Dr. Aaron Vela, DC
Owner · Doctor of Chiropractic
Twelve years in practice, most of it in San Benito County. Certified in Webster technique and personal injury documentation, and the person who insists on giving you a visit count up front.
About the clinic
The goal is discharging you.
Twelve years on San Benito Street, treating the backs and shoulders that come out of warehouses, harvest crews, tractor seats, and long commutes on Highway 25.
Why we insist on homework
Adjusting opens the door. Exercise keeps it open.
Treatment that only happens in the office comes undone by Thursday. Two or three exercises a day, filmed on your phone before you leave, are what turn a temporary change into a lasting one.
It's also what lets us reduce your visits instead of keeping you on the schedule indefinitely. Fewer appointments is the point.
Sample clinic · Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic (California) · Se habla español
Who treats you
Three people, one downtown suite.
Dr. Simone Okafor, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic · Sports focus
Works with high school athletes and adult runners on extremity injuries and return-to-play. Handles most of the Saturday morning schedule.
Jesse Marín, LMT
Licensed massage therapist
Soft tissue, trigger point, and cupping. The reason a lot of adjustments finally hold instead of undoing themselves by Thursday.
Clinic rhythm
The same four steps for everyone.
1. Exam before treatment
Orthopedic and neurological testing, range of motion, and a real history. Nobody gets adjusted before we know what's going on.
2. A plan with a number on it
You get a written estimate of how many visits and roughly what it costs. If we can't help in that window, we say so and refer you out.
3. Treatment plus homework
Adjusting and soft tissue in the office, two or three exercises at home. The second half is what stops the problem from returning.
4. Re-exam and step down
We re-test at set intervals and reduce your visit frequency as you improve. The goal is discharge, not a lifetime membership.
In the clinic
Twelve years of local work.
“Six months of headaches, gone in about a month. Turned out it was all coming from my neck.”
“Got rear-ended on 25 and they handled every piece of paper the insurance company asked for.”
“Seven o'clock appointments mean I'm not burning a sick day to get my back fixed.”
Clinic questions
Licensing, plans, referrals, and language.
Are the doctors at your Hollister clinic fully licensed?
Both of our practitioners hold Doctor of Chiropractic degrees and maintain active California licenses in good standing. They also complete ongoing education in sports injury care, Webster technique, and personal injury documentation to better serve the Hollister community.
Will I be pressured into a long-term treatment plan?
No. You get a visit count and a re-exam date in writing, and frequency steps down as you improve. Maintenance care is offered to our Hollister community but never required, and never sold as a prepaid year.
Do you work with medical doctors?
Regularly. We send notes to your physician when you want us to, coordinate on imaging and pain management, and refer out whenever a case looks like it belongs with a physician or surgeon.
¿Se habla español en la clínica?
Yes, Spanish is spoken both at our front desk and in the treatment rooms. We recognize that many residents in Hollister and Tres Pinos feel more comfortable describing their pain in Spanish, and having that linguistic precision ensures we provide the most accurate care possible.
How long have you been in Hollister?
Twelve years in this sample scenario, on San Benito Street downtown, with patients from San Juan Bautista, Tres Pinos, Aromas, and Paicines.
Do you adjust children and local teen athletes?
Yes, with low-force techniques appropriate to age—usually for sports injuries, heavy backpack pain, and posture issues. We coordinate care with the child's pediatrician to ensure a safe, collaborative approach to health.
What happens if my condition doesn't improve with chiropractic care?
If you are not showing measurable progress by the time of your re-examination, we will stop care and refer you to a specialist. We believe in ethical practice and do not continue billing for treatments that aren't yielding results for our neighbors.
On Fourth Street
Come in before it becomes chronic.
New patients are usually seen within 48 hours, and auto injury cases are prioritized the same week.