About
Dr. Kelley Brinsky is a dual board-certified osteopathic physician practicing family medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine in Redwood City, CA. S. in Health Sciences from UC Santa Cruz, where she also completed a Holistic Health Program in massage therapy and the mind-body connection. That foundation drew her to Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she earned her DO. She then completed a dual residency in Family Medicine and Neuromuscular Medicine at Metro Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving from 2014 to 2018. In 2018, she pursued additional training through the SCTF Cranial Academy. She holds membership in both the American Academy of Osteopathy and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.
Dr. Brinsky treats patients from newborns to adults, with clinical interests spanning chronic pain, women's health, LGBTQ+ care, perimenopause, stress and burnout, and preventive medicine. She integrates OMM fully into her medical practice, using it to treat conditions ranging from low back pain and migraines to infant feeding difficulties and chronic pelvic pain. " She built Mission Osteopathy to reclaim what she values most in medicine: time with her patients, preventive focus, and care free from the pace of corporate healthcare.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
UC Santa Cruz, B.S. Health Sciences (2004-2008)
Medical School
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2010-2014)
Residency
Family Medicine and Neuromuscular Medicine (OMM), Metro Health, Grand Rapids, Michigan (2014-2018)
Fellowship
SCTF Cranial Academy (2018)
Additional Training
Holistic Health Program focused on massage therapy and the mind-body connection; Member of American Academy of Osteopathy and American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Brinsky right for?
Dr. Brinsky serves patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults, across a wide range of needs. Adults managing chronic pain, migraines, musculoskeletal conditions, or stress-related illness benefit from her integrated OMM and primary care approach. She is a strong fit for women navigating perimenopause, hormonal health, or reproductive concerns including preconception planning and contraception. Patients seeking affirming, inclusive primary care, including those in the LGBTQ+ community, find her practice welcoming and thorough. Parents looking for hands-on evaluation and treatment of newborn concerns like torticollis or feeding difficulties will also find her well-equipped to help.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Brinsky treats a broad range of conditions with osteopathic manipulative medicine. These include chronic low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, headaches, migraines, TMJ dysfunction, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, whiplash, carpal tunnel syndrome, and plantar fasciitis. She also uses OMM for infant concerns such as torticollis, plagiocephaly, and feeding difficulties, as well as for chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis pain, IBS, and stress-related physical tension.
Yes. Dr. Brinsky holds dual board certification in Family Medicine and Neuromuscular Medicine, which covers osteopathic manipulative medicine. She completed her dual residency at Metro Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and pursued additional cranial training through the SCTF Cranial Academy in 2018.
Dr. Brinsky earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a dual residency in Family Medicine and Neuromuscular Medicine at Metro Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan from 2014 to 2018. She also completed fellowship-level cranial training at the SCTF Cranial Academy in 2018.
Yes. Dr. Brinsky treats patients of all ages, including newborns and children. She uses OMM to address infant concerns such as torticollis, plagiocephaly, and feeding difficulties. OMM new patient visits for patients ages 0 to 17 are $200 for a 60-minute appointment.
Dr. Brinsky offers a comprehensive range of women's health services. These include perimenopause treatment, hormone replacement therapy, contraception counseling, preconception and fertility planning, IUD insertion and removal, Nexplanon insertion and removal, and endometrial biopsies. She also provides STI screening and sexual health visits.
Yes. Dr. Brinsky offers gender-affirming care and has a strong personal commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. She built Mission Osteopathy around principles of equality, respect, and inclusive care for patients of all genders, backgrounds, and identities.
Dr. Brinsky treats OMM as a core component of medicine, not a separate add-on service. She weaves hands-on osteopathic treatment into her family medicine practice, addressing the musculoskeletal, nervous, and lymphatic systems alongside chronic disease management, preventive care, and acute concerns. Her dual residency training in both Family Medicine and Neuromuscular Medicine gives her a foundation that few primary care physicians share.
Dr. Brinsky addresses chronic pain through a whole-body lens, combining OMM techniques with lifestyle counseling, exercise and nutritional guidance, and primary care management. She is particularly interested in the relationship between stress, the nervous system, and physical pain patterns. Her hands-on techniques include myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, joint articulation, and trigger point injections.
Yes. Through her DPC membership, Dr. Brinsky functions as a full primary care physician. She handles annual physicals, chronic disease management, preventive care, acute illness, and minor procedures, while also integrating OMM when clinically appropriate. Patients can access both services under one roof.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026
