Meet the Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Ashley Aguero, Chiropractor with Sports Medicine Emphasis
Dr. Ashley Aguero is a San Diego native with a passion for sports and chiropractic care. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from California State University San Marcos and a Doctorate of Chiropractic with a Sports Medicine emphasis from Southern California University of Health Sciences.
Her extensive background in sports, including CrossFit, volleyball, softball, and managing wrestling teams, has shaped her approach to working with athletes at all levels. Dr. Ashley specializes in techniques like kinesiology taping, scraping, and cupping to enhance performance and reduce pain.
With a focus on patient education, Dr. Ashley empowers individuals to understand their diagnoses and receive personalized treatments. She also has sideline experience in high school football, rugby, and cycling, along with a background in Tactical Sports Medicine.
Outside of her practice, Dr. Ashley enjoys CrossFit, spending time at the beach with her Australian Cattle Dogs, Khaleesi and Lakota, and savoring her daily cup of coffee.
About
At ELATE Chiropractic & Sports Medicine, we believe in empowering athletes and active individuals to move without pain, perform at their best, and recover faster. Led by a chiropractor with a deep passion for sports medicine, our clinic specializes in a holistic approach to health, combining cutting-edge chiropractic care with advanced sports therapy techniques.
We don’t just focus on adjusting your spine — we address the entire kinetic chain to help you reach your full potential, prevent injuries, and recover quickly.
Our services go beyond chiropractic adjustments. From soft tissue therapies like myofascial release and deep tissue work, to personalized rehabilitation programs, we tailor our treatments to meet the unique needs of your body and your sport.
Goal
At ELATE, our goal is simple: to help you move better, feel better, and perform better. We’re dedicated to providing personalized care that fits your lifestyle, whether you’re aiming for athletic performance or everyday movement without pain.
The ELATE Philosophy
The word “ELATE” means to make someone feel incredibly happy, excited, or uplifted—essentially, to bring about a sense of joy, energy, and vitality. This perfectly reflects the mission of ELATE Chiropractic & Sports Medicine. Our goal is to have a positive and lasting impact on your life by helping you feel energized, pain-free, and empowered to live your best life. Through personalized chiropractic care and sports medicine treatments, we are committed to restoring your vitality, enhancing your physical health, and supporting you in reaching your peak performance in both sports and daily activities.
The Story Behind Our Secondary Logo
Our secondary logo represents the philosophy of ELATE Chiropractic & Sports Medicine—a holistic, patient-centered approach to care that integrates neuromuscular and spinal health.
🦋 Purple Butterfly – Symbolizes Lupus (SLE), an autoimmune condition that primarily affects women. This reflects our dedication to understanding complex health conditions and treating the body as a whole.
💪 Red (Muscles) & Yellow (Nerves) in the Wings – Represent the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, essential to movement, function, and pain management. These colors highlight the connection between muscles, nerves, and spinal health in rehabilitation and chiropractic care.
🦴 Spine as the Body of the Butterfly – A reminder that spinal health is central to movement, stability, and neuromuscular balance, serving as the foundation of our care approach.
At ELATE Chiropractic & Sports Medicine, we see the bigger picture—not just isolated symptoms. This logo reflects our commitment to assessing, managing, and referring when necessary to provide the most effective care within our chiropractic scope.