I signed up on yelp to write reviews for medical practitioners because I have used yelp in trying to find help. I have had really severe back problems for 8 years. I used to run races, bike, hike, roller blade etc.. I loved being active. After I had my first child, I could walk but with a great deal of pain and spasms galore. After many, many physical therapists, many many physical medicine doctors, a few chiropractors, I am finally seeing signs of success with Dr. Daniel Shadoan. It really took me 6 visits to see enough change to be optimistic. I kept going to him because this was really my last hope. I had tried everything else. Dr. Shadoan is an incredibly kind and compassionate healer. Every time I see him, I believe he truly wants to help me. I have seen soooo many m.d.s who just prescribed medication, pain relievers, etc. who never touched or looked at my body. It was rare to see an m.d. that I believe wanted me to heal. I had one m.d. tell me I was just going to have to accept that I would be this way (and progressively worse) for the rest of my life! I was not very familiar with d.o.s and had more confidence in m.d.s before seeing Dr. Shadoan. Now, I can't believe I didn't go to a d.o. years and years ago! I drive over an hour one way to get to Dr. Shadoan. He is so worth it. You are the reason I joined yelp. I hope to help other people out there in pain or in need. Don't let the wait list and long wait deter you. I waited 3 months to get an appointment with him but it was well worth it. read more

How do I begin to describe a 30 year span of caring from the dedicated healing of Eliot Blackman and Dan Shadoan? The work that was initially done turned my life around. And I will be forever grateful to Dr Eliot Blackman for his presence on our planet. When he needed support in his practice and brought in new talent, I was resistant to giving up going to Eliot. Overtime Dan seem to start channeling Eliot for me. Calm, sincere, connected, conscious, aware, knowledgeable, and effective. I often thought what I would do without Eliot, and he took care of this by bringing in someone who is just like him with the talent and grace to achieve a balanced pain free body. I fell at 3yrs old with a concussion it was at 27 that I found the back pain was due to a structural issue, my L5 and S1 fused. This is when I first had an osteopathic manipulative. In six sessions my life changed. WIth an occasional tune up, or when I over extended myself, I was in for one adjustment and off I went as my body unwound and balanced. Thank you Thank you Thank you.. You have made my living better. Debra M read more

I have seen Dr. Shadoan for nearly 4 years. He is the best doctor I have ever been to. He's a miracle worker!! I started seeing Dr. Shadoan after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and skull and neck fractures. When I started seeing him I couldn't turn my neck more than 40 degrees. In our first session (10 months post accident) he freed my neck to move almost the full range of motion (a miracle!). In the first two years he drastically improved my cognitive function to normal and sleep; we tracked the cognitive testing, mood, and sleep. Subsequently he's helped me return to work from long-term disability And regain a high-performing career again. Dan is one of the greatest influences in my recovery. His style is gentle, non-invasive and fully supportive of wherever I've been in my journey. He's technically skilled and has led indicate treatment for TBI and spine injuries. A regular conference speaker and trainer of new doctors, Dan has knowledge and technique that are unique. Can't recommend him more highly. read more

I'm like the many who've posted here- dealing with an issue for over 10 yrs with PT, Rolfing, needles, Chiro, Alexander technique class, yoga, dance improv, PT, cortisone shots, PT, core strengthening exercises, you name it. Finally I read a book "Healing Back Pain," which completely changed the way I think about my health. And started doing DO regularly. I've hesitated to write a review for Dr Dan not because he doesn't deserve one- he just doesn't need it. He has a wait list for new patients, he doesn't take insurance (but will give you a recpt that you can use for reimbursement). He's passionate about healing, widely read, and will make you rethink healing and illness. You can read more about osteopathy on his practice's website- the link to Andrew Weil's chapter from "Spontaneous Healing" is particularly interesting. At times he has students from the local DO college observe and even participate, given your permission. For me it's 2 for 1 and fascinating to hear what they say to one another. Largely, Dr Dan starts with this: "This person is really quite healthy- our job is just to help his body get back into equilibrium to regain his health." And then you hear about how all these things are connected (really, the foot bone is connected to the shin bone; the shin bone is connected to the...) I decided to write this review because today I was telling a coworker about my cold, and she asked me, "So what did your doctor tell you was wrong with you?" My doctor, I said, didn't tell me what was wrong with me, just what's right with me. She laughed, and so did I. PS- I forgot to mention: he seems to have cured my heart arrhythmia, a benign irregular heartbeat I've had since I became an adult. Over the years people would notice it in my pulse- just irregular heartbeats. Cardiologists said it was fine, after numerous EKGs, stress tests, wearing a girdle (to record a day's heartbeats). They said just to avoid stimulants like caffeine, or muscle relaxants; and if it ever got symptomatic (dizziness, etc.), then there were two things we could do: use a wire to burn out the nerve that's causing the misfiring, a pretty simple-sounding surgical procedure; or take beta-blockers. Simple eh? Well Dr Dan noticed it, and said that b/c of some restrictions in my upper spine, the offending nerve was irritated, and most likely causing the misfiring of my heart. So he set out to work on that. After seeing him for a few months, it does seem like the arrhythmia is gone. AFTER EVERY CARDIOLOGIST OVER THE YEARS HAS TOLD ME IT WAS A LIFELONG CONDITION. Amazing, eh? read more

So I have been seeing Dr. Dan now for a year (I was his 1st reviewer) and have seen such a remarkable improvement on my back. I also convinced my husband to go see him, since hubby has had nagging neck pain forever, with very little motion of rotating his neck in either direction as well as extension and flexion of the neck. He also was experiencing bursitis/ tennis elbow in his left forearm. He was extremely skeptical of getting any relief as he been to so many Dr's, Chiropracters, and Physical Therapists, Accupuncture, etc...Anyway after much conversation (from me) he decided to give Dr. Dan a go. I would say it took about 3-4mos of monthly visits before he felt a big difference and felt a major difference in about 9mos. Since then he is free of tennis elbow pain, and only has occasions when is neck bothers him, but not to the degree of pain prior to seeing Dr. Dan. He is so much happier about his neck, and doesn't experience the daily ache in his neck he once had. I suggest anyone who may be contemplating surgery see Dr. Dan first. Or if you do have back, neck, hip etc. pain also see him first. You won't be sorry. He will be complelety up front and honest with you and won't waste your time. And he's super patient and very, very nice. Highly Recommended! read more

I've known Dr. Shadoan for almost five years now. I can tell you he is a wonderful person and great doctor. He helped me and my wife a lot. I wish my insurance would cover his services as it's not cheap, but definitely money well spend. Highly recommend him. read more

Deciding to write this review has not been easy, since I don't know if the fault lies in me or in my treatment. The bottom line is that my care with Dr. Shadoan was a pleasant experience, but also an expensive one that didn't yield much in terms of final result. My story began when I told a friend about some physical problems I was having, and she sent me an article from a 2015 issue of Prevention magazine about Dr. Shadoan and osteopathic medicine in general. (That article is included on the Doctor's web site.) It was a seductive introduction, describing the very thorough examination the writer had received and the dreamy feeling she had when it was over. I promptly called Dr. Shadoan's office and was told the basics: (1) there was a waiting list for new patients that, at the time, was close to two years long; (2) the initial examination fee would be $450 for a one-hour session, with subsequent visits priced at $220 for half-hour sessions; and, (3) these fees would likely not be compensated by most health insurance policies, HMOs, or Medicare. I knew what I was getting into before I began the process, so that was a plus. When availability to see me finally came up many months later, I was given the thorough one-hour examination, including both physical manipulation and a talk about the issues I was dealing with. Again, all good. The Doctor has a quiet but pleasant manner and seems well-versed in his practice, again all good. The issue I soon discovered is that after a session, Doctor Shadoan would say that some joint or area of my body now felt much more relaxed, but I didn't notice much difference. Nonetheless, I forged on, determined to address the ailments I was dealing with. But with treatments every couple of weeks, the tab was growing quickly. Finally, after a half dozen sessions with no noticeable improvement, I decided that it was time to call it quits. The question that haunted me was whether I was ending too soon. But, how much longer would it take? There really was no answer to that question. Perhaps just one or two more treatments would yield results or, conversely, my sessions might drag on for months or even years, as several Yelp reviewers have reported. Had I been a wealthy person, I may have opted for the latter. However, knowing that I might have to deal with this dilemma, I had mentally set a limit of $1500 before I started my treatments, and I had now surpassed that limit. Looking back at my experience, I would suggest that you be prepared to spend some serious money if you come to Dr. Shadoan, and then set a limit to prevent yourself from spending more than you can afford. Who knows, perhaps this is something you could discuss with the Doctor in advance. He might be open to giving you his honest opinion on a reasonable course of action given your physical and financial situation. Just be aware of the temptation to go on and on with expensive treatments if you aren't seeing any positive changes. read more

I started seeing Dan about 2 years ago when a client of my husbands sent me over.I had no idea what to expect.I have Arnold Chiari Malformation and was on my way to the operating room basically.I had seen every specialist and tried every drug out there,including Botox therapy.Nothing was working ,so my Neurologist was getting me set up for brain surgery..I had 8% blood flow through my spinal cord.My condition is classified as terminal,with a slow paralysis as the main cause.When I first went in I had lost feeling to my hands and feet,they were blue.The first day Dan told me I was a mess,then we got to work.By the time I left after my first visit I could feel blood flowing to all my extremities and for the first time in 8 years I didn't have a migraine.I admit I went to my car and cried with relief.I have been seeing him for 2 years and I call him my miracle doctor.No surgeries,and working me off all my medicines.I feel better than I ever have.Now my husband and daughter both see him ,and I have given his card to everyone I know.I also love my talks with Sami Jo when I first get there.He has improved my life amazingly!!!!! read more

Dr. Shadoan is fantastic. He is extremely knowledgeable about the body, how it works and how it is connected. He has been extremely helpful to me and I would recommend him to anyone. His staff is easy to work with. read more

dr. shadoan is a miracle worker!