Awesome and fast service! Same day relief from a lower been injury that I received while traveling from out of state. I highly recommended this chiropractor and his staff. read more

I highly recommend Dr. Heilman and his staff. Fantastic service that made me feel right at home. He has helped the pain shooting down my neck and back tremendously. I can also tell that his patients really like the Dr. as well. See you in a month, Doc! Best, Chris read more

Absolutely hands down one of the best experiences I have had as a new patient. What made me choose this practice was Mike, who I spoke with first. I also work in a busy doctors office setting and had a hard time finding a moment to make this appointment. He tried to accommodate me to the point where he offered me to come as they were closing, just to get me in. I was greeted promptly and we engaged in a conversation like I had been there tons of times. Dr. Heilman was wonderful. I am usually not very scared of doctors visits, but this one does it. He made me very comfortable in a setting I was very anxious about. I was relieved of some of the pain I had been going through in just the first visit. He completely worked around my schedule for my follow up visits. I am actually looking forward to going back. I would highly recommend them to anyone! read more

Dr. Heilman has been amazing as well as his Office Administrator, Allie. From day one I have felt very comfortable. He has documented every step and at the end of it, I feel so much better. Dr. Heilman is extremely knowledgeable in his field and continues to educate himself. They are professional, polite, and amazing people to work with. And as a bonus, they have been very flexible with my schedule as well. read more

Walked in to Dr. Heilman's office with a lower back pain which I had for over a month. The Doctor saw me right away and diagnosed the problem and 2 adjustments later I was pain free. Great Doctor and personality. Highly recommend him. read more

Great experience! A friend told me about a laser therapy that Dr. Heilman uses. I went to this office with a stubborn hip injury for which my doctor sent me to get physical therapy, but the PT was not helping (and frankly was making it worse). I came in for my appointment almost in tears because the previous doctor told me she was going to refer me to a surgeon since the PT and medication weren't helping. I was so stressed out since I wasn't able to do my job and I was afraid they might recommend surgery, which seemed drastic since the pain was more of a serious annoyance rather than something that needed surgery. I appreciated that there was not much paperwork and the wait time was really short. Dr. Heilman came into the exam room and talked to me about the pain and I felt like he actually listened to and understood me. He moved my hip around to find out exactly where the pain was located and agreed with the other doctors on what was causing the pain, but he was concerned with how the therapies up to that point seemed to be aggravating the injury rather than helping. Then he suggested a new strategy and explained why he thought it would help. I liked how he recommended trying a couple sessions to see if I was comfortable with the therapy (and if it was helping) instead of making me commit to and pre-pay for several months of care like some chiropractors do. He also said that if the treatment was helping I could come back until I was completely happy with the results. The laser therapy combined with the Rapid Release machine (which felt AMAZING) erased my hip pain *significantly* on the very first visit and gave me HOPE!! (I literally did high kicks with no pain!!!) I had two follow up therapy sessions which basically wiped out all my pain. Initially I was very hesitant about seeing a Chiropractor--as I don't like the thought of anything popping on my body--but he assured me that there would be no treatment like that for this type of injury (though he does offer chiropractic adjustments). I will say that this is NOT what I perceived to be an "average chiropractor office." The building is beautiful inside and outside and looks very high end, and his office is so professional but still friendly and comfortable. They wouldn't quote me a price over the phone but did offer a free consultation to see if I was a good candidate for any treatment they offer. This "free consultation" did freak me out a little bit because I thought, "Ohhh boy, let's hear the sales pitch and see what the bait and switch is going to be." BUT the consultation had NO pressure at all. I wanted to try the therapy and I still felt I could walk out with zero guilt or pressure if the prices were too high or I decided against it. Considering how fast my results were, the price was much *less* than I expected because I only needed three visits (he said I healed faster than even he expected)! Overall, totally one of the best experiences I have had with going to a doctor, and I would definitely consider this place if I had any other injury. read more

I have been visiting Dr. Heilman for several years. Dr. Heilman has always been very professional. He listens intently to understand how I'm feeling, and to determine the best treatment. I also feel like he has always been honest with me. I remember one instance where he evaluated me, and his professional assessment is that chiropractor work wouldn't be the best solution. It was clear to me at that time that he was more interested in my well-being then just more business. His staff is also very kind and makes you feel comfortable. Appointments are always right on time with no wait time. I would recommend Dr. Heilman to anyone needing chiropractic work. read more

Came here a couple times after I got into an accident. My lower back and upper back had a lot of pain and after a coming to see doctor heilman for adjustments, I felt a lot better!! read more

I went to this chiropractor after my friends heard I had slight discomfort on my back. I've always been a skeptic, but I gotta say this was quite possibly the best decision I've made instead of waiting for someone at the hospital to check what may be wrong. Turns out I just needed some adjustments. With the activities I do like with working/ traveling along with working out Dr. Heilman and and his staff were able to assess and put things back into place (pun intended). Definitely worth taking time to write this, since I have been able to have full range of motion again and definitely get some peace of mind knowing it's not something worse. I traveled from Vista to his location in Escondido and for some that may not be that far but if you've been on the 78 freeway during rush hour you know how much how far it can definitely be. Give a not just a "try" but make it your place to get aligned. read more

Fixed me again! I love that every time I go in I think my back can't be fixed, but he gets the job done. Today I had the electric therapy, the massage bench and an adjusment, and I am able to walk smoothly once more. I frequently pop my joints and muscles out of line from surfing, swimming, driving, sitting etc and he's the first number I dial. Can't recommend him enough! read more

Pain makes us uncomfortable and a little grouchy at times but with a little pain meds it helps... only for a while. I've been in pain for quite sometime my neck, upper back, shoulders and left arm. I would get numbness and pain running down through my arm and no pain medication helped, I was miserable. My husband forced me to see a chiropractor and I was very hesitant about the whole situation. The whole neck twisting and cracking of bones kind of freaked me out. Hubby filled out the form online because I really didn't want to do it next thing you know they called me to schedule. Can I just say I was dreading the appointment because I was scared. Big day... Met Sasha, very friendly and welcoming . I was still freaking out inside but had to do something, because I was tired of the pain. Met Dr Heilman, told him what was going on and right away he knew what to do. I've been seeing him for about 4-5 weeks now and I'm telling you I hardly take my pain medications, numbness down my arms and fingers are gone. My upper back and neck feel normal! I'm one happy person that I went back playing tennis. He's great! very professional and knowledgeable. I rarely write reviews and if I can give them a 10 I would. read more

I have been coming here for years now and every visit makes me feel brand new. Dr. Heilman is very knowledgeable and will make you feel comfortable. When I first started I could barley walk, now I can stand straight and have great mobility!! I still continue to come for maintenance (because of my physical job) and will recommend Dr. Heilman to anyone and everyone! read more

And yet again "Dr." Heilman dismisses the concept that I was even a patient for the one visit. I simply cannot recommend him and have the $65 credit card charge to prove the visit. I hope others have a more positive experience than I did. read more

I went to Dr. Heilman as a last resort after 2 weeks of agony. I had minor lower back problems in the past, but this was the first time I had ever experience debilitating back pain (diagnosed as lumbar osteoarthritis) which made it nearly impossible to stand or sit, let alone walk, for more than a few moments even on substantial meds. By the time I saw him I had already been to a physician, an orthopedic surgeon and another highly recommended chiropractor. None had given me much hope that my back pain would alleviate anytime soon, and I was scheduled for an MRI to look at surgical options and also scheduled for a series of physical therapy sessions. Dr. Heilman examined me and had a completely different outlook - he was convinced that spinal decompression would be a tremendous benefit for my back in a few number of sessions. I had never been to a chiropractor before the previous week and was skeptical (which the highly-rated chiropractor I had seen the previous week had done nothing to allay), but based on Dr. Heilman's reviews and different techniques thought I had nothing to lose (his candidness and confidence about his treatment options was surprising). Long story short - I could tell a marked difference within two to three sessions of his spinal decompression, and was back to mostly normal activities in about 4-5 weeks. Everything he discussed with me, including the limitations of physical therapy and the timing of how long it would take for my back to heal itself with the treatment, turned out to be spot on. Six months later, I can honestly say that my back hasn't felt this good in years. And I can't complete the review without failing to mention Sasha, who works in his office - she has been absolutely fantastic. Very highly recommend Dr. Heilman and his office. read more

Dr Heilman is terrific. He is very caring and knowledgeable with an uncanny ability to correctly diagnose spine ailments. I saw him for sciatica. My condition was beyond what his treatment could heal but he went above and beyond to help me get an MRI and recommended surgeons in the area. I felt like I had an advocate finally after so many others doubting my claims and condition. I couldn't recommend him enough for any one having back problems. Three thumbs way, way up! And my deepest gratitude to you sir for all that you've done and helped me with. read more

I highly recommend Dr. Heilman! I did my research before I ended up going to Dr. Heilman and the reviews were all right! He is an easy Dr. to work with, listens very well and has a good sense of humor, not to mention he helped immensely with my lower back pain. I have already referred a friend to him but I would also refer a stranger too! Based on my experience and all the reviews, you won't be disappointed. Give Dr. Heilman a call today. read more

I needed to see a chiropractor within the hour for the first time. I saw that Dr. Heilman has great reviews so I called and he picked up right away. I got a same day appointment and was in his office 30 minutes later. He has an X-ray machine in his office so he was able to diagnose the problem instantly. My experience with him since has been as professional and prompt as the first time. Best of all, I feel great!!! If you or anyone you know has chiropractic needs, Dr. H is the one to call. read more

My boyfriend came here for his knee pain and had such good results that he told me to come here for my painful hip. The therapy worked great and it felt very relaxing too. So when my boyfriend injured his back he went back to see Dr. Heilman. After a couple visits he was not responding to the adjustment treatments so Doc. H re-evaluated him and found the problem was more complicated than we originally thought and gave him some treatment options besides adjustments and then told him how he would go about it if it was him. He put him on a decompression table that stretched out that section of his spine and applied a laser to the area at the same time and then has this machine that really digs out the scar tissue in the muscles. The therapy felt so good that he didn't want to even get up off the table and just wanted to stay there, but when the therapy was done he got up and did not feel the pain which was pretty strong before the treatment. He was placed on a treatment plan that sounded reasonable to not just cover up the pain, but actually get his back to heal and he is really happy with the results so far. Since I work in a hospital - all of the nurses like going to Chiropractors because it helps us with our aches and pains but I've heard some weird stories about going to some chiropractors, but this office is really amazing and high tech, and it seems more like an advanced spinal rehab clinic than just a standard Chiropractic office. Everybody at the office is super nice and always in a good mood, and you can tell that they are there to truly help people get their problem fixed instead of just treating everyone like an assembly line. read more

I also came for all the five star reviews. First of all as soon as I came in the doctor looked at me like he was already irritated. He asked me why I could be having the back pain which could have been from work, bad posture, a car accident, many things. He CHOSE to focus only on the work part. He then said he cant help me because if its a job related injury or growing injury then I have to go through my employer and go through them for help. I explained I have no idea if its from work but i am in extreme pain and I just need to be helped. With a very snarky attitude said "Well I don't have a crystal ball". I am not asking you to find out what happened, I am asking and PAYING you to help me. After seeing my frustration he said "well if you don't want to go through your employer then you can pay ALL THAT MONEY for me to help but I wouldn't suggest it." .......... I was willing to pay for it all myself but if you want to be a jerk about it, I am positive I will find a doctor that will help me with my pain for the money. read more