I'm astounded at what just happened to me in the best way possible. I can't believe how good I feel. I spend far too many hours on the computer working from the couch and I really jacked up my back. I was rolling around on my living room floor in agonizing back pain at 4 o'clock this morning. By 1:00 today, I felt like blood and oxygen were entering my brain for the first time in my life. The pain relief is so incredible that I had to call a friend in disbelief just to tell someone. He did a combination of massage and breathing and possibly pressure points to alleviate extremely tight inflamed muscles and then followed by the best adjustment I've ever had by far. This man is a genius. Go! read more

I began going to see Justin at Santa Cruz Spine & Sport a few months ago. I have never seen as much improvement in my back pain by any other chiropracter ever! They also don't "push" you to get on a lengthy and expensive "program" of adjustments like other chiropracters i have been to. Justin uses an acupressure style system followed by adjustment. I have left each and every time feeling adjusted and the effects of his work last for days if not longer. I have also found that with his professional advice on how to continue taking care of my back, I have needed less and less adjustments b/c i am taking better care of my posture. Mahalo Justin! The customer service is also extremely professional and friendly! 5 SHAKAS! read more

It WORKS! and this is coming from someone who has gone to WAYYYY too many chiropractors in her life for being as young as i am! These too doctors are great, down to earth, understanding, somewhat funny (ha) guys who really know what they are doing (i think just kidding)!! Whats unique about them is that they are young guys who do the activities that you like to do, so know exactly what pain you are feeling, where they can push to make you squeal, and most importantly how to fix it. Unlike a lot of doctors who just want you to keep coming back, and give you the death stare and worried voice that you used to get from your grandma when you were young, saying "if you don't you'll be sorry!" They only want to see you if its not fixed but as soon as your feeling better or the pains gone then they practically kick you out of the office, or maybe its just me they are kicking out? The A.R.T method they use is a mixture of rainbows and ice cream, they uses butter knifes and creams that turn your skin to ice, and assure you it will feel better after about 10 seconds of excruciating pain, then again that still may just be me...haha no really the method feels great, its not your traditional cracking, or popping that you always wonder if is really safe. They use massage techniques to get the blood flow flowing and your body doing 90% of the healing. Great guys, Great practice, Great healing, and Great Success! read more

A true Healer ! Was seeing " Dr. J " 3 times a week following a rear end car crash. Firstly , the crash happened in another state,& I was paying " out of pocket " for treatment despite the crash being clearly " not my fault" . Never had a " personal injury case" so Justin gave me some frank advice on how the " system" worked so I could get the treatment I desperatly needed .Good advice can be worth alot. The treatment I received was terrific! A combination of Accupresssure & spinal adjustments, soon helped my neck " unlock". I was amazed time and again,how accuratly he would pinpoint trouble spots " ,knots"and how much relief his accupressure techniqe and adjustments gave. My wrist were also " jammed" and he showed his healing knowledge is not limited to the Spine. Readjusting my wrist really helped! So glad I didn't have to go to a " seperate other " Doctor-- if McLeod was less knowledgeable ,I relize I easily could have. I also just have to mention how efficiently the office is run. I was usualy in - and - out in 20 -30 minutes! The time of your appointment is when you are seen . The smiling secretary greets you ,usualy by name,a professional assistant preps you , maybe with some heat pads ,so you are relaxed and " in position" ,then the Dr. Walks in , works his magic, & you're outa there ... Feeling much better. read more

Doctor McLeod got me in at the last minute before the Christmas holiday and fixed me up!!! So grateful. read more

What an excellent chiropractic experience, everyone was so kind, helpful, informative and I feel great. The building is beautiful, very big nice rooms, great ambiance compared To some of the places I have been. Sylvia at the front desk is incredible, so sweet, and Justin took time to really get to know me and the issues I was needing help with. I really love the style he uses which is like deep massage and acupressure with adjustments and homework if needed. I leave feeling great and the adjustments truly changed the way my body moves, no more pain! After going to several others in the Area that just didn't provide excellent care I am so grateful to have found an awesome Chiro! Thank you! read more

My experience with Dr. McLeod has been wonderful. I have had really poor back posture my entire life, and have experienced really bad back pain because of it. After only a few months I could see and feel a vast improvement in my posture. He is really good at pinpointing problem areas, and provides a number of recommendations (including exercises and stretches) to keep posture in check. He combines spinal adjustments with an acupressure technique. The office staff is super friendly, and the office itself has a relaxing air to it. As a graduate student finding back relief has been essential. I recommend Dr. McLeod to anyone that is seeking relief for minor back pain or looking for a comprehensive and prolonged treatment plan for more serious back problems. He won't disappoint! read more

In addition to making gentle adjustments, Justin was helpful in suggesting exercises to help me surf. His office staff is a pleasure to work with as well. read more

Truly the best chiropractor I've ever seen. I would recommend him to anybody who is persnickity about their back-health, and to anyone who is having any body problems in general. Office staff are 5 star as well, which makes the whole environment and experience that much better. A dear, local business! Justin and company, as a whole, are one of the many details of my life in Santa Cruz that I miss most - can't be thankful enough for all they did for me while I was a patient. read more

Justin and his team have been absolutely incredible. After suffering with chronic pain in my neck and back for almost two years, I feel so much better. When any signs of pain do show up, a quick visit and I'm back on track. Justin has you come in as needed, and doesn't pressure signing up for x amount of sessions far into the future. He also is incredible at not just adjustments, but body work and ART too. I also love that after each session, I get to work with a PT on movement patterns and mobility. Great spot! Highly recommended. read more

Dr McLeod is the man! I have known and been treated by him for years and he is as good as they get!

"It turns out that taking up competitive beach volleyball is pretty hard on one's body. My right shoulder and neck in particular have become a problem. I started seeing Dr. Justin and have consistently had great relief and progress in my shoulder joint and neck pain. Dr. J also treats my son's shoulder issues that have arisen from lots of surfing - and my boyfriend's neck problems from previous car accidents. I really appreciate that Dr. J takes the time to educate me how to take better care of myself with my home exercises and I always learn a little more anatomy and how things function. I hand out his business card to people after because of my confidence in his skills and integrity. Thanks Dr. J!" read more

After seeing two other chiros, I went to SC Sport and Spine and was able to see Dr. McLeod. I had been experiencing chronic neck and shoulder pain which was causing a loss of sleep and discomfort while driving. Justin is warm and friendly which puts me at ease. He listened to my concerns about having my neck manipulated and was respectful of my fears. Instead of using more aggressive methods, he worked on my trigger points with deep pressure and massage. Another note, Justin tested the range of motion and strength of my neck which no other practitioner did. That helped to me to realize where my areas of weakness were. It's been a few months now and I'm down to visiting "as needed." This service has been by far, the best I've received since moving to Santa Cruz. If you want to work with someone who is a true professional and very gifted at what he does, Dr. McLeod is your man. Note: I use my health insurance for each visit so I'm not sure how much payement would be without it. read more

My son was leaving town for the weekend and we were going to stop by our chiropractor for a badly needed adjustment before we headed to the airport to catch a flight. Unfortunately the office was closed. Spine and Sport came to mind and on a long shot, we drove over and went into the office. The receptionists were very sweet and listened to our story. Also listening was Dr. Justin McLeod, from the other side of the office. He came out to meet us and told us to come on back. He zeroed in on the issues and was able to help my son in a quick and efficient manner. Dr. McLeod explained his chiropractic philosophy which, in short, is to massage around the area then adjust it. His adjustment held and my son came home from a weekend of dance with a scholarship! Thank you Dr. McLeod, for opening up your heart and your practice to someone in need. read more

I had suffered terrible pain in my left foot for over a year after an ankle fracture. I didn't think it would ever improve. I had had injections from my Podiatrist, many visits to physical therapy and nothing helped. I wish I had thought of Chiropractic sooner and once I did I checked out Yelp reviews and asked around and found Dr. McCleod. This guy is GOOD!!! One visit and immediate improvement! He spent a lot of time with me with deep tissue work and the results were and still are amazing! Not just for backs, people. He fixed my foot! read more

Justin's healing of the mortal framework is as glorious in his new location as it was in his previous location. He's truly in a class by himself, sort of like, y'know, The Beatles of chiropractic healthcare. read more

I am seeing Justin for the 2nd time & he is fantastic. He gets to know his clients and wants to see them get healthy and be active again. He is smart, personable and gets results. He is also great at providing a window of estimated visits early on that are realistic and shorter than what I expect to hear. Yes, he gets into trigger areas and sometimes it hurts. But the hurt isnt long and I always leave feeling better and with noticeably improved functionality. He is the best, his office space is very professional and he is extremely thorough. read more

Justin is competent, caring and responsive. I. got the help I needed with my back and leg issues in a few weeks of focused sessions with him, after which I was able to move on to a regime of physical therapy and exercise. A big improvement from very limited mobility! read more

I am a big believer in holistic healthcare and taking care of one's body. If you're an active person, it is especially important to make sure your muscle tissues are regularly taken care of to maintain mobility. It is for this reason that I regularly seek the powerful hands and technique of Tiffany; an amazing trigger point massage therapist. read more

Dr. McLeod is very gentle and systematic to his approaches. I had back pains for years. On one vacation abroad, the pain was so severe that I could not walk and had to be in a wheelchair. Upon returning to SC, I went to see a chiropractor for adjustments. The treatments were aggressive (but I didn't know any better back then), yet it seemed helped me for hours. Then at home, I would collapse because I could not support myself. Even though I was told I would get better after a few more treatments. I could not wipe off fears of falling down again. A friend of mine referred me to Dr. McLeod. To my surprise, he did not proceed to adjust my back on the first day. He did something... so subtle that I can't remember.. to relieve my pains. He said he needed to wait for the inflammation to go away and would start adjust me. After a couple of more visits, he started treating me, but again, he was extremely gentle and did not crack my bones at all. What I liked about his practice the most was that he would have me to do some exercises so I could help myself to get better. Like other reviewers said, he would not pressure you to sign up for "maintenance" sessions. I think he believes we should be ale to maintain our body. Dr, McLeod soft touches helped me to be pain free for almost two years now. Now my husband sees him and is getting better. I highly recommend Dr. McLeod! read more