Petaluma, California
Empowering every patient with the tools, knowledge, and hands-on care needed to overcome injury, restore function, and reach their highest level of performance.
What We Offer
Every treatment plan is personalized to your goals — whether you're an athlete, a desk worker, or somewhere in between. No cookie-cutter adjustments.
Myofascial decompression using negative pressure to improve circulation, reduce tension, and accelerate tissue recovery. Highly effective for stubborn muscle tightness.
Patented soft tissue method combining movement and precise manual tension to break up adhesions, restore function, and eliminate pain caused by overused or injured muscles.
IASTM technique using specialized tools to break down scar tissue and fascial adhesions, restoring range of motion and reducing chronic pain patterns.
Precision spinal and extremity adjustments to restore joint mechanics, reduce nerve interference, and get your body moving the way it was designed to.
Targeted assisted stretching protocols to restore flexibility, improve joint mobility, and address movement restrictions that contribute to pain and dysfunction.
Functional rehab programming designed to fix the underlying movement faults causing your symptoms — so you stay better between visits and long after care ends.
Dr. Fernando Vaca is a Petaluma native and Doctor of Chiropractic, trained at Palmer College of Chiropractic West. With a Bachelor's in Kinesiology and a focus on Health and Human Performance, he brings a deep understanding of how the body moves, adapts, and recovers. As a lifelong athlete and avid runner and soccer player, he treats every patient with the same goal in mind — get back to doing what you love.
Dr. Fernando Vaca, DC
About the Practice
Vaca Chiropractic is a cash-based, rehab-focused practice in Petaluma, CA. Working with athletes, active adults, and anyone dealing with pain that's been holding them back.
Rooted in rehabilitation — every visit combines manual therapy, instrument-assisted techniques, and targeted rehab to address the root cause of your problem and build lasting results.
Being cash-based means no insurance headaches, no rushed appointments, and care that's 100% focused on you — not the billing code.
How It Works
Every patient goes through a clear, structured process — so you always know what to expect and why.
A thorough assessment of your health history, posture, and movement patterns to identify root causes.
A tailored protocol combining spinal adjustments, soft tissue work, and rehabilitative exercises.
Regular check-ins and maintenance care keeping you at your best and preventing recurrence.
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