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Getting to Know Dr. David Van, DC
Charismatic, high energy, and very thorough, serving Woodland Hills for over 19 years.
Dr. David Van, D.C.Dr. David Van is a charismatic, high energy, and very thorough Chiropractor. He has been in practice for over 19 years in the Woodland Hills area. During this time, he has helped countless patients recover from a wide range of acute injuries and chronic pains.
He completed his undergraduate studies at UC Davis, majoring in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Microbiology. During his time at UC Davis, Dr. Van was inspired to become a Chiropractor after he interned with one. He took notice of how much pain relief the patients were receiving and how passionate and happy the doctor was. This began his journey to becoming a Chiropractor himself.
After UC Davis, Dr. Van went on to attend Chiropractic school at Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, California. Soon after graduating in 2002 he began to serve the Woodland Hills area. He cares for many different kinds of patients with a variety of different wants and needs. He was even recognized by Los Angeles Magazine in 2018 for being one of the top Chiropractors in the vast city.
Outside of the office, Dr. Van is very involved with his family and community. He volunteers as a coach for several sports at the local community park and recreation center. He is passionate about health and wellness and tries to instill that way of life to the people around him.
How Did Chiropractic Get Started?
Chiropractic began in 1895 in Davenport, Iowa, when Daniel David (D.D.) Palmer performed the first chiropractic adjustment on a patient named Harvey Lillard. Two years later, Palmer opened the first chiropractic school in Davenport, the school that grew into today's Palmer College of Chiropractic.
More than a century later, Dr. Van earned his own Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, California, and brought that training home to Woodland Hills.
- 1895D.D. Palmer gives the first chiropractic adjustment in Davenport, Iowa.
- 1897Palmer opens the first chiropractic school, today's Palmer College of Chiropractic.
- 2002Dr. David Van graduates from Palmer College of Chiropractic West.
- TodayOver 19 years caring for patients in Woodland Hills.
What Kind of Schooling Does a Chiropractor Need?
Chiropractors are doctors who complete years of science-based training before they can see patients.
Undergraduate Sciences
College coursework in biology, chemistry and physics before applying to a chiropractic program.
Dr. Van: B.S. Biological Sciences, UC DavisDoctor of Chiropractic
A multi-year doctoral program covering anatomy, physiology, diagnosis, imaging and adjusting technique, plus a supervised clinical internship.
Dr. Van: D.C., Palmer College of Chiropractic West, 2002National Board Exams
Graduates must pass the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners exams, Parts I through IV, required in nearly every U.S. state.
State License
In California, chiropractors are licensed by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners and keep up with continuing education to stay licensed.
Our Mission
Dr. Van is a strong believer in “wellness” care; he believes if the patient takes preventative measures to ensure their own wellness, they may be less likely to suffer from more serious or chronic pain later in life.
Dr. David Van, D.C.Chiroworks, Woodland HillsWellness Care
Care that supports your overall health, not just the spot that hurts today.
Prevention First
Taking steps now so you're less likely to face serious or chronic pain later in life.
Kind & Professional
Over the years, Dr. Van has earned many loyal patients by helping them manage their pain with kindness and professionalism.
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