Dr. Zachary Tannous, DC, is a licensed chiropractor with a clinical focus on sports medicine, performance optimization, and rehabilitation. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College West and holds dual Bachelor’s degrees from Pitzer College. Over his career, Dr. Tannous has established himself as a dedicated clinician working extensively with collegiate and professional athletes across a variety of sports disciplines, helping them enhance performance, recover safely, and prevent injuries.
Dr. Tannous has designed and implemented pre-habilitation and corrective exercise programs for collegiate and club athletic organizations, targeting early detection of biomechanical weaknesses and injury prevention through tailored movement strategies. His clinical expertise also extends to treating patients recovering from severe motor vehicle accidents and managing individuals with chronic pain and functional limitations, providing evidence-informed chiropractic care focused on restoring physical performance and overall mobility.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Tannous is the author of How We Heal (2022), a book exploring the mind-body connection and holistic approaches to recovery. His entry into healthcare was deeply personal—rooted in years of experience as a high-level athlete managing his own injuries. A former collegiate football and rugby player and semi-professional rugby athlete, he developed a lifelong appreciation for the impact of integrative care on athletic longevity, mental health, and physical performance.
Driven by both scientific rigor and human empathy, Dr. Tannous applies his extensive athletic background to his chiropractic practice, bridging the gap between sports performance and rehabilitation medicine. His approach emphasizes functional movement, patient education, and injury prevention, empowering individuals to achieve sustainable wellness and peak physical condition.
With a career grounded in athletic performance, rehabilitation, and patient-centered care, Dr. Tannous continues to advance his mission of helping patients—from athletes to accident survivors—heal fully, move better, and live stronger lives.