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Align Chiropractic Center
Category: Health and Medical Chiropractors Chiropractors [Edit]
6239 College AveSte 201
(between 62nd St & 63rd St)
Oakland, CA 94618
Neighborhoods: Rockridge, North Oakland
(510) 654-2207
Announcement
Oakland Magazine's Best for 2011 and 2010.
Voted "Best Chiropractor of 2010 and 2011" by Oakland Magazine's Reader's Choice Awards.
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 8 am - 6:30 pm
Fri-Sat 8 am - 1 pm
- By Appointment Only:
- No
16 reviews for Align Chiropractic Center
16 reviews in English
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Review from Micaela B.
Castro Valley, CA
10/3/2011
The first time that I've ever been adjusted or to even see a chiropractor was with Dr. Lohmueller. She made me feel very comfortable rite away. Before we got started she gave me a quick and simple run down of her adjusting table and tools that she uses which helped me ease my anxiety of the unknown.
I felt so great after my adjustments that it would be silly for me to not want to return.
It has now been 10 months since my very first treatment and I am now currently 8 months pregnant. I highly recommend this Doctor to everyone and especially pregnant women for it has been the only thing to get me through my aches and pains of pregnancy. =) -
Review from Jennifer P.
Berkeley, CA
11/29/2011
My back was killing me after my daughter broke her arm and was in the hospital for 2 nights. I was so focused on taking care of her, that I didn't take care of myself. Anyway, a co-worker recommended that I see a chiropractor. I saw Dr. Charlene. After my first appointment, I felt instantly better - not 100%, but much, much better. She sent me home with instructions on how often to ice and how to pick up my daughter without whacking my back. By the time the 2nd appointment came along, I was fine and not much needed to be worked on. I will definitely go back to see Dr. Charlene if ever the need arises.
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Review from Yasuo S.
Oakland, CA
3/16/2011
I am as skeptical as anyone can be, when it comes to any therapy provider. I've tried other chiropractice offices, acupucture, massage therapy, etc.etc., but nothing was effective and this is mainly my fault. The main issue for me is that all therapies requires significant amount of time commitment (and financial as well, depending on whether you work for a company that has Flexible spending built in) and when I am told to get acupuncture 2-3 times/week, I did not pursue it. This means I have lived the past 20+ years in constant back pain. I believe my back issues began after 4 1/2 years of carrying a 60lb+ drums at Cal.
I was recommended by my wife to go through the diagnostics and as skeptical as I was, I visited Align Chiro. First of all, the office is full of contraptions - in addition to the traditional chiro adjusting (cracking your neck, etc.) they have machines of various purpose.
In addition, they will X-ray your body to show you how messed up your body is. In my case, compared to a normal spine/neck line, My lower back was 73% abnormal. and for my neck, there is a gap in alignment. This is the first time my neck alignment was identified as one of the issues and tracing back my hystory, this must have ben cause by multiple car accidents I suffered while I was very young. There was a discussion of what would happen in the future if I do not get my alignment corrected, and the consequences outlines were just too gory to share and also convinced me to finally commit to the time (at least twice/week, three times/week optimal).
Not only Align does the adjustments, they have tols to actively correct your spine/neck alignment via cervical/neck contraption (a.k.a. the "pope" - because you are strapped onto a contraption that pulls your neck in two directions via pully and weights with time and the weights gradually increasing), lumber extension that requires you to lie down and pull your lower back/spine forward, spinal domcpression (sort of a lying down stretcher machine)
**RESULTS**
After 14+ weeks, my alignment was only 13% abnormal (VS. 73% starting point). There's the result. In clear numbers I can understand. My simple question to Dr. Lohmueller was this: With the chart/X-Ray you are showing me 14+ weeks later (with 80% improvement, almost back to normal)- if I just walked in as a new client and the X-Ray you're holding is mine. what would you tell me?
She paused a moment, and said "based on the X-Ray I'm looking at, you wouldn't be seeking treatments because you don't have pains." There you go. I have finally committed the time to fix myself. I will continue my monthly visits to Align as maintenance treatments.
Trust me - this is the best gift of life you can give to yourself. and also, unless you commit to all the time - having your back adjusted 2-3 times won't do you much help. I know. I lived with it for over 20 years. -
Review from Adm G.
Oakland, CA
2/4/2011
It is embarrassing to admit how many times I have been in my pajamas at Align, but it is important to understand my relationship with Dr. Finnegan and her staff. When I first came to them I couldn't sit in a chair without pain, and I needed help putting on my socks. When I couldn't walk on my own because of a herniated disc the Align staff helped me along the road to recovery. I have been at my most helpless moments with them, and with them I made it through. They are the best kind of people.
I have never been good at taking care of myself, and at 30 I think you could describe my body as a beat up old pick-up truck. Now, I can do far more than sit in a chair or put on my own socks. I can ride my bike again, and run around like a crazy person carrying way too much camera equipment. I have been given my life back and it is pain free.
Please, don't be like me and wait until pain takes over your life. -
Review from Kevin R.
New York, NY
Updated - 5/25/2010
Dr. Lohmueller is incredible and very talented!!
I was recently in the Oakland area visiting friends when I was struck with some lower back pain. I made an impromto appointment with Align Chiropractic and was treated by Dr. Charlene Lohmueller. She was very kind and knowledgeable, and could instantly explain where my pain was coming from. She made adjustments to my lower back and I felt instant relief. Thankfully my pain relief continued for the rest of my trip!
I highly recommend Dr. Charlene Lohmueller. She's very very talented!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/2/2010
Dr. Lohmueller is incredible and very talented!!
I was recently in the Oakland area visiting friends… Read more »
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Review from Che D.
Oakland, CA
1/29/2008
Friendly, courteous, and above all, effective! Most notable for me was being able to continue treatments for back pain with a broken rib. Dr Finnegan's treatments actually increased my comfort level and range of motion while healing from that injury.
Also, my appointments have never been rushed, Dr Finnegan takes the time to make each visit a complete theraputic session, unlike impersonal chiropractic "mills" I've been to in the past.
I highly recommend Dr. Finnegan as a chiropractor. -
Review from Jessica B.
Berkeley, CA
10/15/2008
There really are a number of excellent chiropractors out there but **Dr. Finnegan is BETTER than excellent.** Why? because, along with treating any pain you might have, she fixes the underlying problem causing the pain. Picture this: Dr. Finnegan would say something to me like, "Raise your arm", she'd press on it and I'd have very little strength to resist and keep my arm up. Then she would press something else on my body and I'd have the strength to resist. I find it amazing. She then knew what to address and how.
I've always liked chiropractic care a lot but considered it an expensive habit because my body never held the corrections. In July, I was rear-ended and started seeing Dr. Finnegan. She is the only chiropractor in our area that does "Chiropractic Biophysics". I don't really know what that means but I do know that I'm stronger and I won't have to see her my whole life or come in for sessions that leave my body feeling good but back to it's out-of-alignment in a couple days, not doing me permanent, long-term good.
And the cherry on the top is that the open space is really pleasant. -
Review from Kathy K.
Oakland, CA
10/2/2011
I am very particular about my chiropractic care and take great pains (no pun intended!) to find only the best. Not only do I need her/him to be highly skilled, but I desire a great "bedside manner" with my practitioner allowing me to have a higher level of trust. (Yes, I'm a little high maintenance!) After moving to the East Bay from San Francisco and Tiburon where I had excellent chiropractors, it took me about 6 months, but I finally found Align Chiropractic and Dr. Finnegan. After my first visit, I knew that Dr. Finnegan's style was what I was looking for! She does AMAZING adjustments that meet your needs - not cookie cutter treatments. Her level of personalized attention and kindness make you feel special on each visit. Dr. Finnegan is intelligent, down-to-earth and runs a smart business. Lindsey is a wonderful assistant to Dr. Finnegan and the front desk staff is professional. - something that is sometimes hard to find in chiropractic practices. They also provide great referrals if you need additional care - such as acupuncture or massage. The staff at Align Chiropractic Center makes you feel like family. If you're in pain, small or large, without hesitation I recommend Align Chiropractic. See you there!
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Review from Erik R.
Petaluma, CA
2/3/2011
It's tough love they're givin out up there in the ACC - but you need it - and they're really great at knowing exactly what you need and then treating you accordingly. Well done ACC.
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Review from Kent S.
Oakland, CA
12/17/2009
I can't say enough good things about everyone at Align Chiropractic. I'd had lower back issues for almost 20 years when I went to see Dr. Finnegan 4 months ago. I had seen two other chiropractors, an acupuncturist and a physical therapist in those 20 years, all with satisfying short-term results. But the back pain always came back, and I was all but resigned to the fact that my back would "go out" every 6 months or so for the rest of my life.
I then read the Yelp reviews of Dr. Finnegan, and saw that she was offering something different, a long-term solution based on diagnosis and targeted treatment. The x-rays she took confirmed the cause of my lower back pain, and showed that my neck was way out of alignment as well. Long story short, I went through a three-month program of adjustments, traction and exercise, and my neck went from something like 150% out of alignment to almost 'normal', and my lower back no longer needed traction.
I'm just on maintenance now, and feel so much better in general. I didn't realize just how much my chronic tight hip-flexors were tied to my lower back being out of alignment. I'm attempting things like backpacking which I never would have before the treatment, with no problems to report. My wife keeps commenting on how good my posture is now, and I'm much more aware of proper ergonomics and ways of keeping my body from going so far out of alignment again.
I can't recommend Align Chiropractic highly enough. I feel stronger and younger than I have in years! -
Review from Shira Y.
Oakland, CA
10/31/2008
Couldn't be more professional, effective and friendly! I highly recommend!
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Review from David H.
Berkeley, CA
1/15/2010
Dr. Kish is wonderful! It's obvious that she not only has experience and skills, but also sincerely cares about her patients' progress, not just getting people in and out of there, the way some can be. She helped me with some problems that had been chronic, and I now recommend her to all my friends.
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Review from Makinde P.
Oakland, CA
1/20/2008
I was introduced to Dr. Finnegan by my girlfriend, and I currently am being treated by her for my lower back and neck problems. After one alignment I already saw how powerful the treatment could be, it's amazing the difference I feel! She has me on a personalized traction program that will have me to perfect posture in no time flat! I would reccomend Dr. FInnegan to anyone looking for the most effective way to reduce and eliminate pain from their bodies.
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Review from kimberly g.
CA
5/1/2010
I initially met Robert Townsend at Club One. Once he worked on me, I will now follow him wherever he goes. Dr. Townsend is a wonderful and professional chiropractor. I have to admit, my back feels better and I feel like there is finally a way out of my chronic pain. Thank you!!!
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Review from Anya D.
Berkeley, CA
3/18/2009
Dr. Carolyn Finnegan is a rare gem in the field of chiropractic. Her obvious dedication to her patients has earned her the award of #1 Chiropractor in Alameda County for 2008. I'm sure she'll win that honor again and again. What I love about Dr. Carolyn is her high-level approach and genuine approachability. She really involves you in your own care and really spells out what is needed to achieve the results you're looking for. For those who are motivated and coachable, her wide range of techniques will mean getting back to a level of activity that is pain-free and naturally energized! Please do yourself a favor and make an appointment with her today before she is so booked up that she can't take new patients...
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Review from Paul P.
Oakland, CA
3/17/2009
I have been to a lot of chiropractors in my day and Dr. Carolyn has the best system I've seen. And she's really good. Her diagnostic procedure and her findings are proof enough. She does more than just alleviate immediate problems, but has a system that includes X-rays, exercise, and traction.
