Gilda Gilak, DC, MS, QME
Fall 1980 - Fall 2120
Current Position
Biography
She teaches Biochem Nutrition, Functional Medicine Selective, and Clinical Reasoning at SCU. She earned her MS in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States in 2014, a DC degree from SCU in 2005, and BA in Cellular Biology, and a minor in Microbiology from Azad University of Tehran2000. She received her Certified Primary Spine Practitioner from the University of Pittsburgh in 2020, specializing in Spine-related disorders. Upon graduation, she worked at various multidisciplinary practices in which she furthered her knowledge and experiences in spine-related injuries. She is a fundraising committee member for World Spine Care. Certifications Qualified Medical Examiner 2022
Primary Spine Care Provider- 2020Â
Active Release Technique Certification Spine, Upper, and Lower Extremities and nerve entrapment
 Kinesis Tape Certification level: I, II, and III.Certified Dance Conditioning and Pilates Instructor- NCPT Certified
Awards and Recognitions: California Chiropractic Association, 2009. Best president and Best District Award The American Chiropractic Association, Current member- Dec. 2005. Chiropractic Profession Advocacy Award Southern California University of Health and Sciences,January 2004- Leadership Award Southern California University of Health and Sciences, December 2005, Research Assistant Award Association of Professors and Scholars of Iranian Heritage, March 2006-Outstanding Graduate AwardDegrees
M.S., Human Nutrition, University of Western State, Oregan, Oregon, United States
D.C., Chiropractic, Southern California University of Health and Sciences, Whitter, California, United States
B.Sc., Cellular Biology minor in Microbiology, Azad University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of
Professional Licensures (Healthcare)
DC, California, United States, DC30269, Active, 2006, September 2024
Certifications (Healthcare)
University of Pittsburg, Primary Spine Practitioner, 00000000, 2020, 2025-09-26, Yes
DWC, QME, QME, 0000000, 2021-09-24, 2024-09-26
Professional Licensures and Certifications (All other/non-healthcare)
Doctor of Chiropractic, December 2005, September 2024, California Chiropractic Board, California, United States
Work Experience
2006 - Ongoing
Physician, Dr. Gilda Gilak, Newport Beach, California, United States
