Family Medicine Physician-led Osteopathic Treatment. Grounded in whole-person care.
Welcome to this small physician practice where we have time to listen, connect, and consider your health as a whole.
Dr. Van Niekerk offers targeted and personalized osteopathic manipulation with the background of a board-certified family medicine physician.
Whether you are looking for hands-on treatment, another perspective on your health, or simply a physician who can take the time to look at the bigger picture, the goal is to help you feel informed, cared for and connected to your health.
Health in Rhythm as Philosophy of Care:
Health is dynamic, not simply the absence of disease
The body has interconnected systems that influence one another
Healing involves finding balance, adapting, and restoring function
Sleep, movement, stress, relationships, and daily habits all matter
Health changes throughout different seasons of life
Your Neighborhood Osteopathic Physician
Anna van Niekerk, DO
I am a board-certified family medicine physician who believes good healthcare starts with taking the time to understand the whole person.
My approach combines the breadth of family medicine with my particular passion for osteopathic medicine, hands-on care, and whole-person health. I enjoy caring for people across all stages of life with an emphasis on thoughtful prevention, practical health guidance, and individualized care.
I earned my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, and completed my family medicine residency at UC San Diego, where I was recognized for leadership in osteopathic medicine. Throughout my career, I have pursued additional training and experience in integrative medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and procedural care.
My work has included caring for patients in community health centers, serving as a clinic director for a federally qualified health center, teaching and mentoring family medicine residents, and helping expand access to osteopathic manipulative treatment. I have practiced and taught in diverse clinical settings, including UC San Diego Health, the University of Pennsylvania, and Mayo Clinic in Florida.
Today, I continue to practice primary care with UC San Diego Health while building a smaller private practice centered around the kind of care I value most: unhurried, relationship-based, hands-on, and personalized.
I’m especially passionate about creating a space where patients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to take an active role in their health.
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