Dr. Mike Snyder, D.C.

Dr. Snyder, a chiropractor and laser therapyspecialist 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.

Meet Dr. Mike, a Gonstead chiropractor specializing in Class IV Laser Therapy and Extracorporeal ShockWave Therapy (ESWT). With over three decades of hands-on experience, he has assisted a diverse range of patients—from families and professional athletes to individuals recovering from auto and work-related injuries. A proud graduate of the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Dr. Mike holds a doctorate in chiropractic as well as bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Athletic Training.

He is also the innovative force behind Ergolign, a company embodying his unwavering dedication to advancing spinal health and elevating the quality of life for everyone. Stay tuned for upcoming products from Ergolign by Dr. Mike.

A California native, Dr. Mike is happily married with two grown children and enjoys surfing in his spare time.

*Fun Fact: Dr. Mike once donned aviator sunglasses as Tom Cruise's volleyball stunt double in the iconic film Top Gun.

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, Snyder Chiropractic/Interventional Pain Medical Group, Newport Beach, CA., 2009- present

CHIROPRACTOR, Tri-Star Medical Group, Costa Mesa, CA., 2006 – present

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

TEAM CHIROPRACTOR, Surf City Marathon, 2007-2008

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

CHIROPRACTIC BIOPHYSICS® OR CBP® CERTIFIED

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