Joshua Mitchell, DC
Co-Owner & Doctor at Valencia Sports Medicine
Dr. Mitchell attended Purdue University in Indiana and went on to graduate magna cum laude from Southern California University of Health and Sciences earning his Doctor of Chiropractic. Committing to excellence in his field of expertise and in pursuing continuing education, he received additional certifications from the Titleist Performance Institute, Sportsmetrics™, the National Academy of Sports Medicine and Functional Movement Systems.
In a sports medicine setting, Dr. Mitchell utilizes the latest cutting-edge methods in pain relieving techniques.
Experience & Specialties
Dr. Mitchell has proudly served the Santa Clarita Valley since 2002, over which time he has become well-established in the fields of chiropractic and sports medicine.
As Dr. Mitchell spent several years in private practice, he soon realized that an integrated approach towards health management was an ideal form of patient care. With this understanding, Dr. Mitchell co-founded Valencia Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2010. He focuses on a functional approach to injury management through individualized treatment plans, corrective exercises, sports rehabilitation and injury reduction. Taking a holistic approach to his patients’ needs, he consults patients, addressing their nutritional needs, and providing all-natural, whole food supplements for optimum viability, including clinical detoxification and weight management.
Dr. Mitchell and his team of associates and supportive staff are passionate about integrating the most advanced techniques in sports medicine, chiropractic care, physical therapy, and acupuncture in order to take the most proactive approach in their patients’ recovery.
Certified in Sportsmetrics,™ and Functional Movement Systems Dr. Mitchell uses high-speed video technology to capture the landing and jumping patterns of athletes to assess their risk of potential injury. With this information, he is able to evaluate specific movement patterns and enable athletes to increase efficiency, reduce injury, and give them the edge they need to optimize performance and results.
From the occasional jogger to the professional athlete, Dr. Mitchell works with athletes of all performance levels at Valencia Sports Medicine to fully optimize their strength, endurance and athletic abilities.
Personal Life
Dr. Mitchell is a TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Certified Golf Fitness Professional and Team Doctor for several of the local high school athletic programs as well as for The Master’s University. He played high school basketball and soccer as well as Division II college soccer. He enjoys playing basketball and golf and going snowboarding and mountain biking. Because of this active lifestyle he has experienced athletic injuries and knows what it feels like to be “sidelined.” The focus of his practice is on minimizing these types of injuries and getting the athlete back into competition as quickly as possible.
Dr. Mitchell resides in Newhall with his wife Vanessa and their four sons, Cy, Cash, Colt, and Crew.
Certifications
- TPI Certified Professional
- FMS/SFMA
- NASM, CES
- Sportsmetrics™ USA
Community Involvement
- Legacy Academy (Board Member)
- Valencia Country Club, Junior Development
- U.S. Basketball University