Dr. Paul Malavenda, DC
Miami chiropractor since 1987. Life University graduate, six post-doctoral certifications, fluent in English and Spanish.
At a glance
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Life University, 1987
- 39 years practicing in Miami
- Six post-doctoral certifications
- English and Spanish
- Health District · free parking
Dr. Paul Malavenda, DC is a chiropractic physician in Miami, Florida who has practiced in this city since 1987. He graduated from Life University in 1987, holds six post-doctoral certifications, treats patients in both English and Spanish, and practices at 1400 NW 10th Ave, Suite 103, in Miami's Health District.
Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Paul Malavenda, DC · Life University, 1987 · 39 years in practice in Miami · Last reviewed October 27, 2026
Thirty-nine years in one city
Dr. Malavenda graduated from Life University in 1987 and began practicing in Miami the same year. He has been here ever since. That continuity matters more than it might sound: he has treated multiple generations of the same Miami families, and he has seen how injuries from this city specifically — expressway collisions, long hospital shifts in the Health District, construction work, heat and humidity, the particular toll of a car-dependent commute — actually present over decades.
What sets his approach apart is that he treats the whole person rather than chasing a symptom. He combines hands-on chiropractic adjustment with acupuncture, nutritional guidance, and careful diagnostic imaging to find what is actually driving the pain, then builds a plan at the patient's pace, with the time to explain what he found and why it matters.
Education and credentials
| Credential | What it means |
|---|---|
| DC | Doctor of Chiropractic — Life University, 1987 |
| CCSP | Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician — post-doctoral training in athletic injury, assessment, and return-to-play care |
| LAc | Licensed Acupuncturist — licensed to provide acupuncture in addition to chiropractic care |
| DIACT | Diplomate, clinical thermology — post-doctoral training in thermal imaging |
| MUA | Certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia — an advanced procedure few Miami chiropractors are trained to perform |
| CFMP | Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner — training in nutrition and whole-system contributors to pain |
What he treats
Dr. Malavenda treats back pain, sciatica, neck pain, headaches, whiplash and auto-accident injuries, scoliosis, sports injuries, disc problems, and the musculoskeletal discomfort of pregnancy through prenatal and Webster-technique care. He also provides acupuncture, disc decompression, massage therapy, nutritional counseling, and custom Foot Levelers orthotics. The full list is on the services page.
Languages
Dr. Malavenda is fluent in English and Spanish and treats patients in both. Se habla español. Spanish-speaking patients can read about his care at 305 My Chiro en español.
Where he practices
305 My Chiro is at 1400 NW 10th Ave, Suite 103, Miami, FL 33136, in Miami's Health District, with free on-site parking and three Metrorail stops from Government Center. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, and Saturday by appointment.
Book an appointment or call or text 305-MY-CHIRO (305-692-4476). Most health insurance and Florida PIP accepted. Se habla español.
Dr. Malavenda is licensed as a chiropractic physician in the State of Florida. His license may be verified through the Florida Department of Health licensee search. The post-doctoral certifications above were awarded by independent certifying bodies and are not State-recognized specialties. This page is general information about the practice and is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan for any individual.