San Diego Chiropractor

Dr. Katrina M. Stopper, DC is a graduate of Southern California University of Health Sciences, (LACC). Prior to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine, she worked as a Certified Athletic Trainer and NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist at University of California, San Diego. There she worked with various staff, students and University Athletics’ teams such as Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Volleyball, Track & Field, Soccer, Crew and Water Polo. While there, she also had the pleasure of assisting with the instruction and supervision of interns from the San Diego State Athletic Training Program. Dr. Stopper continues to serve as an Emergency Medical Responder & Athletic Trainer for Events at UCSD on an as needed basis.

In addition, Dr. Stopper has had extensive experience working with patients for post-operative and sports injury rehabilitation in the physical therapy clinics not only here in San Diego’s Health South Physical Therapy, (Oasis Sports Medicine location), but in her native states of New York and Connecticut. Her experience includes serving as Head Athletic Trainer at San Diego's St. Augustine High School before returning to school to complete her doctorate.

Favorite Pastimes: During her time out of the office, mountain biking, trail running, soccer, skiing and Pilates are some of Dr. K's favorite athletic activities. But, get to know her and you'll soon learn cooking, and photography rank pretty high, as well! (As soon as the golf slice is defeated, you'll probably see that added to the list!)

Lifestyle Thoughts: "I've spent my entire life being active, and know how frustrating it can be when that ability is taken away for whatever reason. Being able to wake up every day knowing that I'm blessed enough to live here in San Diego, a place full of active opportunities, surround by family and friends is an absolute blessing that I hope to never take for granted. I'm dedicated to keeping an active, healthy lifestyle and doing whatever I can to help those around me do the same!"

Prior to moving to the beautiful County of San Diego, California, Dr. Stopper received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Human Movement & Sports Science) and Athletic Training from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT.

Dr. Katrina M. Stopper, DC, ATC, CSCS

Sports, Community & Continuing Education

* 2008 Best of San Diego Award Recipient, Chiropractic Clinics Category, U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)

* Certified Active Release Technique (ART) Practitioner, Spine & Upper Extremity

* 2008 AVP Crocs Tour, San Diego - Chiropractor & Athletic Trainer (ATC) Volunteer

* Old Aztecs Summer Invitational Sevens Rugby 2008- Tournament ATC & Chiropractor

* 2008 U.S. Open, Torrey Pines- Volunteer with Del Mar Chamber of Commerce

* OMBAC 15's Rugby Team Athletic Trainer/Chiropractor

*USA Sevens Rugby Championships 2008 at Petco Park, Athletic Trainer

*Aids LifeCycle Chiropractic Team Roadie 2007

*Chiropractic Volunteer Intern, Healing Hands for Humanity Association, Tecate Mexico, November 2006

*Avon Breast Cancer Walk Chiropractic Intern, 2006

*Aids LifeCycle Sports Medicine Team Roadie 2006 and 2005

*High School Pre-participation Chiropractic/ Sports Medicine Examinations 2004-2007

*Rock & Roll Marathon Sports Medicine & First Aid Finish Line Tent Volunteer 2003

* Physical Therapist Aide, Moore Center for Rehabilitation, Darien CT

*Medical Director, Soundview Sports Camp at Sacred Heart University, Fairfield CT

*National Athletic Training Association Annual Convention and Clinical Symposium, 2007

*Far West Athletic Trainers Association Annual Convention, 2007

*California Chiropractic Association Orange County District, Personal Injury Report Workshop, May 2007

*SOT Pediatric Spinal Adjusting, International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association,  2006

*Practice Management Lecture, Long Beach Chiropractic Association, June 2006

*National Chiropractic Legislative Conference 2006, Washington DC

*Activator Technique Seminar, Dr. Rocky Comberiati, SCUHS, 2005

*Parker Seminar, Las Vegas, NV 2005

*Department of Real Estate Loan Signing Specialist Seminar & Training 2004

*HealthSouth Elbow Rehabilitation Seminar, 2003

*Far West Athletic Trainers Association Annual Conventions, 2002, 2003, 2007

*National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Conventions, 2001, 2003

*Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Annual Convention, Boston MA 2001

*Eastern Athletic Training Association Orthodics Seminar, Boston MA 2001

*Eastern Athletic Training Association McConnell Taping Seminar, New Haven CT 2001

*Leadership Vision Seminar, Bethel College and Seminary with The Gallup Organization of Princeton