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Dr. Rumel Llantada received his doctorate degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences in 2002. Dr. Llantada is a board certified chiropractor and also recognized as a certified chiropractic sports physician®. He graduated from University of Nebraska cum laude as a pre-med major earning his Bachelor of General Studies degree in biology. Prior to his undergraduate studies, Dr. Llantada proudly served this country in the United States Air Force for five years.

Education

Dr. Llantada’s postgraduate education includes extensive course training in sports medicine, advanced radiology and interpretation, clinical nutrition, Graston technique® and advanced kinesio-taping application. He is certified in Graston Technique®Kinesio-Taping® and Titleist Golf Fitness Instructor Level II/Medical Professional.

Associate Member

Dr. Llantada is an associate member of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians®, American Chiropractic Association and California Chiropractic Association. His passion and knowledge for the game of golf has allowed him the privilege to work with professional athletes and coaches on the Nationwide and PGA tours. Dr. Llantada has served as the sports medicine director for the Drew Brees Celebrity Classic here in San Diego and Marshall Faulk’s golf tournament at Pechanga. He was the official on-call chiropractor for the visiting teams participating in both the Poinsettia Bowl and Holiday Bowl and has served as committee member to the San Diego Bowl Games for nearly 10 years.

Dr. Llantada has been approved by the president of the Southern California University of Health Sciences to the post of Associated Faculty under the clinical internship division where he mentors young chiropractors about to enter the profession.