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About Birch Pain & Spine Group

A coordinated, team-based practice in Tracy, CA — committed to caring for every patient with compassion and purpose.

Who We Are

Treating the Whole Person — Not Just the Symptom

At Birch Pain & Spine Group, our dedicated team is committed to caring for each patient with compassion and purpose.

Our number one priority is to improve your quality of life. We work to find the root cause of your pain, combine our decades of expertise, and recommend a personalized treatment plan designed to deliver results and restore your quality of life.

Our approach is entirely non-surgical. Through comprehensive, structured care — and a coordinated team of specialists — we help our patients in Tracy and across the Central Valley reach optimal levels of health and wellness.

40+

Years of combined experience

3

Specialized providers on your team

5.0★

Patient rating on Google

#1

Priority: your quality of life

Our Philosophy

How We Care for Our Patients

“Our goal is not only to alleviate pain, but to inspire and educate our patients to become active participants in their own well-being.”

Root-Cause Care

We diagnose the true source of your pain through careful evaluation, then treat it — rather than masking symptoms.

A True Team Approach

A physician, chiropractor, and nurse practitioner collaborate on one coordinated plan built around you.

Non-Surgical, Drug-Free

From regenerative therapy to spinal decompression, we help you heal naturally and avoid surgery whenever possible.

Meet Our Team

Experienced Providers You Can Trust

Our patients love being able to put a face to their care. Here’s the team leading your treatment.

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Dr. Joseph Sclafani, M.D., QME

Physician · Pain Medicine & PM&R

Double board-certified in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, with fellowship training in spine care and minimally invasive pain management.

CA Physician & Surgeon Lic. A125526

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Dr. Lina Yousofi, D.C.

Chiropractor · Practicing Since 1998

A former registered nurse turned chiropractor, Dr. Yousofi is passionate about helping patients heal naturally and become active participants in their own well-being.

Doctor Of Chiropractic Lic. DC28765

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Megan O’Connor, MSN, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

Board-certified family nurse practitioner supporting our team-based model with thorough evaluations and attentive, whole-person care.

CA NP Lic. NP7027902

Real People, Real Results

What Our Patients Say

Our team values every patient’s experience — see their stories, in their own words.

Hear It Straight From Our Patients

Franky C.

Ozone Therapy

Francisco A.

Neuropathy Therapy

Luciana N.

Severe Knee Pain

Milton S.

Hip & Lower Back Pain

Why Patients Choose Us

Care You Can Feel Good About

Frequently Asked Questions

About Our Practice

We combine a physician, chiropractor, and nurse practitioner into one coordinated, team-based practice — and our entire focus is finding the root cause of your pain and improving your quality of life through non-surgical, drug-free care.
Your care is led by Dr. Joseph Sclafani, M.D., QME (Physician), Dr. Lina Yousofi, D.C. (Chiropractor), and Megan O’Connor, MSN, FNP-BC (Nurse Practitioner) — together bringing 40+ years of combined experience.
We’re at 227 East 11th Street in Tracy, CA — on 11th Street by Tracy High School, across from McDonald’s, in the same lot as Center Appliances. We’re open Monday through Thursday, 9am–6pm.
Yes — we welcome new patients and accept most insurances, with complimentary insurance verification. We also offer flexible financing through CareCredit, Cherry, and United Credit.

Your Health, Our Priority

Let’s Begin Your Path to
Wellness

Our Tracy office welcomes your questions and looks forward to
helping you feel like yourself again.