meet the team
Chiropractor
Lance Casazza D.C.
Dr. Lance was born in San Francisco in 1971, growing up on Lombard Street, one block from the crooked street. Later he attended St. Francis High School in Mountain View and graduated in 1989. It was during this period, 1986 to be exact, that Dr. Lance received his first chiropractic adjustment and has been under wellness care ever since.
After high school, he attended U.C Davis where he played four years of intercollegiate football and graduated with a bachelor's degree in exercise science. One day after graduation, he moved to Scotland to work for the National Football League and returned it a World Bowl Trophy under his belt.
In 1998 he was accepted to Palmer West College of Chiropractic. During his time there he became president of his chiropractic college and upon his graduation, achieved the honor of valedictorian.
He has always felt at home in the Sacramento area and opened his practice here in June of 2002. Since opening, his recent accomplishments have ranged from becoming a team doctor for local semi-pro teams to doing charity work at Wellspring Women's Center. Your health and wellbeing is and always will be his ultimate goal!
Dr. Lance's Books
Education
- 2001 Palmer College of Chiropractic West, San Jose, CA
Summa Cum Laude, Class Valedictorian - 1997 New College of California, Los Angeles, CA
- 1996 University of California, Davis, CA
Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science - 1989 Saint Francis High School, Mountain View, CA
Experience/Activities
- CEO EQ.Coaching and Motivational Speaking
- Part-Owner Crawdads Restaurant
- Part-Owner Barwest Restraurant
- Member of C.O.R.E. – Chiropractors On the Road to Excellence
- Motivation Speaking Programs, Be the Hammer, Not the Nail
- Guest Speaker, ROP Program, Sacramento, CA
- Guest Speaker, Federico Beauty Institute (2009 – present)
- Vice President of External Affairs, California Chiropractic Association Sacramento Valley District (2008)
- President, Arden Lunch Group, TNI (2007)
- Membership Chair, Arden Lunch Group, TNI (2006)
- Chiropractor, Casazza Chiropractic Incorporated
- Guest Instructor, Palmer College of Chiropractic West (2006 – present)
- Guest Instructor, ROP Chiropractic Assistant course
- Volunteer Doctor, Wellspring Women’s Center
- Team Doctor, Capitol City Fury Semi-Professional Football Team
- Team Doctor, Sacramento Wolverines Semi-Professional Football Team
- Team Doctor, Sacramento Rugby Club
- Postceptorship Philips Chiropractic, Woodland, CA
Seminars / Continuing Education
- 2023 Ethics, Law, X-ray and Technique, BACK To Chiropractic Seminar Series
- 2022 X-Ray: Lower Extremity Sports Injuries, BACK To Chiropractic Seminar Series
- 2022 Ethics, Law and Technique, BACK To Chiropractic Seminar Series
- 2022 Neurology, BACK To Chiropractic Seminar Series
- 2021 Billing and Coding, BACK To Chiropractic Seminar Series
- 2021 Technique, X-ray Guidelines, Ethics and Law, BACK To Chiropractic Seminar Series
- 2020 Wellness in the Office, BACK To Chiropractic Seminar Series
- 2020 Parker Seminar, Beyond Rehab: Training the Injured Athlete
- 2020 History and Exam, BACK To Chiropractic Seminar Series
- 2020 X-Ray Guidelines of the Cervical Spine, BACK To Chiropractic Seminar Series
- 2020 Ethics and Law, California Chiropractic Association
- 2019 Lower Extremity Adjusting Technique, BACK To Chiropractic Seminar Series
- 2019 X-Ray Guidelines, BACK To Chiropractic Seminar Series
- 2019 Ethics, Technique and Wellness, BACK To Chiropractic Seminar Series
- 2019 Parker Seminar, Orthopedic and Imaginag Evaluation of the Knee
- 2019 Parker Seminar, Sports Nutrition
- 2019 Parker Seminar, The Why Behind the What of Rehab
- 2018 BACK To Chiropractic Continuing Education Seminar Series
- 2017 BACK To Chiropractic Continuing Education Seminar Series
- 2016 BACK To Chiropractic Continuing Education Seminar Series
- 2015 C.O.R.E. Adjusting Technique
- 2015 Ethics and Law
- 2015 Upper and Lower Extremity Adjusting Part 1
- 2015 X-Ray Guidelines
- 2015 CCA Legislative Conference
- 2015 Chiropractic Coding & Documentation
- 2014 Radiology of Sports Injuries of the Lower Extremity
- 2014 Chiropractic Nutrition, ACE Fitness & Your Patients Brain
- 2014 Ethics and Law
- 2014 Strutz Seminar X-Ray interpretation and Technique
- 2014 CCA Continuing Education Series, Diagnosis, Disability & Documentation
- 2013 Radiographic Interpretation & Technique
- 2013 CCA Continuing Education Series, Pediatric Technique & Webster Technique
- 2013 C.O.R.E. Sacramento, Philosophy Night
- 2013 Strutz Seminar X-Ray interpretation and Wellness in the Chiropractic Practice
- 2012 Triad Seminars – Nutrition/ Advanced Chiropractic Adjustive Technique and Ethics and Law
- 2011 How Your Patients Can Truly Value Chiropractic through Central Nervous System Restoration
- 2011 Accident and Emergency Radiological Evaluation
- 2010 Practice Made Perfect
- 2009 CCA Continuing Education Series, Subluxation Neurology
- 2008 Cervical Spine Adjusting
- 2007 Chad D. Warshel, DC, DACBR, X-Ray Relicensing Seminar
- 2006 to Present, California Chiropractic Association Relicensing Series, Sacramento District
- 2006 to Present, Client of Ward Success Systems
- 2006 Thornton Consultants Relicensing Seminar
- 2005 Palmer College of Chiropractic West, Homecoming
- 2005 ICAC Workers Compensation seminar
- 2004 Continuing Education, Dr. Lenny Cocco
- 2001 Lyceum, Palmer College of Chiropractic West
- 2000 Basic Workers Compensation
- 1999 CEPA (Care for the Elite and Professional Athlete)
Scholarships / Awards
- 2018 Top Chiropractor, Sacramento Magazine
- 2016 Top Chiropractor, Sacramento Magazine
- 2014 Top Chiropractor, Sacramento Magazine
- 2008 Voted Best Chiropractor, Sacramento News & Review
- 2007 Voted Best Chiropractor, Sacramento News & Review
- 2006 Voted Best Chiropractor, Sacramento News & Review
- 2005 Seven Miracles of Chiropractic award winner, Palmer College of Chiropractic
- Member Pi Tau Delta Chiropractic Honor Society
- ACF/AC Auxiliary Essay Scholarship
- Palmer College of Chiropractic West Alumni Leadership Scholarship
- Palmer West Book Grant recipient
- Named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2000-01
Published Material
- Author 2018, The Greatest Quotes of Unknown Authors
- Author 2016, Habits and Attitudes
- Author 2015, Thank God For Layovers
- Author 2013, Why Don’t Doctors Refer to Chiropractors?
- Author 2010, Be the Hammer, Not the Nail
- Health and Fitness Magazine, “Mangosteen Helps Your Body Heal Naturally”
- Sacramento News & Review, “Ask Dr. Lance”
- Dynamic Chiropractic, “The Association of Smoking and Low Back Pain”
Media
- Guest Host for Michael Mercury, 96.5 KUBU
- Producer “The Long Road to Boston” a documentary
- Good Day Sacramento, News 10
- Guest appearance, Livewire TV Program, on the topic of ergonomics
Certification
- 2001 to Present, Adult CPR/AED certified, American Red Cross
- 1999 CEPA (Care for the Elite and Professional Athlete) certified
Chiropractic College
- President for Palmer College of Chiropractic West, Associated Student Government
- Secretary for Palmer West Sports Council
- Athletic Director for Palmer College of Chiropractic West, Associated Student Government
- Student Representative for Palmer West International Alumni Association
- Class Representative for Associated Student Government
- Student Representative for CEPA (Care for the Elite and Professional Athlete)
- International Chiropractors Association member
- American Chiropractic Association member
- California Chiropractic Association member
- Chiropractic Intern, Smith Chiropractic, El Cerrito, CA
- Part-time Assistant for Dr. Nick Athens at The Athens Chiropractic Clinic
- Chiropractic Olympic Games participant, Davenport, IA
- Chiropractic Olympic Games participant, Dallas, TX
- Master of Ceremonies for Palmer West Intercollegiate Hockey Team
- Chiropractic Awareness Expedition sponsor
- Student Mentor, Palmer West Mentor Program
1995 – 96
- Assistant to the General Manager for the Scottish Claymores of the World Football League, now recognized as NFL Europe (1996)
- Coach, JV football team, Jesuit High School, Sacramento, CA
- Metro League champions 1995-96
1989 – 94
- Intercollegiate football team member, University of California, Davis (1991-1994)
- Member, Sigma Nu Fraternity
- Sigma Nu Treasurer (1991)
- Sigma Nu President (1992)
Chiropractic Assistant &Clinic Director
Mela
Mela has obtained business experience since a young age when she began working in her mom's salons and for her dad's real estate company.
For more than 10 years, she has been interested in all aspects of health and wellness, and is working towards obtaining her bachelor's degree in nutritional science. In 2017, she began to experience severe health issues due to tick-borne diseases as well as residual pain from multiple car accidents starting in 2015 that resulted in her seeking out alternative methods for healing which included chiropractic care. Mela always knew she wanted to help others experience the same relief and benefits that holistic health care has offered her, which has lead to a career in the chiropractic industry for the last 5 years.
Chiropractic Assistant
Emily
Born and raised in Sacramento, California. She began playing soccer in 7th grade and quickly developed a deep appreciation for physical well-being and athletic performance.
This passion guided her to earn an Associate's degree in Kinesiology at American River college and she is currently working towards her Bachelor's in the same field, focusing on athletic care at Sacramento State University.
At Casazza Chiropractic, she takes privilege to combine her academic knowledge with her love for natural forms of medical treatment. One of the most rewarding aspects of her job is witnessing the transformative effects of chiropractic care on our patients' lives, especially when they experience immediate relief after their first adjustment. To further enhance to skills and knowledge, she actively participate in Nth Dimensions bioskills events. Outside of work and studies, you can find her on the soccer field, continuing to pursue her passion for the sports.
Chiropractic Assistant
Giselle
Giselle was born and raised in Los Angeles, California; she is the youngest of two. She is a 5th year at California State University, Sacramento in hopes to graduate this May of 2024 with a bachelor's degree of Health Science.
She has been a student athletic trainer since high school, and had an internship at Sac City Community College. Her ability to speak Spanish and English has helped her make others feel more comfortable and welcomed. She has continued in this path due to her passion in helping those around her. Knowing that what we are doing will make the patient feel better makes the job feel amazing.
Trainer
Dustin
Born in the Salad Bowl Capital (Salinas, CA), Dustin found his passion for fitness at a young age and never looked back. In High School he received awards outside of sports in overall fitness performance tests! After competing in multiple varsity sports in high school, he went on to play College Baseball at Hartnell College and Sacramento State.
He later obtained his degree in Exercise Science from Sacramento State and gained experience in the field through countless internships and gym facilities. Upon meeting Dr. Casazza in 2014, he decided to fulfill his quest to help others while working on his personal fitness goals to become a top CrossFit Regional Contender. With over 12 years in the field, his desire to be part of an awesome team grows with his passion for helping clients become better versions of themselves.
Along with his personal fitness goals, Dustin strongly believes in the holistic approach of recovery, body maintenance, strength, and flexibility as he works with his team of Personal Trainers. His client's health is his number one priority!
Degrees & Certifications:
- B.S. Exercise Science Major (Sacramento State)
- Minor in Strength and Conditioning (Sacramento State)
- NASM Certification
- ACSM Certification
- Strength and Conditioning Certification (Sacramento State)
- CrossFit Level 1
Certification Experience/Accolades:
- 12 years of experience in the health and fitness industry
- CrossFit Semi Finals Contender 2015-2018
- Division 1 Collegiate Baseball at Sacramento State (2009-2011)
- Hartnell College Honor Roll
- Sacramento State Honor Roll
- SMUD Supervising Athletic Trainer
Massage Therapist & Chiropractic Assistant
Gabby
Gabriela "Gabi" was accepted to Bryan College - Gold River in the Massage Therapy Program. She graduated in 2011 with an associate degree in advanced science of the human body.
Throughout her 13 yrs. She has specialized in sports and deep tissue massages. She has worked alongside some privately owned body building and cross fit gyms, as well as with some professional athletes and has helped them all through their recovery stages. Her goal has always been to help as many people as possible and educate anyone she encounters about the benefits and knowledge of massage therapy.
Massage Therapist & Chiropractic Assistant
Aerial
Aerial Sudds has been an active massage therapists located in Sacramento, CA for the past 5 years. I excel in the ability to manipulate soft tissue to aid the healing process, enhancing function of muscles and increasing clients range of motion.
I have found joy in working with Chiropractors as we both help and aid you in facilitating the healing needed within your body. This is where my passion peaks and rest assured you will be relieved from pain and discomfort as well as increased relaxation.
Massage Therapist & Chiropractic Assistant
Amber
Monday
8:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 1:00pm
Casazza Chiropractic
2716 V St
Sacramento, CA 95818