I highly recommend Dogwood Bodywork & Performance. My first visit to Dr. Kathryn Coysh was last December. I was at a low point after having just received X-rays on my back that indicated significant curvature of my spine - scoliosis. For years I'd suffered from lower back pain and what I thought were sports-related injuries, including recurring pulled calf muscles, a tight IT band, and more, all of which limited what I could do. Simply standing on the Bart with a backpack for a 20-minute ride into the city was painful. Dr. Cosh reviewed my X-rays and adjusted my hips, upper and lower back, shoulders and neck in my first meeting with her, and then sent me home with a variety of exercises to complete. I began seeing her twice a week. When I was able to hold my alignment for a few days we moved that to once a week, then once every two weeks, and finally once a month. Now I'm going to see her after a couple months just to check in. These days I feel great. I'm as active as I want to be and and pain and soreness free. My spirits have raised. I feel indebted to Dr. Coysh and recommend her to anyone who thinks they might be in need of a good chiropractor! read more

This review is long overdue. After my c-section last year in December I had back pain and also pain in middle of my shoulder. The only solution I got was to take pain killer tablets. However my doula recommended to go see a chiropractor. I called my insurance and they told me that Dogwood Bodywork is covered and I gave it a shot. I met Dr. Coysh and she is very gentle, knowledgeable, respectful, comforting and she has magical hands. In couple of sessions my pain was eliminated. The place itself is very welcoming and they offer yoga class and massage too. If you have never been to a chiropractor, Dr. Coysh at Dogwood is a great place to start. read more

Came in back in Feb 2020 for regular adjustment with Mullen , and left with new and worsening issues. After working on my jaw, I have been having non stop burning sharp pains both on the jaw muscles and my TMJ joint. She has caused severe trauma to my tmj joint and muscles. Because of what she did my masseter muscle has been in constant spasm which I never had before. On top that it has caused me to have a new bite every single day causing me severe tooth grinding damaging my teeth. Because of what she did Im constantly having severe headaches, which I had never had headaches before. After seeing my doctor and dentist, along with X-rays they told me she caused severe trauma to my TMJ joint capsule. Various appointments I have to wait 10 minutes past my appointment time. My sessions are always rushed and finish sometimes 10 minutes early. Her adjustment are never specific to my body where she would just crack the body part intensely till she hear a loud pop. She has done this numerous times to my lower back, hips, and ankles to the point I would have a burning sensation afterwards. Id bring it up to her about the burning pain yet she just smirks it off and say its normal, even though I didn't have this issue prior to her adjustment. I have complained to her several times yet she will blame it on other things to save herself from being caught. Will be pressing charges for malpractice because this kind of thing shouldn't happen!! read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Mullen for over 2 years now and she really is an incredible chiropractor. I show up with pain and leave feeling SO much better. Not only is she super friendly, she makes you feel unbelievably comfortable. I'm incredibly grateful to have found her and highly recommend her to anyone. read more

Dr. Coysh has been helping me with my back for several months now. She helps me with PT exercises plus adjusts me as needed as well. It's the best of both worlds - chiropractic and physical therapy. I'm so glad I found them. read more

Christina is incredible. I've been seeing her for 4 years since I moved to the Bay Area. Initially I found her following a couple TRX injuries...then began seeing her on a routine basis for maintenance (I have since given up on TRX ;)). When I was in a car accident in 2016 she took incredible care of my ailments and recommended further care/practitioners (ice, massage, hot tubs) so I could get back to my normal self. She also handled the insurance paperwork like a breeze. Needless to say, she is awesome during the acute and maintenance phase. She is honest, straightforward and knowledgeable about her practice and is an athlete herself. Christina does not only chiropractic adjustments but also active release technique to help release the tension in the muscles. I also love that she has recommendations of what I can do at home to care for myself in between visits. I highly recommend her to everyone that is looking for a chiropractor! read more

Dr. Mullen runs a great chiropractic facility. She's incredibly knowledgable and really gets how the body works to its fullest capacity. I strongly recommend her. read more

Dr. Mullen is the best! And it's great I can bring my pup to my appointments as she's a dog-lover!

Dr Mullen is so kind, and she does amazing work. She thinks about things holistically, so she'll do muscle work, talk about posture, and teach you exercises/stretches to help. I highly suggest doing active release technique with her, it hurts but DANG it has helped me so much with my back pain. She's the best chiropractor I've ever been to, and I've been to a lot! read more

I have seen dozens of body workers in my life. I have been working with Dr Coysh for the least few months and have found her to be among the best practitioners I've worked with. She is excellent diagnostically, clinically and always ends treatments with appropriate "homework" PT exercises. As a result, deep and persistent chronic issues are beginning to get resolved. Thank you! read more

I've been seeing Dr. Mullen for 6 months for neck and shoulder pain and tension after a car accident and am so grateful for her care. I'd highly recommend her for the following reasons: 1) she's super compassionate, which is a big plus for me for anything that involves my body, pain, and feeling icky for extended periods of time 2) she really works with where you're at and offers a number of suggestions for exercises, stretches, and treatment, posture changes to help you feel awesome 3) scheduling is a breeze and she's reliable and timely 4) I had a pretty big insurance headache in getting a reimbursement for care, and Dr. M was patient and helped figure out how to get coverage for the accident I highly highly recommend seeing Dr. M if you're in pain and want a compassionate and reliable chiropractor. read more

Most amazing chiropractor ever! Can't recommend her enough! Every week my wife and I go to Dr. Mullen in pain and leave feeling so much better! read more

I've been coming here for a couple months now after my back started hurting due to heavy lifting and stress at work. Dr. Mullen really made my back feel better than it ever has before! She also gives extra help by recommending exercises you can complete and adjustments to your daily life that will help your particular injury. I've recommended several colleagues from work and all have stated they had the same great experience with Dr. Mullen! Highly recommended! read more

She's great! This is not the type of chiropractor that you have to go to all the time. Dr. Mullen is dedicated to helping people build strong, healthy bodies. She even talked me into doing my first triathlon. This was incredible given that the triathlon was only two months out, and I was on her table with a neck in pretty rough shape*. She was very encouraging and helpful throughout the process. I felt totally safe and well taken care of. Thanks, Dr. Mullen! *Also my neck is in great shape now, thanks to Dr. Mullen! read more

Dr. Coysh is amazing! She takes care of me every time. No complaints she has not corrected. 10/10 would definitely recommend.

I love Dr. Mullen. I've been seeing her for a little over a month now and my back feels ten times better than it's felt in months. She's really dedicated to good form, healing by movement and personalized adjustments that really get to the core of your particular injury or ache. Her active release therapy has really helped my shoulder and upper back. I leave her office feeling like I've *actually* gotten something adjusted or fixed, in contrast to other chiropractors i've been to that just barely touch you and rack up the charges. I've progressed in my therapy and am able to move more freely, which in turn is helping me be more active. Her soft tissue work is excellent -- and while not always pleasant -- the outcome is worth it! read more

I've recently been diagnosed with Sciatica and have seen Christina 3 times so far. She's caring and thoughtful and my visits have massively contributed to my back problems lessening. I was nervous about seeing a chiropractor and as long as I live in East Bay, I won't go to anyone else. She's just amazing! read more

I've gotten quick and effective pain relief from Dr Mullen when needed. Very nice lady who is extremely knowledgeable about her profession.

I've never had a more knowledgeable chiropractor than Dr. Coysh. She was quick to diagnose, honest and compassionate in her communication, accommodating of my schedule, and brought out some great humor during the painfully good moments. I've continued to go to Dr. Coysh for various injuries, and have always left incredibly satisfied and happy. read more

Love Dr. Mullen. She knows how to find all the problem spots and work out all the kinks. Super friendly, she makes coming in so easy and comfortable. Have been to several chiropractors in the past. She's by far one of the best. 12/10 would recommend. read more

Dr. Mullen is a gifted Chiropractor. She's very knowledgeable and experienced in variety of modalities to tackle the issue/injury/area requiring treatment. She is very thorough and provides exercises/recommendation to follow outside of the session. She's not your usual chiropractor. Her approach is gentle and very effective. Her office is spacious with ample street parking. She goes out of her way to accommodate after work hours appointments and weekends. You'll be in good hands choosing Dr. Mullen. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Mullen just for a couple of months now, but as a person with an ongoing chronic neck problem, I'm really glad I found her. I've worked with myriad chiropractors and acupuncturists, done various types of massage, from Rolfing to neuromuscular release and so far this has been super effective. I'm in pain on a nearly daily basis and having her work on my neck and shoulders using Active Release Technique has made a big difference. Its a huge relief finding a doctor and modality that seems to work for me! read more

I have been seeing Dr. Mullen since the spring of 2015. I have always had bad posture since I was a kid, and once I learned my husbands health insurance covers 20 chiropractor visits a year, I decided to give her a try. She was located close to my home in Emeryville and had good reviews online, and I have been so grateful to have found her. She is incredibly talented, talks through anything she notices out of the ordinary, and always provides great advice. She can always find my problem spots without having to even tell her anymore. I try to see her regularly every two weeks to keep up my posture and it has made such a difference. I used to have a problem with my knees rubbing when I walked and had pains in the middle of my back along my spine, but now my knees don't knock anymore and the pain has gone away. She uses some type of massage technique with essential oils before adjusting my neck, and while I'm nervous every time she is always so calm and assuring. She is also one of the kindest people you'll ever meet, has become like a friend, listening to me ramble every week about my current life dilemmas, but she is also very professional and her new space is so calming and relaxing. She deals with my out of state insurance plan and her automated system sends me email reminders which is helpful. If you've been searching for a chiropractor or too nervous to go to one, I highly recommend trying Dr. Mullen. You can ask her questions and she'll talk you through everything, and your back and body will be so thankful. Especially if you stick it out and see her regularly, you will see amazing results and improvement to your overall well-being! read more

Dr. Mullen is a terrific chiropractor...and I have seen many over the years. She treats my husband and me - now on a maintenance schedule. She is responsive, smart and an important part of my team of doctors. I look forward to my regularly scheduled appointment to keep my scoliosis in check and my body high functioning. I would highly recommend her. read more

Dr. Mullen is an awesome chiropractor. I've been going to her for over a year now and every time I've seen her I've left her office feeling better. My hunch is that I get good results because she doesn't just snap and pop like most chiropractors. She actually does a lot of soft tissue work. She spends most of the appointment time massaging or doing Active Release Therapy working out muscle tension and knots. It seems like this work makes it easier for my neck to do what it needs to do when she is adjusting me. She is also thorough with her assessment and diagnosis. There's no pampering or fillers here, just really good care and attention to detail. read more

Mr. Mullen has changed my life with her practice. I am so grateful to have found her.

Dr. Mullen is a phenomenal chiropractor. She spends time checking in about what is going on with my body at every visit and changes her treatment accordingly. Calling a chiropractor a miracle worker is discounting the many years of education and training that they've completed, but it sure feels like a miracle when I hobble in and walk out well adjusted at the end of my appointment. I will not be leaving this practice any time soon. Call today. You'll be glad you did. read more

Dr Mullen adjusted me yesterday for the first time. I can honestly say I'm ready to break up other chiropractor. She's thorough & really takes her time. I felt her genuine desire to help me. read more