Chiropractic
Chiropractic assessment and care using the Gonstead method at Spine & Joint OC.
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Relief is good, understanding is better.
Gonstead chiropractic, functional medicine and care programs with Dr. Nick Deliberato in Lake Forest.
- Gonstead chiropracticSpecific analysis and adjusting
- First chiropractic visits: at least 60 minutesEvaluation, adjustments and hands-on work
- Teaching throughout your careKnow what is happening and why
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Functional medicine
A deeper look at health history, symptoms, lifestyle, goals, and testing when appropriate.
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Back and joint pain
Pain that keeps coming back in your back, neck or joints, and what may be behind it.
Headaches and migraines
Recurring headaches, and how your neck, posture, sleep and habits may play a part.
Numbness and tingling
Pins and needles in your arms, hands, legs or feet, and where it may start.
Sports injuries
Getting back to training after a strain, sprain or overuse injury.
Hormone, thyroid and autoimmune concerns
Fatigue, weight, sleep and energy changes, looked at as a connected picture.
Digestive and GI concerns
Ongoing bloating, irregularity or discomfort, and what may be behind it.
Cardiovascular health
Understanding your heart-health picture: testing, nutrition, training and habits.
Behavior-change coaching
Turning what you know into daily habits: training, nutrition, sleep and routines.
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Six-month comprehensive care program
A six-month program combining case review, coaching, chiropractic visits and reassessment. Call the practice to talk through whether it fits you.
Our approach
We start by understanding your story—your health history, symptoms, lifestyle, goals, and what you’ve already tried.
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More care options
Shockwave therapyRadial pressure waves for stubborn tendon and soft-tissue problems like plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow, on their own or alongside chiropractic care.Learn more
Peptide therapyA one-on-one conversation with Dr. Nick about whether peptides fit your goals, with no pressure to use them.Learn more
Holistic health programsTesting, nutrition guidance, training and regular chiropractic care, combined into one ongoing plan.Learn more
Meet Dr. Nick
Nicholas Deliberato, D.C., FMP-AC, is a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner in Orange County. His whole-person approach considers movement, nutrition, physiology, and awareness.
About Dr. NickA brief introduction to Dr. Nick, the clinic and how he approaches health in his own life.