Dr. Steven Mills, D.C.
About/Experience
Dr. Steven Mills is a Chiropractor, Health Educator and Motivational Speaker. He has been practicing Chiropractic continuously for more than 26 years (since 1997) with a clinical emphasis on the Gonstead system of Chiropractic and in that time has delivered more than 200 classes, seminars and workshops to various corporate and community based groups and organizations. His patients have ranged from 4 days old to 99 years, from sedentary to NFL & Olympic, pre & post surgical and acute pain as well as those who have simply come in seeking to maintain wellness and optimal function. He has also worked as a team doctor for youth football as well as in major statewide youth Soccer tournaments. For more on Dr. Mills, DC's Chiropractic, Public Speaking and Academic experience and achievements see further details below on this page.
Dr. Mills, DC served as Secretary and Treasurer of the Alameda County District of the California Chiropractic Association (CCA) (2004-2005), Vice President (2005-2006) and was a Presidential nominee for the 2006-2007 year prior to moving to San Diego in the fall of 2006. Dr. Mills DC is currently a Level 4 CPR Instructor authorized by the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), and is the founder of the San Diego Success Club. The purpose of this club is to encourage balance through personal development in the seven major areas of our lives including mental, physical, spiritual, family, social, financial and vocational success. For more please visit:
Chiropractic’s goal is not only to make corrections in the musculo-skeletal and nerve systems to provide relief from pain and symptoms, but to optimize joint and nerve function which positively impacts every aspect of human function.
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Public Speaking, Community Associations and Academic Experience
Invited Speaker
Watchlight Corporation:
(Guest Speaker; CPR Instructional Video Production)
Little Italy, Downtown San Diego, CA
June 9, 2022
San Diego Imperials All Star Dance Alliance
(Tissue Injury and Repair & Spinal Anatomy and Biomechanics)
San Diego Culture Shock Dance Studio
San Diego, CA, September 1, 2021
Watchlight Corporation:
(Guest Speaker; Rescu App Launch Event)
Ronald Reagan Community Center
El Cajon, CA, October 26, 2019
Inspire Charter Schools:
(Guest Speaker; 2016 Career Day)
Pathways Community Church
San Diego, March 10, 2016
Mueller College:
(Guest Speaker; 2013 Commencement Ceremony)
Scottish Rite Center
San Diego, October 19, 2013
Somali Family Service:
(Outdoor Movie Night in Teralta Park)
The Five Aspects of Health
San Diego, September 2011
Rock and Roll San Diego:
(School of Music and Performing Arts)
Drum Technique Clinic
San Diego, July 2011
Somali Family Service:
(Leadership in our Neighborhood (LION)
Youth Trainings on Nutrition & Fitness)
Exercise and Weight Loss Fundamentals
San Diego, June 2011
Santee Chamber of Commerce:
Exercise and Weight Loss Fundamentals
Santee, CA, November 2010
National Black Police Association Western Region:
(Semi-Annual Education & Training Conference)
Exercise and Weight Loss Fundamentals
Hilton Bayfront, San Diego, April 2010
Somali Community Forum:
Exercise and Weight Loss Fundamentals
San Diego, October 2009
Somali Family Service Health Fair:
Exercise and Weight Loss Fundamentals
San Diego, June 2009
United States Naval Base:
Dress For Success
San Diego, 2008
LeTip International, Inc.:
Today’s Chiropractic Care
San Diego, 2007
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E):
Driver Safety & Awareness
San Ramon, CA 2006
Las Positas College:
Career Day; Livermore, CA 2005
Pleasanton Middle School:
Career Day; Pleasanton, CA 2004
Life Chiropractic College West:
Friday Seminar; San Lorenzo, CA 2001
Walt Disney Elementary School:
Junior Achievement; San Ramon, CA 2001
Soccer Unlimited:
“S.P.O.R.T.S.” Youth sports seminar; Dublin, 2000
Hewlett Packard Junior Achievement (HPJA):
Summer Program; Santa Rosa, CA 1996
Corporate Seminars or Workshops
Being Fit Fitness Center:
Exercise and Weight Loss Fundamentals
San Diego, March 2010
Gold’s Gym:
Exercise and Weight Loss Fundamentals
San Diego, July 2009
Body Evolution Wellness Center:
The Chemistry of Life
San Diego, 2007
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E):
Solutions For Sound Sleep
San Ramon, CA 2005
Wal Mart:
Safety & Proper Lifting Workshop
Friday Morning Seminar; Pleasanton, CA 2003
24 Hour Fitness:
Today’s Chiropractic Care
Staff Meeting; San Ramon, CA 2000
U.S. Bank:
Safety & Ergonomics in the Workplace
San Leandro, CA 1997
24 Hour Fitness:
Shoulder & Knee injuries & Rehabilitation
San Leandro, CA 1997
Corporate/Community Health Fairs
Watchlight Corporation:
Rescu App Launch Event
El Cajon, CA, October 26, 2019
LA Fitness;
End of Month Closeout Event
San Diego, June 30, 2016
Somali Family Service:
Health Fair in Honor of World Refugee Day
San Diego, 2009
Express Fitness:
Mid-Month and Closeout Health Fairs
Pleasanton, CA 2005-2006
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E):
San Ramon, CA 200
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV):
Pleasanton, CA 2004
Albertson’s:
San Ramon, CA 2002
Nob Hill:
San Ramon, CA 2001
Select Comfort:
Walnut Creek, CA 2000
Whole Foods:
San Ramon, CA 2000
Orchard Supply Hardware:
Dublin, CA 2000
Michael’s:
Dublin, CA 2000
Orchard Supply Hardware:
San Ramon, CA 1999-2000
San Ramon Senior Center:
San Ramon, CA 1999
State Med-Legal Certifications
Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME); State of CA
1999-2003
Industrial Disability Examiner (IDE); State of CA
1999-2003
CPR Instructor Certification
Level 4 Authorized Instructor; American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)
San Diego, CA 2017
Professional Fitness Certification
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT);
American College of Sports Medicine (A.C.S.M.)
2007-2011
Professional State Associations
California Chiropractic Association (CCA); Alameda Co. District
Presidential Nominee, 2006-2007
Vice President, 2005-2006
Treasurer, 2004-2005
Secretary, 2004-2005
Community Associations
UEI College:
Advisory Board Member
San Diego, CA 2011
Pleasanton Youth Football League:
Team Sideline Medic (Substitute)
Pleasanton Sports Park, 2006
Open Heart Kitchen:
Tri Valley, 2005-2006
Dublin Youth Football League:
Team Sideline Medic
Tri-Valley (Dublin) Falcons; Dublin, 2005 Season
Pleasanton Youth Football League:
Team Sideline Medic (Substitute)
Pleasanton Sports Park, 2005
Ballistic United Soccer Club (BUSC) Youth Soccer League:
Tournament Field Medic
Ballistic United Fall Harvest Classic; Pleasanton, 2005
Ballistic United Fall Harvest Classic; Pleasanton, 2004
Toastmasters International:
Amador Valley Toastmasters, 2000-2001
Sky West Toastmasters, 1996-1999
Rotary International:
Danville / Sycamore Valley, 2001
Davis St. Community Center, Inc.:
Holiday Food Drive
San Leandro, 1997
Academic Honors and Positions Held
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges:
1996-1997
Life Chiropractic College West (LCCW):
Clinical Excellence Citation Nomination
April 23, 1997
LCCW Student Council Student Council Member of the Quarter:
June 1996 - September 1996
LCCW Student Council Chiropractic Excellence Award:
September 1996 - December 1996
LCCW Student Council Clinic Representative:
June 1996 - December 1996
LCCW Student Council Class Representative:
September 1995 - June 1996
LCCW Gonstead (technique) Club President:
December 1996 - March 1997
LCCW Gonstead Club Vice President:
September 1996 - December 1996
LCCW Gonstead Club Officer:
December 1995 - September 1996
LCCW Gonstead Club Member:
June 1994 - December 1995
In excess of (35) extracurricular Trainings & Seminars:
March 1994 - Jun 1997