About us

Laguna Hills Chiropractor

A Second Generation Chiropractor and Applied Kinesiologist, Doctor Benjamin Horning grew up in a holistic home. After seeing the power of Chiropractic and Applied Kinesiology, it became apparent what was the best course for him to take. Dr. Ben studied at the University of Maryland and received the unique degree of Agriculture and Resource Economics. The program showed him early on the politics of our food system.

He learned about the natural ways food can be grown and sold, as well as, the cheaper unhealthier ways. This experience shook him due to the openness in his education about the flaws in our food system. His time in Maryland helped him to properly look at nutrition without any known or unknown political biases. Afterwards, Dr. Ben went to get his Chiropractic Doctorate at Southern California University of Health Sciences.

While at school, he got his Applied Kinesiology certification and was the school’s club president in the technique. He twice went to Washington DC and helped fight for Chiropractic Rights in the new healthcare system. He graduated on the Dean’s List and was awarded Cum Laude. After school, Dr. Ben dove right into private practice treating thousands of different patient cases ranging from professional athletes, veterans, the homeless, special needs patients, pregnancy patients, children, the elderly, entire families, wellness patients, and even patients who saw holistic care as a last resort.

Dr. Ben has seen it all and confronts each case with a smile. His passion comes from helping people, with the confidence that something can be done about it. An eternal optimist, Dr. Ben truly cares about restoring health and allowing his patients to flourish in whatever goals they have.

Laguna Hills Acupuncturist

Dr. Vanessa graduated from Southern California University of Health Sciences with a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She is a diplomate in Oriental Medicine and is certified by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She has done further study in Taichung, Taiwan at the Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and has volunteered with many charities to help bring the healing power of acupuncture to underserved communities. Dr. Vanessa has also helped provide care for the patients of the Oncology Center of Hope and Innovation. She has a drive to combine acupuncture with evidence-based medicine. This passion has allowed her to conduct various studies including her research that was presented to the American Public Health Association on her work on acupuncture and it’s benefits for migraines. She has also conducted a case study on the positive effects of acupuncture for addiction and smoking cessation. Her passions include treating sports injury, pain management and musculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. Vanessa brings a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective to her patients. Along with Acupuncture, she further specializes in cupping, Tui Na (Eastern Massage), gua sha (scraping) as well as Chinese herbal medicine and nutrition. Many people see Dr. Vanessa to improve their lives and achieve balance to their bodies. When she is not here, you can find her teaching student Chiropractors and Acupuncturists at her Alma Mater, SCUHS in Whittier, Ca.