Elite Sports Medicine & Chiropractic Care in San Diego

DNS-certified practitioner. PGA Tour & World Surf League physician. Helping elite athletes and active patients move better, perform better, and recover faster.

Dr. Michael Rintala

Meet Dr. Michael Rintala, D.C.

DNS-Certified Practitioner • Primary Instructor • PGA Tour & World Surf League Physician

Dr. Michael Rintala is a leading expert in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) with over 25 years of experience in sports medicine and chiropractic care. As one of the few Prague School Primary Instructors in the United States and the first DNS-certified practitioner in San Diego, he has worked with elite athletes from the PGA Tour, World Surf League, and beyond.

His approach combines DNS principles, functional rehabilitation, and advanced manual therapy to help patients and athletes move better, perform at their highest level, and recover faster.

Dr. Rintala in the Media

Catch Dr. Rintala sharing his expertise on podcasts, interviews, and media appearances — bringing DNS, sports medicine, and human performance insights to audiences worldwide.

Dr. Rintala on the Bro podcast
Dr. Rintala on the Peter Attia podcast

DNS Seminars Worldwide

Dr. Rintala teaches Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization as a Prague School Primary Instructor — leading seminars for practitioners and athletes around the world.

How We Can Help You

Chiropractic Care

Advanced spinal and extremity care using state-of-the-art techniques for faster, lasting recovery.

DNS & Rehabilitation

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization from the Prague School — restoring movement patterns for peak performance.

Sports Medicine

Trusted by PGA Tour and World Surf League athletes. Elite sports medicine for serious athletes at every level.

25+ Years Experience

Sports Medicine & Chiropractic

PGA Tour Physician

Official Sports Medicine Team since 2004

World Surf League

Treating Doctor & USA Surfing Performance Committee

Prague School Instructor

First DNS-Certified Practitioner in San Diego

DNS Seminars Worldwide

Dr. Rintala teaches Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization as a Prague School Primary Instructor — leading seminars for practitioners and athletes around the world.

Ready to Move Better and Perform at Your Best?

Whether you are recovering from injury, training for peak performance, or looking for the best sports medicine chiropractor in San Diego — Dr. Rintala is here to help.