I am writing on behalf of my mother, who started seeing Dr. Jason Gonazles about two months ago. She has been suffering from dizziness and neck stiffness for the past few years that a number of different doctors have been unable to explain, nor have they been able to offer her any relief. She has seen a variety of specialists who have ruled out vertigo, cardiac arrhythmias, and she even had an MRI of her brain to rule out a tumor or multiple sclerosis. Luckily, everything came back negative, giving her a clean bill of health, but we were still left without an answer as to why her balance has been consistently and progressively worsening over the past two to three years. Dr. J was the first to take into consideration a thorough history of accidents, injuries and overall health to uncover the possible etiology of her symptoms. That paired with the thermographic assessment of her central nervous system and a few x-rays has led us to believe that the trauma from a severe car accident she went through twenty plus years ago has finally resurfaced, causing her symptoms. Her body has been compensating over all these years and the complications of having her cervical vertebrae a bit out of alignment all is finally manifesting in the form of dizziness and a very stiff/painful neck. After only a few adjustments, my mom has noticed a significant improvement in her range of motion and balance. She noticed the benefits of the treatments even more when a previously planned trip prevented her from seeing Dr. J for about two and half weeks at the start of her treatment . At that point, the improvement was even more obvious as she began to feel worse again during her time away. Not only have her symptoms begun to subside (slowly, but surely),but her sense of spirit has been renewed by having an answer as to what's causing this; it has given her a sense of validation for her symptoms instead of feeling embarrassed at the difficulty she's had simply walking down the street. On top of that, I want to note that at The Specific Chiropractic Center, they focus on a preventative style of healthcare and deeply encourage an overall healthy lifestyle versus taking another pill to cover up a symptom. While treatment based medicine is also extremely important and necessary at times, if a problem can be solved by finding the root cause and fixing it more naturally, the outcomes are far more desirable. I highly recommend Dr. Gonzales and Dr. Smith. They both have wonderful bedside manners and truly want to educate and help people strive towards and attain a better quality of life. read more

I first went to Jason Gonzales at Specific Chiropractic to relieve neck stiffness but did not expect several other things that have happened. The neck stiffness has gone away and I have gained more range of motion without all the "catches " I used to get while turning my head from side to side. For about 15 years I have had a problem swallowing food and pills which would get stuck in my throat and then stay there for periods of minutes to hours.In the past few years the problem has increased to daily and even multiple times daily and multiple times in one setting. Again, I didn't expect these treatments to change this and even was looking into surgery on request from a ear nose and throat doctor to fix my "problem". Now after about 11 adjustments, I have not had this swallowing problem at all and am overjoyed to not have to worry while eating and think of calling Dr. J every time I eat to thank him again but I just thank him when I go for visits. I also used to get headaches around three times a week and now have had maybe 2 in three months.Not only have I had great work done on my neck,relieving these problems, I have also had my horizons broadened in the way I eat and in cleansing my body through some of the programs Dr. J and the other people in his office put together for their patients. There are more things I could write about here, but in finishing up, I would like to extend my thanks to Jason Gonzales and recommend anyone with ailments that they think could be helped and things one might never think could be helped by upper cervical chiropractic adjustments to visit the very helpful Specific Chiropractic center on east avenue. read more

I heard about Specific Chiropractic from my massage therapist. I had trouble turning my head to the right and my neck was constantly aching. When I turned my head even the slightest bit, there was a popping/grinding sound. After doing a bit of research it seemed that upper cervical chiropractic may be what was needed. I must admit I was nervous about having someone adjusting my neck area but after meeting Dr. J I felt completely comfortable. He gave me a tour of the office and explained the process. I was very impressed by his approach to a whole body solution and his commitment to treat me in a methodical and specific way and not with a "shotgun" approach. After the first adjustment my neck felt much better. What I didn't anticipate were the ancillary benefits that came with the adjustment. I had a feeling of overall wellbeing and calm. I am a happy person to begin with, but the adjustment was bringing my nervous system back into balance and my whole body was responding. I even felt looser and more relaxed when I walked. After two more adjustments, the feeling of wellbeing has only increased. I wish I could have found this procedure when I was much younger, but I am reaping the benefits now. This will definitely impact the quality of my entire life going forward. Pretty amazing huh? Respectfully submitted...Julie Phairas read more

I had seen ever doctor imaginable trying to find a long lasting cure for my migraines only to be told I would have to manage my symptoms with treatment when my they arose. After spending an insane amount of money and 15 years seeing other chiropractic services, treating my problem I researched Upper Cervical. That's when I found Dr J (as his patients call him) at the Specific and skeptically began treatment. Within one month of treatment my migraines had stopped, going from a couple a week to none at all. I couldn't believe it, it seemed to good to be true. As I continued treatment my progress stayed the same, no migraines! Now let me explain that I had learned to live with my migraines, sometimes waking up with one so severe I would need to seek immediate care in the form of a shot of Demerol by a nurse to calm them. Now I have finished my treatment and am ecstatic to say that I am still migraine free. The treatment I received from Dr J was superb and I would recommend him to anyone who thinks Upper Cervical can help and even for those who are skeptical as I was. read more

Going to see Dr. J is not like your 'typical' doctor's appointment. The office is very inviting when you walk into the door, and there is always something interesting to read or playing on the big plasma TV in the waiting room. The staff is always there with a friendly 'hello'. I just love the room where you go to 'rest', it always has some relaxing music and most of the time has some fountain with water falling sounds in the room. Dr. J is a very caring doctor who really listens to you. He is very knowledgeable of how the body works and about nutrition. I have been going to see Dr. J for a little over a year now and he has answered all of my questions with confidence, and real honest to goodness eye contact. When Dr. J adjusts my neck he is very gentle and takes his time to get in the right spots. I really enjoy my appointments with Dr. J. I would recommend anyone that has any problems with chronic pain or dysfunctions to go see Dr. J, he and the staff at Specific Chiropractic are wonderful. read more

I have suffered from headaches (almost on a daily basis) for about 10 years that started turning into migraines about 4 years ago. I was taking migraine medicine and even had to get a migraine shot. I have suffered from extreme fatigue since I was 15 years old and have suffered from low blood sugar since I was 19 years old. I was finally diagnosed with hypoglycemia 8 years ago. For the last 2 years I've had to take glucose tablets for my low blood sugar. Since I started seeing Dr. Gonzales I haven't had one migraine and I have very few headaches. I have more energy now than I've had since I was 15. I can't remember a time in my life when I've felt this good! I have my low blood sugar under control and I no longer take my glucose tablets. My son, husband, sister and mom all see a remarkable improvement in my attitude and energy level. They are so happy I sought help from Dr. Gonzales. Thank you Dr. Gonzales for making my life better! read more

18 years ago I suffered a lower back injury playing basketball, and I was told that surgery was the only answer to my problem. Fearful of letting a knife near my spinal column I avoided surgery, and I eventually tried standard chiropractic care. It didn't really seem to work and my back pain began to cause other problems as my body tried to compensate for the original injury. I became discouraged and thought that I would simply have to live with my pain and the inability to perform physical activities that I once enjoyed. Talking to Dr. J about upper cervical treatment gave me hope because it made perfect logical sense. After 14 visits I can say that I'm able to do more physical activities without pain in my lower back, including playing basketball with my daughter. Thank you, Dr. J :-) read more

I went to Dr. Gonzales after trying many different treatments for well over 2 years for my neck and shoulder pain due to a bulging disc problem. I had also been sidelined from running as a result. After a couple of adjustments, he encouraged me to start running again, and motivated me to set a goal for an upcoming 5K. I continued in his care and was amazed that I was able to run again with minimal or no pain, and complete the 5K at a pace close to my PR. I have never experienced this type of chiropractic before, but I believe it is the best approach to healing, allowing the nervous system to function at its optimum level. Dr. Gonzales is on the cutting edge of health care and is a kind, caring, and supportive practitioner. read more

I have suffered from severe migraines and chronic daily headaches for six years. I had changed my diet and lifestyle, and tried (what feels like) every medication in the world with very little, to no relief. I was so overwhelmed and exhausted from the pain, I felt like I had nowhere to turn. I basically came crawling to Dr. Gonzales and was willing to give upper cervical adjustments a try. At this time I can say my headaches have vastly improved! The severity and frequency of both the migraines, and chronic daily headaches are much better. There are even days when I am headache- free! I strongly recommend Dr. Gonzales' treatments at The Specific! I am confident that he can help with any ailment! read more

At 18 years old with chronic back pain, I was at the end of my rope. I had seen other chiropractors on and off always ending with only temporary relief. Jason was fantastic in explaining every detail of what he does and answering any questions I had. I always looked forward to my appointments and his staff are amazing to work with when I missed or had to reschedule an appt. Having gone through his care I now forget what it's even like to have that never ending 24/7 pain and other problems such as numbness/pain in my arm also disappeared for good. I recommend Jason to anyone who is looking to find a real solution to their pain or problem, I can't thank him enough for all that he's done! read more

Dr J is awesome! I came to him because I'd been experiencing neck discomfort and dizziness and he's set me right again! I didn't even know that I was sleeping poorly until I experienced the amazing nights of sleep that I've been having after my adjustments. His "whole person" approach is refreshing and I appreciate his attention to detail so much. I'd never been to a chiropractor before, and now I don't think I'll go to anyone else. I don't think I could trust anybody else to adjust so delicate an area of the body, but with him I feel confident. Thanks Dr J! read more

Dr. J is GREAT! I have suffered from migraines for many, many years and had not found any relief until my treatments with Dr. J. I was constantly dreading the migraine that I knew was inevitable. (When is it going to hit? I'm going to be out for 3 days and in severe pain.) I had given up fighting them until I found out about Dr. J. Now, I have been migraine free for 4 months and counting! Dr. J is one of the most genuine caring doctors I have had. He really listens and wants to hear what you have to say. Thank you D. Dr. J! read more

I am totally impressed with the level of service and expertice that Dr. J and the staff at The Specific provide. Dr. J is highly trained in upper cervicle chiropractic as well as all aspects of health and nutrition. I truely belive that he cares about his patients and their quality of life. It is Dr. J's goal to make a difference in the lives of the people that he treats, and he has without a doubt made a difference in my life. read more