Meet the Team

Dr. Noah Kaplan, D.C., D.C.C.J.P

Dr. Noah Kaplan is among the most elite Upper Cervical Chiropractors in Northern California and is the owner of Advance Upper Cervical Chiropractic in Walnut Creek.  He is Board Certified in the Blair Technique and a member of the Blair Chiropractic Society.  He has recently earned his Diplomate in CranioCervical Junction Procedures (DCCJP), one of the highest honors in the Upper Cervical field.  He is the only Diplomate in Northern California and one of only 60 in the world to receive this specialist designation from the International Chiropractic Association.  He is a long-standing member of the Council on Upper Cervical Care.

Dr. Kaplan earned his Bachelor of Science at Saint Mary’s College and his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, CA.  He has done extensive post-graduate work in Blair and Knee-Chest Upper Cervical Technique in addition to his doctorate requirements. He has served on mission trips in El Salvador and San Quentin prison and currently trains doctors and students in Upper Cervical technique.

After practicing in Marin County for a year and a half, Dr. Kaplan opened his new Chiropractic office in his native East Bay community of Walnut Creek in September 2012.  He is proud to serve the Walnut Creek community with Upper Cervical Chiropractic care.

Dr. Kaplan utilizes a holistic approach to health, incorporating his knowledge of exercise as part of the wellness platform.  While under his care, Dr. Kaplan layers in ergonomic training, home exercises, and basic nutritional advice to help support the permanency of the spinal correction.

He lives in Walnut Creek with his wife and two children.

Dr. Ryan Lawlor, D.C.

Dr. Lawlor, co-owner and lead clinical director of Advance Upper Cervical Chiropractic in Walnut Creek, has been practicing Blair chiropractic for over 16 years. He solely concentrated on the Blair Technique throughout chiropractic school and went on to practice this specific upper cervical technique exclusively since his graduation, having learned from the upper cervical giant Dr. Tom Forest. Spending countless hours honing his analysis and adjusting skills in order to deliver the best care possible, Dr. Lawlor gives attention to detail and takes every case seriously. He is continuously looking for maximal patient outcomes in minimal time, as upper cervical care has been known to do so well.

Dr. Lawlor has been a member of the Blair Chiropractic Society for nearly two decades. He has served in different rolls throughout the years, including hosting the 2025 Annual Blair Conference in Dallas, Texas. He currently holds a seat on the advisory board for the Blair Chiropractic Society, is current chair of a committee, In previous years, he has also been fortunate enough to have served on the board for the ICA’s Council on Upper Cervical Care.

Dr. Lawlor earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, CA. He has done extensive post-graduate work specifically in the Blair Technique, in addition to his doctorate requirements. He (with Dr. Kaplan) has served on mission trips abroad in El Salvador, and more locally at San Quentin prison. Over the years, Dr. Lawlor has spent time on the Life West campus assisting Dr. Forest in educating students who are learning the Blair technique. He has also worked with dental offices in San Francisco to assist/advise in TMJ related issues, as well as various ENT offices assisting with both tinnitus and sinus cases.

He opened his office in 2012 in Union Square, and in 2013, Upper Cervical Chiropractic of San Francisco expanded into its current location in the famous Medico-Dental building at 490 Post Street. In 2025, Dr. Lawlor decided that teaming up with Dr. Kaplan in Walnut Creek was the best way to help strengthen the Blair Chiropractic footprint in the Bay Area, and in 2026, it became official. Together, they’re proud to serve the Walnut Creek community with the finest Upper Cervical Chiropractic care.

A native of the East Bay, Dr. Lawlor grew up in Pittsburg, CA and has lived coast-side in Daly City for 23 years. He’s married to his wife Marissa of 31 years and they have two active teenage boys that seem to “eat more than each of them can lift”. Away from the office, he enjoys spending time in his garage tinkering with old cars, shifting seasonally between Giants baseball to 49er football, drinking coffee and reading… but most of all, he really enjoys spending quality time with his family. Life has been good to him, he knows it and he’s grateful for it.

Dr. Larry Callaway, D.C.

A father of two, and pillar in the Walnut Creek community, Dr. Callaway is a distinguished Upper Cervical Chiropractor, recognized for his exceptional expertise and commitment to patient care. A valedictorian graduate of Life Chiropractic College West in
2008, Dr. Callaway has extended his chiropractic skills beyond the Bay Area to communities in El
Salvador and India. Dr. Callaway holds the rare distinction of being proficient in three major Upper
Cervical techniques: BLAIR, QSM3, and Knee Chest- a trifecta unmatched in the field.
With 17 years of clinical experience, he stands as the only Upper Cervical specialist with dual
certifications as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Certified Athletic Trainer
(ATC). This unique integration allows him to go far beyond spinal care, providing personalized strength,
stability, and mobility solutions that support the full spectrum of human performance and recovery.
In his professional journey, Dr. Callaway has presented research on improving balance at the World Golf
Fitness Summit and published a research paper on enhancing quality of life markers for an infant with a genetic lysosomal disorder. His clinical practice has provided relief to thousands of patients suffering from migraines, vertigo, and dizziness.

In his free time, Dr. Callaway is a coach and athletic trainer for multiple basketball teams and trains youth athletes, focusing on their physical and mental development. In addition, he has completed an Ironman 70.3, and continues to dedicate himself to personal fitness and endurance.

Kade Eades, Receptionist/Office Manager

Kade is a lifelong local, growing up in San Ramon and graduating from California High School. Prior to joining the team, Kade worked for 10 years as a retail manager with a focus on customer service. Kade has always had an interest in the health care field and helping people, and sees this position as a way to help people as directly as possible. When not busy assisting patients, Kade enjoys crafting, sewing, and spending time with spouse of over a decade, Stephen.