Dr Ditzler really cares about his patients. He listens, asks questions and explains what's happening to cause my pain and then offers a solution. All in a way I understand. Wella is a gem, kind and thoughtful, able to work with my scheduling challenges. The office is very convenient, parking is never an issue and close to work/home. read more

My family have been patients of Dr Ditzler since 2017, referred by my father who is a retired chiropractor. We have always had great results, from issues w general pain, pregnancy pains, and my 6 y/o child's chronic bed wetting (this was a game changer for us!) Dr Ditzler has always cured our issues and is so kind and thorough. So grateful we found him! And we also just love Wella at the front desk! Recommend x100! read more

Went in for severe sciatica pain and it turned out that I had a lot more issues with my spine than I realized! Not only did Dr. Ditzler get me out of pain, but he's also helped me get rid of my heartburn and created a plan to reduce my arm/hand numbness and dizzy spells. He does this through weekly adjustments and diet/vitamin instruction, so I don't have to take anymore drugs from the doctor! If you want to be treated and educated on how to improve your long-term health, go here! Life changing! read more

Bottom line: friendly service, but if I were to start over, would have gone somewhere else because I believe I would have received better care. A snowboarding fall put me in a great deal of pain, so Dr. Ditzler suggested that I come in 3 times a week for 2 months. He was very critical of medicine, physical therapy, as well as alternative medicine including acupuncture, and insisted that Chiropractic work was the only thing that would save me. After 5 weeks of pain, I decided to try Kate Grace Physical Therapy recommended by my boss. Exams revealed that my pelvic bones were twisted, which caused the muscle that connected them to be stretched and painful. Without PT to correct it, simply cracking my spine 3 times a week would not have solved it. Dr. Ditzler and his staff are very friendly, which was why I felt obliged to buy his $250 orthotics so I can stop seeing him. I did not, however, accept the supplement regimen that would have cost me hundreds of dollars every month. Dr. Ditzler may have a lot of experience, but the other Chiropractic offices have modern equipment and they give you a mini massage before your bones get cracked so the muscles are relaxed and won't pull them back to the incorrect position. This is the main reason that next time I will go to a different office for chiropractic care. I am, however, very happy to be well after 3 weeks of PT. read more

Dr Ditzler has been absolutely lifesaving, cost saving & confusion saving for me. My first Hiatal Hernia experience was diagnosed & relieved in 5 minutes, for a bargain price. I did not know what was causing this pain or what it was called, but Dr Ditzler knew right away & knew how to fix it. He will teach you what part of your spine is connected to which parts of your body. His scheduling is very easy to get you in, as soon as possible. I still see Dr Ditzler for a monthly adjustment & to refresh my education about the amazing human body, that a physician would not teach you. Don't let your physician prescribe RX before you see Dr Ditzler. Don't wait until the pain gets worse & especially don't go under the knife, before seeing Dr Ditzler. Just try it out & I promise you will not regret it! read more

I have been having neck and shoulder pain for the last 5 years. Aside from having manipulation and acupuncture I had an epiphany that I should have a chiropractic treatment. So I took a leap of faith, consulted with Dr Ditzler. I totally connected with the good doctor. I agree with his philosophy of treatment including well balance nutrition supplements. I am on the road to recovery. Suffering from frozen shoulder is not pleasant. Dr. Ditzler and his lively sidekick Wella are great people. I have complete faith with my treatment. read more

Our baby started seeing Ditzler when she was 3 months old. The results were immediate and have improved her life forever. As parents, we hope for the best well being of our two children. Our older child never showed signs of needing chiropractic help. Anya however was suggested chiropractics from family, friends, even strangers who saw her curved little spine. She cried often as a baby, experiencing a hard time turning her head to nurse and also a difficult time to go to the bathroom despite a 100% colic-food-free breastfed diet. After one visit she showed digestion improvements and began nursing on both breasts, turning her head with ease. Now we see development leaps after every visit. We also see a heightened comfort for her in all physical aspects. It is our joy to continue taking our daughter to Ditzler as she grows. We are so glad for all his practice has done for our sweet baby. read more

Dr. Ditzler is truly a healer. He is a Gonstead Fellow, which means he essentially has a chiropractic degree as well as doctorate level expertise in the highly effective, Gonstead technique. His knowledge of the human body is very extensive, ranging from chiropractic manipulations to biochemistry. He will teach you about your body and help to bring you into balance like you have never felt before. I highly recommend him! read more

I have been seeing Dr Ditzler for about 15 year now. I was referred to him by a co-worker all those years ago when I was in so much pain I could barely walk. I went to see my MD and all they could offer me was drugs. After my first visit with Dr Ditzler I felt immediate pain relief. I 100% recommend Dr Ditzler. read more

In September 2015 I fell and broke my left ankle in three places. After time in the hospital, a rehab center and in home therapy I was still in pain so went to outpatient therapy. The broken ankle healed but the pain was now in my right leg. Nothing helped. Months passed, my surgeon, my PC and others kept saying just wait. At your age (81) everything takes longer. I was a chiro patient many years ago and had been helped. I asked around and Dr. Ditzler was recommended. I have now been to his office four times in two weeks and am starting to feel like my old self! I can walk without cane or walker, I am no longer depressed and look forward to all of my spring and summer activities. Nice staff, convenient office (for me) in University City and the Dr is easy to talk to and understands my problems. Thank you. read more

If you are looking for a holistic practitioner, Dr Ditzler is your man. He practices the Gonstead method of chiropractic care. And in addition to that, he is very proficient in muscle testing and is extremely well versed all-around in matters of well-being and health care. I've been seeing Dr. Ditzler now for going on two months and he's helping me recover from a herniated disc issue. He's also turned me onto a grain free diet thanks to which I have now lost several pounds and feel like a new person. I highly recommend this healthcare provider!! Wella, the heart and soul at the front office is very caring and personable. I feel very well taken care of. read more

Dr. Ditzler is great! He is very knowledgeable about many things including diet which makes for a very holistic experience. He has done a great job with my chiropractic needs and I highly recommend him. He is also very flexible in terms of scheduling. read more

I learned about the gonstead technique and decided to give it a whirl after 12+ years of insanely constant back pain and several chiropractors who never touched my initial issue between my shoulder blades, which pulled on my shoulder and neck to where it's my shoulder blade is popping out toward the back. I followed their recommended schedules and nothing anyone has done has ever touched this spot, where I have pain, a subluxation, EVER. I have several issues: my neck, my shoulder, mid back and lower back, and sacrum. I learned that from an accident in 2010, I broke my vertebrae and now have what they call a limbus bone. They say it shouldn't cause issues, but I've had lower back pain ever since that day. Never before and not for the reason that I went to the chiro to begin with. I went on a 2,000 mile trip and was dying. I found a gonstead doctor and tried it out. I then found one back home, here in San Diego. Boyee was I glad to find this guy, because when he had a couple days off, I went to the on call guy- and nope. No where near as good as this guy, dr Ditzler. Anyway, he explained everything to me during consultation, down to my organ health/function, which I know is poor.. fast forward 4 months- I am finally 100% free of back pain between my shoulders. I have moments where it acts up, but nothing that a moment with this guy can't solve. :-) His ability to do manual manipulations on my spine has been life changing. I finally feel free. I've been doing yoga for a year now, consistently. It's been helping put my body into alignment and I'm more aware of what's going on and what shouldn't feel like it does. My sacrum has been out of place and slowly but surely, with the scheduled appointments, I am finding relief and alignment. Thank god. My body has been a difficult case and I finally feel movement! I finally feel great again! How amazing is it, after 12+ year of back pain, thinking relief would just never happen, to finally be free of pain. It's amazing and a blessing. This guy- he's your guy. Knowledgeable about everything- down time your cells. He takes the time to listen and truly help. He gave me some vitamins too- been very helpful. Try him out- I swear you won't regret it. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Diztler for over 5 years. One of the biggest improvements I have experienced is with my left arm. When I first starting seeing him, I was not able to raise my left arm higher than my chest. Now my range-of-motion has improved to the point I can raise it over my head. The staff is always very nice and accomodating to your needs. I am always able to get in on a relatively short notice -- ususally same day. Everyone connected to this office is a caring individual. You will not be disappointed. read more

I owe my being able to walk to Dr. Ditzler. I am elderly, and my knee locked up. I could not walk without help. Dr. Ditzler worked on my knee, my back, and the muscles in the leg. He informed me I needed orthotics, which I got, and low and behold, I have had NO more pain in my knee. I walk like nothing ever happened. I do NOT need a knee replacement, as I was told. He has also taken care of my esophageal reflex problem. I no longer have to sit up all night because of not having that passageway from my mouth to my stomach. My husband has fibromyalgia. At first it was so painful he could not get out of bed, dress himself, or feed himself. He was helpless. Now, after treatment from Dr. Ditzler, he can do all the things he did when he was younger and did not have the disease. He works around the house, using tools and ladders. He still has the disease and pain, but he takes no medicine for it and it is not incapacitating as it was in the beginning. We highly recommend Dr. Ditzler. If you have pain, he may be able to diagnose where it is coming from and fix it. Pain doesn't necessarily come from where you feel it. Let Dr. Ditzler know your problems and see what he can do for you. read more

Dr. Dtizler and his staff are friendly and the office is nice. I would agree that he is narrow minded. He believes in a strict and quite difficult diet. I don't disagree that it is healthy, just very limiting. He is pretty pushy about the supplements. They are the best on the market but can be a bit overwhelming as you end up with several different bottles and have to take varying amounts of each a set number of times per day. For standard maintenance chiro care, he is fine. He is very good with kids (I have three). He has been in the area a long time which is great for referrals and suggestions of other sorts (preschool, stores, vacations, etc.). We ended up changing practices. read more

Dr. Ditzler is extremely knowledgeable! With his adjustments and diet suggestions, he nearly cured my sinusitis. I haven't had a sinus infection or pain in nearly a year! He takes his time with his patients and makes them feel very cared for. He called me after I hadn't been in in a month just to check on me. I would highly recommend him. read more

I love Dr. Ditzler, friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to answer your questions. I come in about once a week, as a Massage Therapist, regular maintenance of the spine is really helpful. I leave feeling like I have a brand new back! And, ladies, if you ever have excruciating cramps... pleeease see Dr. Ditzler, the supplements have changed my life. read more

Chiropractic can be great or horrible depending on who you go to. There are over 100 different types of chiropractic training. Believe me, Gonstead chiropractors are different from all others and the best! Even within those claiming to be Gonstead there are those that truly are and those that aren't. Dr. Ditzler is great! You can trust him to give you care that makes the difference, If you've had bad experience with chiropractic care or heard horror stories, it's because you're going to the wrong doctor! If you are in pain, go in confidence that you will definitely get the help you need by Dr. Ditzler. read more

Dr. Ditzler is always looking out for his patients best interest. He wants to "Crack your Back," but that's not all he does. He also wants to make sure you're eating right, exercising right, stretching right, etc. He doesn't believe in masking pain with medications, but finding the pain and removing the actual cause. That's the way medicine should be. read more

When I started having back pain, I tried everything to help me find pain relief. I went from medical doctor to medical doctor, and yes I tried back specialists, spine specialists and took test after test, but none of the doctors could help me. The only thing I found helpful was Gonstead Chiropractic. Gonstead Chiropractic has relieved my pain, fixed my spinal injuries, and helped my immune system and internal organs work properly and more efficiently. More specifically, Dr. Ditzler has been the most helpful chiropractor for me out of the three others I have tried. He is able to instantly locate and unlock specific parts of my spine that cause pain, and he provides a nutritional diagnosis and whole food vitamins that enhance my healing process and allow my body to work at its optimal functioning. I don't know what I would do without Dr. Ditzler and his amazing knowledge, education, training, and medical assistance. Also, Dr. Ditzler provides many ways to financially cover your chiropractic care. I truly believe Dr. Ditzler is passionate towards helping people find relief and live happier, healthier lives. Gonstead Chiropractic and Dr. Ditzler are a good investment to your health. read more

I have been going to Dr. Ditzler for over 10 years, he and his staff are extremely friendly. I have upper back problems that can affect my breathing. The adjustments on my back by Dr.Ditzler not makes my back feels great, but allows my ability to breathe normally come back. Dr. Ditzler can locate my back and neck pain and essentially make it go away with his chiropractic practice. Dr. Ditzler has not only changed my life but my father's as well. A few years ago, my father had a work related neck injury that could have put him into an early retirement if he had gotten neck surgery as recommended by his Doctors. He has been seeing Dr. Ditzler for over 10 years, and thankfully has not needed any neck surgeries thanks to Dr.Ditzler adjusting his neck back into place. If your looking for a great Chiropractor give Dr.Ditzler a chance you will not be disappointed read more

I have been going to Dr. Ditzler for chiropractic care for about 5 years. I think that Dr. Ditzler is a great chiropractor! Dr. Ditler's knowledge about the human body and healing is remarkable! And, it is all natural, which is important to me. I've noticed that my general health has benefited from his adjustments. I am amazed when I do have a problem with a minor injury how his skill to get things back in order helps so quickly, every time! I would highly recommend Ditzler Family Chiropractic. I have been very pleased. read more

I have been going to chiros for over 40yrs for dull daily headaches, no one was ever able to really help me. Then a co-worker told me about chiro's that practice the "Gonstead" method & how it had helped him. So I asked him if he could recom- mend 1 in my area & that's how I found Dr Ditz & I cant thank him enough. Of course it took several weeks of adjustments 3x a week but Dr Ditzler did get rid of my headaches, what a joy that was! Dr Ditz has helped me with all kinds of problems, most recently I had suffered with a pain in my lower right intestinal area for about 3 months. My primary had sent me for a ultra sound & nothing was found, then sent me to my OBGYN & she couldn't figure it out either. I then mentioned it to Dr Ditzler & he knew right away what it was. He said that in the large intestine there is a little door that swings open/shut to let the 'poo' through & it sounds like mine is stuck open. So he showed me how to help it close & the pain went away instantly.....I can count on Dr Ditzler to help me everytime. read more

I have had what I thought was tendinitis or tennis elbow for about 8 months. I had been to my GP and was told to rest it and take Ibuprofen to help with pain and get rid of the inflammation. It didn't work . I have been seeing Dr. Ditzler for 3 mos. or so and have had great relief. It is working for me. read more

Dr. Ditzler IS a five-star practitioner! Never having been to a chiropractor before, I was nervous about finding one that would correctly assess and address my needs. Dr. Ditzler was recommended by a family friend, an RN, which soothed my angst. That was over ten years ago! During that period he was able to relieve the constant pain I previously had due to a curved spine. He is personable, caring and takes the extra time to explain what the problem is and the remedy should be. He listens. I never felt like I was hurried or rushed along so that he could get on to the next patient. Sadly, we have moved to another part of the state and weekly visits are no longer an option. I have seen other chiropractors, even other Gonstead practitioners, and have yet to find another who has been able offer the total service of Dr. Ditzler. I always try to find time to make an appointment when back in the San Diego area. As would be expected, his office assistant Wella, offers the same warm, caring approach in helping with appointments, insurance etc. If you have never been to a chiropractor before, and are searching for someone you can truly trust, call Ditzler Family Chiropractic. read more

I went to Dr. Ditzler after my chiropractor moved out of town and I was looking for someone in the same type of practice (Gonstead). I was pain-free and just wanted maintenance adjustments to do my various activities - yoga, dance, hiking, walking. After the first treatment, I started having pain on one side of my neck. When I went back, I told him about it and he made an adjustment and the next day I had pain on the other side of my neck AND shoulder. Like a dummy, I went back yet again and complained about the pains. He continued with adjustments which I thought were meant to ease the pain and instead each time I went, it got WORSE!!! After the last treatment, I was virtually incapacitated with pain the next day. I sought relief from a massage therapist and acupuncturist - since it was a long weekend and chiropractors were not available. I went back to Dr. Ditzler after the weekend and informed him that I wanted my money back for the treatments he gave me since they just caused me the most excruciating pain. He refused and wanted me to come back for more treatments - which I refused. He is now accusing me of extortion and blackmail for continuing to demand a refund. It has now been eight weeks during which I have been receiving regular therapeutic massages and chiropractic treatments. I am now about 95% recovered. Stay away from this man! read more