Posture, Performance, Recovery
D.C., C.S.C.S., C.C.W.P.
Dr. Devin Shea D.C., C.S.C.S., C.C.W.P., F.C.B.P.T
Dr. Shea was born and raised in San Diego, California. He was a three-sport (football, basketball, and volleyball) athlete at University City High School and was awarded the San Diego Player of the Year in Volleyball. He later received a scholarship for volleyball to UC Irvine where he did his undergraduate work. Dr. Shea completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences in 2008. Shortly after, he founded Aligned Life Chiropractic and Wellness.
Aligned Life became the gold standard for postural-based chiropractic care and spine-related disorders in San Diego. Through a holistic approach to health that includes exercise, nutrition, stress management and chiropractic care patients of all ages and backgrounds have gotten their health back while working with the Aligned Life team. Dr. Shea believes in first identifying the cause of the patient’s problem through in-depth consultation, examination, postural photos, and X-rays.
He and the Aligned Life team then create a customized treatment plan for each patient. Dr. Shea and his wife Shreya were married in 2005 and share two children; Kieren and Dylan. He is passionate about travel, spending time outdoors with his family, and triathlon. His life goal is to help people find inspiration within themselves to improve their health and live out their purpose.
EDUCATION
CREDENTIALS
- Founder of Aligned Life Chiropractic and Wellness 2008
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.)
- Advanced Certified Chiropractic Biophysics Practitioner (F.C.B.P.T)
- Crossfit Mobility Certified
- Member of the Gonstead Clinical Studies Society
- Certified Chiropractic Wellness Practitioner (C.C.W.P.)
- Gonstead Extremity Certified
- Associate faculty at Logan College of Chiropractic
- Associate faculty at Southern California University of Health Sciences
- Published author in the Journal of Spinal Health and Performance (Vol. 2024 Issue 2 pages 1-36)
OFFICE MANAGER
Jenn DeSimone
Jenn was born in Colorado, but moved to the big island of Hawaii, when she was just a baby. She spent her early childhood years there until she was 10 and her parents decided to move to San Luis Obispo County. She lived there until she was 24, and then decided to try something new and move to San Diego. Growing up on the beaches of Hawaii has been such a huge part of Jenn’s life that you’ll find her at the beach any chance she can get.
Her love for the outdoors and sports are still in her blood. When not at ALCW, Jenn loves to work out, spend time with her 2 beautiful boys and wife. Jenn is also a NASM Certified Personal trainer and runs a women’s only personal training business out of her home. Jenn has 2 dogs that she treats like her babies, so please make sure to stop and show her some pictures of your fur babies whenever you’re in the office.
CERTIFICATIONS
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
D.C., C.S.C.S., C.C.W.P.
Dr. Trinity Rios D.C.
Dr. Trinity Rios was raised in California and has a lifelong passion for movement, athletic performance, and helping people live healthier lives. She earned her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Clinical Movement, developing a strong foundation in sports medicine, biomechanics, and performance-based care.
She received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan University, with advanced training in Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP), Diversified, and Gonstead techniques—approaches centered on structural correction, measurable outcomes, and evidence-based spine care.
Dr. Rios helps active individuals reduce pain, improve function, and reach their full physical potential through personalized care. Her approach integrates chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue therapy, postural correction, and movement-based rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis on the mind–body connection for lasting results.
She is passionate about patient education, community health, and empowering individuals of all activity levels—from athletes to those seeking better mobility and everyday comfort. Outside the clinic, Dr. Rios enjoys strength training, outdoor activities, and continually expanding her clinical expertise to deliver the highest level of care.
EDUCATION
Logan University – Doctor of Chiropractic
California State University Fullerton– B.S. in Kinesiology, Clinical Movement Emphasis, Cum Laude
CLINICAL TRAINING & TECHNIQUES
- Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP)
- Diversified Technique
- Gonstead Method
- Soft-Tissue Therapy & Myofascial Techniques
- Postural & Biomechanical Correction
- Movement-based Rehabilitation
SPECIALTIES
- Structural spinal correction
- Athletic performance optimization
- Injury prevention & recovery
- Postural restoration
- Mind–body–focused wellness care
PHILOSOPHY
Dr. Rios believes that health begins with alignment—both physically and mentally. Her mission is to help people reconnect with their bodies, restore healthy movement patterns, and build a foundation for long-term vitality.
