Meet Dr. Richard Bend
Dr. Bend is the only third generation chiropractor on the Central Coast. He practices chiropractic just as his grandfather practiced over 70 years ago.
Dr.
Bend uses his hands to gently adjust patients' spines to remove vertebral
subluxations and return life to vital organs. It is a simple philosophy
that has helped thousands of patients experience more comfortable & healthy lives.
Dr. Bend has been providing health care to residents of the Monterey Peninsula since 2002.
Prior to practicing in California, Dr. Bend worked with his father, Dr. Richard Bend, Sr. at the family practice in New Baltimore, Michigan established in 1972.
Currently, the family practice, www.doctorbend.com, has two locations in Michigan with brother, Dr. Ronald Bend and sister, Dr. Eve Bend, working along side Dr. Bend, Sr. Another sister, Dr. Amie Bend has a practice in Arroyo Grande, CA established in 1998.
Education and Certifications:
- Graduate, St. Clair High School, St. Clair, MI
- Qualified in Navy Submarine Warfare
- Navy Corpsman serving in first Gulf War
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Life University, Marietta, GA
- Board Certified Chiropractor, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- Board Certified X-ray Supervisor & Operator, California State Board of Health
- Board Certified Chiropractic Extremity Adjuster, California State Board of Health
- Attends ongoing continuing education seminars
Professional Associations and Activities:
- Member, International Chiropractors Association (ICA)
- Member, International Chiropractors Association of California (ICAC)
- Member, Sunrise Rotary, Monterey, CA
- Volunteer, La Mesa PTA
- Public Speaker on health issues
