Chiropractic care
near UCSD —
covered by UC SHIP
Dr. Jordan Loewenstein is in-network with Anthem Blue Cross. UCSD students typically pay $30 per visit with no deductible. Less than 2 miles from campus.
What your coverage
costs — and how to use it
Three numbers to know. Then three steps. That's it.
with us
UC SHIP typically does not cover visits without a prior written referral from Student Health Services. Referrals are generally not issued retroactively — if you skip this step, you may be responsible for the full cost. The process below is straightforward once you know it.
Call SHS at (858) 534-3300 and request an appointment for a chiropractic referral. Tell them you're experiencing back, neck, or musculoskeletal pain. In-person or telehealth appointments are both available.
Once you have your written referral, call (858) 558-3111 or book online through ZocDoc. Let us know you're a UCSD student with UC SHIP. Same-week appointments are often available.
Bring your UC SHIP card and your SHS referral. Dr. Loewenstein bills Anthem Blue Cross directly. You pay your $30 copay at the visit. No claims forms, no reimbursement process on your end.
Your referral is typically valid for the full benefit year for the condition it covers — so one SHS appointment generally covers all your chiropractic visits that year. Coverage details vary; we're happy to help verify your specific plan before your first visit.
Not just close
to campus.
The right fit.
Dr. Loewenstein sees a lot of students — and has for years. Here's why they keep coming back and referring friends.
Benefits are verified before your first visit. You know your copay before you walk in. No surprise bills.
Tech neck, backpack strain, RIMAC injuries, tension headaches — these are the most common cases here. Dr. Loewenstein has seen them all.
A plan is built around what you actually need. Most acute issues resolve in a handful of visits. Nothing is pushed beyond what makes sense.
If you've never been to a chiropractor before, everything gets explained before it's done. You're in control at every step.
If you're reading this,
you probably have one of these.
Over 90% of college students experience musculoskeletal pain in a given year. Fewer than 10% treat it. Your UC SHIP benefit is already there — might as well use it.
45 minutes.
No surprises.
First-time patients always want to know what actually happens. Here it is.
Dr. Loewenstein reviews your symptoms, history, and what makes things better or worse.
Range of motion, posture, orthopedic and neurological testing. Confirms the right approach.
Dr. Loewenstein explains what he found and what treatment looks like before anything begins. Your call entirely.
May include heat, muscle work, traction, Active Release Technique, and a chiropractic adjustment — based on your exam findings.
"I had never been to a chiropractor before and was honestly nervous. Dr. Loewenstein explained everything before he did it, which made a huge difference. My neck pain from studying cleared up within a few visits."
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The honest answers
to real concerns.
Not how it works here. Treatment ends when your problem is resolved. No prepaid packages, no pressure to keep coming. Most acute issues clear in a handful of visits.
It's gas releasing from the joint — the same thing as cracking your knuckles. Harmless. Most patients find the immediate pressure release satisfying. If you're uncomfortable with it, that's communicated and respected.
That doesn't happen here. Dr. Loewenstein gives you a realistic plan based on your actual situation at the first visit. If four visits will address your issue, that's the recommendation.
A D.C. completes a 4-year graduate program in diagnosis, anatomy, and musculoskeletal care. Dr. Loewenstein also holds a Master's in Nutrition and is ART certified — the same method used by professional sports programs.
Common questions,
answered directly.
Yes. UC SHIP covers chiropractic under "Therapy Services." At an in-network provider like Dr. Loewenstein, most students pay $30 per visit with the deductible waived. Going out-of-network means 40% coinsurance plus your deductible — and retroactive referrals are not issued. Coverage details vary; we recommend verifying your specific plan before your first visit.
Yes — and this is the most important step. UC SHIP typically requires a written referral from UCSD Student Health Services before your first off-campus chiropractic visit. Call SHS at (858) 534-3300. Referrals are generally not issued retroactively — if you skip this step, you may be personally responsible for the cost.
Most UC SHIP students pay approximately $30 per visit at in-network providers, with the deductible waived. Dr. Loewenstein bills Anthem directly — there's no paperwork for you to file and no reimbursement process. Confirm your exact copay when benefits are verified.
Your first visit takes about 45–60 minutes. Dr. Loewenstein reviews your health history, performs a physical exam, and walks you through a care plan — before doing anything. You're in control at every step and nothing begins without your full consent. If treatment starts that day, it may include heat, soft tissue work, traction, and a chiropractic adjustment based on what the exam finds.
Most patients feel relief rather than pain. The popping sound is gas releasing from the joint space — the same thing as cracking your knuckles. Some mild soreness after the first visit is normal (like starting a new workout) and typically fades within 24 hours.
Acute injuries often respond in 4–8 visits. Chronic postural issues that have built up over time may take longer. Dr. Loewenstein gives you a realistic estimate at the first visit — no prepaid visit packages, no long-term contracts.
Yes. Many headaches students experience — especially during finals — are cervicogenic or tension-type, driven by prolonged forward head posture and tight neck muscles. These respond well to chiropractic care, particularly upper cervical adjustments and soft tissue work on surrounding musculature.
Yes. Students on private insurance should check whether their plan covers chiropractic and whether Dr. Loewenstein is in-network. Call (858) 558-3111 and the team will verify your plan before your first visit. Cash-pay options are also available.
Your back, your neck,
your injury — covered.
UC SHIP benefits. Straightforward referral process. Same-week availability. No phone call required to book.