Bissell Chiropractic Sports Medicine Team




Michelle Jackson | Office Manager

I first sought chiropractic care when I was 25 years old and had tingling and numbness in my wrist and forearm. My mom was the one who suggested I see a chiropractor; it never occured to me that a chiropractor could help with the symptoms I was experiencing. One adjustment was all it took for the symptoms to disappear immediately; I was completely amazed!

Since beginning to work with Dr. Bissell in 2007, I have learned the chiropractic can treat a broad range of conditions very effectively. Before working here, I suffered from tight neck and shoulder muscles when I was under stress. I never did anything about it and just accepted the discomfort as part of life, nor did I realize that there were treatments available, other than massage. Now, every couple of weeks, I get an adjustment and electrical muscle stimulation on my neck and shoulders and I rarely complain of neck pain.

I will be here to help you sort through your insurance issues, help you with billing questions and set up your therapy appointments. I am so grateful to be working for a local, family owned organization, with like-minded people who value health and fitness. I look forward to seeing you in our office and assisting you in any way possible with your journey to wellness.




Brittany LaBotz | Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Assistant

I have lived in Santa Barbara since 2008 and feel such a close connection to this city! I'm a Certified Fitness Trainer and I am truly passionate about educating others on how to properly take care of their health and bodies.

I've always been fascinated with how perfectly our bodies function when we achieve ultimate health and I love learning new ways I can keep myself in prime condition. One of the reasons I enjoy working at Bissell Chiropractic is because what Dr. Bissell and Dr. Perkins do is a great way to help our patients achieve that perfect state of health and wellness.

Learning from Dr. Bissell and Dr. Perkins and working with their patients is such a fulfilling experience. I believe their knowledge and passion for what they do makes all the difference, whether you're here recovering from an injury, suffering from a chronic issue or just here to maintain your health.

In my free time I love to hike, take dance classes and hang out with my sisters.




Dr. Charles Bissell | Phone: (805) 565-5252
1470 E. Valley Road, Ste M, Santa Barbara, CA

Dr. Bissell Asks some important questions of interest to Santa Barbara residents - Chiropractor Santa Barbara Dr. Bissell Asks...

Where do most Santa Barbara residents get their first subluxation?
Being born in a hospital is a common source of subluxation. Trauma from forceps delivery has been replaced with drugs, vacuum extraction, Cesarean section and births that are "scheduled" to fit the workweek routines of Ob-Gyns. That's why we recommend a chiropractic checkup for every Santa Barbara newborn.
What's the difference between a "good" drug and a "bad" drug?
As a chiropractor, I see the use of many drugs (legal or illegal) as merely symptom treating. Worse, virtually every drug produces unwanted effects. The effects of chiropractic are largely positive effects. If you're a Santa Barbara parent, consider carefully before giving your child a cough medication, cold remedy or pain reliever so this sort of question doesn't arise in the first place.

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