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Raised in a family of doctors, Magdy S. Guirguis was always destined to be in the medical field. After years as a high school and college athlete and a 35-year career in volleyball as a player and a coach, Dr. Guirguis sustained many injuries, inspiring him to delve into the healing arts. His interest stemmed from his desire not only to relieve the pain but also to practice healthiness in his daily life.

Shortly after graduating from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles in 1988, Dr. Guirguis founded Advanced Chiropractic Center in 1991. In eight short years he founded Arbor Vitae Wellness Center as a way for his patients to receive their holistic healthcare all in one place. Through his 30 years of providing care for families, collegiate and professional athletes, and local sports teams, Dr. Guirguis has specialized in Chiropractic Manipulation, Applied Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, and Holistic Medicine to maintain the most efficient and effective healing for his patients.

His number one goal is to be of service to his patients in any way possible.

Outside of having a passion for the healing arts, Dr. Guirguis is a father who enjoys weight lifting, running, and volleyball. He believes in cultivating a healthy and balanced active lifestyle, as well as a spiritual approach to health, with meditation and a daily yoga practice.

Stephanie Higashi, DC, is a top-rated chiropractor with nearly 20 years of professional experience. Along with her husband, Wayne Higashi, DC, ATC, Dr. Higashi launched Health Atlast to help integrate medical, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, nutrition, and exercise into each patient’s individualized care plan. Working out of the Santa Monica and West Los Angeles, California, offices, she strives to deliver all-inclusive care that uncovers and treats the root of a patient’s problem, not just the symptoms.

Dr. Higashi received her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado, where she studied biochemistry. She then graduated summa cum laude with a chiropractic doctoral degree from the Southern California University of Health Sciences Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in Whittier, California.

As a student, Dr. Higashi was disappointed by the model of health care practiced in the United States, which focuses on medication prescriptions and invasive surgical procedures to treat pain. That’s why she and her husband began exploring alternative pain treatments and therapies, including acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, diet and exercise changes, and more.

Dr. Higashi, D.C. treats her patients like family and expects the rest of the Health Atlast team to do the same. She’s passionate about helping others lead healthy, fulfilling lives that are free of chronic pain, which is why the Health Atlast team is encouraged to collaborate and treat each patient’s pain in a cohesive way. This comprehensive care model, which includes holistic treatment options, often eliminates a patient’s needs for unnecessary medications and surgery and allows them to be more hands-on in their pain management plan.

It’s Dr. Higashi’s top priority to empower her patients by providing the perfect care plan to optimize their unique goals, health and needs.

Dr. Wayne Higashi, DC, ATC, is a certified athletic trainer and chiropractor in the Santa Monica and West Los Angeles, California, offices of Health Atlast, a multidisciplinary health care franchise that he launched with his wife, Stephanie Higashi, DC, in 2012. With more than 20 years of experience, Wayne Higashi’s primary goal is to give every patient the comprehensive individualized care they deserve.

After graduating from the University of California, Santa Barbara, Dr. Higashi enrolled in the Southern California University of Health Sciences’ chiropractic medicine doctoral program in Whittier, California, which he completed in 2000. Since then, Dr. Higashi has made it his top priority to build a practice that caters to every patient’s unique needs. This means listening to his patients’ concerns with open ears, analyzing their medical history, and performing thorough exams to get to the root of the problem.

Above all else, Dr. Higashi believes patients should be treated to personalized care at Health Atlast. Offering comprehensive care allows Dr. Higashi to help his patients better understand their bodies and the treatments that can improve their quality of life. It’s Dr. Higashi’s mission to use the most advanced nonsurgical pain treatments available, including physical therapy, nutritional counseling, massage therapy, and more.

In addition to his contributions to chiropractic medicine, Dr. Higashi is a certified rescue diver and holds an American Red Cross CPR certification. He’s also vice president of the Santa Monica Chapter of the California Chiropractic Association.

Victor Nazarian, DC, is an experienced and caring chiropractor in Los Angeles. He has been in practice since 1995 and founded IHS Medical Group to bring patients the best integrated medical care for acute and chronic pain, health, and well-being.  The IHS Medical Group team includes himself and Dr. James Calder.

Dr. Nazarian completed his doctorate of chiropractic at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in Whittier, California. After completing his studies, Dr. Nazarian founded Nazarian Family Chiropractic where he served individuals and families in Los Angeles. After two decades in practice, Dr. Nazarian obtained advanced holistic medical training and founded IHS Medical Group. The team incorporates traditional chiropractic care and massage therapy with pain management, weight loss, reiki, and stem cell and regenerative therapies.

Dr. Nazarian treats every patient as an individual and develops a unique treatment plan based on each patient’s needs and health goals. He also educates patients about their bodies and how they can incorporate healthy lifestyle activities into their lives, including back pain prevention, exercise, sleep, and nutrition.

Dr. Nazarian is accepting new patients.

Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland in 1983
Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West 1992

Served as Director of the California Chiropractic Association-Los Angeles 2007, 2008, 2009

-Best of LA recipient and highlighted on TV
-Chiropractors Choice award recipient

Member of the Gonstead Clinical Studies society
Member of Gonstead Seminars of Chiropractic
Member of Gonstead Field of Dreams Association

Born and raised in New York, Dr. Berks passion for sports like Ice Hockey, Motocross, and Ski racing resulted in years of cumulative injuries mainstream medicine and drug treatments could not resolve. This led him intuitively to begin Chiropractic care and ultimately become a Chiropractor after experiencing first hand, the power the body has to heal itself. Creating an integrated medical practice has been the natural next step to help so many more people harness healthy alternatives to surgeries and caustics drugs.
Dr. Berks referral only practice has been in Beverly Hills since 1993.
Utilizing the Gonstead system of Chiropractic Dr Berk has set himself apart in the community as committed to the most precise, safe, and scientific process to diagnose and treat even the most difficult cases.

Bryce Matthews, DC, is a highly skilled chiropractor on the team of talented providers at Health Atlast. He provides exceptional care to patients as chiropractic treating director at the practice’s office in Sherman Oaks, California.

Dr. Matthews graduated from San Diego State University in 2005, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in pre-physical therapy. After graduating, he set his sights on becoming a chiropractor and enrolled at Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2010, graduating magna cum laude and as the valedictorian of his class.

At Health Atlast, Dr. Matthews uses thorough examinations and X-rays to guide his treatments, enabling him to provide highly effective alternative care that can help his patients find relief without medication or surgery. He’s passionate about seeing how dedicated care in an integrated setting can optimize his patients’ health and improve their quality of life.

Dr. Jessica Grichy is not just a regular Chiropractor using Adjustments, Physiotherapy modalities and active Care to help you get rid of your pain. Services include Chiropractic adjustments, Craniosacral Therapy, Applied Kinesiology, Functional medicine, Lab testing, Nutrition as well as Functional neurology. She uses the Principles of Applied Kinesiology as a tool for her Chiropractic evaluation when necessary. She has also been studying and attending various seminars and lectures on the subjects of Neurology, Biochemistry, Endocrinology and Functional Medicine. Dr. Jessica Grichy incorporates it all into her practice today, she is passionate and fully dedicated to helping her community by providing the best care possible. She is doing so by being Honest and Compassionate and by treating every single one of her patients like family. Dr. Jessica Grichy emphasizes the need of educating her patients by sharing her knowledge on how to reach long term Optimal Health.

Miwa Yoshida, DC, is an experienced chiropractor and center director at Health Advantage Physical Medicine in Pasadena, California. She started her career as a rugby football trainer for Kobe Steelers (10 times Japanese national champion) and loves to study sports injury and training techniques. 

Dr. Yoshida has helped train and treat boxing champions and served as a team doctor for the professional basketball team in Japan. She has dedicated her life to learning holistic medicine practices, including acupuncture and chiropractic. 

In 1989, Dr. Yoshia graduated from the Meiji College of Oriental Medicine in San Francisco, California. In 1999, she graduated from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic School in California. Dr. Yoshia was an instructor at the Southern California University of Health Sciences in Whittier, California, and supervising doctor/clinician for ten years. 

In 2009, Dr. Yoshia co-founded the Health Advantage Health & Wellness Center. And in 2015, she co-founded Health Advantage Physical Medicine. Her knowledge of Eastern and Western medicine, nutrition, supplementation, and sports injury has helped many patients with challenging conditions.

Dr. Yoshida enjoys skiing and snowboarding. She used to be a gymnast and figure skater and has been very active her entire life, including playing soccer. She has four boys who are involved in karate and soccer.

Dennis Buckley, DC, is an experienced chiropractor and clinical director at Health Advantage Physical Medicine in Pasadena, California.

In 1993, Dr. Buckley graduated with honors from Southern California University of Health Sciences, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in Whittier, California. 

After graduating, he started practicing in Pasadena and worked with Dr. Michael Budincich for 11 years. Dr. Buckley moved to the new Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Pasadena clinic and worked as a private practitioner and clinician. 

In March 2009, he started The Health Advantage Health and Wellness Center. In January 2015, the Health Advantage Health and Wellness Center evolved into Health Advantage Physical Medicine. 

Dr. Buckley’s passion as a chiropractor extends beyond the clinic. He has served his profession at the local level up to the state level, and from 2004 to 2005, he was president of The California Chiropractic Association. He has served locally as the Chairman of the Board of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Buckley is married and has two “extra sons” and a daughter who serves in the United States Navy. He is from Downey, California, and is a third-generation Southern California native. 

Dr. Buckley has run three marathons. He loves to play golf, walk, read, and is a closet history buff. He loves spending time with his family, and he and his wife, Brenda, serve on the Marriage Matters ministry at their church, where they also chair the Marriage Mentor program.

Dr. Buckley mentors students from high school to graduate school and has made a study of success. He has authored two books, “Student Chiropractors On Road to Excellence” and “The Hole In Your Diploma”. He is working on his third book, “The Hole In Your Practice,” which should be out this summer.

Dr. Buckley enjoys helping people achieve their God-given potential in performance, health, or relationships. He feels blessed to work in a profession that helps people in many ways.

***NEW PATIENTS: please call to schedule, do not schedule online. (626) 899-7959 ***NOTE: Please note that we are located inside 99 Barbell, there is parking in the back so please feel free to find parking there (the only entrance is through the front). *** Dr. Chow graduated from Life Chiropractic College West and uses the Gonstead method as his primary technique. It is a highly specific technique that focuses on the root cause of dysfunction and pain. He also implements exercise, soft tissue work, and nutrition into each individual's care plan to maximize patient outcomes.

Dr. Mackie is a chiropractor and a massage practitioner. He treats patients with a combination massage and chiropractic adjustments. His technique is designed to relax the muscles surrounding a joint with soft tissue work then adjust the joint when the body is relaxed so as to get the maximum effect. The chiropractic techniques he uses are manual manipulation and the activator in a diversified manor. Dr. Mackie specializes in deep tissue and trigger point therapy.

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.

At his Brentwood, California, practice, experienced chiropractor Michael Sheps, DC, provides complete chiropractic care to adults in Los Angeles County and the surrounding area.

Dr. Sheps brings more than 38 years of experience in non-and minimally invasive pain management to his practice. He studied at Bloomfield College of New Jersey in Bloomfield, New Jersey, earning his undergraduate degree in biology.

Dr. Sheps completed a master’s degree at Philadelphia College of Textile and Science in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a second bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Life University, a chiropractic school in Marietta, Georgia. Before entering private practice, he completed a doctoral degree in chiropractic medicine at Life University.

Dr. Sheps has served patients in Southern California since 1987. As a chiropractor, he uses non-and minimally invasive treatments like spinal decompression, laser therapy, cryotherapy, and shockwave therapy to manage various musculoskeletal problems.

People from all over the Valley visit Dr. Sheps for treatment of back pain, neck pain, sciatica, neuropathy, and sports injuries. His extensive knowledge of muscular and skeletal disorders allows him to treat pain at its source, improving mobility and quality of life.

The facility is conveniently situated just off Interstate 405 and provides a welcoming, spa-like environment. Dr. Sheps accepts appointments six days a week to accommodate busy schedules.

When he isn’t treating patients, Dr. Sheps provides laser therapy training to his chiropractic peers. He’s also active in the community, serving on the board of directors and as the company chiropractor of Barak Ballet, a contemporary dance company.

Call the office of Michael Sheps, DC, today to schedule a new patient appointment, or book your visit online.

About the Practice

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Suzan Starler, DC, Cert. MDT, is a board-licensed chiropractor who provides comprehensive holistic care at her private practice, Dr. Suzan Starler Investigative Nutrition, in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. As a functional medicine practitioner, she combines her experience and expansive knowledge to help her patients finally understand what’s happening in their bodies and the steps they can take to actively support their own health and healing.

After completing her Bachelor of Science in human biology at the University of Los Angeles, California (UCLA) in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Starler earned her Doctor of Chiropractic at Southern California University of Health Sciences (formally known as the Los Angeles Chiropractic College) in Whittier, California.

Since earning her Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Starler has expanded her knowledge, completing post-graduate work at the McKenzie Institute International® and the Institute for Functional Medicine®. Some of her coursework includes clinical nutrition and diversified technique, nutritional management of underlying causes of chronic disease, and breaking the complex web of leaky gut.

Dedicated to her profession, Dr. Starler is certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) by McKenzie Institute International and has advanced clinical training in Nutrition Response Testing® and Quantum Neurology®. She’s also a professional member of the American Chiropractic Association, McKenzie Institute International, Santa Monica Professionals, Holistic Chamber of Commerce, Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, and West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.

When it comes to health and wellness, Dr. Starler tells her patients there is always hope and healing takes time, consistency, and self-discipline.

Dr. Huth has been a Doctor of Chiropractic for 32 years, providing care in the Los Angeles area throughout his years of practice. He finds patient treatment and the education of future Chiropractors to be exciting and rewarding. He believes in educating and empowering a patient towards health care.