Dr. Daniel S. Brannigan, DC

Dr. Daniel S. Brannigan, DC, is a highly experienced chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner based in Sacramento, California. With over 22 years of clinical experience, he is the founder and owner of Brannigan Health, where he focuses on managing chronic conditions through functional medicine while continuing to provide chiropractic care. Dr. Brannigan is known for his outcome-driven approach, combining curiosity, advanced diagnostics, and evidence-based treatments to produce measurable improvements in patient health.

After graduating from Life Chiropractic College West in 2004, Dr. Brannigan began his career as a chiropractor and soon devoted a decade of service to CARES Clinic, an HIV-focused medical facility in Sacramento. There, he managed complex chronic pain and infectious-disease–related conditions, gaining extensive experience in integrative patient care and holistic management strategies. Around 2014–2015, he transitioned into functional medicine and functional neurology, expanding his practice to address conditions such as autism, Parkinson’s disease, and other chronic health challenges.

In his clinical practice, Dr. Brannigan employs autonomic and reflex testing alongside functional neurology techniques to identify organ dysfunction and uncover hidden toxins and heavy metals. His philosophy emphasizes results over routine maintenance care, seeking treatments that produce meaningful, measurable outcomes for patients. He has also lectured at UC Davis Medical Center for their chronic pain management fellowship and completed a fellowship program with MAPS, deepening his expertise in functional medicine approaches.

Dr. Brannigan is an active member of MAPS and maintains strong professional connections with his previous clinical affiliations. His dedication to advancing patient care has earned him recognition, including selection to represent California in the 2026 edition of America’s Best in Medicine. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to both innovation and compassion, combining scientific rigor with personalized care for each patient.

For aspiring healthcare practitioners, Dr. Brannigan advises pursuing chiropractic medicine only if it aligns with a true passion for helping patients. He emphasizes the importance of clinical excellence, continuous learning, and a results-oriented mindset, believing that meaningful patient outcomes should always guide medical practice. His career reflects a dedication to improving lives through integrative, evidence-based approaches that prioritize both health and quality of life.

• Doctor of Chiropractic, Life Chiropractic College West
• Fellowship / Internship through MAPS

• Licensed Chiropractor, California
• Functional Medicine Practitioner (Fellowship-trained)

• Selected to represent California in America’s Best in Medicine, 2026 Edition

• MAPS (Membership)
• Former clinical role at CARES Clinic
• Lecturer at UC Davis Medical Center (Chronic Pain Management Fellowship)

• Volunteered at CARES Clinic, Sacramento, managing complex chronic pain and HIV-related conditions

Lectured on chronic pain management and functional medicine applications at UC Davis Medical Center
Completed fellowship training with MAPS, contributing to functional medicine knowledge dissemination