Dr. Sena Griffith DC, CCSP (Doctor of Chiropractic, Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner)
Dr. Sena Griffith graduated with Cum Laude honors from Palmer College of Chiropractic West. During her time at Palmer West she served as an executive member of the Sports Council chapter where she gained experience working on athletes at events like Tri-Santa Cruz and the San Jose Turkey Trot. She also attended the Professional Football Chiropractic Society's seminar taking courses to help expand her knowledge of treating athletes alongside the NFL team chiropractors.
Dr. Griffith grew up in Sonoma County spending her time cheerleading and swimming. When she was 14, she fell from a pyramid in a cheerleading accident and suffered a severe whiplash injury that led her to believe she'd never be able to participate in sports again.
Read more
Initially after the fall, she saw her primary care physician who prescribed her 2 months of opioids and sent her on her way. Sena was left with limited range of motion in her cervical spine and the fear that she'd continue to live her future years in pain. After those two months had passed, Sena decided to see a chiropractor. Through chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue work, and rehabilitative exercise, Sena was able to get back to the active lifestyle she once lived and went on to cheerlead for her college. Sena also has been an avid CrossFitter and enjoys half marathon training.
Dr. Sena saw the benefits of working with a sports chiropractor, which led her to completing a post-doctoral program and becoming a board certified Certified Chiropractic Practitioner (CCSP) in 2022. The CCSP gives chiropractors specialized knowledge of sports injuries, in turn helping athletes to optimize their athletic performance.
Throughout her time in chiropractic college, she gained experience treating sports injuries on athletes, children, seniors, and the occasional weekend warrior. She primarily uses diversified technique, but is trained in Activator and Thompson Drop. She has taken additional coursework to become certified in Active Release Technique (ART), Fascial Distortion Model (FDM), SFMA, and Stecco Fascial Manipulation.
Sena has seen first hand how people can fall into an inactive lifestyle after a serious injury and wants to empower her patients to feel confident that their bodies can once again get back to doing what they love!
Dr. Pavel Kostyshak -Associate Chiropractor
Dr. Pavel Kostyshak (Dr. Paul) graduated Magna Cum Laude from Life Chiropractic College West and holds a Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology from California State University, Chico. While in school, he developed a passion for soft tissue work, movement analysis, and patient education beyond spinal adjustments. As a former collegiate pole vaulter at Chico State, Dr. Paul personally experienced the benefits of chiropractic care, fueling his desire to help others heal naturally. He primarily uses the diversified technique but is also trained in activator and drop table methods. Dr. Paul’s mission is to help patients overcome fear associated with pain and movement by incorporating activities they love into their recovery plans, ensuring they can continue pursuing their passions while improving their health
Read more
Gracie - Office Assistant
Gracie recently moved to Petaluma from the East Bay during Covid. She attended the College of Marin for a few semesters and played on their Water Polo team and swam for their Swim team. During those semesters she received her associate in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Health Science. She is currently completing pre-reqs in order to apply for Dental Hygiene school.
Gracie has been an athlete her whole life. Being a Stem major and an athlete has given her knowledge in the importance of listening to ones body in order to take care of oneself. In her free time, she loves spending time with family, reading, little trips exploring the Bay Area with her partner, trying out new recipes, and spending time with her cat. As a Stem major and future Dental Hygienist she was interested in working in a healthcare setting which is what led her to our office. She values a calm, easygoing flow which helps her connect with patients in a relaxed nature, allowing for a zero stress, zero hassle health care experience.
Read more
Mckenzie - Patient success coordinator
Mckenzie is from the Chicago suburbs and is relatively new to California. As a CrossFit Level 3 and USA Weightlifting Level 2 coach, she brings a wealth of experience and passion to the fitness world. Her athletic roots are in swimming and running, but since discovering CrossFit in 2020, she’s been actively competing and pushing her limits in the sport. Mckenzie dreams of one day working for CrossFit HQ, where she can make a broader impact on the fitness community. Outside the gym, she loves spending time with family and friends, exploring the outdoors, and unwinding with her favorite TV shows.
Read more
Monday - Wednesday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 3:30pm