Meet the Doctors

Dr. John Lee personally experienced the healing power of chiropractic care as a patient while he was a college student. After being rear-ended in an automobile collision by a drunken driver, Dr. Lee began having back pain for the first time in his life. Knowing something was not right, he sought the care of a chiropractor. This was not the first time Dr. Lee had seen a doctor for his spine however. While in junior high school, he was diagnosed with scoliosis (abnormal curvature of the spine) by the school’s nurse and was referred to an orthopedic doctor for evaluation. The doctor x-rayed and examined Dr. Lee and confirmed the scoliosis. However, the doctor felt that no treatment was necessary and that they would just monitor the condition from time to time. Upon evaluation by this first chiropractor, it was revealed that the pain in Dr. Lee’s back was definitely related to his pre-existing scoliosis. He received a course of chiropractic treatment and was able to get out of pain. However, Dr. Lee still occasionally experiences similar back pain due to his scoliosis and requires regular chiropractic care to maintain a healthy spine. Looking back to the time of his original diagnosis during junior high school, he wishes he would have been referred to a chiropractor or had known about the benefits of chiropractic care. Scoliosis is best corrected with chiropractic care during adolescence. Therefore, Dr. Lee feels confident that if he had known about chiropractic during his younger years, that he would not have to deal with his chronic episodes of back pain today.

Dr. Lee has been in practice since 2002. He received his chiropractic education at Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in San Jose, California, a sister school of the original Palmer College of Chiropractic located in Davenport, Iowa. Being a southern California native, he attended the University of California, San Diego, earning a bachelor’s degree in the field of Physiology and Neuroscience. After receiving his chiropractic doctorate from Palmer West, Dr. Lee honed his clinical skills while working in various successful chiropractic clinics in the bay area. Dr. Lee now resides and practices in Irvine and is committed to being one of the premier healthcare providers in the community. Outside of his practice, Dr. Lee’s interests lie in football, snowboarding, working out at the gym, cooking, and spending time with his family. 

Education:

• Palmer College of Chiropractic, San Jose, California - Doctor of Chiropractic
• University of California, San Diego - Bachelor of Science (Physiology and Neuroscience)

Licensure:

• California State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
• National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
• California Department of Radioglogy

Dr. Manuel Paniagua pursued a life of helping others through chiropractic after working in a medical hospital for several years. During his work in the hospital he enjoyed helping sick patients return to health. He knew he wanted to become a healer as a healthcare professional but was interested more in the field of natural and holistic healthcare. Chiropractic was the profession he was drawn to because of it's non-invasive methods. He loved the fact that chiropractic was not only able to help people heal from typical neck and back pain issues, but that it was also able to help people with so many other common health ailments because of the positive impact chiropractic care has on the body's nervous system. He was even more amazed that this could be accomplished without the use of any medicine or surgery. Through this discovery of the purpose and philosophy of chiropractic, Dr. Paniagua was certain that chiropractic was the best path for him to choose.

Dr. Paniagua personally experienced the healing power of chiropractic when a chiropractor helped him resolve years of back pain due to a car accident. This positive experience helped to solidify his decision to become a chiropractor. Shortly after this, he enrolled at Life West Chiropractic College in Hayward, California. 

As doctor of chiropractic since 1999, Dr. Paniagua has been able to assist thousands of individuals feel the fullness of life, not only by freeing them of pain, but also by giving them the opportunity to choose a natural, safe, and effective therapy which is CHIROPRACTIC.

Dr. Paniagua maintains a healthy lifestyle for himself and his family by eating organic foods, exercising regularly, and receiving regular chiropractic treatment. In his time outside of the office, you may see Dr. Paniagua playing at a park with his son or enjoying a walk on the beach with his wife and son.  He also loves singing and playing the piano. Dr. Paniagua also has a passion for languages and is fluent in Spanish and French.

Education:

• Life West Chiropractic College Hayward, California - Doctor of Chiropractic
• Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, California - Bachelor’s in English Literature