Superior health & balance, rooted in Kona
Dr. Tod Ichishita and his team at Big Island Chiropractic have a great deal to offer patients needing chiropractic care, combining enthusiasm with an incredibly friendly, welcoming atmosphere so every visit feels like a positive one.
Every patient is different, even when the condition is the same
Your treatment is tailored to your individual needs, goals, and physical condition.
Neck & Back Pain
Care that helps you recover without relying on drugs, by getting to the source.
Headaches
Restoring spinal alignment can ease tension behind recurring headaches.
Sports Injuries
Athletic training & sports medicine background informs recovery for active patients.
Work Injuries
Addressing the underlying issue behind on-the-job strain, not just the symptom.
Auto Injuries
From whiplash to collision strain, care tailored to how the injury happened.
How we treat it
Award-winning, quality chiropractic care for the whole family.
Dr. Tod Ichishita, DC
Born and raised in Kona, Dr. Tod graduated with honors from Konawaena High School, where a football injury was severe enough that his medical doctor advised him to quit the sport. A local chiropractor, Dr. Alfred Valenzuela, helped him instead, and he was able to keep playing pain-free. That experience is what set him on this path. He went on to the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, graduating in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine in the top 2% of his class, before attending the prestigious Palmer Chiropractic College West in San Jose, California.
In 1999, Dr. Ichishita graduated from Palmer West with both academic and clinical honors. He then returned home to Kailua-Kona to open his practice, bringing a rare combination of chiropractic and sports-medicine training to how he understands the body.
Outside the office, he's stayed close to the sport that started it all, volunteering to coach for the Kona Crush Soccer Academy and serving as Head Coach of the Konawaena High School Boys Soccer team from 2017 to 2021. The rest of his time goes to his family.
"As a doctor, I take great pride in the high level of care my team delivers on a daily basis. Our hope is that you'll notice the incredibly friendly and inviting atmosphere the minute you walk in the door."
Dr. Tod Ichishita, Clinic DirectorCarolyn Carter, Office Manager, is also a Konawaena High School graduate and has worked alongside Dr. Tod since 1999. A Certified Chiropractic Assistant for over 35 years, she manages the office's day-to-day operations and, outside of work, enjoys bowling, surfing, and canoe paddling.
A record patients have voted for, year after year
- Best ChiropractorConsumers Research Council of America, 2006 & 2007
- Best Chiropractor in the WestWest Hawaii Today readers, 2010
- Lei Niho Palaoa AwardBest on the Big Island, 2014 – 2016
- Best Chiropractor of Kailua-Kona2022 & 2023
Dr. Ichishita and his team take great pride in the high level of chiropractic care they provide, the kind of consistency that comes from over two decades treating families in the same community, many of whom return year after year.
What to expect before you arrive
Going to the chiropractor is a new experience for many people. Here's what actually happens.
New patient paperwork
As with any doctor's visit, you'll start by completing some new-patient paperwork covering your history and current concerns.
Meet Dr. Tod
Your first visit is really about getting to know your chiropractor and discussing your history, condition, and goals.
Discuss & examine
You'll talk through your concerns and expectations, with every chance to ask questions before treatment begins.
Have questions before your first appointment?
Contact the OfficeWe'd love to see you
Office Hours
Providing chiropractic care for the whole family with Aloha.
| Monday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | Closed |
We're always happy to hear from you. Please don't use email to book; call the office directly instead.