Dr. Robert Sanders has been an integral part of CAP Alternative Therapy since 2020, dedicating himself to mastering the advanced techniques developed by Mr. Chuck Pechin. Under Mr. Pechin’s mentorship, Dr. Sanders has refined his expertise in treating athlete injuries, seamlessly incorporating these innovative methods into his practice.

Dr. Sanders earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Miami University of Ohio in 2015. Originally planning to pursue medical school, his career took a pivotal turn after a transformative experience with alternative care. Following a high school weightlifting injury that initially required surgery, he recovered within just a few visits to a rehab chiropractor. This experience ignited his passion for chiropractic care and set the foundation for his future career.

He went on to complete his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, widely regarded as the premier institution for sports chiropractic education.

After graduation, Dr. Sanders practiced abroad in Singapore for a year, where he honed his skills and expanded his expertise by studying traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture and dry needling.

Returning to the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Sanders joined CAP Alternative Therapy and has been collaborating closely with Chuck Pechin ever since.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Sanders cherishes time with his family—his wife, Dr. Angelica (a chiropractor specializing in pregnancy care), their daughter, Zari (a frequent visitor to the clinic), and their maltipoo, Coco. Together, they enjoy hiking, beach outings, and discovering new activities. Dr. Sanders’ personal interests include golf, snowboarding, and surfing, reflecting his passion for an active lifestyle.

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Dr. Bill Cowdrey began working as a student athletic trainer for his high school’s teams and in the offices of their team physicians. That work, along with his academic record, led to a full scholarship to U.C.L.A., where Bill worked with the team physicians and renowned trainer Elvin C. “Ducky” Drake, along with legendary coaches John Wooden, Al Scates, Gary Adams, Dick Vermeil and Terry Donahue. He was part of teams that won a Rose Bowl and multiple NCAA Championships.

After graduating from U.C.L.A. with majors in kinesiology and psychobiology, Bill became the Head Athletic Trainer and Certified Instructor of physical education and sports medicine courses at Los Angeles Valley College. He subsequently worked in physical therapy full-time for several years and then part-time while working to obtain his Doctor of Chiropractic degree, cum laude (with honors) from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1988.

Dr. Cowdrey began his work as a chiropractor in 1989, and in 1990 joined a multispecialty medical group with orthopedic surgeons and family practitioners in Laguna Hills as Director of their BackCare Center. While directing that practice, Dr. Cowdrey became a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, and Qualified Medical Examiner for the state of California.

Dr. Cowdrey joined CAP Alternative Therapy in 2016. He and his wife, Sara, live in Coto de Caza and have two grown children. He is pleased to utilize his expertise to help patients of all ages get out of pain and “back in the game” as quickly and safely as possible.

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Dr. Angelica Malek, a native of SoCal, obtained her doctorate of chiropractic from the prestigious Palmer Chiropractic College West after completing a B.S. degree in Kinesiology at University of San Francisco.

Dr. Angelica has practiced chiropractic for years globally in countries like Peru and Singapore. In Peru, she partnered with the International Rotary Club to provide chiropractic care to under served populations. She would routinely see over 50 patients per day, as Peruvians came from all across the country to see her. In Singapore, she worked on site major tech company medical centers including Apple and WeWork among others. While practicing abroad, she enjoyed submerging herself in the culture and traveling to nearby destinations. During this time, she became certified in dry needling, a form of acupuncture specifically for muscle tension.

Dr. Angelica’s specialty and passion is in Webster Technique, which involves chiropractic for pre-natal and pregnant women. This technique allows the pelvis and pelvic organs to be in the best position for a successful and easy pregnancy. In addition, Dr. Angelica is certified in Active Release Technique, a form of sports massage. For those that prefer non-force adjustments, she performs Activator and Impulse IQ techniques.

Because of COVID, Dr. Angelica returned back to the United States and started Surf City Natural Healings in Huntington Beach, CA. Her mission is to provide the highest quality of care to the community and to get patients feeling their best!

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