A native Californian, Dr. Anthony Payan has been practicing chiropractic medicine for more than 15 years. In 1990, Dr. Payan moved to the Monterey Peninsula and opened Soft Tissue Medical Center, a practice founded on the fundamentals of Neuromuscular Re-education, flexibility and exercise. Dr. Payan offers patients attentive care providing the best in soft tissue treatment and one-on-one physical reconditioning protocol.

Prior to graduating from UCLA in 1984, Dr. Payan became involved with power lifting and bodybuilding. His real interest in chiropractic medicine evolved from the treatment he received after a serious weight lifting injury to his lower back. His recovery led him to attend Life Chiropractic College-West in San Lorenzo, Calif., where he received his degree as a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) in 1988.

As a certified strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer, Dr. Payan is an expert in his field. In addition, he is a National Sports and Performance Conditioning Specialist.

The son of a high school and college football coach, Dr. Payan has been involved in athletics his entire life. Facilitating peak athletic performance, optimum health and fitness are his passion.

Dr. Payan has a strong belief in community service and is dedicated to giving his knowledge to young athletes. Presently, Dr. Payan serves as strength and conditioning coach for the Monterey Peninsula College Baseball Team. He also volunteers his time teaching plyometric speed and power training to the Pacific Grove Breakers High School Football Team.

Dr. Payan provides patients with a specialized service that succeeds where standard chiropractic and physical therapy do not. His final approach is to teach specific strength, reconditioning and flexibility exercises that allow the patient to maintain their results.