I highly recommend Dr. Heshmat!!!! I was saved from my horrible chronic back pain by Dr. Heshmat. He measured and created a cast of my feet and ordered specific orthotics for my feet. I put them in my shoes and use them every day. They lasted more than a year and it helped my back to heal and not get inflamed like they used to get. He is very gentle and kind and very communicative and I am very happy with the care I received. His staff are very nice and knowledgeable as well. Thank you Dr. Heshmat and staff. read more

Easy to schedule an initial consultation. Office mgr warm, kind and friendly. Office easy to find, ample parking. Older building. Doctor is a friendly, warm, attentive, excellent listener. A teacher, Seasoned clinician, clear thinker, excellent doctor, good ethics and conscience. He laid out hypothesis regarding my body's [ many ] problems with a clear treatment plan. I went for Acuscope treatment, which he skillfully used. I'd say pain reduced 50-75%, continues first day. I'll return often until the estimated minimum number of sessions has been met. Hopeful of rapid progress. I have long-standing pain issues. I'd recommend him highly. read more

This guy is dishonest, he tries to upsell things that are way over priced. He refers you out to get xrays and ct scans/MRl's, if you say no, he then tells you" you're going to tell people you went to a chiropractor and when they ask you if they took and Xray, you're gonna say no, and people are going to say, what type of chiropractor is he?" But then he doesn't have the Xray machine there refers you out, and when you say ok I'm going to take the Xray and come back, he then magically decides to do the procedure. He says... well I can get you adjust and use this machine for now and come back when you take the Xray. He then says i have this machine that patients ask for it. Wait a minute.... Is he the doctor? Or are the patients the doctors? And just because other patients ask for that machine to be used on them, how does he know I need that, yet if I want to use this machine. Just ways to take advantage of people and charge. I came here because of the reviews, but do your research! I have a friend who also came here around the same time I did and we were talking after about our experience and it was the same thing. I thought each person is different yet, he's recommended the sandwich things and told us the exact same things. Don't buy anything he recommends. He is a crook, unethical and a upselling practice. He and his assistant basically pressure you to buy a pillow and unnecessary overpriced things. I compared prices and he triples the price of the pillow. Save yourself a headache and money by not going here!!! read more

Only chiropractor that I trust and go to. Highly recommended and professional. Thank you for all you do... read more

Has unique tools to send electrical stimulations to body and has excellent tailored approach to holistically address issues and factors contributing to the problems. read more

I, finally, found the right awesome Chiropractor, Dr. Heshmat. I'm so grateful I came here about 2 months ago. I had a herniated disc problem, C5-6 on my neck area. Also, pinched nerves were causing numbness, tingling from my right shoulder down my arm all the way to my index finger. Dr Heshmat's way of assessing, focused in on the exact area where my tight muscles are, the front neck and chest area. I completed magical Electro-Acu therapy sessions and completed decompression for the neck. It was such an important and effective treatment for my herniated disc that it made me pain free! I'm so thankful for Dr. Heshmat. Now, I've returned to routine daily gym exercises. I can, also, comfortably play outdoor sports. I also want to mention the amazing and friendly staff members. Thanks read more

Dr Hesmat is like no other chiro I've experienced. He is all about the holistic approach and as long as you committed to yourself towards living a life of no pain or manageable pain he is your go specialist. In the past I've gone to chiros once a week to get my weekly adjustments however saw improvement and rather become more of a dependancy. With Dr. Hesmat, he came up with a plan and timeframe of the work included and now rather than seeing someone weekly, after 6 months I see him about once a month for maintenance. This speaks volumns in terms of quality of life, time, money, and the list goes on. Highly recommended. read more

Dr. Heshmat did an amazing job on my mom and was able to solve a major problem she had with her back, arm and leg. He's a very caring, attentive and thorough Chiropractor that takes his time to figure out what the root of the problem is to find the best solutions to solve it. My mom was in a lot of pain and discomfort before she started seeing Dr. Heshmat and thankfully she is pain free now. Thank you very much Doc for taking such good care of my mom and helping her heal and learn so much about her body. I'd recommend Dr. Heshmat to everyone looking to be pain free and feel their best! read more

I've taken my mom to Dr. Heshmat for her Peripheral neuropathy. So far everything has been great, Dr. Heshmat is Very knowledgeable, professional, super Friendly, down to earth with most beautiful smile! My mom feels comfortable, optimistic and looking forward for her next visits! Would highly recommend Dr. Alen Heshmat for your chiropractic needs. read more

This place is clean and tidy. The wait time is none. The staff is friendly and nice and let me tell you about Dr. Heshmat himself who is a gem. He listens to you thoroughly and examines you. Gives you clear info and explains what happened with your body and what needs to be done. He is so gentle and has such good manners that you think you're at a spa. This is a great clinic, and you get great results. He's the best of the best. read more

Dr. Heshmat works miracles! He has actually eliminated all of my pain and given me future confidence! I had a significant level of discomfort when I first came in, but by the third session, it had completely subsided to the point that I could come once every week. I Love working out, but it came to a point where Couldn't lift as much, but with the help of Dr.Heshmat I can go back to doing what I love. The two ladies working in front desk are full of energy, patience, and always put a smile on my face. The Doctor takes great care when providing treatment and takes great delight in being able to assist. Thank God for Dr. Heshmat! read more

I've been getting treatments with Dr. Heshmat for several months, and I'm very pleased with the results. I was dealing with multiple physical ailments, but Dr. H helped me get on my feet and feel somewhat normal again. I can't express how grateful I am. read more

Dr. Heshmat answers questions in detail and explains in a way that can be easily understood. He has helped with therapy sessions for my leg/foot. Im very pleased with the healing process and just booked a consultation for my lower back. Im investing in custom orthotics as I work on my feet a lot at the hospital. Just mad at myself for not knowing his services existed sooner! Be good to yourself and see him for yourself! read more

I was hurting from Herniated disc for Almost 2 months someone referred me Heshmat pain management and Doctor Allen, the first day I couldn't even move Almost paralyzed from leg and back pain but by Doctor Allen and his professional staff and their day by day follow up I could go back to normal life .Really professional friendly helpful people.really appreciate your help Doctor Allen. read more

Doctor Heshmat is an Awesome Chiropractor! I remember when I first came in I came in for back issues and spasms I encountered on my right abdominal and right flank area. I remembered my spasms like some taking a knife and stabbing me repeatedly over and over again. After a few months of Doctor Heshmat's treatments I haven't experienced anymore spasms, knock on wood! Doctor Heshmat treats you like he's your own Family. He's currently treating me for an Achilles rupture, and I must say my recovery time is phenomenal. I had my injury back in August 14th and it's almost been two months and I'm already able to bare weight on my right foot and able to walk around with my air cast with out a knee rover/walker. Doctor Heshmat truly looks out for your best interest and his MA Christy is super nice and helpful in scheduling your appointments. I'm sad though he will be closing his office in Palo Alto in November, but if he decides to continue his practice else where in the Bay Area, I'd definitely continue going to him! I would recommend him to anyone of my family or friends! George read more

I landed at the clinic in excruciating sciatic pain, thankfully they accommodated me last minute for a consultation and treatment. The team of doctors spent almost 3+ hours with me on my first visit. My recovery will take time but it's an easy process with their support. They have a clear treatment plan, listen to me patiently and are very focused to improve my quality of life short term and long term. Highly recommend without a doubt. read more

I'm a typical Bay Area software engineer, and as such, I sit front of my computer all day, work long hours, and spend way too much of my away-from-computer time hunched over, staring at my phone. My bad habits and posture over the years have caused a gradual onset of chronic upper back, shoulder and neck pain. For several months, I could not find a comfortable sitting position, spent a bunch of time with chiropractors/massage therapists, and took painkillers daily to manage my pain. I am currently receiving pain treatment from Dr. Heshmat, and it has worked wonders. The chronic pain is going away, and Dr. Heshmat has also recommended several lifestyle changes and exercises that should help me maintain my upper back health going forward. I highly recommend seeing Dr. Heshmat if you have chronic pain issues. You should start seeing a difference even after the first session. read more

Words do not describe how grateful I am to have found an awesome Chiroprator, Dr Heshmat. As an active individual , I have never been injured just up to 3 months ago. I injured my right shoulder at work and after weeks of searching I finally found a great chiro. Dr Heshmat is incredibly knowledgeable, truly educated and very effective on the body and muscles. He has his way of Assessing where my muscles are tight and my circulation is blocked almost instantly ( in places where I wouldn't have guessed ) , and at the end of every session I feel and move so much better. He understands the connectivity of a body in a way I haven't experienced before. He focuses on the right areas and as he does your treatments he explains to you what he does to better understand how the body works and you leave feeling great. On top of the treatments I get for my injured shoulder he also fixes my alignment and he introduced to me a posture adjuster to help with my posture and a neck pillow which enhance alignment for a relaxing sleeping experience ( highly recommend both ). I love it :) read more

I have been suffering from ankle pain for the last 7 years. I went to podiatrists and all they did was give me cortisone shots. I have gone to many other chiropractor and have not had any results. Once I found Dr Heshmat everything changed. After my first visit I felt a huge difference. I have come back to him a few more times and my ankle pain has diminished. If you are suffering from pain, look no further he is the chiro for you. read more

Referred here for pain in shoulders, neck, and back sustained from working at a desk and constant typing. Dr. Heshmat does a phenomenal job of helping me understand how pain impacts my body. I've noticed some kind of improvement with each visit. Enthusiastically recommend him. read more

I went to Dr Heshmat because he was recommended by a work colleague. I was skeptical at first because I was loyal to my chiropractor of 10+ years who no longer has a practice in the area. After my first visit, I knew I was in good hands. Dr H. was very thorough and he explained everything in detail. And After a few treatments, my horrible tailbone pain started to improve and I was so glad because dealing with tailbone pain is seriously miserable. I couldn't sit or sleep and Dr. H made it all better. I will continue to go there for maintenance because I'm a believer :) Also, the receptionist is so sweet and friendly. I love chatting with her when I'm there. Service is for sure excellent in this office. Thank you Dr. H and staff read more

Awesome place - really helped me understand my own pain and what I needed to do to get better. I am very pleased with the healing process thus far and very excited to continue my therapy. Dr. H really knows what he is doing and very thorough and detailed. read more

I have no experience with the chiropractic care or acupuncture; only with massage. I actually feel bad writing a less than positive review since nothing terrible happened. But truthfully, the massage was sub-par, the room was small and very unimpressive, and the massage therapist was only moderately friendly. read more

Today I came here for my 3rd acupuncture session with Minal Patel. It's great to be able to get chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage here in the same clinic, all covered within my insurance plan for chiropractic care. My first 2 acupuncture sessions here this past month were to focus on some tightness and minor pain in my lower back and arms/wrists, as I do a lot of physical work as a massage therapist and marathon runner (both help me with my endurance). For those 2 sessions Minal applied needles in my neck and shoulders, lower back, wrists, and ankles. She also applied cupping to my upper back and lower back which was interesting - strong suction, like the opposite of massage but similar effects. Today I had some acupuncture applied to my face - right jaw, ears, ankles, wrists, and hands, to help with some pain in my jaw and hands, as I massaged a client with TMJ earlier this week, and maybe I inherited some of her pain...? No cupping today. The acupuncture here seems good. My pain seems to have gone down afterwards or recurrence is much smaller. My first experience with acupuncture last year was a little painful as one of the needles hit me with sharp pain in the hand; other needs were OK. That was at Five Branches in San Jose. But here it's not that painful. The needles are small so I just feel a small sting from each one, less painful that a typical blood draw or a blood donation needle, which I'm used to every month. The nice thing here is that I can try acupuncture, massage, and chiro, and mix them all together to be able to help myself in different ways, as the body reacts differently to each type of treatment. read more

Dr. H is very skilled. I saw my previous chiropractor for years without any improvement. Dr. H has been able to treat my chronic neck prain (& whatever else happens to fall out of alignment from there) in a minimal amount of sessions. I live in San Mateo and am willing to make the drive to Palo Alto to see Dr. H! Congrats on your new location! read more

I started going to Dr. Heshmat about two weeks ago when I had an incredibly bad backache. It's kind of been a chronic issue, and has flared up once before in the past that nearly had me bed-ridden. I did NOT want to get to that state, especially with two out of town vacations coming up two weekends in a row, one of which being a bachelorette party to Vegas. I work in healthcare, constantly hunched over to do my work and Dr. Heshmat was recommended to me by a patient of mine. So when my back flared up, I had my administrative assistant call and schedule me with one of three referrals. Dr. Heshmat's office was the only one that could get me in for same-day treatment, and it was even on a day that they're not typically open! When I walked in, I was greeted professionally and was well taken care of by everyone on staff. Dr. Heshmat was easy to talk to, and let me tell you, the guy doesn't sugar coat. He told me that my back ache is primarily due to my lack of stretching and exercising, and basically told me I have a body of a 65 year old (I'm 32), and if I don't take care of my body now, essentially I will have to retire early because my body wouldn't be able to handle it. He took the time to explain to me what would happen in the future, the exact reason why I have back pain now (muscles too tight and pulling my hips and spine out of alignment), and got me treated. I can see that Dr. Heshmat genuinely cares and wants to get me out of pain ASAP and doesn't want this condition to relapse. I've been to a few chiropractors before, and they always just shuttled me in and out, treated my pain, and that was it. Never told me how to prevent it, never took the time to explain why this is happening, etc. I truly appreciate Dr. Heshmat and his staff in bending over backwards to take care of my needs, and getting me out of pain so efficiently and effectively! read more

I received acupuncture treatment from Minal Patel and had a massage therapy session with Toma. They both did an excellent job and Minal really took the time to understand what my specific issues were and tailor her acupuncture treatment to relieve some of the stress and pain I was feeling. It was the most relaxing acupuncture session I have had and I am definitely coming back again for some more treatments. Toma did an excellent job in focusing on my pain point areas and I felt very relaxed during and after the session. read more

This is the best chiropractic office i have been. The Electro-acuscope's high degree of effectiveness in non-invasive pain relief and promotion of healing is based upon a series of electric and electromagnetic manipulations of the patient's tissues. Awesome machine! anyway the doctor is great and down to earth. i really like this place read more

I started going to Heshmat Pain Management Clinic for a work related injury last year. Once all my pre authorized sessions were completed, I decided to continue with treatments. I'm glad I did. Their treatment modalities has made a huge difference. I'm really glad I opted to continue working with the clinic instead of jumping straight to a cortisone shot. read more

Dr. Heshmat is an excellent and knowledgeable chiropractor who not only focuses on the treatment, but also looks for the root of the problem. He deeply cares about his patients and is committed to healing them. read more

They're healers, not a business. Latest in technology and knowledge. The electropulse and acuscope are not painful; you just need to tell him to go a little lighter. The doctors (both Heshmat) take a lot of time to listen. Their massage therapists are wonderful. Toma is very intuitive, sensitive, intelligent, and knowledgeable and Amalia has acupressure and acupuncture experience and is also sensitive. read more

I really appreciate Dr Heshmat. He is very educated and highly knowledgeable about his practice. You never feel like he's brushing you off or lying to you. I trust him very much and I know he has never deceived me for my money the way most chiropractors do. He always takes extra time to answer my questions in great detail and give me the medical breakdown of my issue, even if that means running behind on his own schedule he will do it. That shows how dedicated he is to his job and actually caring to treat his patients. I've had a very difficult time finding a doctor that knew what my issues were and knew why! I'm glad I found his clinic.. I highly recommend him for any kind of pain, injury or discomfort and other issues you may have ! read more

First off, I was very impressed with the customer service from the moment I walked into this clinic. Magali was friendly, warm and efficient. That professionalism continued through to my meeting with Dr. Rafia who took the time to first understand my condition and its history. He was articulate, thoughtful in his approach, and explained vital bits of information about my condition. Then came the treatments using Acuscope and the Theragun, which both left me feeling quantifiably better! I walked into the clinic feeling as if I were strung together with steel rods and wires and left with a 5-10 degree improvement in the range of motion in my neck, my shoulders and back no longer burned with pain, and overall I felt like I was walking taller. A truly awesome experience! read more

I had hurt my shoulders at work and developed TOS. My Employer WC paid for me to have accuscope done. I truly believe it helped me have a much better outcome than I would have had without it. Super greatful. read more

I got a call from the office to find out how I am managing during the pandemic. My last appointment was in 2017 and I am pleased that the Electo Acuscope treatments I received could last for several years. After receiving these treatments I felt much much better in my lower back, legs and feet. I then received several physical therapy appointments through my medical clinic in order to learn some exercises that might help. Those exercises did help and have kept the back pain in check for these last several years. But I think it will be time to have another set of Electro Acuscope treatments once the pandemic is better under control. I know those treatments make a big difference. That plus regular exercises to strengthen my core muscles are the keys to keeping the pain in check. read more

There is no order in this place at all, but they sure are great actors! They are constantly re-scheduling and forgetting to call me back when they said they would, and Dr.Heshmat has supposedly been in practice for more than a decade and he just doesn't know how to run his clinic. Their billing department is a mess! I am getting out of my way to write this and save someone else's time and money! read more

Dr. Heshmat is a thoughtful and proactive chiropractor. He's a problem solver that focuses on the root problem instead of just pursuing the symptoms. His approach is natural, and uses the Acuscope, which is a painless approach, to deal with all sorts of body injuries. I have used it myself on my legs, back, and shoulders. The recovery with this approach is really fast. Recently I've had a pain in my leg radiating to the feet, and after getting the Acuscope treatment, the next day I woke up feeling like Michael Jackson read more

I'll keep it simple... The electric pulse-type therapy was okay - painful but sort of worked to make it better, but never made it back to being fully healed (which they said it would) and I stopped because it was getting expensive without real results. Staff was friendly enough, although the people actually doing the treatments (which was rarely Dr. Heshmat) didn't seem to have much background experience or knowledge in medicine or the specific treatments I was receiving. The real issue I have had is with their billing department. They assured me I was in-network and my treatments would all be fully paid by my insurance - then they made a mistake and billed all of my treatments as out of network which resulted in a lot of confusion and about 4 months of back-and-forth with my insurance company to get it straightened out. Then, two months later, I received about 10 appointments worth of bills/benefits explanations from my insurance from Heshmat again...for appointments I didn't have... Turns out they had accidentally been billing me for another patient's services because that patient had the same first name. The same first name?!? Don't you check last names when patients come in? I mean really - come on... AND then that resulted in another 6 months of confusion with my insurance company. Even though I should have been pissed, I was very nice and accommodating in helping them work out the issue with my insurance to get it fixed. I figured "mistakes happen" and just let it go... AND THEN ? Here we are, almost a year later, and they had the nerve to send me a small bill for the little amount of money that I may or may not owe them. I don't even know if the bill is legit because the process has been so convoluted and riddled with mistakes that I have completely lost track! It would be one thing if I had a large outstanding bill with them that effected their practice's profitability, but to send a minor bill (about $100) after costing me 10 months of waiting to fix it all (meanwhile my chiropractic insurance was held hostage and I couldn't go get any treatments until this was cleared up), and countless hours of excruciating phone calls with my insurance company to resolve an issue that was completely their fault - now THAT pissed me off. If they had an ounce of customer service awareness, they would never send such a bill. Instead, I now have to spend more hours going back to figure out why they think I owe this money, call my insurance, call them... Seriously - can we just be done with this?? read more

I came to Heshmat Pain Management Clinic for their Groupon massage deal ($40 for a normally $90 hour-long massage). I was massaged by Linda, and I have to say that she was better than most. I made a return appointment and have been very happy so far. Not sure I'm happy enough to pay full price though. read more

Classic Bate & Switch. I called to make a new patient appointment, informed them of my healthcare provider and how it mentioned they were in-newtork. The gladly took my appointment, and made no mention of the fact that they ARE NOW OUT OF NETWORK FOR ALL INSURANCE PROVIDERS. After arriving and filling out all my paperwork, they tell me the great news, and how I could seen with an initial assessment fee of $200. Thank you for wasting my day waiting for this appointment and ruining my chances of getting the help I need. This is a place with slimy business practices, out to make money, with a secondary interest (at best) in helping people. read more