Monahan Chiropractic has spent three and a half decades helping this coastal community move, bend, and stand a little straighter — one neighbor, one family, one generation at a time.
Your first visit is a relaxed introduction — a consultation, an exam, and your first adjustment, so you can get a feel for how we work before deciding on anything more.
From weekend surfers to grandparents, we treat the whole family with the same hands-on, personal approach we started with in 1990.
Gentle, precise adjustments to relieve pain, restore mobility, and keep your spine doing its job.
Chiropractic care tailored for kids, parents, and grandparents alike — we've treated whole households for decades.
Get surfers, runners, and weekend warriors back to what they love, faster and stronger.
Safe, comfortable adjustments to support you through every trimester.
We're not a chain and we never will be. Monahan Chiropractic has stayed a family-run practice for 35 years because we believe care works better when it's personal — when your chiropractor actually knows your name, your history, and your kids.
Whatever brought you in, chances are we've heard a version of it before — and we're happy to just talk it through.
Stiffness that keeps coming back, even after stretching, rest, or a heating pad.
Not quite understanding what's actually going on, or what to do about it.
Work, kids, and everyday life leaving little time or patience for pain.
Wanting a chiropractor who knows your name and treats your whole family, not just your chart.
Dr. Michael Monahan, DC, has practiced chiropractic in Encinitas for over 35 years. He's been married to his wife Andrea for more than 40 of them, and together they raised six kids — most of whom have worked in the office at one point or another. These days it's the grandkids who come by to "help," which mostly means playing with patients in the waiting room.
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The grandkids visit the office often — patients have gotten to know them too.
"Dr. Monahan is the best chiropractor ever! He makes me feel like a new person after every visit. I refer him to everyone. My two sisters go to see him also. His wife is awesome — she always has a smile and friendly greeting."
"We love Dr. Monahan and his staff! He is the only chiropractor who has been able to provide relief for my husband's chronic neck and shoulder pain. He's so knowledgeable and kind that it never feels like a 'one size fits all' approach."
"Dr. Monahan is a miracle worker! I've come in multiple times with terrible pain in my shoulder and knee. Each time, he is able to quickly diagnose me then delivers spot-on treatment. Couldn't ask for any better of an experience!"
No pressure, no jargon — just honest answers before you come in.
We use gentle, hands-on techniques to help restore normal movement to joints in your spine and elsewhere. Most patients feel looser and more mobile right after — some notice it takes a visit or two to feel the full effect.
Yes — we adjust our approach based on age and health, and we've cared for patients from toddlers to grandparents. It's one of the reasons whole families keep coming back.
It depends on what's going on. Some people come in for a specific issue and feel better in a few visits; others prefer ongoing care to stay ahead of stiffness. We'll talk through what makes sense for you — no set package you're pushed into.
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans. Give us a call and we're happy to check your coverage before your first visit.
No referral needed. You can call or stop by directly, and we're happy to answer questions before you book anything.
Call, email, or stop by — we're always happy to answer questions before your first visit. We accept most major insurance plans; call and we'll check your coverage.
Send us your info and we'll personally reach out to find a time that works for you.
Prefer to talk? Call or text (760) 634-0232