Meet Dr. Craig Hartstein
International Chiropractic Pioneer | Performance & Wellness Expert
Dr. Craig Hartstein is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve optimal health and well-being through chiropractic care and health education. A Bay Area native with a background in elite athletics, he brings both personal experience and professional expertise to help patients move better, feel stronger, and live healthier lives.
18+ Years
of Experience
100 Year
Lifestyle
Certified
Division I
Athlete
12,000+ Patients
Helped
Athlete-Centered Care With International Experience
Dr. Hartstein grew up in Alamo and graduated from Monte Vista High School, where he was an active member of the Diving Team. He was later recruited by UC Davis for their Division 1 Diving Team and earned two undergraduate degrees – in Psychology (pre-med) and Communications – in just four years. He completed his Doctorate in Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West.
Early in his career, Dr. Craig joined a team focused on athletes and became certified in Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) and Neuromuscular Re-education (N.M.R.). He also helped develop a comprehensive four-week program for effective lifestyle changes, incorporating dietary, exercise, and rest strategies. In 2014, he moved to Shanghai, China, where he opened the first chiropractic center available to the local population – a venture so successful he opened a second office in 2019. Now back in the Bay Area and aligned with like-minded professionals at Waterman Chiropractic Center, Dr. Craig is enthusiastic about reconnecting with the community and contributing to its well-being.
Beyond the Office
Outside the office, Dr. Craig enjoys quality time with family, exploring the outdoors, and staying active through sports. He loves traveling to different countries, immersing himself in various cultures and cuisines. His passion for chiropractic care is fueled by witnessing the positive impact of adjustments on patients’ lives – a motivation that keeps him refining his knowledge and techniques.
