Trusted By Top Athletes
Dr. Roy has successfully helped high performers- including professional athletes in the NFL, MMA fighters, boxers, C-Suite executives, and entrepreneurs-overcome their physical limitations and maximize their performance.
Dr. Roy Nissim, a leading chiropractor in Santa Monica and sports medicine expert, specializes in identifying the root causes of pain and dysfunction—not just treating symptoms.
His approach focuses on long-term recovery so your visits become a thing of the past.
I view the human body as a living blueprint, where every restriction, imbalance, and motion tells a story.
My process begins with a detailed assessment of movement patterns to uncover dysfunction. From there, I focus on restoring mobility, improving tissue pliability, and correcting biomechanical issues.
The goal isn’t just relief—it’s resilience. When you move better, you live better.
Identify the Pain. Correct the Dysfunction. Reinforce the Movement.
We find the cause, customize the approach, and utilize state-of-the-art tools to build you back up so you can spend less time in the clinic and more time enjoying a healthier, more functional life.
Dr. Roy has successfully helped high performers- including professional athletes in the NFL, MMA fighters, boxers, C-Suite executives, and entrepreneurs-overcome their physical limitations and maximize their performance.
We are the only clinic that doesn’t want you to come back. That’s why we address the dysfunction that causes pain instead of the symptoms themselves.
Through personalized treatments tailored to each individual, Dr. Roy delivers faster, more effective long-term recovery compared to other clinics.
We tailor our treatment plans according to the individual, using only the latest in sports science and state-of-the-art equipment that have been proven to provide results.
As a certified chiropractor, Dr. Roy utilizes a combination of techniques that include traditional chiropractic care
and progressive methods like manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, shockwave therapy, and more.
In his services, Dr. Roy combines wellness and physical care to eliminate the need for painkillers and surgery.

ART combines therapeutic pressure with patient movements to deliver rapid relief of muscle pain and weakness. This technique can be customized to your individual treatment needs.
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Discover the comfort of receiving advanced chiropractic care and house calls across Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Brentwood, Westwood, and surrounding neighborhoods.
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Functional movement therapy uses movement to address your condition and to maximize your functionality throughout your daily life.
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OTZ Tension Adjustment is a proven, non-surgical method of diagnosing and successfully treating Frozen Shoulder Syndrome (FSS).
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Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)utilizes high energy acoustic waves to heal plantar fasciitis, chronic heel pain, heel spurs, achilles tendinopathy, various tendons and ligaments, even bones and muscles.
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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy, known as PEMF, directs magnetic energy waves through the body to specific areas suffering from injury or illness. These waves deliver critical energy to cells that have been become depleted.
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Our goal is to help you recover from injuries, improve performance, and stay healthy. Our services include injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
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Posture alignment therapy is a holistic approach aimed at improving and maintaining proper body alignment and positioning.
Learn More about Posture CorrectionWith thousands of hours dedicated to mastering the art of pinpointing the root cause of pain, Dr. Roy at our Santa Monica chiropractic office is a true Body Mechanic who works with everyone from top athletes to everyday movers. His approach is simple but powerful: Identify the Pain. Correct the Dysfunction. Reinforce the Movement. As a board-certified chiropractor and certified practitioner in Active Release Techniques® (ART®), Dr. Roy creates customized treatment plans that integrate multiple techniques for faster, more effective recovery. His results-driven method has helped countless individuals overcome acute and repetitive strain injuries—often in half the time of traditional therapies—so you can get back to doing what you love, sooner.
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Dr. Roy specializes in treating individuals that experience neuro-musculoskeletal disorders, injuries, or pain to the supporting
structures of the upper and lower limbs, neck, and lower back. As a board-certified chiropractor and certified practitioner in
Active Release Techniques® (ART®), he is dedicated to helping individuals reach an optimum level of health
and fitness through personalized treatment specifically tailored to the individual.
Almost one-third of individuals experience neck pain every year, and for many, this pain can lead to headaches and become chronic or debilitating. While there are numerous causes for headaches and neck pain, chiropractic care can provide relief and support for those affected.
Learn More about Headaches & Neck PainAs many as 40% of people will experience lower back pain in their lives, the same proportion as those who will suffer from sciatica. Not only is it distressing, but back pain is also a primary reason for work absences among adults in America. Although both back and sciatica pain are common, they don’t have to be a part of your life. Through a targeted chiropractic care approach, we strive to eradicate this discomfort permanently for those seeking back pain treatment in Santa Monica and surrounding areas!
Learn More about Back & Sciatica PainShoulder pain is common. Up to 26% of adults suffer from this type of pain at any one time. That doesn’t mean you need to let shoulder pain hold you back. Dr. Roy utilizes a cutting-edge approach, combining traditional medical techniques and alternative approaches that address and eliminate the cause of your pain. Let our personalized treatments provide you with total healing and prevention of future injuries.
Learn More about Shoulder PainWrist pain affects many people at one point or another, either because of overuse during office work, sports injuries, or other causes. Treating this pain has to do more than simply relieve symptoms temporarily. That is why Dr. Roy offers comprehensive treatments that can be customized to individual needs. Traditional approaches and alternative treatments work together to get rid of the pain. Discover how our chiropractic care approach can support your wrist pain recovery.
Learn More about Wrist PainElbow pain is relatively common, most often taking the form of tennis elbow, an overuse injury that leads to inflammation in the tendons of the joint. Just because it is common, however, does not mean you have to live with it. At our Santa Monica clinic, we offer targeted therapies that help you heal more quickly by addressing the cause of your elbow pain. Let our experts choose from a wide range of treatment options to tailor treatment to you.
Learn More about Elbow PainFully a quarter of American adults suffer from knee pain. Whether you experience this discomfort from a sports injury or another condition, treating it is a priority because of knee pain’s ability to steal your mobility and physical fitness. Chiropractic care and physiotherapy from Dr. Roy Nissim can help with techniques that target the cause of the pain and get rid of it for good!
Learn More about Knee PainAnkle pain does not have to slow you down. At our Santa Monica clinic, we leverage traditional and alternative methods of treatment to eliminate the cause of your pain and reduce your visits to our clinic. The result? The ability to embrace the active, fulfilling life you enjoy the most. Let our comprehensive approach help you achieve the pain-free life you are dreaming of.
Learn More about Ankle PainStop struggling with persistent foot pain. You do not have to hurt with every step. At Dr. Roy’s Santa Monica clinic, we focus on the root cause of your foot pain and offer a wide range of treatments to eliminate that cause. Our personalized care can help you get back your mobility and restart the active life you love. Let our chiropractic care approach help you achieve the pain-free life you are dreaming of.
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Learn more about chiropractic care, and how our personalized techniques can help you achieve your overall health goals.
If you have searched for Neubie therapy, TENS, or EMS, you may wonder whether these electrical stimulation therapies are essentially the same. They are not. All three use electrical currents delivered through electrodes placed on the skin, but they differ in their current intensity, stimulation targets, and clinical application in rehabilitation. Understanding the difference can
Read article : Neubie vs TENS vs EMS – What’s the Difference?Knee replacement surgery repairs the joint, but it doesn’t automatically restore the way your body moves around it. One of the biggest factors in how well you get back to your life after a total knee replacement is how quickly you can reactivate your quadriceps. Surgery interrupts the signal between your nervous system and that
Read article : Neubie Therapy for Knee Replacement Recovery: What to Expect From Your Rehab PlanIf you’ve been on TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen the story: a Georgia man in his early thirties walked into a chiropractic appointment, suffered a stroke, and was left with locked-in syndrome — fully conscious, but unable to move or speak except with his eyes. The case ended in a $75 million malpractice
Read article : Can a Chiropractor Cause Locked-In Syndrome? What the Viral Case Really Shows — and 10 Signs Your Chiropractor Is SafeDiscover why Dr. Roy Nissim is the top-rated Santa Monica chiropractor. Read testimonials of pain relief and recovery from satisfied patients.
At our West Los Angeles clinic, Dr. Roy Nissim and his team offer expert chiropractic care to help patients regain mobility and live pain-free. Conveniently located in the vibrant Pico Boulevard area, our clinic is ideal for anyone searching for a chiropractor in Santa Monica. We are committed to providing high-quality care for those dealing with back pain, neck pain, sports injuries, and chronic musculoskeletal issues.
Learn more about our location and schedule an appointment with one of the premier chiropractors serving the Greater Los Angeles Area.
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