Dear God, Geeeeze,…read morehow come you took forever to tell me I need my spine adjusted, stress re-lieved from my neck, muscles re-vived, lower back re-aligned, hands and feet re-stored to de-stressed lightness? You musta read my mind, I'm glad you led me here, because I now know that this therapy is healthy and I now know that with yoga, I have a working antidote to stress........well and vino. This service is all over Manila. Recommend signing up for the expert, trained in Japan, seulement by appointment. Other services are walk-in by highly trained staff and also pretty good. Check it out. Seriously looking if this is available in LA. Forever loyal even though it took you forever to lead me here, (i still forgive you) William Visits: 1

Message to the public. Karada is not a legitimate provider of Chiropractic care. Their therapists…read morereceive 2-3 weeks of training compared to the real chiropractors who train for 7 years in a university level post graduate course. As already posted to a yelp, it is shameful that they allow their posting under Chiropractors. We have many patients who are under proper and safe chiropractic care but who also receive Karada massage services. I appreciate that they can get a decent massage there as we both serve the public. However, it is a public misrepresentation to place Karada under the classification of chiropractors. They are not registered with the department of health like a chiropractor is. You can verify the legitimacy of my post as I am a US trained chiropractor and the CEO of Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinics, a Philippine corporation operating 16 clinic branches throughout the Philippines. Enjoy your massage but please, please do not put your spine and nerves at risk by letting them manipulate your spinal joints. They are not qualified, they do not X-ray the spine before that as we do. You can consider this is a public service message from a responsible professional of the chiropractic profession.

Years of bad posture, wearing high heels, sitting in front of a computer and now carrying a toddler…read moreevery where I go has apparently taken its toll on my back. I can't imagine how a 34-year-old could have constant shoulder pain and lower back pain. But it happens. I visited Karada to find out what exactly it was that they do. I've been curious about them since they opened a branch in Aguirre St in Makati. It doesn't look like a spa but they have "therapeutic treatments". The display near the lounge area was a hanging skeleton. The sign was a single word in English with the Japanese version underneath. Now who wouldn't be curious with just those clues? My sister tried it out first and gave me fair warning that the treatment was painful. If I was already hesitant to try them out before, now I am deathly afraid! When I talked to the person at the reception, he did confirm that there will be some amount of pain since it involved spine and pelvic realignment, but it is tolerable. So, I went in with my eyes closed, hoping for the best. I was asked to change into a plain black shirt and black sweatpants. Then I was directed to one of the cubicles with a white massage bed and low cubicle divisions. I was surprised that I wasn't asked to lie face down because the therapist came in with a clipboard. She started asking where my problem areas and my medical history. It felt more like a doctor's appointment than a massage session. Then she asked me to stretch my back, try to reach my toes and to lie face down on the bed to assess the flexibility of my spine. She then gives me an initial diagnosis -- one leg was a bit shorter than the other. Imagine my shock! Apparently the constant wearing of heels and crossing my legs had an effect on the length of my legs. Whoa! This is the coolest therapy I've ever had. She then proceeded to do the work. And that white bed isn't actually just an ordinary massage bed, it adjusts every which way to accommodate the different positions taken for the adjustment -- starting with the therapist pulling at my head and whipping it to the side so I heard a loud cracking noise. Man, I thought they were going to tear off my skull from my neck. Then the spine was adjusted and the pelvis, too. They even asked me to transfer to a drop bed that dropped down every time she pushed on a body part. As she was doing my adjustment, she was actually calling out her findings to the therapist beside her who was confirming in Japanese. Then a different guy came, crossed my arms across my body, put a rolled up towel on top and told me he'll put his body weigh on me. And I heard my spine crack in 5 or 6 different places. The experience was so surreal. This was followed by a massage that poked and prodded my back and pulled at my leg and arms for a good 20 minutes. This is by the guy who was previously being given the findings to during the spine adjustment. It was an other worldly experience which was painful during the actual process but it made me feel truly awesome after. The back pain was gone instantly as was the shoulder issue. I felt the need to sit up straight. So yeah, this is the kind of pain I welcome. Everyone who sits in front of a computer for hours (that means you!) should try this at least once in their life. I can't wait to go back and have another session.

Karada is a small chain of Japanese massage and chiropractic services throughout Asia which are…read moreAWESOME and necessary. Many people who come are tourists with bad pains like me, but also regulars who come every other week or two, which is always a good sign. On my first trip to the PI I had sat cramped uncomfortably in the aircraft cabin for a 13-hr flight. Shortly after, my neck started killing me and I brushed it off, even got a nice massage and included a neck and shoulders massage thrown in and afterwards it HURT so bad that I couldn't lie down without assistance. I Yelped Karada and found it easily, on the 2F of a building in BGC and walked in. They open at 11 but I came in around 2:25 pm and was seen at 2:30, five mins later after a drink of warm water. My masseuse seemed capable, and although at first not knowing what to expect I was going to opt for a "Japanese trained" masseuse, she started on me and the issue went away. After looking at my questionnaire I told her of my concerns about my neck and upper back and she went to town. I changed into a ridiculous black "one size only" comical outfit to preserve my modesty and she pirouetted my arms and legs in unusual positions to stretch my muscles out and get my body loose, and of course my neck. She moved the chair thing I was laying on up and down and kneaded out my knots capably. The process was incredibly painful given my condition but I have had knots for a long time so it was necessary and felt great afterward. Originally, I had gotten the 20 minute one, but then she changed my mind and I went for the 45 minute one. The only part about it which felt a tad unnecessary (but maybe it was necessary, I just didn't feel like it was) is the part where she had me go to the mechanical table, which was loud. But that was just ten minutes. Afterward, I was instructed to drink lots of warm water and it only cost me ~$22 USD! Highly recommend Karada, and I tipped my girl 100 PHP.

I've always loved Karada, and I was very excited to avail of their service again after 5 years --…read morethat's how long positive effect of bone realignment stays. I did AP Balance + Body Treatment today and felt a lot of pressure in my neck released and took my headache away. I only did an hour-long so it felt short, I feel like there's still some back pain left and that I need to do additional realignment. I'll be back soon for sure especially because I purchased their GCs which are at 20% off now.

First time was 6/15/2019, Had the 60 minute massage for 1595,massage was good. Only problem was…read moreright after the massage therapist mark was signaling and insinuating me leave amd settle, i dont know if its protocol or what.. So i settled and leave, after walking for i few minutes i had a massive headache had to take a grab home, therapist should've let me rest,..I'll probably not return to this branch although the experience of massage was great, will probably try some other branches to compare

Very clean and attentive staff. This is a clinic with a heart. Highly recommended! must try is…read moretheir Hydrocolonics.

Please read the review on my facebook page for authenticity…read more https://www.facebook.com/potrish78/posts/10155527351193439

Dr. Sebastian Altamirano works for me as an associate at Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinics In Eastwood…read moreCity Walk. He is a fine person and a good chiropractor. If you have a legitimate personal matter, from what I see is posted here, you may contact me at Michel.tetrault@gmail.com for a resolution. Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinics has a public service mission and I will protect the reputation of our good associates. Let me know what I can do to help here. docMIKE

Most affordable diagnostics center and best of all, you can check your results online. No more…read morehassle of going back to pick up your tests. They even have an app you can quickly login to to preserve all your details! That warrants so much praise from me. It's fairly busy given the proximity of hospitals in the area. Bring a nice book and wait for your turn at the cashier as the account should be settled first before the process. Best go early (they open at 6am) to avoid the queue. Just hope they publish standard fees for their services.

HP Plus or Hi-Precision Diagnostics Plus, is a laboratory and diagnostics center situated in front…read moreof the emergency entrance of the Asian Hospital in Alabang. Hubby and I used to go there for my monthly CBC (complete blood count) as required by my OB-GYN and my hematologist, my second ultrasound, and for my GTT (glucose tolerance test). We were like hanging out because the length of our visits would sometimes go beyond a couple of hours, waiting for my turn. Though I have an HMO card, courtesy of my husband, the prescribed tests were not covered because they are pregnancy-related. If I were to sum it all, these tests are not pocket-friendly but they are mandatory to ensure my good health and that of my baby. Being a budget-conscious kind of a woman, I decided to have my tests elsewhere. Somewhere that we can save but the tests and their results would not be compromised. HP Plus clearly fits the bill. I used to bring my Mom to that same facility for her gastro exam and we were completely satisfied with how her test was conducted and how the results were delivered. HP Plus Alabang would almost always be filled with patients. It's a good thing that this branch has been renovated to accommodate more people and to make waiting time more comfortable. The staff are very courteous, helpful, and patient in dealing with guests of varying temper. Sally is my favorite. She is one of the medical technologists and you would often see her at the reception counter. Depending on the type of test, results are promptly provided and may be accessed and downloaded from their website. It was one of the things I loved about HP Plus. I do not have to claim a copy of my test results at the center just so I could show something to my doctors. All I had to do was to present the PDFs saved on my iPad. Pretty convenient, isn't it? If you are from Muntinlupa and you need to undergo laboratory exams, x-rays, and other diagnostic tests (they even do paternal tests!), you may want to consider HP Plus in Alabang. You are sure to get quality service and reliable results without going over your budget.

Malling around Ayala Center, you see many different shops, restaurants, clothing brands, and what I…read morelove the most. Spa services! As I was walking, I happen to see Cathy Valencia and had heard of her name probably from word of mouth or online advertisements. Now I know there's a branch in Makati. I asked my friend who lives in Manila if she's ever experienced their Clinic. She said no, but to different clinics one of which is in BGC. I looked up both clinics websites and contacted them with a few inquiries about what I'd be interested in and perhaps make an appointment. A day later, I get a Viber message from a customer service person from CV who was happy to help me out. With the concerns and interests I have, there was an appointment later that afternoon but only one time slot available to do all the treatments I'm looking forward to doing. I still have not heard from my friend's recommendation and purged that idea. The agent did a pre-consultation, but suggested I needed to come in for my appointment so that my skin can be assessed in person. I gladly took the 3:30pm appointment on a Thursday afternoon. Once I arrived, I'm pleased with how pretty the front lobby is. Met with one technician and had a few questions answered. Let's just say I spent 4 hours at Cathy Valencia, had 3 ladies work on 3 different treatments/procedures, amazed at the cleanliness, professionalism, detail oriented with the work, also purchased 3 different face creams and a face wash which I was instructed to use in place of my regular beauty products for 2 weeks until the healing is complete. According to the website, CV has 6 branches all around Metro Manila and a branch in Tokyo & Nagoya! I can somehow get to Tokyo a little bit easier as I occasionally have work trips to Japan. I'm definitely coming back here again soon.

*Note: This is a 4.5 Star review…read more I was a first time visitor and I really enjoyed the experience. I was quite scared about the consultation but the staff put my mind at ease. They answered every question honestly and thoroughly without sugar coating anything which I greatly appreciated. Dr. Marilou Yap-Tan was very gentle and conservative. During my consultation Dr. Marilou patiently discussed all of my questions and addressed my concerns. She made me feel comfortable and reviewed how she would address each issue. At the end of the consultation, she told me that, since cauterization would be very painful, I should try a home treatment first. She carefully wrote every step and included the prescription too. After seeing me, I was expecting a hefty sum to pay for the consultation. So, I was very surprised when her assistant told me that I only had to pay Php500. If you are in need of consultation or a second opinion on any skin-related issue, visit Skin Health Center. :)