About us

Dr. Rikke Johansen, DC, is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician in Palo Alto, California. She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1992 and has over 30 years of clinical experience. Dr. Johansen has a special interest in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and clinical imaging (MRI, X-ray, and Diagnostic Ultrasound), and she is a licensed EMT and phlebotomist. She is a USA Triathlon Level I certified triathlon coach and a USA Cycling Level II certified cycling coach. As the owner of RiKKE® Chiropractic, Dr. Johansen offers various services, including Chiropractic Care, Fascial Manipulation FM®, Graston Technique®, Shockwave Therapy (PiezoWave² ELvation Medical), and athletic manual movement therapy.

Shantel Thomas, CMT: Shantel has provided excellent therapeutic massage to RiKKE® Chiropractic’s clientele for more than 3 years. With over a decade of experience in elite sports rehabilitation, Shantel has worked with some of the world’s top athletes, including serving 8 years on the “Sports Medicine-Body Regeneration” team for the San Francisco 49ers, a rehab specialist for the PGA Tour and NBA professionals. Shantel’s expertise in sports injury recovery, movement optimization, and performance enhancement has made her a sought-after practitioner in the field of athletic and clinical rehabilitation. Shantel combines advanced manual therapy techniques with evidence-based neuromuscular therapy to help athletes recover faster, prevent injuries, and perform at their peak. Whether working on the sidelines of sporting events or guiding a patient through a personalized recovery program, her approach is rooted in precision, care, and results.