Our services
We offer sports chiropractic care for people in pain in San Francisco. Every plan is individualized, evidence-based, and designed to help you stay strong and consistent for the long haul.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Spinal and extremity adjustments to restore proper joint motion and take pressure off irritated nerves and tissue.
Soft Tissue Manipulation
Hands-on Active Release Technique with myofascial release, cupping, and IASTM/Graston work on the muscle, tendon, and fascia around the joint.
Rehab Training
Targeted mobility and movement work that retrains faulty patterns at the source, correcting the mechanical issues that caused your pain in the first place after a thorough assessment of your body and movement.
Strength and Conditioning
Progressive strength training under load, so the tissue that failed once can actually handle real life — and stay fixed instead of relapsing.
Common Conditions We Treat
From low back pain to sports injuries — see the specific symptoms and conditions we see most, and how the relieve-rehab-strengthen approach applies to each.
The V.A.S.T Approach to get you out of pain
Vision
Every plan starts with understanding — your body, your pain, and the life you're actually trying to get back to. A thorough, hands-on assessment tells us what's really driving the problem, not just where it hurts, so we can map a clear road back to full recovery.
Alignment
Relief starts here. Hands-on chiropractic adjustments and targeted soft-tissue work release tension in the muscles, joints, and fascia that are keeping you stuck — while we rebuild the postural foundation everything else in your recovery depends on.
Strength
Relief that doesn't last isn't recovery. We move you through progressive rehab — targeted mobility work and movement-pattern correction to fix the mechanical cause, then strength training under real load — so the tissues that failed once can actually hold up under real life.
Transformation
This is the payoff. You don't just leave pain-free — you leave stronger, more capable, and confident in a body you no longer have to negotiate with. Back on the trail. Back on the floor with your kids. Back to lifting, running, and living without waiting for the next flare-up. Your world doesn't shrink back down — it stays vast.
WHAT SAN FRANCISCO CLIENTS SAY ABOUT VAST CHIROPRACTIC
People trust Vast Chiropractic because we listen, explain clearly, and build plans that work. Here's what people notice when they work with us.
"I've been a patient of Dr. Mae Li for over 3 years and I highly recommend her - she is fantastic. Dr. Mae is professional, thorough, empathetic, and fun! She's gotten me through multiple injuries, always with a gentle touch, even keel, and appropriate sense of humor. I'm so grateful to work with her."
"Dr. Mae Li DC, cured my left shoulder pain in only four visits. I was blessed to have received such exceptional care which included spinal adjustments- manipulations, exercises to improve my posture and help control my stress. Thank you Dr. Li."
"Dr. Li is magnificent. Kind, smart, gentle. She diagnosed my problem correctly before the x-ray came in, and is teaching me how to take care of myself."
"Dr. Mae Li is great! She provided very specific guidance for a hamstring issue, which improved it materially in the first month. Thanks!"
"Visiting with Dr. Li is always a highly positive, multi-faceted experience. Not only was the issue for which I was visiting quickly and accurately diagnosed, we discussed diet and proper squat form as well. Though I often fail, Dr. Li, I promise to do the exercises you prescribed!"
"Dr. Mae Li is really wonderful. She is thorough, effective and a great listener. She gives great suggestions about stretches and preventative exercises. She also really gets to know her patients."
"When I was diagnosed with sciatica at age 50 my doctor sent me to see these incredible sports medicine experts so they could tailor my rehab and exercise to my very active lifestyle. I didn't have a sports injury but they helped me heal & rehab through prescribed activity (so I didn't need to go to a PT) and I got stronger than ever while healing! They also taught me how to prevent reoccurrence. Being in my late 50s now, I've contended with various issues -- radiculitis, broken foot, knee strain, back pain -- and I always feel relief even after one visit. The primary technique they use (Active Release) feels amazing! They really listen and explain everything and it's all very easy to understand. Dr Mae Li is brilliant, funny, and extremely effective. (I'm always a little sad when she says I don't need to come back.) I'd recommend this woman to anyone in a heartbeat."
"Dr. Mae Li is absolutely wonderful. I've been going to her for the better part of two years to manage my back and neck pain and stiffness and she's been a valuable part of my physical therapy and maintenance routine."
"I am a former collegiate tennis player, I have had knee tendinitis for the past 6 years. After seeing five physical therapists, I was almost convinced there was no fix for my ailment. In a matter of four visits, Dr. Li discovered a simple solution to the problem, involving a slight modification to my movement pattern while playing. This was without time-intensive rehabilitation exercises. I am forever grateful to Dr. Li for keeping me on the court."
"I love Mae! She's a fanatic listener and clinician. She's the best."
"Have a leg injury getting worse over time. Dr. Mae Li helped me first relieve the pain and then have been constantly helping me in recovering and getting better with PT homeworks! Highly recommended."
"Dr. Mae Li is caring, professional, friendly and knows how to apply the right technique at the right time. She takes the time to explain the details and her care is genuine."
"Dr. Li is the absolute best! She has taken care of my neck and more recently my broken elbow, she takes the time to understand what my issues are and works magic. I had been struggling to find help for my elbow and Dr. Li scheduled me in ASAP and has provided great care and I can see tremendous improvement with her!"
"Dr. Li was super-helpful with effective adjustments, exercises, and advice that kept me moving."
"Mae did a great job (again) getting a hurt part back in order. Good insights and advice on what to do as well as therapy."
"Mae listened carefully as I described my pain and worked with me through a series of questions and motions, to determine my flexibility. She quickly assessed the situation, and began treatment. After that, she gave me some "homework" exercises, so I could address my pain on my own at home. All the while, Mae was attentive, interested, and focused. I felt very comfortable with her, and I'm looking forward to my next treatment."
"Mae has done amazing work for me. I had a debilitating upper back issue that left me writhing in pain during a long run where I had to limp about two miles home. After three procedures I am back to nearly 100% normal, which I find remarkable. Thank you for the great work, Mae!"