Our Staff

Paul Helzer

Born in Glendale, California, "Dr. Paul" as his older patients call him, is a third generation Chiropractor. After graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic, like his father, he joined the office in Bellflower in 1975 and took over as a director in 1978 when "Dr. Wess" retired. In practice now for thirty years, he has treated hundreds of cases of all nature and is well respected in both the chiropractic and medical community. He is board certified in pain management and is a fellow of the American Back Society. He is a lecturer and consultant as well as having authored several books. He was one of the first Chiropractors to obtain staff privileges at a local hospital. He is also a state appointed medical examiner and a founding member of the American College of Chiropractic Surgeons. Outside of his career, he is very active in community service and public health and serves on the Bellflower School Board. He is married and is the father of four daughters. He and his family enjoy camping, gold prospecting and traveling.

Erwin Lesman

Dr. Lesman graduated from Palmer West College in 1992, and has since worked in San Juan Capistrano and moved to Helzer Healing Arts in January 2004. He helps all ages with pain, or who have limited motion, to become pain-free and able to move comfortably, by means of working on their bodies without medication or surgery. He utilizes Chiropractic Techniques, Muscle Therapies, Applied Kinesiology and Nutrition to help the bodies of the patients heal themselves. He is dedicated to getting people back into the physical lifestyle they deserve.

Jun-Hee Chung, L.Ac

We offer Acupuncture and Herbal Therapies, integral parts of Oriental Medicine which includes herbology, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle counseling. Acupuncture can help with low back pain, insomnia, menopause, migraines, depression and stress.

Henry Helms

Mr. Helms' received his Bachelors' Degree in 1984 and Masters' Degree in 1992. He interned at Orthopedic Hospital, Los Angeles and Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach. After graduation from physical therapy school, he served as director of an in-patient and out-patient physical therapy department at a major hospital that specialized in post-traumatic and neurological rehabilitation. He has volunteered his services to Flying Physicians, and international non-profit organization that offers care to needy patients in other countries. He also maintains an active membership in the Private Practice, the Geriatric and the Orthopedic sections of the National and California Physical Therapy Associations.

Marty Sambrano

Marty is a certified massage therapist and recent graduate of Everest College and a former student of massage therapist/instructor Crystal Rios. Marty has been practicing massage for one year now, and is offering a high-quality massage at low introductory rates.