Dr. Vasili Gatsinaris, D.C.

Dr. Vasili Gatsinaris, or "Dr. Vas" as his patients warmly call him, is a highly sought after sports therapist and chiropractor who is renowned for treating numerous professional athletes from all major sports leagues including the MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL and MLS, as well as celebrities, collegiate athletes and weekend warriors. In 2001, Dr. Vas opened Next Level Wellness Center to develop and administer the latest, state-of-the-art treatment methods to all of his valued patients.

Dr. Vas graduated from U.C.Irvine with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. In 2001, Dr. Gatsinaris attended Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in Whittier, Calif., and graduated with a Doctorate of Chiropractic. He has been a credentialed Active Release Techniques (A.R.T.) provider for the past nine years, a certified Fenzian practioner for the past five years, and is a certified Titleist Performance Institute medical provider.

Born and raised in California, Dr. Vas is inspired by his wife, sons, and parents. He continues to expand his knowledge of health and health promotion via postgraduate studies in subjects such as sports medicine and sports rehabilitation. His family is very supportive of his quest to continue learning and giving more to his patients.  Dr. Vas resides with his family in Orange, CA.

Dr. James Kim, D.C.

Dr. James Kim is a board certified chiropractor with a subspecialty in sports medicine and therapeutic rehabilitation.  As a certified Active Release Techniques (A.R.T.) provider, Dr. Kim specializes in treating musculoskeletal injuries--back pain, shoulder problems, neck pain, knee injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome, among other conditions.

Dr. Kim has an inclusive sports medicine background, with his experience working with the medical team and athletic training staff of the Los Angeles Dodgers for several seasons.  His duties have included prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries for team players before, during, and after all home games at Dodger Stadium.  In addition, he contributes to the NCAA Division-1 intercollegiate sports medicine staff at UC Irvine.

Dr. Kim also serves as a member of the International Society of Clinical Rehabilitation Specialists.  He completed his chiropractic study at Southern California University of Health Sciences, graduating with Cum Laude honors.  He received his bachelors degree from the University of California, Irvine, and currently resides in Irvine, CA.

Cassandra Shum, Chiropractic Preceptor

Cassandra joins Next Level Wellness Center as our chiropractic preceptor from Southern California University of Health Sciences and the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic.  She performed her undergraduate study at UC Irvine in 2008, graduating with a major in Biology and Public Health.