I've been to many chiropractors and massage therapists and generally it goes something like this: Dr: Oh, you're in bad shape. Me: Uh... yes, I know. That's why I'm here. Dr: *Adjustment happens* Okay, well, come back 2 more times this week and then 1-3x a week for the next month. Me: So... when will I not need to come in so regularly? Dr: Oh no, you'll have to keep coming back forever. Me: ...okay... *leaves and doesn't come back* If you've seen chiropractors before and you're not convinced - come see Dr. Kerry and team. Individualized care for your situation is what he's all about. Not just another guy willing to pop your back/neck/insert body part here to relieve some pain, the team here will offer other suggestions and at home PT type exercises to help "cure" you of your problem. NOW, whether you follow their advice and do the exercises is on you. If you just want pop and go, I'm sure they will do that too, but they offer so much more! Scott is my massage therapist here and he's amazing! I've been having chronic shoulder and neck pain since... well, I don't want to think about it. BUT, it's been well over a decade. It started small and I had other things that were hurting worse so I never really paid it much thought. Until I started climbing and the pain got worse. I was having trouble sleeping because of it. Obviously whatever I was doing to remedy the situation wasn't helping... so I started seeing Scott regular massages and Dr. Kerry for less regular chiropractic care and I feel so much better after just a few weeks of doing the exercises he's suggested and tailored to where I'm at and getting treated. I've also increased range of motion a bit, and I'm still seeing more progress. I started to move on to other "less painful" annoyances (ankle/hips) and hope to get it all resolved soon. If you're in need of care, stop here first! Thank you! read more

Love this office, such a great team of people and the atmosphere is very nice inside that classic home! The team recently switched over to Dr. Nicole from recently retired Dr. Kerry who was also fantastic. I do feel this team is even more throughout then what I experienced in the back, I received an x-ray (didn't know they could do that there) and even physical therapy as I continue trying to properly heal after being rear ended last year. My partner also goes here regularly and even gets massages by the fabulous JP when needed. Highly recommend, I am recruiting all of my friends to this place because they really take good care of you and you can ditch that "clinic" like feel in exchange for a warm, comfortable and beautiful atmosphere. If you don't believe in chiropractors, they'll make you a believer. Give it a shot and find out for yourself, I believe first appointment is free. read more

I've been going here for years. Top notch! I was skeptical about chiropractors, but completely trust them and their recommendations. They've been able to help with my ongoing pain from "computer hunch" and when I injured myself falling down the stairs. Covid protocols all being followed! read more

I have been a patient of Kerry O'Neill for 15 or more years. Kerry is amazing. Backfire was sold and Kerry has retired. When I booked an appointment with the "New" Backfire Chiropractic, I was told Kerry was on break to help his own back. This is understandable. Kerry became a Chiropractor because of long-term problems with his back. I know a little bit about Kerry, as over time I considered him not only the best Chiropractor I've ever been to, but a friend. We even had a few friends in common. So when told he was on break for his back, ok that makes sense. Then the person on the phone at the new Backfire Chiropractic said, "it's ok, the fill-in Chiropractor was TRAINED by Kerry." Well, no, that's not true. As I've found out, Kerry O'Neill RETIRED. And while I loved Kerry, the new Chiropractor was useless. Completely useless. She might be a nice person, but if she was trained by Kerry, I'm the Queen of the Sahara. I was not going to review the new practice. Because as the saying goes, if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. However, the new Backfire folks have been hounding me for a review. Even after I said, "You don't want my review." They responded, "no we want good and bad reviews," because apparently they say... they want to improve. Well how about this... My first interaction with you, you all LIED TO MY FACE. The Chiropractor was useless, and I will never, ever be a patient again. The only reason I still darken your door is that I also totally love JP, the last massage therapist standing. Because everyone that made Backfire the best place ever, is gone. So there's your review. I will never, ever be a Chiropractic patient again. Lying is not acceptable. And I've saved this review locally, so when you get it removed, I can post it again, and again and again. I don't like liars. read more

Dr Kerry is my go-to guy for many of my health needs. I'll note just a few: Neck and shoulder pain. Back strain. Vertigo. Guidance and advice on helpful supplements and exercises. He takes the time to share his knowledge and expertise in answering my questions. He's kind. He's encouraging. I wholeheartedly recommend him. read more

I used to go to this office since I liked Dr. Kerry O'Neill. I also liked Christie (front desk). But Christie took a leave and they had a temp receptionist. The temp didn't know what she was doing and she kept misplacing my insurance information! I finally gave up going there since I just couldn't deal with the temp receptionist. read more

I've never been to a chiropractor before, I always assumed they were either quacks or meant to help ambulance chasers win frivolous lawsuits. Dr. O'Neill is neither. Upon entering his practice which is quite a lovely Capitol Hill home cum office, you are greeted by his bulldog Trevor. I heart Trevor, his face is adorable and you just want to mash him up and put him in your pocket! Dr. O'Neill was with a (CUTE!) patient but took the time to greet me. I filled out some brief paperwork about my medical history and current symptoms, I must have waited for at most fifteen minutes before we sat down to review my condition. Two weeks ago I made a grave error whilst lifting weights: I turned my neck to check the correctness of my posture. When weight is pressing down on your upper back, turning your head is NOT GOOD. At first the right side of my neck was a bit sore, but then came increasing throbbing pain. At the behest of my business partners, I decided that ignoring the pain in hopes it would disappear was not a good option. Fortunately for me, Backfire is located blocks from where I live and Dr. O'Neill was kind enough to fit me between appointments at the end of his day. Dr. O'Neill explained how the spine works in relation to the rest of the body. He was professional, polite and never once did I question his credentials. After checking my ability of motion, he told me that my muscles were fine. My ligaments, however, were a bit inflamed. After the diagnosis we moved into another room where I was asked to lay face-down on a table. He massaged my back and shoulders as best he could, but I've got muscles tighter than a young Catholic turns altar boy. Then I was asked to turn over and lay on my back; that was when the REAL fun began. Ever have your spine adjusted? You relax your body as your head and neck are cradled in the doctor's hands. The next thing you know, you hear and feel a quick crack of your spine. First the right side, next the left. Then you place your arms across your chest and your rib cage gets a good crack. Now I know what it's like to be Dungeness crab. I'm rocking ice therapy this evening and seeing him tomorrow for a follow-up and possible adjustments. I'm thinking of bringing cookies for Trevor. read more

I love this place so much! Janice is the best LMT, and the front desk staff are always friendly and helpful. Easy to book and worth every penny. Highly recommend! read more

Quick appointments for chiropractic adjustments. Good technology, friendly bedside manner, very practical advice, and excellent results! Dr. Kerry is great at getting your joints moving. He's NOT obsessed with getting you back if you don't need it. The other services provided by Backfire also stand out. Massage by Chris is excellent, I can't visit enough. My partner also enjoys the acupuncture services provided by Nan. If you like eastern traditional remedies, she has just the solution (or tincture, salve or soak) for you. read more

For 14 years I've seen chiropractors, physical therapists and pain doctors. Dr. Kerry offers friendly, individualized and Intuitive care, something that is lacking in many a doctors' "one size fits all" approach. Super easy to get in. Christie and Dr. Kerry are just great. This is the clinic you want to go to, trust me. read more

I use to swear that all Chiropractors were quacks. Wow, I was a total fool. This place is a little unconventional, but gave my back back to me. Thank you. If you're on the fence, in pain, or tired of pills, do yourself a favor and get an appointment quick. read more

Very disappointed in Backfire Chiropractic...but I guess sometimes you need more then just high reviews. Started coming here 2 weeks ago as I am playing Rugby and there are a lot of injuries that come with it. Was looking forward to having a weekly Chiropractic adjustments & Massage. Until today, when I was heading towards the office and I get a call saying my appt was at 2:15. It was at 3pm. Being in extreme pain it was something I was not only looking forward to, but was very much needed. I scheduled out 20+ appts (massage followed by adjustments) when I was there last time and put each time in my phone as she was telling me what time. I explained that on the phone and I got "well you should have gotten a text message". Well I am glad that text messages now trump any kind of bedside manner. I mean, forbid we have a interaction with a person on a phone or in person cause "I sent the text". So I cancelled all future appointments with Backfire and will look for an office who has some kind of compassion for their patients and better manners. I appreciate offices who want more dealing with their patients then; "I sent the text message" as that is the last thing you want to hear when you are in pain. But hey, they have appointments in a few days...just stay in pain until then. read more

Mahalo for helping me the other week! I will so be returning for future adjustments. :-) Happy almost 2015. Patrick :-) read more

I had forgotten how good it feels being re-aligned. Dr. O'Neil is a super nice guy, and their staff is friendly and helpful. Ken is a great masseuse - he's helped alongside Dr. O'Neil to get me back to pain free life! I'll be maintaining myself better for now on... and getting adjusted at least twice a year. read more

I have had about 15-20 massages here with a therapist named Kreshenda. I did some research online and had heard good things about this business. I originally went here due to back pain from a car accident. Kresheda did a great job of putting me at ease and listening to my needs. She is also very friendly. You can either enjoy the massage in silence or chat with her. I can't comment on the other therapists or the chiropratic services, but everyone else seemed to be satisfied as well. read more

This place is fantastic! The receptionist is always so friendly and helpful, Dr. O'Neil and Chris are incredibly pleasant and professional. I wish I could be adjusted and massaged everyday. read more

So I've been coming here for more than a year but it just hit me that I've not reviewed this place. So here goes: Pros: Very professional and personable staff Great location Flexible hours Varied massage styles and specialities Two great chiropractors Usually great parking Convenient scheduling and follow up reminders Cons: None read more

I have seen many Chiropractors in my life and Dr. Kerry's office is by far the best I have ever been to. Christie the front desk angel is so kind and caring. The office always has appointments at the time I need to come in. I got in a car accident in February where I was sideswiped. It injured me pretty badly sore all over for weeks. Dr. Kerry is so funny, charismatic, caring and talented. As a result I needed massage, acupuncture and chiropractor. I go to Nan for acupuncture. WOW she does miracles! She is funny and so smart and talented. I had so much pain in my hips and back at the beginning, I am so much better. She really can sense where things hurt. I call her a magician really. I never have to tell her where it hurts she just knows. For Massage my main lady is Celene. Celene is awesome we do therapy!!! I mean she makes sure everywhere I need to relax we work on it. I have exercises I do every night and she really cares that you feel good and feel better. I have also been to Scott, I call him the HULK.He is strong. You want a great deep massage and you are really trying to get better, he's your guy! Overall, when I walk in it feel like I am with family, when I leave its better than family cause my body feels better. read more

Like most reviews, I was a chiropractic skeptic, but now a convert. Dr.O'Neill is great at what he does and quickly diagnosed my xrays and started working on a correcting my back issues immediately. His staff are great to deal with and getting an appoinment is very simple. Overall, if you have any joint or back issues, give Backfire a call and at least have one appointment to see if it can help you out. I stopped in on a whim and have been pain free for months. read more

I work in healthcare and have been seeing Dr. Kerry for my back issues. He is wonderful and always listens to what my current issues are in order to provide excellent patient care. Christie is always sooo accommodating - thank you!!! read more

First time to a chiropractor and everyone there clearly already loved Dr. O'Neill -- but honestly he was amazing. I just left and already I have so much relief in my neck and shoulders. And did I mention how beautiful the office is, set in a historic home? It's perfect, I can't wait to go back. (I don't know why I've never gone for an adjustment before. Oh and they even do message therapy and acupuncture!) read more

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Prior to going to see Dr. K I was a bit skeptical of chiropractors; however, due to my job I was having ongoing back pain so a friend recommended Dr. K so I gave him a try and what a difference now. I started going about 3 years ago and Dr. K took the time to explain my xrays along with explain how the back works in relation to the rest of the body and this impressed me. At first I was going quite often and thru his therapy I'm now able to just go in for "maitenance" visits every couple weeks and my back feels better than it has in years. It has helped my sleeping, my ability to walk longer distances without major pain and allows me to continue my job with much less pain. Additionally, the rest of the staff in the office is incredibly friendly and knowledgable, especially dealing with all the insurance documents that my carrier requires. Appointments are easy to make, as I can usually call the same day and get right in that afternoon, which is very helpful with my carzy work schedule. The office is a very friendly atmosphere and Dr. K acknowledges every paitient by name as they sit in the waiting room which is also impressive as it makes the patient feel valued. Thanks Dr. K and staff!! read more

I have been going to Kerry and his team of healers since I moved back to Seattle in 2008. I have an ongoing sciatic issue that has bothered me for ages until I started regular treatments with Kerry, massages with Ken and acupuncture with Nan. I can truthfully say that I am at optimum health these days b/c of the care I receive at Backfire. I travel a ton for work and I always see Kerry before and after my trips. He's the best and I am blessed that I receive such great care from him, Kenny and and Nan! read more

I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Kerry O'Neil. I went in barely able to get around due to back pain, with my conventional doctor only recommending rest and pain killers. Kerry took a significantly long consultation to get to the root of the problem, and has spent a good amount of time getting me back to functioning normal. He is kind and informative about what is wrong, and the process to fixing it. I would highly recommend him to anyone having back pain. His prices are extremely reasonable, his office has parking, and he is AMAZING! read more

Suzi and I have been seeing our favorite "Pyrocracker" for 15 years! Kerry is the best. Recently young Dr. Jeff has joined the team and he fits in perfectly. These are not your "crunch and punch" chiros. They usually spend more time massaging and loosening muscles than they do adjusting. With my broken; neck, seven ribs, hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, collar bone, etc. if not for Backfire Pyrocrackers I wouldn't be walking! Or breathing probably. Roscoe read more

Horrible experience every time!...lot of better chiropractors out there!..rushes you through because he's got easier patients waiting

I really like this place. Very friendly and affordable with out insurance. I havnt been to a chiropractor in awhile and it was a very good experience ! read more

Dr. Kerry O'Neill is not only a great chiropractic, but is also one of the kindest and most genuine people I have ever met. My dad was in town visiting a couple of years ago and had a really bad fall. The fall knocked 4 rib heads out of place. My dad went to the emergency room where they gave him some pills for the pain, but didn't treat him otherwise. My dad (58 years) was in really bad shape and could hardly move. I suggested that he go see Dr. O'Neill. Dr. O'Neill worked with my dad for the next three weeks while he was visiting. Today my dad has fully recovered and I know Dr. O'Neill was a huge part in his recovery. If you are searching for a great chiropractor, look no further. read more

I have found my place. super friendly, fantastic chiro treatment and massage specifically to coincide with my treatment, oh, and at home exercises I can do to help my situation. The place is clean , well organized, and the communication between the staff is spot on. This place knows what they're doing correctly to correct my spine! read more

I love Backfire, and all the folks who work there. Dr. O'Neil has put together a great team of people. I most recently have seeen Nan for accupuncture, with amazing results. I went for back pain, and after my session immediately noticed that I was also having relief from some swelling in my feet. So not only is the pain improving, but I have more energy, and a reduction of water retention. Oh, eastern medicine, what a lovely mystery. I recommend this team highly. read more

This is the only chiropractor I see, and my favorite people for massage. Dr Kerry is light hearted and strong, and Scott and JP both are amazingly intuitive massage therapists. If I could keep them all on retainer, I would. Can't recommend them too strongly! read more

Dr. Kerry O'Neill is the best chiropractor I have tried in years (30+ data points). He is very experienced, intuitive, fun and very kind! I highly recommend you to make an appointment if you are in pain. The staff at the Backfire is fantastic. I also get regular massages with Ken, whose deep tissue massage is the best! read more

I've been going to Backfire for over one year for massage therapy, and both the practitioner I see (Scott Hutsenpiller) and the operation itself are top rate. The location is convenient for me, as is their online and text-message-based system of making and confirming appointments, as well as sending reminders. Scott is careful to do a thorough intake with me before each session where we discuss the areas of focus, and both during and following each session he often provides ideas and exercises for self-treatment of those areas between visits. Overall, a welcome neighbor in my Capitol Hill neighborhood. I have yet to schedule time with a chiropractor or acupuncturist, but when I do so, Backfire will be my first stop. read more

When I first moved to Seattle, I wanted to work out of Backfire's office. The staff are professional and fabulous - the best chiropractor, massage therapists and acupuncturist in the city - and a warm friendly vibe. I've had nothing but wonderful experiences there and the staff have kept my aches and pain under control for four years now. read more

Backs are tricky things, (mine sure has been for the last ten years) and finding a chiropractor can be just as. After finding dr.kerry, scott, and the rest of his amazing staff, I've never felt so solid in my support. And it's not just the accurate and effective adjustments, but the wholistic ( and holistic) approach thats helped me maintain and strengthen between visits. Love. read more

This place is great! The staff are all wonderful, their check-in and appointment confirmation systems are so convenient, and the location is terrific. I've been seeing Ken Barnes at Backfire for some massage therapy for a while and he's amazing. read more

Dr. Kerry is a very talented chiropractor--the best I have encountered among the several I have used. I have no desire to go elsewhere and have been a patient of his for almost four years. He has improved the resilience of my lower back, neck, and shoulder so that my regular exercises have reduced my reliance on frequent adjustments to maintain range of movement without pain. Once you are past an acute injury phase, I have found that if I do my "homework" and diligently follow exercises that he recommends, I get maximal benefit and staying power from the adjustments. The adjustments also improve my breathing--there is less resistance--and the ease with which I can inhale increases when everything is in alignment. A nice benefit since I have allergies and asthma. Dr. Kerry also solved a problem I had that two other healthcare practitioners could not--by using a skin rolling technique to relieve an extremely painful pulling on the left side of my rib cage whenever I turned on my side while sleeping. Another benefit is that if you also use any of the other health professionals in his office (massage and acupuncture), they coordinate their care on a centralized records system so that each can see the other's findings and treatments. Christie manages the front office and handles appointments, insurance, and documentation. She is extremely competent and helps you figure out the most cost-efficient options for your situation. Great people and great service. Free parking too, if you need it. Just one minor FYI--if you don't like really warm temperatures, you might not want to go on a really hot day--being in a vintage Capitol Hill former residence-turned commercial building, it can be rather warm during those rare Seattle heat waves! read more

I've been coming here off and on for years now. I love them. And they remember me even if I haven't been there for 6 months. Love the location! Love the staff and Dr. and Love the office pup! :D read more

I went to this chiropractor because it was close to my school and another chiropractor referred it to me. the first visit was alright they took the x-rays right there and set up an appointment for me to come back to review them. Dr. O'Neill was out of the office the second time i came for my adjustment and they had another guy working for him. He was nice but he was extremely CARELESS about what was wrong with the person as a whole. I told him my lower back hurt and he barely adjusted it and when it came time to adjusting my neck he didn't adjust it right, there was a shooting pain through my neck and i told him it hurt so he did it again on both sides. when he was done with my adjustment I sat up and told him my lower back hurt and he told me that he was busy and had other patients to work with and that i could sit and wait for ten minutes after he helps the other customers. Later that week the pain hadn't subsided so i went to urgent care and they told me that my neck had been strained. I DO NOT RECOMMEND this place what so ever. They did give me my money back but never really made a effort to pay for the 150 dollar urgent care fee and meds needed to recover. If you are in the Seattle area and looking for a chiropractor I would recommend Belltown spine and wellness. They care for you as an individual and make sure your needs are met and give you a goal on how to fix your problem areas and rehabilitation skills that will help in the long run! read more

OMG!! I had forgotten how amazing Dr. Kerry is at fixing my back issues! It had been 5 years since I'd seen him, but after a recent fall flat on my face on a slippery hotel floor, he still knew my back like the back of his hand... I left this morning feeling like a million bucks, after a solid month of searing pain! Thank you Dr. Kerry!!! The staff is also very warm and friendly. See you again soon! read more