Living an Optimal Life of Wellness

Living an Optimal Life of Wellness

ABOUT FIGGE CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Figge is not only a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, but an amazing chiropractor! She is also a World Class water polo player, and her sports credentials include playing for the New York Athletic Club, 5-Year USA National Team athlete, USC All-American, and 2004 NCAA Champion. She understands every interrelated aspect of how the body functions as a Doctor of Chiropractic and as a professional athlete. She’s on her patients’ team to help them achieve optimal wellness and introduce a movement exercise regime for mind, body and spirit balance. Until pain and dysfunction is addressed, there is only a perpetual state of surviving and not thriving in life! 

Our Philosophy of Care 
As a team, Figge Chiropractic helps patients achieve their optimal healthcare through the various stages of life including childhood, pregnancy, athletic endeavors, injury prevention, body conditioning, senior strengthening, or simply personal health goals. We do this through research-based chiropractic care and medicine to help patients suffering from various body ailments, such as stiffness, back problems, neck issues, TMJ, sports injury, concussions, painful joints, or chronic inflammation. We welcome newborns to seniors. We are also here to help with stress management and immune support therapy through essential oils, vitamins and nutrition.

Specializing in Concierge Chiropractic Care

In light of COVID-19, we are coming to you. Patients can receive in-home (or in-yard) chiropractic services. Now more than ever, patients may feel anxious about exposure to the general public or nervous to see a doctor. It's ok to feel this way, but it's also possible to receive the care you need and deserve, which is why Figge Chiropractic comes to you. Call for your in-home evaluation and treatment. In-home you can receive all of our available services below (excluding HBOT).

Our Chiropractic Medicine, Treatment & Services

MOVEMENT THERAPY & STRENGTH EXERCISE 

Movement Therapy & Strength Exercise is an aspect of our unique therapeutic treatments for optimal chiropractic care. Dr Figge works with each patient on mobilizing what is stiff and stabilizing what doesn’t have strength, plus retraining the brain so the body is communicating and functioning at its best. Through a comprehensive exam of joint function and full body assessment, proper exercises will be taught to patients to continue their health practices at home and in between treatment appointments.  

SOFT TISSUE THERAPY

Soft Tissue Therapy alleviates painful trigger points and loosens your body, allowing the patient to relax before a chiropractic adjustments. Why is this important? The adjustment is less forceful and range of motion is improved. Soft tissue therapy also helps mitigates soreness the next day.

CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS

A Chiropractic Adjustment is a joint mobilization or movement of the joint within its normal, healthy range. Usually this is done manually (meaning with a hands-on technique) and may also include instrument-assisted adjustments with the Activator, which is gentle and safe for babies and osteoporotic patients as well.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy decreases inflammatory responses and increases oxygenation in the body, making healing more efficient. This is an effective treatment for concussions, headaches, sports injury, stress relief, stroke and post-operative recovery.
Read More About HBOT

PERCUSSION THERAPY

Percussion Therapy is instrument-assisted soft tissue treatment that provides increased blood and lymphatic circulation, increased range of motion, and decreased scarring through the use of a vibration to the body tissue. As an alternative to massage, it pairs well with chiropractic adjustments.

CUPPING THERAPY

Cupping Therapy can often help to alleviate pain and move toxins stored in the underlying tissues by increasing lymphatic drainage thereby decreasing soreness and swelling.

ROCK TAPE

Rock Tape Application is used to increase your brain’s awareness of an area, assist or restrict specific motion, alleviate swelling, assist in lymphatic drainage, decrease bruising, and decrease pain. You have probably seen this on professional athletes!

NUTRITION & SUPPLEMENTS

Nutrition & anti-Inflammation and supplement recommendations.

Additional Services

TELEMEDICINE

While you can't get an adjustment over FaceTime, there are many things that a patient can do to alleviate pain and address physical ailments. Figge Chiropractic provides virtual appointments during which time the patient will be assessed and taught appropriate self-mobilization, active rehab, manual therapy techniques and an improved body awareness right in your home.

VIRTUAL MEDICINE

Virtual Medicine with My Movement Doc - Coming Soon!

CORPORATE WELLNESS

Onsite chiropractic care sessions and injury prevention as part of corporate wellness plans.  Patients stay ahead of common ailments associated with desk-jobs and industry-specific aches and pains. 

Who Benefits From Figge Chiropractic

  • Average Joe

     If you find yourself stiff and in pain at your computer or hunched over scrolling your phone or as more companies move to home-based work, you will benefit from a short course of care to reset your posture and breathing patterns to improve the oxygen flow throughout your body and increase your energy.

  • Weekend Warrior

    If you are experiencing all your workouts on weekends due to a strapped and stressed work week, chances are you are hitting it too hard on weekends and overdoing it to only feel it on Monday! Semi-regular chiropractic care will include a focus on healthy recovery and also minor lifestyle changes to your weekdays. Figge Chiropractic is here to help you make some changes from the way you work to how you sleep.


  • Everyday & Professional Athletes

    As a professional Athlete, Dr. Figge knows first-hand the importance of recovery and nutrition plans while doing her 6-hour-per-day workouts! Having well-rounded sports medicine support will help you maintain your training schedule and perform at your optimal best! Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and chiropractic care are the “tools you will need for your toolbox” to take your performance to the next level.

  • Prenatal & Postnatal Mothers

    Pregnancy is different for everyone, and it’s not always comfortable. With constant body changes over the length of the pregnancy, your brain must adapt quickly to new movement patterns and compensate which can cause low back and pelvic pain, leg pain, and round ligament pain. All these issues can be relieved with chiropractic care. Post-delivery, you can also recover in the hyperbaric chamber to help you bounce back more quickly

  • Kids & Teens

    From the first day of life, everyone can benefit from chiropractic adjustments. Birth can sometimes be a traumatic experience and babies might have difficulty with latching, swallowing, reflux, lifting their head during tummy time, and looking to the left or right because of a slight shift in neck positioning (cervical spine alignment). Gentle adjustments and soft tissue work can make all the difference for their optimal health journey. Treatment is also great for children learning to use their bodies which can result in those bonking their head experiences. 

  • Seniors

    Movement is the key to keeping people healthy and enjoying the ultimate life, especially for seniors. While treatment plans might look different for a 20-year-old soccer player and an 80-year-old senior, the goal is the same for both patients: healthy joint movement and living optimally for a lifetime of wellness.


  • AVERAGE JOE

     If you find yourself stiff and in pain at your computer or hunched over scrolling your phone or as more companies move to home-based work, you will benefit from a short course of care to reset your posture and breathing patterns to improve the oxygen flow throughout your body and increase your energy.


  • WEEKEND WARRIOR

    If you are experiencing all your workouts on weekends due to a strapped and stressed work week, chances are you are hitting it too hard on weekends and overdoing it to only feel it on Monday! Semi-regular chiropractic care will include a focus on healthy recovery and also minor lifestyle changes to your weekdays. Figge Chiropractic is here to help you make some changes from the way you work to how you sleep.

  • EVERYDAY & PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES

    As a professional Athlete, Dr. Figge knows first-hand the importance of recovery and nutrition plans while doing her 6-hour-per-day workouts! Having well-rounded sports medicine support will help you maintain your training schedule and perform at your optimal best! Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and chiropractic care are the “tools you will need for your toolbox” to take your performance to the next level.


  • PRENATAL & POSTNATAL MOTHERS

    Pregnancy is different for everyone, and it’s not always comfortable. With constant body changes over the length of the pregnancy, your brain must adapt quickly to new movement patterns and compensate which can cause low back and pelvic pain, leg pain, and round ligament pain. All these issues can be relieved with chiropractic care. Post-delivery, you can also recover in the hyperbaric chamber to help you bounce back more quickly.


  • KIDS & TEENS

    From the first day of life, everyone can benefit from chiropractic adjustments. Birth can sometimes be a traumatic experience and babies might have difficulty with latching, swallowing, reflux, lifting their head during tummy time, and looking to the left or right because of a slight shift in neck positioning (cervical spine alignment). Gentle adjustments and soft tissue work can make all the difference for their optimal health journey. Treatment is also great for children learning to use their bodies which can result in those bonking their head experiences.  

  • SENIORS

    Movement is the key to keeping people healthy and enjoying the ultimate life, especially for seniors. While treatment plans might look different for a 20-year-old soccer player and an 80-year-old senior, the goal is the same for both patients: healthy joint movement and living optimally for a lifetime of wellness.


Meet Dr. Erika Figge

Thanks to my mother, I have been blessed with the awareness of total health through combinations of Western and alternative medicine, exercise, healthy choices, and nutrition my entire life. As a kid I recall many days watching my parents play tennis and slow pitch softball, train for marathons, mountain bike and hike. My sister and I were included whenever possible, and I found myself pedaling alongside my mom on many of her long runs. These experiences instilled in me the importance of physical activity. Thus, from an early age, I understood the tremendous value of optimal wellness and how it connects to my ability to pursue my life with full passions, giving me the strength and mindset to pursue all of my dreams.
 
Born and raised in Orange County, I’m also the granddaughter of the famed photographers, Bill and Melba Figge who founded Figge Photography. Now my aunt, uncle and cousin are continuing our legendary family business, which has provided 75 years of photography to Southern California. I guess you can say entrepreneurism is also in my gene pool. During my tenured athletic career (USC 4x All-American, 2004 NCAA Champ, TEAM USA Water Polo athlete and present member of New York Athletic Club team), I have had my share of significant injuries and experienced my own rehabilitation process. It was always important for me to get back in the water to compete! This has led me to my career as a doctor and strength and conditioning specialist because I take incredible pride in helping patients, family and friends stay healthy, prevent injury and also rehab injuries when necessary.
 
I also take great joy in knowing that I’m offering my expertise and experience to my patients. After long-term physical training of six hours a day for Team USA, I know exactly how the body works and what happens if it does not. As a Doctor of Chiropractic, I provide all components of optimal health to each of my patients along with a complementary referral list to other practices of medicine including but not limited to Primary Care Physicians, Orthopedic & Spine Specialists, Naturopaths, OB-GYN, Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, and IV Therapy.
 
I’m also still a diehard Trojan along with my entire family! Fight On! Now married with two children of my own, I understand busy schedules and life’s demands, so there is a lot of spirit and enthusiasm when you come for treatments. I believe in caring for our patients and making certain everyone that comes to us feels welcomed and valued! You will have a pleasant feeling when coming for chiropractic care because we want to provide a culture and environment that resembles the feeling of visiting a longtime friend! I cannot wait for you to encounter the benefits of chiropractic medicine firsthand with us at Figge Chiropractic!  
 
 
Here’s to optimal health in your life!
 
- Dr. Erika Figge


CONTACT US

We’d love to hear from you. Call us at 714.326.8139 or send us a message using the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Dr. Figge’s Credentials

Professional
  • Doctorate in Chiropractic (DC)
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
  • Injury Prevention Specialist
  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • USAWP Foundation Board Member
  • USC Undergraduate Degree in Sociology


Athletics
  • 4X NCAA All-American
  • NCAA Champ
  • USA National Teams
  • 2005 Junior (20u) World  Championship Gold Medal and Captain of the Team
  • 2005 Senior World Championships Silver Medal
  • 2007 Pan American Games Gold Medal
  • 2008 Olympic Team Alternate
  • Current New York Athletic Club Water Polo Player