Dr. Max Lippman, DC
Dr. Max Lippman of Plaza Chiropractic and Massage Therapy in Danville, California, incorporates muscle work into many of his treatment plans, something he’s been doing since starting as a massage therapist in 2006. As a 2009 graduate of Life Chiropractic College West, Dr. Lippman is specifically trained in sports rehab, myofascial release, auto accidents, and work-related injury prevention.
Dr. Lippman works with adults, teens, children, and babies. Providing chiropractic care to children and teens is something Dr. Lippman truly enjoys. He has a long history of working with young people. He started working as a camp counselor at age 13 and mentored children and teens in various capacities throughout the years.
A native of northern California, he grew up in Arcata, California, about five hours north of Danville, and currently lives with his family in nearby Livermore, California. Dr. Lippman serves as president of the California Chiropractic Association for his local district.
Today, Dr. Lippman continues to use his extra muscle work to ensure his patients recover faster and more completely and feel better for longer. Since exercise, nutrition, and attitude are key to recovery, he makes sure to discuss those lifestyle components.
Whether he’s treating a runner needing to evaluate her gait, a baseball player with scar tissue limiting his throwing motion, a three-year-old needing a sacrum realignment, or an office worker who needs core strengthening in order to sit up straight, Dr. Lippman makes sure he and his staff evaluate and correct the issue. He tailors his care to his patients and their specific needs, taking a multi-faceted approach to chiropractic care.
Dr. Delwyn Lee, DC
Dr. Delwyn Lee, also known as “Dr. Del,” is a dedicated health professional originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He began his career in dental sciences, earning his Bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Dentistry in 2016. With nearly a decade of experience as a dental hygiene practitioner, Dr. Del also served as a clinical instructor and contributed to shaping future professionals as a member of the Faculty’s admissions committee.
Driven by a deep commitment to holistic health and building meaningful relationships with his patients, Dr. Del transitioned into chiropractic care to expand his impact on overall well-being. Graduating as a Salutatorian from Life Chiropractic College West in 2024, he now specializes in helping clients recover from personal injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and sports-related issues. His clientele includes young athletes, first responders, health practitioners, and professionals, whom he empowers to achieve their personal and physical goals.
Dr. Del’s expertise spans a variety of techniques, including Diversified, Drop Table, Arthrostim, Activator Protocol, and soft tissue therapies, with a strong emphasis on posture correction and spinal curvature rehabilitation. Leveraging his unique background in dentistry, he has developed a specialized focus on treating temporomandibular dysfunction (TMJ/TMD) through chiropractic care and advanced shockwave therapy.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Del is committed to continuous learning and giving back to the community. He lives in San Ramon with his wife, Krystele, and their two sons, Troy and Wyatt. Outside the clinic, he enjoys traveling the world with his family, playing the bass guitar, and indulging his passion for cars.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury or looking to enhance your overall well-being, Dr. Del is here to help you get back in gear.
Maria Navarrete
Maria has been a certified massage therapist since 2009, leaning on her fantastic intuitive touch combined with over a decade of experience. Her strong hands, impeccable skill, and masterful intention will loosen up knots quickly, while causing you to relax and deceive deep therapy at the same time.
Lani De Los Santos
Lani has been working with elite athletes for professional sports teams for over 10 years. Her specialties include deep tissue sports massage with assisted stretching, combined with some ashiatsu. She now brings the same talent that the 49ers and Warriors have experienced to our Blackhawk practice, and is ready to help you reach your health goals.
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Sigrid Kleinerman
Sigrid practiced physical therapy in Colombia for 10 years before coming to the United States and starting her massage career. She gives a firm, knowledgeable massage focusing on correcting bio mechanical dysfunction and releasing tension.
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Jean Rose Laquindanum
Jean Rose is currently working with the 49ers while also being a featured therapist for the last 2 years at PCMT. She specializes in sports massage and myofascial release, bringing an intelligent approach with an intuitive touch.
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Valeria Amaya
Valeria is a current staff member of the 49ers and in the process of studying to be a doctor of physical therapy. She focuses on firm pressure and stretching during her sessions, with a strong sports massage focus. She believes in treating the patient not only with passive therapy, but encouraging stretching and dynamic movements between sessions to fully heal from injuries.
Katy Hayes
Katy has has 3 decades of experience working as a massage therapist. She is a trigger point specialist, finding the root of referred pain and getting the muscles to lengthen and restore normal biomechanics. She is incredibly intuitive – just one of those people that you don’t even need to tell where it hurts… she just knows. She’s worked in Blackhawk at the Blackhawk Country Club for years and now is a cornerstone of our wellness practice.
Michelle
Michelle has made her name over the last decade working with elite athletes, helping some of the most influential performers of our age reach olympic gold and championship levels in boxing and football. Her expert touch cannot be described, only experienced. She blends sports massage with intuition and myofascial release.”
Julie Cervantes, CMT
Julie Cervantes, CMT, is a California Certified Massage Therapist/Bodyworker with over 14 years of hands-on experience in the field. Before joining the Plaza Chiropractic & Massage Therapy team, she worked with clients across the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire regions, gaining valuable experience in chiropractic, physical therapy, and spa settings.
Julie is dedicated to utilizing available tools to enhance her practice. One of her primary tools is Pulsed Electromagnetic Frequency Therapy (PEMF) through Electrons Plus, used by around 250 practitioners worldwide. By combining therapeutic massage techniques from her extensive experience with PEMF, she accelerates the healing process for her clients. Collaborating with Doctors Max and Del at Plaza Chiropractic & Massage Therapy, she helps patients achieve their goals by stimulating their nervous systems, releasing stuck emotions through somatic techniques, and addressing scar tissue from surgeries or injuries.
Julie also enjoys other bodywork modalities, including pregnancy and lymphatic drainage, which focus on pre-surgery preparation, post-operative care, and aesthetic/event readiness. She is also a Bionic Method/Emotional Code practitioner, which is a gentle trigger release modality to help release hidden emotional blockages and emotional trauma, as well as helping clients by guiding them through their release.
Outside of her work at Plaza Chiropractic & Massage Therapy, Julie is actively involved in helping out the Filipino-American communities here in the Bay Area and Southern California by helping out with local events, as well as collaborating with creators and organizations. Julie is also a mother to a bright child on the autism spectrum. She is passionate about raising awareness and providing support to families with loved ones in the autism and mental health communities. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, surfing, dancing, and grounding herself in nature.