About us
For the past 23 years West U Wellness has been one of the premiere family chiropractors. Our staff provides holistic, effective pro-active health care for you and your entire family. We passionately educate our patients and our community about the benefits of alternative health care including chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, craniosacral, exercise, and nutrition.
Our reputation as specialists in pediatric and pregnancy chiropractic is derived after having treated over 10,000 pregnant moms and their little ones. Therefore, we have not one, not two, but four doctors that are pregnancy and pediatric certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (CACCP). All of our doctors are also Webster-certified, and have taken certification for Craniosacral Technique, Spinning Babies, Dynamic Body Balancing, pelvic floor restoration, and Tummy Time Method to name a few.
Our services are designed to give you a higher quality of life and activity level without medication or invasive procedures. The treatments at West U Wellness leave you relaxed, refreshed, and pain free. Come in and see what the gift of chiropractic, massage, and other wellness care can do for you.
Thanks for consistently voting us one of the top Houston chiropractors!
The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.
– Thomas Edison
Meet the Doctors
The most ICPA certified chiropractors in Texas.
Dr. Caroline Long, D.C., C.A.C.C.P.
Education:
- UCLA, B.A. Psychology
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Texas Chiropractic College, Doctorate of Chiropractic, Summa Cum Laude
- American Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics, Certified + Perinatal Certification
- Founded West University Wellness, P.C. in April 2004
Specialties and Skills:
- Acupuncture, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association certified, Webster Technique certified, Advanced Activator Certified Practitioner, Nutritional Counseling, Kinesio Taping, Advanced 100 hours of Craniosacral therapy and Myofascial unwinding through “Dynamic Body Balancing” with Dr. Carol Phillips 2019, Perinatal Certififed through the ICPA
Special Interests:
- Pregnancy, pediatric, scoliosis, craniosacral, and nutritional counseling
- Chiropractic Techniques: Diversified, Advanced Activator, Thompson, Flexion-distraction, Logan Basic, Sacro-Occipital Technique, Craniosacral, Webster Technique
- Languages Spoken: English, Cantonese, German
- Licensed since: 2001
- Community Activities: Texas Dragon Boat Association (Co-Founder), San Jacinto Girl Scouts (ex-Board Member, current Troop Leader), Women Leading Medicine (co-founder, Board Secretary), Texas Chiropractic Association
- Hobbies: Traveling, Reading, Musical Theater, Triathlons, Mud Runs, Aerial Fabrics
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“Ever since I was diagnosed with scoliosis, I wanted to work with young patients and educate them and their parents on the benefits of chiropractic care.”
Dr. Ploy Chotiratkul, D.C., C.A.C.C.P.
Education:
- University of Houston, B.S. Human Nutrition & Foods
- Texas Chiropractic College, B.S. Biology
- Texas Chiropractic College, Doctorate of Chiropractic
- American Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics, Certified
Specialties and Skills:
- Activator Certified Practitioner, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association Certified, Nutritional Counseling, Kinesio Taping, Soft Tissue Therapy, Webster Technique certified, Advanced 100 hours of Craniosacral therapy and Myofascial unwinding through “Dynamic Body Balancing” with Dr. Carol Phillips 2019
Special Interests:
- Pregnancy, pediatric, postnatal, kinesiotape
- Chiropractic Techniques: Diversified, Activator, Thompson, Flexion-Distraction, Logan Basic, Craniosacral, Sacro-Occipital Technique, Webster Technique
- Languages: English, Thai
- Licensed since: 2013
- Hobbies: Traveling, Crafting, Skeet Shooting, Eating
“Being able to provide my patients with this safe, non-invasive, natural alternative to healing has been my greatest achievement.”
Dr. Hanieh Hosseini, D.C.
Education:
- Ferdowsi University of Mashad, Iran – B.S. in Biology
- Parker University, Doctorate of Chiropractic
- American Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics - Perinatal Certification
- American Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (Certificate Pending)
Specialties and Skills:
- “Webster Technique” Certified and 200 hours training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Activator Basic technique, Kinesiotape, Craniosacral Therapy Upledger Institute 2015, Craniosacral Therapy for babies and pregnancy with Carol Gray 2016, Advanced 100 hours of Craniosacral therapy and Myofascial unwinding through “Dynamic Body Balancing” with Dr. Carol Phillips 2018
Special Interests:
- Pregnancy, Pediatrics, Cranial Techniques, Mysofascial unwinding and Dynamic Body Balancing, Rock Tape
- Chiropractic Techniques: Diversified, Activator, Thompson, Flexion-Distraction, Logan Basic, Craniosacral, Sacro-Occipital Technique, Webster Technique
- Languages: English, Farsi
- Licensed since: 2014
- Affiliations: International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, American Chiropractic Association, League of Chiropractic Women, American Pregnancy Association, Women Leading Medicine
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“I have a great passion for educating families to empower them with an understanding of how the human body functions so that wise decisions can be made about one’s own health and well-being.”
Dr. Menka Patel, D.C., C.A.C.C.P.
Education:
- University of Houston, B.S. Biology
- Texas Chiropractic College, Doctorate of Chiropractic
- American Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics, Certified + Perinatal Certification
Specialties and Skills:
- Webster Technique certified, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association certified, Activator Basic Certified Practitioner, Craniosacral Therapy, Dry Needling, Kinesio Taping, Graston Technique, Cupping, Soft Tissue Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation certification with Herman & Wallace, Perinatal Certififed through the ICPA
Community Service:
- Houston Food Bank, Girl Gone International, Tour de Tacos biking group
Special Interests:
- Pregnancy, pediatric, sports, pelvic restoration
- Chiropractic Techniques: Diversified, Activator, Thompson, Flexion-Distraction, Craniosacral, Sacro-Occipital Technique, Logan Basic, Webster Technique
- Languages: English, Hindi, Swahili, Gujarati, Spanish
- Hobbies: Traveling, Cooking, Painting, Gardening, and playing Scrabble
- Licensed since: 2010
“I strongly believe that there is a place for all the miraculous medical breakthroughs we are experiencing in the medical community today. However, in our haste for a quick fix, we turn to these measures much too quickly. Many times, these issues can be resolved completely without the need for drugs and surgery and the risks that these might bring. Sometimes, simple and natural is best.”
Dr. Jill Burk, D.C., C.A.C.C.P., C.C.E.P., R-D.N., B.A.
Education:
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte, B.A., Cum Laude - 2005
- Life University, Doctorate of Chiropractic, Summa Cum Laude - 2011
- Certified Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics
- International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Certified
- Webster Technique, Certified
- Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner, Certified
- Dry Needling, Certified
- Activator Methods, Certified
- Licensed since: 2011
Specialties & Skills:
- Prenatal & Perinatal, Sports Chiropractic Practitioner, Extremities, Perimenopause, Labor Preparation, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Decompression Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, Custom Foot Orthotics, Craniosacral Therapy, Concussion Health Management and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Special Interests:
- Professional Athletes, Former Professional Athletes, Adolescent Athletes, Wellness Care, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Postnatal, Perimenopause, Whole Families, Radiology, Extremity Adjusting, Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP), Sports Injuries, Research Studies
Chiropractic Techniques:
- Diversified/Full Spine Technique, Webster Technique, Activator Methods, Thompson Drop Table, Cox Flexion-Distraction, Logan Basic, Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), Extremity Adjusting, Spinal Decompression, Manual Therapy, Manual Traction, Craniosacral Therapy, Dry Needling
Honors & Achievements:
- Top 10 - Graduating Class, Doctorate Program Dean's List, Published Author in Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Journal, Two-Time Chiropractic Olympics Gold Medalist, Team Captain and Player: Life University Women's Soccer Team, Player: Life University Men's Soccer Team, NCAA Division I Scholarship Athlete- 4 years, Academic All-American Student-Athlete, Who's Who Among Student-Ahletes in American Colleges and Universities, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, The National Scholars Honor Society, National Dean's List, NCAA Adidas College Scholar All-South Region, C-USA Commissioners Academic Honor Roll, UNC Charlotte "Perfect Niner" (GPA 4.0), Chancellor's Citations Awards for Leadership and Service, UNC Charlotte Chancellor's List, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society, Outstanding Academic Performance in an Athlete Award, Bonnie Cone Leadership Award, Keynote Speaker: Chancellor's Banquet, Keynote Speaker: NCAA Coaches Convention, Most Valuable Player, Defender of the Year, NCAA 1st Team All-Tournament, 1st Team All-Conference, C-USA Champion, Harmony, Inc. International Chorus Finalist
Affiliations:
- International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Women Leading Medicine, Association of Chiropractic Extremity Practitioners, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, League of Chiropractic Women, Chiropractic Biophysics, Holistic Pediatric Association, Airway Houston Practitioners, Birthworkers of Houston, Women in Sports
Service & Volunteering:
- Haiti Women's Job Creator, Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief, Race for the Cure, Hope for Haiti Gala, National Soccer Coaches Event Planner, North Carolina Youth Soccer Association Scheduler, Yes! Clinic Volunteer Coach, McCrorey Family YMCA Volunteer Coach, Volunteer Youth Club Soccer Coach, Division I Student-Athlete Academic Tutor- 20+ Subjects, Houston Zoo, Disability Services Note-Taker, MerryWood Assisted Living Weekly Visitor, Humane Society, SPCA, Great Dane Rescue, American Red Cross, St. Jude's Children's Network, Georgia Organics Farm to School Program, College Soccer Camps Coach, Texas Shootout Soccer Tournament Volunteer
Hobbies & Interests:
- Going on adventures with my family, watching sports, playing soccer, Futsal, weightlifting, jet skiing, hiking, coaching, Barbershop music, singing, percussion, piano, creative writing & poetry, writing parodies, reading, game night, musical theater, animal behavior, gardening, ornithology, botany, gardening & horticulture
"As a former Division I NCAA scholarship soccer player, I saw firsthand how chiropractic care kept my teammates performing at their best. After successfully owning a practice in Denver, Colorado, I am thrilled to return to my roots here in Houston, Texas. My husband and I are incredibly fortunate to raise our three young children here—all of whom received their very first adjustments on the day they were born! My ultimate commitment to my patients is simple: to care for every individual who walks through my door just like a member of my own family."
"The most ICPA certified chiropractors in Texas. 85+ years of combined experience
Serving Houston in pregnancy, postpartum & pediatric; and the whole fam!"
Meet the therapists
50+ years of combined experience.
Serving Houston in pregnancy, postpartum & pediatric; and the whole family!
Licensed Massage Therapist
Licensed since: 2007
Specialties:
Aromatherapy, Cranial Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Fertility Massage, Fusion Massage, Hot Stones, Infant Massage, Labor Prep Massage, Mayan Abdominal Massage, Pediatric Massage, Prenatal Massage, Postnatal, and Spa Therapy Treatments
Languages: English
Hobbies: Spending time with my grandbabies, praise dancing, ministry, working out, running
Licensed Massage Therapist
Licensed since: 2005
Specialties:
Aromatherapy, Chair Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Cupping Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone, Myofascial pain relief with post-isometric stretches, Neuromuscular Re-education Therapy, Prenatal Massage, Reflexology, Swedish, and Sports Massage
Hobbies: Power lifting, board games, video games, movies, hiking, bowling, sports, cutting hair
Licensed Massage Therapist
Licensed since: 2018
Specialties: Aromatherapy, Chair Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone, Myofascial pain relief with post-isometric stretches, Neuromuscular Re-education Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, and Sports Massage
Hobbies: Anime, Manga, Renaissance Faires, Anime conventions, movies, and video games
Licensed Massage Therapist
Licensed since: 2023
Specialties: Cupping Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Gua Sha Massage, Labor Prep Massage, Teen Massage, Prenatal Massage, Postnatal Massage, and Swedish Massage
Hobbies: reading, yoga, picnics, guitar, dancing
