Dr. Zhulin Liu is a licensed chiropractic physician with a dual medical background, combining expertise as a Doctor of Medicine from Southern Medical University, China, and as a Doctor of Chiropractic with a Sports Medicine emphasis from Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California. He currently practices as the Chiropractic Director, leading a team of 10 doctors, at Garfield Health Center in Monterey Park, California, where he provides comprehensive, non-surgical neuromusculoskeletal care, specializing in spinal disorders, sports injuries, extremity injuries, scoliosis management, and systemic neuromusculoskeletal conditions including fibromyalgia, chronic pain, soft tissue dysfunction, etc.
Prior to relocating to the United States, Dr. Liu served as an attending orthopedic surgeon at the Affiliated Hospital of Peking University in Beijing from 2005 to 2015, where he performed diagnostic evaluations, managed complex orthopedic cases, and delivered surgical interventions. Drawing on his combined medical and chiropractic expertise, he now develops individualized treatment plans incorporating chiropractic manipulation, soft tissue mobilization, physiotherapy, therapeutic exercises, and clinical nutrition guidance tailored to patient-specific conditions.
Dr. Liu has a deep understanding of the indications of surgical and conservative treatments of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. He is proficient in a wide range of chiropractic and rehabilitative treatments, including diversified adjustment, Activator technique, flexion-distraction and drop table adjustments, instrument-assisted soft tissue manipulation, myofascial release technique, myofascial decompression, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, laser therapy, ultrasound therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, kinesiology taping, functional exercise rehabilitation, etc. He emphasizes precise diagnostic assessment through detailed medical histories, neurological and orthopedic examinations, advanced imaging analysis, electromyography and nerve conduction velocity studies, and relevant laboratory investigations.
Committed to education and professional development, Dr. Liu provides clinical training to chiropractic students and staff, teaching assessment procedures, treatment techniques, and clinical best practices. He continuously updates his knowledge through continuing education, seminars, and professional literature, fostering a high standard of care and advancing the skills of future chiropractic professionals.
Dr. Liu’s integrated, evidence-based approach prioritizes patient-centered care, pain reduction, functional restoration, and long-term wellness. His clinical philosophy emphasizes holistic treatment, preventative care, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal outcomes for each patient.