Dr. Mercedes Cook DC DCCJP
Dr. Mercedes Cook is an upper cervical chiropractor in San Diego, California. In her practice she uses a highly specific and gentle adjustment technique to realign the neck to restore proper nervous system function and posture. She has completed the Diplomate of Chiropractic Cranial Cervical Junction Procedures post doctorate program to make her one of the most knowledgeable doctors in the world on the craniocervical junction area.
Her goal is to be a top specialist providing upper cervical care so her patients get the answers to their health and nervous system complications. She is extremely passionate about advancing the upper cervical profession and speaking on its behalf. Dr. Mercedes received her first upper cervical adjustment at age 18 after having severe hip pain, anxiety and sleeping issues for 6 months straight. She had tried the medical route to fix the issue and nothing worked! Thankfully she was recommended to an upper cervical provider near her hometown for chiropractic care. This is the origin of Dr. Mercedes discovering how the spine impacts the nervous system and posture. If we can keep the nervous system in balance by precise spinal care we can help people decrease their pain, anxiety, depression, headaches and migraines, digestive issues and so much more!
Dr. Tianna Salanoa
Born and raised in Oceanside, California, Dr. Tianna graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Throughout her clinical experience, she had the privilege of caring for a wide variety of patients, while also exploring a growing passion for specialty care. With headaches, dizziness, and chronic neck pain herself, Dr. Tianna was a patient long before her journey to “doctor”. Despite only knowing and loving the traditional cracking and popping type of adjustment, she did not experience true symptom relief until she received her first upper cervical adjustment just before starting her career. After further thought and personal experience with its specificity, Dr. Tianna not only took a leap of faith in her own care, but has since dedicated herself to learning and mastering the art of specialized upper cervical care, specific to the Blair technique.
Gloria: UCCSD office manager
Gloria was born and raised in San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. She has always had a passion for learning about the human body and anatomy which made her want to pursue a career in massage therapy and practiced for massage for 9 years. Since moving to San Diego in 2018, she found her new home in Upper Cervical Chiropractic San Diego and has seen firsthand on how upper cervical adjustments change lives. Every time you call or step foot in our office you’ll be greeted by this amazing human who is always ready to assist you! In her free time, she enjoys going to the local farmers market, exploring vegan restaurants, and hanging out with her dog Benson.
Alexandra: Patient Care Coordinator
Alexandra recently relocated to San Diego from Fort Worth, Texas, after her husband was stationed at MCRD. She serves as the Patient Care Coordinator and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at Arlington, as well as a Master of Education in Human Services from Texas Christian University.
Outside of work, Alexandra enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter Savannah, and their cocker spaniel, Pico. She loves horseback riding, scrapbooking, caring for her growing collection of houseplants, and hunting for unique little knickknacks. A proud Dallas Cowboys fan, her go-to coffee order is an iced brown sugar latte. She looks forward to exploring all that San Diego has to offer and creating new memories with her family.
