Dr. Catherine Sy, DC
Sy Chiropractic
1295399244Is Dr. Catherine Sy, DC a Good Chiropractor?
Dr. Catherine Sy, DC has a trust score of 67/100 — a solid, above-average rating for chiropractors in Santa Cruz. With 7 years of practice (below the area average of 14), they are relatively early in their career but past the initial years.
The most important verification step for any chiropractor is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Sy's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a sports chiropractor?
Sports chiropractors focus on preventing and treating injuries related to athletics and physical activity, often working with performance and recovery.
When to see one: For sports injuries, performance care, or activity-related pain.
More about sports chiropractors →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Chiropractic care in Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz has 83 verified chiropractors on ChiroProof, with an average of about 14 years in practice, and 2 focused on sports chiropractor. California chiropractors are licensed and disciplined by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, whose public record covers license status, board actions, citations.
Peer Comparison
7
Years practicing
14
Avg in Santa Cruz
83
Chiropractors in Santa Cruz
DC
Credential
Before your first visit
- Confirm Sy's license is active and unrestricted with the California board (link on this page).
- Ask which techniques they use and whether they fit your comfort level — especially for neck adjustments.
- Describe your goal (pain relief, mobility, post-injury recovery) and ask how many visits are typically needed.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and whether they offer a treatment plan in writing.
- Mention any medical conditions (osteoporosis, blood thinners, prior spinal surgery) that may change the approach.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Catherine Sy, DC a licensed chiropractor?
Dr. Catherine Sy, DC holds a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) credential and an NPI (1295399244) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Dr. Catherine Sy, DC?
Dr. Catherine Sy, DC has approximately 7 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average chiropractor in Santa Cruz has about 14 years. There are 83 chiropractors in Santa Cruz, including 2 with a sports chiropractor focus.
Where is Dr. Catherine Sy, DC located?
Dr. Catherine Sy, DC practices at Sy Chiropractic, 550 WATER ST STE E2, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Phone: (831) 471-2000.
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What Is a Spinal Adjustment?
A spinal adjustment (manipulation) is the core chiropractic technique.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, whose official record verifies license status, board actions, citations. Check Sy's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Sports Chiropractor
- Credential
- DC
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 04/25/2019