Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chiropractic Care in the Bay Area
Kaname Chiropractic is a heart-centered family wellness practice dedicated to holistic, results-based healing. Since 1988, our team has provided chiropractic care for generations, emphasizing spinal alignment as the foundation for overall health. We combine full-spine adjustments with nutritional counseling, ergonomic advice, and emotional trauma release therapy to address pain, sleep issues, and developmental concerns.Our doctors bring decades of combined experience, advanced certifications in techniques like Quantum Spinal Mechanics, and a commitment to patient education. We serve individuals of all ages, including pregnant women, children, and animals, with bilingual services and personalized care plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Services
Chiropractic Care
Pediatric Adjustments
Animal Chiropractic
Nutritional Counseling
Ergonomic Assessments
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- Over 34 years of combined experience in advanced chiropractic techniques
- Personalized care plans integrating spinal correction and holistic wellness
- Certified in Quantum Spinal Mechanics and animal chiropractic specialties
- Bilingual services and family-friendly approach for all ages
- Comprehensive evaluations using full-spine X-rays and neurological exams
What people say
Life changing results
Gentle pediatric adjustments
Animal chiropractic services
Bilingual staff available
Personalized care plans
Services
Chiropractic Care
Our chiropractic care focuses on spinal alignment to optimize nervous system function. Using techniques like Gonstead and Diversified adjustments, we address pain, improve mobility, and enhance overall wellness. Patients benefit from personalized treatment plans that include posture correction, ergonomic advice, and lifestyle modifications for long-term health improvements.
Pediatric Adjustments
Gentle pediatric adjustments address developmental issues in infants and children. Our low-force techniques help with colic, sleep disturbances, and behavioral problems by correcting spinal misalignments. Early intervention supports proper nervous system development and prevents future health complications through safe, age-appropriate care.
Animal Chiropractic
Specialized animal chiropractic services address mobility issues in pets and performance animals. Certified practitioners use AVCA techniques to treat allergies, gait abnormalities, and behavioral problems. This non-invasive care improves joint function and overall well-being for dogs, cats, and horses through precise spinal adjustments.
Nutritional Counseling
Personalized nutritional counseling complements chiropractic treatments by addressing inflammation and dietary needs. Our experts develop customized meal plans to support spinal health and overall wellness. This integrative approach helps patients achieve better outcomes through improved nutrition and lifestyle modifications.
Ergonomic Assessments
On-site ergonomic assessments identify workplace stressors affecting spinal health. We provide tailored recommendations for office setups and work practices to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. This proactive service helps maintain proper posture and reduces work-related pain through environmental modifications.
People
Dr. Marisa Sum
Owner, Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Marisa Sum, a UC Davis Clinical Nutrition graduate, specializes in spinal curve correction and Quantum Spinal Mechanics. With certifications in radiography and birth doula work, she provides holistic care for families while mentoring future chiropractors.
Dr. Cassie Stansberry
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Cassie Stansberry, a Life Chiropractic College West graduate, focuses on spinal correction and animal chiropractic. Certified in Neuro Emotional Technique, she serves the Peninsula area with expertise in kinesiology and holistic health practices.
Dr. Stephen Sum, Jr.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Founder of Eden Valley Chiropractic since 1988, Dr. Stephen Sum continues practicing with 34+ years of experience. A Qualified Medical Examiner and radiography expert, he maintains his Castro Valley location while supporting Kaname's expansion.
Dr. Justin Mariano
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Justin Mariano, a UC Berkeley Public Health graduate, specializes in animal chiropractic. Certified by ACES, he provides equine adjustments across the Bay Area while offering general chiropractic services at both clinic locations.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat spinal misalignments, chronic pain, pregnancy discomfort, pediatric developmental issues, and animal mobility problems through chiropractic adjustments and holistic therapies.
Are adjustments safe for children?
Yes, our gentle pediatric adjustments use minimal force techniques specifically adapted for infants' and children's developing spines and cranial structures.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider and provide documentation for insurance reimbursement. Payment is required at time of service.
What techniques do you use?
We combine Gonstead, Diversified, Quantum Spinal Mechanics, and low-force instrument adjustments tailored to each patient's specific needs and comfort level.
Can chiropractic help during pregnancy?
Yes, our prenatal care focuses on pelvic alignment and spinal support to improve comfort during pregnancy and facilitate easier labor and delivery.
Do you treat animals?
Yes, we offer animal chiropractic services for dogs, cats, and horses with musculoskeletal issues affecting their mobility and performance.
