I first started seeing Dr A during my third trimester when I learned my baby was breach. Dr A. was a huge support - emotionally and physically - during my final days of pregnancy and has continued to be a trusted guide for me, and now for my baby. With her support, my baby flipped into optimal position and I was able to have the birth experience I dreamt of. I've been blown away by how thorough her care is. She takes the time to ask about what's going on in my body and explain what she's doing. I've learned so much! Through my pregnancy and postpartum days Dr A. has helped me and my baby feel our best! read more

I met Dr. A when I was 13 months pregnant with my second child and unable to walk or even sit due to what I later discovered was a ruptured disc in my lumbar region. While my HMO initially advised me to wait out the pain, offered opiate painkillers I was not comfortable taking, and recommended exercises I could not perform, Dr. A traveled to my home for my initial session and actually looked at my back and body. Her first adjustment enabled me to walk taller and longer than I had since my initial injury. When I had a setback and my progress stalled, Dr. A correctly identified that I had a ruptured disc and helped arm me with information needed to advocate for more invasive medical intervention that was also pregnancy safe. In addition to adjustments, she took time to connect me with a stabilizing belt, exercises, and ways of moving that helped me function enough to do things like watch my 4-year-old, take showers, prepare quick meals, and slowly but surely build strength and endurance. Through it all, Dr. A demonstrated again and again her incredible gift for trauma-informed body work. At a time when I didn't trust anyone to touch my body--myself included--I knew I was in good hands with Dr. A. She is gentle and confident, sincere and compassionate, and she possesses an innate ability to listen well and connect deeply. From our first meeting, I felt safe with Dr. A. This safety and trust helped me not only move again but also rebuild my own trust in my body and in myself. I returned to Dr. A after giving birth as I dealt with recovery for both c-section surgery and my ruptured disc. She laid the groundwork for physical and mental recovery, giving me the confidence to move forward--body and mind--in a healthier way for myself and my kids. Today, I am back to work, able to hike, hold my kids, and once again feel strong in my body. Thank you, Dr. A for helping me return to my life and body in a deeper, richer way. read more

Great service from Sergio, would definitely hire him again. Sergio helped with a long list of to dos around the house and got a lot done. Very easy to with with Sergio! read more

In my third trimester, I developed some sciatica pain (or something that presented very similarly). It made life tough and I needed relief. My midwife recommended seeing a chiropractor, something I'd never done before. After calling several recommendations, I made an appointment at Flow. Dr. Ariel works on lots of pregnant patients. I went about five times total and would consider going again for maintenance. Her adjustments weren't scary. It's hard to know if Dr. Ariel was the reason, but I never experienced that particular pain again in my pregnancy. I'm not sure I've made up my mind about chiropractic care, but I do believe in Dr. Ariel's work and recommend her highly, especially to pregnant people. read more

Coming to Flow Chiropractic is my first experience with a chiropractor. Around 34w, I developed REALLY bad upper back pain (not lower, like is more common). My OB/GYN suggested that I could take Tylenol and try lidocaine patches, try seeing a chiropractor, or she could prescribe me a muscle relaxer. I opted to try Tylenol/lidocaine first, which didn't help a single bit. For the chiropractor suggestion, she recommended Dr. Ariel to me specifically. I was luckily able to get an appointment within a couple days, and my first visit was very comprehensive. It included a health history (with a focus on pregnancy), an explanation of what chiropractic care aims to do (as well as the Webster certification), she had me stand/sit and look at my posture, and then an adjustment. This visit lasted an hour and was very thorough. I felt nice and loose afterward, and my back pain didn't increase to the level it had been previously. Dr. Ariel also suggested several website resources and supplements I could try for my general wellness. The price of the first visit, while kind of steep, also includes a second adjustment. I came back the following week, and I think I will continue going weekly until I deliver. After the initial two visits, I was given a price sheet for the cost of additional adjustments, as well as the packages they offer. I would say these prices are in line with what I've heard is pretty standard for a chiropractor. read more

We had a very productive experience for our 7 month old with Dr. Ariel. Our son was experiencing noticeable physical tension in his upper body due to the birthing process, severe reflux, trouble swallowing and possible oral restrictions. These issues caused him pain and bad sleep problems. In the first session, Dr. Ariel honed into his upper body tension, diagnosed him with a upper gag reflux and suspected tongue ties, for which she referred us to a pediatric dentist. Our son's tension has significantly decreased - he reached his unassisted sitting milestone and started turning on his own after just one session. Not to mention the pediatric dentist referral which was a god send. Dr. Ariel is gentle yet highly effective. She has a high command of physical anatomy and is able to find the source of the tension and connect the dots between symptom and cause. I highly recommend Dr. Ariel for your child. read more

Dr. Ariel has magic in her hands! I started seeing Dr. Ariel in 2020 in the height of the pandemic while pregnant with our first ivf miracle baby. She took care of me throughout pregnancy, during which I'd walk into her office with all kinds of pain from my growing belly and my significant scoliosis and walk out literally free of pain with so much more mobility. I've gone to many other chiropractors over the years and there is NO ONE else like Dr. Ariel. She helped me prepare for birth and get baby in the optimal position. Most recently I've been seeing her after a late pregnancy loss and her work has been so healing physically but also emotionally. A few weeks ago my son woke up with raging ear pain and was screaming from pain all day until we walked into Dr. Ariel's office. I left with a happy child free of ear pain and we even avoided antibiotics directly because of Dr. Ariel's adjustments. She can really do it all. What a gift to be cared for and supported by her!!! read more

I found Dr. Provasoli thanks to a referral from my midwife. I was somewhere in the middle of my second trimester, and started having debilitating iliosacral joint pain. I was working from home and could not sit comfortably, or walk comfortably for that matter. Yoga was only making the pain worse and I started to think to myself, "if I still have 20 more weeks of this pain and can't exercise, I don't know how I'm going to make it." My usual chiropractor didn't have experience working with pregnant women so I knew I had to find a specialist. From the very first visit, I felt like I was being cared for by a healer, by someone dedicated to the experience of pregnant and postpartum women, women throughout the trajectory of our reproductive lives. Dr. Provasoli is not only a skilled chiropractor, but her whole practice is setup to be a therapeutic space. The music, the aromatherapy, the luxurious 30 minute appointments that leave me happily sleepy by the end, I looked forward to every visit and the opportunity to reset my body and my breathing. It took a couple weeks for me to really notice my lower back pain starting to improve, but I have been a patient of chiropractic care for a while so knew that consistency was important. At first I was hesitant to purchase one of the care packages that Dr. Provasoli offers, since I wasn't sure I would need it and it was hard to pay up front. But in retrospect, I'm so glad I did. My physical embodied experience as a pregnant person evolved so much, and Dr. Provasoli assessed and seemed to understand each stage of my pain and mind-body connection goals throughout my pregnancy. The adjustments accompanied by breath work and stretching and discussing my hopes for labor and how to prepare for birthing my baby was so holistic for me. I felt so much better prepared for labor and birth through talking through my body's changes with Dr. Ariel, and the modalities she uses to provide care really jived with what my body and brain needed. When my baby wasn't quite in the right position for birth around 38 weeks, I made an appointment knowing and trusting that Dr. Ariel would have insight into how to help me connect with my body and my baby. I'll never forget that she told me to talk to my baby, to encourage him to get into position, and to do some visualizations. Her adjustment that day felt like a sacred space of preparation. I had a very empowering birth experience and in many ways attribute my body's readiness and responsiveness to the work I did with Dr. Provasoli. I can't imagine what my body would have been like during labor if I hadn't had such excellent care throughout my pregnancy- birth is hard as it is and I'm so grateful I had an open pelvis, flexible ligaments, less pain, and an understanding of my birthing body thanks to Dr. Ariel! While I was postpartum, I had the perk through the package I purchased of a home visit (highly recommend!!) and also brought Izi to be adjusted simultaneously at a few postpartum appointments. Dr. Provasoli helped us identify our little one's tongue tie and some exercises he could do to strengthen both sides of his body equally. Postpartum, I've needed ongoing care, especially because I have old injuries and bedshare and breastfeed.... Although I can't make it in as much as I'd like, I've found my forever chiropractor! read more

This is a review from after my second visit with Dr. Ariel. She is supporting me during my second pregnancy to adjust my lower back pain and neck discomfort. The way she examines the body and gently caress for it is something to appreciate. I can't wait to continue working with Dr. Ariel through my pregnancy and postpartum journey. If you are a pregnant person and in discomfort, I highly recommend Flow Chiropractic! read more

I've been seeing Dr. Ariel since the start of my 2nd trimester this pregnancy. I began seeing her early on after having a really positive experience with a Webster-certified chiropractor during my 1st pregnancy (in a different city) and was excited to find someone who was highly recommended by my midwives to help me achieve a more satisfying and comfortable pregnancy. One added benefit to finding Dr. Ariel is that she has been the practitioner who I have seen the most during this "pandemic pregnancy" - while most in-person and hands-on luxuries of pregnancy were off the table this year, it was a real gift to have a place to be with continuity of care and healing all year long. I didn't even appreciate how poorly my posture and alignment could be from things like more time spent on the couch, sitting at a non-ideal WFH desk setup, and also not wearing properly supportive shoes all day while at home. Having her continuity of care was such a gift! I was fortunate enough to have a very physically enjoyable pregnancy, until I pulled a ligament in my lower back at 35 weeks (probably too much tossing around of my 30 pound toddler!) and have been particularly grateful for Dr. Ariel's additional adjustments that I was able to schedule as part of my prenatal package - sometimes coming multiple times per week to help me feel better. She generously loaned me a hip belt to wear until mine came from an online order and has given me a lot of great advice around positions for sitting/sleeping, and stretching to help me improve and heal. At my request, she has also pointed me in the direction of countless resources like postpartum doulas, massage therapists, and prenatal yoga classes throughout the last few months to help me have a more satisfying and safe pregnancy. I am already looking forward to prioritizing chiropractic care these next few weeks before delivery, as well as continuing in the postpartum period. If you are pregnant, I highly recommend prioritizing Dr. Ariel's services as part of your prenatal journey! read more

I came to see Dr. Ariel when I was around 20 weeks pregnant. I had really bad lower back pain, to the point where it hindered my daily activities. Getting up out of a chair or just walking was painful. Though I was getting monthly massages that would help for a week or so, the pain would always come back. I had never done chiropractic care before so I had no idea what it was about. Dr. Ariel was informative and walked me through what I can expect and what the sessions are like. After the first session, my lower back pain started going away. As the weeks went on (I went about once a week or once every two weeks) the pain went down significantly. Eventually I could feel my hips move differently, more fluid and smoother. The way I walked felt looser and comfortable, not stiff. Halfway through the treatment, my back pain was completely gone. I felt amazing. Then in the last weeks of my third trimester, I started getting some hip pain that would spread to the lower back again. Ariel would help me work through it and explain what's happening. She'd try different things to help me feel more comfortable, and they always work. I'm so grateful to have been referred to Flow Chiropractic. It's been the best thing that's helped me feel comfortable in my pregnancy. read more

I went to get my back adjusted right after I had my daughter. I could barely get out of bed right after I had her and I wasn't sure what was wrong with my back. She adjusted me and my life changed! It took a couple of times but I am back to 100%. She is super sweet so that helps. I recommend this place. It is life changing. read more

I am not sure how I would have made it through my last two months of pregnancy without Ariel. I wish I had started seeing her earlier on in my pregnancy. I had a lot of back, hip, and sciatic pain when I started seeing Ariel. I had been taken off of work because I was so uncomfortable. After seeing Ariel, I can honestly say that I was more comfortable at 38 weeks than I was at 32. read more

Dr. Ariel was the highlight of my 3rd (and 4th) trimester of pregnancy!! She provided amazing care when my body needed it most. She was effective, gentle, and took extra care to explain everything she was doing- so it was a bonus anatomy lesson, too. Thanks to Dr. Ariel, both my body and baby were well-positioned for delivery. After my baby was born, she continued to treat both me and my baby. It was nice to have that continuity of care. I am deeply appreciative for her services. read more

While pregnant, I started seeing Dr. Ariel at the beginning of my 3rd trimester after I began to have pain in my pubic area and lower back, and saw her until I delivered my son. I was planning to see a chiropractor closer to my due date because I had read about all the benefits chiropractic care lends to delivery, but I was so thankful to find her when I did. Dr. Ariel's adjustments are gentle but extremely effective. In addition to explaining what was happening to my body, she also provided guidance on the appropriate types of exercises and movement best suited for me. As a result of my visits, Dr. Ariel helped me to alleviate the pain I was experiencing, and make me feel more comfortable in my growing body. I also felt more confident in the birthing process knowing my baby was in the optimal delivery position, much of which I attribute to my consistent chiropractic visits. Seeing Dr. Ariel was a little sliver of "me time" as the setting is very relaxing and comfortable. As soon as my son was born I took him in to see Dr. Ariel for an adjustment as well as have my postpartum body reevaluated. The birthing process impacts both mom and baby, and I knew chiropractic care was something I could do to help us both adjust. Since seeing Dr. Ariel, my son is less tense and he can move his neck more freely. I highly recommend Dr. Ariel during pregnancy, postpartum, and once baby arrives! read more

Dr. Ariel is AMAZING. There's no way I can fully express my gratitude for her help during my pregnancy. I swear she is magic. I had bad pubic symphysis (pelvic) pain that started at the end of my 5th month. After seeing her ONCE, my pain was dramatically decreased, aka I could walk again. After that, I decided to splurge and buy one of her packages to see her every week... I couldn't risk being in that much pain nonstop for another 4 months! I saw her once a week. There were a few times I woke up and couldn't walk and with a quick text, she would usually get me in the same day. I was never a believer in chiropractic care, but i am converted! Cannot thank her or praise her work enough! read more

I'm so grateful to have found Dr. Ariel! I picked her, initially, because she specialized in the Webster technique and was in an easy to access location, but I stayed because of her wonderful care! She really listens to the issues you are experiencing, and is open and honest about what she is feeling during your exam. She was such a calming presence toward the end of my pregnancy when I was worried about the baby being in a bad position. She was so supportive of my birth choices, and so ready to support in any way she could. She did a wonderful home visit after the birth that allowed me to get the chiropractic I needed to feel better without exposing the very young baby to too many germs. Our appointments were like talking with a really helpful and knowledgeable friend. Couldn't recommend enough to pregnant women! read more

I highly recommend Dr. Ariel! I have been seeing Dr. Ariel for several months now for migraines and ever since getting regular adjustments I have not yet experienced another headache, which is the best gift ever! I trust her fully, and know I am in good hands when I am on the table. She is warm, caring and intuitive. I plan on continuing care as part of my preventive health regime for the foreseeable future as I truly enjoy and benefit from her healing. Thank you Ariel! read more

Dr. Ariel's care at Flow Chiropractic is top of the line. I began seeing her right before becoming pregnant with my first child. She took great care of me and even saw me while I was in labor to help me move along! When Covid pandemic started, she adjusted perfectly to the guidelines set for safe care, and I was so happy when I could continue seeing her. I have been taking my child to her as well since he was only a few weeks old. We both love her adjustments and I swear my son does something new after every adjustment!! read more

This is my second review of Dr. Ariel's practice. The first was concerned about her help during the last few weeks of my pregnancy. I believe she contributed to the ease of my labour and birth and I continued seeing her after we welcomed our little one. I have to admit that the first month after the baby was actually tougher than I expected (tougher than the birth itself!). The lack of sleep, the baby and us getting used to each other, the little one's need to be constantly held- and all of these when the body is trying to recover from the birthing experience (however "easy" and wonderful this experience might have been). I have had pain I never knew before the baby- my back and neck, especially, after hours of breastfeeding and baby-carrying, gave me enormous pain. The first change I realized after starting to see Dr. Ariel this second time around was the ease of these pains. Every week has been better since then. Not only has she eased the already existing pain, but she has also given me incredibly easy-to-do exercises/moves to prevent further pain. Currently, I have no neck pain whatsoever, the back pain is almost gone, even though the baby is considerably heavier by now! I have developed pain on my heels and knees, unfortunately, and I am looking forward to bombarding Dr. Ariel with questions about those spots. Dr. Ariel also worked intensively on re-aligning the pelvis. This is crucial because of the birthing experience itself, but the postpartum period has effects on the pelvis, too. As a new parent, my focus has been on the baby. I have not paid much attention to my posture, to how often and for how long I stand up, bouncing the little one and so on. Dr. Ariel has shown my body the care I have not been able to show. In a couple of days, I am taking my baby to Dr. Ariel for infant alignment. After all, babies have gone through a traumatic experience, too-being born cannot be easy:) What is more, I have been reading about how a simple, painless adjustment can help babies with issues like reflux, and with developmental milestones. This re-alignment usually helps with sleep, which is great for both the babies and the parents! I cannot think of a better place to trust my baby to. I look forward to writing another review focusing on Dr. Ariel's help with infant-care. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Ariel at Flow Chiropractic in Berkeley and before that was a patient of hers while she was an intern in chiropractic school. I've had neck, arm and low back issues and every time I go for my appointment I leave not only with a decrease in pain/achiness but I feel more connected and less stressed. She encourages you to focus on your breath and says that is a natural way of calming the system. Dr Ariel is very down to earth and I know she is really listening to me, she just has that presence. She is very well educated when it comes to chiropractic and also is trained as a Doula which I think is really a cool combination of work. Though I am not a mother yet myself, I will totally be seeing her during my pregnancy because I trust her skills and know she knows how to care for me and my future babe. She's told me about the Webster Technique which she uses to balance the pelvis for pregnant women and helps ease labor. Sounds good to me! If you're looking for a great, compassionate chiropractor with loving hands, go see Dr. Ariel. I promise you'll leave feeling better and really well cared for. read more

I started seeing Dr. Ariel while pregnant, at the beginning of my second trimester, after I began to have severe pain in my lower back and pelvic area. I had tried stretching or exercising but it made it worst. The pain was so severe that I couldn't bend, kneel or squat (to pick up things for example), raise my legs (to dress up for example), or even sit down/ get up without being in pain. Even walking and sleeping were painful. Dr. Ariel understood immediately what was going on. After the first adjustment I started to feel better already. Her gentle and very effective adjustments improved my quality of life during pregnancy. I could go back to doing my day-to-day activities, including exercising, because thanks to treatment the pain disappeared. Another thing that I always appreciated, is that Dr. Ariel is very kind and extremely empathetic, which made me feel supported. I wanted to go back because I always left her practice lighter, both physically and emotionally. She always explained what was happening and provided guidance on how to take care of my growing body through appropriate movement. Once I gave birth, I went back to see Dr. Ariel so she could help me with my recovery. I also took my son a few weeks after he was born. Dr. Ariel helped us both recover from the birthing process. I continue seeing her now time to time, because with her I always feel taken care and understood. Meeting her improved my whole pregnancy experience and postpartum, not only physically, but emotionally too. read more

My visits to Flow and Dr. Ariel are a highlight of my week! I began seeing Ariel for general wellness about a year and a half ago and she has supported me in healing from a car accident and recovering after supporting long births as a doula. I have seen and felt significant positive changes in my body including decreased pain and increased range of motion. I also love referring my doula clients to her knowing they will ve well cared for and supported in their pregnancy, birth, and beyond. read more

I am so grateful for Dr. Ariel's support through my second pregnancy! Dr. Ariel was always able to provide me with relief when I experienced physical discomfort due to my growing and changing body. I experienced better posture, better sleep and much less back pain than with my first pregnancy! With my first pregnancy, I didn't receive chiropractic care until half way through my pregnancy. I felt like a new person and was able to sleep better since my hip and back pain subsided. I was only sorry I had waited so long before getting care until then. I mean lets face it, being pregnant can be really uncomfortable, but why suffer if you don't have to. So, I made sure for my second pregnancy I was receiving care right away. Thanks to Dr. Ariel, I never experienced the level of pain and discomfort that I did at the beginning of my first pregnancy and believe early and consistent care was key for feeling good through out my whole pregnancy. Also, my labor and delivery went so smoothly with no interventions with a very quick recovery. Yay! I would totally recommend Dr. Ariel and chiropractic care to pregnant mammas! Dr. Ariel is very professional and takes her time getting to know you and your body. I'm glad I found her and continue to see her regularly postpartum to keep my body feeling good! read more

Dr. Ariel cared for me during my pregnancy starting around 20 weeks. I continued with her after giving birth and she also saw my husband and my baby as a newborn. One of the great physical transformations that I experienced after having regular care was the ability to start running again. I hadn't been able to run for 2 years after hurting my hip. I'm also able to work out and exercise regularly without any hip pain. This shift has been incredibly satisfying for me both physically and emotionally. Dr. Ariel was an incredible resource during my pregnancy. I felt that she was so much more than a chiropractor during that experience. She is also a doula and was constantly providing excellent resources that came in handy during both my pregnancy and delivery. She has an excellent spirt and is gentle and nurturing which is incredibly helpful when adjusting my neck and other vulnerable adjustments. She is an emotionally supportive chiropractor making her a perfect support for pregnant women and people experiencing chronic pain. Highly recommend her! read more

Dr. Ariel is the best, I trust her with my whole family. We are all under care with her, and feel amazing. There were several Pregnant women in her office, and they all spoke highly as well. I hear its great during pregnancy and after of course. Great location, excellent, service, tons of knowledge ( she has been adjusted since birth) and she glows. Thumbs up! read more

I have been working with Ariel at Flow for years. I started getting treatments for self-care since I am a practitioner. Then I relied on her through my fertility journey, pregnancy and postpartum. It has been a relief to see her and receive adjustments. I often feel so much more relaxed, grounded and balanced. During my pregnancy seeing Ariel was incredibly helpful for my physical body. I account regular chiropractic care as part of the reason I was able to have the birth that I planned. I am so grateful for Ariel as a practitioner and a resource. I have recommended her to many friends, patients and family. read more

I love Dr. Ariel! I'm a hairstylist and when I was pregnant with my baby, I began having super sharp pains while standing for long periods of time. (Not good if you only make money while standing!) a friend recommended Dr. Ariel to me and she saved me! I saw her a few times a week throughout my pregnancy and she managed to keep me out of pain and able to work until 1.5 weeks before my son was born. She has a gentle touch and knows her stuff. We are so grateful to have her as our postnatal chiropractor for me and my baby as well. Thank you for keeping both of our bodies aligned!! read more

I found out at 34 weeks that my baby was breech. Dr. Ariel fit me into her schedule that day and after just 2 sessions the baby flipped! The baby was so responsive to everything that Ariel was doing that I know without a doubt that it was her use of the Webster technique that created the space for the baby to turn. She is a true healer and wanted to keep seeing me even after the baby turned to keep me in balance. Ariel is doing this work for all the right reasons - to help people, especially pregnant mamas. She is incredibly patient, gentle and responsive. I feel like my third trimester has been a lot smoother since Ariel came into my life. I am so grateful to have found a real healer and supporter and that she flipped my baby! Can't thank her enough! Or recommend her highly enough! read more

I started seeing Dr. Ariel when I first experienced sciatica pain in my hip when I was about 22 weeks pregnant. I found our visits very relaxing and had a ton of relief after a few visits. I continued to see her about every 2 weeks for the remainder of my pregnancy and more frequently during the final weeks. I really appreciated her expertise working with pregnant women and she provided lots of helpful tips that I could incorporate into my day to day to help with baby positioning, etc. I would definitely recommend Dr. Ariel to any expecting moms or anyone looking for chiropractic care! read more

I found Dr. Ariel through a friend and cannot be more grateful for her recommendation. I was suffering from serious sciatic pain during my last trimester pregnant and Dr. A saved my experience (and body) carrying my daughter! She is knowledgeable in not only chiropractic care but also holistic approaches to wellness. She is open to and encourages conversations about how you take care of yourself on a regular basis and provides tips and tricks to feel your best. I wondered how to incorporate western medicine into care (if that is your thing) and she was supportive of my decisions regarding combining the two. She also shares exercises to help keep your body feeling great between visits. I was able to bear weight again without limping and could walk well within just a few adjustments. I saw her every week until I delivered and then she started adjusting my daughter as well! I continue to see her as I believe in her gentle and focused approach to body work. She is an essential part of my self care routine now that I am a working Momma. She is basically magic in a human form. read more

I am so happy that I was referred to Dr. Ariel. She has been a lifesaver. She genuinely cares and has made my recovery process from a back injury speedy and beyond pleasant. She also resolved my acid reflux issue. Highly recommend her to anyone seeking chiropractic care or over all well being care, she is the best! read more

Ariel is a caring, gentle, and well-seasoned practitioner. She took her time to listen to my whole history asked me lots of questions us feedback... She is gentle with her adjustments and provides good explanations... she also gave me exercises to maintain my alignment.I would recommend her to anybody. read more

Dr. Ariel Provasoli has been an incredible help to me--my body as well as my sense of wellbeing. I have had more injuries and surgeries than one person should collect over 40 years, and as a wedding photographer I carry heavy cameras and lenses on my shoulders often. Dr. Ariel has helped my chronic neck, shoulder and back pain, and her professional care has even inspired me to help myself by being more aware of my posture. Since seeing her I have also begun to exercise and eat better; I am inspired. I recommend her highly! read more

Had a great experience with Dr. Ariel! I grew up with a mother who was adamant about getting us adjusted but as an adult I've let a few years go by without visiting a chiropractor. After 2 sessions with Dr. Ariel I was reminded how amazing chiropractic care is, especially when you have a great chiro! I visited Dr. Ariel just for a tune-up and walked out feeling like I had a new body; I was having some hip and neck issues and felt that both of those were much better. I felt taller and as though my alignment was back to a place where it wanted to be, such a unique but great feeling. I felt Dr. Ariel was super intuitive, she explained everything she was doing which allowed me to tune-in more with my body during the adjustment. Needless to say I'll be going back! read more

I attribute the ease of my first labor and delivery to Dr. Ariel (among others, myself included!). I came for adjustments from 20 weeks on and only had back pain a couple times my whole pregnancy. The stretches and exercises she recommends helped me stay comfortable in between adjustments as well. Her office staff is friendly and I always leave refreshed. She's been adjusting my daughter since she was two weeks old as well and I think it's helped with our breastfeeding troubles as well as helping her little body recover from being squeezed through the birth canal. While her pricing is very reasonable for a chiropractor, having access to my husbands health savings account to pay for treatments made it affordable for our family. Don't forget to get adjusted after birth as well, it felt great! read more

I began care with Dr. Ariel early in 2014 while attending an event for the clean water fund and I have been under her care ever since. I suffer from chronic muscle pain and have neck and back injuries due to a car accident a few years ago as well as prior sports injuries. When I first visited Ariel my headaches were so bad that I couldn't even think straight. From the first visit I noticed relief and the pain lessened more and more with subsequent visits. I have setbacks from time to time when I'm not treating my body right and a visit to Dr. Ariel always helps to get things back in order. Unlike many doctors Dr. Ariel will take the time to explain what is wrong and why. She is very knowledgeable in her field and I would recommend her as a chiropractor to anyone that needs one! read more

Dr. Ariel cared for me throughout my third trimester of pregnancy. I am now approaching my due date and cannot believe the difference our work together has made in my body and mind. I have a pretty severe case of scoliosis. For years, I have managed with intermittent pain in my back. I can honestly say that at 38+ weeks pregnant, my back and body feel better than they did *before* I was pregnant. Each and every adjustment feels like it brings me back to center - literally and figuratively. Being pregnant during this pandemic is no joke and takes an emotional toll. Having my appointments with Dr. A each week give me a bit of the self-care so many of us are without these days. I'm hoping that all of our work together will help set me up for a smooth and well-aligned delivery. In the meantime, I'm enjoying how much better my body feels, even with the enormous baby bump I'm carrying around! Thank you so much, Dr. A, for your warmth, expertise, and care. read more

Dr. Ariel is a knowledgeable, delightful and inspiring chiropractor... and a genuinely good person. She listens, looks at and cares for your entire body, because everything is very much connected. When she is adjusting and/or notices something happening she "teaches you how to fish" so to say, which in turn helps you be more aware of your own wellbeing. My initial visit was spurred by the reoccurring pain I have in my upper back and neck. Fortunately for me... this was not a quick fix (I cannot believe I am saying that!). But, after returning for only a couple of visits the more severe pain had subsided, and then Dr. Ariel was able to dig in deeper and find the less obvious problems. Now I am sleeping through the nights as well as enjoying each day without thinking about how to be more comfortable and literally wanting someone to take my spine out, straighten it, and put it back in. I feel aligned, taller and crazy enough... overall happier. Seriously though, I was just realizing the other day that since I began seeing Dr. Ariel regularly (for me that is once a week), my emotions have felt overall more balanced. The crazy ups and downs (especially the ones around my period) are not hitting me like they used to, which means I am happier on a day-to-day basis, and therefore so is everyone around me :) Last but not least... one visit I mentioned having some acid reflux... not something you would think a chiropractor will be able to help with... well, not the case with Dr. Ariel! All of the sudden she was testing my strength (I believe having to do with the nervous system) and then she was adjusting that area. I immediately had some relief and have hardly had any symptoms since! All in all, I highly recommend Dr. Ariel at Flow Chiropractic in Berkeley... check it out, she has the office that everyone is walking out of with a smile. read more

Dr. Ariel and I first spoke during an initial phone consultation, and I was instantly impressed with her attention to detail and desire to get to know me. I decided to pursue treatment with her when I was 18 weeks pregnant. Having seen a total of five chiropractors in my life, I am able to speak from experience. Dr. Ariel spends quality time with her patients listening to and addressing their needs. She makes it a point to always ask, "how's your body?" Tell her the truth! Not every chiropractor will take the time to do specific adjustments so this was a welcomed change. Dr. Ariel is also Webster trained, which is the main reason why I initially sought care at her practice. She understands how to implement specialized chiropractic care that tends to the unique changes and needs of the pregnant woman. I had a pain-free pregnancy and relatively quick labor/delivery and am CONFIDENT it was a result of my time at Flow Chiropractic. She even made a trip to adjust me while I was laboring. Transitioning into postpartum was wonderful for me as well. Regular adjustments during and after pregnancy greatly contributed to my physical, mental, and emotional recovery. Friends and family regularly commented how "easy" the entire process seemed for me, and I couldn't have done it without Dr. Ariel! Also, don't forget that she treats the whole family. My husband, a self-proclaimed chiro-skeptic FINALLY committed to care under Dr. Ariel. He was able to relax and get the treatment he needed thanks to her gentle nature and technique. She also skillfully adjusted our newborn on several occasions. We absolutely could not have been happier. Thank you, Dr. Ariel, for your wonderful care. We love you and we miss you! read more