Sure to amaze. After so many car accidents, I found a Doctor who genuinely cares and can actually get rid of my constant pain! Do not walk but run if you can to this doctor. Serious neck pain for so many years, Dr. John Monagle treated my neck twice and it has better ever since, going on 4 years now. He also treated my scars from a C-section & a broken leg- Much better, this doctor is truly superb. read more

Dr, Monagle, User friendly, sincere and knowledgeable. He's helped my friend's wellness read more

Dr Monagle has a good heart and really care about you. He is very personable and has a deep understanding of natural healing

Dr. John is a great person with knowledge of his craft. I went thru a regime of 3 PRP shots in a three-month period to relieve shoulder impingement. It worked fabulously. I would highly recommend Dr. John. He saved me from undergoing surgery. He cares about his patients and is a man of great depth!! read more

Dr. Monagle truly healed my sprained wrist! I was in so much pain I couldn't even brush my hair, or wash the dishes, and I was training for the CPAT, the brutal physical test for all firefighters. Dr. Monagle worked on my wrist and with just six treatments I was able to complete all my training and I passed the test with 30 seconds to spare, only five months later. As a 53 year-old woman, this was an incredible accomplishment, and I could not have done it without Dr. Monagle. His caring and supportive attitude buoyed me up and he has become an important part of my journey. I cannot recommend Dr. Monagle enough!!! read more

John Monagle - Sports Medicine Near Me - Larkspur, California

Dr John Monagle (and prolozone) are a winning combination. Dr John will be straight with me about what I need, and his treatments have given me so much more of my life and mobility back. I have been seeing him for years, as needed. These treatments are worth every cent. Dr. John is very easy to be around, he is kind and cares about people sincerely. read more

After going through a round of PRP/ozone on two troublesome knees, I'm back to doing moderately high intensity exercises pain-free. Being a longtime patient of Dr Monagle, I could not be happier with my results and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to treat sports injuries. Finding his Marin-based clinic has been an absolute blessing! read more

I had a great initial experience w Dr John and was super excited to feel pain-free! Great guy. I was referred by a friend who swears the treatment works yet has been seeing Dr. John for 8 years... is it working? So now, 12 promised treatments later, thousands down the drain and now and my knee at square one and my elbow barely able to bend past 90 degrees. Probably would have helped if he did a hair of pre-assessment instead of saying it always works. I have an underlying immune problem and what he did has only caused more pain and less mobility. Interesting he told me he would treat the cause of my pain, not the symptom (like a "regular doctor MD would"-his words).. Maybe a check of my symptoms, like my regular MD did, would have been wise Dr. Monagle. You shouldn't knock your fellow medical providers. If you have a lot money to throw at something, don't mind a lot of pain, and hope it works great. I think this guy needs to consider MRIs or some kind of diagnosis beyond one treatment for all. read more

Dr. John Monagle has been awesome. My knee was having pain when running, playing sports, squatting. Found out through an MRI that it was likely due to severe knee chondral diffuse. Basically the start of arthritis in the knee. The doctor as kaiser basically told me to stop playing basketball and other sports as there was nothing I could do. When I asked about PRP he told me I should not do it, it's not proven to work and it's expensive. I was a little skeptical that PRP would do anything for me but had nothing to lose since the alternative according to my doctor was not being active on my knee. I have now done two PRP treatments with Dr. Monagle over about the last 12 weeks and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I have zero pain in my knee after doing all of the same activities. I still can't believe it, but it truly feels healed. I don't know if it will help everyone but I can say it definitely has made a tremendous difference in my ability to use my knee actively without pain. Also, other doctors in the Marin area charge far more for the same treatment. Highly recommend Dr. John Monagle read more

I've been meaning to write this review for almost a year now! Approximately one year ago I came to Dr Monagle with a torn labrum (SLAP). I'm in the chiropractic field and did everything within this realm to help rehab my shoulder. I was still in an immense amount of pain and a good amount of shoulder restricted ROM. Long story short... Dr Monagle gave me my shoulder back. I needed less prolo/ozone therapy than he originally quoted I healed so quickly. The first few days after the Injections are ROUGH, I won't lie, but once the inflammatory response calms down the healing begins. I'm now practically pain-free and have about 90% ROM back. No surgery. No hard drugs. Also, he's just a joy to be around. I was a big baby during the injections and he made me feel safe and took as much time as I needed to get through it all. Thanks for everything doc! read more

Update: My back is now just as painful, back to square one. I got an another MRI Bc I was so limited by it and went to a new doctor. The MRI showed zero improvement and they found "bursas" that were not in my report before my prolo treatments. Somewhat effective on my back. Ended up needing surgery for my knee problem after spending $1500 w Dr. John... Oh well. He was convincing that it would heal, it didn't. Kaiser finally doing Prolotherapy so now it's only $20 copay! I still get back treatments, not sure how much better it is than acupuncture. Been getting it since 2010. read more

Great Doc!! I have kaiser insurance and have been through all the red tape with them for my low testosterone. I was almost at zero! Kaiser would not do a thing. Was referred to Dr. Monagle from a pharmacy. What a great guy. Personal, listened to me, cared about me (I know right a doctor). Prescribed me testosterone and a month later I feel like a man again (ask my wife). No side effects like kaiser said. Kaiser goes off some stupid study that says testosterone therapy causes heart attacks. Look at the study, the men they used already had heart issues?? Hello kaiser. So for any of your physical needs he offers help in I highly reccomend him. Such a great guy. Oh one other thing, he wasent trying to hurry me out for the next patient, gotta love that. read more

A phenomenal experience. This naturopathic doc is always exploring cutting edge disciplines that he can dole out to address some significant back/neck pain that plagues me. He is an incredibly genuine and warm practitioner. And although I'm no professional athlete like some of his clientele, today, I explored trigger point injections with Dr. JK. The office was quaint, personal and had great wooden floors, photography and healing energy. Doc's bedside manner is phenomenal. He exudes warmth and care. When prepping me for the injection therapy, he ensured I was very relaxed and explained in detail the treatment, including asking me preferences for how he'd communicate when doing it. As I'm a bit squeamish around needles, I really appreciated his massaging my back with his other hand to distract from the injections. Afterwards, my day was much improved, mellow and the pain had abated very nicely. I would return again and recommend him highly to anyone. read more

Dr. Monagle is a really great, knowledgeable, caring Naturopath. He takes the time to listen, is very open to sharing his knowledge, yet not set in his ways, so is willing to listen to alternative ideas as well. He was an EMT prior to becoming an ND, so he has a good grasp of conventional medicine plus additional skills and knowledge which compliment his natural health training. In addition, he offers newer modalities and unique options that I have not seen offered by other Naturopathic physicians in Marin. For the particular care I was seeking, I was lucky to find Dr. Monagle. The only other place I could find who provided this care was an MD in the city and the charge would have been close to $1000. Dr. Monagle charged much less than half that amount. Despite being in the SF Bay area (and Marin) he refuses to ratchet up the fees as many others do in this market. (Yay for him!) I'm surprised to find that I'm the second reviewer! Based on my experience I'd have thought he'd have tons of reviews. Guess his other clients aren't yelpers? read more

The absolute best! Dr. John is a fantastic person who practices with integrity. He has a warm personality, is sensitive and delicate to my pain threshold, and a real delight. Everything about my visit was 5-star including the ambiance of his office, the books he has, the supplements he recommends when needed. He's top notch and I'm glad I took up the recommendations of 2 other friends who see him, and got an appointment. 100% awesome. I highly recommend him. read more

In December of 2014, after limping for a month with a painful, swollen knee, I was diagnosed with a complex, multi-directional tear in my medial meniscus. Both the sports doctor and surgeon I went to see explained that because the tears were in a part of the meniscus that doesn't get adequate blood flow, there was no likelihood of improvement without surgery. As a competitive swimmer, I didn't want to go through a month out of the pool while I recovered from surgery. Then, a yoga teacher mentioned Prolozone and Dr. Monagle. I went in for a consultation in January, and I remember telling Dr. Monagle that what he was telling me about Prolozone sounded too good to be true. (He agreed!) Well, a few weeks after the first injection, the pain and swelling were greatly reduced, so the next month I went back for another. Long story short, it's now August, and I've had a total of 4 injections (Dr. Monagle had said it might take up to 8 to feel better, but he never pushes you to have more than you need). The results have been simply amazing! I have been virtually pain free since a week after the first injection, swimming 3000 yards, 5 times per week, lifting weights, and almost forgetting that I have a torn meniscus! To top it all, Dr. John is a great guy; warm, caring, and willing to take the time necessary to listen to your issues and thoroughly explain the Prolozone procedure. I am so thankful that I happened to hear about Prolozone and Dr. Monagle! read more

Wow! What can I say about Dr. John's work? Well, I will try and be short in my own scenario. About four years ago, someone ran the red light in San Jose and caused my accident. I did not know at the time but it took me about a year to realize that my meniscus in my right knee was torn and how I found out was because I went running for the first time after this accident and after I ran for a little while my knee started hurting and got swollen. I went to my doctor and I had an MRI and that was when I realized it was due to the car accident. So, the short and the long of it; after my accident I was not able to run anymore but after just two treatments with Doctor John, now I am running again. To me, this is a success story. read more

Everything he said would happen, has happened. I came to Dr. Monagle after 18 months of lower back pain due to a bulging disc. I had multiple "flare ups" that would leave me flat on the floor for days, unable to do anything in my normal life. I saw a Spine Specialist who told me what I'd heard before - not bad enough for surgery, and this guy actually told me I was pretty much screwed and it was only going to get worse. At 35 years old I wasn't going to take that for an answer! Then I found Dr. Monagle. I started Prolozone Therapy in October of 2013. I had 9 treatments between October and May of 2014, and just as he said, I would keep feeling better. I would say I am a new person. I can exercise how I used to, I feel stronger, I can sit without pain, and I am no longer in pain every day. I do have soreness from time to time, but that is NOTHING compared to where I was a year ago. I would and have recommended Dr. Monagle to anyone experiencing back/knee/neck/shoulder, etc pain. His practice, professionalism, knowledge and service are outstanding. If you are in pain, don't wait, call him today! read more

We feel very confident about Dr. Monagle's methodology and there has been improvement to my husband's knee injury already. We decided NOT to do knee surgery because the "diagnosis" was inconclusive. We learned about Prolo Therapy from others who had gained great pain relief. Dr. Monagle is a local Prolo Therapy Practitioner and knowledgeable friends and associates said his credentials looked excellent. Dr. Monagle was very nice, caring, organized and he took his time with us. PLUS, he does more than just Prolo Therapy. His practice incorporates numerous cutting edge therapies/remedies and they are much more affordable than surgery!! My husband was able to go to work right away and did not need to take weeks off of work. We are very pleased thus far and look forward to further treatment(s) with respect to other areas of concern. We highly recommend this doctor for the relief of the pain and suffering caused by apparent meniscus scarring and fraying. We will write more as to further treatment... read more

At 25 my boyfriend was told he needed a knee replacement, if he didn't want to be in chronic pain for the rest of his life. He also hadn't been able to run since he was 17. Thanks to the internet and his research he found prolozone which led him to Dr. Monagle. My boyfriend has since had six treatments and his knee is almost completely pain free 90-95% of the time. His sciatica has also been bothering him since about age 17 as well. He has had that treated twice and it hasn't bothered him since. He now regularly lifts weights and can run whenever he wants, and his life is improving every single day. Thanks Dr. Monagle!! read more

Just had my first session of Prolozone therapy with Dr. Monagle. We treated osteoarthritis in my neck and rheumatoid arthritis in my right knee. I had good results in just my first session not only in my neck but in my whole upper thoracic. My knee had some good results too that have lasted. Next time I'm adding on a few more joints. I'm very hopeful. The treatment is uncomfortable but not really painful for me. And Dr John is a delight of a person. Yes it's expensive but well worth it for my lack of joint function. read more

I've had a number of appt's with Dr. Monagle regarding painful joints. I found him to be very personable & fun to talk to making my visits interesting & enjoyable. I didn't even mind the injections well, maybe I did a little! Actually, he was very good with the injections & I really didn't mind them. He really cares about your progress & listens to & addresses any concerns. His prolozone treatments were very effective & he was always concerned with my comfort during the treatments, He consistently went the extra mile to make certain that I received the maximum benefit from his therapy. I highly recommend him & if you're in pain you can't go wrong going to him for treatments. With prolozone treatments, my joints are a lot healthier with very little pain when before I had some intense pain. Thank you Dr Monagle for all that you did for me! read more

Dr. Monagle is incredible in so many ways. During the Honolulu Marathon a friend mentioned that I should look into Prolozone therapy for my old beat up knees. Baffled and somewhat skeptical I looked it up and found Dr. Monagle in Marin. Scheduling an appointment was easy, everyone on the phone was informative and helpful. I expressed my skepticism to Dr. Monagle and he was very helpful in explaining in detail and allaying my fears. I've had 4 operations in one knee and the other has suffered from 30+ years of over compensation. After only 2 treatments a pain under my good knee's kneecap was all but gone. How can it be that for only a few $250 treatments my pains are gone. I was seriously considering replacement knees. It's almost a new lease on life. Don't get me wrong, I may need knee replacement someday but not in this decade! Easy to get to, lots of free parking, one on one care, short downtime, amazing results. What was I waiting for? Good friends tell their friends about Dr. Monagle. Fred Haber read more

i have been suffering with Neck pain for 14 yrs due to multiple whiplashes. i have tried everything to feel better, cortizone injections and a nerve block were recommended, but I wanted to stay away from those bandaid types of treatments and the side effects that might effect me. my Chiropractor recommend Prolozone therapy, I reaserched on internet and found Dr. Monagle. I started Prolozone in June and just today recived my 3rd treatment, since the first treatment I had 30% less pain, 2nd treatment 95% less pain... so excited to have 100% less pain. Dr, Monagle said today that his goal is to make me pain free for ever!!! this would be AWESOME. Dr. Monagle is terrific he is kind, listens, supports and takes his time. read more

Avoiding medical treatment/surgery and medication for pain in my hip possibly related to lumbar disc bulge brought me to Dr. Monagle. I've had 6 treatments so far and each one brings me closer to no pain and better hip stabilization. Treatments work well when paired with proper body mechanics, correct PT exercises for strengthening and movement, correct posture work, and regular exercise. And Dr. Monagle is an excellent practitioner. Staying hopeful for complete correction of problem. read more

I had run out of options. My microdiscectomy surgery was scheduled for May. On my commute into SF, I was listening to a podcast on Prolozone therapy and it called to me... I tried 6 weeks of intensive physical therapy and chiropractic care on my lower back. After this, I had an x-ray done, which showed lessening disc space in my lower lumbar spine. As such, my chiropractor (world-class, by the way, Dr. John Kakleas) recommended I have an MRI. My insurance was glad to help out, and they scanned my lumbar spine, which revealed spinal stenoses in both my L4L5 (mild) and L5S1 (moderate) discs. Since my initial herniation injury in October of 2014, I had been running and was part of a division 1 track program down in the Central Coast. My pain every day was a 7-9 every day I woke up. Without the MRI, it was just handed off as a sciatic injury. However, it was more than that. Evidently, I had the "back of a 35-year old marathon runner" according to the next doctor I saw in January of this year. With that said, I had two options. 1) get surgery. 2) continue living with this chronic pain and taking large amounts of Ibuprofen everyday. Enter Dr. Monagle. The podcast mentioned Prolozone therapy, and so I emailed Dr. John Monagle after doing a quick search for natural medicine doctors in the area. It changed my life. He responded within the hour and in the next hour or so, I had an appointment setup a day or two later. After 10 days, I was taking Tylenol for the pain only when needed (COX-3 inhibitor, vs. Ibuprofen, which is a COX-2 inhibitor and thus blocks the healing process due to its involvement in anti-inflammatory pathways). After two sessions, my back pain would be described as touch and go, and a 2-3 on the scale of pain. My goal is to run regularly again. I was an intermediate hurdler for my a division one program, and I realize that all of those years of competitive running has its toll on the spine, so honestly long distance running should be enough. In short, I won't fall into the same habits that caused two disc herniations, but running again with my dog seems evidently possible without surgery. This, because of Dr. John's work. Dr. Monagle has extensive training and experience with athletes and is a beacon of hope in a world of misguided therapies. read more

I'm writing this approximately 4 hours after being treated by Dr. John Monagle for a sprained back. Dr. 'John' gave me several injections using prolotherapy with ozone and here I sit at my computer almost pain free! Yay! (yesterday, there were times I had trouble even breathing because of the severity of my back pain). Going for treatment with Dr. John is definitely not like going to your 'typical doctor.' He has the bedside manner of a trusted friend and takes time to listen and get to know you. Dr. John looks like a specimen of good health himself so you know he's one of those seemingly rare doctors who leads by example when it comes to health. As another reviewer mentioned, I am also amazed there are not many more 5 star reviews for Dr. John. I'll gladly drive an hour from Livermore, where I live, to Larkspur any day of the week to get the kind of relief and remedy that Dr. John Monagle provides. Brian Fitzpatrick Livermore CA read more

I had a serious knee problem that started last November (my knee began to buckle and when that got a little better it started to have a clicking noise every time I walked). I was pretty sure I would need some kind of surgery, but I (fortunately) found Dr. Monagle through Yelp. I was at first a little skeptical of how good prolozone therapy could be, but I did a little research on my own and did not find it was causing any harm. Within days after my initial treatment my knees started to feel better. Now, after 5 months, I am taking long hikes and walks and my knees feel great! Turns out that I have arthritic knees, and the prolozone treatment has cured the effects of that and I have not felt this good in years. I also had Dr. Monagle treat me for some plantar fasciitis, and I am now completely pain-free. One major benefit of my treatment has been Dr. Monagle himself. He is a great practitioner and has been available with questions and very easy to work with (and somehow he makes it so that the shots of prolozone do not hurt). I highly recommend Dr. Monagle for anyone having knee or other joint issues. read more

Dr. John Monagle is an expert in the field of PRP Therapy! I am an ex Division 1 athlete and had gotten two surgeries on my knee and shoulder while playing competitive college tennis . Over the last 10 years I had developed worsening arthritis from working out, running , etc . I was referred to him by a good friend . Not only was he extremely affordable, compassionate, and did fantastic work, but In only one session, my knee healed 80%! I was amazed by how I could do the things I once couldn't do because of severe pain and inflammation. It really works! Whoever doesn't want surgery and what that entails but feel that massage /acupuncture is not enough , please give him a try . You will not be disappointed ! read more

I have had the honor of being treated by John for many years. He has made a significant contribution to helping me keep my knees, shoulders, and low back in working order. You won't find a practitioner with a better bedside manner. And his skill with a needle is top notch! His fees are quite reasonable, especially when compared to other practitioners. Plus he gets you in and out on time, which normally doesn't happen in the medical world. If you have pain issues I recommend starting here first. read more

These are dire times for patients and finding a good doctor that you can trust is nearly impossible -- but Dr. John Monagle proves to be the rare exception. Beyond being a great doctor, he cares, he listens and gives more than just his time -- he gives you his all. Doctor Monagle is well versed, informed and well prepared. His manner is direct and caring. John's the kind of professional that loves what he does . . . it shows in the way he approaches his patients and there's that interested and caring look in his eyes that exudes confidence and care. After suffering in the hands of many allopathic and homeopathic physicians, I discovered Dr. Monagle's naturopathic practice. He approached all my symptoms, especially those that other doctors and specialist had dismissed -- he looked at the whole picture -- the whole me and went to work solving my problems and relieving my pains. Dr Monagle is not just another alternative practitioner, he's a trustworthy doctor of medicine that I would recommend to any and all who have suffered. read more

I went to see Dr Monagle to get on the HCG diet under medical supervision. Dr Monagle was knowledgeable and patient with all my questions and concerns and after our consultation I felt more than reassured to go on the diet. He was also kind and polite and encouraging. I lost 12 lbs on the first ten days of the diet and more as time has gone by and have felt no hunger whatsoever. It is the easiest safest and quickest diet I have ever been on and the injected hormone made me feel energized and good. It is definitely a happy hormone! After being on the HCG diet I don't know why anyone would still want to lose weight any other way. It would have taken me months of deprivation and hunger to achieve the same weight loss and who knows if I would have stuck to it... If you want to lose weight in a hurry with no hunger and no effort go see Dr Monagle in Marin and get to your goal before summer! read more

This guy truly cares about helping you get better. He's willing to adjust treatment around your tolerance, schedule, and needs. Right now he's helping me with my shoulders, knees, and wrists. I can't recommend him enough! Definitely give him a shot before going down the surgery route! read more

Dr. Monagle is wonderful! I am not a big fan of western "traditional" medicine and believe alternative and natural bodywork therapies should be the first line of responding to your body's needs. I researched Oxygen therapy and doctors that have been trained/experienced in such and found Dr. Monagle about an hour away in the Marin area. His assistance in addressing our issues with bio-hormones as well as Prozolone therapies is truly appreciated. His caring nature and willingness to listen & respect our current situation is a blessing! read more

If only there were 6 STARS! I have 3 herniated discs in my neck with nerve damage and initially hurt my neck 4 years ago. I was in massive pain and my neck would go into spasm for 5-7 days, pulling my neck forward and I could barely turn it. I lost a good number of weeks at work due to not being able to sit up at a desk or even be upright at all. It was a total nightmare. Being 30 years old when the injury happened, the thought of resorting to cortisone (which I know is risky and can substantially weaken tissue over time) or going in for surgery were not good options for me. Also, being an active person, I could no longer ski, run, kayak, backpack, play tennis, practice yoga, or do much of anything physical other than walking. I became pretty depressed about my situation after trying acupuncture, chiropractic, and physical therapy with no lasting results. I found Dr. Monagle and am so very grateful for his healing Prolozone Therapy! I have had several treatments now and my neck has become so much stronger and I am back to doing many things I love. Now, if my neck flares up a little it is rare. If it does, it's usually better in a day and I can still go about my daily activities, versus 5-7 days laying flat on my back and taking muscle relaxants and ibuprofen for days like I was before I found Dr. Monagle. I am doing so well and consider prolozone as an absolute miracle therapy! And Dr. Monagle's bedside manner is super professional, he is gentle, and so kind. I recommend for anyone with any kind of joint pain or injury to go see Dr. Monagle to get yourself feeling better! read more