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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10X Dr. Sebastian’s knowledge and experience combined with always being at the forefront of updated knowledge and research is second to none. He provides a detailed understanding of the issues, and presents a clear path towards achieving your individual goals. If you want 10X results, this is the place. He is the BEST Sports Chiropractor in Orange County. – Bob M. Huntington Beach

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Always Learning and refining his craft!! Dr. Gonzales is always up on the latest research, always refining his craft and looking for ways that his patients can help themselves understand the issue, define the issue and correct the issue! Equipping his patients with the knowledge and tools necessary to regain and maintain control over their situation. Thank you Dr G! I highly recommend Dr. Sebastian and Performance Place Sports Chiropractic to anyone that wants to recover and be an active participant in their recovery. Patient, help heal they self!! – Dancoise C. Huntington Beach

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fabulous care Dr. Sebastian Gonzales, is a Miracle worker! If you have chronic pain, go see him! Don’t wait. I have been suffering with pain in my shoulder many months. Went to him yesterday, he worked on it and evaluated and today is much better. I will be going back for more! – Jeanne E. Laguna Hills

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent service Excellent service and rehab facility, soft tissue work is amazing. Active Release Therapy is great for maintenance on your body, especially for tight areas. Sebastian is very knowledgable on sports injuries and very understanding about what you’re going through. His weightlifting methods to strengthen the body for functional movements are revolutionary in the chiropractic/ therapy field. I would recommend a consultation with him even if your looking to improve athletic performance. – Gerald M. Huntington Beach

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Very impressed Dr. Gonzales has been such a huge help to me. I can’t thank him enough! I love to run and am currently training for the Boston Marathon. I injured my hamstring and Dr. Gonzales got me right in. He is so knowledgeable and is always very generous with his time in explaining things. To me, peace of mind is the most important thing, so I have truly appreciated his assessments of my injury, his Active Release treatments and his advice on a plan for the most productive recovery. Thanks Doctor G! You’re the best. – Laura D. Long Beach

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Do you want to get better or waste time? All I can say is that Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is the best sports chiropractor/ therapist! You can shop around for cost all you want but I can tell you I wasted tons of money and lots of time going to multiple doctors, chiropractors and physical therapists only to be misdiagnosed and told to do the same stretches I’ve been doing for years and/or to quit running (not an option!). It was only after I found Dr. Gonzales that I got better! Don’t waste your time & money looking somewhere else! Go get better! – Brenda B. Long Beach Degrees, Certifications, & Honors

• Doctor of Chiropractic
• Eagle Scout
• Diplomate American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians®
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography®
• Russian Kettlebell Certified
• Elite Active Release Techniques® Provider
• TPI Certified Golf Medical Professional – Level 3

Education

Cal State University, Long Beach

In 2005, Dr. Gonzales graduated magna cum laude receiving a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology.

Southern California University of Health Sciences

In 2008, Dr. Gonzales graduated as salutatorian of his class. Here he received an extensive education of human anatomy, the diagnosis of musculoskeletal injuries, and chiropractic manipulative care.

However, he attributes most of his knowledge and expertise of sports injuries to his education after school:

“I smile when I to look back on my career. Graduating school I was confident… but I didn’t know what I know what I didn’t know. Along the way, I was fortunate to learn from other doctors, therapists, and trainers who opened my eyes to other aspects of rehabbing my clients.

I can say with confidence I don’t know everything yet but I’m sure I can assist any athlete at any point in their injury. Working in this field doesn’t mean I have to have all the answers… sometimes guiding athletes in the right direction are all they need. I don’t have to “fix” everyone.

I want my lasting legacy to be patient education and empowerment.

This is why have transitioned much of my treatment plans into active care programs over the last few years.

There’s nothing more rewarding that having a person’s light bulb turn on… and truly understand their injury.

Loss of control is what most people struggle with during an injury… the uncertainty and unknowing is worse than the injury itself.

This is where I specialize.”

Hobbies

When he is not working with athletes Dr. Sebastian loves to play baseball, triathlon, hike, fish, and drinking/ making coffee and spend time with friends.

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Running and Endurance Athlete Expert

Mandy specializes in getting athletes and active people back into sport as quickly and effectively as possible. Whether you’re an olympic hopeful or a weekend warrior, Mandy believes in highly individualized movement-based care to eliminate barriers keeping you from reaching your goals.

Mandy believes everyone should receive the same level of diligence, respect, and quality of treatment as professional athletes, regardless of level of activity.

Whether your goal is to run a 100 mile race or to simply be able to play with your child, Mandy is here to help get you there!

Races Mandy has helped her clients run:

UTMB 100 Western States 100 The Bear 100 Moab 240 Black Canyon 100k, 60k Castle Peak 100k R2R2R Translantau 100k Kodiak 100, 50k Javalina Jundred Bulldog 25k/50k Mammoth Trail Fest Sean O Brien Headlands 50k Bishop High Sierra Ultras Tushars 70k USATF Trail Marathon Championships USATF 50k Championships Boston Marathon OC Marathon Long Beach Marathon NY Marathon Carlsbad 5000 Various Backyard Ultras Various FKT records & attempts Track & XC races of all levels including CIF and state champion teams …and more!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Yesterday was my first visit seeing Mandy. I thought I knew what my issue was, and she had a different diagnosis I never considered. She spent an hour with me, doing exercises and tailoring a treatment plan for me. I still can’t believe how quickly her treatment worked; I went in with a limp, and I left pain free. She told me the pain would return, and what to do when it did. This morning I got up, did the exercises she prescribed and was able to run pain free. Thanks Mandy and Performance Place! Highly recommend!!” – Daniel S, Long Beach

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I worked with Mandy Wainfan after being introduced to her by a friend. I have been an athlete all my life and a few months ago I injured my back, it was at the point where I couldn’t move at all without pain. That’s where Mandy comes in, I have never seen a chiropractor before, But I would highly recommend Mandy and Performance Place Sports Care & Chiropractic, because she changed my life. The pain was at the point where it was really changing me leading me to feel really worn down and a bit of a jerk. After seeing Mandy I am completely pain free! I was doing stuff with her I had never encountered before and with her guidance and care my life has been completely changed!” – Edward T, San Fransisco

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My son is a high school runner and has felt various growing pains and calf pain for over a year now, and was referred to Mandy by his high school running coaches. Mandy is a runner and coach herself, so she has a lot of experience and knowledge as it concerns to running. She really helped my son identify areas that were weak, related to his strength, balance and lower body and took a lot of time at every session to focus on creating a plan to not only help with the pain, but give him tools to proactively help with running preparation and managing moments of pain in between. You can tell she really cares and wants her clients to be successful in their sport. My son made a lot of progress toward health and I highly recommend Mandy as we are grateful for the experience.” – Joy W, Rancho Santa Margarita

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I went to see Mandy Wainfan for knee and hip pain that has hindered my running for months. After a thorough examination we did some specific exercises to help with lower back issues. After each exercise regimen she had me run a couple strides to see the results. We did this several times, each time the legs pain was reduced. We then did some therapy and after she showed me exercises to do on my own before each run and more to do regularly throughout the week. The work and advise Mandy gave me has allowed me to run again. Great experience with great results!” – Pat G, Long Beach

>Education

University of California, Davis

Dr. Mandy Wainfan graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior with an emphasis in Physiology. She was also a 4-year NCAA D1 Cross Country and Track athlete, competing in races from 800 meters to 6k. Outside of classes and running, Dr. Mandy participated in the school’s student athletic training program where she learned the basics of sports medicine and worked alongside athletic trainers to serve the UC Davis NCAA football, lacrosse, field hockey, and baseball teams.

Between the challenge of overcoming her own injuries and her experience helping other athletes return to sport as a student athletic trainer, Dr. Mandy’s passion for injury rehabilitation and active care was born.

Southern California University of Health Sciences

Dr. Mandy graduated from Southern California University of Health Sciences with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Her education at SCUHS provided her with a deep knowledge of human anatomy as well as the pathophysiology and diagnosis of musculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. Mandy chose chiropractic for the freedom of treatment options combined with the scope of practice to be able to diagnose and treat with real, tangible outcomes. Chiropractic has allowed her to take an individualized, patient-centered approach revolving around full examination and diagnosis, active care, soft tissue and manipulative techniques.

Formal education provided a launching pad for her exploration of different methods of patient treatment. During and after receiving her Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Mandy elevated her knowledge in treatment approaches such as Neurodynamics, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, McKensie Protocol, Myofascial Release, Dermal Traction, strength and conditioning programming and periodization, and more. She continues to gain knowledge in these areas and strives to deepen her understanding about the “why” behind it all.

>About Dr. Mandy

Dr. Mandy is a lifelong learner of movement, chiropractic, and sport. She is an avid runner who enjoys spending time running trails in the local San Gabriel Mountains and the Eastern Sierra. She is an accomplished trail/ultramarathon athlete and also enjoys being a mediocre climber.

Her passion for helping people reach their goals extends beyond the healthcare realm. When she is not working with patients or on trail, she is the Head Coach of the Girls Cross Country program at Long Beach Poly High School, and was named LB Press Telegram’s “Coach of the Year” in 2023.

Outside of Performance Place, running, and coaching, you can find her reading, attending a somewhat strange mix of concerts, picking up an instrument, or camping.

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