Dr. Belling
Dr. Rick L. Belling, D.C.
Earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Belling achieved consecutive years on the Dean’s List, and after moving to California, obtained his Doctor of Chiropactic degree at Life Chiropractic West in San Lorenzo, California. Upon receiving his certification and licensing, the newly titled Dr. Belling opened his first practice in Oakland. Later, relocating to Southern California and settling in Newport Beach, he joined the team of chiropractors at Back To Basics. The following year he began practicing his secondary certification as a Strength Conditioning Specialist at Trac Sports Medicine in Lakewood and Bally Fitness in Huntington Beach.
In 1996, an opportunity to go into partnership with Dr. Steven Morita at Back Bay Wellness (Chiropractic) presented itself, and he has remained here for the past 13 years helping hundreds of people heal from chronic pain, much the same way that he had been helped. Dr. Belling specializes in many Chiropractic techniques and Sports Rehabilitation procedures including Diversified, Gonstead, Sports Medicine, Spinal Corrective Therapy, Myofascial Release Techniques, Wellness Care, as well as Spinal Decompression.
Education:
- Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society 1984
- Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society 1985
- National Dean’s List 1985,1986
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, WI 1987
- B.S. Biology/Chemistry
- Life Chiropractic College West San Lorenzo, CA 1991
- Doctor of Chiropractic degree 1991
- Pi Tau Delta International Chiropractic Honor Society 1991
- California State Board of Chiropractic License 1992
- Certification in Chiropractic Sports Physician 1999
- Certification in Strength and Conditioning Specialist 1999
Licensure:
- Doctor of Chiropractic 1991, license #
Work Experience:
- Chiropractic Center, Oakland, CA 1992-1993
- Back to Basics, Newport Beach, CA 1993-1994
- Trac Sports Medicine Center, Lakewood, CA 1994-1995
- Bally Fitness, Huntington Beach, CA 1994-1995
- Back Bay Wellness (Chiropractic), CA 1996-present
