I have been seeing Dr Christopher John for over 16 years, and I am completely convinced that he has healing powers in his hands! Using the Directional Non Force Technique he is not your average bone cracking chiropractor. Very smart, and very personable at all times. This man knows what he is doing! Highly recommend his services. If you have pain issues do not hesitate to see him. Its well worth the visit. read more

Dr. Jon is taking care of me for years. He spent fantastic knock the back pain out. I can't explain how but you have to stop all massages and no cannabis products but it works. read more

I can't tell you how much this method works! I have had back pain my whole life and Dr. John has fixed me.

I keep thinking I should let this go but now I just read about how subtle it often is...then we doubt ourselves...then no one says anything and we think it was just us that one time. So-- Something wasn't right about my last appointment. You know how you're uncomfortable and you squirm and think "Wait, was that inadvertent?? And that?" And you're just stuck face down on the table. Well, if you see him you can make up your own mind. Maybe it was inadvertent and I apologize of it was. But it didn't feel like it, and I didn't write this review lightly. read more

I've been flying to LA whenever I can to see Dr. John for a couple years now. I've had really bad headaches/migraines and jaw aches from TMJ for decades. No prescriptions, dentists or therapy relieved me of the pain until I started seeing Dr. John. After the master maninja (sp?) and jaw alignments I started seeing relief. It was almost unbelievable! I had lower back aches which are gone now. I have neck/shoulder aches that have started to heal. Often times when you fix one part of the body other aches can surface in the body's attempt to get back to normal which is what I'm trying to achieve. There's no bone crunching but DNFT is a gentle but more intense therapy. Often times I'll feel sleepy and tired on the days of my adjustments but that's a good sign. Dr. John doesn't accept insurance but helps with insurance submission which can take time. You get a few $ off paying in cash instead of credit card. He is THE top leader of DNFT, the best you can find. He works hard to train other DNFT doctors around the world. He has such a good understanding of the body in relation to the muscle manipulations that DNFT is about. There is no substitute doctor or chiropractic approach. Check out his website filled with lots of good information about DNFT. Highly recommend to give him a try. read more

I have a terrible, unexplained back injury (3 9mm herniated discs) and have had back pain since I was 15. By 26 I was walking with a cane, needing help bathing and desperate for a solution. 2 separate people referred me to Dr John so I decided to give him a try as a last attempt before risky surgery. At first it didn't feel like he was doing anything but I decided to stick with the recommended number of visits to really give it a chance. After 10 visits I was living a normal life; no more $250/hour useless PT, no more cane. My daily pain went from a 10 to a 0, or a 2 on a bad day. I can now walk around a theme park or go on a hike with no problem. There are still some activities I can't/shouldn't do, like heavy lifting or a reformer bike, but that would've been so many more things had I had a surgery, which doctors said wasn't a guarantee to help and posed a risk of paralyzation. I cannot recommend Dr. John enough. He truly saved my life. read more

Dr. John is amazing at what he does! I've been a loyal patient for the last 5 or so years. The Directional Non-Force Technique he utilizes cannot be compared to traditional bone cracking chiropractic and in my personal experience- cannot be replicated with a hand tool. I feel so fortunate to have him as my chiropractor for myself and my 11 year old son. It's not often that we need adjustments but, he is definitely a physician you can trust to take good care of you. Dr. John has a great network of students he's taught this method to over the years. I was happy to find one of his students that practices DNFT when I lived in Washington DC. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR. JOHN, his staff and associated doctors based on numerous, positive adjument appointments my son and I have had between us. read more

If you've finally decided that chiropractic might offer you a way into wellness, yet still find yourself dreading the experience of all those stories you've heard about those who crack and jerk your joints, then you can do no better than calling Dr. John and paying him a visit. I've used him for more than four years now; I go once a month for what I call a "tune up" and then return to my regular life, which includes a lot of getting thrown around the room as a martial artist. Dr. John has helped me keep my spine (and everything else) healthy so that I can continue to do what I love. His secret: Dr. John employs a technique called Directional Nonforce Technique, or DNFT, which came into existence around WWII but only begins to find acceptance now in the broader chiropractic community. Why? Mostly because they, like the rest of us, are foolish and cling to what they've been told is the way rather than explore and try to push the boundaries of their own knowledge and comfort with the unexpected. Dr. John overcame those prejudices long ago, and ever since studying this technique under its founder (and his mentor), has unselfishly shared it not only with patients, but with any of his colleagues who care to listen. It works kind of like this: instead of actually forcing the subluxations into alignment, DNFT sends the suggestion, as it were, that the subluxation can now relax into realignment with the rest of the spine. Because no force gets applied, patients need not fear any jolts or jarring moves or the sneaky Q&A that other chiropractors employ to catch the body off guard, say, in order to release their necks -- since the patients naturally tense up in the face of all this pushing and snapping. As a result, Dr. John gets to "talk" more with the body and uncover not only the presenting conditions, but also reveal the underlying and/or compensating subluxations that linger beneath the surface. The result yields deep, significant relief and improvement over time of everything from flexibility and range of motion to one's sense of well-being and joie de vivre. If it sounds kind of cool, it is. Do it. The one limiting factor seems the good doctor's availability. As the 2011 Best Chiropractic award winner, his appointment book fills rapidly, so call before you urgently need a consultation; you'll be so glad you did. read more

After reading all the reviews and a recommendation from a friend I went 13 visits and even though the doctor said we were making great progress and to be patient the results would come I spent over $1200.00 dollars (my insurance was not accepted) and sorry to say my back trouble is still the same as the first day I went. After the last visit I had a few questions but the only way I could get 3 minutes of his time was if I paid for another appointment. I felt zero improvement and I think I had spent enough for a quick call back. I hope you find relief but listen to your own body and if nothing is improving save your money. good luck, I hope you find relief. read more

Ive been to many healers over the last twenty years and Dr. John is the best. Through acupuncture, massage, spinal injections, chiropractors...you name it, nothing really lasted. I moved away from LA and I yearn for his adjustments when Im in pain. Every time I need to get a treatment I have to get on a plane, because I could spend thousands and not get results like this from just one visit. Ive saved a lot of money since i met him. read more

Chris John has saved me from intense pain many times. He even saved me from surgery. I was skiing in Italy when my back went out. Very seriously. I went to Rome, but the doc there just made it worse. I flew back to LA in horrible pain. Two medical doctors said "surgery". I went to Chris John. He said "give me two weeks and I'll fix it.". I did and he did. I see him once a month now, and no problems. read more

I just completed eight sessions with Dr. John, and his chiropractic method is the most effective I have found after 22 years of seeing different practitioners for my back problems. It was a bit of an investment, but after a few sessions, the results I was seeing convinced me to continue for his recommended duration to achieve relief. I was experiencing so much pain in my back and even numbness in one of my legs, but he fixed all of that. I am so grateful to my dance teacher for referring me to him! read more

Only guy I go to these days when my back goes out. It usually can get me back moving around with one visit. He doesn't try and upswell you like so many others. It is a hour there and a hour back from my house (with out traffic) and it is well worth the time. read more

I love Dr. John, he's amazing! The best chiropractor in Los Angeles and likely, most of the country. DNFT is a very different and gentle technique that gets to the root cause of the imbalance, making the corrections not only less painful but longer lasting and more accurate. I hope people get the chance to discover it. I came in over 10 years ago originally due to a car accident but had been long suffering from chronic intestinal and other health issues, which was making me severely underweight and malnourished & had boggled every doctor I visited. I really thought it was hopeless. After 6 sessions, Dr. John resolved an issue that had been plaguing me for a decade. turns out it was my spine pressing on a nerve that was the culprit. I gained 6 lbs in 2 weeks. It was truly amazing. Lately I've suffered from a herniated disk in my neck and other problems on my right side which he has much alleviated. If you are truly suffering from pain, give him a chance. I wish I hadn't waited so long initially. Thank goodness for Dr. John! read more

I was referred to Dr. John by my husband and a friend - of whom both have had terrific results with back pain and spine help. After injuring my neck and incurring a concussion from a fall (skiing this past weekend), I have been suffering vertigo and pain all week. I am 100% better today with one treatment. No vertigo, no pain. Full range of motion on my neck. As a nurse, I'm naturally suspicious of anyone with DC behind their name, but Dr. John is in a class of his own. I highly recommend you give him a visit if you have any back/neck/nerve issues. He is the best! read more

Dr. Chris John is the best of the best. I had a severe neck/shoulder pain for over 10 years and I have been to many chiropractors and other doctors who could not help me. Last year, I was pregnant with my 5th child and at 32 weeks had a severe hip pinch nerve that ran through my back like an electricity shock. I could not get up or do any housework. My visit to Dr. John was a miracle. In my first visit, he had made me better and in my second visit I was completely better. If it wasn't for Dr. John, I could have had a c-section as the pain was too severe for me to do anything. Thankfully, after my treatment, I was able to continue my normal daily activities and had an easy 2 hour labor to meet my son at 41 weeks all naturally without any pain medications. Dr. Chris John is the best of the best. I can't say that enough. Thank you Dr. John!!! read more

I could write for pages about how impressive the results of Dr. John's gentle adjustments are but several have done so here and on other site's as well as his being voted Best of LA. It's really so simple.... DNF - It works and is painless. And for me, unlike any other treatments I have had, it lasts. I had the initial overall adjustment- with really unbelievable results and followed with a tune up just to be sure because I was surprised and then a little worried it was too good to be true. Nope. The technique just works and his office staff of 1, Priscilla is always very pleasant and helpful. :) I have many friends and family who like me are not 100% sure how it works , we are just very happy it does. read more

Very rude and condescending receptionist. I called to reschedule my appointment because of illness and she had the audacity to say "If you really are sick then we understand. If it is serious you should of course stay home but if it is not serious you should come in." She then proceeded to inform me that she would pre-charge me for a reschedule. Curiously she seemed taken aback when I said I would just cancel for now, and she promptly hung up on me. This is not the kind of service that inspires customer loyalty, and I hope it is not representative of the practice as a whole. read more

Dr John is amazing. He has been my doctor for over 15 yrs. I have severe disc problems and have had times when I could not pick up my head, it would be "stuck" in the down position. He has always been able to undo any problem with my neck or back relieving pain and pressure so I can work and sleep at night. God bless him, he is a genius read more

If you think you have given up on chiropractors and think you are stuck living in pain - do yourself a big favor and go see Dr. John. I was skeptical but won over by his non-force techniques. I have a herniated disc and was in so much pain and had resigned myself to living that way but Dr. John was able to get me pain free. Yay!!!! Go see him!! read more

I am a 26 year old woman, not overweight, fairly active. A few years ago I was diagnosed with 3 herniated discs and have lived in agony, to the point where I am in bed for weeks and have had to go to the hospital. My life was severely altered. I tried everything with minimal success...acupuncture, PT, pain killers, etc. Dr. John was my last hope before surgery that I wanted to avoid. After just 8 or so visits my life has changed. I have gone from a daily pain level of about 6-8 where I had to use a cane, to about 0-3. A bad day now is a 3, and we are working on having no bad days! I can't express the relief I feel that I found a non-surgical answer. I even went on vacation with my boyfriend and walked all around in the snow for hours and hours for 2 days straight and all I needed after was advil, whereas before I wouldn't have even made it 1 hour. At first this experience will leave you confused because while you're there, it feels like he's just moderately poking you. But trust me, he's doing something! Try Dr. John - give it a few visits to see your results. You will be changed for life. read more

I can't say enough good things about Dr. John. Dr. John truly cares about the well-being of his patients. Due to some severe inner ear problems, I started to develop TMJ. With one treatment with Dr. John, my pain completely went away and I have not any jaw pains since. The method his uses, Directional Nonforce Technique, is revolutionary. Quite frankly, I am surprised there aren't more chiropractors using this technique in their practices. read more

This was the worst treatment of my life. I will never go to see this chiropractor again. His so called Directional Nonforce technique is very painful and not gentle at all. He aggravated my TMJ pain and the put my lower back in so much pain that I could barely walk when I left his office. I did not ask him to work on my lumbar spine or my sacrum or my coxcys and he did and put all of these areas in severe pain with his so called non force technique. Plus the metal boots he put on my feet put my feet in pain as well. AS far as I am concerned he does not listen to his patients and says his tests will tell me what my body needs. Baloney! He is just as narrow-minded as medical doctors who do not listen to their patients and who do not think outside the box. All I wanted was my upper back and adjusted in a non "cracking or torque fashion" Well his technique is just as bad as a DC who cracks your back. read more

Dr John has been my Go-To "chiropractor" (though that is a misleading word to refer to his practice) for many years, after I was a victim of 2 rear-ended accidents and my search for THE "chiropractor", after many visits to supposed "best" physical therapists and their chiropractors referred by the insurance companies. Dr John is like no other and if you ever need to find a doctor who will listen to you and won't subject you to the traditional "Crack-the-back/neck" chiropractors, he is the one. Please read up on Dr. John's unique technique. I recommended him to countless men/women over the years, whenever someone tells me of their continuing problems despite visits to many chiropractors, and every single one spoke the world of what Dr John did for him/her...without any negatives. I'm not much of a reviewer, but I decided to write, after I was personally there, some months ago this year, when a woman called in, only 1hr before her much coveted Saturday appointment time (when Dr John only works 1/2 day), and started threatening the receptionist that unless the office agrees to reschedule her with no charge, she's "going to write a nasty yelp review". She certainly did not sound sick and she also didn't mention her sickness. The receptionist, I thought, was as nice, professional and as patient as anyone can be...and....volunteered to even go discuss with the Doctor as to what can be done. So, while I heard many horror stories of how unreliable some yelp reviews might be, this was the first time I experienced first hand, how nasty some patients can be to their doctors, whose time, all of a sudden, is left open and too close to even try to call any other patients. Dr John is one ethical doctor who will not overbook to cover for this type of sudden cancelations. It's sad that there are spoiled men/women like this patient who called in, who seem to glory in defacing a great doctor with high ethical standards and force some doctors to over-book. So, please read with caution any negative reviews about Dr. John. read more