“Every equestrian rider or athlete needs this office part of their team. Especially if you have ever had a concussion or traumatic brain injury! They have significantly improved my overall brain performance for riding horses, playing golf, and running a business.”
Sports Medicine Clinic in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Brain Recovery & Sports Performance
Concussion recovery, neurological rehabilitation and performance training, for athletes and for people rebuilding after a brain injury or stroke. Chiropractic- and rehabilitation-led care, coordinated with your physician.
In house, in Rancho Santa Fe
GyroStim
Listed in the official GyroStim provider directory: the only Southern California listing (September 2026).
Check the directoryWhere the pros go
Trusted by numerous professional athletes
Christian McCaffrey, DJ Moore, DeMarcus Walker, Raquel Pennington, Juan Archuleta and more, named with their consent.
Meet the athletesYour first visit: about 90 minutes, plus data and history gathering.
5.0 from 11 Google reviewsWhy True Performance
Four things, one roof
We combine neurological rehabilitation, individualized care and specialized technology to address the physical, cognitive and neurological demands of recovery and performance. Each plan begins with a thorough evaluation.
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One concussion program, planned together
Vestibular and oculomotor work, GyroStim, neurofeedback and hyperbaric oxygen, combined in one program under one roof, so every part of your plan is built from the same evaluation.
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GyroStim, in house
A computer-controlled, multi-axis rotational chair that combines precise movement with visual targeting to challenge balance, processing speed and coordination. Intensity is adjusted to your current function.
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A hyperbaric chamber on site
Sessions take place in a pressurized monoplace chamber in the clinic, where you breathe normally. Hyperbaric oxygen may complement a broader rehabilitation plan when it fits your assessment findings.
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Experience with elite athletes
Before founding True Performance in Rancho Santa Fe, Dr. McWhorter served as a chiropractic consultant to the Denver Broncos, working with elite athletes to improve recovery and performance.
Patient and athlete stories
Where the pros go
Trusted by numerous professional athletes, and by patients rebuilding after a concussion, a brain injury or a stroke.
It’s taken my game to the next level.
“We are seeing Dr. Jeff because my husband had a stroke. We love that he rehab’s the brain and we are already seeing so much cognitive improvement. He has only had 7 sessions and we can’t wait to see the results.”
“What really sets True Performance apart is the staff. Every single person I worked with was not only extremely knowledgeable, but also genuinely compassionate.”
“From my very first visit, he made me feel understood and supported. … My plan included several of his advanced modalities: GyroStim, Dynavision, Class IV laser, HBOT, neurofeedback, and his gentle chiropractic care.”
“Working with Dr. McWhorter, I completed 40 sessions that included neurofeedback, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), GyroStim, and Dynavision. This combination of treatments helped address past athletic brain injuries and made a noticeable difference in how my brain and body functioned.”
“After 20 sessions I was back to normal and had my memory return and was able to bring my brain out of the sympathetic fight or flight to a calm well balanced state.”
Verbatim excerpts from Google reviews. Individual results vary.
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Book your comprehensive evaluation
Start with a complimentary 15-minute intro call. Talk with our team about your concerns and learn whether a comprehensive evaluation may be an appropriate next step.
- Call15 minutes, by phone, with our team
- VisitAbout 90 minutes, plus data and history gathering
- PlanShaped around your findings, current needs and personal goals
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Our services
Explore care options for your goals
Sports Rehab & Performance Care
For athletes at every level: rehab after a sports injury, and training for the visual, cognitive and sensorimotor skills behind reaction time, coordination and decision-making. Plans are shaped around your sport, position and baseline, and complement the work you already do with coaches and trainers.
See how athlete care works
Focus program
Concussion Rehab
Begins with a detailed review of nervous system function; care may include vestibular stimulation, reaction and cognitive training, neurofeedback and chiropractic care.
Concussion rehab, step by step
Rehabilitation Center in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
After a concussion, stroke or traumatic brain injury, balance, visual processing, coordination, attention and reaction time can all change. A comprehensive nervous system assessment shows which abilities need closer attention, and care is built around your current tolerance.
How neurological rehab is plannedPhysical Rehabilitation Center in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
For spinal injuries, back and neck pain, sciatica and joint problems. We look at how the injury affects movement, comfort and the communication between brain and body, then combine rehabilitation with Class IV laser therapy or peripheral nerve stimulation when they fit.
Physical rehab after an injuryChiropractor in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Dr. Jeff McWhorter, D.C., uses gentle, precise adjustments selected for the spinal segment involved and the findings of your examination. Chiropractic care may be part of neurological rehabilitation or continue as your physical demands change.
Adjustments, explainedWellness Center in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Energy, focus, performance and day-to-day well-being influence one another. We take time to understand what has changed before discussing a next step, which may include hyperbaric oxygen therapy or lab testing, depending on what your evaluation shows.
Wellness care beyond rehabBiofeedback Therapist in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Neurofeedback tracks brainwave activity in real time and gives immediate feedback, so you can practice more regulated patterns. A qEEG brain map may guide the plan. Sessions are led by our Neurofeedback Director, with BCN-certified consultants.
Neurofeedback and brain mappingIV Therapy Service in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Customized nutrient infusions for recovery, training, travel or hydration. Each formula is selected with your history and goals in mind, and our team explains the proposed ingredients before your session.
How an infusion is chosenPain Control Clinic in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Pain can change how you move, sleep and work. We look at your history, symptom patterns and the activities you want back, then discuss conservative options such as near-infrared light therapy and PEMF therapy, on their own or with chiropractic care.
Conservative pain care optionsThe numbers we can stand behind
Individual results vary.
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Southern California listing in the official GyroStim provider directory
gyrostim.com/locations, September 2026
5.0
Google rating
From 11 Google reviews
12
Professional athletes named on our wall
Each named with their consent
90min
Your first visit
Plus data and history gathering
Conditions we treat
Where does it hurt, or what changed?
Head injury and brain
Dizziness and balance
Focus, mood and energy
Back, neck and joints
Nerve and persistent pain
Who you will work with
The team behind your plan
Dr. Jeff McWhorter, D.C.
Founder · Chiropractor and Functional Neurology Expert
A chiropractor and functional neurology expert based in Rancho Santa Fe, with extensive experience in neurological rehabilitation, concussion recovery and performance optimization. Doctor of Chiropractic, Logan University.
Arsallan Ahmad, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
IV therapy, vitamin injections and lab review.
Lex Merrifield
Assistant Clinic Director and Neurofeedback Director
Yvonne Tate, PhD, LPC (Colorado), BCN, QEEG-D
Consultant
Rebecca Bassham, BCN, BCB, QEEG-T
Consultant
Stella
Office therapy dog
How it works
From first call to reassessment
A 15-minute intro call
Talk with our team about your concerns and whether a comprehensive evaluation is the right next step.
Your first visit
About 90 minutes, plus data and history gathering: a detailed look at balance, visual processing, coordination, attention and reaction time.
Your plan
Each plan is shaped around your findings, current needs and personal goals, not a template.
Reassess
Progress is reviewed throughout the plan, and the plan evolves with your function, tolerance and response.
“No game is important enough to gamble with a teenager’s brain.”Dr. Jeff McWhorter, D.C.
How payment works
Cost depends on the depth of your evaluation, the number of sessions and the services in your plan. Ask us, and we will walk you through it before you commit.
Ask us: (858) 285-0073The clinic
Inside the clinic
Visit
Find us in Rancho Santa Fe
True Performance, Rancho Santa Fe
18029 Calle Ambiente, Suite 507Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
In Cielo Village (858) 285-0073
| Monday to Thursday | 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
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| Friday | 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who does what
| Provider | What they typically do |
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| Orthopedic surgeon | Diagnoses and surgically treats bone, joint and ligament injuries. |
| Sports-medicine physician | Diagnoses injuries, orders imaging, prescribes and makes medical return-to-play decisions. |
| Physical therapist | Restores strength, mobility and function with guided exercise. |
| True Performance | Chiropractic- and rehabilitation-led neurological and physical rehabilitation, performance training and recovery services, coordinated with your physician. |
Is True Performance a medical doctor’s office?
No. True Performance is a chiropractic- and rehabilitation-led clinic, founded by Dr. Jeff McWhorter, D.C. We coordinate with your physician, who stays responsible for medical diagnosis and treatment.
What happens during the first visit?
Your first visit takes about 90 minutes, plus data and history gathering. It looks at the physical, electrical and chemical aspects of nervous system function, and may include qEEG brain mapping and lab testing.
How is GyroStim different from other balance therapies?
GyroStim uses a computer-controlled, multi-axis rotational chair to combine precise movement with visual, cognitive and sensorimotor tasks. Unlike balance exercises on a stationary surface, the direction, speed and intensity of each rotation can be closely adjusted to your assessment.
How does neurofeedback work?
Sensors on the scalp record electrical brainwave activity and translate it into real-time visual or auditory feedback, so you can practice more regulated patterns during guided sessions. It is non-invasive and does not deliver electrical stimulation to the brain.
Book your evaluation
Chiropractic- and rehabilitation-led care in Rancho Santa Fe, for athletes and for people rebuilding after a brain injury or stroke.