre-Med at California State University of Sacramento. During that time I obtained credentials as an Emergency Medical Technician and interned at a Chiropractic Office. It was great opportunity to interact with the doctor, staff and patients. I obtained my formal education in chiropractic at Palmer Chiropractic College in Santa Clara, California and graduated in 1996. During that time I participated in the community clinic and interned with several of the most successful Chiropractors in the Bay Area to further develop my clinical techniques. After graduating with my doctorate degree, I have continually sought out opportunities to learn more so that I could in turn share more information with my patients. I have attained post-graduate credentials as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (C.C.S.P.) and as a Certified Chiropractor in Spinal Trauma (C.C.S.T.). I have also received a licensure from the Department of Health Services of California as an X-ray supervisor and operator.

Dr. Quarneri

General Chiropractic

San Mateo, CA

Dr. Paul Quarneri, a well-known and well-respected chiropractor in San Mateo, holds the distinction of being a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist. He is deeply committed to the art and science of healing, founded on his belief in the body’s inherent ability to heal itself when supported properly neurologically and structurally. Dr. Quarneri excels in optimizing athletic performance, navigating the complexities of disc injuries, and imparting knowledge in functional neurology to up-and-coming chiropractors. His thoughtful and precise approach ensures patients receive comprehensive care, utilizing natural therapies to support healing and well-being. Bridging traditional and alternative strategies, Dr. Quarneri combines scientific expertise with a holistic approach, supporting the body’s natural ability to heal and function at its best.

Dr. Savara

General Chiropractic

San Mateo, CA

Dr. Jordan Savara serves as the clinic’s founding chiropractor. He believes whole-heartedly that good nutrition and an active lifestyle are the keys to a healthy spine and body. Dr. Savara treats patients of all ages that are experiencing various health conditions.

Dr. von Stade

Sports Chiropractic

San Francisco, CA

I'm Dr. Lance and I work with high-performers who are trying to manage a busy career, an active and athletic lifestyle, and life at home. As an athlete, I had injuries and didn’t understand why doctors would prescribe me medication and not actually address the underlying issue. I remember having to take ibuprofen daily before track practices in order to run. That disconnect planted a seed for me which later led to me wanting to understand the underlying mechanisms at play in my body and to acknowledge health from a holistic view. Even as a sports medicine professional at the Olympic level, I didn’t know what I didn’t know. I got used to sacrificing my health in order to achieve professional goals and didn’t realize how the imbalance of stress was limiting my ability to enjoy the life I was building. I ignored the obvious signs of this imbalance like headaches, tension in my low back, neck, and shoulders, or waking up exhausted even after full nights of sleep. I thought it would get better if I just worked harder to create more space for myself. Sound familiar? This is what makes me so passionate about working with high-performing people. You’re trying to manage a busy career, an active lifestyle, and still show up at home while you're too fatigued to exercise, and even too tired to sleep. WHAT?! I KNOW! I want to work with you to show you that your body is intelligent and adaptive, not broken. Your body is powerful beyond all measure but harmful thoughts, traumas, and toxins diminish the connection between your body and mind. Cumulative stressors from all aspects of life add up and overwhelm us. This overwhelm decreases our capacity to feel emotionally and robs us of the energy we need to show up in life like we know we can. We’ll work together to once again establish a strong connection between your mind and your body. You’ll rediscover your body, heal yourself physically and emotionally, and reconnect to your life’s purpose.