Dr. Michael J. Snyder, D.C.

Dr. Snyder, a chiropractor and laser therapy specialist has been practicing chiropractic since 1993, treating families, professional athletes, weekend warriors, as well as patients with auto and work injuries. Dr. Snyder graduated from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic with a doctorate in chiropractic and has bachelor degrees in both Biology and Athletic Training.

CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION

LOS ANGELES COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC, Doctorate of Chiropractic. 1989-1992
LOS ANGELES COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC & SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, BS, Biological Sciences. 1984-1991
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, BA, ATHLETIC TRAINING. 1984-1988

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHIROPRACTOR, Newport Beach, CA, 2009 – present
FOUNDER, theraCORE, Newport Beach CA, 2013-present
CONSULTANT, AlignMed, Santa Ana CA, 2013
CONSULTANT, Power Balance, LLC, Lake Forrest CA, 2009-2010
TEAM CHIROPRACTOR, Surf City Marathon, 2007-2008
CHIROPRACTOR, Tri-Star Medical Group, Costa Mesa, CA, 2006-2008
CHIROPRACTOR, Whitaker Wellness Institute Medical Clinic, Newport Beach, CA., 2005-2006
CHIROPRACTOR, Private Practice, Costa Mesa, CA., 1998-2005
CHIROPRACTOR/DIRECTOR, SNYDER SPORTS & FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, Santa Barbara, CA, 1993-1998
CHIROPRACTIC INTERN AND EXTERNSHIPS, Whittier and Santa Barbara, CA., 1992-1993
PROFESSOR, Santa Barbara City College, Sports Science Department, Introduction to Athletic Injuries, 1995
TEAM CHIROPRACTOR, Santa Barbara City College Athletics, 1993-1998
TEAM CHIROPRACTOR, California Beach Volleyball Association, 1993-1998
TEAM CHIROPRACTOR, International Outdoor Volleyball Championships 1993-1995
TEAM CHIROPRACTOR, Amateur Volleyball Association Championships, 1993-1995
TEAM CHIROPRACTOR, Jose Cuervo Beach Volleyball Series, 1993-1995
TEAM CHIROPRACTOR, Santa Barbara Triathlon, 1994
TEAM CHIROPRACTOR, Bud Light Ocean Festival, 1993-1995
TEAM CHIROPRACTOR & CHAIRPERSON, American Diabetes Assoc., Tour De Cure, 1994-1995

APPROACH

I do my best to offer a very personalized approach to my patients overall health & wellness by combining the benefits of Gonstead Chiropractic Technique, Physiotherapy (including Class IV High Power Laser Therapy), and Active Release Technique (Soft Tissue System) with stretching, strengthening and conditioning to offer my patients the best chance of achieving and maintaining their health and personal fitness goals.

CERTIFICATIONS

CALIFORNIA CHIROPRACTIC LICENSE
X-RAY SUPERVISOR AND OPERATOR LICENSE – STATE OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH SERVICES
GONSTEAD CHIROPRACTIC CLINICAL STUDIES SOCIETY MEMBER
ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE CERTIFIED PROVIDER 2005-2006