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Chiro-Medical Group
Categories: Health and Medical Chiropractors Health and Medical Doctors Sports Medicine Health and Medical Doctors Family Practice Chiropractors, Sports Medicine, Family Practice [Edit]
Phillips Building246 1st St
Suite 101
San Francisco, CA 94105
Neighborhood: SOMA
(415) 495-2225
(TPI) Premier Golf Program
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- Hours:
Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
176 reviews for Chiro-Medical Group
176 reviews in English
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Review from Michael F.
San Francisco, CA
1/4/2012
I have been seeing Dr. Daniel Lord for almost a year. I can honestly say that he is the best thing that has happened to me in a long time.
Back in 2010 before I met Dan, I decided to run a marathon. I wasn't much of a runner at the time but figured what the heck, something to cross off the bucket list. After running the marathon I decided to change my career and become a Personal Trainer. My fitness level changed from being a fairly active guy who worked out 3-5 times a week for maybe an hour, to a crazy person who works out 5-7 days a week for like 2-3 hours a day, doing CrossFit style training, running upwards of 50 miles a week, and I'm now training for my first Ironman Triathlon on July 28, 2012.
After becoming a trainer and subsequently becoming a much more active person, I started developing all sorts of pain (knee, arch, calf, low back, upper back, etc). A friend suggested I go see Dr. Lord. I was pretty skeptical of chiropractic work thinking it was some sort of voo doo (not really but it sounds funny to say that) but I am sooo glad I made that first appointment. Dan first started working with me to help improve my posture, which I thought was fine but I stand up much taller now, improve my squatting ability, and pretty much removed all pain from my body. Don't get me wrong, there are times I want to punch him in the face with the pain he puts me through but honestly, it's totally worth it because when he's done doing his "voo doo", I feel like a new person!
Since meeting Dan, I've run multiple full and half marathons and improved my form and ability with all aspects of my training both with running and in the gym. I now see Dan once a week just for basic injury prevention and maintenance and couldn't say more good things about him.
I've referred multiple friends and clients from work to him and no one has ever said a bad thing about him. PLUS, he's pretty cute so that's just icing on the cake (my friends and I all call him Dr. Sexy!).
As for the office, I couldn't feel more welcomed when I walk in. I am greeted by name and I am made to feel like a person, not a number unlike many doctor offices. Thank you Chiro Medical (and especially Dan) for providing me with such superior service and care! -
Review from Scotty B.
San Francisco, CA
11/9/2011
the only reason they get one star is because dr rabbetz is an excellent chiropractor.
this place is shady...felt dirty and needed a shower
billing is ridiculously fucked up...no i mean really
phys. therapy is like WTF...why did i come back oh yeah cuz i prepaid like an idiot...dont do it
oh yeah and parking is the shitz
dont go here unless you break your back in the doorway and someone drags you in and you have no choice. and dont let go of your wallet -
Review from Kina M.
San Jose, CA
1/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
Dr. Dan Lord is awesome! Very friendly, knowledgeable, and caring. He has done a lot to fix my back :)
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Review from Rob K.
San Francisco, CA
12/25/2011
I hurt my back recently after running to get into shape for catching for baseball. I'm 40 and wanted to start playing again after a 6 year layoff from having kids.
Dr. Calz and Steve put me on a program to heal up my back and improve rotational flexibility and strength. Dr. Calz corrected some of the unproductive exercises I had been doing (full squat/hops and crunches), and Steve showed me how the pros trained for leg, core, elbow, and shoulder strength and stability.
As a result, I'm turning on inside pitches better, hitting the ball harder, throwing out more runners, and blocking more balls in the dirt. I caught all 18 innings of a doubleheader a few weeks ago, was throwing BBs well into the 2nd game, and was only a little bit sore the day after.
I never thought a 3 ft beach ball or a 4' hard styrofoam tube could be an instruments of torture, but now that I know how to use both I'm addicted. Like they say, no pain, no gain. I just hope nobody else in my league hears about these guys and steals my secret weapon! -
Review from Laurence W.
Oakland, CA
8/6/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Count me among the skeptics of chiropractic medicine. I had hoped that Chiro-Medical Group was going to be different, but it was similar to my other chiropractic experiences. I just don't get all that much out of a couple of back cracks, some light massage, and assisted stretching for 10 minutes. I'd rather spend that same money on a massage by a sports therapist...
Chiro-Med seems to do heavy volume. As a result, the doc was late about 75% of the time, usually by 15 minutes on average. Not the end of the world, but not much fun for the patient.
I wish the doctor had communicated more about what he was doing and why. I'm after specifics, not generalities like "we're going to loosen things up" -- the generalities only lend doubt about the science and rigor behind chiropractic medicine.
I was also surprised to see how they billed my insurer -- there were several entries for treatment I didn't receive. When I spoke to them, they explained that it was an error, and since my insurer didn't cover the treatment anyway, no one ended up paying for it (no harm, no foul). I accept this explanation, and appreciate their efforts to explain. It still worries me, however, that the doctor might have imagined that he gave me treatment that he didn't really give me. -
Review from Jim C.
Oakland, CA
8/8/2011
I've been very happy with Hal Rosenberg here. His combination of Chiropractic Care and ART have kept me functional and pain-free for several years. Since I sit all day long
for work, it has been an essential part of my health care. I give him the highest recommendation. I have also used their physical therapy/trainers to good effect, they have helped to prevent further problems and injuries. -
Review from Gretchen T.
San Francisco, CA
4/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
Thank you, body, for letting me run out my demons 60-miles/week and getting me across the finish line of a few marathons and half marathons.
Thank you for going with the flow while I danced a couple of decades away in 4-inch heels.
Thank you for the lovely century bike rides through wine country and beyond.
Thank you for forming pretzels and inversions and arms stands for me in yoga all these years.
Thank you for carrying and sustaining a 7+ pound baby on the inside and a 30-pound and counting baby on the outside.
I so appreciate all that you have done for me; it appears now, however, that you are demanding payback. Arthritis and bone spurs in my neck? Searing low-back pain from out-of-alignment hip? Miniscus tears in both knees? UNCLE!
I promise to be nicer to you, dear body. I'll run slower and shorter and will dance in flats and will pick the baby up more carefully. And I will keep taking you to Chiro-Medical for repairs so we can remain friends for the next 40 years together. So thank YOU, Chiro-Medical team, for being my one-stop shop to putting this egg back together again. Taylor, Jes, Hal, and the physical therapy guys have kept me from feeling totally geriatric these past several months. They truly care (even if you're just training to make it through the day instead of for a triathalon), they keep up with the latest research, and they are total professionals. The admin staff help make life easier too by checking on records, referrals, and confusing insurance coverages.
In gratitude,
GretchenListed in: Let's play Doctor
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Review from Linda R.
Albany, CA
Updated - 10/14/2011
Thanks to Megan Lewis and the PT team at Chiro Medical group, I am not only cured of my various running injuries, but I'm faster than ever and have a nice tush! After 20 years of running, I just beat my PR by 20 minutes, and qualified for Boston 17 minutes ahead of my qualifying time. Thank you, Megan!
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12/20/2010
If you're an athlete, this is the best physical therapy practice in the City. They have a very fun… Read more »
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Review from Michael G.
San Francisco, CA
6/17/2011
Dr. Dan Lord fixed my knee! I have had chronic knee pain since I tore my acl 5 hrs ago and in Dec I hurt it doing jumping jacks. Yeah I said, doing jumping jacks. Anyways after 3 months of orthopedic surgeon appointments and physical therapy I was still in a lot of pain and the surgeon was suggesting major sugerery. I decided to see Dr. Lord and he actually listen to when the problem began, how it happened, and everywhere that I felt was out of place. Long story short after 2 months of working out with Dr Lord and Steve M at chiro-medical group I am able to do things that I haven't been able to do for years.
Thank you Dr. Lord and Steve, I feel like you guys have given me my active life back and all without having to go under the knife!
Thanks Mike -
Review from Jessica B.
San Francisco, CA
12/2/2011
I started going to Chiro-Medical Group for Physical Therapy from a knee injury while skiing. After an MRI I found out that I had a Complete Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear (Torn ACL), a Lateral Miniscus tear, a Trebecular Injury (Bone Injury) and an Affusion (Water on the Knee). I met with my surgeon Dr. William Montgomery and I would not be able to have the surgery until my complete range of motion was back. I went to Chiro for Pre-Op to prepare me for surgery and then again after the surgery was completed. I took about 2 weeks off after surgery before starting PT again. I went twice a week as long as I could until my insurance ran out. I had appointments with Lisa and Bobby, they were both amazing! The atmosphere there is very positive and uplifting. Everyday I would get there I would get a warm welcome and big smiles. I was actually excited everyday I got to go to PT. Don't get me wrong it hurt like hell, but they made it fun and gave you the support to push through the pain. I made a promise to myself to one day get on there victory wall after completing my 1st Sprint Distance Triathlon. It has only been 8 months since surgery, but one day I will be mailing that picture in of me crossing the finish line thanks to Lisa and Bobby and the rest of the staff at Chiro.
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Review from Gary C.
San Francisco, CA
1/7/2011
If you run and feel pain, check out Michael Lord at Chiro-Medical Group.
I attended a free foam roller workshop conducted by Michael. He is a personable guy who took the group through a series of basic foam roller movements that yielded results right away. I woke the day after the session mostly pain free for the first time in a month. I had been dealing with pain having done less than conscientious recovery after running The North Face 25K in early December.
So, what have I learned? That http://meetup.com is not all about spam because that is how I found out about the workshop, Michael is a good guy that knows his stuff and I'll avoid being a post 31 mile run recovery loser next time by hitting an ice bath followed by a 30 minute rollout session!
Have fun and do good work. -
Review from Mimi T.
12/29/2010
I run. 4-5 times a week. I don't train for marathons or competitions..I run to stay sane. Earlier this year, I developed a pain in my ankle...which is exacerbated by running. I went to a renown Foot and Ankle Center in the Financial District. After several visits, new shoes/orthotics recommendations I saw no improvement. I was feeling frustrated and extremely bummed at the thought of cutting back my running.
Then a friend of mine suggested seeing Dr. Rabbetz.
I was a bit skeptical...have heard mixed reviews on Chiropractic care. I felt like it was one option worth exploring...and am glad I made the decision.
After just two visits, I feel much better already. They take a healing/rehablitation approach--very hands on in addressing the injury.
The prognosis is that I will only need about 5 more visits before getting back to normal again. pretty awesome! I highly recommend this clinic! -
Review from Rachel G.
San Francisco, CA
1/21/2011
I was having a problem with my ankle so was hesitant to see a Chiro group about a condition that wasn't specific to my back. I was definitely wrong! If you do any sort of athletic activity and are feeling pain, go here!
Dr. Rabettz is amazing! He knew exactly what was wrong with my ankle and took immediate steps to help improve it (changing my running shoes, rehab, strength and stretch exercises).
Their rehab facilities are great and the trainers really know what they're doing. They also have general doctors you can see (I had no problem getting in next day) if you get general colds or have other ailments you want looked at.
This place is filled with doctor's and staff that are super knowledgeable and friendly! To top it off, they're eco-friendly and compost in their office.
Chiro-Medical Group is the place to go! -
Review from Amy A.
San Francisco, CA
12/9/2010
I'm allergic to doctors. It's true. I have had bad experiences. However, over the past four years, Chiro Medical Group, especially Dr. Williams, has restored my faith in the Hippocratic profession.
I'll start with discussing the whole office. I've actually seen three doctors, two nurse practitioners and a chiropractor there, so I can say that they hire great folks!! Seriously. Everyone there has taken great care of me and been very easy to talk to. I've never received a holier-than-thou "I'm a Doctor and I know better than you" attitude there, ever. The whole staff rocks. They are flexible with cancellations, easy to schedule, and they are on time.
Now, I'll talk about Dr. Williams. SHE IS AWESOME. This lady is like having your mom take care of you, only she is a doctor too! She is pro-alternative medicine and typically writes out all approaches for me when she hands me a prescription. Antibiotics never come without instructions to eat yogurt, and she's always got great, creative suggestions. She even drops stuff in the mail when she forgets to tell me something.
Dr. Williams trusts me when I tell her what's going on and she LISTENS. She's available by phone too. She is always empathetic and she is willing to sit down and take the time to work with me on whatever is going on. I never feel like I'm limited to my seven minutes! Even if she has to go look things up, she's willing to take the time with me to help me find good solutions to my (many) health issues.
A couple times when Dr. Williams has been out, I've seen Dr. Ali. I'll tell you, she's just as good. You cannot go wrong with this office.
I really wish that all doctors could be like this. People wouldn't hate them. It's so nice to have a relationship with a doctor that will take the time to listen to you. -
Review from Sara T.
San Francisco, CA
3/24/2011
Okay, I've been to three chiros for chronic runner's knee like pain (yes I am a runner) and ended up at ChiroMedical Group at a free injury prevention meeting one night. Dr Michael Lord put the meeting together. As I did my squats and reaches and bent my mussy knees I started to fall in love with this spot. Dr Lord was patient and uber-knowledgable, kind and truly interested in seeing me get better. I have been going to Dr Lord for a month now and am amazed at how fast I've improved.
Super nice folks in the office, Michael Lord is excellent, and it's affordable if you don't have fancy insurance that covers chiros. Highly recommend. -
Review from Joe O.
Oakland, CA
7/29/2011
I have been seeing Dr Rosenberg for about 15 years. He has been using ART on me and it leaves me totally pain free when other Chiropractors couldn't help me. The office staff is first class.
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Review from Wade H.
Redwood City, CA
11/15/2011
Dr Rabbetz and the entire PT team. Thank you for your help with my low back and leg pains. I appreciate all that you do. See you soon.
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Review from David L.
Fairfield, CA
3/17/2011
There maybe nothing wrong with their chiropractic, but I felt they put profit first and patient's well being second.
I went in to check my shoulder pain, after second week of treatment they want to sell me some golf program, then they said my jaw need to be adjust.
and every single visit there is some sales pitch involve either want me to get into other treatment or buy some special equipment that I can use at home.
just too much sales pitch. -
Review from Shira K.
San Francisco, CA
5/20/2008
Hal Rosenberg is the Soup Nazi of Chiropractic medicine.
Background: I went in for ART and manual adjustments for chronic low back and hip pain. I was never x-rayed or asked for previous x-rays. My neck was never examined or adjusted.
Hal's hip/low back adjustment plan: 3 weeks for 3 times per week, 2 weeks for two times per week and then a series of weekly treatments while doing physical therapy in the office.
Funny how his plan mirrored the exact number of sessions my insurance covered per year.
So I tried the plan (found my own physical therapist -so naughty). My pain got a LOT worse and my adjustments didn't hold more than a day.
I disappeared for a year.
One day, I was in spasm and crawled back to Hal. He reprimanded me for being lax with my treatment the year before. It was really fun. Our discourse went like this (paraphrased):
Him: You HAVE to stick to the program.
Me: Yeah. I DID that. I felt worse.
Him: C'mon. Look at the wavy line on the chart. That's normal.
Me: Chart shmart. I gave it a shot, now I'm on a new plan. I want occasional adjustments.
Him: That's not how it works.
Me: If I come in once a month you won't treat me?
Him: No chiro for you.
Both: Goodbye.
Update: I recently saw a chiropractor in a different office. She took my history and examined me thoroughly. She adjusted my neck. Suddenly, after two years, my back and hip pain are gone. Go figure. -
Review from Pam S.
4/8/2008
So I was referred to this place by another entity who yelp apparently deems as good (some athletic program who shall remain nameless), and I must say that they are both kind of...mean. That's probably not the right word, but seeing as I've just spent the last hour writing a work letter to some idiot, this is what you get.
First of all, I do like the front office staff. Having worked in healthcare offices and for physicians over the years, I understand how it can be, so I might be a little more patient than most. That being said, I also realize that it's not rocket science, and they can handle it.
I come in and get my requisite X-rays, and basically my spine is deteriorating before my very eyes. Or so I'm led to believe. The doctor recommends I come in 2 more times that week OR MY SPINE WILL FOREVER BE CROOKED. The nice insurance lady says she will talk to doc about my benefits, and even though I am only allotted 20 visits for the year, I apparently need to use them all up over the span of 3 weeks. Perhaps they don't know this, but I am not a doctor, and so I can't really afford to self-pay for subsequent visits, so I'd like to stretch them out a bit. I do feel taller when I leave though, so I'm willing to continue.
Not really feeling any improvement, perhaps because MY SPINE IS FUSING INTO SOME SORT OF JACKED UP "S," probably because I only went TWO times that week instead of THREE. Eventually, I am referred to their in house physical therapy, which was very helpful, but the I realized that I was seeing an AT and not a PT. But I was being charged for PT. Is that allowed? I pondered that question to an old PT that I knew, but he's kind of a jerk, so I never got a response.
Anyhow, not going back, wouldn't recommend. Done with the tirade for now. -
Review from Meave G.
San Francisco, CA
8/13/2007
When your back muscles have been knotting and tightening for so long that the pressure has caused them to fossilize, it feels good to have someone attack them in a healing, insurance-covered way.
Allow me to amend, please. Without snide yuppie-related remarks this time.
See now, they took X-rays of my neck during my first visit, which I got to see on my second. As it turns out, I have degeneration in three discs, and this sort of stair-step thing going on with the back of two vertebrae wherein the bones are actually touching. TOUCHING and grinding against each other, and my neck bones are moving toward curving the wrong way.
This is frightening! It is partially due to a car accident I was in three years ago, and partially because when you perform repetitive movements that are bad for your neck for years on end, eventually you do damage it. No I am not talking about that, get your mind out of the gutter.
They say they can make it normal again, with regular adjusting, some physical therapy, and me working on it by myself. This is very comforting. I guess it's also sort of comforting to be able to identify the grinding sound I hear in my neck as an actual problem rather than hypochondria. I guess.
Better to treat it late than ignoring it until the vertebrae have fused together and I can never turn my head again! -
Review from Tyler W.
San Francisco, CA
3/9/2009
In fairness, the chiropratic experience I had here was fine. That sad:
I called asking to see a DOCTOR for my very sore shoulders, scared I'd broken something while snowboarding. I came in and was greeted by a nice guy who responded yes when I asked "are you the doctor?"
I found out afterwards that he was a chiropractor, which isn't covered by my insurance, which is why I asked initially. After being informed that their rep "wasn't going to argue semantics with me, a chiropractor isn't an MD but they are a doctor." I was charged $150.
Thanks for the rip-off Chiro-Medical! -
Review from Jessica W.
San Francisco, CA
1/6/2009
So...This place is walking distance from my job and I had seen a mix of reviews from yelpers. I had a small rash and I wanted some hydrocotizone cream... the good kind. And they were great! Fast! Efficient! I have a $0 Co-pay so it was free. The doc talked to me and answered all my questions.
So I decided to go back for a girl check up. And a meeting ran late so I called and said I would be 10 minutes late and they said, "Sorry, I have to cancel your appointment. It will be $50 what type of card would you like to use?"
WHAT!?! MINUS 2 STARS!
1 month later a $200 bill comes! They charged me for a consultation fee to look at my rash! And took whatever my insurance paid them.
WHAT!?! MINUS 2 STARS! I am still working out how to get out of that! -
Review from Ki K.
San Mateo, CA
2/15/2009
I have an appointment here next week but already I am uneasy about my visit. Trying to speak with anyone here who has a medical degree reminds me of the movie Catch 22 and the situation with Major Major - in that you can only see the Major when he is not in, and if he is in his office, no one can see him.
That is what this center seems like - when the medical staff is in you cannot see them, but please call back when they have all left and you can be transfered to their extension.
When I was a member or Kaiser I could always speak with a nurse and I suppose that I now have a high expectation of medical facilities and their services. -
Review from Adam X.
San Francisco, CA
4/2/2009 1 Check-in Here
Hal Rosenberg is a god.
I was having some pretty heavy right side pains from rocking out to a 10 hour weekend of gigs (swinging and dancing a 20lb bass around for 5 hours a night), and think i triggered an old injury. Either way, I was in severe pain. i saw Hal 4 times and the pain is gone.
Thanks Hal. You deserve 10 stars. -
Review from mario w.
San Francisco, CA
10/19/2009
I was really looking forward to going to Dr. Scott Calzaretta... his profile is nothing short of fantastic. And when he saw me his treatment was really good. As a Chiropractor I have no doubt that he is terrific.
Now let's talk about the business end of things...
At McDonalds there is a Mc-Clock which tells each cashier how quickly they must (* on penalty of Mc-dismissal) mc-move each Mc-Customer through the Mc-Line. I got the feeling that Mc-Medicine is served here. I am not a Mc-Patient.
Supersize? Do you want some extra appointments with your adjustments? ....
Let me raise the Skunk in the Room -- would I really have been asked to come back 3x/wk for 3 weeks straight to treat a simple neck strain if it was just as profitable for the doc. to see me twice? Buyer beware.
"Let ME tell YOU what WE are going to do"
Doc... you made my skin crawl with the creepy feeling that I was talking with a bad salesman.
I am taking my minor neck pain elsewhere. -
Review from Kristen S.
San Francisco, CA
5/16/2007
After reading the Yelp reviews, I decided to give this place a shot, and had my first appointment with them today.
They were pretty much right on time with the appointment, but yes, other folks were right - they were way too salesy. I went in for someone to adjust my spine, not massage therapy. I don't want to feel like I'm making a long-term commitment when I go see a chiropractor and get bombarded with treatment plans.
They scheduled a 2nd appointment for me on Friday. FRIDAY! Considering I just had my 1st appointment today, Wednesday - isn't that a little too soon? After all, I do have to work. -
Review from crow s.
San Francisco, CA
3/28/2007
I don't know about you, but when I have a 1:15 appointment it means I have a 1:15 appointment. Sure, I might be a new patient and perhaps that means I am not yet worthy of caring about, but I'm in pain people, pain, that's why I'm here. I understand that things get busy, it happens, I'm unusually forgiving of this. Once. Maybe twice. Maybe not.
Fist appointment: They bring me back, sit me in the examination room and I wait. And I wait. And I wait. And I...check my watch again; tick, tick, tick, tick. A lunch hour is a lunch HOUR. For real. A 1:15 appointment is a 1:15 appointment and damn, look at that, it's 1:40, I think I'll just have to...."Hi there!" Damn, I'm caught. "Hi Doc (who shall remain nameless because he's not necessarily the problem although his manner was kinda strange in a googly-eyed blissed out salesman kinda way, but hey, that was probably me being strange not him, I'll cop to that. Okay, no I wont, this cat acted and gave every impression that he had just finished up a kool-aide binge and was looking to recruit me to move to some far off place and breed for Jesus.)"
Then the sales pitch, then the 5 to 7 minute "treatment' and then "we can talk about $$$ next time..." Great, caught up and not happy.
Second appointment: I don't know about you but to me 10:45 is 10:45. Sensing a pattern? Okay, maybe I'm being hasty, it's only the second visit, I can't expect them to care about me yet right? Hmmmmm. Sitting in the room, alone, waiting, waiting...oh, look at that it's 11:15, you know what, screw it, I'm outta..."Hi there!" Damn.
"Hi Doc, think we can get this started?"
"You know, this is a process, sometimes..."
"Yeah, about my shoulder..."
5 to 7 minutes of "treatment" follows, then the pitch then the...
Bah! You know what? This place is a crack mill. No not THAT kinda crack...anyway. Picture this: Me in pain, walking out, $195 lighter in the wallet, 1 hour lighter in vacation time that I had to use to make up for their lack of timing and more unsatisfied than ever with my treatment options. If I wanted to be ignored and made to feel like I don't matter at all then I could have stayed home. At least that would have been free. I'm a pretty understanding guy, forgiving to a fault, but I've never had such a lackluster treatment. I've been to quite a few chiropractors over the years and always walked away with some sense of relief, so this entire experience has been strange. I went here based on reviews, I had hope, I had faith, I got burnt.
The staff was great however, really great, so for that I'll toss in a single star, but really I give them one because zero isn't an option. -
Review from jen n.
San Mateo, CA
4/4/2007
To each his own, but I waited an hour in an empty waiting room, save a spaced out guy bouncing a ball in the corner. I waited so long I had to go out and move my car before I got treated because my hour long meter ran out. I was scheduled to see one chiropractor who shook my hand and explained that I would be seen by the chiropractor in training. The hearty hand shaker was over the top; when he explained that he didn't do "that" (adjustments) anymore, and -- I honestly kid you not-- accompanied "that" with a disdainful flick of his wrist.
This taking in of chiropractors is an industry practice that gives novices a chance to learn the ropes about running a business. I have nothing against this in theory, but buyer beware. This place costs about $200 to be treated by someone barely out of school.
If you want cheap, and sometimes great care (big if), you can go to one of the local schools (I went to one in San Mateo) and see an intern for $30 (again buyer beware), but you needn't pay $200. Nor does it need to cost $200 for an excellent very experienced chiropractor.
Anyway, I was late back to work I had to reschedule all my afternoon appointments. I hate to say it but one really needs to educate oneself about chiropractors if one goes to them at all.
I've since had my confidence in chiro restored. -
Review from Kelley p.
Houston, TX
4/6/2009
I fell off a 15 ft boulder and landed flat on my back. Obviously, that hurt. After seeing a sports medicine MD, I decided to try a chiropractor. I was skeptical at first, but Hal Rosenberg made me feel totally comfortable (he's a climber!) and at ease. He adjusted me, did a little myofacial release and I immediately felt better. I was excited to continue treatment with him.
Later that afternoon, I get a call from the insurance guy at Chiro-Medical group. He tells me that they don't accept my insurance. Ummmm.... don't you think they should of checked this before they treated me? Now I am out $190 and disappointed that I couldn't continue with my treatment there.
So I give Hal Rosenberg 5 stars.......but the office gets 2 for not checking my insurance before my treatment, so overall I guess that would be a 3. -
Review from Amit S.
San Francisco, CA
5/6/2009
The doctors, the trainers and all the staff are ABSOF@#KINGLUTELY amazing.
Whether its the front desk staff who greet you, or the folks who check you in inside, or the therapists, or the doctors themselves - coming here is always a pleasant (OK! When I'm having my body twisted it ain't so grand!) experience and I leave feeling loose and relaxed. They know their stuff, are friendly and have a good sense of humor, really look out for you and will not push you to do anything unless they truly felt it was good for you.
My hero - Dr. Taylor Rabbetz! Ye yah!
I've been coming here for about 5 years and Dr. Taylor STILL is high up on the pedestal of folks I owe my good health and good life to!
2005
- Did not have a clue on how to run, wore the wrong shoes (Sketchers!) and ran like Dr. Evil's son, all of which culminated in a severely impacted knee as I ran down Twin Peaks (I was chasing a cute runner, folks!).
- 5 months of PT with Dr. Taylor and his team had me back running, working out, swimming, biking and all this, with a spring in every step.
2007
- Long distance trail running in the Marin Headlands made my right IT band go tits up on me to the extent that I could not go down one step without experience shooting pain up my right body.
- 3 months of PT with Dr. Taylor and his team had me back in shape in no time. They recommended great stretches, great exercises and I was back in the game feeling greater than ever!
2008
- Tore my right arch running down Strawberry Hill (nope, there are no strawberries on that hill) and painful as it was, it was awesome getting handicap seating at concerts, restaurants, buses and even parades. I was in crutches and LOVED the attention.
- It's been about 6 months since that happened and my arch has healed pretty well and I'm back in training for the SF Marathon
Dr. Taylor and his team (Shrivanthi and Jez) are absolutely the best! When my company changed from PPO to HMO, I did not mind paying the extra $80 every month to keep my PPO and continue to be able to see Dr. Taylor - that's how good he is and then some!
Whether you're looking to just get adjusted or are training for a marathon for the first time or the 30th time, Dr. Taylor is your guy and Chiro Medical Group are the folks you want to see for sure! -
Review from Nicole K.
Castro, San Francisco, CA
Updated - 3/2/2009
This keeps getting better so I thought I'd include you all...
I went to Mexico and came back with a cough. It didn't seem major, just annoying. Since I'm waiting for Dr. Newcomer to open her own practice, I haven't found a new doctor yet. So I just thought I'd get some rest and vit c and get over it. After four weeks, it turned into something major. Because it was a Friday and I don't have a dr anymore (refusing to return to Chiro Med) I spent all day Saturday (Valentine's Day) in a clinic in the Mission.
I have insurance but no dr so I paid $60 and waited 3 hours to have a guy down there prescribe an antibiotic. I started feeling better about five days later but it's been two weeks and I'm still coughing so I feel like I should see a dr again. Because most of the practices won't take new patients for months, I scheduled an appt with Chiro Medical Group as a last resort. It was either that or go back to the clinic and overpay despite having insurance.
I made an appt last Thursday (I think) for the following Tuesday. I got a call on Monday from Deena saying they saw my review on Yelp and want to know why I am coming in. I explained that I was desperate. She suggested I might feel more comfortable going to another provider. I told her that was true but that it was urgent to see someone and no one else could get a new patient in quickly enough. She continued to say I must understand how they feel and I should consider going somewhere else.
On one hand I feel a little sorry for them and she's totally correct that I would not feel comfortable being there, considering all my negative experiences. However, I need medicine immediately. I'm surprised they can deny care to someone, even someone who had written such a scathing review.
Now I'm back to Yelping through my racking cough trying to find someone who will see me right away! Thanks for all the reviews you have all written - so helpful in finding a great provider! I won't give up.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/17/2008
This place was recommended to me because they used to have an extraordinary doctor there - Dr. Peggy… Read more »
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Review from Andi T.
12/14/2006
This is a true Yelp success story. There I was, with a blown out back. And there you were, 26 broke-down tore-up Yelpers, raving about this place. How bad could it be?
The front desk folks are very friendly, the office is run efficiently, and Dr. Rosenberg has made me feel like I have a brand-new back. Despite the feeling that I was about to buy a car, I appreciated the meeting with the benefits guy to talk about what the doc's "treatment plan" was likely to cost me. Bonus: This place has the cleanest bathroom I've ever seen!Listed in: Getting by with a little Yelp, Salud!
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Review from Kira W.
San Francisco, CA
8/28/2009
I've been going to chiropractors for over twenty years, and Dr. Greene is the best doctor I've been to. I happen to be both a clutz and love to snowboard. Not exactly the best mix in the world to be, but that's where Dr. Greene comes in. I came to his office after having a not so pleasant experience with another Chiropractor and heard of his services from a friend. I was amazed at the quality of their facilities and their very large physical therapy room in the back.
I've wrecked myself up on the mountain snowboarding and fallen down a flight of stairs head first on my back and every time, Dr. Greene has put me back together again. He has the kind of personality that puts you at ease the moment you meet him. I was in such bad shape after the stairs that he told me he could only use the electro stimulus machine on me the first visit because my muscles were in such a spasm. A sure sign of a good Chiropractor is if they're not afraid to say, "I can't even work on you yet" because they know how the body and muscles work.
I also had a couple of physical therapy sessions for my ankles. And although I don't think I would pay a tremendous amount out of pocket for it, if your insurance covers it, do it. I learned how I was holding my body incorrectly and proper exercises to strengthen and improve my posture.
I would recommend Dr. Greene in a heartbeat or shall I say...a muscle spasm.Listed in: Back Crackin Good!
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Review from Angie R.
San Francisco, CA
5/12/2008
As anyone who has ever walked down the street with me knows, I constantly veer right and bump into people without realizing it. On top of that, I have trouble holding balancing poses in yoga if I have to hold my weight on my right leg or foot. Also, my right foot turns out at an angle when I stand.
First question: what the hell is going on with my right leg, yo?
Second question: why has it taken me this long to see a chiropractor?
After my visit to the Chiro-Medical Group, I have some answers. My lower back is compressed, causing my right hip to rotate out and make my shit all janky. And I guess I waited because I wanted to find a trustworthy facility to roll these old bones around.
The Chiro-Medical group exceeded my expectations. It's a large, extremely professional operation that is dedicated toward rehabilitation and healing, with personable staff and a down to earth attitude toward treatment. They're also conveniently located on First Street for us FiDi drones.
With their help, I expect to be a less annoying walking companion and an even better balanced yogi in no time! -
Review from Ross A.
Carmichael, CA
1/29/2007
I've been seeing Dr. Green (and Bobby for exercise therapy) for about 3 weeks now. I came to the Chiro-Medical Group after a dissatisfying experience with another chiropractor. My goal was to work on a lower back issue and also get a rehabilitation program started that would teach me how to keep from re injuring the area and strengthen my back and core muscles.
Dr. Green was all over it. He listened to my concerns and asked good questions about my previous chiro experience and what did and did not work for me. He did a thorough exam, took appropriate x-rays and put together an 8 week plan of chiro and exercise therapy. I'm 3 weeks in and I feel fantastic. His focus on getting me better through both chiropractic adjustment and therapy is exactly what I was looking for.
This facility and Dr. Green are about getting you better and teaching you how to stay that way, not milking you for unnecessary treatments and adjustments. They set finite goals and have a refreshingly honest approach. Their PT/exercise training staff and rehab facility are both top notch as well. I highly recommend them. -
Review from Deborah S.
San Francisco, CA
7/22/2009
Over time--about 5 months--I was losing mobility on my left arm. I could not reach behind myself or lift my arm straight over my head without horrible pain--and my partner and I were expecting a baby in a few months, so I needed help fast.
After one visit with Dr. Greene (he has worked magic on me numerous times), we decided we needed to expedite my healing process so he sent me to a surgeon to see if I needed surgery or PT or both. Fortunately she recommended PT so I went to work with Lisa Paradise and Jenny, but mainly Lisa. Within 2 months I had 95% of my reach back and no pain--I started at about 50%. All of that was just in time to tote around my son--who is not lightweight!
I want to thank the PT staff, and I highly recommended them all--especially Lisa. -
Review from Fabien S.
San Francisco, CA
6/29/2011
I went first to Mission Bay Chiropractor and was not happy because it was too "violent", then I went to Chiro-Medical Group with Dr Dan Lord and he was very good and ultra efficient with my hip problem. I'll go back for sure and I already sent one friend there.
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Review from Yun W.
San Francisco, CA
7/15/2010
Great service from the front desk staff. I've been having throat pain, fever and coughing for the past few days and my primary doctor was not available today to see me. So I called in Chiro-Medical group whoch was two blocks from my office and they said they were able to squeeze me in for the appt that is scheduled in the next 15 min if that works fo rme. Perfect!
They scheduled a Nurse Practioner, Maggie to see my symptoms and she did a thorough checkup on me to see what was going on. After a quick diagnosis and a prescription. I felt relieved and happy to know that it wasn't anything serious.
I think I might change my primary doctor to Chiro-Medical because not only do they have great service, but they are professional. My only gripe is that they got my first name wrong and didn't check with me, so that was my only drawback. I'll have to correct them if I do come back. -
Review from Dario B.
2/6/2009
Dr. Hal Rosenberg has cold eyes like Hal9000.
He fixes your back like no one else though.
And recently he's fixing also a problem I've carried for years on my right hand.
I'll go and pay a visit to him even if I get a simple cold, he has the cure!
