The staff is amazing. They really care about you as a patient. The orthopedic care is great.read more

Dr Raffie is a neurologist/ spine specialist and a very knowledgeable and caring physician, who…read moretruly listens and explains his diagnosis and treatments. The staff and nurses at the Santa Barbara and Oxnard offices are so polite and friendly. I highly recommend the spine and Orthopedic center.

I can't believe the arrogance of the DR. Ebling, his office staff left us waiting at reception…read morewindow for 10 minutes as we were late so the the Dr said we had to reschedule after having traveled 45 minutes to get here . will not return and highly disappointed but if that is the way he discards his patients maybe not the caring physician i want anyway.

I want to say this office is excellent however I simply can not. I'm surprised anyone comes here…read morebut people in pain are often desperate to get out of pain so that could be what keeps them in business. I tried twice with this place to have an injection and whomever schedules these really dropped the ball, as in, never scheduled the injections, nor followed up with me. I took my injection needing body elsewhere and promptly received what I needed to participate in life.

This is the worst doctor I have ever been to. He hurt me on the table, gave me five shots without…read moreany break or anesthesia, and didn't even notice I was crying until I sobbed loudly. I will never go to him again and I recommend you don't start.

First of all, the office staff (Christine and Sarah) are horrible (mischedule appt.'s and…read moresurgeries!). How, Jeoffrey P. Benson M.D., PhD., is in the field of pain management is beyond me: no empathy whatsoever for patient(s). No follow-up: NONE (no contact made after having medical device implanted over a two year period; you'd think they'd follow-up to see how you are doing, if for no other reason, b/c he is supposed to be "managing pain"). I had a medical device implanted in 2008, followed by a heart attack due to blood clot - now medical device has failed (Dr. Benson could care less now that the insurance has paid for the surgery). When asked why the office had not made any follow-up (nor the medical device company), Dr. Benson stated that I hadn't contacted him. Ignoring this response, I stated that I had a myocardial infarction. Dr. Benson replied: "it took you two years to recover?" I'm sorry, but who is the patient and who is the "pain management" doctor who doesn't follow up, and then throws it in my face that it took 'two years for [me] to recover from a heart attack'. Dr. Benson also was unable to operate the digital/electronic device in HIS office to read my implanted device. Dr. Benson casually mentioned that the Medical Device representative was supposed to have been in his office, but his other patient for the day cancelled (why the Medical Device representative wouldn't have still come in to see me is beyond my comprehension as Dr. Benson was well aware of my complaints that the medical device had begun to protrude (causing pain and stinging) and I was receiving an error code on the remote. Likewise, the only response I got from Dr. Benson regarding me symptoms was the question, "Are you having electric shocks?". I almost cancelled my surgery the day of and I should have instead of going through with this "doctor". This pain management "specialist" is all about the payment from the insurance company or you. The office itself is antiquated. Dr. Benson couldn't even tell me what type of battery was implanted inside my body (medical device) by he himself. * P.S. Their new website is laughable; especially the models shown on the website and made to appear as though they are on staff. These are not real people who work at the "center"- there is one photograph of the actual Dr. Benson on the entire website and he is the only doctor despite the misleading nature of the website which implies that there is more than one specialist {as of June 2010}. * www.painmanagementsb.com *

Everything about Regenerate Health Medical Center is top notch!…read more The services, the people, the expertise, the products, the response time, the guidance, the non-judgmental curious approach to solving the puzzle of each unique humans health issues, is in paralleled. Highest recommendations!

initially came to Dr. Ace for hormone support, and I'm so glad I did…read more She has gone above and beyond to help get all of my numbers balanced and my overall health on track. What truly sets her apart is the time and care she gives each patient, she never rushes and always takes the time to explain everything clearly. Her knowledge, patience, and genuine care make every visit a great experience. I highly recommend her!

I tried on several occasions to make an appt. with Dr. Dirkx…read more The first time I called they needed insurance and general information from me and I gave it to them over the phone. They said they would contact me within 3 days. Four days later I called back. This time they said I had to get copies of x-rays and MRI's I'd previously had. I ran around getting those and took them to the office myself. When dropping them off, I asked to make an appt. and the office staff said they would contact me within 24 hours. A week later not having had a call I called the office back. This time they said they needed to contact the insurance company and would get back to me within 24 hours. Needless to say I've NEVER heard from them. I give up. Such a terrible way to do business.

Hi my name is Debra Morehouse and I am a patient of Dr. Benjamin Dirkx. When I showed up at The…read moreSpine Orthopedic Center, I was so concerned I would never enjoy a pain free life again. Dr. Dirkx has been so patient and willing to do what ever it takes to find solid solutions to my spinal problems. I am now enjoying pain free days with strong energy. For those of you who have chronic back pain you understand the value of my experience. Dr. Dirkx and his staff are professionals that practice courtesy as well as running an on-time office. I highly recommend Dr. Benjamin Dirkx.

Amazing service and results. Could not recommend more highly. Really saved me when I was in a bind…read more So glad he was able to squeeze me in while I was in SB. Best dry needling I've had by a mile.

I used to live in SB for a few years and was back in town for a wedding (that I was officiating). I…read morefound myself with some pain that had been re-occuring for quite some time under my right shoulder blade, and having visited a few acupuncturists in New York, I figured I'd give SB a chance. My wife is a big proponent of Chinese Medicine but I have not been too happy with my NYC experiences which were rushed, difficulty communicating with the practitioner, exorbitantly expensive. Gallina Acupuncture was none of these things. When Mario stepped in, I was immediately put at ease. Mario took time to listen to me and asked probing questions, discussing some of the other afflictions I suffered from. Chinese Medicine can be a bit confusing for some, but Dr. Gallina had a very comforting, precise explanation for any questions I threw his way. He explained what he was doing step-by-step to help me understand why, and his bed-side manner was great.  The acupuncture itself was amazing and I can honestly say that I have not been that relaxed in years. My mind had time to wander and center itself and the treatment was very effective. I walked out with a bit of muscle soreness similar to the kind you get after a good workout, but the next day, I was ready to perform a wedding and felt relaxed and focused. I might just move back to SB just to continue treatments with this practitioner. He knows what he's doing. Useful 1

I've gotten my haircut at Nikki's salon quite a few times now and each time I am just so satisfied!…read moreNikki takes the time to really listen to what you're looking for attentively, asking questions to clarify. I love that she and her family live a life of sustainability, with a focus on non-toxic products. From start to finish it really is a treat.

lovely people, nice, sweet, very clean, I loved what they…read moreoffer was a nice few hours there highly recommend

Review of SBYC SBYC is a gem in a beautiful historic…read morebuilding in downtown Santa Barbara. There are a wide variety of classes, including accessible yoga, Iyengar, restorative, gentle, yin, flow. They are all taught by experienced and highly trained professionals, who provide individual instruction and insights. Additionally, the community of students who attend regularly are welcoming and warm! SBYC has become my home away home from since moving here over 10 years ago. Highly recommend!

I've practiced yoga in several studios in Santa Barbara, but my favorite is Santa Barbara Yoga…read morecenter. The studio is an historic Santa Barbara building with tall ceilings with beautiful windows and lighting. Instructors are professionally trained and each have a unique style. SBYC offers a variety of friendly and welcoming class, workshops, training, with varied pricing and payment options. It is close to downtown making it easy to walk or ride a bike, parking is convenient as well. I would definitely recommend Santa Barbara Yoga Center when looking for a studio and practice that meets your needs.