Our Team of Experts

Dan W. Perez, DC

Professional Degrees:

1995 - Doctor of Chiropractic, Life Chiropractic College West, San Lorenzo, CA (Cum Laude)

1986 - Bachelor of Science in Biology, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD

Professional Studies / Continuing Education:

• Chiropractic Biophysics Level I and II
• Extremity Adjusting
• Radiological X-Ray Supervisor
• Radiographic Imaging and Bone Pathology
• Validating Chiropractic- Evidenced Based Research
• Whiplash and Spinal Trauma

Certifications:

• Basic Life Saving / CPR - American Red Cross
• Qualified Medical Evaluator, Industrial Disability Evaluator
2001

Community / Civic Affiliations:

• California Chiropractic Association - 2006
• Commonwealth Club
• USNA Alumni Association
• Life West Alumni Association
• Toastmasters
• Center for Asian American Media
• Bay Area Trails Council
• San Ramon Valley Spokesmen Bike Club

I believe that true health comes from within. The human body, as naturally designed, has a powerful capacity to regenerate and recover from injuries and sickness, if properly cared for. This should be the primary focus in the quest for optimal health. To this end, I incorporate a multi-faceted approach to treatment: reduce pain, improve spinal structure, strengthen muscles, and address internal issues from the nutritional angle; primarily through weight management and anti-oxidant supplements. The end goal is to help make the body more resistant to injury, pain and disease.

Emily Mooney, L.Ac

Emily received her Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine at Emperor’s College in Santa Monica, California in 1999. In addition to her studies and two-year clinical internship at ECTOM she spent two years as a clinical Intern and Acupuncture Assistant at Integrated Healthcare Clinic in Woodland Hills California, with Dr. Hua Gu. Ph.D., L.Ac. As a Clinical Intern at Daniel Freeman Hospital in Marina Del Rey, California, she treated substance abuse and addiction, psychological disorders and post surgery patients. Upon receiving her National and California State Board licensure, she traveled to Beijing, China for additional training at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center.

Emily has a strong belief in the value of Integrated Medicine. She believes that a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine offers her patients the opportunity to be active participants on the path to well-being. She specializes in pain management, orthopedic injuries, as well as post-surgical treatment. In this situation as well as any other disease or disharmony, it is necessary to understand both Western and Eastern Medicine models, so that the intricate system of TCM diagnosis and treatment can be successfully formulated. With respect, expertise and compassion, it is her commitment to provide her patients with the highest standard of integrated health care.

We treat all types of orthopedic injuries and pain syndromes, stress, infertility and many other conditions. Staying healthy and pain free these days can be a job in itself, so whether you have chronic pain, an injury, a health problem that is unresolved, or are just stressed and not feeling up to par, we can help!

Leland Thunes, CMT

Leland has over 20 years experience in massage therapy. He specializes in treating chronic myofascial pain syndromes and sports massage.

Leland has training in Active Release Technique (ART), a patented, state-of-the-art soft tissue system that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. He is also proficient in traditional techniqes of Swedish, Deep Tissue, Longitudinal Release, and Trigger Point.

When he's not busy kneading sore and tight muscles, Leland enjoys his favorite hobby, musical composition and classical jazz. You may find him performing in one of San Francisco's many restaurants and clubs.

Therapeutic massage is a wonderful component of wholistic health care. It imparts a relaxing, healing energy and leaves the patient feeling fresh and invigorated. I am very careful to first determine the nature of the client's condition so that a precise massage treatment can be delivered for maximum therapeutic effect. At the end of the session, I obtain client feedback so that the next session is even more productive.