Welcome to Thrive Studios!
We’re glad you’re here—whether it’s your first visit or you’re coming back to learn more. Explore our site, check out what’s new, and reach out anytime with questions. We’d love to be your Santa Barbara chiropractors!
Drs. Tracy & Brian Johnson
Chiropractors
Contact Us:
📞 (805) 308-1750
✨ What’s New at Thrive
✨We’re excited to bring you the PulStar Adjusting System — the most advanced chiropractic analysis and adjustment technology available. Using computer-assisted analysis and gentle, precise impulses, PulStar delivers highly specific, measurable results in a comfortable, accurate way.
✨ We’re also excited to introduce the Foot Levelers 3D Laser Posture Scanner to our clinic! This advanced technology quickly analyzes your posture, foot balance, and weight distribution, giving us a clear picture of how your foundation affects your overall health. It also helps us determine whether custom orthotics may be beneficial to support long-term spinal alignment and wellness. (See NEW PATIENTS)
✨ We’ve also added Red Light Therapy and Biomat far-infrared therapy to enhance your healing. These therapies can:
Help your adjustments hold longer
Speed tissue repair & reduce inflammation
Boost energy & immune function
Relieve tension & stiffness
Support nervous system recovery
Together, these tools create a powerful, restorative experience that blends modern science with timeless chiropractic care — helping you heal faster and feel your best.
🧡 A Family Practice with a Purpose
At Thrive Studios, our mission is simple: to serve, uplift, and empower you to live your healthiest life. Whether you’re returning to care or visiting for the first time, you’ll find modern chiropractic paired with genuine, heartfelt connection.
Our Mission
Elevating our community through principled chiropractic care that restores balance, cultivates gratitude, and inspires a ripple of wellness across California’s Central Coast.
Our Vision
To be the Central Coast’s trusted hub for healing, connection, and education — helping you thrive in body, mind, and spirit.
Our Values
Love – The heart of all we do
Trust – Earned and honored
Gratitude – In every interaction
Healing – Through touch and intention
Connection – To self, others, and purpose
Simplicity – In care and communication
Ready to Get Started?
Choose from two easy options for your first visit: our standard $199 plan or a special $99 offer. Both include consultation, exam, scans, posture analysis, and your first adjustment.
You’ll have a little homework before your visit—just enough to help you know what to expect and set the stage for your healing journey.
Visit our New Patients page to learn more and pick the best option for you!
Our #1 goal is to detect and correct spinal subluxations, allowing the body to heal naturally.
ABOUT INSURANCE
"We believe in making chiropractic care accessible and affordable for everyone. To keep our services straightforward and our prices low, we do not accept insurance or Medicare. This way, we can focus on providing you with the best care without the extra paperwork!"
Go to NEW PATIENTS tab and see “Why We Don’t Accept Insurance” for more information.
Healing the World
One Spine
at a Time.
Dr. Tracy & Dr. Brian Johnson with their 3 boys.
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Tracy Johnson, D.C.
WIFE, MOTHER, TEACHER, SPEAKER, AND DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC.
Dr. Tracy Johnson, D.C. received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from California State University, Fresno. A 2000 honors graduate from Life Chiropractic College West, the foundation of her clinical practice comes from extensive training and certification in Network Spinal Analysis (NSA), Diversified Adjusting, and Pediatrics. Demonstrating her deep commitment to complete family care, she has attended numerous pediatric adjusting seminars. Dr. Tracy is certified in The Webster In-Utero Constraint Technique that assists in infant positioning for normal and healthy delivery and holds certificates in both Yoga and Reflexology.
She has been co-owner and Doctor at:
The Healing Loft / Santa Barbara, CA 1999 to 2007
One Boulder Health / Boulder, CO 2008 to 2011
Sol Studio / Ajijic, Jalisco, MX. 2011 to 2012
Thrive Studios / Santa Barbara, CA 2012 - 2023 & 2025 - Present
SPEAKING/TEACHING: Dr. Tracy is a speaker and educator to health care providers. Her presentations cover Chiropractic Technique, Nutrition, Wellness and Stress Management. She taught for Back To Chiropractic CEU Seminars for many years.
Dr. Brian Johnson, D.C.
HUSBAND, FATHER, TEACHER, SPEAKER, COACH, AUTHOR, AND DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC.
A 1999 honors graduate of Life Chiropractic College West, Dr. Brian blends decades of clinical expertise with a passion for teaching and empowering patients. His background includes caring for professional and Olympic athletes, training doctors across more than 40 clinics, and leading wellness programs that integrate the latest technology with the timeless principles of chiropractic.
After serving in corporate leadership with The Joint Chiropractic, he returned to Thrive Studios in 2025 with his wife, Dr. Tracy Johnson, bringing renewed vision and the PulStar Adjusting Instrument — a computer-assisted, precision-based approach to chiropractic care. Committed to lifelong wellness, Dr. Brian champions the power of a clear nervous system, purposeful movement, clean nutrition, and a strong mindset for living with vitality and connection.
Pulstar
Why PulStar?
The PulStar uses gentle, computer-guided impulses for precise, painless adjustments — perfect for kids, seniors, and anyone wary of “popping.”
Gentle: Comfortable for all ages
Precise: Real-time analysis targets problem areas
Measurable: Tracks progress over time
Efficient: Quick, effective relief
It’s personalized, science-based care that helps you heal with confidence.
🔬 The Science Behind PulStar
At Thrive Studios, we use the PulStar Adjusting System — a gentle, computer-guided tool that analyzes, measures, and adjusts the spine with incredible accuracy, without twisting, cracking, or popping.
How it Works:
Analyze: Sensors detect stiffness or imbalance and display results in real time.
Adjust: Low-force, targeted impulses restore motion and reduce tension.
Track: Progress is measured and stored so you can see your improvements over time.
Why Patients Love PulStar:
Gentle & pain-free
Quick treatments
Safe for all ages & conditions
Data you can see and trust
It’s chiropractic care that’s precise, comfortable, and backed by modern science — helping you heal smarter and faster.
