Dr. Jorge G. Contreras, DC, CSCS

Dr. Contreras received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose CA in 2016, where he received the prestigious Virgil Strang Philosophy award. In addition to his education in traditional chiropractic methods, his specialties include Active Release technique, cupping, Instrument-assisted soft tissue massage “scraping” and holds numerous certifications in personal training including Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a recognized Master Trainer for both the National Academy of Sports Medicine and EXOS. Prior to his Doctorate, Dr. Contreras received his Bachelor’s degree in Biopsychology as well as a double minor in Exercise and Health Science, and Fitness Instruction.

Dr. Contreras is currently a Professor at Palmer College of Chiropractic West, where he is the lead lecturer for both courses on Physical Therapy as well as a clinical instructor to the students treated in the student clinic. His previous teaching experience included teaching Exercise Physiology, Emergency Procedures, and First Aid while he was an undergraduate at the University of California Santa Barbara.

Dr. Contreras played four years of division one rugby for UCSB and was selected to Mexico’s national team after graduation. He has trained and treated athletes of all levels including collegiate level, NFL, and Olympians. Currently, he enjoys helping everyday athletes redefine what it means to live strong and healthy lives.

List of Certifications and Accomplishments:

  • Certified Personal Trainer National Academy of Sports Medicine NASM, 2008
  • Bachelors of Science Biopsychology 2009, University of California Santa Barbara
  • Minor in Exercise and Health Sciences 2009, University of California Santa Barbara
  • Minor Fitness Instruction with an emphasis in Personal Training, 2009, University of California Santa Barbara
  • Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist CES, 2010
  • Performance Enhancement Specialist PES, 2010
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist CSCS, 2010
  • EXOS Performance Specialist XPS 2015
  • Doctorate of Chiropractic DC with Virgil Strang award at graduation, 2016
  • Functional Range Conditioning Specialist FRCms, 2017
  • Rock Doc certified by Rocktape in Kinesiology taping, IASTM, and cupping, 2016
  • CrossFit Level 1 CFT-1, 2017
  • Active Life RX, 2018
  • Assistant Professor at Palmer College of Chiropractic West for Physical Therapy 2021
  • Lead of Physical Therapy Department Lecturer and Lab Lead for Palmer College of Chiropractic West 2022
  • Titlest Performance Institute level 1 coach TPI, 2023
  • Titlest Performance Institute Medical Level 2, in Progress 2024