Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chiropractic Care Provider in San Francisco
Since 1999, Cardinal Chiropractic has been a trusted provider of corrective chiropractic care in San Francisco. Founded by Dr. Karri Cardinal, a magna cum laude graduate of Life Chiropractic College West and advanced-certified in Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP), our clinic specializes in addressing spinal misalignments and postural imbalances. Dr. Cardinal, a former CBP club president and award-winning educator, brings over two decades of expertise to treating conditions like back pain, scoliosis, and migraines through evidence-based techniques.We prioritize patient education, offering workshops and personalized guidance to promote long-term wellness. Our approach combines advanced diagnostics, spinal remodeling, and complementary therapies to restore nerve function and enhance overall health. With a focus on scientific rigor and individualized care, we serve patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, and have collaborated with organizations like Kaiser Hospital and UC Berkeley. Our commitment to excellence has established us as a leader in San Francisco's chiropractic community.
Services
Chiropractic BioPhysics
Corrective Chiropractic
ScoliBrace Treatment
Nutritional Counseling
Family Chiropractic
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer advanced CBP-certified chiropractic care with over 20 years of clinical experience.
- Our personalized treatment plans address root causes, not just symptoms.
- We provide evidence-based ScoliBrace solutions for scoliosis management.
- Our team educates patients on posture and wellness through workshops and consultations.
- We serve all ages with gentle, family-focused chiropractic techniques.
Services
Chiropractic BioPhysics
Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) is a research-driven technique that corrects spinal alignment through adjustments, traction, and mirror-image exercises. It addresses posture issues, back pain, and nerve interference by restoring natural spinal curves. Patients experience reduced pain, improved mobility, and enhanced nervous system function through this scientific approach.
ScoliBrace Treatment
ScoliBrace provides customized 3D bracing for scoliosis management, combining corrective guidance with patient-specific design. This non-invasive solution halts progression and reverses abnormal spinal curves for children, adolescents, and adults. The treatment includes exercise programs aligned with SOSORT guidelines to improve posture and long-term spinal health.
Corrective Chiropractic
Corrective chiropractic care focuses on resolving postural imbalances and spinal misalignments through adjustments and therapeutic exercises. It alleviates chronic pain, headaches, and nerve-related conditions by restoring proper biomechanics. Patients receive individualized plans integrating muscle stimulation, traction, and postural education for lasting results.
Family Chiropractic
Family chiropractic services address nervous system strain in infants, children, and pregnant women using gentle techniques. It supports developmental milestones, eases pregnancy discomforts, and prevents future health issues. Treatments focus on improving sleep, digestion, and immune function through safe, age-appropriate adjustments.
Nutritional Counseling
Nutritional counseling includes the Ideal Protein weight loss method, a medically designed protocol for fat loss while preserving muscle mass. It combines protein supplements, vitamin support, and dietary education to stabilize blood sugar and improve metabolic health through supervised, sustainable weight management.
People
Dr. Karri Cardinal
Chiropractor
Dr. Karri Cardinal, founder of Cardinal Chiropractic, graduated magna cum laude from Life Chiropractic College West in 1998. She is advanced-certified in Chiropractic BioPhysics and has taught CBP at chiropractic colleges. Recognized as CBP Doctor of the Year in 2013, she specializes in corrective care for spinal and postural issues.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat back pain, neck pain, headaches, scoliosis, migraines, allergies, and posture-related conditions using corrective chiropractic techniques.
What is Chiropractic BioPhysics?
CBP is a research-backed method combining spinal adjustments, traction, and exercises to correct posture and alignment for lasting pain relief.
Do you treat children and pregnant women?
Yes, we offer gentle, age-specific care for infants, children, and pregnant women to address developmental and postural health needs.
What is ScoliBrace?
ScoliBrace is a custom 3D brace for scoliosis that corrects spinal curves non-invasively, combined with exercise programs for optimal results.
Is chiropractic care safe after surgery?
Yes, we provide post-surgical rehabilitation focusing on adjacent areas to improve mobility and prevent compensatory issues.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance claims but do not directly bill insurance providers.
