Dr. Marla graduated from Southern California University of Health Sciences in 2004. She is certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and is licensed by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Prior to studying at chiropractic school, she attended California State University, Northridge and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, double majoring in Kinesiology (Athletic Training)/Cellular & Molecular Biology. Currently, she has obtained her Esthetician license through Athena College of Beauty/Saddleback College in order to provide additional services to her patients. These services include medical esthetic skin care services focusing on anti-aging, acne treatments and relaxation facials. Her esthetics services can be found at www.skindivaesthetics.com.
Dr. Marla has been in the healthcare field for 18 years in both chiropractic and physical therapy fields combined. She has been at her current location, Brea Canyon Pain Relief & Rehabilitation Center for 9 years. She specializes in treating such conditions as:
- Neck Pain/Whiplash
- Lowback Pain
- Disc Problems
- Headaches
- Sciatica
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Sports Injuries
- Shoulder Pain (Rotator cuff, Frozen Shoulder)
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Tendonitis
- TMJ Disorders
- Postural Disorders
She has been a team chiropractor for the US Open of Surf in Huntington Beach, CA where she treated many top surfers from around the world.
Since she began practicing chiropractic, Dr. Marla has kept up to date on many continuing educational classes, ensuring that her patients receive the most comprehensive and advanced chiropractic care.
In her spare time, Dr. Marla enjoys music, playing her bass guitar, computers, social networking, sports, dining, movies, the beach, and yes...karoake!