Larry D. Mellinger, DC, FACO

Specialties

Chiropractic Orthopedics: Dr. Larry Mellinger is further educated in a specialty within the profession. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists (D.A.B.C.O.) and a Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (F.A.C.O.).

Treatment is rendered in light of each individual patient’s symptoms and medical history. Methods include manual adjustments, soft tissue manipulation (sometimes referred to as «massage»), electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, moist heat, cold packs, motorized and manual traction, laser light therapy, and customized foot orthotics. Motorized treatment tables enhance the patient’s comfort when being positioned before and after treatment.

History

Established in 1976.

The son of a respected San Fernando Valley chiropractor, Dr. Mellinger followed in his father’s footsteps and has been in practice since 1976. Upon graduation from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC), having earned his doctorate degree, he practiced together with his father and completed his post-​doctorate education in the specialty of chiropractic orthopedics in 1979.

Dr. Mellinger took over the long-​standing practice of Dr. Franklin Schoenholtz in Arcadia, CA in 1989 and, in that same location, he continues to provide expert chiropractic care with the goal of optimizing the health of each and every patient.

Meet the Business Owner

Larry M.

Business Owner

Dr. Mellinger has been practicing for over thirty years. He has served within his profession as President of the San Fernando Valley Chiropractic Society, President of the American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists,& Regent of the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. He currently contributes to the community as a member & Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Monrovia.

His decision to become a doctor of chiropractic resulted from growing up around his father’s Woodland Hills, CA chiropractic practice & observing his father’s ability to relieve the pain that was keeping patients from enjoying life.

The doctor provides specialist assessment & treatment of a full range of musculoskeletal disorders. He believes in listening to patients’ concerns & in taking time to educate them. He is dedicated to an honest, caring approach toward the highest quality treatment uniquely tailored to aid healing of injuries for the long term & to alleviate pain as quickly as possible.