Dr. Marisa Chu, D.C.

 I am a Bay Area–born and raised chiropractor specializing in movement-based rehabilitation and performance-focused treatment for active individuals and athletes. Growing up as a multi-sport athlete— playing basketball, softball, Muay Thai kickboxing, snowboarding, and gymnastics—shaped my understanding of how important spinal health, mobility, and proper movement are for long-term performance and quality of life. That athletic background allows me to understand the physical demands, frustrations, and goals of the patients I work with today.

My journey into chiropractic care began through my own experience as a patient. After traditional medical care and physical therapy failed to resolve my pain, chiropractic care found me and gave me my life back. At one point, my 80-year-old grandfather was traveling, playing tennis, and fully enjoying life while I struggled to walk or participate in the sports I loved. That experience reshaped how I view healthcare and solidified my belief that chiropractic care should not be a last resort, but rather, a proactive tool for long-term health and function.

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Physiological Science with a minor in Science Education from UCLA in 2022, and graduated magna cum laude with my Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West in 2025. Outside the clinic, I enjoy traveling, baking and cooking, and exploring new cuisines and restaurants. These interests, along with my athletic background and personal healing journey, shape how I connect with patients and approach care. My goal is to change the way people see chiropractic—not as temporary pain relief, but as an essential part of living fully, moving well, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life.