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 Workersâ?T 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 MDâ?Ts and DCâ?Ts. He has lectured on a variety of subjects, including clinical and management issues, but primarily teaches workersâ?T compensation courses, including basic and advanced work comp, and disability evaluation courses for MDâ?Ts and DCâ?Ts which are required to sit for the Qualified Medical Evaluator certification by the State of Californiaâ?Ts Division of Workersâ?T 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