meet the team
Chiropractor
Kurt Cagasan, D.C.
Dr. Kurt F. Cagasan is a board-certified chiropractor serving the community of Downtown San Diego, CA, at Gaslamp Chiropractic. His areas of expertise are sports injuries and back pain. Dr. Kurt served his country in the United States Navy for four years.
During this time, he moved around often, so he attended several undergraduate schools across the country prior to receiving his bachelor’s degree. He then earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, CA. Dr. Kurt spent the first six years after chiropractic school practicing at Active Life Medical in Palo Alto, CA.
He then joined Gaslamp Chiropractic, where he’s been practicing since 2007 and has had the privilege to treat patients from all walks of life, including professional athletes and TV personalities. His main goal with patients is to evaluate the whole person and not just treat their symptoms. By doing this, he’s able to help restore their optimal health.
Dr. Kurt is a member of the American Pregnancy Association and supports the Special Olympics through fundraising efforts. When he’s not treating patients, Dr. Kurt enjoys spending quality time with his loving wife and their son.
Chiropractor,
Functional Medicine Practitioner,
& Brain Health Coach
Shaffana Cagasan, D.C., C.B.H.C.
Dr. Shaffana Cagasan has been in practice for the last 17 years. Over the course of her career, she has spent a large amount of time educating the top doctors in the area of brain health and stress issues. She is an expert in reading neurotransmitter and hormone testing.
She also develops personalized treatment protocols for mood and stress-related health issues. Dr. Cagasan received her training at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, she also has trained at the Amen Clinic and is a Certified Brain Health Coach and is a graduate of Functional Medicine University.
Areas of Specialty:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- ADD/ADHD
- Brain Fog
- Cognitive Issues
- Memory Issues
Dr. Cagasan specializes in helping patients revitalize their health and
balance their neurotransmitters and stress hormones. She has helped many patients who have not found the answers they need to live an energetic fulfilling life.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Rene Granados, L.M.T.
Rene Granados brings a wealth of expertise to the team, specializing in a variety of massage modalities. Graduating from Pacific College of Health and Science, Rene received specialized training in Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Style, Circulatory Swedish, Thai, TuiNa, and Cranial Sacral techniques. Passionate about holistic healing, Rene is dedicated to offering clients personalized therapy sessions, combining knowledge, intuitive touch, and a unique perspective on healing.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Melanie Tuta, L.M.T.
Melanie Tuta, our in-house massage therapist at Gaslamp Chiropractic, holds a massage certificate from Pacific College of Health and Science. She specializes in cupping therapy, gentle Tui Na, Thai, Swedish, and deep tissue massage techniques. Melanie is dedicated to providing tailored and effective treatments to support your overall well-being.
Acupuncturist
Sonja Lokensgard, D.A.C.M., L.Ac.
Sonja is a licensed acupuncturist and Doctor of Chinese Medicine specializing in orthopedic sports-injury related issues. She also has a passion for treating digestive, mental-emotional, autoimmune disorders.
Her philosophy is to provide grounding, effective and compassionate care for patients to optimally heal. She views each patient as a unique, multidimensional wilderness that can come back into harmony when given the proper conditions. Sonja began pursuing acupuncture after taking leave from nursing school to recover from a life-threatening struggle with Ulcerative Colitis.
As she searched for ways to recover, she had an acupuncturist with a holistic outlook on pain and disease. It was with the assistance of acupuncture that she came back into alignment with her soul's calling and was able to move forward in her life with the inner resources to heal. This experience inspired her to pursue a career in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture so that she could help others reclaim their wholeness and address the root causes of their illnesses.
Sonja completed her Doctoral (DACM) work at Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego. Integrating her Western roots with the gift of Eastern medicine, Sonja offers her fullness as a provider through her background in nursing, long-term sobriety, daily Vipassana meditation, and a rigorous, joyful dedication to the present moment. Her goal is for patients to leave their treatments feeling validated, empowered, and with the best possible results.
When not in the treatment room, Sonja can be found painting, trail running, and dancing by the ocean.
Monday
10:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday
Closed
Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 12:00pm
Sunday
Closed
Gaslamp Chiropractic
500 Third Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
F: (619) 321-0094