Meet the Doctors

Dr. Ron Schmidt is a California board-licensed Chiropractor serving the Santa Cruz community.

Dr. Ron Schmidt has been helping people with pain in the clinic in Santa Cruz, CA. As a Chiropractor since 2005. Dr. Schmidt has been committed to promoting optimal health and well being of  patients for over 30 years.

Dr. Schmidt uses the ABC technique (Advanced Bio-structural Correction) and focuses on over all wellness. This approach to wellness means looking for underlying causes of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be causing symptoms at the time) and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments that would optimize the conditions for normal function. Using this unique approach, Dr. Schmidt is able to help you to accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health.

Dr. Ron Schmidt graduated from Palmer West and has been in practice for over 30 years. Dr. Schmidt started a practice in Tracy, CA that received the 'Best in Tracy' award six years in a row.  In 2003, Dr. Schmidt received the 'Most Valuable Chiropractor' of the Western Region by the Masters Circle, an organization that develops leaders in Chiropractic with high ethical standards.  Dr. Schmidt was deemed out of a group of 2000 chiropractors spanning from Utah to Hawaii to be in the most valuable in regards to providing the highest standard of care to the patients while giving back to the respective community.  Dr. Schmidt has been practicing at Action Chiropractic since 2005 and is determined to maintain his education and application of the most recent researched techniques and up to date diagnostic equipment to provide the best and most complete care for the patient.

Dr. Coral Ann Brady, DC

Dr. Coral is a California native who graduated from the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) in 2018 with a Bachelor of Sciences in Human Biology. Initially, her goal was to attend medical school. However, after working at a public health nonprofit organization for over two years, reflecting deeply on her career path, and experiencing the benefits of chiropractic care, she decided to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic West (PCCW) in San Jose. She graduated in 2023 with Magna Cum Laude honors. Dr. Coral demonstrated leadership among her peers, who selected her as the Palmer West Student Fellowship Awardee. She is also a member of the Pi Tau Delta International Chiropractic Society. Now, Dr. Coral is a licensed associate chiropractor at Action Chiropractic Center in Santa Cruz, California. Additionally, she is a Yoga Alliance certified registered yoga teacher (RYT® 200) and a Salimpour School S101a: Fundamentals 1 certified belly dancer.

My Story

Before pursuing her chiropractic career, Coral aspired to attend medical school and become a surgeon. During her time at UCSC, she experienced severe back and rib pain that significantly affected her daily life. Seeking relief, she turned to chiropractic care from Dr. Ron Schmidt at Action Chiropractic, which proved to be the only effective treatment. In 2016, she began working at Action as a myofascial soft tissue therapist, deepening her knowledge and appreciation for the chiropractic profession.

Following college, Coral worked at the Health Improvement Partnership, a Santa Cruz County public health nonprofit organization. There, she gained insight into complex healthcare systems and issues such as social determinants of health, systemic healthcare flaws, physician burnout, and limited public health resources. This experience led her to reevaluate her career path, ultimately choosing a profession that allowed her to spend quality time with patients, provide education, and deliver hands-on treatment rather than prescribing pharmaceutical medicine or surgery.

As a healer, Dr. Coral values an integrative approach to wellness. In 2024, she completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, enhancing her understanding of holistic health. Combining her yoga knowledge with chiropractic care, she offers personalized treatment plans to help patients achieve optimal health and balance.

With a background in dance, Coral possesses expertise in posture, movement, anatomy, and proprioception. She began dancing at a young age and discovered belly dancing at 16, a passion she continues with the Desert Dream Dance Company in Santa Cruz.

Dr. Coral's diverse skills and passions contribute to her comprehensive approach to healthcare. She emphasizes strength and resistance training, incorporating tailored exercises into her chiropractic practice to help patients strengthen their bodies. Trained in techniques such as Advanced BioStructural Correction™ (ABC), Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization therapy, and Myofascial Release Therapy, Dr. Coral empowers patients to actively participate in their wellness journey both inside and outside the office.