Meet the Doctors

is a licensed Chiropractor serving the Santa Monica community.

Dr. Eric Nepomnaschy has been helping people with pain in the clinic in Santa Monica, California. committed to promoting optimal health and well being of patients.

Dr. Eric Nepomnaschy  uses a 'whole person approach'. This approach to wellness means looking for underlying causes of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be causing symptoms at the time) and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments that would optimize the conditions for normal function. Using this unique approach,  Dr. Eric Nepomnaschy is able to help you to accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health.

EDUCATION

Dr. Eric Nepomnaschy received his doctor of chiropractic degree from the Southern California University Of Health Sciences.

Dr. Eric also holds a bachelors degree in Kinesiology from the California State University of Northridge, and in addition is a certified massage therapist and a registered Trigenics practitioner.

Dr. Eric has consistently shown his commitment to healthcare through his volunteer work, both nationally and internationally, participating in medical missions to Mexico and Bolivia, as well providing care for various local events and health fairs.

In addition Dr. Eric continues to improve his education through numerous educational seminars:

-ELDOA I & II Certified 11/13 - with Dr. Guy Voyer

-Lower Extremity Pumping 10/13 - with Dr. Guy Voyer

Dr. Gutierrez has been in practice since 2009 after graduating with his doctorate of chiropractic from Southern California University of Health Sciences. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Occidental College where he was a 4-year letterman in football. He furthered his education in sports chiropractic and earned his certification as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner® (CCSP®) from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. As a sports chiropractor, he specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of extremity injuries in addition to his expertise in treating the spine. He also has years of experience in the treatment and management of auto accident injuries. He sees a lot of overlap between sports and auto-accident related injuries due to their traumatic nature and finds that the best course of treatment is often very similar. He utilizes a combination of traditional chiropractic techniques, physiotherapy, myofascial release, low level laser, kinesiology taping and exercise programs to help his patients recover and to avoid future injury. 

On a more personal note, he maintains an active lifestyle as an avid cyclist. He has been obsessed with sports as long as he can remember. He has competed in soccer, baseball, track and field and football. You will often find him riding his bike in the Santa Monica Mountains, along the coast, or speeding around town with his Velo Club LaGrange mates. He currently resides in Culver City with his wife and two daughters.

Dr. Austin Applegate received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Southern California University of Health Sciences graduating Magna Cum Laude. He received his Bachelor's in Athletic training at Denison University where he also played football. He sustained multiple injuries while playing as a running back which ultimately led him toward Chiropractic. He wanted to understand the underlying cause of injuries that developed due to postural changes and faulty movement mechanics. He has taken further education in instrument-assisted soft tissue techniques, Fascial Manipulation, DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization), sports taping, and functional medicine. He utilizes a combined approach to understand the root cause of each individual's “dis-ease”. He believes that Chiropractic should be transformative and educational to guide patients toward health and vitality. When not providing chiropractic he enjoys skiing, surfing, backpacking, and spending time with his dog Ramsey.