Dr. Aaron

"A Different Approach to Chiropractic"

This is the guiding principle for Dr. Aaron Vanderhoof. He strongly believes in the "whole body approach" and treats each patient in response to his or her personal needs.

Dr. Aaron specializes in complex musculoskeletal diagnosis and challenging cases that require advanced clinical expertise. With over 15 years of specialized training, he excels at identifying and treating difficult-to-diagnose conditions when other approaches have been unsuccessful.

About Dr. Aaron Vanderhoof

Dr. Aaron Vanderhoof

Distinguished Expertise

Clinical Biomechanics of Posture

As one of the few certified distinguished fellows in Clinical Biomechanics of Posture (CBP®) on the Peninsula, Dr. Aaron's specialized training ensures you achieve maximum recovery and wellness through his patient-oriented approach.

Cutting-Edge Approach

Advanced Training & Techniques

With hundreds of hours of extensive training, Dr. Aaron stays at the forefront of chiropractic care, incorporating advanced modalities like Power Plate, Cold Laser Therapy, and Graston Technique into his practice.

Personal Interests

Active Lifestyle

In his spare time, you will find Dr. Aaron surfing, rock climbing, kite boarding, or road/mountain biking.

Elite Athletic Support

Ironman Triathlon Team

Most recently, Dr. Aaron was invited to join the elite Ironman Triathlon, adjusting and coaching world-class athletes.

Comprehensive Certifications

Fitness & Movement Specialization

He is a certified Pilates instructor, group fitness instructor, personal trainer, advanced TRX instructor, cross fit instructor, geriatrics fitness instructor, and kettle bell coach. He most recently received his Yoga Teacher certification from the Astound Pure Yoga institute and is a registered teacher of the Yoga Alliance.

Corporate Executive Experience

Department Head of Physical Medicine @ Facebook

Dr. Aaron previously served as Department Head of Physical Medicine at Facebook and Instagram, where he was responsible for ergonomic setup and workplace wellness for all employees. This executive-level corporate wellness experience gives him unique insight into the physical demands of modern work environments.

Community Leader

Education & Professional Development

Dr Aaron is well-known and actively involved with the Equinox Gym and wellness community at large. He teaches sports coaching and diagnostic techniques to other professionals as well as lectures and holds workshops at many of the local running and bicycle shops in Palo Alto.
He is well-known in the medical community and has been featured in the Journal of Clinical Chiropractic and the Palo Alto Times.
"Simply outstanding. Aaron takes time with his patients, is very knowledgeable across all aspects of health including different sports, nutrition, and rehab, and is obviously passionate about his craft. Unlike some other chiros he takes the time to work through complex issues on the body instead of pounding out an adjustment and moving on to the next patient."
— Chris M.

Treatment Techniques

Manual Techniques

• Diversified Technique
• Gonstead Method
• Thompson Drop
• Activator Method

Soft Tissue Therapies

• Active Release Technique (ART)
• Graston Technique
• Myofascial Release
• Trigger Point Therapy

Rehabilitative Approaches

• Clinical Biomechanics of Posture (CBP)
• Functional Movement Screen
• Corrective Exercise Prescription
• Postural Rehabilitation

Advanced Modalities

• Cold Laser Therapy
• Electrical Stimulation
• Kinesio Taping
• Chinese Cupping

Areas of Specialization

Clinical Biomechanics
Clinical Biomechanics (CBP)

Postural correction & spinal rehabilitation

Sports Therapy
Sports Therapy

Athletes & active individuals treatment

Extremity Adjustment
Extremity Adjustment

Arms, legs & joint dysfunctions

Pre & Post-Natal Care
Pre & Post-Natal

Pregnancy & postpartum care

Corporate Ergonomics
Corporate Ergonomics

Tech neck & desk worker solutions

Education Timeline

1998-2001

Associates of Science

Cabrillo College

Aptos, CA

2001

Bachelor's Degree

UC Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA

2004-2008

Doctorate of Chiropractic

Palmer College West

San Jose, CA

2009

Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician®

Palmer College West

100+ Hours Sports Medicine

2010

Certified Chiropractic Extremities Practitioner

Palmer College West

Advanced Extremity Diagnosis

Professional Certifications

Chiropractic

• Chiropractic Biophysics Technique (CBT) Certified
• California State and National Board Certified
• California Board Certification in Physiotherapy
• Clinical Biomechanics of Posture certified (CBP) 07/2006
• Activator Certified

Active Release Technique (ART)

• Full Body ART (Active Release Technique) Certified
• ART Biomechanics/Long Nerve Track/ Full Spine Certified
• ART Upper Extremity 03/2012
• ART Spine 01/2012
• ART Lower extremity
• ART Long nerve entrapment
• ART Biomechanics
• ART Masters

Movement & Assessment

• Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) 02/2012
• Functional Movement Screen (FMS) 02/2011
• Facial Movement Taping Certificate (Rocktape) 04/2011
• Kinesio Taping master certification

TRX Training

• TRX advanced Physicians trainer May 2012
• TRX Rip stick trainer

Laser & Light Therapy

• Certification in Cold Light Laser Therapy
• American Society Laser Therapy

Fitness & Group Training

• ASFA Personal Trainer
• Senior Fitness Instructor
• Pilates mat instructor
• Group Fitness instructor
• Boot camp instructor
• Zumba Instructor
• Crossfit Instructor 02/2012
• Spin Instructor
• Pure Yoga Instructor (Equinox 200hrs) 11/2011

Alternative Therapies

• Chinese medical cupping certified by ACA (American Cupping Association) & by ICA (International Cupping Association)

Recognition & Awards

Academic Excellence

• 2004 Outstanding Achievement Award in Clinical Biomechanics of Posture/Chiropractic Biophysics
• President of the Chiropractic Biophysics club 3 years running 2005-2008
• Asked to speak to May 2012 Graduating class of Palmer West

Media Recognition

• Nominated "Best of the Bay" and featured on both CNN and FOX April 2012

Business Excellence

• Solely grew a private practice with very little initial capital to be the most successful in the bay area in under one years' time (Qura)

Professional Referrals

• Palo Alto Medical Foundation referring chiropractor (current)

Industry Leadership

• Facebook and Instagram's department head of physical medicine from September 2012 to August 2014

Top Rankings & Awards

• America's Top Chiropractor
• Top 25 Chiropractors of California
• Best of Palo Alto 2014

Services Offered

Chiropractic

Chiropractic

Precise spinal adjustments to restore alignment and eliminate pain at the source.

Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave
Therapy

Breakthrough technology that kickstarts healing in stubborn injuries.

Cold Laser

Cold
Laser

Painless laser therapy that reduces inflammation and speeds healing.