Dr. Jerome Alexis Cortez is a licensed chiropractor with clinical expertise specializing in sports medicine, manual therapy, rehabilitation, and performance care. He currently practices at Align Body Chiropractic in Pasadena, California, where he provides comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluations, functional movement assessment, individualized treatment plans, and hands-on therapies including spinal and extremity adjustments, soft tissue techniques, physiotherapy modalities, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, and exercise-based care.

Dr. Cortez earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences in 2022. He previously completed his undergraduate studies at California State University, Los Angeles, graduating in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, specializing in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Exercise. During his tenure at Cal State LA, he provided physical rehabilitation for clients with neurological and orthopedic conditions ranging from post-stroke, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, cerebal palsy, and spinal cord injury. He was also involved in gait training lab and rehab with individuals with spinal cord injuries.

His clinical training includes rotations across multiple outpatient and integrated care settings. His clinical experience includes providing care at the Southern California University of Health Sciences Health Center in Whittier, evaluation of sports injures throughout various private practices, provide chiropractic care at Being Alive Clinic in Los Angeles, an HIV/AIDS advocacy organization, and underserved populations. He also worked at the California State University, Los Angeles Student Health Center, where he obtained clinical experience in managing patients with sports and neuromusculoskeletal conditions while mentoring chiropractic interns.

Dr. Cortez’s other experiences include a role as a chiropractor in a multidisciplinary integrating sports chiropractic care and collaborating with massage therapist and acupuncturist. He also currently serves as an associate chiropractor with the Joint Chiropractic in Monterey Park, providing the significance of routine wellness care for musculoskeletal conditions and spinal health.

Known for his dedication to evidence-based practice, Dr. Cortez integrates sports medicine, manual therapy, electro neurotherapy, therapeutic ultrasound, kinesiology taping and corrective exercise into his patient care approach. He actively participates in community outreach, educational workshops, and recovery events with local gyms and wellness clubs to expand access to chiropractic and rehabilitation services. Dr. Cortez is passionate about optimizing health, mobility, and performance through conservative, patient-centered care.