Chiropractic first visit
$49
- Consultation
- Full exam and movement screen
- First chiropractic treatment
Military & veterans
Chiropractor for Military & Veterans near Camp Pendleton
Updated October 11, 2026
Our Oceanside office on Vista Way is minutes from Camp Pendleton. We treat Marines, sailors, veterans and military families for back pain, neck pain, sciatica and training injuries.
Quick answer
Do you offer veterans chiropractic treatment in Oceanside?
Yes. Veterans chiropractic treatment is available at our Oceanside office on Vista Way, near Camp Pendleton. We do not participate with TRICARE, so most military patients start with the $49 self-pay first visit: consultation, exam and first treatment. HSA, FSA and CareCredit are accepted.
New patient offer
$49
First visit
About 45 to 60 minutes
Offices
Oceanside (near Camp Pendleton)
Insurance
PI and MedPay accepted. Most health plans not accepted.
Who we see
Common reasons military patients visit
- Low back pain from pack carries, lifting or long drives
- Neck and shoulder pain from gear and training
- Sciatica and leg pain
- Sports and training injuries
- Pain after a car accident
- Stubborn tendon pain such as plantar fasciitis
Payment, honestly
How payment works for military patients
We do not participate with TRICARE. Using a VA Community Care referral? Call the office to confirm before your visit.
Most military patients choose self-pay. The $49 New Patient Special covers consultation, exam and first treatment, and self-pay rates are quoted in writing.
HSA and FSA cards and CareCredit financing are accepted. After a car accident, we bill MedPay and accept personal injury cases on lien.
Key fact
No TRICARE. Self-pay, HSA, FSA, CareCredit, MedPay and personal injury on lien. Using a VA Community Care referral? Call the office to confirm before your visit.
New patient special
Your first visit.Just $49.
Pick your first visit at our Oceanside or Carlsbad office. Same-day appointments most weekdays.
Shockwave first visit
$75
- Consultation
- Exam
- First shockwave therapy treatment
New patients only. Same-day first treatment when appropriate. Personal injury and auto accident claims are billed on lien instead. Available at both offices. See details
Your first visit
What your first visitlooks like.
Consult
We review your history and goals before any hands-on work.
Exam
Posture, range of motion, joint mechanics and orthopedic or neurological tests.
First treatment
When the exam clears you, your first treatment happens the same visit.
Your doctors
Doctors atthis office.
- Dr. Derek PotvinDoctor of Chiropractic — Oceanside & CarlsbadView profile
- Dr. Aram ProudmanDoctor of Chiropractic — Oceanside & CarlsbadView profile
FAQ
Questions from military patients
Do you take TRICARE?
No. We do not participate with TRICARE. Most military patients use the $49 self-pay first visit, HSA, FSA or CareCredit.
Do you accept VA Community Care referrals?
Using a VA Community Care referral? Call the office to confirm before your visit. Veterans are also welcome as self-pay patients.
How close is your office to Camp Pendleton?
Our Oceanside office is at 2530 Vista Way, Suite P, two minutes off I-5 and a short drive from the main gate of Camp Pendleton.
Can I be seen the same day?
Most callers before noon are seen the same afternoon. Call the Oceanside office at (760) 600-5553.
Do you treat injuries after a car accident?
Yes. We bill MedPay and accept personal injury cases on lien, with same-day injury exams.
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