Thanks to Dr. Sepulveda I found out that my lower back problems were also due to the fact that my feet were in need of correction. The orthodics that she fitted me with has not only helped my plantar fasciitis but my constant lower back pain.
Futaba Takashima,
Physique Magnifique Fitness Center owner.
Dr. Sepulveda is an enthusiastic, energetic and motivational doctor. She enjoys coaching and educating people in finding solutions that will help them overcome their body challenges. She uses a holistic approach to medicine in helping her patients achieve a healthier and happy lifestyle.
Dr. Minet Sepulveda received her degree of doctor of chiropractic (D.C.) from Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, California. The degree represents four academic years of professional study, including an extensive clinic internship where Dr. Sepulveda graduated cum laude. While at Life West, she was active in many chiropractic clubs on campus. She was awarded with the Freshman Student Achievement Award and the Breakthrough Scholarship. Her certifications include Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Certified Doula (childbirth companion) with Heart & Hands Midwifery Intensives and First Aid CPR/AED instructor for the American Red Cross.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
2005- Life Chiropractic College West CA, US
Doctor of Chiropractic, Cum Laude
1999- The University of Puerto Rico, SJ, PR
Bachelor of Science, Biology - Cum Laude
Experience
2007- Present
Infinite Body Health at
California Spinal Rehab Clinic
Private Practice, San Mateo, CA, US
2005- 2007
Chiro-Health, Inc
Private Practice, San Francisco, CA, US
2003-2005
Internship and Preceptorship Program
Life Chiropractic College
Fremont Chiropractic Group
Painsolvers, Inc., Multidisciplinary Clinic
Pleasanton Spinal Surgery Center
Certifications
-US National Board Certified
-California State Chiropractic License
-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
-Doula Certified from Heart & Hands Midwifery Intensives
-CPR/AED Instructor from American Red Cross First Aid
-Awards and Associations
-Bronze Medallist in World Weightlifting Championships (1999)
-Member of National Strength and Conditioning Association
-Member of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
-Member of Doctors Speakers Bureau
-Cambridge Who’s who recognition
-USA Weightlifting and International Weightlifting Federation
-Life Chiropractic College West Alumni Association
-Member of Gonstead Clinical Studies
-Undergraduate Full Academic and Sports Scholarship
-Post-Graduate Student Freshman Achievement Award
-Post-Graduate Breakthrough Scholarship
-Dean’s List
-Professional Interests
-Holistic Medicine
-Alternative and Preventive Medicine
-Sports physiology, rehabilitation and personal training
-Medical Nutrition
-Natural birth activist
-Hobbies
-Olympic Weightlifting
-Snowboarding
-Running
Organizations and Community Work
“My health objective in the community is to educate and facilitate the understanding of the body functions, creating and developing an appreciation for health and life.”
Dr. Minet Sepulveda, DC, CSCS
Some of the community work of Dr. Sepulveda has been with non-profit organizations such as: Child Advocate, American Red Cross and Doctors Speaker’s Bureau among others.
The Doctors Speaker’s Bureau is an organization that is focused on educating the public on how to maintain their health and prevent disease. Its members consist of health care providers who speak on various health-related topics throughout the community. Their seminars, workshops & screenings are designed for companies, groups, clubs or organizations. In addition, she has helped thousands of people around the world taking mission trips to places such as Mexico, Bali and El Salvador.
She is also an active member of business, sports, and chiropractic organizations.
She earned the distinctive Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential offered through the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certification Commission. The CSCS certification is for professionals who design and implement strength and conditioning programs for athletes in a team setting. The CSCS program was established in 1985 as a way of identifying individuals who possess the knowledge and skills needed to competently train athletes, and is the only strength and conditioning credential that has been nationally accredited since 1993. To earn national accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the NSCA Certification Commission demonstrated the ability to administer examinations that effectively discriminate between qualified and unqualified individuals.
As an active member of The San Francisco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, (SFHCC)
she promotes the economic development of our members and the Hispanic business community in San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area. Their website is frequently updated with new information and resources designed to help you in your efforts to develop your business.
She also has been accepted as a member of “Cambridge Who’s Who”. This membership is associated with honor and achievement worldwide. “Cambridge Who's Who” delivers its members the recognition and competitive edge needed to effectively network and do business. Cambridge highlights executives and professionals in virtually every industry and profession. Their extensive membership base is International, and is most prominent throughout the United States, Australia, Canada and England.
Dr. Sepulveda’s Sports Background
She brings to the Chiropractic profession the experience of a professional competitive weightlifting athlete and the professionalism of a certified strength and conditioning specialist on sports and fitness training with a background of rehabilitation procedures and sports medicine. In her daily life she enjoys a variety of sports such as cycling, kick boxing and snowboarding. Professionally she has been a track and field and Olympic weightlifter athlete for more than 13 years.
In her high school years she practice track and field. “My coach empowered and taught me to give my best and to focus on my goals”. “Performing at high levels and studying since high school to college made me develop discipline and determination in life”.
During her last two years in College in National level she had the best female record in the 48 kg class in Puerto Rico, that’s when her commitment for Weightlifting starting to grow leaving Track & Field. In 1999, she competed at the International level in Narita, Japan becoming the first female athlete to win Olympic weightlifting medals at the international level in Puerto Rico. She won three bronze medals in 1999 in the World Weightlifting championships for College and University students. “ This experience gave me courage and strength, achieving Fitness Goals leading to a Healthy longer life”.
Thanks to Dr. Sepulveda I found out that my lower back problems were also due to the fact that my feet were in need of correction. The orthodics that she fitted me with has not only helped my plantar fasciitis but my constant lower back pain.
“My health objective in the community is to educate and facilitate the understanding of the body functions, creating and developing an appreciation for health and life.”
She brings to the Chiropractic profession the experience of a professional competitive weightlifting athlete and the professionalism of a certified strength and conditioning specialist on sports and fitness training with a background of rehabilitation procedures and sports medicine. In her daily life she enjoys a variety of sports such as cycling, kick boxing and snowboarding. Professionally she has been a track and field and Olympic weightlifter athlete for more than 13 years.