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Dr. Norman A. Deitch

Norman A. Deitch, D.C., Clinic Director

Dr. Deitch came to chiropractic at a late age after a successful career in the fashion industry. He was stimulated by his older son Jason’s passion for natural health and healing and at the age of 53 became a full time student with his younger son Joshua. Graduating together in 2000, Dr. Deitch moved to Carlsbad and opened his first practice in Oceanside. After retiring in 2006, he had treatment on his low back for disc protrusions and had amazing results. He then decided to pursue more knowledge in this specialty and opened Health-Link Medical Center in February, 2008. Dr. Deitch is certified in many techniques including Manipulation Under Anesthesia, Pettibon Structural Analysis, Impulse Non-Force Instrument Technique and many others. Known by his patients for his innovative approach to “fixing problems”, he brings his special skills and knowledge to a professional team of health-care providers.

Dr. Bryan HawkinsDr. Bryan Hawkins D.O., Neuro-MusculoSkeletal Medicine

Dr. Hawkins graduated from the University of New England of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006. He is board certified in Family Medicine and Neuro-MusculoSkeletal Medicine, a new specialty that fewer than 600 physicians throughout the U.S. have achieved. He has had the opportunity to work with some of the country’s leading physicians on the cutting edge of the newest; least invasive approaches to the treatment of nerve, muscle and fascia dysfunction and pain syndromes. His philosophy of health care is anchored by his “hands-on” Osteopathic Manipulation Treatments and utilization of our unique technologies to restore function and reduce or eliminate pain without the chronic use of drugs or surgery. Dr. Hawkins takes a “whole person” approach to medicine. Instead of just treating specific symptoms or illnesses, he considers your body as an integrated whole by using a multi-model treatment approach, integrating Osteopathic manipulation treatment, therapy, exercise, stretching, nutrition, diagnostic studies, and if necessary, musculoskeletal ultrasound guided therapeutic injections, to synergistically maximize patient benefits.

He is also trained in musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKU/S) diagnostic and musculoskeletal ultrasound guided injections for ligaments, muscles, joints, tendons, and nerves. He has seen incredible patient outcomes with the utilization of MSKU/S technology to accurately pinpoint abnormalities and use real-time imaging for MSKU/S diagnostic and MSKU/S guided injections.

Dr. Hawkins is a provider of regenerative medicine and has seen incredible results with the use of platelet rich plasmaphoresis (PRP) and adult stem cell injections for acute or chronic musculoskeletal problems related to joint arthritis, tendons, muscles, ligaments, and nerves. “I am excited to be at the forefront of this new medical science, providing regenerative medicine to patients who have either failed standard medical treatments, do not want surgery, or who are poor surgical candidates because of medical co-morbidities. Now, there is a new non-surgical treatment option which can and already has helped so many people.”

Dr. Hawkins has been married 14 years, grew up in San Diego, enjoys all sports, is active with his church, and loves spending time with his four daughters, one son, and beautiful wife.

Dr. Phillip Zinni IIPhillip Zinni III DO, FAOASM, MS, ATC

Dr. Zinni received his BS in Kinesiology and Athletic Training from the University of Illinois-Urbana; MS in Exercise Physiology from George Williams College; DO from Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and his Fellowship in Sports Medicine from the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.

Dr. Zinni has been in corporate medicine for 14 years, most recently as the Medical Director for Harrah’s Entertainment and previously as the Medical Director of E&J Gallo Winery. He developed a comprehensive practice integrating Fitness, Nutrition, Wellness, Behavior Health and Clinical Services for both the world’s largest; gaming and casino corporation, and winery. This experience has taught him the value of individualized, personal and executive healthcare, while managing a multimillion dollar budget.

Dr. Zinni, practicing at Health Link Medical Center provides individualized proactive, preventative, and protective healthcare for an aging, deteriorating or injured population i.e. enhancing the quality of life making every effort to restore function and modulate the process of aging prior to the onset of degeneration. His passion for physical activity led him to the Immediate Past-President of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine and to seek and provide leading-edge medical techniques and philosophy such as Regenerative Cell Therapy, utilizing platelet (PRP) injections and stem cell banking and therapy. It’s an approach that combines the commitment of the early 20th-century doctor with early 21st-century medical and technological advances.

Carey HeadleeCarey Headlee, PA-C

Carey is a graduate of Western University of Health Sciences completing her Physician Assistant Program in 1999. She became interested in medicine after completing her B.S. degree majoring in Exercise and Sport Science at Oregon State University graduating Magna Cum Laude. She was a captain in the Oregon National Guard working as a physicians assistant for seven years. Carey has also worked in Family Practice and Obstetrics and is very experienced and trained in laboratory interpretation. Carey has a keen interest in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and has been personally trained by Dr. Gino Tutera, M.D., the founder of SottoPelle. She is dedicated to helping men and women achieve and maintain their highest health potential.