“YOUR HEALTH IS ALWAYS WORTH MY TIME.”

DR. CAROLINE BUI, DC, CCSP, DACBSP

DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC

CERTIFIED CHIROPRACTIC SPORTS PHYSICIAN

DIPLOMATE OF THE AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC BOARD OF SPORTS PHYSICIANS

Co - Founder of Breathe Chiropractic La Jolla

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I was born and raised in Huntington Beach, California. I played soccer for 22 years until multiple injuries and three knee surgeries forced me to stop pursuing athletics. In my sophomore year of high school, I became a student athletic trainer with Edison High School’s Varsity football team. Since my formative years, every doctor that helped me get through my personal injuries sparked an interest in sports medicine, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. I graduated from California State University of Fullerton, where I earned my Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis on Athletic Training. I furthered my studies at Southern California University of Health Sciences and earned my Doctorate of Chiropractic, along with the CCSP and DACBSP for post graduate studies.

Throughout graduate school, I served on the Executive Boards for the Student Body, attended multiple seminars nationwide, volunteered at the Los Angeles Dream Center, interned at SCUHS, a few other LA private health clinics/offices, and CSULA’s Health Center.

I also had the opportunity to travel to South America (Cochabamba, Bolivia) to participate in a life-changing mission trip to serve the under privileged population to adjust and care for over 100 patients per day. My future plans are to continue doing these trips in other countries to spread my LOVE of Chiropractic. In my free time, I love to snowboard, ski, cycle, golf, camp, paddle board, meditate, scuba dive and travel. I am constantly on the move and want you to also live your life completely fulfilled, always active, and out of pain.

I’ve been practicing since 2013 (11th year in chiropractic!), and have over 20 years of experience in the Sports Medicine/ Athletic Training field. I have additionally obtained the postgraduate designation of Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician® (CCSP®) in 2014 by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians™ (ACBSP™). The CCSP® certification required me to attend an additional 120 hour postgraduate program. This instruction is specific to physical fitness and the evaluation and treatment of injuries encountered in sports. Following the completion of these hours, I had to take and successfully pass a comprehensive written examination.

The training emphasizes the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries by enhancing my diagnostic skills and patient care. The CCSP® certification exists to provide a uniform standard of education that assures teams and athletes that the doctor has met a minimum level of competency in Chiropractic Sports Medicine. I joined approximately 5500 Doctors internationally who hold this designation.

In 2016 - 2018, I additionally added 550 hours to specialize and earn the Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians designation to be a complete expert in my area of focus.

2020 - Present: I am currently now obtaining my second Diplomate to become a Functional Medicine Practitioner (DACBN) to expand my ability to help my current and new patients on the next level.

“Both the CCSP and DACBSP serve to make the Doctor an expert in the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries by enhancing their diagnostic skills and patient care. The DACBSP accreditation exists to provide a uniform standard of education that assures teams and athletes that the doctor has met the highest level of competency in Chiropractic Sports Medicine. This post-doctoral distinction is achieved by less than 450 Chiropractic doctors internationally.”

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Patients seek health care experiences where they feel heard and empowered, and I am meticulous and love to take my time with each of my patients to deliver customized, loving, and centered care. My methods are informed by evidence, clinical experience, and your personal preferences. I will never rush through your moments with me, and make sure you are comfortable, cared for, and loved just the way you are.