About Salt Family Chiropractic
Meet the family behind Salt Family Chiropractic.
Salt Family Chiropractic has been part of the Chula Vista community since 1996. Behind the practice is a family of three doctors who have spent nearly three decades building relationships, earning trust, and helping patients move and feel better at every stage of life.
1996
Practice founded
3 doctors
One family
30 years
Serving the South Bay
Our Story
Built in Eastlake. Built for Eastlake.
Three decades of caring for the community we have called home since the beginning.
1996
Moved to Eastlake to be close to family
1999
Opened first office in West Chula Vista
2001–07
Eastlake housing boom
2007
First chiropractors in Eastlake
2027
Eastlake office turns 20
When we moved to Eastlake in 1996 to be close to family, the community was just being built. There was not much of a population yet, so we opened Salt Family Chiropractic in West Chula Vista in 1999 while Eastlake found its footing.
Then came the housing boom. Between 2001 and 2007 Eastlake grew rapidly and we made the decision to open a second office, becoming the first chiropractors in Eastlake. That moment meant everything to us. We had watched this community grow from the ground up. Our kids went to school here, played sports here, and grew up here alongside the families we were treating.
“Our Eastlake office is turning 20 years old in 2027. Two decades of caring for this community — and with Dr. Christian now practicing alongside us, we are just getting started.”
When you walk through our doors, expect a fun, family-oriented healing environment. Salt Family Chiropractic will always have your back, Eastlake.
Meet Our Doctors
Three doctors. One family practice.
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Dr. Mark Salt, DC
Founder & Doctor of Chiropractic
Practicing since 1996
Palmer West, 1993
Class IV Laser Certified
Dr. Mark Salt is the owner and president of Salt Family Chiropractic Inc. and has been proudly serving the San Diego community since 1996. He is a Diplomate of the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Dr. Salt earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer Chiropractic College West in 1993, where he served as Athletic Director in 1992 — reflecting his long-standing passion for sports, performance, and active lifestyles.
Throughout his career, Dr. Salt has remained deeply involved in the profession and local community. He is a past president of the California Chiropractic Association — San Diego District, serving two terms from 2003 to 2005. He was named San Diego Chiropractor of the Year in 2003 and was honored as a 3-time Chiropractor of the Year by the Chula Vista Star-News. He has also served the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce and the Bonita Optimist Club.
Dr. Salt provides individualized care using a variety of proven chiropractic techniques, including Diversified, Flexion/Distraction, Activator Method, and Thompson Drop. He is also certified in Class IV Laser Therapy as part of the clinic’s commitment to offering modern, effective treatment options.
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Dr. Celeste Salt, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic
30+ years experience
Palmer West, 1996
Pediatric Association
Dr. Celeste Salt is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic in the State of California and a Diplomate of the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Dr. Celeste completed her undergraduate studies in Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia, before earning her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer West Chiropractic College in San Jose, California in March of 1996.
With more than 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Celeste uses a patient-centered approach and tailors care to each individual’s needs. She incorporates a variety of chiropractic techniques including Diversified, Cox Flexion/Distraction, Thompson Drop, and Activator methods to help improve mobility, relieve pain, and support long-term spinal health.
Dr. Celeste is an active member of the California Chiropractic Association and the Pediatric Association. In 2010 she introduced Class IV Laser Therapy to the Eastlake clinic, bringing modern, evidence-based treatment technology to the practice as part of her dedication to offering the most effective care options available.
What You Can Expect
A practice that grew up with this community.
Our kids went to school here. We have watched families grow over generations. That history shapes how we care for every patient who walks through our door.
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Family-owned, doctor-led
Three doctors from one family. You are not assigned to whoever is available — you are cared for by a team that collaborates on your case.
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Modern tools, hands-on care
Class IV laser, shockwave, instrument-assisted adjusting, and myofascial therapy — paired with the hands-on care our patients have known us for since 1996.
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Built for the long run
Three generations of South Bay families trust us. We measure success in how well you move and feel years from now — not just at your next visit.
