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Dr. Susan L. Oyakawa
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Category: Chiropractors [Edit]
Neighborhood: Mission1364 Valencia Street
(between 24th St & 25th St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 648-3327
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- Hours:
Mon., Wed. 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mon., Wed. 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
22 reviews for Dr. Susan L. Oyakawa
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One of the Business' Favorite Reviews What's This?
I currently have this happy, sh*t eating grin on my face as I am feeling absolutely no pain--a first in the last couple of weeks since I had the first twinges of back pain.
This is my second bout of serious back issues, and after a lackluster appointment with my PCP I decided to strike out on my own and find someone who could do some magic with his or her capable hands and Yelp found Dr Oyakawa for me.
THANK GOODNESS.
I was leery of going to a chiro in the first place. I'm a scientist by training and wasn't sure about anything that wasn't allopathic medicine, but after the tragedy that is my PCP I can honestly say I was open to trying a health practice that centers on not only me as a person, but me as a whole including my sanity, my nutrition and really, MYSELF.
And Dr Oyakawa fulfills these needs twofold! She is sharp. Funny. Friendly. Fabulous. And has strong hands, that with confidence were able to stretch and put back into place my misaligned little body. She explained everything she was going to do to me, and let me voice my concerns. I trust her and that says a lot in my book.
Her office is clean, her staff knowledgable.
It isn't "cheap" (but was worth it) but that's only because my insurance is being difficult. Hopefully I will be able to figure those pesky details out, and her receptionist Corina seemed more than willing to help me out with my questions in regards to those.
So if you need a chiropractor, I HIGHLY recommend Dr Oyakawa as she is not only someone who is a great practitioner of her specialty, she is also an awesome person.
Oh, how I miss Dr. Susan.
I miss her massage before adjustments. I miss the adjustments. I miss talking to someone who likes to talk just as much as I do! And, I miss leaving there, feeling as if I was floating away on a cloud.
I've been unemployed for most of 2009 so thats why I have had to forego the chiropractic treatments and anything else that brings me joy but costs money... but as soon as I have one of those rectangular paper things with numbers scribbled on it that reads more than 200.00 and comes more often, then Dr. Susan is one of the first places from my old employed lifestyle that I will return to!
Oh yes, thank you Susan.
She has improved the quality of my life such, that a star system can hardly express it.
Dr. Oyakawa really cares about her patients. She views her patients as partners in wellbeing. I didn't believe in the profession until I went to her. Proof is in the pudding. My body feels more balance, aligned, I sleep better, and my back feels better than it has in years.
Thank you again.
Dr. Susan is AWESOME. I was having some major problems with my back, neck, and even my hips. Within two visits I was experiencing almost no pain at all. I'd been going in monthly since January, but now I'm stretching it out to once every 6 weeks. Dr, Susan is friendly, caring, extremely knowledgeable, and she's great at what she does.
If you're thinking about chiropractic, GO SEE DR. SUSAN.
after a horrible back spasm that dropped me to my knees, I've been floor bounded for 3 days. I could barely stand or sit and had an enduring knife-like pain radiating from my lower back. I even had thoughts I might never recover from the pain. Then, I scheduled a session with Dr. Oyakawa and right after my 1st session my pain has decreased greatly and now occurs less frequently than before. I highly recommend giving her a call if you have any sort of neck or back problems. I have 3 more days for my next appointment and I can't wait. She gave my health back. Did I also mention that she is super nice?
Dr Oyakawa is a fantastic practitioner. In a time of ridiculously bad health care, with Dr's that care little about your long-term health, Dr Oyakawa bucks the trend. Every visit I have made to her has been met with thoughtful and attentive care. She has personally followed up with me on the phone after coming in with an injury that could not be diagnosed in her office. A true gem in the mission.
Thanks, Doc!
In much relief since my fall, which threw something spectacular in my lower back... come to discover this may all be related to my breaking my foot over three years ago.
Dr. Oyakawa is funny and I felt extremely comfortable. Going back in two days...
The best ! I wish there more people out in the world like Susan. She is professional, and has true people skills. Clean and comfortable office that makes you feel relaxed.
I recommend that if you have never been to a chiropractor before let her be your first. She is a good listener and she makes me laugh. When my shoulders and neck are tight Susan will heat and work the area to relax the muscle for maximum effect .
And when your contact lens falls out when your head is face down on the table (as has happened to me), the office has a nice bathroom to put them back in -I wear my glasses when I see her now : )
She's great. She had my back singing like fireworks on the 4th of July.
I found Susan to be the best chiro i've visited in the city - she would execute a light massage before the actual manipulations (and by light i do mean light, but it's miles better than nothing) and the whole experience would last for a while - 30-60 mins.
She's also got a nice demeanour, but I suppose when you're in pain you don't really care about that, as long as you get results - and I did with Susan, so thankyou!
Combined with a downward sliding price scale the more often i visited, and i found her to be a v.good chiro.
So visit her.
Oh! And unlike, say, every other chiro i've visited here, she didn't try to sell multiple visits, postural riff raff and snake oil to me. Which is bloody refreshing, actually.
4 stars for being the best chiro here, not 5 because, well, the osteo/chiro care i get back in oz is distressingly miles ahead of what I've seen in the us - but susan comes close enough!
Susan rules!
She is one of the BEST chiropractors I've ever been to. She's very patient, explains everything she's doing (even when I ask a million questions) and (most importantly) makes my back feel really great.
I came to her kind of a mess after a running injury (plus a million house in front of a computer) and her work helped very quickly. Now I see her every so often, and there is never pressure to go more often than I need/want to.
Very skilled and fun to talk to - highly recommended!
Okay, so I can't actually go to Susan because of my insurance plan- but my girlfriend loves her. I know Susan from going to her office and picking up or waiting for my girlfriend, and she is an awesome individual.
I called her when we got this new insurance at work, and even though she is not in my "network" for Blue Cross, she was really helpful in suggesting other doctors she knows, as well as offering me advice any time I wanted to call with questions or concerns about chiropractic in general. She said she "wants me to be well taken care of."
Based on my girlfriend's experience and my conversations with Susan, I definitely recommend her if your insurance complies!
I had terrible sciatica, couldn't sit, stand, or lie down. Pain 24/7. The HMO Doctors wanted to do back surgery because of a compressed disc. My UPS driver friend recommended Dr. Susan.
Within 3 visits the pain was 95% gone. I now go and see her once a month, as my height (6'6") causes me numerous problems with back and neck (the world is too short for me). She has improved my quality of life tremendously.
She is the best, everything you could want in a healer. Highly recommended.
Dr. Susan Oyakawa has been seeing me for several years and she always has provided caring and effective treatments to provide maintainance for my arthritis. The amount of time that Dr. Susan devotes to you is a world of difference away from those chiropractors who do the adjustment and then you are done, good-bye. A treatment from Dr. Oyakawa is very physical and incorporates massage and electro-stim to relax the muscles prepatory to the adjustment. Having just come from her I feel like I have been relieved of a burden, and am able to inhabit my body again.
And just in case you think chiropractic is just for your back, I went to see Dr. Oyakawa during a bout of bronchitis. I had been coughing so much that my whole body hurt, and it hurt to breath. Under her hands I was purged of all the tension and aches, and when she was done I was able to breathe easily again.
Did I mention how fun Dr. Susan is? She talks to you, we laugh, it's always good to see her. I cherish healers like Dr. Oyakawa, and recommend her without reservation.
Susan is a cool chiropractor. I feel she is intelligent and friendly, and really brings a comprehensive view towards her body work. I used to live in the Mission, and passed by her practice all the time... but it took a recommendation from a recommended chiropractor to bring her to my attention. I have only been seeing her for a few weeks, but my back is feeling great! I would highly tout her to all of my friends.
I love Dr. Oyakawa. Seriously. I always feel like a million bucks after leaving her office, not only 'cause she knows how to get into the nooks & crannies of my poor spine, but because we usually enjoy such spirited conversation and she always ends my treatment with a compliment. She's so sincere and so bubbly...who wouldn't want to go to her? She's the best!!!
How do I love her? Let me count the ways! I have been to countless chiropractors over the years and she is by far the best. Not only is she very skilled in her craft, she is a joy to be around.
In situations where other practitioners are dismissive and fail even to recognize that you suffer from a malaise, Dr. Oyakawa is an exception. Her care is unmatched. She doesn't crack for the sake of cracking, nor does she insist that you make an unrealistic number of appointments; rather she recommends a treatment schedule. She is caring, explains everything clearly and her technique is gentle and effective. She's very proactive, as she'll teach you exercises you can do to strengthen and loosen certain muscles in your body. Dr. Oyakawa is a practitioner that embodies a warm personality that makes for a unique personal yet professional style that's rare.
I went in for neck pain and I came out feeling great all over. I am so happy to find a good chiropractor with such an amazing personality. I feel like we could be friends, but I don't think I'm that special, I think she's just really nice to everyone.
ok ok i had this numbness in my legs after my accident everytime i laid down i thought i had RLS(restless leg syndrome.) Sooooo I paid Dr. Oyakawa a visit and sure enough after 2-3 visits the numbness was gone.......... I LOVE THIS WOMEN... she works wonders and makes you feel sooo good after a back crack.... and she listens to you an takes her time to explain everything.... very fun energetic n humorus... this women is great.... try her out....
Dr. Susan is amazing. I had never been to a chiropractor, and never planned on going to one. My friend raved about how great she was, so I figured I'd try it out for my old shoulder injury which hadn't been helped by other treatment. Susan is first and foremost, very knowledgeable, professional and informative. Additionally, she is friendly, fun and an all around great person. Her office is very inviting as well. My shoulder immediately began to improve and she also discovered tension in my neck that she's been working on that i hadn't noticed, probably due to the shoulder pain. I highly recommend Dr. Oyakawa.
susan, is a great chiropractor!!! i have seen her for many many years and she is consistently great!! i usually walk in (sometimes barely walking) if my low back is bad or with my neck sideways and i always leave 101% better. she has great hands and is very intuitive! she is realistic about what will work and what she can do for you. i usually call her last minute and she usually is able to get me in! i have been to many chiropractors and she is the best! she is not covered by brown & toland but it doesn't stop me from seeing her and paying her fee. hale'
