Meet The Doctors

Dr. Giessman has been a practicing chiropractor for 32 years practicing in Pleasanton, Lafayette and his hometown of Brentwood. Prior to becoming a chiropractor he obtained a degree in Sports Medicine from Pepperdine University.

Dr. Giessman has always enjoyed working with other disciplines of healthcare incorporating acupuncture, massage and physical therapy directly in his practice. He has earned the respect of many medical doctors including family practitioners, orthopedic and neurosurgeons who refer patients to him regularly.  He has worked with professional and amateur athletes and continues to support the local high schools sports programs.

 When not in the office you may find him enjoying time with his family, tending to his vineyard or waterskiing.

EDUCATION 

1982-1986:  Pepperdine University (Bachelor of Science: magna cum laude, Sports Medicine) Malibu, California. 

1986-1990:  Life Chiropractic College West (Doctor of Chiropractic; magna cum laude) 

1990:  Life Chiropractic West: Spinal Trauma Certification. 

1992:  International Chiropractic Association: Certification: Industrial Disability Evaluation. 

1994-1995:  Palmer Chiropractic College West: Chiropractic Sports Physician Certification

 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 

1990 - 2005:   Amador Valley Chiropractic & SportCare, Owner / Director

2020-Present:   Amador Valley Chiropractic & SportCare, Owner / Director

1994 - Present:   Delta Spine & SportCare, Owner / Director

2019-Present:  Spine & Sportcare Assoc of Lafayette / Director

2002-2010:   Spine & SportCare Associates @ Balley Fitness, Owner / Director

 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified Medical Examiner 1996-2017: State of California Industrial Medical Council Industrial Disability Evaluator International Chiropractic Honor Society National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

 PROVIDER NETWORKS 

American Specialties Health Plan, Aetna, Landmark HealthCare, United Healthcare, Blue Cross / Blue Shield, John Muir IPA, UMR, Cigna, Health Net, and many more.

 ACCOMPLISHMENTS 

1991:  Instructor, Life Chiropractic College West; Biophysics Techniques 

1992:  Presenter: California Restaurant Association Annual Convention, Moscone Center, "California's Workers' Compensation System". 

1993:  Published co-author, Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, "Fractioned reaction time in women as a function of age and physical activity level". 

1994-1996:  Team/Event Chiropractor, United States Pro Water Ski Tour. 

1995-Present:  Medical Volunteer, Liberty High School, Brentwood, California. 

1998-2000:  ValleyCare Hospital Foundation Board of Directors 

2000-Present:  Aim High Child Care Centers Board of Directors.