Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Louis Rice, D.C.

Dr. Louis Rice was born in Chipiona, Spain, where he spent the first 17 years of his life.

At age 17, with a suitcase and $200 in his pocket, he left his family and home and came to America to pursue his own version of the American Dream.

While working as a personal trainer to help pay his way through college, he graduated with a B.S. in Human Nutrition and Biochemistry from University of Florida in 1998.

Deciding that he loved the U.S., he decided to continue exploring, and as a member of the U. of FL Surf Team, he traveled to CA to compete in the National Surfing Championships. It was then that he fell in love with the weather, beaches, and laid-back vibe of Southern California. 

In 2001, he completed his doctorate of chiropractic at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. Shortly thereafter, he met Dr. Kosta Adamou and together they founded Atlas Wellness Center. 

In addition to his passion for chiropractic and natural health care, he spends most of his time surfing, playing soccer, and traveling the world, and speaks English, Spanish, French, and is learning Portuguese.

A former college-level competitive surfer himself, Dr. Rice also serves as the official doctor of chiropractic for the biggest surf competition in the world, the US Open of Surfing. He is also the proud husband of Denise and daddy of Lilah Teresa Rice, born all-naturally, at home on June 1, 2009.

Dr. Kosta Adamou, D.C.

Dr. Adamou, a native of Canada, came to Southern California to complete his doctorate of chiropractic and decided to forego the ice and snow and remain here. He completed his undergraduate degree at McGill University in Montreal Canada with a BA in Political Science.

In addition to his love for chiropractic, he spends the remainder of his time on adventures around the world, having visited over 40 countries, some of which have included cage diving with great white sharks and fishing for piranhas in the Amazon River. In addition, Dr. Kosta speaks English, French, and Greek fluently.

Dr. Vince Koeller, L.A.c.

Dr. Koeller is a licensed acupuncturist at Atlas. He holds a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Southern California University of Health Sciences. He utilizes traditional Chinese medicine along with western health and wellness principles. He has studied in Taipei and China, and has expanded on his knowledge and skills from great masters of different eastern and western healing methods.

At Atlas Wellness Center, Dr. Koeller’s goals are to weave together eastern and western medicine within the integration of our clinic.  Focusing on prevention and ways to cultivate our own health, Vincent provides a relaxing and gentle way of improving your life.

Dr. Brandon Telesmanic, D.P.T.

Dr. Telesmanic graduated in 2010 from Chapman University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He has been practicing in Southern California since then, and has extensive training in manual techniques, including deep tissue and joint mobilization.  He is a former collegiate athlete, and specializes in sports injuries and physical rehabilitation techniques.