I am so grateful for the nasal specific care I receive from Dr. Meakim! I've struggled with sinus pain and headaches my whole life, and my greatest fear was having sinus surgery like my mom had! The nasal specific adjustments are so comfortable, I'm able to stay totally calm, and I leave feeling so much better than how I felt coming in. I drive an hour and a half to be seen here! Worth it! read more

Healthy Life Chiropractic has been a wonderful experience for me. The staff is friendly, attentive, and they take the time to really explain the process. The office is welcoming, clean, and organized. After a few visits, I already noticed improvements in my posture and less back pain. It feels good to know I'm in caring hands and I always leave feeling better. read more

I started going to Healthy Chiropractic after struggling with persistent shoulder pain that kept me from working out. I'd previously seen a traditional chiropractor with little success. I was skeptical about NUCCA--I couldn't believe such gentle adjustments would be effective. But even after my first session, I felt a noticeable shift. It took several months of treatments, but now I'm completely sold on this approach. Now, I can pursue my training without any shoulder pain. As a flying trapeze instructor with a very active job, I continue treatments for maintenance and now feel that, for active individuals, it's a necessary investment in keeping the body functioning at its best. The doctors and office staff at Healthy Chiropractic are not only highly skilled but also incredibly friendly, courteous, and genuinely invested in my well-being. I couldn't be happier with the quality of care I've received here! read more

I injured myself when I was young in the lumber mills of Humboldt County. I've been going to chiropractors ever since 1978. This is the first chiropractor that I've gone to that actually healed my back. What does that mean? It means I have no more pain or very little pain. For the first time in my life and I'm in my early 60s. There are other health problems that have come up and if I had not had this work done on my back I can't even imagine what life would be like, but since this practice has taken away my pain, I can function in a much higher level. They are amazing every time I go in. Every time. It's hard to find a practice like this. I can't recommend this business enough. read more

Well here I am again over a year now and NO MIGRAINES I went 40 years with them I can't believe I didn't find Dr M and Healthy life earlier. Don't hesitate just do it. It's not like it will hurt. Because unlike regular chiropractic care, NUCCA doesn't violently crack, your body in anyway. it's a gentle yet effective. My back use to hurt so bad I would cry and now I forget about it most days. Thanks Healthy life chiropractic! The name is true!!!! It should say "give you your life back chiropractic"!!! read more

she is really good and help me to get back to normal life without the back pain, but it is hard to get to SF every week.

It's been abt a yr since my experience @ this office. I've been avoiding leaving a review cuz I hate leaving negative comments on someone's business. In a nutshell, I'm a chiropractor as well, & wanted to try th Nasal Specific Technique they do. I was very trusting & comfortable & in admiration of Dr Meakin's thriving practice. I didn't go there for Nucca, but was told it was th only way to get th Nasal Specific.. I was told the Exam & X-rays were no charge, even tho I wanted to pay. Then turns out I had to buy a large package of visits abt $4k & pay in advance in order to get any care.. that was fine too. THEN upon my 1st Nasal Specific session DrMeakin let me kno that th Nasal Specific was an extra charge & not included in care, & would be abt $125-150 additional per session. I was duped by my own colleague. The 2 Nucca sessions I got were a total joke & felt very awkwardly unspecific considering the vast # of X-rays that kept being retaken. Then it took 1 month in order to get my credit card refunded. (Minus $600+ for th Exam, X-rays & 1st 2 sessions). P.S. I avoided writing a review cuz I felt so humiliated to have been duped by a fellow chiropractor. & mind blown by how proficient her office staff is at being so nice so that u think ur getting a great service when ur not. That's genius. & massive respect for Dr Meakin & staff's level of consistency of successful office procedures in achieving THEIR outcomes. Kudos... Cuz that takes balls. (I likely would never hav left this review if I didn't receive a promotional mailer to refer friends/family. This is my response to their genius marketing mailer.) read more

Beware of this business. I have had much better body work and this had damaged me significantly. When I expressed my discomfort, management and ownership was incredibly rude. Don't come here unless you want you back out of wack. Their practices are also very unethical. read more

DR MAEKIM GIVES NUCCA PRECISION CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT A BAD NAME! UNETHICAL. I am very healthy and slim. But suddenly, I had high blood pressure. No history in my family for high blood pressure. I did some research on the Internet and found out that this could stem from the C1 atlas vertebrae. If the atlas vertebrae is out of alignment, it can push on the arteries and that can create high blood pressure. And I had been in a car accident with whiplash resulting, about 13 years ago. When my regular chiropractor adjusted my neck, the blood pressure would be normal for a few days, but then it would sneak back up. Finding out about the specialized NUCCA treatment for high blood pressure gave me hope. I had read the double blind study that was conducted at Chicago University. It showed that precision adjustment of the C1 atlas vertebrae will put blood pressure back to normal in most individuals that don't have other predispositions. I called the four NUCCA practitioner that I found in the bay area. I compared prices and found that Dr. Maekim on 101 Clement Street was the only one who provided a free consultation. The location was also convenient. So I went to see her. Bait and switch! First visit, I had to watch a ridiculous propaganda movie with "clients reporting the miraculous cure" by doctor Maekim. That raised my suspicion. Then I was told that she needed to do x-rays for $500. When I told her that that is not what I wanted to do, she immediately dropped it to $200. I had $190 cash on me. I figured, I'll do that with her, and if my suspicion of her being unprofessional continued, I could take the x-rays to another NUCCA practitioner who seems more legitimate. Little did I know that the x-rays her assistant took were entirely useless for NUCCA evaluation and treatment. I also found out that she never completed the stage 3 of the NUCCA program. The many professional course completion plaques in her office, many from a Marketing Coach System. Apparently, she goes back there every year. I'm certain she has a chiropractic degree. But nothing else that has to do with NUCCA precision chiropractic treatments. When I came back a few days later for the evaluation and treatment plan, she presented me with a $10,000 (!!) treatment plan! At that point, I had spoken to Dr. Danaher in San Rafael. Dr. Danaher actually is a legitimate NUCCA practitioner. He had also recommended Dr. Harrison in San Francisco but did not recommend Dr. Maekim. Coincidentally, I also met an older friend of a friend of mine who had a treatment with Dr. Maekim a year ago and paid Dr. Maekim $4000 without any improvement of her condition, contrary to what Dr. Maekim's had promised her. Half of this was paid by Medicare, actually. When Dr. Maekim presented me with that treatment plan of $10,000, I told her that I wanted my money back, the $190 for the x-rays, and that I would report her to the board of chiropractic advisers if she did not cooperate. And that I did not believe that she was a legitimate practitioner. She immediately told her receptionist to print me a check of $190. I started treatment with Dr. Danaher. As he had said, her x-rays were useless. I paid him $560 for x-rays, measurements, exam and then the first treatment. He was meticulous in the measurements and treatments, we went back-and-forth a few times because he would measure after each treatment. Long story. My blood pressure had went down but was sneaking back up a week later. So I went in for another treatment for $100. And that kept the blood pressure down a lot longer. After the third treatment, my blood pressure now has been normal for a month. And I believe that my C1 atlas vertebrae problem has been resolved. read more

Been a client here for 4 years. Came here for a shoulder issue which was fixed in two visits. But the X-rays of my spine showed I could definitely use some adjustments. 4 years later and I don't know how I would live without my weekly adjustments. It's the highlight of my week. The before and after X-rays are further proof I've made the right choice. Health is wealth! read more

I have been going to healthy Life Chiropractic for about 2 months now and I feel better every time I visit. I had a consistent pain in my right hip for about 5+ years = been running regularly for 12 years / 4 mile / 4 times a week. I didn't even think of this as an issue related to spine so my first session caught me by surprise. After the first 10 mins of the first adjustment, my hip pain went away for about 2+ weeks. It still comes once in a while but this is the first time in 5 years I am not feeling a constant pain in my hips. Just today I started feeling my right hamstring act up again and I told dr Steven's about it. After the adjustment to help, the hamstring pain went away too. It's not a overnight cure. Just like anything else, it takes time to heal. What I can confidently share is that after each visit I feel better and the pains seem to stay away just a tab longer each time. If anything changes after I complete the program I'll update the review but right now I am one happy and generally pain free client. read more

I never right yelp reviews but I couldn't hold this one back. Healthy Life is one of the best things that's happened to me in the last 10 years. I am 22 and I have had severe back pain (lots of pain and soreness from standing for about 20 minutes and sitting/driving for more than an hour). It all first started from a car accident and also a funky back in 2017. I went to all kinds of physical therapy and body work specialists. None of it worked. Fass forward to fall of 2023 I herniated a disk in my back. Back pain worsened. Starting going to Healthy life in June 2024 and by September/October 2024 I was standing on my feet for at least 10 hrs a day working with little discomfort. I just (Jan 2025) drove 14 hrs straight in the car to Washington and back with very little discomfort- probably less than the average person would experience. Besides the miracles they perform, everyone there is especially kind and patient. The back pain would affect me emotionally because I was always worn down by the soreness or couldn't concentrate on school. And who the hell likes being grumpy and in pain. Trust the process, get Nuked! read more

I've been putting off seeing Dr Meakim for almost a year. She was literally my last resort in dealing with the ear problem that's plagued me for 3+ years. I saw her last week as a referral from my usual Upper Cervical Chiropractor to get the Nasal Specific Technique done on my sinuses. I've silently suffered from right ear fullness related to a bad car accident whiplash back in 2015. It was only from 25mph, but it did so much damage to my body I'm still dealing with it today. At least twice a week I would have almost debilitating temporary hearing loss in my right ear. I was diagnosed with Meniere's which if it was true would have been devastating. I've been to all sorts of specialist and the only treatment that has worked until now has been my Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractor. I'm an Audio Engineer, so it's been pretty rough dealing with the emotional stress on top of the physical symptoms. Dr Meakim literally changed my life within 30 minutes of seeing her. She is extremely kind and gentle. I could tell she truly felt bad for me and wanted to help. She then sat me down on my back and started the procedure on my sinuses. I'm not going to lie, the technique itself is very, very uncomfortable and not something I would want done unless I needed it. After she did the first of six, I could immediately feel a difference and knew this was going to work. It took about 5 minutes to do all 6 sinuses, and I was able to tell her to stop on a couple of occasions when the pressure was too much. There was all sorts of popping in my head during each of the 6 sinus cavities, it's clear my facial bones were out of alignment which probably attributed to the right ear issue. When she was done, I stood back up after a few minutes of rest and felt like a million bucks! I suspect one of the sinus cavities was clogged which was causing the right ear fullness in the first place. The next 3 days were full of coughing up all sorts of stuff likely stuck in my sinuses for years. I've also been hearing better. I can breathe through both sides of my nose now without any trouble and popping my left ear with no trouble both of which I haven't been able to do in at least a decade! I haven't had a ear fullness since then. I literally feel like my old self again. The neck pain since the accident also subsided and is almost gone now as well. I have a new outlook on life thanks to Dr Meakim. I can't recommend her enough if you've been suffering with neck/head/back pain! read more

Dr Christine Meekam- I highly recommend her because she goes out of her way with individualized treatment for a variety of problems related to urgent need for pain relief! I suffered what seemed like endless back and neck pain after I was in a serious car accident on the highway where my neck and back were injured complete distracting debilitating headaches. After a few weeks I noticed my headaches have subsided for the most part. Dr Meekam measures the adjustments so I could see my progress. She uses a technique to open my sinuses as well so my thinking is clear for the first time in months. read more

I live in the neighborhood and was looking to find a new chiropractor as I have been WFH since the pandemic started. I decided to check out Healthy Life Chiropractic as it was very close to where I live and I was intrigued by their technique. I have been to chiropractors before to treat some of my back pain from an exercising incident and wanted to see if their technique can provide more long term relief. When you first go to their office for a free consultation, they sit you down and have you watch a 10+ minute video describing their technique. The doctors at this chiropractic clinic are NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association) practitioners. Basically, they use a special chiropractic table that places you in a much lower position to perform a specific "correction" on the atlas of the spine. At first I was skeptical as I am use to the physical manipulation of most chiropractors. After taking some x-rays, Dr. Gordon sat me down and explained what he thought was going on with my spine and where there are potential degredations. After that, I underwent my first correction with this NUCCA technique. If I wasn't skeptical already, I was even more skeptical after my first correction. I do not have a medical degree; however, I found some of the claims to sound a bit extreme (one patient said that this technique healed them of their speech impediment). Nevertheless, I wanted to believe these claims and see if they worked. Once Dr. Gordon started performing his corrections, I was confused as the technique was EXTREMELY gentle. So gentle that I didn't even realize he was performing the correction. After my first correction, Dr Gordon proceeded to take another set of x-rays. After seeing the results from the x-rays I was impressed and thought this might be something that can solve my pain issues as my spine looked a lot straighter. Dr Gordon put me on a plan that involved 3 visits for 2 weeks and then 2 visits a week for 4 months. Totalling a little over $6,000 ($8,000+ without the local neighborhood discount). Again, being a skeptic, I wasn't sure that I wanted to commit to this as it is a large chunk of change (especially during the pandemic times). I decided to try out the initial 2 weeks to see if I am able to notice and decided to pay half upfront. After going for the initial 2 weeks, I expected to have improved symptoms. My main ailments were lower back/ hip pain and constant migraines. During these two weeks, I would have very mixed feelings as I thought some days I was getting better and others I felt worse. After each visit, I felt somewhat frustrated as I didn't particularly feel like I was getting better. At around the midpoint, the clinic asked if I could fill out a progress report. Since I wanted to believe this technique worked, I rated myself as starting to heal but wanted to know how I can speed up the process. One thing I remember speicfically asking was if there were any stretches or mobility exercises that can assist in the healing process. However, Dr. Gordon did not provide anything of the like. It was at this point that my skepticism rose even more and I felt more like a constant cash flow more than a healing patient. What really threw my skeptiscm meter through the roof was when Dr. Gordon provided adrenal supplements. After Dr. Gordon recommended them to me and explained what was in them, I looked up the legitimacy behind the supplements and found a Harvard Case Study debunking adrenal fatigue. Needless to say, I was VERY skeptical at this point and was on the verge of stopping and requesting my money back. After telling Dr. Gordon that I wanted to discontinue my treatments, they provided a week of treatments free of charge. I decided this would be the make or break point for me at the clinic. Conveniently and also inconveniently for me, I pinched a nerve in my neck on the last day of the free treatment. With this in mind, I decided to test Dr. Gordon's technique with an immediate symptom that was not only providing debilitating pain but also significantly decreased mobility in my neck. After going to the visit, I felt no better and decided to seek other treatment the same day. I went to the City Spine Center on Geary and after getting adjusted, I felt immediate relief from my pinched nerved and noticed that the pain and tension almost melted away afterwards. I decided definitively that I would completely discontinue my treatments at the Happy Life Chiropractic clinic and requested to get a refund back. Normally this is where the story ends but to get my refund back, I had to essentially nag and call them for weeks to finally come in and get my reimbursement. After this whole experience, I cannot recommend them to anyone and I suggest that if you are looking for a "cure" to your pain, find someone else. 2 stars because the staff is very nice and pleasant to talk to. read more

After having my girlfriend attend them and get care for her "mysterious" health issues, Dr. Meakim and her amazing staff answered all our questions with patience and understanding. They have a unique form of Chiropractic that has no cracking or popping but instead a precise and gentle approach that allows natural healing. Truly a one of a kind place. After a car accident, I knew that I had no other choice but to go to Healthy Life to have my body back and better than ever. Freaking amazing. read more

Healthy Life Chiropractic - Chiropractors Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have been a big problem due to car accidents and horse mishaps. I have developed a strong case of arthritis in my neck. Can't get my range from side to side etc. I have been seeing Dr. Meakim for about 10 years and she has been the only one to give me full relief and direction to get well. She is extremely professional. Does her homework on me. They have up to date x-ray equipment that shows the problem. Then she is able to gently adjust me and give me instant results. Wow! I don't know what I would do if she was not available. I have had numerous other NUCCA doctors but don't come close to her abilities to create results. The staff at Healthy Life is on it. They have gone above and beyond for me to make sure I get care. There is no reason to be in pain. Just go and experience wellness. Tracy, California Randy Kauffman read more

I have seen my share of chiropractors over the last few years, and NOTHING compares to the EXCELLENT care I have received at HLC. As a newly graduated student in a rigorous doctoral program, I had headaches on a biweekly basis. You can also imagine my neck and low back were also pretty mad at me for endless hours sitting & studying. After my first week of care, I started to notice an energetic difference in how I navigate my day to day. I feel happier? That feels weird to type. I also feel lighter! I don't know how they do it, but they must be doing something right because my overall health has improved A LOT since coming here. Could be the friendly staff and doctors.. but wow. read more

Healthy Life Chiropractic is the Best! Dr. Meakim is incredibly special and her staff is outstanding! I have been going to Healthy Life Chiropractic for the 3 years. I was unaware of Nucca. But now I know and understand how fabulous it is. It really works and it is easy and painless! Dr. Meakim has changed my life, I started with horrible back and neck pain, today I do not have any pain and I have greater mobility. The team takes their time, asks questions, activity listens and provides excellent service. Dr Meakim and team, thank you! I highly recommend HEALTHY LIFE CHIROPRACTIC! read more

In summary: - very friendly staff (who wouldn't be if they were asking you for 4k+) - ineffective treatment - hard sales tactics, including a video filled with paid actors (some of which write her Yelp reviews) - Extremely costly - Find something else read more

Our family has been coming for adjustments from Dr. Meakim and Healthy Life Chiropractic for more than a decade. We travel each year from Washington DC for our adjustments. This year we left a trip to Amsterdam early and flew to San Francisco to make sure we could be adjusted before the start of the school year! It really has been an important part of our overall family health - amazing people and quality of care! read more

Healthy Life Chiropractic is fantastic. I've been adjusted by many different chiropractors using many different techniques. I've even been adjusted by several NUCCA chiropractors, but Dr. Meakim is by far the very best. Daily headaches have disappeared and my posture is straight and strong. Even better, she's been able to help my son and husband as well! We all look forward to being adjusted. I only wish we lived closer, but the travel time is so worth it to feel good and be healthy. Healthy Life Chiropractic is a place of healing filled with people who truly care. I enthusiastically recommend it!! read more

I have been going to Healthy Life Chiropractic since last April. I've never been to a chiropractor because I'm the kind of person who ignores my pain and just deal with it. I was first introduced to this medical practice at a wedding expo where I met Dr. Chang, one of the awesome chiropractors at Healthy Life Chiropractic. My cousin who was getting married was late meeting me so I decided to walk around to check out the different booths at the wedding expo and Dr. Chang introduced herself and ask about if I had back or neck pain. Then I stood against this contraption to show my posture and Dr. Chang also noticed my neck was really leaning towards my left. Honestly I was very hesitant to make an appointment because I've heard chiropractors are expensive, but there was a deal where I only pay $40 for a consultation and x rays which usually cost hundreds of dollars. I was a little reluctant because NUCCA gentle approach without any cracking sounded weird. On the positive, I live a few miles from their location, so I took a chance and made an appointment. I usually try not to see any doctors because I'm a little sensitive when they tell me about my bad health habits, but I know that's their job to tell you the truth. After a long consultation and being uncomfortable while taking x-rays, I was very overwhelmed with my x ray results that I actually cried. Dr. Meakim was very understanding and reassured me that it was a good thing to come here now before my neck and back get worse. I didn't know how messed up my neck was. I usually ignore my pain and don't tell my regular physician about my back or neck pain but I'm getting older and not healing as fast as I used to. I also have bad habits like cracking my neck and back every morning and not lifting heavy boxes properly when I'm at work. Fast forward months later, my neck is improving. My neck feels a little weird because I've been used to my messed up posture and neck for years, so as my neck is slowly being corrected, it's natural for it to feel weird. I started to go to the gym for weight training, but there was this incident where I had a painful muscle spasm where I tried to ignore the pain but when I went to my regular weekly appointment I told (cried) Dr. Meakim about it and let's say after about 15-20 minutes of her and her medical assistant helping me to relieve the pain, my muscle spasm was gone. She told me not too overdo my workouts and fully stretching my muscles before and after my workouts are a must. Sorry for this long review, overall I'm glad I decided to take a chance and come here for my weekly treatments. Yes, it's expensive and it's a little difficult to find parking on Clement Street but my health is more important. If I did continue to ignore my pain, then I probably would end up spending more on neck and back surgery. Thank you to Dr. Meakim, Dr. Chang and Dr. Gordon for doing my adjustments every week! Thank you to also Marcy, Raisa, Nancy, Miranda and the rest of the awesome staff for helping me! read more

People spend money on all kinds of things. We think nothing of dinners out, cars, or clothing. How is it, then, that we are often so hesitant to spend money on health? This isn't me passing judgment. For a long time, I put off doctor appointments or other things that I knew were good for me. Then, one day, that approach stopped working and I could no longer ignore my symptoms. I was in a pretty serious bicycle crash a few years ago that left me with some shoulder, back and neck issues. I had headaches almost daily and chiropractor visits would temporarily alleviate symptoms but never really solve the problem. Finally, I got tired of being exhausted and in pain. My body was off and imbalanced, and I was fighting the very thing that allowed me to live and breathe and function daily. Getting by was no longer good enough. My work, social life, and fitness were all affected and it was time to change. By chance, I found Healthy Life Chiropractic while walking around the neighborhood. I will never regret making that phone call. They did a comprehensive examination and told me exactly what was wrong. It was the first time anyone was able to explain the "why" behind the symptom. Believe me, I raised my eyebrows when I heard the cost of treatment. However, I looked at the groundwork they had laid and opted to pursue their recommendations. I've been treating for just under a month and I feel incredible. My headaches are gone, I can stand up straight for the first time in years, and I can even breathe when I run. The difference is night and day. I feel strong, alert and excited. I'm a big believer in paying people for their work. Expertise does come at a price, but with that expertise come results. I realize that my results have come faster than what may be typical, but I will tell anyone who will listen to spend the money and stick to the plan. We can be stuck in our ill-functioning bodies, or we can put in the effort to thrive. Many thanks to the Healthy Life team for their unique, holistic approach to health. This isn't a quick fix, and they do a great job at setting expectations. If you're even thinking about going, I have two words for you: do it. You'll wonder why you didn't go sooner. read more

Came in. Never been to chiro. Got adjusted. Was able to do my regular sprint workout without being tired at all. Feeling fantastic. Definitely exceeded my expectation read more

Dr. Meakim is very intuitive to her clients' needs. The staff are all very friendly, helpful and skilled. They do their best to create a personalized and effective treatment plan for each clientq. I have been coming here for over a year now and plan to continue doing so. read more

I've been coming to Healthy Life Chiropractic, formally SF Family Spinal Care for 2 years. Prior to finding Dr. Meakim and her staff I never thought chiropractic was for me, all the bending, cracking, neck twisting totally turned me off. One of my east coast friends finally convinced me to try chiropractic work after experiencing back, shoulder, and ankle issues. I tried acupuncture, massage, and physical therapy for each of these workout induced injuries but nothing worked until I found NUCCA. It's extremely light touches and movements yet extremely effective, I noticed a difference in my 1st appointment! The type of chiropractic practiced here isn't what I traditionally thought chiropractic was I love the technique, no bone crunching or cracking here :) The entire staff is one of a kind, everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming. I love their holistic approach so if you're considering trying chiropractic or have already invested in one I'd highly recommend checking out this team. You won't be sorry! read more

I have been going to Dr Meakim for 10 years!! She is amazing and as is all her office staff. Everyone in the office is committed to helping the patients feel better and stay healthy. As a registered nurse, I am very aware of the fact that patients want an "instant cure". One needs to keep in mind that the spine took years to get mis-aligned and it will take time to get the spine straight again. I had chronic neck pain and frequent sinus infections. My neck pain is GONE and I have not had a sinus infection now in over 9 years. I never liked the cracking and popping of most chiropractors , but I am very comfortable with the gentle NUCCA adjustments. I continue to get maintenance care at Healthy Life Chiropractic and highly recommend them. read more

I am so in love with everyone at healthy life chiropractic! I had to bring my seven-month-old son with me and they were so accommodating and helpful. They really take the time to give you a full and proper exam with x-rays to make sure that they correct all of your aches and pains. I feel that they really listens to what I had to say. I have needed this and put it off for fear of a "bone cruncher" chiropractor but that is clearly not the case here. I highly recommend coming here and bringing your family! read more

Healthy Life Chiropractic - Feeling good after healthy life chiropractic! - Chiropractors Near Me - San Francisco, California

When I first met Dr. Meakim a few years ago, I didn't realize how much my life would dramatically change. At the time, I was in chronic pain and felt uncomfortable sitting, standing, or even simply turning my neck. However, during my consultation, Dr. Meakim claimed that I would feel much better if I followed her treatment plan. At first I was a little taken back by her straightforwardness, but I was desperate and willing to try just about anything, so I gave it a try. Long story short, it has been one of the most positive decisions I have ever made. I can honestly say that I feel much better than I did before; daily tasks that were previously more difficult are now easier; and I sleep much more restfully. There is only so much a Yelp review can convey when it comes to pain relief and the confidence gained that comes with it. I realize that financial concerns are deeply personal and unique for each individual, but I say it with the utmost earnestness that Dr. Meakim and everyone else in the office are true healers; my decision to move towards better health and quality of life has been a reminder that I'm worth the investment. Although I live out in Oakland and commute regularly, the gains are tremendous. read more

Dr. Meakim is one of the most knowledgeable chiropractors in the market. She loves her work and it shows by how she interacts with her patients. She also had a keen awareness of music and loves being quizzed on songs. Her staff are top notch as well and make the experience that much better. I don't think you will find a better chiropractor. read more

So grateful for the time and care that the staff of HLC have given me. As a lifelong athlete Ive needed orthopedic care for as long as I can remember and it is such a relief to get it twice a week at the gentle hands of Dr Meakim and her team! Thank you Healthy Life!! read more

I have been to many Chiropractors all my life for 30 years. Not until I started going to Healthy Life for over 14 years now I have found what its like again to walk on a cloud. No pain and freedom of movement. All the doctors and receptionist have been a pleasure to deal with. I am damage goods and Dr. Meekam has helped me feel good again. So, going to the Chiropractor is not my idea of having fun. But, the way they treat me is magical. No bone cracking or unnecessary treatment is done. You really owe it to yourself to check them out. Its different and you will walk out with results. read more

A dear friend is a client with Healthy Life and has shown improvement noticed by those near to him. I'd been in such pain for so many years and felt, although a stretch financially, it would be my last hope versus more meds. I made a six-month commitment to Healthy Life, at the end of September, and It was the right decision. I am seen twice a week; I can feel the once highly inflamed tissue is subsiding and probably through the consistent attention I am receiving I'll continue improving. Having the brilliant and caring staff right there for an emergency when I took a fall, was the frosting on the cake! I am extremely grateful. read more

Healthy Life Chiropractic - Life imitating art! - Chiropractors Near Me - San Francisco, California

I haven't received care from Dr. Meakam and her staff, yet, but I walked in to the clinic today to meet them, and I was truly impressed by everyone's warmth. In San Francisco, we're lucky to have a lot of options for care, and I am always looking for a provider to treat me like an individual, whole person, not just another body with symptoms. That's the treatment I got immediately upon entering Healthy Life Chiropractic, without having committed to anything at all. I'm so glad I discovered these caregivers today! read more

BEWARE. "dr" meakim is not to be trusted and deletes bad reviews. when i saw her, she mis-diagnosed me and said that a doctor would only give me drugs. she uses hard sell tactics and demands thousands of dollars up front. read more

This business is extremely commercially aggressive. Don't be surprised if your ask for chiropractic help is turned into a lengthy "treatment plan", and if several thousand dollars are requested as a necessary upfront payment. read more

I've been coming to Healthy Life (and SF Family Spinal Care before that) for about 4 years now and have always appreciated the care I've received. I'd been to chiropractors in the past, but NUCCA is a totally different experience: gentle and effective. Besides which, Dr. Meakim's practice is holistic and dedicated to the well being of the whole person. In 2014, after being in wellness care for quite some time, I was in a car accident. Even though I didn't have any physical pain, I went into the office that afternoon. Dr. Meakim and the staff immediately jumped into action. They conducted a thorough examination, took X-rays and explained what I might expect in terms of symptoms. For two months, I seemed to be doing fine. But then the pain in my shoulder began. Dr. Meakim had warned me that this was possible, and I was glad I had taken her advice not to sign off on any insurance settlement right away. I went back into treatment mode. After five months of extremely compassionate, professional and personally tailored care, the pain is gone and I am thankfully back in wellness care. I am very grateful to Dr. Meakim and all the staff members for their compassion, encouragement and healing competence. And I highly recommend Healthy Life Chiropractic to everyone. read more

Has this been a miracle? The entire staff at Healthy Life made it possible for me to have my life back, and more.   I'm confident they can do the same for you. In December 2015 I suddenly developed a horrific pain in my right hip, making it very difficult to walk, then sit or sleep.  I went to a highly respected chiropractor who was able to reduce the pain; I was hugely grateful.   I returned the next day, as the pain had come back; at best I could walk 50 feet.  I followed up with my own GP who ordered X-rays to rule out any broken bones, and prescribed a pain reliever   A few days later I began an unproductive journey through Stanford's medicine, from multiple MRIs (very expensive), assessments by a top rated orthopedic surgeon who scheduled physical therapy (no impact), recommended surgery (no way) and prescribed opioids as a pain reliever (worked, but stopped immediately because of the very real risk addiction could be a few days away).  I could not sleep more than 45 minutes at a time, keeping my wife from good rest and I could only walk with a cane.  I was frightened... was this my future?  As far as I could tell, it was to be... Some of my wife's long time friends love to dance, and the husband had become unable to do so ... until they had encountered Dr. Meakim.  Within a few sessions he was able to return to the dance floor, and now stands straight, looks younger... you know "a miracle".  In April, I hobbled into Healthy Life.  Warm welcome was followed by a confidence building assessment, a full set of X-rays resulting in a comprehensive assessment and a plan.  Maybe this could help me, too. My first session in April was unlike anything I could imagine.  No tension relieving "crack-crack" familiar to any chiropractic patient.  Laying on my side, a very gentle touch near my jaw and that was it.  Really?  There is no way this will work.  Then I noticed a dramatically longer period before the pain returned.  Second session and I walked three blocks to dinner - a bit too far, but I was optimistic for the first time in four months of miserable, life stopping pain.  By the sixth session, I was able to walk without the cane and began to sleep 4 + hours.  By June, I was healthy enough to keep a "bucket list" adventure I'd planned for over a year - an African Safari where I walked across challenging terrain, 6 miles twice a day.  What enabled the transformation from a struggle to walk 50 feet to six miles of exploration?  I've also returned to bike riding and drumming, both halted by the pain. Is it a miracle to go from increasingly disabled and miserable to an extended walkabout, in just 90 days?  What's the secret?  That's hard to describe succinctly.  New patients wonder what happens as they extend their hopeful trust to a group of doctors who appear to simply lightly touch their cheek.  Long time patients smile, having given up trying to understand it, replaced with deep appreciation for their sustained health. While each of the doctors are dedicated to our total well-being and demonstrate it through their unique styles, everyone at Healthy Life are clearly committed to a confidence building, consistently easy and enjoyable experience. I really don't know - or even try to know - what ingredients are in the supplements and medications that I take, but somehow want to have a working knowledge of what these Healthy Life professionals do.  I can't, and don't need to; just recognize the deeply scientific, remarkably compassionate ways the team bring us back to health that we can maintain.  Not a miracle, although it feels like it.  Being a part of the Healthy Life community is a gift that my entire family give ourselves and I highly recommend you place your trust and wellbeing in the team's care. Gary S., Ph.D. read more

I love this place and the amazing team of doctors! The NUCCA method that the wonderful, amazing Chiropractors at Healthy Life use is so gentle and effective! If you're sick of chiropractors who hurt more then they help, Healthy Life Chiropractic is the place to go. If you have pain and you're ready to be free of it, it might be time to go see Dr. Meakim and the amazing team at Healthy Life Chiropractic!! read more