About us
For the past 20 years West U Wellness has been one of the premiere family chiropractors. Our staff provides holistic, effective pro-active health care for you and your entire family. We passionately educate our patients and our community about the benefits of alternative health care including chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, craniosacral, exercise, and nutrition.
Our reputation as specialists in pediatric and pregnancy chiropractic is derived after having treated over 5000 pregnant moms and their little ones. Therefore, we have not one, not two, but four doctors that are pregnancy and pediatric certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (CACCP). All of our doctors are also Webster-certified, and have taken certification for Craniosacral Technique, Spinning Babies, Dynamic Body Balancing, pelvic floor restoration, and Tummy Time Method to name a few.
Our services are designed to give you a higher quality of life and activity level without medication or invasive procedures. The treatments at West U Wellness leave you relaxed, refreshed, and pain free. Come in and see what the gift of chiropractic, massage, and other wellness care can do for you.
Thanks for consistently voting us one of the top Houston chiropractors!
The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.
– Thomas Edison
Meet the Doctors
The most ICPA certified chiropractors in Houston.
Dr. Caroline Long, D.C., C.A.C.C.P., Perinatal Certified
Education:
- UCLA, B.A. Psychology
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Texas Chiropractic College, Doctorate of Chiropractic, Summa Cum Laude
- American Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics, Certified
- Founded West University Wellness, P.C. in April 2004
Specialties and Skills:
- Acupuncture, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association certified, Webster Technique certified, Advanced Activator Certified Practitioner, Nutritional Counseling, Kinesio Taping, Advanced 100 hours of Craniosacral therapy and Myofascial unwinding through “Dynamic Body Balancing” with Dr. Carol Phillips 2019, Perinatal Certififed through the ICPA
Special Interests:
- Pregnancy, pediatric, scoliosis, craniosacral, and nutritional counseling
- Chiropractic Techniques: Diversified, Advanced Activator, Thompson, Flexion-distraction, Logan Basic, Sacro-Occipital Technique, Craniosacral, Webster Technique
- Languages Spoken: English, Cantonese, German, some Mandarin, some Spanish
- Licensed since: 2001
- Community Activities: Texas Dragon Boat Association (Co-Founder), San Jacinto Girl Scouts (ex-Board Member, current Troop Leader), Women Leading Medicine (co-founder, Board Secretary), Texas Chiropractic Association
- Hobbies: Traveling, Reading, Musical Theater, Triathlons, Mud Runs, Aerial Fabrics
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“Ever since I was diagnosed with scoliosis, I wanted to work with young patients and educate them and their parents on the benefits of chiropractic care.”
Dr. Ploy Chotiratkul, D.C., C.A.C.C.P.
Education:
- University of Houston, B.S. Human Nutrition & Foods
- Texas Chiropractic College, B.S. Biology
- Texas Chiropractic College, Doctorate of Chiropractic
- American Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics, Certified
Specialties and Skills:
- Activator Certified Practitioner, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association Certified, Nutritional Counseling, Kinesio Taping, Soft Tissue Therapy, Webster Technique certified, Advanced 100 hours of Craniosacral therapy and Myofascial unwinding through “Dynamic Body Balancing” with Dr. Carol Phillips 2019
Special Interests:
- Pregnancy, pediatric, postnatal, kinesiotape
- Chiropractic Techniques: Diversified, Activator, Thompson, Flexion-Distraction, Logan Basic, Craniosacral, Sacro-Occipital Technique, Webster Technique
- Languages: English, Thai
- Licensed since: 2013
- Hobbies: Traveling, Crafting, Skeet Shooting, Eating
“Being able to provide my patients with this safe, non-invasive, natural alternative to healing has been my greatest achievement.”
Dr. Hanieh Hosseini, D.C., Perinatal Certified
Education:
- Ferdowsi University of Mashad, Iran – B.S. in Biology
- Parker University, Doctorate of Chiropractic
- American Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics - Perinatal Certification
- American Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (Certificate Pending)
Specialties and Skills:
- “Webster Technique” Certified and 200 hours training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Activator Basic technique, Kinesiotape, Craniosacral Therapy Upledger Institute 2015, Craniosacral Therapy for babies and pregnancy with Carol Gray 2016, Advanced 100 hours of Craniosacral therapy and Myofascial unwinding through “Dynamic Body Balancing” with Dr. Carol Phillips 2018
Special Interests:
- Pregnancy, Pediatrics, Cranial Techniques, Mysofascial unwinding and Dynamic Body Balancing, Rock Tape
- Chiropractic Techniques: Diversified, Activator, Thompson, Flexion-Distraction, Logan Basic, Craniosacral, Sacro-Occipital Technique, Webster Technique
- Languages: English, Farsi
- Licensed since: 2014
- Affiliations: International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, American Chiropractic Association, League of Chiropractic Women, American Pregnancy Association, Women Leading Medicine
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“I have a great passion for educating families to empower them with an understanding of how the human body functions so that wise decisions can be made about one’s own health and well-being.”
Dr. Menka Patel, D.C., C.A.C.C.P.
Education:
- University of Houston, B.S. Biology
- Texas Chiropractic College, Doctorate of Chiropractic
- American Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics, Certified
Specialties and Skills:
- Webster Technique certified, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association certified, Activator Basic Certified Practitioner, Craniosacral Therapy, Kinesio Taping, Graston Technique, Cupping, Soft Tissue Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation certification with Herman & Wallace
Community Service:
- Houston Food Bank, Girl Gone International, Tour de Tacos biking group
Special Interests:
- Pregnancy, pediatric, sports, pelvic restoration
- Chiropractic Techniques: Diversified, Activator, Thompson, Flexion-Distraction, Craniosacral, Sacro-Occipital Technique, Logan Basic, Webster Technique
- Languages: English, Hindi, Swahili, Gujarati, Spanish
- Hobbies: Traveling, Cooking, Painting, Gardening, and playing Scrabble
- Licensed since: 2010
“I strongly believe that there is a place for all the miraculous medical breakthroughs we are experiencing in the medical community today. However, in our haste for a quick fix, we turn to these measures much too quickly. Many times, these issues can be resolved completely without the need for drugs and surgery and the risks that these might bring. Sometimes, simple and natural is best.”
Dr. Jill Burk, D.C., C.A.C.C.P., C.C.E.P.
Education:
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte, B.A. History, Cum Laude
- Life University, Doctorate of Chiropractic, Magna Cum Laude
- American Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics, Certified
- Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner, Certified
Specialties and Skills:
- International Chiropractic Pediatric Association certified, Webster Technique certified, Activator Certified Practitioner, Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner, Concussion Health Management, published author in Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research
Special Interests:
- Pregnancy, pediatric, teenage athletes, athletes, concussion management
Chiropractic Techniques:
- Diversified, Activator, Thompson, Flexion-Distraction, Logan Basic, Sacro-Occipital Technique, Webster Technique, Extremity Adjusting
- Languages: English
- Licensed since: 2011
- Community Activities: choir, soccer
- Hobbies: Traveling, Soccer, barbershop quartet
"The most ICPA certified chiropractors in Houston. 65+ years of combined experience
Serving Houston in pregnancy, postpartum & pediatric; and the whole fam!"
Meet the therapists
65+ years of combined experience.
Serving Houston in pregnancy, postpartum & pediatric; and the whole family!
Licensed Massage Therapist
Licensed since: 2007
Specialties:
Aromatherapy, Cranial Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Fertility Massage, Fusion Massage, Hot Stones, Infant Massage, Labor Prep Massage, Mayan Abdominal Massage, Pediatric Massage, Prenatal Massage, Postnatal, and Spa Therapy Treatments
Languages: English
Hobbies: Spending time with my grandbabies, praise dancing, ministry, working out
Licensed Massage Therapist
Licensed since: 2005
Specialties:
Aromatherapy, Chair Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Cupping Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone, Myofascial pain relief with post-isometric stretches, Neuromuscular Re-education Therapy, Prenatal Massage, Reflexology, Swedish, and Sports Massage
Hobbies: Power lifting, board games, video games, movies, hiking, bowling, sports, cutting hair
Licensed Massage Therapist
Licensed since: 2012
Specialties: Body Contouring Massage, Burn & Scar Therapy, Cupping Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Fertility Massage, Infant Massage, Labor Prep Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Mayan Abdominal Massage, Pediatric Massage, Prenatal Massage, Pre- and Post-Surgical Massage, Sports Massage, Swedish, and Trigger Point Massage
Languages: English, Spanish
Hobbies: Reading, cooking, traveling, and gardening
Licensed Massage Therapist
Licensed since: 2018
Specialties: Aromatherapy, Chair Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone, Myofascial pain relief with post-isometric stretches, Neuromuscular Re-education Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, and Sports Massage
Hobbies: Anime, Manga, Renaissance Faires, Anime conventions, movies, and video games
Licensed Massage Therapist
Licensed since: 2006
Specialties: Cupping Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Fertility Massage, Labor Prep Massage, Pediatric Massage, Prenatal Massage, Postnatal Massage, Sports Massage, Swedish, and Trigger Point Massage
Hobbies: Traveling, walking, hiking, visiting parks especially Evelyn's Park in Bellaire
Therapy Assistant
I have been looking to change careers. I was a former chef and worked in customer service for several years. I'm very excited to be working at West U Wellness because I love getting adjustments and massages!
