The Motus Way:
Our approach draws from extensive clinical training at hospitals, elite athletic events, and diverse patient populations. We adapt our methods based on what your body needs in the moment, blending multiple disciplines to address what others can't. We seamlessly combine sports chiropractic and clinical manual therapy with strength training, barbell/kettlebell rehab, and dedicated lifestyle coaching to build lifelong physical resilience.
Manual Therapy & Chiropractic: Diversified Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy (CMT), Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT), Drop Table, Manual Release Techniques (MRT), cupping, Graston/IASTM, Trigger Point Therapy.
Movement Assessment & Rehab: Functional Movement Screening (FMS/SFMA), Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), McKenzie Method, Postural Restoration Institute (PRI), Stuart McGill protocols, Anatomy Trains concepts, Supple Leopard methodology.
Therapeutic Tools & Integration: Spinal decompression, RockTape, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, breathwork + meditation practices.
Strength & Conditioning Integration: Starting Strength method, barbell and kettlebell rehabilitation protocols.
Health + Lifestyle Coaching & Navigation:
Focus areas include basic nutrition guidance, sleep optimization, stress management, recovery strategies, ergonomics and habit-building support. Navigation services connect individuals to the right healthcare and wellness services by translating the noise reducing confusion.
Dr. Lindsay Stephens is a board-certified Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) serving the Bay Area since 2010. Graduating summa cum laude from Palmer West School of Chiropractic, she specializes in elite sports performance, athletic injury recovery, and comprehensive physical rehabilitation.
As an Air Force brat and lifelong dancer, Dr. Stephens uniquely blends clinical precision with personal athletic experience. Her rigorous background includes logging hundreds of hours across neurology, orthopedics, and pain management at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where she treated military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. This intensive clinical foundation allows her to seamlessly bridge the gap between chiropractic care and traditional medicine.
Dr. Stephens has provided elite-level care at major athletic events, including the Kona Ironman and the Sea Otter Classic, and has served as the team clinician for the Alonzo King LINES Ballet since 2013 and El Farolito Soccer Club since 2018.
Whether you are a professional athlete recovering from an injury or a high-performance individual training for longevity, Dr. Stephens uses a comprehensive, systematic approach to get you back to your sport faster. She founded Motus Clinic in 2016 to solve the problem of fragmented healthcare. Her signature care model blends sports chiropractic medicine with physical therapy principles, personal training, and holistic lifestyle coaching. By looking at how sleep, stress, and movement mechanics interact, she builds an authentic partnership with patients to effect long-term, sustainable health changes.
To phrase this simply, it has been life changing for me. It had been 2 years and a half that I had back pain every single day. The pain was ruining my life, I have tried countless other professionals with different specialties during these years and none could move the needle. After a month in, not much had changed, She adjusted a bit the treatment along with the PT onsite and BOOM! The magic happened! I had no more back pain 2 weeks after. I can't express how happy I am about this. Lindsay literally allowed me to get my life back.
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This review is very long overdue. Motus clinic is AMAZING. They are true professionals who will give you thorough and personalized attention while also being friendly and approachable. They are reasonable in their diagnosis and aren't salesy or forceful about trying to get you to come in more than needed. Since coming to Motus, I've learned how to improve my running form efficiency and be well intune with my body to prevent injury and stay healthy. I came in September 2016 because I had a persistent nagging right side glute/hamstring injury and I didn't really knew what to do about.
I came in with unexplained calf problems after a season of fairly heavy running and Lindsey worked with me to define the problem, worked on mobility and recuperation, and over the course of 2-3 months not only solved my issues and got me running again but also set me up to build strength for the long term. I'm a faster, happier and healthier runner as a result. Hard to express how big of an impact Motus had on me. Whenever I hear a colleague talking about an ache or pain while running, I refer them here.
I had been going to physical therapy at different places on and off for 10 years. When I found Lindsay she was able to help diagnose the root of the problem, and fix that, NOT just the symptoms (which is what all the other places did). I am SO happy seeing her and I’m doing much better than before and only getting better! I would HIGHLY recommend Lindsay to anyone that need physical therapy and have already referred some of my friends! :)
Injured or in pain? Let us help you!
Insurance companies insert themselves between you and your provider, dictating treatment length, approved methods, and when your care ends. Your provider spends more time documenting for insurance requirements than focusing on your progress, forcing providers into volume-based models where quantity matters more than quality.
We chose a different path. Our partnership is directly with you, not insurance companies. This eliminates the administrative barriers and protocol constraints that interfere with your care. Instead of 15-minute appointments rushing through insurance-approved treatments, you get the time and attention your situation actually requires.
You recieve transparent pricing with no surprise bills or coverage denials. While we don't bill insurance directly, if you have chiropractic or physical therapy coverage, you can submit for reimbursement. We accept Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Medical Reimbursement Account (MRA) funds.
The result? Care decisions made between you and your provider based on what you need, not what a third party will pay for. Finally, a healthcare relationship that puts your outcomes first.
During this initial session, we take a complete history, perform a detailed physical exam, and assess specific functioning based on your present condition. From there we design a customized integrated therapeutic program for you.
These sessions are 40 minutes long and focus on assessing improvement and refining your therapeutic program. This includes exercise progression, reviewing diagnostic studies, and considering additional treatment options. Video visits are also offered for intermittent check-ins when coming to the office isn’t possible.
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