Dr. Vanessa Manfredi is the Owner and Clinical Director of Vital Motion Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic, where she delivers comprehensive, patient-centered chiropractic care rooted in clinical precision and long-term wellness. She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences and began her professional career practicing alongside longtime Fallbrook chiropractor Dr. David Wetzel before purchasing and transforming the former Wetzel Chiropractic into the multidisciplinary clinic Vital Motion Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic is today.

Dr. Manfredi completed a sports medicine program internship at Camp Pendleton, an experience that deeply influenced her clinical approach and strengthened her understanding of the physical demands placed on active-duty service members. She is passionate about serving military and veteran populations and proudly accepts VA referrals.

Her approach to care is intentional and comprehensive. Patients often experience a structured treatment flow designed to calm the nervous system and relax the body prior to adjustment. Care includes diagnostic imaging when appropriate, rolling table therapy, flexion-distraction with heat, percussion therapy, medical massage, cupping, or muscle scraping before chiropractic adjustments are delivered. This philosophy reflects her belief that chiropractic care is about restoring function and resilience, not quick fixes.

In addition to her clinical role, Dr. Manfredi is the owner and operator of Academy of Chiropractic Arts & Sciences (ACAS CEU), where she serves as an educator and facilitator for continuing education seminars held four to six times per month on Thursdays and Saturdays. Through ACAS, she supports both new and experienced chiropractors with high-quality education, ethical billing practices, and advanced clinical modalities including laser therapy. Her dedication to chiropractic education means she may not always be physically present in the clinic, as she remains committed to advancing the profession as a whole.

Originally from Montreal, Canada, Dr. Manfredi is fluent in English and French. Outside the clinic, she enjoys Pilates at Grove Pilates in Fallbrook, live music, spending time with friends, and evening walks with her Dalmatian, Pongo, who is often Vital Motion’s unofficial Employee of the Month.

Dr. Manfredi accepts Medicare, VA referrals, ASH-affiliated plans, SCAN, Kaiser, Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, and additional PPO and Medicare Advantage plans. Our team is always happy to assist with insurance verification.

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Amie brings more than fifteen years of experience in therapeutic bodywork, specializing in medically informed Thai massage that combines acupressure, assisted stretching, and therapeutic deep tissue work. She entered this profession because she truly believes in the ability of Thai massage to relieve pain, release tension, improve mobility, and restore balance to both the body and the mind. Her approach is thoughtful, intentional, and grounded in both compassion and clinical awareness.

Patients appreciate Amie’s calm presence, caring nature, and the confidence they feel in her medical based approach. She listens carefully, performs gentle assessments, and creates individualized treatment plans designed to support gradual, meaningful improvement in a way that is safe and appropriate for each body. Her focus is always on reducing pain, improving function, and helping patients feel genuinely supported throughout their care. She also has specialized training in pregnancy massage and often provides structured care recommendations when ongoing therapeutic treatment is beneficial.

Amie wants every patient to feel noticeably better after their session, with less tension, greater ease in movement, and a sense of comfort and reassurance that they received safe and effective care. Her warm smile, attentive hands, and kind hearted personality help patients feel relaxed, confident, and well cared for from the moment they meet her.

Outside of work, Amie prioritizes her own well being through movement and stretching, and she enjoys cooking, singing, and spending time doing the simple things that bring happiness, peace, and balance to life. Amie is truly grateful to be part of the Vital Motion team, where caring for others is both meaningful and deeply fulfilling.

Amie is available 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Sundays and Monday through Thursday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

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Maria Elena has been helping patients heal through skilled, intentional bodywork since 2001. She began her training at the Naturopathic College in Del Mar, where she studied acupressure, hot stone therapy, Swedish massage, and reflexology. She then continued her education at the Natural Healing Institute in Encinitas with a focus on Thai massage, later expanding her expertise at Healing Hands School of Holistic Health in Escondido to study Shiatsu. She also completed a Lomi Lomi certification in Maui, connecting her work deeply to both traditional and holistic healing practices.

With her twenty five years of experience, Maria Elena blends her diverse training into every session, creating therapeutic massage that is both clinical and compassionate. Her work is grounded in anatomy, meridian principles, breath awareness, and mindful touch, while always guided by intuition and genuine heart. Before joining Vital Motion, she also spent seven years teaching yoga, which continues to influence her understanding of movement, posture, and the body’s natural ability to restore and rebalance.

Outside of patient care, Maria Elena enjoys hiking, Pilates, fitness, dancing, and spending time on a beautiful acre of land here in Fallbrook, where she lives in a cozy tiny home filled with creativity and ongoing projects. She is a valued member of the Vital Motion Team and is dedicated to each patient feel supported, comfortable, and truly cared for.

Maria Elena is available Fridays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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