About the practice
40+ years of gentle, honest care
Dr. Charles Salanger & Dr. Carol Spiegelman have spent over four decades helping San Diego neighbors move better and live without pain.
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Dr. Charles Salanger, D.C.
Dr. Salanger graduated Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West, with a Biology degree from the State University of New York. For over 40 years he's run a family chiropractic practice in San Diego, with postgraduate training in auto, sports, and workplace injuries plus clinical nutrition. His philosophy: treat the whole person — find the underlying cause, not just the symptom.
- Palmer College of Chiropractic-West (Cum Laude)
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- California & San Diego County Chiropractic Associations
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Dr. Carol Spiegelman, D.C.
Dr. Spiegelman graduated Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West, with a B.S. in Biology from San Francisco State. She specializes in evaluating and treating sports, industrial, car-accident, and personal injuries — and is a State of California Qualified Medical Examiner and Independent Medical Examiner. She has worked with Scripps Health and Sharp Rees-Stealy Occupational Medicine.
- Palmer College of Chiropractic-West (Cum Laude)
- CA Qualified Medical Examiner (QME)
- Independent Medical Examiner — State of California
What you can expect
We fix it, not mask it
We find the root cause and build a real plan — not an endless string of vague visits.
Gentle, personalized care
Every adjustment is tailored to your body and comfort. Care for every age, from kids to grandparents.
Honest & straightforward
If we can help, we'll tell you. If you need a referral, we'll tell you that too.
Techniques & therapies
We combine gentle, precise adjustments with proven supporting therapies — so you heal faster and stay better.

Come see the difference
Same-week appointments. Most insurance accepted. Let's get you booked.