Dr. Rich Baez has dedicated his life to understanding the true cause of long term health problems. He believes the most important question to ask when it comes to poor health is WHY. Why is the body not healing. Why did the surgery not fix the problem. Why am I still suffering after years of treatment. When that question is answered, good health follows. Dr. Rich believes that the body is supposed to be healthy, that is its default setting. Once the WHY is corrected, the body will begin to heal, and good health will follow.

Bringing Hope

When it comes to talking with a potential new patient during our consultation, the most important skill that Dr. Rich possesses is empathy. Living with a post concussion syndrome for over 8 years after a bad car accident, Dr. Rich knows what it’s like to not be understood by health professionals. He truly understands the frustration of knowing how you felt when you were well, knowing how you feel now with these ever present symptoms, and the gap that exists between the two.

Having a doctor who truly understands and has lived this himself allows Dr. Rich to truly provide HOPE that recovery is possible, and that they two can regain control of their health, even after years of struggling.

Why San Diego?

A California native, Dr. Rich grew up in the Bay Area in a town called Redwood City. Over the past 10 years, he has made San Diego his home due to his long time girlfriend and partner, Holly. Countless vacations ranging from relaxing weekends in the Temecula vineyards to racing through Superstition Desert on dirtbikes, Dr. Rich is making San Diego his new home.

The most enjoyable aspect of San Diego so far has been beach workouts every morning at South Ponto beach. Living in the snow from 2015 through 2021, being able to do ANYTHING outdoors in winter without long johns seemed impossible. San Diego is a wonderful place to be.

Inspiration to be a Chiropractor

Dr. Rich has had aspirations to be a chiropractor since childhood, after seeing his father be able to avoid back surgery after multiple back injuries and herniated discs. His father, Jose, continues to work virtually pain free and provide for the family all these years despite numerous injuries.

It was Dr. Rich’s experience after his 5th concussion that really inspired him to pursue chiropractic. After a bad car accident at the age of 16, he developed severe symptoms that lasted for over 8 years. Severe brain fog, inability to find words, stuttering / stammering, loss of short term memory, and loss of emotion. These changes came within weeks of the car accident, and although he sought treatment in a variety of manners, nothing seemed to help. He decided that he was just going to have to learn to live with these symptoms, and make the most out of life.

It wasn’t until he was in the Chiropractic program that one of the Clinic Doctors said, “I think I can help you”. Those words changed his life. This doctor specialized in a little known technique called Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic. He performed motion xrays of his upper neck and found that the car accident had shifted and locked the top bone in his neck out of alignment. After seeing this himself on XRAY, he knew that this was what was causing his problems to persist, and was vindicated that there actually was a problem and that he wasn’t crazy.

Within the first 3 months of care, the brain fog had lifted, he was speaking clearly for the first time since high school, and he was able to shed a tear. “I HAD MY LIFE BACK.”

It was this personal experience that made his change his approach in chiropractic to this specialization, where he is able to deliver this same experience to his patients. “It saved my life, and I have dedicated my life to sharing this approach to those who are suffering like I was.”

A Promise to You

As you can see, Dr. Rich Baez is beyond dedicated to helping those struggling with their health and to be a strong advocate in their corner. With his empathy, work ethic, and experience, he will bend over backwards to ensure that every patient is heard, acknowledged, and part of the process. He will hold their hand every step along the way, answer their questions, and ensure that they are receiving the absolute best care.

Beyond that, Dr. Rich knows that there aren’t any magic bullets out there when it comes to health. If after the initial consultation, Dr. Rich doesn’t feel that this approach is the best solution, he will find and refer you to the right provider. The absolute worst feeling would be to let EGO get in the way of results. Dr. Rich will do everything he can to help you regain your health, whether it is in his office or by finding you the right fit. That is his promise to you.

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