The Wellness Spa of Arden · Sacramento · Since 1993
Move Better. Recover Better. Function Better.
Chiropractic care, soft tissue therapy, and rehabilitation built around finding what's actually driving your pain.
35+
Years serving Sacramento
5.0 ★
Google rating
130+
Patient reviews
Welcome
New patients always
Where Does It Hurt?
Click a body region to find the right care information
Click a body region to find the right care information
What Brings People In
Neck Pain & Headaches
Low Back Pain & Sciatica
Auto Accident & Whiplash Injuries
Shoulder, Wrist & Joint Pain
Sports & Performance Injuries
Muscle Tightness & Tension
TMJ & Jaw Pain
Foot & Ankle Pain
Pregnancy, Posture & Family Care
Our Approach
Pain is the smoke.
My job is to find the fire.
Most people point to where it hurts. But after treating thousands of patients over more than 35 years, I've learned the place you feel pain is often not the place where the problem actually began.
Read Our Philosophy →Meet Your Chiropractor
Dr. Jim Donoghue, D.C.
As a Sacramento chiropractor for more than 35 years, I've helped patients recover from injury, improve mobility, and get back to the things they enjoy. My path here started with an engineering background, a family experience with chronic pain, and a belief that the body works as one connected system, not a collection of separate parts.
My goal isn't just to help you feel better during a visit. It's to help you understand your body and stay active long after you leave the office.
Read my full story →
"When movement improves, function improves. When function improves, life improves." — Dr. Jim Donoghue, D.C.
How Our Care Works
OUR APPROACH
Some conditions start suddenly. Others build over time.
Either way, the focus is the same: how your body is moving, and what needs to be restored so you can function normally and stay active in daily life.
Care is a combination of chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and guided movement or rehabilitation exercises based on what we find during your evaluation.
How Care Works at Wellness Spa of Arden
Chiropractic Care
Get stiff or restricted joints moving again so your body moves more naturally.
Soft Tissue Therapy
Release tight muscles so movement feels easier and less restricted.
Rehabilitation
Simple exercises and strategies that help your results last beyond the office.
Recovery Support
Support recovery so you can stay active and continue doing what you enjoy in daily life.
PATIENT EXPERIENCE
This Is Not Your Typical Office Visit
Some people come in because they're in pain.
Others come in because they've noticed their body isn't moving quite the way it used to.
The sooner you address a problem, the easier it
is to keep it from becoming a bigger one.
Whether you're looking for relief, trying to get
back to golf, pickleball, hiking, gardening, the
gym, playing with your kids or grandkids, or
simply keeping up with everyday life - the focus
is the same: helping you move better, feel better,
and return to the activities that matter most.
You'll find a calm, comfortable environment designed to help you slow down,
recharge, and focus on your recovery, without
the rushed, clinical feel many people expect from
a healthcare office.
No one-size-fits-all approach. Just focused care
designed around your goals.
Location Information
Find Us
The Wellness Spa of Arden
Dr. Jim Donoghue, D.C.
Chiropractic & Recovery Care
Location
2233 Watt Avenue, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 333-1166
Serving
Arden-Arcade, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, East Sacramento & surrounding communities
New patients always welcome
Office Hours
Frequently Asked Questions
What Others Are Saying:
"After an hour I was walking out of his office and was as "good as new". Every visit he listens and gives advice around keeping my back in line. I truly know that I am in good hands when it comes to keeping my back in place."
- Phil
I have been a patient of Dr. Donoghue for a number of years. As a health care worker, I appreciate his professionalism, care and concern for my well being. I have recommended Dr. Donoghue to my family members, my friends and co-workers. You will not be disappointed."
- Alan
"I have been being adjusted by Dr. Jim for a while now because my job is very physical so I see him once a week so I can get my body back in alignment. One of my favorite parts of the session is lying on heat and relaxing after a long day at work."
- Julie
"Jim is a wonderful Chiropractor. He always makes time to hear what is going on so he can make the appropriate adjustments. Of the many chiropractors I've seen, he is by far the best!"
- Kathleen
"One morning I woke up with a wrenched neck and a migraine to go with it. I called Dr. Jim and he was able to fit me in quickly. He greeted me with a smile and was able to free up my cramped neck and the headache went with it! I recommend his courteous, professional service."
- Randall
The Wellness Spa of Arden is a chiropractic and movement rehabilitation clinic serving Sacramento
and surrounding communities including Arden-Arcade, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, Rancho
Cordova, North Highlands, East Sacramento, and Downtown Sacramento.
Led by Dr. Jim Donoghue, D.C., a chiropractor with over 35 years of experience, the clinic helps patients recover from injury, improve mobility, and restore long-term function through chiropractic care, soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation, and movement-based recovery.
Ready to Move Better and Feel Better?
Call us today at (916) 333-1166 or click below to schedule your first appointment. New patients are always welcome at The Wellness Spa of Arden, located in the Greater Arden area of Sacramento.