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Andrea L. Smith, D.C. is a second generation chiropractor at Healthways Chiropractic and Sports Rehab.  She promotes a healthy and active lifestyle and wants to ensure you can get back to feeling good and moving well! She regularly speaks at various Chambers of Commerce, civic and service groups on health, wellness and posture. She is an associate faculty member and adjunct instructor at Southern California University of Health Sciences.  In her free time, she enjoys hiking, biking, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. 

“My goal is to give you and your body the tools for longevity, vitality, and overall physical health. Our philosophy centers around a chiropractic lifestyle which includes eating well, getting enough rest, managing stress, regular exercise and of course getting adjusted! Whether you’ve been injured in an auto accident, a weekend warrior or just wanting to live a more active pain free life, let us help you on that journey.”
-Dr. Andrea Smith

Dr. Andrea will be teaching free classes through the office that will focus on wellness. She holds “Walk With The Doc”, a monthly walking group that takes you through Creek Park and back up to the office. Check our upcoming events section and our social media platforms for dates and times!

Education:

  • Doctor of Chiropractic, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Cum Laude 2015 

    • Clinical Experience: USC Health Center, UCI Irvine Health Center, CSU Fullerton Health Center, USC Rugby, USC Equestrian, USC School of Dentistry 

    • Volunteer: Orange County Rescue Mission, Stand Down for Veterans, Helping Hands for Humanity 

  • B.A. Kinesiology, Whittier College 2011

    • Department Honors in Kinesiology 

  • La Mirada High School, 2007

    • Graduated with High Honors

Athletics:

  • NCAA College Athlete: Whittier College Women’s Soccer, 2007-2010 

  • Assistant Cross Country Coach, La Mirada High School

  • Inaugural Splash! Employee: Swim and Water Aerobics Instructor, Lifeguard

  • La Mirada High School Athlete, Graduated 2007: Earned 7 varsity letters in Cross Country, Soccer and Swimming

Professional Associations:

  • American Chiropractic Association

    • Next Gen ACA

  • California Chiropractic Association 

Techniques:

  • Traditional Chiropractic/Diversified Adjustment

  • Impulse Adjusting Instrument

  • Drop Table

  • Graston Instrument Soft Tissue Technique

  • Fascial Movement Tape via RockTape