A former performing acrobat and AcroYoga instructor whose own severe shoulder injury sparked a career pivot, Dr. James Stang founded Rise Chiropractic at 2204 Garnet Ave #102, 92109 in 2023. Rather than accepting the surgery his primary care provider had suggested, a fellow acrobat referred him to a specialist in Orange County whose treatments resolved the shoulder issue and unexpectedly alleviated lifelong struggles with allergies and insomnia. That transformative experience inspired Dr. Stang to earn his Doctor of Chiropractic degree and open a practice focused on lasting structural correction in Pacific Beach. Active surfers and mountain bikers recovering from hard landings often wind up in his care, and athletes grabbing a postgame meal at Sandbar Sports Grill on Mission Boulevard will find the office just a few blocks inland on Garnet. He holds additional credentials as a licensed x-ray supervisor, massage therapist, laser therapist, yoga instructor, and health coach. The practice’s Advanced Shockwave Therapy, spinal decompression, and soft-tissue release protocols target root causes rather than masking symptoms. Initial visits include a deep structural analysis with high-tech diagnostic imaging, and follow-up care plans are adjusted as the body responds. The office suite sits inside a building with free parking, both in a garage and on the street, removing one of Pacific Beach’s most common headaches. Evening hours on Monday through Thursday accommodate patients who work standard daytime schedules. Nearby, Lanna Thai Cuisine on Garnet Avenue offers a warm, restorative bowl of tom kha after a late-afternoon adjustment. With a perfect 5.0-star Google rating across 45 reviews, Rise Chiropractic has quickly earned a reputation for programmatic care that treats the whole body rather than isolated symptoms.