About Us
Dr. Bruce and Dr. Laura Presnick are both chiropractors who have been in private practice since 1978. Dr. Laura has a post-graduate degree in Clinical Nutrition and is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist. Dr. Bruce has a post-graduate degree in Chiropractic Orthopedics and specializes in sports and work related injuries.
Dr. Bruce and Dr. Laura have been serving Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Concord, Walnut Creek and Lamorinda with chiropractic and holistic health services since 1981. Our practice offers a complete massage therapy department with numerous types of bodywork, with special emphasis on sports injuries, carpal tunnel, post-trauma, fitness, and holistic approaches to health.
BRUCE D. PRESNICK
Cirriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- 1969 Bachelor of Arts - Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
- 1973 Diploma - Academy of Physiotherapy, Santa Fe, NM
- 1975-78 Doctoral Studies - Palmer College of Chiropractic, graduated Magna Cum Laude, Davenport, IA
- 1993 Post-graduate degree in Chiropractic Orthopedics from Western States Chiropractic College
SEMINARS
- 1990 Applied Clinical Detoxification, Berkeley, CA
- 1993-94 Advancement in Clinical Nutrition, Berkeley, CA
- 1995 Solving the Digestive Puzzle, San Francisco, CA
- 1995 Applying New Essentials in Nutritional Medicine, Berkeley, CA
- 1996 New Perspectives in Nutritional Therapies, Dr. Jeffrey Bland
- 1998 Improving Genetic Expression in Prevention of the Diseases of Aging, Dr. Jeffrey Bland
LECTURES AND TEACHING
- 1979-81 Acting President, Pacific States Chiropractic College, Life Chiropractic College West
- 1979-81 Faculty member, Life Chiropractic College West
- 1980-84 California State Board PREP Seminars, Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA
- 1981 City of Martinez - Presentation: On-The-Job Injuries
- 1981-82 Dean of Chiropractic Sciences - Life Chiropractic College West
- 1982 "Prevention of Back Injuries" - Levi Strauss Company
- 1982-84 Founder - "Getting Started" Seminars
- 1982-85 "Chiropractic and Your Health" - Holistic Health Expo
- 1985 "Chiropractic and Industry" - Life Chiropractic College West
- 1992 "Managing Your Practice" - Life Chiropractic College West
- 1992 "Repetitive Motion Injuries" - Contra Costa County Risk Managers
- 1995 "Prevention of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome" - Wells Fargo Bank
- 1997 Historical Development of Manipulation - Health Medicine Forum - Mount Diablo Hospital, Concord, California
ADVANCED CERTIFICATES
1978 Diplomate - National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
1978 Advanced Proficiency Certificate - Grostic Technique
1978. Certification for Superior Clinical Efficiency - Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA
CONSULTING
- 1985 YMCA Corporate Fitness Program
- 1989-90 Macy's Corporate Fitness Program - Athletes in Industry
COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
- 1983-86 First Vice President - Pleasant Hill Kiwanis Club
- 1984-93 Board of Directors - Pleasant Hill YMCA
- 1984-86 Vice-President, Kiwanis Club, Pleasant Hill, CA
- 1984-86 First Vice President - Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce
- 1986-87 President - Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce
- 1992-93 Chairperson, Mount Diablo YMCA - Community Board of Directors
- 1993-98 Corporate Board of Directors - Mount Diablo YMCA
- 1996-99 Chairperson, Mount Diablo YMCA - Community Board of Directors
- 2000-01 Chairperson, Mount Diablo YMCA - Corporate Board of Directors
HONORS AND AWARDS
- 1980 Who's Who in Chiropractic
- 1983 Life Chiropractic College - Service Award
- 1985 Who's Who in California
- 1985 Nominee: Pleasant Hill Citizen of the Year
LAURA D. PRESNICK
Cirriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- 1973-75 Pre-medical studies - Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA.
- 1975-78 Doctoral Studies - Palmer College of Chiropractic: Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Davenport, IA
Post-Graduate Educational Seminars (partial list)
- 1986 Clinical Evaluation, Biomechanical Analysis & Treatment of Low Back Pain, Palmer College of Chiropractic
- 1987 60 hour course in Medical-Legal Implications of Spinal Trauma, Life Chiropractic College, San Lorenzo, CA
- 1988 Clinical Management of Women in the Childbearing Years, Life Chiropractic College
- 1989 Applied Clinical Detoxification, Berkeley, CA
- 1990 Chiropractic Sports Physician training, Western States Chiropractic College, Portland,OR
- 1990 Advancement in Clinical Nutrition, Berkeley, CA
- 1995 Solving the Digestive Puzzle, San Francisco, CA
- 1995 Applying New Essentials in Nutritional Medicine, Berkeley, CA
- 1996 New Perspectives in Nutritional Therapies, Dr. Jeffrey Bland
- 1996 Improving Genetic Expression in Prevention of the Diseases of Aging, Dr. Jeffrey Bland
- 1997 "Documenting the Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care," Dr. Malik Slosberg
- 98-2000 Diplomate Course in Clinical Nutrition, Parker Chiropractic College, Dallas, Texas
LECTURES AND TEACHING
- 1980-84 California State Board PREP Seminars, Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA
- 1981-84 Cities of Martinez, Pleasant Hill: On-The-Job Injuries
- 1982-84 Lecturer - "Getting Started" Seminars
- 1984-99 Aerobics instructor, Mt. Diablo YMCA
- 1985-98 Post-graduate faculty, Life Chiropractic College, San Lorenzo, CA
- 1981 Guest speaker at numerous civic, business, professional, and adult school forums, including Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation District, YMCA, health food stores, health food stores, Pleasant Hill and Concord Senior Services, Mt. Diablo Medical Center and John Muir Medical Centers Support Groups
ADVANCED CERTIFICATES
- 1978 Diplomate - National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- 1978 Advanced Proficiency Certificate - Logan Technique
- 1978 Certification for Superior Clinical Efficiency - Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA
- 2000 Diplomate, Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition
- 2000 Certified Clinical Nutritionist
CONSULTING
- 1989-90 Macy's Employee Fitness program, "Athletes in Industry" Designed and implemented a pre-work stretching program which effectively reduced on-the-job injuries
COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
- 1983-84 Board of Directors - Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce
- 1985- Volunteer aerobics and yoga instructor, Mt. Diablo YMCA
- 1987-2002 Volunteer, Boys Scouts of America Troop 401
HONORS AND AWARDS
- 1978 Inducted into Pi Tau Delta, the Chiropractic Honor Society
- 1990 Listed in "2,000 Notable American Women"
- 1990 Mt. Diablo YMCA - Service to Youth award
Holistic Health Center For All Your Wellness Needs
We are proud to provide a state-of-the-art facility for the highest quality chiropractic care available. It is one of our top priorities to protect the well-being of our valued patients. We are confident that you will feel right at home in our office as we welcome all patients as if they were family.
Appointments
If you would like to make an appointment, please contact our office by phone or email. Our office facilitates communications and emergency calls and appointments are available and welcome, especially for new patients seeking help.
Financial
We will be more than happy to submit all insurance forms for you and help you recover the most from your benefits. We will do everything we can to help you afford the treatment you need and want. Forms of payment accepted by the office are check, cash, or any major credit card.
Cancellation
If you are unable to keep an appointment, we ask that you kindly provide us with at least 24 hours notice. We ask for this advance notice so that we can offer this appointment to another patient. A fee may be charged if a patient does not show up for an appointment without sufficient notice.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing our practice for your chiropractic care.
395 Civic Dr Suite E Pleasant Hill , CA 94523
Emergencies seen immediately!
Take the first step to a healthier and better life today and call Presnick Chiropractic & Holistic Health Centers now:
925-609-9355