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Roger J. West, D.C.
Dr. West received his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Long Beach. While in college he began studying traditional Chinese physical medicine (Tui Na) and chinese bone setting techniques as as part of his training in Chinese martial arts. As a result of this exposure to these healing arts he went on to attend chiropractic college and received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Pasadena College of Chiropractic. Through the CCA Dr. West received certification as an Industrial Disability Evaluator as well as an Industrial Disability Examiner. He has been a Qualified Medical Examiner for the State of California and is certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. For more than 20 years he has been providing chiropractic care, laser therapy and nutritional counseling to the surrounding community
Dr West continues to integrate chinese physical medicine techniques with current chiropractic therapies. This synergistic combination provides a highly effective approach to holistic treatment.
Benny Jun Lin, LAc, OMD
Benny J. Lin graduated from Guang
Xi University of TCM, China in 1984. He subsequently completed postgraduate studies at
the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In addition to his formal
academic education, Benny Lin also trained extensively under various renowned
specialists and scholars of TCM. He is the third-generation apprentice of
Master Kong Bohua, one of the four highest ranking, best known TCM Specialist
in modern
Benny Lin is also a respected researcher of TCM. Among his publications, “Spine-Related Diseases” and “Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine Series-Kong Bohua” have been well received in his fields. His professional affiliations and positions include vice chairman of The World Association of Manipulative Medicine. Most recently, he received the Outstanding Contribution Award at the 9th International Congress on Manipulative Medicine and Traditional Therapy for his paper on the relationship between TCM traditional therapy and Western chiropractic treatments.
Carlos Gonzales
Carlos is a certified massage therapist proficient in deep tissue, sports massage, Swedish massage and lymphatic drainage. He has had further training as a physical therapy aid. His skill has been an important adjunct to our office for many years.