Dr. Julia Moen is one of 5 children born into a family of Medical Doctors. She is originally from Chicago and received her undergraduate degree in Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology. In undergraduate school, Dr. Julia was a student athletic trainer and worked alongside all the sports teams. Dr. Julia was an All-American field hockey player and captain of her team in college.

Dr. Julia, prior to attending Chiropractic School, volunteered in Medical Clinics in Bangladesh and Ecuador where she received hands on experience in medicine. She has experience working in physical therapy departments, aquatics and on land as well as an orthopedic surgeon's assistant who specialized in knees and shoulders.

For graduate school, Dr. Julia attended Cleveland Chiropractic College of Los Angeles. Dr. Julia graduated Salutatorian and was the clinic excellence award winner. She also received special recognition for her volunteer work while in clinic, where she treated patients in collaboration with medical facilities at USC and Venice Family Clinic. Dr. Julia was in Sports Council, a member of the Student hearing board, and a Student Council Officer. Also, while in school, Dr. Julia worked and traveled with the semi-pro football team, the Long Beach Lions, as their team intern doctor. Dr. Julia is a board member of a non profit company, sensory research center and a published author.

Michelle Litzinger, D.C.

Dr. Michelle Litzinger was raised in Long Beach and grew up with a passion for sports. At a young age she developed a curiosity for the human body, sports injuries, and maintaining health, so it was only natural for her to study the art, philosophy and science of chiropractic. Before Attending Cleveland Chiropractic School, Dr. Michelle received a full basketball scholarship to Cal State Dominguez Hills where she studied Exercise Physiology. After a knee injury ended her basketball career she continued to volunteer her time working with athletes as a sports trainer and volunteering her time at the local YMCA.

While in Chiropractic School Dr. Michelle graduated Magna Cum Laude and received recognition for volunteering at the USC medical facility. Dr. Michelle was President of the Waiting List Practice Club, involved with Sports Council, member of the Student hearing board, and was Secretary for the student body for a year. Dr. Michelle worked alongside Dr. Julia with the semi-pro football, the Long Beach Lions as their team sports doctor. Dr. Michelle continues to volunteer her time training and mentoring with the Team and Training Leukemia Lymphoma society and hopes to raise awareness throughout the community.

Christopher Palmer, D.C.

Dr. Christopher Palmer was born and raised outside of Boston, Massachusetts. After obtaining a degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from Northeastern University in Boston, MA, Dr. Palmer worked as a psychiatric counselor in a recognized hospital before moving out to Los Angeles to attend Cleveland Chiropractic College, where he obtained a Doctorate of Chiropractic Degree.

Dr. Palmer incorporates a number of different chiropractic and soft tissue techniques in order to accommodate each individual who seeks treatment. His specialty areas include but not limited to: Applied Kinesiology, Active Release Techniques, Activator Methods, Myofascial Release Techniques, Sports Injuries. His interest are any activities with his fiance and their dog, surfing, basketball, and running.

Staysea Sumner, L. Ac

Staysea Sumner, L. Ac. holds a Master's degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine, is a licensed acupuncturist/herbalist, and is the director of ABC Acupuncture. Staysea conducts seminars on Oriental medicine, acupuncture, and personal development topics throughout Southern California. Staysea’s unique approach to natural healing has yielded excellent results in treating a variety of conditions such as: asthma/allergies, digestive disturbances (including weight control), anxiety, arthritis, chronic/acute pain, sports injuries, among others. Staysea has studied Yoga, Tai Chi and Qi Gong since 1999 and stresses the importance of establishing and maintaining an appropriate diet and lifestyle in order to achieve radiant health. Therefore, she not only provides acupuncture, craniosacral techniques, bio cranial releases and herbal therapy to patients, but also offers nutritional counseling, awareness practices and customized exercise sequences that focus on the patient’s specific health concerns. Staysea is widely recognized by her patients and students for her calming and gentle presence. She enjoys presenting classes on Qi Gong, stress reduction, meditative breathing and leadership for young adults.

The signature of her practice is that she reviews all aspects of your health, answers all your questions, explains your condition and how treatments work. She will also demonstrate what you can do with nutrition, therapeutic exercises and cognitive reconditioning to help the process. This empowers the patient and increases treatment success.

About Our Massage Therapist

Dana has been working in the healing arts industry for 6 years and received her massage training at Emperor's College of Oriental Medicine. She has knowledge and experience with modalities such as Physical Therapist Aid, Pregnancy Massage, Deep Tissue, and Shiatsu and also attended the Upledger Institute to receive her certification as a Level I Therapist in CranioSacral. Dana aspires to use her talents to help people of all ages and physical activity to improve the quality of their life, increase mobility, decrease pain, and to improve their overall well-being. She continues her education with the Hellerwork Institute of Structural Integration and she will be certified in 2009.