Meet Dr. Simon Kuang
Early Education and Career Beginnings
Dr. Kuang’s academic journey began at UC Santa Cruz, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in health science. He continued his education at the Southern California University of Health Sciences, graduating in 2012 with his Doctor of Chiropractic.
Transition to Chiropractic Practice
After graduation, Dr. Kuang initially worked under another chiropractor in Long Beach, California. However, feeling under-compensated, he soon decided to establish his own practice, in Fullerton—Ideal Body Chiropractic. Around the same time, he sustained a serious shoulder injury.
Dr. Kuang had competed as an Olympic weightlifter for eight years.
“The first half of my chiropractic career also overlapped with the latter half of my weightlifting career. So that’s where my expertise actually lies—in treating athletes.”
Expanding Horizons and His Family
Dr. Kuang’s career continued to evolve as he sold his first practice after seven years and opened a practice in Pleasanton, California, his second location. More than professional ambitions drove his move to the town. It was also a personal decision influenced by a budding relationship with a long-time friend, which began during the pandemic.
“She was in Pleasanton, and I was in Fullerton, so we dated long-distance for a year. I decided that long distance was too hectic, and I decided to sell everything in Fullerton and move to Pleasanton to be with her.” Dr. Kuang and his wife have been married since 2022 and have a young daughter. A chocolate Lab rounds out the family!
Joining the Practice Team
After two years at his practice, Dr. Kuang closed it and is delighted to join the Alexander Chiropractic and Wellness team. He appreciates the supportive community and the practice’s holistic approach. “Being here reinvigorated my joy and love for being a doctor and lifted the stress of being a business owner.”
Specialization and Approach to Treatment
Dr. Kuang specializes in Active Release Technique (ART), a form of soft tissue therapy that complements his chiropractic adjustments. This technique is not just beneficial for athletes but also for those requiring more intensive muscular manipulation.
“Another aspect of ART is that the quality of the care you receive doesn’t just depend on the modality itself but hinges on the ability of the provider to administer it correctly. So even though it is a protocol and systemized system, and everyone gets the same education, people apply it differently.”
Dr. Kuang’s skillful delivery of ART gets excellent results for his patients.
Book an Appointment
Contact Alexander Chiropractic and Wellness today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kuang in Pleasanton!
