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Weight training = Health training

Proper resistance training is a large part of a patient's treatment plan to maintain progress outside of the clinic.

Resistance bands

Most equipment used are practical, portable, and effective even for the high functioning athlete.

Activity centered treatment plans

Patient care goals include a pain-free and drug-free return to their recreational, occupational and daily living activities.

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Environmental medicine

We love colors, plants, and variety to make our workspace therapeutic for the staff and the patients.

Using food as medicine

We emphasize daily nutrition to include consuming whole foods, various protein sources, and supplementation.

Red Bull gigs

Souveniers from prior years of Dr. Adrian's ongoing work with Red Bull Sports Medicine.

Extremity care

Knees, ankles, hips and shoulders are evaluated and treated on a daily basis, using sports therapy modalities (electrical stim, ultrasound, and various Kinesio taping procedures).

Got iron?
Return to activity

Dr. Adrian, after losing 30 lbs from the H1N1 became a patient of his own clinic. He developed a program to gain the weight back, along with his strength and stamina.

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Custom orthotic fitting

When indicated, patients can be evaluated and fitted for custom orthotics.

Massage Therapy

All staff members with patient care responsibility are Certified Massage Therapists or Athletic Trainers (ATCs).

On site with Red Bull

Dr. Adrian performs a procedure in Utah during Red Bull Rampage 2012.

About the Doctors

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Adrian Pujayana, DC ATC CSCS

  • Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic

  • NATA Certified Athletic Trainer

  • NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

  • Adjunct Professor of Kinesiology, Cal State Los Angeles

  • Editorial contributor, South Pasadena Review since 2012

 

Doctor Adrian graduated with a double major for Exercise Physiology and Athletic Training from Cal Poly Pomona. His background in Sports Medicine, triage, and developing corrective exercise routines are combined with Chiropractic for a strong emphasis in treatments using physical medicine.

 

Doctor Adrian has worked with many professional and collegiate athletes, and have been on the medical staff for ESPN's X-Games, and Red Bull Sports Medicine since 2006.  He is currently an Adjunct Professor of Kinesiology at California State University of Los Angeles, teaching Sports and Performance Ergogenic Aids.

 

Things Dr. Adrian likes to do...outdoor activities, learning about sports performance and nutrition, compose music, photography, and graphic design.

 

...more on Dr. Adrian

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Christine Smith, DC

  • Board Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic

  • Webster Certified Chiropractic Practitioner

 

Doctor Christine's clinical emphasis is in the treatment and management of difficult cases, pregnancies, and children. She is an advocate of utilizing conservative options for the treatment of most chronic and acute symptoms.

 

Doctor Christine is a graduate of the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic and has been in private practice since 1997. She is also certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association to perform the Webster Technique, a process of using non-force techniques on pregnant mothers. This technique is gentle, systematic, and effective in releasing sacro-iliac tension during pregnancy or when a baby is in breeched position.  She is also completing a post-doctoral program in Functional Medicine.

 

In addition to being a patient advocate and a prolific reader, Dr. Christine enjoys running, exercising and weightlifting.  She is a Mini-Triathlon and a Spartan Race runner. 

About the Staff

FCCSP, Family Chiropractic Center of South Pasadena
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Chloe Russell

Every great office needs a Texas cowgirl and Chloe is  here to represent.  She has the caring heart of a nurse who makes the FCCSP patient experience welcoming and complete.

Carlo St. Juste, L-Ac

Carlo's technique is gentle and conservative, and as we say in acupuncture..."to the point".  His treatments are congruent with FCCSP's emphasis on restoring function to the body, and to the organs, so that an individual can be restored to activity and life.

FCCSP is proud to have a wonderful staff of therapists and practitioners.  Our vision would not be complete without each of our staff member's contribution to this organization.  We are grateful for the workplace family that has formed over the years.

Jessica Corleto
Jessica helps with complex billing and insurance issues that patients encounter.  She is Dr. Christine's helpful hand, and insurance companies don't want to mess with her...at least over the phone :)

Dianna Rodriguez, CMT
Since 2007, Dianna has been a Massage Therapy stronghold for FCCSP.  Her technique is both firm and gentle, perfect for sports massage and scar tissue management. 

Laurie Fedor, CMT
Another long time FCCSP family member since 2007.  Laurie is a stage performer/actor with a contagious sense of humor in addition to being a superb Massage Therapist. 

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Isabel Ramoz, CMT

Isabel is our Clinic Assistant who is also a fantastic Massage Therapist and manual therapist.  She is a frequent user of essential oils and aroma therapy.

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Isabel is also available on Tuesdays for 30 or 60 minute massage therrapy sessions, by appointment only.

Cheryn Honda, CMT

Also a Massage Therapist, Cheryn has been a fantastic Clinic Assistant as well as a Receptionist.  Such a great addition to our staff!

Dr. Christine Smith

FCCSP would not run as smoothly if it wasn't for Dr. Christine's interaction with insurance, other doctors, and her superior case management skills!  She is in process of acquiring a 2 year post-doctorate Functional Medicine degree, to be completed in 2019!

Dr. Adrian Pujayana, DC ATC CSCS

Dr. Adrian is the Sports Medicine branch of FCCSP.  He is a frequent medical staff with Red Bull Sports, a Professor of Kinesiology at Cal State Los Angeles, a contributing author for the South Pasadena Review, and a practitioner of Cranial Facial Release, a baloon assisted inflation therapy for endo-nasal procedures!

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