InnerMovement's MissionInnerMovement’s mission is to eliminate pain while encouraging growth, health and clarity utilizing lovingly connection, extensive education and a blend of wellness techniques.
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InnerMovement's VisionTo set in motion each client’s personal “innermovement” toward a fuller expression of health thereby having a positive effect on the family, the nation and global health overall.
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My highest intention for our office is to create a safe, comfortable environment where patients can get well, stay well and reach their greatest potential. I learned early on in my education that patients have limited access and understanding of alternative medicine. And through my experience I’ve seen that there is not one healing technique that can help everyone. Lastly I’ve learned that lifestyle changes are key to patient outcomes. So, in learning all of this I realized that to truly get a patient well the best approach is a team of practitioners that each excel in their discipline and when grouped together give patients every tool they need to address any and all health concerns.
Ultimately, the healing techniques chosen for our office represent only the most researched, validated and widely used alternative medicine techniques in the world: Chiropractic – to address spinal and nervous system flow, Massage – to address muscular imbalance, Acupuncture – to address the energy of organ systems and Nutrition – to create nutritional sufficiency and clear toxicity.
Along with encouraging regular exercise and teaching techniques for stress relief, our team of practitioners work closely with one another pooling education across 4 separate disciplines. I believe our approach is forward thinking and the patient experience is above and beyond that of most healthcare approaches today.
Ultimately, the healing techniques chosen for our office represent only the most researched, validated and widely used alternative medicine techniques in the world: Chiropractic – to address spinal and nervous system flow, Massage – to address muscular imbalance, Acupuncture – to address the energy of organ systems and Nutrition – to create nutritional sufficiency and clear toxicity.
Along with encouraging regular exercise and teaching techniques for stress relief, our team of practitioners work closely with one another pooling education across 4 separate disciplines. I believe our approach is forward thinking and the patient experience is above and beyond that of most healthcare approaches today.
Dr. Heidi Fennell, DC. FICPA
Dr. Heidi Fennell, DC. FICPA
Dr. Heidi is the owner and team leader at InnerMovement Wellness Center, established in 2004. She obtained a Chiropractic degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College Los Angeles in 2004. She graduated Cum Laude and was honored both Student of the Year and Community Leader of the Year. She gave back as a teacher and speaker at the college from 2004-2006.
Along with her Chiropractic degree, Dr. Heidi also took an additional year of study that earned her a Fellowship in working with Pregnancy & Pediatrics. She is one of the few practitioners certified and proficient in the Webster Intrauterine Constraint technique which deems her a specialist in working with all pregnancy related imbalances . She has been successful in helping hundreds of mothers & babies have a natural, non-surgical birth. Because of this, Dr. Heidi has become a referral source for many OB/Gyn's, midwives and doulas in the LA area.
Additional techniques that Dr. Heidi is trained in are as follows: Impulse IQ and SOT non-force adjusting used for Geriatric, Pediatric or any patient who prefers non-force adjusting, Myofascial Release Techniques for soft tissue rehab, Functional Movement Assessment for core stability as related to the spine, Injury Recall Technique, Extremity Assessment and Adjusting, NeuroEmotional Technique to relieve emotional/stress related imbalances, Ergonomic Training applied to the workplace and Wellness Nutrition to optimize healing/increase energy flow/reduce inflammation.
Her personal education is ongoing as well as her passion for meditation, and teaching others to live pain free fulfilling life.
Dr. Heidi is a professional member of the International Chiropractic Association, the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, the California Chiropractic Association and is an ongoing donor to Oklahaven Children's Foundation.
"Our bodies are very complex but most of the answers to what ail us are very simple, patients just need the right information and with a little effort and clear intention we can all heal. In an environment riddled with misinformation and conflicting information about health, I believe our office and offices like ours our vital to our continued health."
Along with her Chiropractic degree, Dr. Heidi also took an additional year of study that earned her a Fellowship in working with Pregnancy & Pediatrics. She is one of the few practitioners certified and proficient in the Webster Intrauterine Constraint technique which deems her a specialist in working with all pregnancy related imbalances . She has been successful in helping hundreds of mothers & babies have a natural, non-surgical birth. Because of this, Dr. Heidi has become a referral source for many OB/Gyn's, midwives and doulas in the LA area.
Additional techniques that Dr. Heidi is trained in are as follows: Impulse IQ and SOT non-force adjusting used for Geriatric, Pediatric or any patient who prefers non-force adjusting, Myofascial Release Techniques for soft tissue rehab, Functional Movement Assessment for core stability as related to the spine, Injury Recall Technique, Extremity Assessment and Adjusting, NeuroEmotional Technique to relieve emotional/stress related imbalances, Ergonomic Training applied to the workplace and Wellness Nutrition to optimize healing/increase energy flow/reduce inflammation.
Her personal education is ongoing as well as her passion for meditation, and teaching others to live pain free fulfilling life.
Dr. Heidi is a professional member of the International Chiropractic Association, the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, the California Chiropractic Association and is an ongoing donor to Oklahaven Children's Foundation.
"Our bodies are very complex but most of the answers to what ail us are very simple, patients just need the right information and with a little effort and clear intention we can all heal. In an environment riddled with misinformation and conflicting information about health, I believe our office and offices like ours our vital to our continued health."
Dr. Neha Bhatia. DC
Dr. Neha Bhatia, DC
Neha Bhatia received her Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology from California state polytechnic university of Pomona in 2005. She then went on to work in the field of Corporate Health where she created and implemented wellness and health promotion programs for companies such as Toyota and Ford.
Dr. Neha has always been very active in sports, from playing tennis, swimming and dance in high school to her current ventures in hiking, biking and running. After receiving her Pilates instructor certification, she started working at a chiropractic office where she not only helped others stay fit but also improved the quality of life for those who were suffering from chronic pain and other health problems.
Dr. Neha received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences in 2011. Dr. Neha began her chiropractic career working as a prenatal specialist in Los Angeles. Specifically helping pregnant women with sciatica, pubic bone pain, rib pain, labor prep and breech presentation. She then decided to broaden her treatment scope by joining the InnerMovement team in 2014, treating not only pregnant women but sports related injuries, children and work related pain and injury. She has been successful in turning dozens of breech babies so that mothers can have a natural birth and avoid having a C-section. Dr. Neha is a very compassionate and caring Doctor who strives to provide the best care possible for her patients.
Dr. Neha has always been very active in sports, from playing tennis, swimming and dance in high school to her current ventures in hiking, biking and running. After receiving her Pilates instructor certification, she started working at a chiropractic office where she not only helped others stay fit but also improved the quality of life for those who were suffering from chronic pain and other health problems.
Dr. Neha received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences in 2011. Dr. Neha began her chiropractic career working as a prenatal specialist in Los Angeles. Specifically helping pregnant women with sciatica, pubic bone pain, rib pain, labor prep and breech presentation. She then decided to broaden her treatment scope by joining the InnerMovement team in 2014, treating not only pregnant women but sports related injuries, children and work related pain and injury. She has been successful in turning dozens of breech babies so that mothers can have a natural birth and avoid having a C-section. Dr. Neha is a very compassionate and caring Doctor who strives to provide the best care possible for her patients.
Dr. Pete Borboa, DC
Dr. Pete Borboa, DC
Dr. Pete is a skilled and passionate Chiropractor with over 13 years experience in adjusting and spinal rehabilitation. He was born and raised in Los Angeles. He obtained his Bachelors of Human Biology in 2003 and Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2004 from the same school Dr Heidi and Dr Neha attended, Cleveland Chiropractic College of Los Angeles. This institution is well known for having strong Chiropractic philosophy as well as producing doctors of Chiropractic with incredible adjusting skills.
He was fortunate enough to work with one of the leading instructors of a powerful spinal remodeling system called The Pettibon System, for several years. This gives him a unique ability to help you take your spinal care to the next level and achieve long lasting results in less time. “What I love about Pettibon is that it gives the power over to patients. I teach them how to use the spinal rehabilitation equipment they need and we work together to fix their spine. Adjustments are simply not enough with all the stresses we face in this modern life.” Dr. Pete is also trained in the following treatments: SOT non-force adjusting (used for geriatric, pediatric or any patient who prefers non-force adjusting), myofascial release (for soft tissue rehab), extremity assessment and adjusting, and wellness nutrition to optimize healing and reduce inflammation.
He knows that Chiropractic is a powerful, essential component of health, yet simply a piece of the puzzle. He believes strongly that our daily choices have longstanding affects on us and those we care about. How we eat, move and think are the pillars for the foundation of health and the life we build for ourselves and our families.
Dr. Pete stays active and lives the healthy lifestyle that he teaches his patients. He has completed the Aids/Lifecycle (7 day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles) four times and has done several obstacle course races throughout the years, including Tough Mudder and Spartan races. He knows sometimes we all lose motivation and focus, but he encourages everyone to seek new ways to stay engaged in their physical health. As Dr. Pete will say, “Health is simply a means to an end, a vehicle for you to create the life you desire, a life full of meaning, fulfillment and joy. What life will you choose?
He was fortunate enough to work with one of the leading instructors of a powerful spinal remodeling system called The Pettibon System, for several years. This gives him a unique ability to help you take your spinal care to the next level and achieve long lasting results in less time. “What I love about Pettibon is that it gives the power over to patients. I teach them how to use the spinal rehabilitation equipment they need and we work together to fix their spine. Adjustments are simply not enough with all the stresses we face in this modern life.” Dr. Pete is also trained in the following treatments: SOT non-force adjusting (used for geriatric, pediatric or any patient who prefers non-force adjusting), myofascial release (for soft tissue rehab), extremity assessment and adjusting, and wellness nutrition to optimize healing and reduce inflammation.
He knows that Chiropractic is a powerful, essential component of health, yet simply a piece of the puzzle. He believes strongly that our daily choices have longstanding affects on us and those we care about. How we eat, move and think are the pillars for the foundation of health and the life we build for ourselves and our families.
Dr. Pete stays active and lives the healthy lifestyle that he teaches his patients. He has completed the Aids/Lifecycle (7 day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles) four times and has done several obstacle course races throughout the years, including Tough Mudder and Spartan races. He knows sometimes we all lose motivation and focus, but he encourages everyone to seek new ways to stay engaged in their physical health. As Dr. Pete will say, “Health is simply a means to an end, a vehicle for you to create the life you desire, a life full of meaning, fulfillment and joy. What life will you choose?
Kevin Craft L.Ac
Kevin Craft, L.Ac
Kevin Craft earned a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, CA. He also trained at Zhejiang University in China, and worked in various hospitals in the Hangzhou region. He continued to expand his acupuncture training at Daejeon University Hospital in Daejeon, Korea. He specializes in pain management and sports medicine, though he does not only focus’s on muscle and bone. He takes one’s entire energetic system into account during his treatments, and works to balance those energies. Therefore, he can treat many things while simultaneously treating pain. Kevin has a kind heart and open ear, and is dedicated to his practice and to his patients. He brings knowledge, wisdom, kindness and a potent and effective skill set. Kevin was raised in Southern California where surfing and skateboarding dominated his early childhood into adolescents. Still a passionate surfer, Kevin is also a musician and husband to his beautiful wife Senami.
Victoria Tifekchian, CMT, LMT
Victoria Tifekchian, CMT, LMT
Victoria graduated from the Glendale Career College in Glendale, CA in 2003. She has been a therapist for over 15 years, working in a variety of settings including chiropractic centers, holistic healing environments, and day spas. She joined the InnerMovement team in 2010 and has been a patient favorite ever since..
Victoria has a variety of holistic healing talents, specializing in deep tissue massage with specialties in acupressure (shoulders and neck), trigger point therapy, sports, cranial-sacral, reflexology, and prenatal massage, with her latest specialty in cold-stone massage therapy. She will customize a healing solution that is specific to her client’s needs.
Victoria is a certified and licensed massage therapist. She continues to perfect her specialty by learning a variety of healing methods to do her job better and in a more effective manner. Victoria believes in providing and applying, rejuvenating, healing, and uplifting massage techniques to help alleviate the daily stress that occurs through normal movement.
Victoria has a variety of holistic healing talents, specializing in deep tissue massage with specialties in acupressure (shoulders and neck), trigger point therapy, sports, cranial-sacral, reflexology, and prenatal massage, with her latest specialty in cold-stone massage therapy. She will customize a healing solution that is specific to her client’s needs.
Victoria is a certified and licensed massage therapist. She continues to perfect her specialty by learning a variety of healing methods to do her job better and in a more effective manner. Victoria believes in providing and applying, rejuvenating, healing, and uplifting massage techniques to help alleviate the daily stress that occurs through normal movement.
Christy Manchester, CMT
Christy Manchester, CMT
Christy Manchester studied massage at the Touch Therapy Institute, now known as the National Holistic Institute. She graduated at the top of her class and was asked to come back and teach, which she did.She joined the InnerMovement team in 2009, is a Hula instructor and Cross Fit champion as well as trainer.
Christy combines Swedish, Reiki, and Deep tissue techniques using what is necessary for her client that particular day. She listens to her clients and let their bodies tell her what they need. No massage is ever the same.
Christy is the InnerMovement Chiropractic staff trainer in Bamboo Massage, a "must try" technique that combines heated Bamboo rods to create a deep tissue feel with the added benefit of heat.
She loves doing massage because she loves to help and heal people and freeing them from pain and stress.
Her strong points are hip work, neck, and scalp.
Christy combines Swedish, Reiki, and Deep tissue techniques using what is necessary for her client that particular day. She listens to her clients and let their bodies tell her what they need. No massage is ever the same.
Christy is the InnerMovement Chiropractic staff trainer in Bamboo Massage, a "must try" technique that combines heated Bamboo rods to create a deep tissue feel with the added benefit of heat.
She loves doing massage because she loves to help and heal people and freeing them from pain and stress.
Her strong points are hip work, neck, and scalp.
Gary Casias, CMT
Gary Casias , CMT
With a Bachelors of Science degree in Movement and Sports Science from the University of La Verne, and a background as a personal trainer, Gary received his massage training from Hands on Healing Institute in 2008. He finds Myofascial Release to be a profound therapy to help his clients break free from bodily pain and physical limitations. Now specializing in John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach™, Gary has more than 1000 hours in related healing techniques, such as Positional Release, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), and Visceral Manipulation. He most recently participated in a human dissection workshop at California State University Northridge, to further his understanding of the body and fascial system. He plans on continuing his education this year by taking 40+ more hours of Visceral Manipulation courses by the Barral Institute. The InnerMovement patients were introduced to Gary and his highly skilled MyoFascial techniques in 2016. His work has brought profound benefit to patients suffering from chronic pain,
Lynsey Benesch, CMT
Lynsey Benesch, CMT
Lynsey is the newest addition to Inner Movement, joining the healing team in the summer of 2017.
She graduated as CMT from A to Z Health, Reseda, CA in 2014.
During these few short years she has gained much experience. Having worked for chiropractors since graduation, she has seen a pattern of chronic pain and tension due to our demanding life-styles of today.
To witness patients improve after receiving regular massage, has been very rewarding. Knowing that she can aid with healing, pain management and increased range of motion, as well as elevating mood, she can see the benefits of massage and has found her true calling.
Lynsey specializes in deep tissue and Swedish, focusing on neck/shoulder pain, sinus pressure/headaches, low back pain/sciatic pain and tendinitis.
Lynsey can be very strong, but also has a light touch for the faint of heart. She listens and pays extra attention to her patients' needs, to provide a perfectly tailored session. She is very detailed and has an intuitive healing energy in her touch.
She graduated as CMT from A to Z Health, Reseda, CA in 2014.
During these few short years she has gained much experience. Having worked for chiropractors since graduation, she has seen a pattern of chronic pain and tension due to our demanding life-styles of today.
To witness patients improve after receiving regular massage, has been very rewarding. Knowing that she can aid with healing, pain management and increased range of motion, as well as elevating mood, she can see the benefits of massage and has found her true calling.
Lynsey specializes in deep tissue and Swedish, focusing on neck/shoulder pain, sinus pressure/headaches, low back pain/sciatic pain and tendinitis.
Lynsey can be very strong, but also has a light touch for the faint of heart. She listens and pays extra attention to her patients' needs, to provide a perfectly tailored session. She is very detailed and has an intuitive healing energy in her touch.