David Radin loves hearing six small words from his patients — “I finally have my life back.” Although Radin should be used to the phrase by now, he never tires of hearing that he has helped a patient live a happier, pain-free life. “I chose to be a chiropractor because I believe in a homeopathic approach to healing,” he said. “When possible, I prefer to achieve good health without the need for drugs or surgery. I can’t imagine a profession with a higher level of job satisfaction.” The satisfaction Radin gets from his job may stem from the endless number of praises he receives from customers for his personalized dedication to alleviating their pains — often ones his patients have carried for years. “My philosophy toward patient care is based upon individualized, high-quality care,” he said. “My office has one treatment room, and I perform all patient treatments personally. The individualized style of health care fits well with the concept of personalized service in La Jolla.” As a sports-injury specialist, he utilizes a biomechanical and musculoskeletal approach to the human body, adjusting the spine for back and neck pain and adjusting extremities to treat injuries of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle. Radin Chiropractic also makes custom-molded foot orthotics to help reduce foot, ankle, knee and lower back pain and increase the body’s biomechanical efficiency for running, cycling and other activities. In addition to healing specific burdening pains, Radin also focuses on his patients’ total wellness before they leave his office. “I believe in a holistic approach to medicine,” he said. “I am concerned about my patients’ habits — exercise and diet — and want to help them achieve a healthy lifestyle.” He even updates his website with healthy living tips including choosing the right sleeping position, improving posture and timing a meal prior to playing a sport or exercising. Radin relocated his successful three-year practice from Altlanta to the El Patio Shops on Ivanhoe Avenue in September so his wife could further her graduate school studies in public health at UCSD. He said he chose La Jolla because of its strong sense of community, the beauty of the area and the potential for healthy living. “It encourages a very active lifestyle due to the wonderful weather year-round,” he said. “I loved the village feel and was excited to walk everywhere. I walk to work, the gym, grocery store, restaurants and the beach.” Radin Chiropractic is located at 7946 Ivanhoe Ave., Suite. 216. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit www.radinchiropractic.com or call (858) 551-8003.