Underwood Sports Medicine Chiropractic

Sports Medicine Chiropractic and Acupuncture for the Athlete in Everyone

Underwood Sports Medicine Chiropractic & Acupuncture is a husband-and-wife practice on East Birch Street in Brea that combines chiropractic, acupuncture, and integrative sports medicine under one roof. The clinic's motto — "we treat the athlete in everyone" — sums up its focus: whether you're a competitive athlete or simply someone who wants to stay active, the goal is to accurately diagnose your condition, treat it conservatively, and teach you what you need to do to improve as quickly as possible. Se habla español.

Services

• Chiropractic adjustments and joint manipulation
• Region-specific myofascial release (included with regular treatments)
• Sports chiropractic and sports-injury diagnosis
• Active Release Technique (ART) — full-body certified
• Acupuncture for sports injuries, chronic pain, and more
• Conservative treatment of neuromusculoskeletal conditions

Sports Chiropractic

Dr. Brett Underwood, DC is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP) and an Internationally Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (ICCSP), with a two-year full-time post-doctoral sports medicine residency at Southern California University of Health Sciences, where he also serves as adjunct faculty. He has treated athletes across the NFL, NBA, FIVB beach volleyball, USA Track & Field, USA Field Hockey, triathlon, rugby, and weightlifting, and serves as the official sports medicine chiropractor for A Snail's Pace Running Academy in Brea. A typical course of care runs about 3–6 initial visits, aimed at getting you back to healthy activity safely.

Why Underwood Sports Medicine Chiropractic

• Two doctors, two disciplines: chiropractic sports medicine plus doctoral-level acupuncture in one clinic
• Dr. Brett Underwood, DC, DACBSP, ICCSP, CSCS — also a certified strength and conditioning specialist and RRCA running coach
• Dr. Gabriela Underwood, DAc, LAc, DACM — licensed acupuncturist with advanced training at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei
• Transparent pricing posted on their site: $120 initial focused evaluation and treatment, $65 regular adjustment visits with myofascial release
• Experience providing medical support at 5Ks, marathons, triathlons, and professional beach volleyball events
• Spanish-speaking practice

Common Questions

What conditions does acupuncture at this clinic address?

The clinic lists acupuncture treatment for anxiety, acute and chronic sports injuries, chronic pain, lower back pain, sciatica, running injuries, pregnancy-related nausea, plantar fasciitis, and neck pain. Dr. Gabriela Underwood also focuses on women's health, metabolic health, and cosmetic acupuncture.

Do I need to be an athlete to be treated here?

No. The practice treats "the athlete in everyone" — physically active people of all levels who want to move and feel better, not just competitive athletes.

How do I schedule a visit?

The clinic sees patients by appointment only. Email info@underwoodsportsmed.com to schedule, or call and leave a message at (714) 855-1255.

Visit Underwood Sports Medicine Chiropractic

Find the clinic at 3000 E Birch St, Suite 101B, Brea, CA 92821. Appointments are scheduled by email; you can also call (714) 855-1255 and leave a message.