Meet our Doctors

Dr. Andrea Friese grew up in Germany. After completing her Law degree at the Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany she came to California to enjoy the beach and the sun for a short vacation. While running, she injured herself so seriously, that she decided to seek help from a chiropractor. She was so inspired by the work of this doctor that she decided to leave her country, family, and friends to study the healing art of chiropractic.

Dr. Andrea attended Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, California, where she worked firsthand with some of the nation’s foremost physicians in the field of radiology, orthopedics, neurology, and rehabilitation. She continues her education on the latest techniques and treatments in chiropractic and has extensive training in exercise physiology, nutrition, and soft tissue therapies.

Education Background

• Doctor of Chiropractic, Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward, CA
  • Graduating with honors, Magna Cum Laude
• Law degree from Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany

Professional Associations

• National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Diplomat
• California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Diplomat
• California Chiropractic Association

Dr. Kristina Pellegrino grew up in beautiful Truckee, CA. Graduating Tahoe Truckee High School at 17 years old, she went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree of Science in Business Management from Sonoma State University by the age of 21. Several years later, she had a great job, with great coworkers, and great benefits but felt like something was missing. After doing some research and taking a tour at Life Chiropractic College West, she fell in love with the chiropractic philosophy and the potential the human body can express when in the proper alignment. She found her true calling!

Dr. Kristina graduated from Life Chiropractic College West, with honors (cum laude). During her time in chiropractic school,  she was active in Student Council, the League of Chiropractic Women, and Extremities Club.    

Dr. Kristina's main mission is to help others live life to their full potential. She thoroughly assesses each patient and delivers treatment to each patient as an individual. She has experience in adjusting people in all phases of life and strongly believes that every man, woman, and child can greatly benefit from chiropractic care. In addition to chiropractic college, Dr. Kristina has also received formal training in a wide variety of techniques, is also a Certified Chiropractic Extremities Practitioner (CCEP), which involves over 100 hours of post doctorate education in extremity adjusting, is Webster certified, serving pregnant women, and is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA).