Dr. Elliot Foad grew up in the Bay Area and has always been passionate about sports and helping others achieve peak performance. With a lifelong dedication to athletics, including playing baseball into college and competing in sports like golf, basketball, volleyball, and (table) tennis, he understands firsthand the demands placed on athletes. Dr. Foad’s first exposure to chiropractic care occurred at the age of 13, when he experienced a debilitating pinched nerve in his lower back. After a single visit to a chiropractor that alleviated 90% of his pain, he became fascinated by the human body’s ability to move and heal.
After graduating from Saint Francis High School, Dr. Foad earned a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology from Chapman University. He went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic West.
Dr. Foad’s passion for sports led to extensive involvement in sports chiropractic. As the lead Event Coordinator for Palmer’s Sports Council, he successfully organized a variety of events—from 5K runs to marathons, soccer tournaments, and private corporate events—while providing treatment and education to athletes of all levels.
Dr. Foad combines technical expertise, a passion for sports, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or an elite athlete, Dr. Foad is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and optimize your performance.
Education
- Chapman University
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
- Minor in Psychology
- Palmer College of Chiropractic West (PCCW)
- Doctorate of Chiropractic, Magna Cum Laude, 2024
- Pi Tau Delta Honors Society
- Recipient of Randy Waters Memorial Scholarship, 2024
- Member of Sports Council Executive Team, 2023–2024
- Club Memberships (2021–2024):
- Motion Palpation Institute
- Rehab to Performance
- Soft Tissue Technique
Professional Memberships
- American Chiropractic Association
- California Chiropractic Association
- Federation Internationale Chiropractic du Sport (FICS)
Certifications
- Heads Up Concussion Training, CDC, 2022
- FAKTR: Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation, 2023
- SFMA: Selective Functional Movement Assessment, 2024
Seminars Attended
- ACA Sports Council Symposium, Denver, 2024
- CalChiro Annual Seminar – Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Recipient, 2024
- SFMA Certification, 2024
- FICS Certification Program (In Progress), 2023–Present
- FAKTR Certification, 2023
- Full Spine Adjustment Technique with Strat Poulson, 2023
- Extremities in Motion at Palmer West, with Dr. Brian Nook, 2023
- Sports Chiropractic 1 and 2 Electives at Palmer West, with Dr. Richard Robinson and Dr. Elizabeth Moos, 2022–2023
- Motion Palpation Technique: Lumbar and Hip Adjustment Technique with Dr. Corey Campbell, 2022
- Full Spine and Extremity Adjusting Technique with Dr. Mark Charrette, 2021