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Board-certified neurosurgeon Ali H. Mesiwala, MD, FAANS, takes a solution-based approach to determine anatomic and functional abnormalities and then treats them with leading-edge technologies and integrative medicine. 

At his three offices in Newport Beach, Marina del Rey, and Rancho Cucamonga, California, he focuses on helping all of their patients return to their normal lives, getting back into motion as quickly as possible.

The team treats a vast array of neurological conditions. After intensive neurological exams and diagnostic testing, they recommend the best nonsurgical treatments for each person's unique health care needs. They recommend surgery when symptoms are severe or persist despite conservative care.

Patients seek Dr. Mesiwala for his expertise in brain and spine surgery, as well as peripheral nerve surgery and artificial disc replacement surgery. 

He's an expert in complex brain and skull base surgeries, and he has the most experience in artificial disc replacements on the West Coast, including multi-level operations and all types of spinal decompressions.

Dr. Mesiwala is a leader in the field of minimally invasive sacroiliac (SI) joint surgery and has performed endoscopic cranial and spinal surgery since 2004. No matter where pain originates, patients get relief after he performs neuromodulation surgery.

After earning a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering and electrical engineering from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Mesiwala received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of California, San Francisco. 

Then he finished his neurological surgery residency at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.

He completed his skull base and cerebrovascular fellowships at the University of Washington, International Neuroscience Institute in Hannover, Germany, and the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

As a respected researcher specializing in the development of novel technologies and minimally invasive techniques for brain and spine surgery, Dr. Mesiwala holds multiple patents for medical devices used in spinal surgery. 

In addition to his private practice, Dr. Mesiwala is the faculty surgeon for various artificial disc operations and spinal fusion operations with innovative techniques. He's a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS).

As a Certified Athletic Trainer and Chiropractor, Wayne Higashi, D.C., has over 20 years of experience in working with athletes and patients achieve their health goals. Dr. Higashi, D.C., graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara and Southern California University of Health Sciences and is now a licensed member of the California Chiropractic Association and the Vice President of the Santa Monica Chapter.

Frustrated by the lack of patient-first care in the medical system, Dr. Higashi and his wife, Stephanie Higashi, D.C., established Health Atlast in 2012. Their multidisciplinary clinics allow an array of doctors to communicate effectively to give every person the attentive, personalized treatment they deserve.

Dr. Higashi, D.C., cares about every patient. By listening to the patient and obtaining a thorough health history, exam and x-rays if needed Dr. Higashi, D.C., gets to the root cause. Each patient leaves with a greater understanding of their body and a personalized course of treatment to greatly improve the quality of their lives and athletic performances.

His life-saving efforts go beyond the chiropractic field, as Dr. Higashi, D.C., is also a certified rescue diver and has American Red Cross CPR certification. Dr. Higashi, D.C., aims for every patient to feel safe, heard, and healthy when under his care.

Dr. Lance Fenton received his undergraduate degree at University of California, Los Angeles. He also attended Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles.

His specialties include Diversified Technique, Thompson Technique, S.O.T., Gonstead Technique, and Cox Flexion Distraction Technique. He’s also experienced in sports injuries and Manipulation Under Anesthesia.

With over twenty years of experience, Dr. Lance has seen the benefits of Chiropractic at work. He’s worked at local high schools and clinics, serving people of all ages, and believes that everyone can benefit from Chiropractic.

As a father of three children and a husband to a wife who is also a Chiropractor, his passion is enjoying a healthy lifestyle with his family through outdoor activities, such as skiing, surfing, motocross and camping.

Chris Dominic, D.C. is an experienced chiropractor who loves helping others get out of pain and back to doing the activities they love without discomfort. He was raised in Orange County and attended Oregon State University, where he received a Bachelor's in Kinesiology. Soon after, he attended University of Western States and received another Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Doctorate of Chiropractic.

Dr. Dominic uses a diversified approach to adjusting and is certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA). He has additional training from Motion Palpation Institute (MPI), Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), McKenzie Method (MDT), and Neurodynamic Solutions (NDS).
Outside of the office, Dr. Dominic loves to dine out, golf, surf, cook at home, and spend time with his wife, daughter, and friends.

Dr. Merrick Tomlinson received his Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration at Florida Atlantic University, and his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Life University in Georgia. 

He’s been practicing since 2012, and his specialties include Diversified Technique, Cox Flexion-Distraction Technique, and Thompson Drop-Table Technique. Dr. Merrick is also Certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia and has extensive experience in Extremity Adjusting and the Activator Method.

Dr. Merrick is passionate about educating, treating, and helping his patients to reach their physical health goals. On his off time, he enjoys traveling, live music performances, and dining out. He has achieved his lifelong goal of practicing near a California beach.

Dave Carry, DC, is an experienced chiropractor at Goodlife Physical Medicine, with three Los Angeles locations in Redondo Beach, El Segundo, and Torrance, California. Growing up, his parents both worked in the health care system, which inspired him to pursue a career in which he could help people.

Dr. Carry graduated from Western University (formerly the University of Western Ontario) in Canada with a Bachelor of Science in health sciences. While completing his undergraduate degree, he also worked at a hospital and noticed the health care system primarily treated sick patients but rarely educated people on healthy living habits. This inspired him to pursue chiropractic care, which emphasizes a proactive approach to health. Dr. Carry then earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Southern California University of Health Sciences in Whittier, California. 

At Goodlife Physical Medicine, Dr. Carry strives to educate his patients on the most natural and effective ways to achieve pain relief, spinal correction methods, and health care in general. He treats a variety of acute and chronic pain, disc and nerve conditions, and work, sports, or automobile injuries. He utilizes a combination of adjustment techniques, including stretching, strengthening and postural exercises, nutritional advice, and X-ray analysis to screen for potential health risks. He often gives lectures to large corporations as well as small groups on various wellness topics and is a well-known speaker in the community. His personal goal is to make the South Bay the healthiest place to live in the United States.

Outside of work, Dr. Carry is an avid hockey player and fan. He enjoys being physically active and can often be found playing beach volleyball or surfing. 

Dr. Steven Perry is a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) in Tarzana, CA. Dr. Perry provides a wide range of chiropractic care and physical therapy modalities to patients all over the San Fernando Valley area. His practice is conveniently located in Tarzana on Ventura Boulevard and adjacent to Woodland Hills, Encino, Reseda, Van Nuys, Northridge and Sherman Oaks. Dr. Steven Perry commonly treats whiplash, sciatica, migraine headaches, herniated disc, extremity pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, back pain, and shoulder pain.  Dr. Perry specializes in auto accident injuries, worker’s compensation injuries, and sports injuries.

Dr. Steven Perry earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Cleveland College of Chiropractic, and he has been a practicing chiropractor since 1984. He is a state-appointed QME Qualified Medical Evaluator. Dr. Perry's goal is to help patients achieve the pain relief they need, even in the most challenging cases . With the highly effective pain relief methods offered by Dr. Steven Perry, patients can find relief without having to resort to invasive surgeries or prescription medication. Pain relief and improved wellness may only be an appointment away. Call the office at (818) 881-2225 or (818) 881-BACK  to arrange a consultation with Dr. Steven Perry today!

Dr. Lance Fenton received his undergraduate degree at University of California, Los Angeles. He also attended Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles.

His specialties include Diversified Technique, Thompson Technique, S.O.T., Gonstead Technique, and Cox Flexion Distraction Technique. He’s also experienced in sports injuries and Manipulation Under Anesthesia.

With over twenty years of experience, Dr. Lance has seen the benefits of Chiropractic at work. He’s worked at local high schools and clinics, serving people of all ages, and believes that everyone can benefit from Chiropractic.

As a father of three children and a husband to a wife who is also a Chiropractor, his passion is enjoying a healthy lifestyle with his family through outdoor activities, such as skiing, surfing, motocross and camping.

Dr. Merrick Tomlinson received his Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration at Florida Atlantic University, and his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Life University in Georgia. 

He’s been practicing since 2012, and his specialties include Diversified Technique, Cox Flexion-Distraction Technique, and Thompson Drop-Table Technique. Dr. Merrick is also Certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia and has extensive experience in Extremity Adjusting and the Activator Method.

Dr. Merrick is passionate about educating, treating, and helping his patients to reach their physical health goals. On his off time, he enjoys traveling, live music performances, and dining out. He has achieved his lifelong goal of practicing near a California beach.

Dave Carry, DC, is an experienced chiropractor at Goodlife Physical Medicine, with three Los Angeles locations in Redondo Beach, El Segundo, and Torrance, California. Growing up, his parents both worked in the health care system, which inspired him to pursue a career in which he could help people.

Dr. Carry graduated from Western University (formerly the University of Western Ontario) in Canada with a Bachelor of Science in health sciences. While completing his undergraduate degree, he also worked at a hospital and noticed the health care system primarily treated sick patients but rarely educated people on healthy living habits. This inspired him to pursue chiropractic care, which emphasizes a proactive approach to health. Dr. Carry then earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Southern California University of Health Sciences in Whittier, California. 

At Goodlife Physical Medicine, Dr. Carry strives to educate his patients on the most natural and effective ways to achieve pain relief, spinal correction methods, and health care in general. He treats a variety of acute and chronic pain, disc and nerve conditions, and work, sports, or automobile injuries. He utilizes a combination of adjustment techniques, including stretching, strengthening and postural exercises, nutritional advice, and X-ray analysis to screen for potential health risks. He often gives lectures to large corporations as well as small groups on various wellness topics and is a well-known speaker in the community. His personal goal is to make the South Bay the healthiest place to live in the United States.

Outside of work, Dr. Carry is an avid hockey player and fan. He enjoys being physically active and can often be found playing beach volleyball or surfing. 

Chris Dominic, D.C. is an experienced chiropractor who loves helping others get out of pain and back to doing the activities they love without discomfort. He was raised in Orange County and attended Oregon State University, where he received a Bachelor's in Kinesiology. Soon after, he attended University of Western States and received another Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Doctorate of Chiropractic.

Dr. Dominic uses a diversified approach to adjusting and is certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA). He has additional training from Motion Palpation Institute (MPI), Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), McKenzie Method (MDT), and Neurodynamic Solutions (NDS).
Outside of the office, Dr. Dominic loves to dine out, golf, surf, cook at home, and spend time with his wife, daughter, and friends.

Victor is an Occupational Therapist and a Certified Hand Therapist. He graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2009 and attended Loma Linda University where he earned his Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.  He enjoys rock climbing, weight lifting and playing bass guitar.  Even though he loves rocking out and funkifying a solid bassline, he is always looking to push the boundaries of patient care.  He likes to keep things simple while reassessing frequently to ensure utilization of the most effective treatment modalities available.

Kimberly began her career in Occupational Therapy when her father had a stroke in 2005. It began as a mission to help her father but she realized she had a passion for helping people regain their independence. In 2007, Kimberly achieved her Masters of Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California. In addition to being a licensed Occupational Therapist, Kimberly is also a certified yoga instructor. Her father remains her most powerful inspiration.

Dr. Lance Fenton received his undergraduate degree at University of California, Los Angeles. He also attended Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles.

His specialties include Diversified Technique, Thompson Technique, S.O.T., Gonstead Technique, and Cox Flexion Distraction Technique. He’s also experienced in sports injuries and Manipulation Under Anesthesia.

With over twenty years of experience, Dr. Lance has seen the benefits of Chiropractic at work. He’s worked at local high schools and clinics, serving people of all ages, and believes that everyone can benefit from Chiropractic.

As a father of three children and a husband to a wife who is also a Chiropractor, his passion is enjoying a healthy lifestyle with his family through outdoor activities, such as skiing, surfing, motocross and camping.

Dr. Merrick Tomlinson received his Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration at Florida Atlantic University, and his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Life University in Georgia. 

He’s been practicing since 2012, and his specialties include Diversified Technique, Cox Flexion-Distraction Technique, and Thompson Drop-Table Technique. Dr. Merrick is also Certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia and has extensive experience in Extremity Adjusting and the Activator Method.

Dr. Merrick is passionate about educating, treating, and helping his patients to reach their physical health goals. On his off time, he enjoys traveling, live music performances, and dining out. He has achieved his lifelong goal of practicing near a California beach.