I am a current client of Dr. Josh and I live, and go to his Office in Tahoe. At about 11 am. I was in Gardnerville on unrelated business yesterday and my back started to act up. I called Dr. Josh at his Gardnerville office and left a voicemail to see if he could get me in at when they open, even though the message told me they did not open until 3pm that day. Dr. Josh called me back a few minutes later and told me he lived a few miles away and he would come in to see me. He was there in a few minutes and adjusted my back, then went back home. This man and his service is 5 star! Thank you Dr. Josh! read more

Best chiropractor! My whole family has been going to Dr. Josh for years. I don't know what we would do without him!

I've been a patient of Dr. Welch for about a month now, I have a bad lower back etc. since I started with Dr. Welch my adjustments have been amazingly smooth, no wrenching or jarring of the body whatsoever. I'm THANKFUL he is a must see when in pain, he has a flexible pay scale and awesome treatment plans. I'm already seeing results from his easy approach with adjustments, his knowledge is through the roof and he came highly recommended from a few local friends. Thank You Dr. Welch read more

EXCELLENT! I went in because my back was hurting a lot. the secretary was very nice when I got there and the doctor very professional. I felt relieved after the first session and will definitely go back to make sure my back is OK again VERY affordable pricing and clean environment. read more

I was referred to Safe Haven by another medical practitioner, and I am so thankful for that referral! Safe Haven keeps a low profile and relies on word of mouth advertising. They truly are worth telling friends, family, and even strangers about! When I first found Safe Haven Dr. Stew was the chiropractor. His years of working with Doctors without Borders had changed his outlook on chiropractic care and made for a simplified business model. I didn't have health insurance so their flexible "pay what you can" model was a treat--and even allowed the whole family to get more frequent adjustments. When Josh took over the business I was delighted to experience the same level of care and compassion. Whenever I was adjusted at Safe Haven laughter would erupt as my energy was restored and aligned. I am a web designer and deal with injuries from excessive computer use. My daughter got her first chiropractic treatment when she was just a week old. I have always felt completely safe in the care of Safe Haven. They know what they're doing and live the chiropractic philosophy. Thank you for bringing health to my body! read more

I am from San Jose but rented a home for a week in Meyers, right outside of South Lake Tahoe. I was pushing around a heavy vacuum cleaner when I felt a stabbing pain in my back and fell to the floor. On the floor, I had my tablet nearby and used Yelp to find a chiropractor that was local and called Dr. Josh. On the phone he was very comforting and gave me advice on what to do next. He said he could stop by my place after his office hours, which he did. The treatment he gave me provided quite a bit of relief. Before the treatment, I could barely get around on my hands and knees and with excruciating pain. About 30 minutes after the treatment, I was able to walk downstairs to the bedroom, surprising my wife. Dr. Josh gave me his cell number and said if anything came up, to call him. What a guy! So my review is based upon one treatment only and Dr. Josh's considerate response to my situation. I am back in San Jose and seeing my local chiropractor and getting better each day. Thanks again Dr. Josh. read more

This is the next generation of Safe Haven ...how wonderful that we have Dr. Josh (a Tahoe native) carrying forward the tradition of healing! Safe Haven has evolved with Dr Josh and Joline at the helm...now a hub of Meyers community with yoga, Circles of the Heart, drumming and more. My family and I have been helped toward healing by Dr. Josh's hands....and we look forward to joining in growing Safe Haven as a integral part of our Community! read more

Dr. Josh got me in within an hour and a half. He was very patient and open with me regarding the type of treatment he was using on me. I was in tremendous pain when I arrived...but after treatment, I felt HUGE relief! So grateful I went to Dr. Josh while I was here in South Lake on vacation! If I lived here...he would be my chiropractor!! read more

First off I have never been to a chiropractor but I had been plagued by pain in my ribs/back and neck for quite sometime. Normally I can stretch these areas by myself, but this time I couldn't and it was affecting my sleep/waking me up from the pain. My wife and I were on honeymoon in South Lake staying at the Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort and definitely "out of network" for medical care. So we checked on Yelp and found Dr. Welsh. He accepted walk-ins and was walking distance from where we were staying! He made me feel very comfortable, asked all the right questions and answered all of my concerns. After my adjustment - which was painless (I was a little apprehensive), he showed me some stretches to do to help keep my back happy. I felt his pricing was right on par for a "walk in" and he offered a lower amount if I needed to return, which I didn't need to do. Dr. Welch was exactly who I needed to save our trip! read more

Having Fibromyalgia, I can not tolerate adjustments from most chiropractors. Doc Josh is NOT most chiropractors. He has a gentle technique that gives me consistent relief without suffering pain and stiffness afterward. Plus, he's really nice. If you go to his website you can book your own appointment. He has an app for that, too. read more

Best. Ever. I have been struggling with a pain from a dislocated rib for months. Went to chiropractors before several times. No result. It wasn't until I came here when I felt the pain to go away. If anyone is familiar with a dislocated rib, you would know how frustrating this kind of pain is. Simple breathing is a pure pain. Came here for one session and it was FIXED! No pain at all after one session! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! read more

Dr. Josh is a spectacular chiropractor. He was nice enough to see me and my brother while we both fell while snowboarding at heavenly mountain. He was very knowledgeable and help me to a speedy recovery. Thank you Dr. Josh! read more

Great care, Dr. Josh is very skilled. Simple, but top notch clinic. Helped my back and hamstring pain immensely.

After suffering from migraines all my life, I finally started searching for different ways to deal with them. Dr. Josh was recommended to me by a friend and I could not be happier. This is my first time visiting a chiropractor and the experience has been great. Appointments are very easy to make, walk-ins are welcome as well which is super convenient. The receptionist is very nice and helpful and Dr. Josh is personable and really has the patient's best interest in mind. Cannot recommend this office enough! read more

Dr. Josh is a highly gifted healer...He is dedicated to each patient reaching their maximum potential.

Dr Josh is wonderful. I have gone to him for many years. He always knows where I'm hurting and fixes it every time.

Best Chiropractor in Tahoe, hands down. (no pun intended)

I am so thankful to Dr. Josh for heping me to understand the bodys potential to heal it self through chiropractic care. I find him to be calm and peaceful and easy to talk to. He is eager to answer any of my questions about what he does and why. He can also adjust your K-9 friend. I would definately recemond Dr. Josh for anyone who is new to chiropractic care, or anyone who may have had a bad experience somewhere else, or just everyone. He is definately someone who loves what they do. read more

After becoming seriously injured in a car accident a few years back I unfortunately have been to multiple Chiropractors and have become familiar with the difference between a Chiropractor who genuinely cares about his patients and has the knowledge to help them and the ones who are only after the $$$$. Dr Josh is without a doubt one of the rare Dr's who actually cares for his patients well being and will go above and beyond to make sure they are on their way to good health. I previously treated with another Chiropractor in SLT but after issues with an mis-billed insurance problem I woke up one morning to find myself in great pain and no one I felt comfortable treating with. I called a couple different other locations in town and unfortunately was unable to be fitted in for an appointment... when I called Safe Haven and explained my situation he told me to come right in and he would stay late to take care of me despite being a new patient. I was exceptionally pleased by the very thorough evaluation he gave me and the precise adjustment's I needed. Because of the great care I have received at Safe Haven I have continued to be a regular patient for over a year now and have always been exceptionally pleased with the positive impact the adjustments have made on my health. I have also suggested his practice to friends and they have also been exceptionally pleased with the care they received. The philosophy of Safe Haven is to treat for good health instead of just treating the illness. They really do care about their patients and good health in the community in general. It's not a traditional medical office feel of lot's of health care workers treating the illness instead of the person. I have also treated with Dr Jordan on a couple of instances and was also very pleased with his adjustments as well. Another big plus is that they also offer adjustments for dogs which is very hard to find. We have taken our pet to be adjusted multiple times and he always is happy to get a quick once over.I really wish more medical professionals would carry the same philosophy that Safe Haven does. They are an asset to the community. read more

Dr. Josh has helped so many times and without his care I would be in pain. I go in on a pretty regular basis and I have not had any problems in years. He is truly a wonderful and healing doctor. read more

I found Safe Haven and Dr Josh after my previous chiropractor moved. A friend referred me here. I had a great experience both with the doctor and with the office person. Dr Josh has a good touch, neither too hard, nor too light. He zeroed in on the problem quickly and resolved it for me that day. After months of pain, I walked out feeling great. I also like that he seems interested in keeping patients healthy, not just treating problems. read more

I've been going to Dr. Josh for a few years now very sporadically. I have anxiety around any kind of doctors and so I don't go as often as I should even if my body needs it (also maybe I didn't always have the money). I don't live in Lake Tahoe anymore but I visit many times a month and I'm going to try harder to make it to Safe Haven when I'm there. I saw him at his new location because I felt like crap. I'm only 33 but my body feels like it's pushing 90. I hadn't seen Dr. Josh in many years and he still recognized me. He worked his magic on me and I felt better. I definitely didn't feel my best but that's because there's a lot wrong with me. I know I would feel awesome if I kept the visits up. read more

Dr Josh such a cool guy! Welcoming, knowledgeable, amazing healer...I was afraid to go to the chiropractor before a friend referred me to him. I finally convinced my boyfriend to pay him a visit and he's a full on believer now too read more

Dr. Josh was amazing. I slipped a rib, I'm from out of town. He took me in the same day and fixed me up so I can hit the slopes again. He's also a cool cat! read more

Dr. Josh is great! My entire family goes to see him on a fairly regular basis. His approach to chiropractic practice is holistic and balanced. I really appreciate not having to deal with a a hard-sell style practice or having to make significant financial commitments when I need an adjustment. Josh listens intently to the needs and concerns that we have and has consistently delivered results. read more

Walked into to the office after tweaking my back on the ski hill and Dr. Josh straightened me right out. Friendly, professional and effective. Highly recommended read more

Dr. Welch welcomed me as a tourist here in Tahoe and his care was extraordinary. I'm pregnant and came off an unexpectedly bumpy boat ride with a thrown back and severe sciatica that left me nearly unable to walk a day later. I looked up area chiropractors on Yelp and decided to give him a try. He was kind, paid attention to my issues, worked very carefully with me and my pregnancy, showed me exercises, and was even willing to work with my insurance - giving me a lower rate. I'm pretty sure that without him I would have been bound in my hotel bed for the remainder of my vacation instead of biking and walking around beautiful Lake Tahoe. Thank you for taking care of me, Dr. Welch! I wish he would move to my home town! read more

Dr Josh Welch cares about his patients and helping them on their path to recovery, as well as keeping them in the best condition every day. Try him out, can't get better service in Tahoe! read more

Dr Josh is amazing.... I get frequent adjustments so I can continue to play hard in the outdoors and work hard at my 62 years of age. I often over-do it and so to Dr. Josh's office I go, to walk out all limber and happy hunky dorky. Yay! He is friendly, professional and effective. Highly recommended. (Yeah, I copied and pasted that from another review, but it's exactly how I feel too.) read more

Dr. Josh is a great guy and a great doctor. He spends as much time with you as you need, answers questions and is trying to help build a healthy, vibrant community in South Lake Tahoe. The atmosphere is very mellow and relaxing, just like when Dr. Stew was around. Dr. Josh brings a lot of enthusiasm and passion to his craft and I'm excited about going in for an adjustment every week. read more

Dr. Josh is the best chiropractor hands down that I have ever seen. He is personable he loves to educate which is a huge plus to me, because I really like to learn about what's going on. He has a great personality and it amazes me how great he is at his job. I have had problems with my neck and back for years and after seeing him and having an adjustment I feel like a new person. I highly recommend anyone that needs results in the neck back shoulder area to definitely see him. He is the absolute best read more

I have been going to Safe Haven for 12 or 13 years. I have also worked for Dr. Stew & Hillary. I LOVE going there! I have grown, gotten healthier, felt better, become more balanced & centered with the wonderful adjustments, love, care & I have learned so much from them. I have grown spiritually, mentally, physical, emotionaly & am in alot less pain than before I started being adjusted regularly. I know that going there has changed my life & my sons life. My son is almost 19 now but when he was 4 he was "diagnosed" with kidney stones. We were in & out of hospitals in Reno, the Bay area & Sacramento. We never knew when it (he was going to passing them, normally it was several stones @ once) was going to happen & our whole life was on hold when it did happen, usually for a couple to a few weeks at a time. The Doctors didn't know what was going on as he was the 51st child in the United States to have what he had. They kept running tests. They kept putting him on different drugs, that would cause severe side effects, which in turn they would put him on another drug to take care of that side effect. It was a domino effect. Eventually he was taking several drugs. He was getting horrible leg cramps & nauseated & vomitting constantly. Then someone told me about Safe Haven. We both started going there when my son was in second grade. I took him off ALL the drugs, started doing organic diet as well as I could & changed his eating habits which wasn't to drastic since we already ate healthy. We started getting adjusted regularly & he didn't have 1 kidney stone for a few years. He very rarely gets one anymore. When he does its usually when he hasn't been getting regular adjustments. Since then my son has had Dr. Stew speak in his home school classes & he promotes the huge difference chiropratic has made in our lives & with his health. It has changed us both for the better! We are so grateful for The Bittmans & for the awesome people they are & the incredible difference they have made in our lives. Working with them for about a year I saw many miracles & wonderful stories from getting adjusted. Its a blessing to get adjusted & feels so good! My dogs LOVE going there & getting adjusted too! Dr. Josh has recently bought the practice. We still go out there weekly. We love the things Dr. Josh has to offer. He may be "NEW" as a Chiropractor but he is VERY knowledgable & gifted. I have had some great adjustments from Dr. Josh & so has my son. Change is always difficult for people. New things people are afraid to experience. Dr. Stew has his "special" touch & incredible adjustments. He also has been doing this for many, many years. Dr. Josh is new & experience is just going to help him continue to be better & better! I feel since I have been adjusted by both of these wonderful men I can say they are both gifted! We welcome Dr. Josh, his wife Jolene & kids with open arms. We are so grateful to have them taking over the practice. They are very loving folks following & living their dream. I worked at Safe Haven when Dr. Josh & Jolene started coming there. Now I have seen them follow their dreams, succeed & Im truly blessed to have both Dr. Stew & Hillary & Dr. Josh & Jolene in my life. Im very thankful to have the opprutunity to have the great adjustments they both offer. I believe its a blessing for all of us to be a part of the Safe Haven family! Thank you for continuing to do adjustments Dr. Stew & for wonderful mentors you & Hillary have both been to myself & my son. Thanks Dr. Josh & Jolene for conquering all you have to be where you are today. You are both learning, loving, helping, wonderful inspirations to us & Im so proud of you & excited your here! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! YOU ALL ROCK!!! Chiropractic changes lives...for the better! read more

Dr. Josh takes his time to assess what is going on with your body and then skillfully adjusts what needs taking care of. I walk out of there feeling better and have more mobility. He has a kind manor and makes you feel comfortable. I recommend him. Go on.. drop in or make an appointment. read more

Horrible wreck on snowboard= bad whiplash!!! I see a chiro regularly, but due to a horrible wreck on ski vacation, I went to see Dr. Josh Welch. Twice. I had really badly pinched nerves that resulted in some neuropathy too. He was able to get me in for an appointment IMMEDIATELY, and he manipulated my neck back into it's proper place and brought the rest of me into alignment too! Rates were very reasonable, especially for a walk-in patient, and when in the south Lake area, I will definitely see him again! read more

Dr Josh is amazing! After a bad car accident my body was at 20% of its normal range of motion, he took the time to listen to my concerns and set a realistic healing regimen showing me the power of my body healing itself. I can't thank him enough and now I get adjusted regularly:) Love this place read more

I have lived in South Lake Tahoe for 20 years and have seen five different chiropractors in this area. I can say without any hesitation that Dr. Josh has provided by far the best care and services. Dr Josh is the only chiropractor I have seen who has provided immediate results. I left his office after my first visit feeling noticeable relief from my ailments. My husband even noticed a difference without me even mentioning my recent adjustment to him. I was very surprised to see another reviewer describe Dr Josh negatively. I have never found him to be awkward in the slightest. He is not at all in-your-face, if that qualifies as awkward, but I much prefer a gentle personality anyways. Overall I have found him to be incredibly compassionate and informative, and most importantly, a great chiropractor. He worked on me throughout my pregnancy (which I credit for my fast and easy labor) and I continue to trust him to work on my infant child. I would (and do) recommend him to everyone in need of a chiropractor. read more

Dr. Welch helped my son immensely. My 11 year old had struggled with bed wetting for years and with a few careful treatments from Dr. Welch, my son is now free to travel and participate in sleepovers without embarrassment. His confidence has grown and is free from this unconscious problem. Thank you for your professionalism and expertise! read more

I could not disagree more with the negative comment left about Dr. Josh. My husband and I moved to Lake Tahoe in June. The day we got here my husband became very sick....He had horriable migrains, body aches and could barely get out of bed. After going to the ER he was told her had altitude sickness and there was nothing they could do for him. I've never seen my husband in so much pain and we would have done just about anything to make him at least more comfortable. A friend of mine who has lived here her whole life suggested we see Dr. Josh, that he may be able to help my husband. I was very skeptical, but it was worth a try. Because my husband was in so much pain, there was no way he was going to be able to withstand the car ride all the way to Meyers....I talked with Josh and he drove to our house at around 8pm that night. He was very easy to talk to, explained many things to us and answered all of our questions. My husband was VERY comfortable with him. After he adjusted my husband he offered to adjust my whole family, and did. We had got to Tahoe the day before and after being in a Uhual for 13 hours he did exactly what I needed. My daughter is in sports and he too helped relieve some of her pain. The next day my husband woke up with no headache and feeling like a new man. Oh, and did I mention that at the time we were broke! After moving expenses we didn't have anything to give to Josh. Not that that mattered to him. He seemed very concerned about my husband and understood our sittuation. I am now 9 months pregnant and go to Josh for my lower back pain. He is extremly gentle but get's the job done. I walk out of his office everytime feeling revived. I am personally writting this review because I googled his name since I lost the number and wanted to talk with him about my upcomming birth. I saw a negative comment about him and thought I would share my story. I would strongly recommend Dr. Josh to anyone, and I do! read more