Growing families
Care for the muscle and joint concerns that can come with growing up and keeping up.
Go live life.Chiropractic care in Lake Forest, San Diego, Spring Valley, Carlsbad, Encinitas and Murrieta.
Thoughtful care for your muscles, joints, nerves and spine.
Find your office
Three offices across Orange and San Diego counties
Medicare, VA (Veterans Affairs) and most insurance accepted
Care for every age, from kids to grandparents
Saturday hours in Spring Valley
Care that gets you back to what you love
We offer chiropractic adjustments and hands-on care for back, neck, joint and nerve pain. Your visit starts with a conversation about what you’re feeling.
Additional therapies vary by office. Our teams in Lake Forest, San Diego, and Spring Valley can help you find the care available close to home.
Find your Greenlight officeWho we help
Different days. Different needs.
Care that starts with you.
Desk workers
Care for back and neck discomfort that can make a long day at your desk harder.
Athletes and weekend warriors
Hands-on care for the muscles and joints you rely on to stay in the game.
Staying active as you age
Care for joint and back pain that gets in the way of the activities you enjoy.
Expecting mothers
Care focused on back and joint discomfort during pregnancy.
After a car accident
An exam and care for neck, back and joint pain following an auto accident.
What we help with
From an aching back to an injury that interrupts your day, we start by understanding what you’re feeling.
Services and where to find them
Find the care you’re looking for
at your Greenlight office.
| Care and services | Lake Forest | San Diego | Spring Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic adjustments | Available | Available | Available |
| Spinal decompression | Available | Not offered | Not offered |
| Shockwave therapy | Available | Available | Not offered |
| Red light therapy | Available | Not offered | Not offered |
| Laser therapy | Available | Not offered | Not offered |
| Massage therapy | Available | Available | Available |
| Prenatal care | Available | Available | Available |
| Pediatric care | Available | Available | Available |
| Sports injury care | Available | Available | Available |
| Auto accident care | Available | Available | Available |
| Custom orthotics | Available | Available | Available |
| Supplements | Available | Available | Available |
| Webster Technique | Not offered | Available | Not offered |
| Whole body assessment | Available | Available | Available |
| Therapeutic exercise, stretching and posture | Available | Available | Available |
Your doctors
A familiar face at each office.
Dr. Michael Lau, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic, Southern California University of Health Sciences; Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP); Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME); Active Release Techniques (ART) certified.
Dr. Ron Merriel, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College, 2000; B.S., Bloomfield College, 1996; Webster Technique certified.
Dr. Marty Olsen, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic, Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles, 1989; undergraduate studies, UC Santa Barbara.
New here?
You’re in the right place
A first visit starts with you.
A conversation
We begin with your history and what brings you in.
An exam
An exam helps us understand what you’re feeling.
X-rays, when needed
X-rays are taken only when clinically needed.
Your care
Often, a first treatment is part of the visit.
Insurance accepted
All three offices accept the following plans and others. Call your office to confirm your coverage and benefits.
Medicare, VA (Veterans Affairs), Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Humana, Sharp, Kaiser, SCAN
We do not accept Medi-Cal.
From our community
Read what people have shared on Google.
Lake Forest
4.9 from 248 Google reviews out of 5 for Lake Forest, as of 2026-09-08 (opens in a new tab)Read reviews on Google for the Lake Forest office (opens in a new tab)Part of Greenlight Wellness
Our sister practices share ownership,
and each has its own home.
La Costa Chiropractic & Wellness (opens in a new tab)
Carlsbad
a Greenlight Wellness practice
California Oaks Chiropractic (opens in a new tab)
Murrieta
a Greenlight Wellness practice
Leucadia Chiropractic Wellness Clinic (opens in a new tab)
Serving Encinitas
Currently seeing patients at our Carlsbad office on the Encinitas border.
6986 El Camino Real, Suite F, Carlsbad, CA 92009
a Greenlight Wellness practice
Your questions,
answered
A few things to know before you visit.
Which Greenlight office is closest to me?
Lake Forest: 23101 Lake Center Drive, Ste 110, Lake Forest, CA 92630. San Diego: 11828 Rancho Bernardo Rd #205, San Diego, CA 92128. Spring Valley: 9676 Campo Road, Suite B, Spring Valley, CA 91977. Use the directions link for each office to compare your travel time.
Which insurance do you accept?
All three offices accept Medicare, VA (Veterans Affairs), Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Humana, Sharp, Kaiser, SCAN and others. We do not accept Medi-Cal. Don't see your plan? Call your office and we'll check your benefits.
Which services does each office offer?
Lake Forest: Chiropractic adjustments, Spinal decompression, Shockwave therapy, Red light therapy, Laser therapy, Whole body assessment, Therapeutic exercise, stretching and posture, Massage therapy, Prenatal care, Pediatric care, Sports injury care, Auto accident care, Custom orthotics, Supplements. San Diego: Chiropractic adjustments, Shockwave therapy, Webster Technique, Whole body assessment, Therapeutic exercise, stretching and posture, Massage therapy, Prenatal care, Pediatric care, Sports injury care, Auto accident care, Custom orthotics, Supplements. Spring Valley: Chiropractic adjustments, Whole body assessment, Therapeutic exercise, stretching and posture, Massage therapy, Prenatal care, Pediatric care, Sports injury care, Auto accident care, Custom orthotics, Supplements.
What happens at my first visit?
Your first visit begins with a conversation about your history and an exam. X-rays are taken only when clinically needed. Often, a first treatment is part of the visit.
How do I book a visit?
Choose your office and call its team to arrange a visit. Each office has its own phone number.