Meet our Team
Dr. Paul Newton
Paul J. Newton, DC, has been a practicing chiropractic physician for 27 years. He graduated from the Southern California University of Health Sciences, formerly The Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. Dr. Newton became a chiropractor to help people lead healthier, pain-free lives.
He spends time off with his family and plays as much tennis as time permits.
Phyllis Ruffin L.M.T, C.S.T.
Phyllis has been a Massage and CranioSacral Therapist for 28+ years, with over 42,000 hours of clinical experience. Her techniques include Deep tissue, Sports, Prenatal, Cupping, Hot Stone, Facilitated Stretching & Trigger Point Therapy.
She became a Therapist after Chiropractic and massage helped her recover after fracturing her low back and tearing discs in an auto accident. Sailing/kayaking Alamitos Bay and professional photography are her hobbies.
Tanya Hosking
Tanya has been a licensed massage therapist (L.M.T.) for over 15 years. She’s been with Dr. Newton and the team since 2010. She focuses on various massage and myofascial techniques to restore a normal range of motion. She does side work for local sports teams as well. A native Michigander, she moved to Long Beach for the sunny Southern California lifestyle!
Mariel Gutierrez
Mariel Gutierrez is a massage therapist here at Health At Last Long Beach. She graduated from Everest College and has been a massage therapist for 13 years. She started because she wanted to make a difference in a person’s health and well-being. She specializes in deep tissue, Swedish, trigger point, and prenatal massages.
