Dr. Lissa Ann Grannis D.C.

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Get to know Dr. Lissa A. Grannis, who serves patients in Lakewood, Washington.

Dr. Grannis is a chiropractor serving Lakewood and the surrounding communities. She is affiliated with her private practice, Creekside Chiropractic & Massage, PS – a practice providing pain relief through gentle therapies for accident injuries, sports injuries, back pain, neck pain, whiplash, leg & foot pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve pain, muscle pain, joint pain, headaches and other chronic conditions.

Dr. Grannis received her Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1981. She is specialized in the conservative care of spine injury and chronic spine conditions.

Dr. Grannis is a Diplomate in Applied Chiropractic Sciences and a member of the ACA – the American Chiropractic Association and the WSCA -Washington State Chiropractic Association, and is a former of the ICA – International Chiropractors Association.  

Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine mostly concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. As a chiropractor, Dr. Grannis specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others.  

With over 30 years of experience in the field, Dr. Grannis has treated thousands of patients. Additionally, Creekside Chiropractic & Massage has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

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