I've lived with impaired mobility for over 2 years after falling thru rotten boards on a deck at a…read morerental. The fall affected so many aspects of my life, but the hardest to deal with was lack of mobility, that and constant pain. As well as the depression that hit hard with my lack of mobility. My son recommended Living Well Chiropractic, and I scheduled my first appt. Dr Brian and his staff are amazing. His staff work hard at accommodating the patients schedule! I mean they are fantastic. Dr Brian goes over everything at the first few appointments, gives you a map of your treatment plan, and honestly sets you so at ease. It doesn't happen quickly, it takes time getting back to normal; but changes have been dramatic. I was living with constant pain. My pain levels are drastically lower. Walking, just walking was difficult, and over the course of my treatments my walking is so much more stabilized. I'm moving easier, my endurance is stronger. Im tackling things I thought were gone for me. Best decision I ever made was calling Living Well and setting up that first appointment. It just keeps getting better!!

Dr. Brian , April and Amelia are amazing at there jobs! It's a great place to get fixed.read more

Dr. Kay and team literally saved me…read more I have a very bad back (multiple surgeries on it and a lot of pain) I was getting debilitating migraines every week until I started going here. Dr. Kay started working on my back, neck, and TMJ (which I didn't even realize I had) and I have never felt better. I think the whole team is well trained and Dr. Kay can intuit exactly what to do to relieve pain and tension. It is like MAGIC how much better I feel when I leave. And everyone there from being checked in to the massage therapist to the chiropractor all make you feel seen. I have gone to a lot of places where you feel more like a hunk of meat, but the genuine empathy and care and attention they give to each of their patients is astounding. I can't recommend them enough! It is the best place for your pain and aches and your soul!

You should go here only if you want to be insulted. I thought that by the age of 67, I'd earned at…read moreleast the right to be treated with respect. I guess not. Avoid if you want kindness.

It is very hard to find a good Chiropractor, let alone a great one! Jeff is amazing and it is…read moreevident that he truly cares about his patients. Would highly recommend!

I was a chiropractor skeptic. Yes, everyone raves about their chiropractor, but it always seemed to…read morebe in the context of "Oh, man, I need to get back to the chiro, I just feel terrible if I'm not there every 2 weeks". My perception was that chiropractors were a sort of temporary fix rather than a solution. Dr. Word has changed that! After several months of working from home, I was so stiff I couldn't stretch one muscle group without pulling another. I finally decided to try this whole chiropractor thing and all I can say is, "wow, I was wrong". Dr. Word obviously sees his role as understanding the root of aches and pains and giving people the tools to really feel better; he is clearly sincerely invested in the well being of his clients. I felt like a new person after that first visit, but even more importantly, I've been able to take action at home under Dr. Word's guidance to actually solve issues, not just temporarily relieve them. I'll definitely continue to see Dr. Word for regular maintenance now that I see the value, but I feel empowered to set that schedule based on how I'm feeling and find that I'm able to go more time (rather than less) between visits as I make progress. Highly, highly recommend Dr. Word, even if (or especially if) you're a chiropractic skeptic like I was!

If you want amazing results performed by a highly skilled healthcare practitioner, this must be…read moreyour choice! Dr. Jerry Nashman, BSC, DC, CCSP, exceeds all of my expectations. I have been in the medical field for over 40 years and I am extremely picky about my choices in something as important as my health and body. He easily surpasses my bar, I can't imagine choosing anyone else. He approaches each case with wisdom, integrity and skill and I have recently been made aware of his most generous nature. My bike accident (thrown over the handelbars) caused a neck issue that left me with frequent headaches, numbness and tingling in my arms/hands, and many sleepless nights. After the first visit I noticed improvement and continue to see the results manifest quickly. I highly recommend Dr. Nashman, we are so lucky to have him here on Bainbridge Island.

I have been on and off a Chiropractors table since I was 5 and I had my first roller skating…read moreaccident. As I continued my reckless and highly charged childhood, skateboard accidents, horseback riding accidents, and a few more roller skating accidents added to the growing list of reasons for getting myself aligned. So, I do see myself as a bit of an expert in my back and neck issues and I have been to many different Chiropractors through the years. I have had wonderful experiences with most of them. So, consider that I walked into Island Health with some definite ideas about what my needs are and more than 40 years of Chiropractic adjustment experience. When I lived in ABQ, I had a great Chiropractor, but since moving to the PNW, I have sort of fallen off the Back Self Care Wagon. This finally came to a head, with a blazing neck ache and a blazing headache. I had hit the preverbal wall and it was time to take some direct action. I Yelped Chiropractors, on Bainbridge and called and chatted with several offices. What I liked about IHC was that Dr. Lucia Vracin actually took the time to talk to me prior to my coming in so that we could discuss what I felt I needed and she could tell me what they offered. So, I made an appointment. What I found was a really great Chiropractic experience. I saw Dr. Morgan Rilling, she's young but very capable. There was the stretching table, there was some super activator action, there was some physical manipulation, and at the end there was the roller table. I have now been to about 5 sessions, I am no longer having headaches, and my back and neck feel like I am taking them in the right direction. I want to also give a shout out to Cathy at the front desk, she is lovely and I enjoy chatting with her when I come in for an appointment. I can say, very happily, that I feel comfortable at Island Health and Chiropractic and my back and neck thank them.

Mari is an amazing and unique chiropractor. Trained as architect, massage therapist,…read morecranial-sacral practitioner, and chiropractor, she does significant soft tissue work before giving spinal or other skeletal adjustments so that a) the adjustments themselves go very smoothly without a big effort in most cases, and b) over time the adjustments hold in a way that I have never experienced before in my 40 years of using chiropractors in Boston, California, Atlanta, and the Pacific Northwest. She has literally changed the shape of my upper spine for the better over the half dozen years that I have been seeing her, and eliminated chronic problems that I once had. Mari is hard to get into last-minute because she is always scheduled far out in advance, and unlike many chiropractors who run their businesses like assembly lines with just a few minutes per patient, Mari takes a lot of time to talk, do the soft tissue work, and then give adjustments. I could not recommend a chiropractor any more highly than Dr. Mari Ellingsen. Carl Binder Bainbridge Island

Mari is incredible. I've seen her for about nine years and there are no words to adequately…read moredescribe her skill and heart. I truly feel Graced to have met and experienced her skills which served both my body and spirit.

I am very pleased with my recent experience at Elevate…read more Jason was very attentive as I explained my range-of-motion challenges. Using a deep tissue massage-like therapy called active release technique, he worked through tight affected areas breaking down adhesions. This part of the visit lasted about thirty minutes, at which time I was seen by a PT (after having consulted with Jason) who customized an exercise program to help me re-build strength, improve range-of-motion, etc. We went through a series of exercises, always adjusting for proper form. (After the visit the office sends an email with the exercises in short video format to help you remember). Each visit built on the previous exercises. In total, I had about 6-8 visits. Elevate consists of a team of knowledgeable and caring professionals, in a space that is warm and inviting. I have been to other PT offices in the past that have been adequate and satisfactory. Elevate is co-ordinated and streamlined and made for a seamless experience, leading to, in my case, a speedy recovery. I highly recommend.

Dr Suresh is so good. I don't refer my clients to many chiropractors but her knowledge in her craft…read moremakes me feel confident that my clients (and family) are getting the care they need.

I had the bad luck of getting a severe lower back/hip sprain on a weekend, resulting from…read moreunderlying stress silently building up. It was a Saturday, I was new in Bainbridge and did not know where to look. I turned to Yelp and saw positive reviews and called the phone number. By chance, Dr. Petheram was in the office to catch up on paperwork. Luckily for me, he told me to come in to the office and he would have a look. From the first appointment he listened to my concerns, and used a restrained, minimalistic treatment approach. Immediately he worked on loosening up my seized-up, tight, sprain. He has a back stretcher machine that allows the body to be gently mechanically stretched particularly the lumbar (lower) back. He also uses a vibrator to stimulate muscles. He uses a little focussed hammer tool to help with spine alignment. There is very gentle spinal manipulation only as needed. Dr. Petheram is certified in using a laser which greatly reduces inflammation through photo-bio response at the cellular level. Laser was helping me to feel less stiff almost right away. Finally he is certified in "taping" using rock tape. This "tape" technique helps lift the skin over the concerned area, to encourage blood circulation underneath the skin and promotes healing. Within 3 times of going I felt I was really doing much better. Most of all I really appreciated the capable, expert approach, the holistic understanding, and the experienced care I got. You cannot go wrong with Dr. Petheram's expertise. He is a real healer and his kind manner is wonderful. Later on when I had a torn meniscus, I returned to him and he has been supporting my recovery because he would offer solutions for promoting body healing that the orthopedic surgeon simply does not have.

After six months of seeking specialists, getting x rays, and consulting with doctors and physical…read moretherapy, I returned to Dr. Kirk (he has seen me for other issues) to see what, if anything, he could do for my shoulder pain. I had felt it was way beyond what a chiropractic visit could do. At times I couldn't lift my arms above my head. He listened and spent time and patience with me to create a plan. I left there with such mental and physical relief and I am into day four of remarkable feelings of recovery. I believe in chiropractors but all others pale in comparison to him. The entire office works to see that patients can be scheduled quickly and the atmosphere is most positive. I am so grateful.

Tomas does an excellent job during his appointments. He does remind patients of drinking water and…read moreself-care often and takes his job seriously. He knows his level of practice well and would highly recommend him. We had a good professional conversation during the massage.

Worst customer service. Front office staff is disrespectful, rude, and care more about what's on…read moretheir phones than the people in front of them.

Chris does a thorough job from the first visit forward. She knows multiple techniques and listens…read morewell to her patients' concerns. I have seen her for "crisis" adjustments when nobody else was open. She explains how the spine should move and shows the connections between the spine and other parts of the body and how everything relates, how pain can be referred and how tightness in muscles can impact these areas. I highly recommend her to everyone in Kitsap county!

From the owner: Dr. Chris Grams is the owner of the Chiropractic Center on Bainbridge Island. Her center provides…read moregentle chiropractic  services to the surrounding community. Dr. Chris draws on her rich health care background in nursing and nutrition to provide a more complete chiropractic experience for her patients.