This review is for Tatiana, the massage therapist. SHE IS AMAZING !!!! I felt relaxed, yet energized for DAYS after my 90 minute massage, an unexpected (but much appreciated) phenomenon for me. I plan to make an appointment for another massage with Tatiana very soon, and urge anyone who is in pain and/or under stress to do the same. Your body will thank you later!!! read more

Really great prenatal/postnatal experience with Dr B! I started experiencing a lot of new pain in my 3rd trimester of pregnancy... from back pain to hip pain to carpel tunnel in my wrists and started seeing Dr B twice a week, which I believe made a big difference. I appreciated the thorough diagnostic he did on my entire body and then the attention to detail in every session after. It gives me a lot of reassurance that he specializes in care for pregnant women and that he knows how to work with our changing bodies (and that he is helping and not hurting as this is a very scary time for our bodies). After I delivered my baby, he comes pays you a house visit since things are pretty hectic and your body isn't ready to leave the house yet. Would recommend and he takes HSA! read more

I've been seeing chiropractors for nearly 20 years, and Dr. Brendan is by far my favorite. He's not only incredibly skilled but also kind and compassionate. His adjustments leave me feeling euphoric, like I'm floating on endorphins. Lately, we've been focusing on my TMJ, which I've struggled with for nearly two years. After trying multiple treatments with little success, I finally found relief under Dr. Brendan's care. His office is beautiful, his fees are reasonable, and his expertise is unmatched. I'm a lifer! read more

I've seen Dr. B multiple times over the years. First chiro I went to here in the Bay Area. Wonderful dude. Very generously leads breath-work workshops. He taught me about Foundational Training, which has been a game changer in my chronic pain. His new practice is gorgeous and has a lovely vibe. Like you're in a villa or retreat. Highly recommend! read more

I was a bit hesitant when Ashanna left and Dr B took over her business, but I had nothing to worry about. Dr B is very skilled w his hands and my body feels much better after each adjustment. He is also just a very generous and kind person. Even my teen is going to him now! read more

Dr Ashanna is the best! She's got a bunch more positive reviews on her old yelp page https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-central-body-alameda-2. She moved to this new office a couple blocks away (still close by!) and decorated it as lovely as at the Central Body. She explains the adjustments she does, and gives helpful tips on your posture to prevent your issues from happening again (and to prevent you from coming too often!!). read more

Dr. Ashanna has been transformational to my chronic neck pain. My occupation of many years had created much imbalance and chronic pain that radiated through my neck, shoulders, and head. I've seen many other practitioners trying to resolve the issue, and it was Dr. Ashanna's exceptional skills and understanding of my needs that finally solved them!!! Her gentle touch and precision to the areas of need is astounding and the relief has been a complete game-changer. I have such deep gratitude for her and couldn't recommend her more highly. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Ashanna for over 4 years. Over the years, she has helped guide me through my chiropractic and holistic care journey. As an Asian American femme with chronic pain, I have struggled to find quality care providers who really listened and saw me. Dr. Ashanna not only listens but sees what you need before you do if you're open to her guiding you. She referred me to care providers who led to the diagnoses of 3 chronic health conditions that helped me make sense of the many symptoms I've been living with for over 15 years and never understood. She patiently adjusted me along the way and taught me so much about what holistic care can be. She finds the root of my pain without me often knowing what exactly is hurting. She speaks to my body in ways I often can't access. Dr. Ashanna is a talented chiropractor with loads of experience and a learning mindset. Her abilities and constant learning have contributed to her ability to found multiple practices (central body) in the spirit of creating more care opportunities in communities who need her. But beyond her expertise, as a human and care giver, Dr. Ashanna goes so far beyond the realms of a chiropractor. She is a healer. I am so grateful to know her and be on the receiving end of her care. Thank you, Dr. Ashanna. Also, Edlin rocks! She juggles so many different roles and makes it look easy. She is so responsive and makes the logistics side of care so easy. Thank you, Edlin! read more

Dr. Ashanna is THE BEST! She has helped me return to alignment and wholeness a hundred times over the last 5 years. Being an attorney who works long hours at a desk but then likes to do high-intensity activities (like capoeira and aerial acrobatics), I used to get injured and misaligned a lot. Not only did Dr. Ashanna alleviate my pain every single time, but she taught me how to improve my posture and movement practice so that I don't get injured in the first place. Nowadays I see her only once a month and she doesn't charge me if I don't need an adjustment. I feel so much more peace, ease and freedom in my body and that is in huge part thanks to her! Do yourself a favor - visit her beautiful studio, meet her and her amazing assistant Edlin and you will find out what a truly healing space she has created. read more

I started to see Dr. Ashanna a few months ago and when I first saw her, it was immediately clear to me that her chiropractic practice was more wholistic and comprehensive than any other I've been to. The reason I was interested in seeing a chiropractor in the first place is because I had a pressure in my chest that I knew was caused from emotional/traumatic blocks and Dr. Ashanna had the understanding of the mind-body connection to help me work through them. Her adjustments are gentle but extremely effective, so those who are afraid of the "cracking" have nothing to worry about here. She is always trying to find new ways to help her patients, and it's been such a pleasure just to see and learn the immense amount of thought she puts into her practice. I'm truly excited to see her approach evolve because Dr. Ashanna will find the best and most effective ways to treat her patients. I would highly recommend Dr. Ashanna for any physical pain you are having, but also for those who really want to get to the root of any chronic pain or illness. read more

Dr. Ashanna Sevin is a legit healer. She knows how to find exactly where the misalignments are and how to make the adjustments with care and precision. I have experienced many good chiropractors but Dr. Sevin is next level. You really owe it to yourself to book an appointment and find out why. Respectfully, Kevin Good read more

Dr. Ashanna is magical! She has a way with reading your body and your soul. She was able to adjust places that were bothering me and educate me on how one area affects another. She prescribed homework that helped me destress and made a huge impact on my heart and my body. Her space is a vibe that helps get you in the mood to relax and her assistant Evelyn is lovely (and always has a great smile!). They are both gems! Go see her! read more

I cannot sing enough praise to Dr. Ashanna as she has literally changed the quality of my life for the better. Not only is she a gifted healer, she is incredibly perceptive, intuitive, wise and beyond kind. Before I was seeing Dr. Ashanna, I was having headaches 3 days/week that were regularly leading to debilitating migraines. I was, for lack of better words miserable and always in some condition of pain. I couldn't do the things I loved (most physical activities) because it always ended in a headache. Western medicine didn't help, nor did physical therapy. I was really nervous about chiropractic care as I did not enjoy my previous experience with other practitioners but Dr. Ashanna put my mind at ease instantly. Dr. Ashanna takes a holistic approach to chiropractic care. She will never do an adjustment you're not ready for, and she explains everything she is going to do before she does it. In my treatment, we started with comprehensive muscle tests, posture tests and x-rays. Dr. Ashanna was able to identity structural issues and we went straight to work. She also suspected a gut issue, due to all the air bubbles that showed up in my x-rays, and praise be, was she right in thinking that gluten was a huge contributor to my chronic pain. She also suggested I try some supplements (Inflammaton and Ligaplex II) and I can say with full confidence that these supplements have been a huge help in my care. I've been seeing Dr. Ashanna for a little over 2 months now, and the results were instantaneous. After our first few sessions my headaches have mostly cleared. I still get occasional headaches, about 1-2/month, but none of them have turned into migraines, and the pain is nothing compared to what I was experiencing before. Paired with Felix (I see him about once a month), a very gifted body worker who is located at Ashanna's previous office on Central, I am definitely on the path to a full recovery. I have not felt this good in years, physically and mentally. Thank you so much Dr. Ashanna! read more

Dr. Ashanna is a gem. She's uniquely talented and truly cares about her patients. As soon as she observed my body, she noticed things that were out of alignment that no chiropractor had ever brought to my attention before. She takes the time to adjust arms, wrists, feet.. whatever needs to be addressed, as she knows that it is all connected. Aside from the technical quality you will get here, you will also have a sense of being cared for on a deep, genuine level - I haven't experienced this at any other chiropractic office and I've been to several over the years. I'm a massage therapist and recommend Ashanna to all my clients with the utmost confidence - they always thank me! read more

Ashanna Sevin is such a gift to us with her healing spirit. her gentle approach and years of experience provide so much comfort and healing. I purchased a package for multiple visits and it was worth every penny. she is incredible and I recommend everyone give her a try, you will not be disappointed!!! read more

I can't recommend Ashanna enough! I have had a lot of tricky back and neck problems from an initial accident, and then from ongoing physical workplace wear and tear. Other practitioners prior didn't seem capable of diagnosing my issues thoroughly or offering any treatments which resulted in any improvement. Ashanna took the time and presence to listen deeply to what my issues were and applied her vastly-knowledgable expertise and care, with a gentle, intuitive approach. She resolved my initial back injury and I now see her regularly for general maintenance. I trust her implicitly and am so grateful to be in her care. read more

I'm so grateful for Dr. Ashanna. I thought getting chiropractic adjustments were scary before meeting and receiving care from Dr. Ashanna. 10 years have gone by since our first meeting and she has been a huge inspiration and educator for me in chiropractic, Reiki, health and business. She is a leader in the east bay healing community. highly recommend! read more

After almost 30 years of receiving chiropractic care from a wonderful doc who retired, I found myself in a situation to find a different provider. If you are looking for a chiropractor that addresses anything & everything that relates to your body & mind look no further. Dr. Ashanna folds into her treatments traditional as well as holistic care. She has introduced me to different methods of chiropractic care addressing my particular needs. She takes the time to explain body dynamics & what is going on with my particular issues so that I can understand where I'm at & how to progress in tandem with my treatments. Bottom line she is focused on you & wants you to get to a stable place, decreasing the need for treatments, & living your best life! read more

I would say Dr. Ashanna has magic hands but that would undermine the vast knowledge and extra education she has put in to serve her patients. It isn't magic, it's hard work, dedication, and commitment...combined with a highly intuitive, sensitive, trauma-informed touch and approach. Her work doesn't always involve cracking, for those adverse to it, and I always walk away feeling heard, seen, and cared for. Oh! And feeling either better or like we are on the road to it. read more

Dr. Ashanna is a miracle worker! For years I have struggled with tension and pain with my piriformis. Through X-rays Dr. Ashanna found that my right leg was 3mm shorter than my left. I started wearing a lift in my right shoe and my piriformis pain went away. Who knew a shoe lift would change my life :) I scheduled a follow up X-ray months later to see if wearing the shoe lift had corrected my alignment and it worked, I am now aligned! Such amazing and dramatic results. I am so grateful for Dr. Ashanna and the technology she uses to pinpoint precise adjustments and discover the root cause of pain. read more

Dr. Ashanna is awesome! She is smart, caring, and professional. I appreciate her openness to healing modalities that are holistic. Her support staff, Edlin, is a joy to be around. The energy of the healing space feels good and is relaxing. I feel an authentic loving energy. I highly recommend Dr. Ashanna as a holistic chiropractic healer. read more

Dr. Ashanna is brilliant. I started seeing her at the beginning of 2020 after dealing with some painful alignment issues. After getting x-rays, Dr. Ashanna formulated a treatment plan that led to significant results over the subsequent months. I see her every few weeks (sometimes longer) for maintenance, and when I have any flare-ups. She's great at explaining what is going on with my body and my adjustments in a way that I can easily understand, and really listens to my questions/concerns or finds workarounds if certain adjustments aren't available to me. I'm so happy that I found such a kind, honest chiropractor. I have to give a shout out to the fantastic Office Manager, Edlin. She is so sweet and helpful, always patient when I have any questions regarding payments, packages, etc. Her and Dr. Ashanna have also helped get me seen on short notice when I've had an urgent need, which is so appreciated. Couldn't recommend Body Mind highly enough! read more

Dr. Ashanna is a very gifted, educated and holistic care provider. She is very intuitive. She assists me with immunocompromised patients. I send my children to see her. I appreciate her head to toe thorough approach to chiropractic care. Her heart is in the right place. Hope you enjoy her as much as I do read more

I loved the tranquility of my entire experience. I went in to alleviate a pain in my hip and the entire process was expertly handled and left pain free and felt supported by all the members of the team. Thank you so much for helping me heal my body in such a warm and peaceful environment. read more

Dr. Ashanna Sevin is incredible! I first met her when she was just a few blocks away at The Central Body (she started this business). She has always been there for me when I've had challenges with my body in such kind compassionate ways. Over the years her style has changed due to her constant willingness to learn and adapt. It's this willingness that has led her to now create this new office/business (Body Mind). So grateful for her, and I trust you will be too! read more

I have seen Dr. Ashyanna Sevin many times over the past 10 years. She exemplifies unparalleled expertise and unwavering compassion. Her profound understanding of the human body, coupled with her gentle and precise adjustments make her stand out in a sea of healers. I am a 50+ year old soccer player, and she has changed the way my body moves and recovers. Additionally, when I was healing from long covid, one session with her opened my ribs and had me breathing deeply once again. I cannot say enough about this amazing intuitive, brilliant woman - I will never see another chiropractor again - she is the whole package! read more

Dr. Ashanna is a gem. I have not only been going to chiropractors for years, but I used to work for one. Dr. Ashanna is hands down the best chiropractor I have ever come across. I originally went to see her for lower back pain, and she was able to identify and treat a spondylosis, something that had been ignored by others over the years. She also helped me tremendously during my pregnancies, relieving me of lower back pain and everything else in between. I am currently seeing her as part of my recovery from an elbow dislocation from a snowboarding accident. She has helped my pain reduce, my range of motion return and my strength improve significantly, all while being emotionally attentive to my mental state during the healing process. I really can't say enough good things about Dr. Ashanna since she has been such a pivotal part of my healing journey so far. She also gives excellent recommendations to other practitioners in the area, and for me, it is like holistic care for my whole arm. Last but not least, her thoroughness and transparency are a breath of fresh air. I highly recommend her for any ailment you are facing, but know for certain that if you are injured, she is the person you want on your healing team. read more

I have been working with Dr. Ashanna for a number of years on chronic issues. She has kept me moving, and feeling so good. She treats the entire person in a responsive and intuitive fashion, in addition to using a very thorough initial exam to accurately identify concerns. Her treatment is not like typical chiropractic care, in the least. Gentle and very much geared to each individual's needs. Including muscle testing and suggestions for follow-up care and exercises at home. She has also made several pairs of orthotics for me which have allowed me to maintain my healthy walking habit. I whole heartedly recommend her practice. Regardless of age, mobility or general health. She is the best! read more

I've had a great experience with Ashanna over the past month and some. in that time, she's helped me address chronic issues with my back, feet, and jaw that have bothered me and caused me pain for years. Thanks to her recommendations, I'm also now sleeping on a mattress which provides much better support. 3 of my roommates now see her regularly as well and we're all big fans. Definitely a major asset to have her in my corner as I navigate being active as I age. The rest of her staff are great too! Definitely would recommend her. read more

Dr. Ashanna changed my life. Point blank, period. From the physical to the emotional, she's gently guided me on my journey of understanding body-mind connection as it relates to me and mine. Her adjustments are gentle and effective. Behind adjustments, she provides supplemental stretches, exercises, and meditations that have enriched my daily life. She does her work from a place of unconditional love and intuition. Thank you for everything you do, Dr Ashanna. read more

Dr. Ashanna is a beautiful soul and gifted healer. Edlin the office manager is wonderful and so helpful. My daughter is always excited to visit with her while she waits for me. I'm so grateful to have found Dr. Ashanna just as I am beginning my health journey. I had been dealing with lower back pain for awhile and stretching everyday seemed to be making it worse so I decided to see a chiropractor for the first time. I immediately felt the warmth and compassion from everyone there. After listening to my issues, some muscle tests and X-rays, Dr. Ashanna was able to create a customized care plan for me. The pain is gone and I'm healing in ways I didn't even know I needed to. I am finally giving myself the care and attention that I need and it feels amazing! read more

It's been about 3 years now that I have been seeing Dr. Ashanna. I wouldn't want to visit any other chiropractor. I originally sought her out to address pain in my hip, chronic tension in my neck and arthritis developing in a foot. All of those issues have now resolved under her expert care. I continue to see Dr. Ashanna monthly to keep my body in alignment and happy. I feel so good after each treatment! Not only is she an authority in her field, but, as others have mentioned, she is a wonderful human being - caring, intuitive, a great listener and always learning. Practitioners like her are a rare find! A special word to other seniors: Dr. Ashanna's approach is very gentle and highly effective. Gone are the days of "cracking." I want to mention Edlin, who runs the front desk. She takes care of all of the bookings and appointment reminders calmly and efficiently. Lastly, the new Body Mind space Dr. Ashanna has created is beautiful and inspiring... a pleasure to visit. Plus there's free parking! read more

I saw Dr A for nine months last year (until I moved out of the area). After seeing a variety of chiropractors over the last 20 years, I was impressed with her thoroughness and wholistic/thoughtful approach. She meets you where you are and helps you address your specific problems. I highly recommend her if you are new to chiropractic care, or just looking for a fresh start. She does amazing work. read more

I recently moved to Alameda and switched from my Oakland chiropractor to Dr Ashanna whose office I can easily walk to. I had some chronic hip and lower back pain which other chiropractors had been adjusting me for for a couple of years. Within the first month, Dr Ashanna had figured out that my chronic issues were being caused by an anatomically short leg (while most people's legs aren't exactly equal, mine is apparently way off). While other chiropractors had noted this short leg thing before, they hadn't taken the time to figure out that it wasn't something that could just be "adjusted away" (which of course was only a temporary fix and would have to be done on a regular basis, basically for the rest of my life). Dr Ashanna got to the root of the problem and had me fitted with a heel lift to equalize both legs. Shortly after wearing the lift, the pain in my hip (which had been gradually worsening), began to go away and is now for the most part gone. Thanks to Dr Ashanna's thorough assessment, I feel like I'm not in need of a chiropractic adjustment every single week for the rest of my life. THANKS AGAIN Dr. Ashanna. read more