Sports Medicine Chiropractor & Performance Specialist
Helping athletes and active individuals move better, recover faster, and stay performance-ready.
With over 20 years of clinical experience — including 15 years treating professional athletes — Dr. Dhokal brings elite-level care and recovery strategies to athletes and everyday individuals alike.
20+ Years Clinical Experience
15 Years Treating Professional Athletes
Hall of Famers, Super
Bowl Champions & Elite Performers
Host of the Second Opinion Sports Medicine Podcast
Let’s work together.
Dr. Pawen Dhokal works with athletes, teams, organizations, and high-performing individuals seeking advanced strategies for recovery, movement health, and performance longevity.
Athlete Consulting
Personalized strategies for injury prevention, recovery systems, and long-term performance.
Virtual Consultations
Remote consultations to evaluate movement patterns, injuries, and recovery strategies.
Speaking & Education
Presentations and workshops on athlete recovery, injury prevention, and performance longevity.
Dr. Dhokal’s clinical practice in El Dorado Hills, CA focused on movement quality, recovery, and long-term health.
Patients range from professional athletes and competitors to active individuals looking to stay mobile, strong, and pain-free. Treatments focus on restoring proper movement, improving nervous system function, and supporting the body’s natural recovery processes.
Real athletes,
real results.
20 years of 5 star reviews
“50 games in a row! Appreciate all the work through the week to get me ready for the games!”
Keenan Allen - 13 NFL Seasons
2013 Rookie of the Year
2017 Comeback Player of the Year
“Thank you for all the ways you help me and for working with me Dr. P”
Antonio Gates - 16 NFL Seasons
Hall of Fame (2025)
116 Touchdowns, most in NFL history by a TE
“Thanks for the many years of great treatment Doc P”
Corey Luiget - 10 NFL Seasons
First round draft pick (2011)
Defensive player of the year (Chargers 2012)
“It's always good to see you and get work done from you! Thank you P!”
Micah Hyde - 12 NFL Seasons
Pro Bowler
2x All Pro Team
About Dr. Dhokal
Dr. Pawen Dhokal is a sports chiropractor and performance specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience, including 15 years working with professional athletes. His work spans elite professional athletes, collegiate competitors, and active individuals seeking to move and perform at their best.
Better recovery starts with better understanding.
Dr. Dhokal shares insights on sports medicine, recovery, and movement health through podcast conversations and educational content.
The Second Opinion Sports Medicine Podcast explores modern approaches to injury prevention, recovery, and performance longevity with athletes, practitioners, and experts in the field.
Free Recovery & Performance Guide
Download educational resources from Dr. Dhokal covering mobility, recovery, posture, and long-term movement health.
Ready to elevate your performance?
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Patients seeking treatment can book directly through Aura Wellness Care.