28281 Crown Valley Parkway Suite 125, Laguna Niguel CA 92677
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Meet Drs. Jennifer & Scott Waddell
Founders & Clinic Directors, Waddell Wellness
Drs. Jennifer and Scott Waddell are a dynamic chiropractic husband-and-wife team, who are deeply committed to revolutionizing health and wellness, empowering their patients to live their best lives.
With over three decades of experience in private practice, their journey has been one of evolution and impact. Before relocating to South Coastal Orange County in 2010, they spent the prior 18 years serving patients in their Silicon Valley clinic. Over the years, they developed a unique blend of advanced chiropractic techniques and functional health protocols and programs. Their mission? To unlock the full potential of the nervous system, optimize metabolic function, and set their patients on a path to a balanced and vibrant life.
At the core of their practice is a belief that everyone deserves to lead a life marked by wellness and performance. Their story is not just about the years of practice, but about the lives they have touched, the health goals they have helped achieve, and the community they’ve built along the way.
On a personal level…
They fell in love with South Coastal Orange County and decided to relocate to raise their family in a smaller community, near the ocean. They initially settled in Laguna Niguel, later moving farther south to Capo Beach. Every day, they continue to be grateful for the decision they made to move out of the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley.
Now, both kids are off on their own, but still nearby, successfully pursuing their own dreams, one in Laguna Beach and the other in Encinitas.
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Dr. Scott Waddell
Dr. Jennifer Waddell
Meet Dr. Jennifer
At the University of California, Santa Barbara, Dr. Jennifer Waddell’s academic and athletic pursuits led her to excel in the university’s Fencing program. Competing in both the Women’s Foil and the Men’s Sabre teams, she not only honed her competitive spirit but also gained a profound understanding of body dynamics and resilience. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree, majoring in Sociology.
Her transformative introduction to chiropractic came while pursuing pre-med studies. The miraculous recovery of a friend from a severe sports injury through chiropractic care ignited her curiosity, steering her onto a new path. This profound healing experience, coupled with her personal recovery from past skiing injuries, made her realize that she had found her life’s path and she began her professional Chiropractic journey. Dr. Jennifer received her Doctorate from Life Chiropractic College in the Bay Area in 1987. Becoming Board Certified to practice in both California and Oregon in 1988.
Special Niche - Functional Health, Metabolism & Hormones
Beyond her expertise in chiropractic, Dr. Jennifer is deeply dedicated to functional health, specializing in weight loss resistance, gut health, metabolic and hormonal imbalances. She has dedicated herself to guiding individuals—particularly mid-life women—toward reclaiming their health by addressing the root causes of their conditions. Her approach is personal, empowering patients through education, testing and evidence-based interventions for sustainable health transformations.
Confronting the health crisis, particularly metabolic dysfunction and chronic disease, is Dr. Jennifer’s passion. She advocates for informed self-care, rejecting fleeting trends for lasting lifestyle changes. Her commitment has led her to adopt a partially virtual practice, broadening her impact beyond the local community.
On a personal level…
Born and raised in California, and with childhood days spent in Alaska and the Grand Tetons, a deep appreciation for the outdoors was instilled, which is an essential aspect of her life today. Dr. Jennifer finds joy and balance outdoors, from the pickleball courts in San Clemente to the beaches of Dana Point and Laguna Beach, drawing energy from these moments of delight and connection with nature.
As a pivotal figure at Waddell Wellness & Performance, Dr. Jennifer embodies the clinic’s holistic focus, combining her reverence for nature with state-of-the-art care. Alongside Dr. Scott, she offers a sanctuary for healing and performance enhancement, grounded in the belief that true wellness originates within.
Meet Dr. Scott
After suffering what could have been a season ending neck injury while playing football in college, he received a series of adjustments that not only allowed him to heal miraculously, but changed his life; Dr. Scott made the decision to become a Chiropractor. He moved to Silicon Valley to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic West. In December 1992, he graduated with his Doctorate in Chiropractic; board certified and licensed to practice chiropractic in California in 1993.
Special Niche - Athletes & Athletic Performance
Canadian born and raised, Dr. Scott grew up with a sports focus. He had an extensive background in amateur athletics, competed in high level competitive swimming as well as college football and rugby. Later, after moving to California, he also played top level hockey in a men’s league in San Jose. Through his years as an athlete and extensive professional training, he understands athletes and their unique needs and has developed an unique approach to improving function, health and overall performance.
For over 30 years in private practice, Dr. Scott has taken care of club level, high school, college and professional athletes to help them reach or regain and then maintain their Performance Edge. You can trust him as the PROS do, to help you reach and maintain the next level in your sport or athletic field of endeavor.
Today’s Focus - Helping people feel better to perform better
Today, he takes care of mainly middle aged clientele, mostly health conscious women, who are tired of dealing with chronic neck or back pain & stiffness and /or headaches and migraines and who are serious about wanting to get their life back and re-engage in the things they love to do.
On a personal level…
In his spare time, Dr. Scott loves to play Pickleball, his new favorite sport, walks along the beach, sunsets, and spending quality time with Dr. Jennifer and with friends and family. He has developed special interests in photography as well as travel. He loves family trips to British Columbia, weekend getaways up the California Coast, spending time in Hawaii, and planning special bucket-list trips to Europe and beyond.
Meet Koa
Our Office Mascot and Resident Therapy Pup
Koa, a joyful 3-and-a-half-year-old Coton de Tulear mix, is more than just a pet; he’s a vital part of our practice’s family. With his gentle nature and infectious enthusiasm, Koa has a special way of welcoming everyone who steps into our office. He’s not just our furry friend; he’s a patient favorite, offering comfort, eliciting smiles, and with a calming presence makes every visit to our practice that much more enjoyable.
Come in and let Koa’s warm greeting be the start of your journey to wellness with us.
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