Business Details
27 Years
experience
Corrective Chiropractic Care in San Francisco
Since 1999, Cardinal Chiropractic has been a trusted provider of corrective chiropractic care in San Francisco. Our practice specializes in Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP), a research-backed technique that addresses spinal misalignments and postural imbalances to alleviate pain and promote long-term wellness. Dr. Karri Cardinal, an advanced-certified CBP practitioner, leads our team in delivering personalized treatment plans that combine spinal adjustments, therapeutic exercises, and lifestyle education. We serve patients experiencing back pain, neck pain, headaches, and conditions like scoliosis, focusing on restoring spinal function and overall health. Our approach integrates advanced therapies such as interferential electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, and custom orthotics to enhance healing.We also offer nutritional counseling through the Ideal Protein weight loss program, supporting patients in achieving holistic wellness. With a commitment to education, we conduct workshops for local businesses and organizations to promote preventive health practices. Our mission is to empower individuals to live active, pain-free lives by addressing the root causes of discomfort rather than just symptoms. Recognized for excellence in CBP, we remain dedicated to advancing spinal health through continuous professional development and community engagement.
Services
Corrective Chiropractic
Chiropractic BioPhysics
ScoliBrace Treatment
Nutritional Counseling
Weight Loss Programs
Therapeutic Exercises
Spinal Adjustments
Custom Orthotics
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We specialize in advanced Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) techniques with 25+ years of clinical expertise.
- Our personalized treatment plans address root causes of pain, not just symptoms.
- We offer evidence-based scoliosis management with ScoliBrace technology.
- Our team provides nutritional counseling through the proven Ideal Protein weight loss protocol.
- We combine spinal adjustments with therapeutic exercises for lasting wellness outcomes.
Services
Chiropractic BioPhysics
Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) is an advanced technique that corrects spinal misalignments through precise adjustments, posture rehabilitation, and traction. This method addresses nerve interference caused by poor posture, injuries, or degenerative conditions. Patients experience reduced pain, improved mobility, and enhanced nervous system function through this evidence-based approach.
ScoliBrace Treatment
ScoliBrace provides customized 3D spinal braces for scoliosis management. This non-invasive solution uses mirror-image correction to halt curve progression and improve spinal alignment. Ideal for children, adolescents, and adults, it combines bracing with SEAS exercises for comprehensive conservative treatment following SOSORT guidelines.
Nutritional Counseling
Our nutritional counseling focuses on the Ideal Protein weight loss protocol, a medically supervised program balancing fat loss with muscle preservation. It includes personalized meal plans, vitamin supplementation, and weekly progress monitoring to achieve sustainable health improvements and metabolic stabilization.
Therapeutic Exercises
Customized therapeutic exercise programs strengthen postural muscles, improve flexibility, and reinforce spinal corrections. These evidence-based routines complement adjustments by enhancing musculoskeletal stability and preventing recurrence of alignment issues through targeted stretching and strengthening protocols.
Spinal Adjustments
Gentle spinal adjustments restore proper vertebral alignment, reducing nerve interference and alleviating pain. Combined with thermal therapy, electrical stimulation, and traction, these adjustments improve joint mobility and promote natural healing processes for long-term musculoskeletal health.
People
Dr. Karri Cardinal
Chiropractor
Dr. Karri Cardinal, founder of Cardinal Chiropractic, graduated magna cum laude from Life Chiropractic College West in 1998. She became Chiropractic Biophysics Doctor of the Year in 2013 and has taught CBP techniques at multiple institutions. With advanced CBP certification since 1999, she specializes in spinal correction and wellness education for San Francisco patients.
Questions
What chiropractic techniques do you specialize in?
We specialize in Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP), a research-backed method for spinal correction and posture restoration.
Do you treat scoliosis patients?
Yes, we offer ScoliBrace technology and SEAS exercise programs for conservative scoliosis management.
Is nutritional counseling available?
Yes, we provide the Ideal Protein weight loss program with medical supervision and weekly support.
How can I book an appointment?
Call (415) 543-3552 or visit our website to schedule a consultation or free initial assessment.
What conditions do you commonly treat?
We treat back/neck pain, headaches, scoliosis, disc herniation, and posture-related health issues.
Are your services covered by insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans - contact our office for specific coverage verification.
Reviews (5)
Heather Kastern
Jun 19, 2022
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If you're looking to establish a chiropractor in San Francisco (Financial District), Dr. Karri Cardinal is top notch. I've been getting chiropractic care and treatment from Dr. Cardinal for everything from car crash related neck pain to acute sport injury, posture alignment, back pain and headaches for 10 years.
Peter Roessler
May 22, 2021
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I was happy to find a practitioner of Chiropractic Biophysics in the Bay Area after recieving this care when living in Seattle. It's really a superior form of chiropractic care. Also, it's obvious how skilled and intuitive Dr Cardinal is; she has targeted my discomfort and provided so much relief and I feel I'm in very good hands. If you are skeptical about chiropractic care, give her a try. She's solidly an expert in her field with a human touch to boot.
S. Mc
Dec 31, 2019
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Dr. Cardinal is a caring, knowledgeable chiropractor. She performed a thorough exam before my first adjustment. In the process, she found the underlying source of my backpain and provided some simple modifications that have significantly helped me. Dr. Cardinal gives you options and will work with whatever treatment path you decide to take.
Athena Karantzalis
Feb 21, 2019
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Dr. Cardinal is a caring, knowledgeable, and experienced chiropractor. She has the magic touch and she truly cares about helping each patient. She gives you treatment options and is honest about your assessment. She's thorough and thoughtful, and super down to earth and easy to talk to.
Meg Kelly
Jan 01, 2019
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Dr. Cardinal is caring, skilled, and determined to help all. She's improved my posture, reduced back pain, and allowed me to get back into running!
