I've been dealing with some pretty intense sciatic pain the last month and was desperate to get help so decided to start looking for a Chiropractor. Today I got an appointment with the amazing Karen Kartch DC. After gently but firmly getting me "unstuck", she was able to stop the shooting pain and numbness going down my leg to a great degree. It's been several years since I've seen a Chiropractor, but I was seriously blown away at her medical intuitiveness and the effectiveness of the treatment. And of course I made another appointment for next week because I truly believe this course of action is going to really benefit me. If your in the SF Bay Area, I highly recommend her. read more

10 Stars! Dr. Kartch is absolutely incredible. I was referred to her by a friend in 2020 after dealing with chronic dizziness and back pain for over 6 months and my KP doctor couldn't diagnose the problem. Once I started seeing Dr. Kartch, she could feel my C2 and surrounding vertebra were out of alignment. After a number of visits, the dizziness and pain finally started to subside. I wouldn't be here healthy if it wasn't for her. She gave me strengthening exercises to help maintain my neck health. Dr. Kartch is one of the kindest souls I've ever met. She's warm, compassionate, optimistic and genuine. I loved our conversations every time I visited, it's like talking to a friend and her encouragement was incredibly beneficial for me. I recently moved and will miss her so much. Thankfully she had a referral for me to contact in my new location. I trust her completely. If you need a chiropractor or nutritionist, go see Dr. Kartch!! Her quote she has in her office is so true: If you don't make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness. Read that again, please. Health = Wealth read more

I call her GODNESS. She is THE BEST. Not good... but THE BEST. The first time I was treated by Dr. Karen Kartch was about 10 years ago. I had a back pain... but the type of pain that I couldn't stand up, lay down , walk or anything. I saw her and I got better with one appointment. I saw her another few times back that time but I got better with one appointment. She has the right tools, the knowledge and space to make you fill better with very few appointments. The price is reasonable. I actually would say it is worth every penny. I saw her another time few years ago and again the same "miracle" of recovery happened. Yesterday I went to her office again because my back pain came back. I couldn't find again a position to sleep without pain, I couldn't go to work, I had a hard time standing up... so I saw again. It is funny because she said I do not expect that you will feel better 100% today because it would be a miracle. Ok... I'm not going to say I got better 100% but believe me I got better at least 50% in less than 24h. This is a miracle considering the pain I had in less then 24h ago. She knows what she is doing. She has experience and sense of humor. She is the best. Really chiropractor GODNESS. You won't find not one as good as her. I tried other people in the last 10 years and I ended up always regretting because I didn't make an appointment with her. read more

I walked into Dr. Katch's office in January, fresh out of the hospital for mind-breaking headaches which were diagnosed as a pseudo-tumor and then later "unknown". I was not excited about a life-time of medications to control this condition and wanted to get to the bottom of it. Dr. Kartch did just that - she did a nutrition analysis and put me on a supplement program. I feel wonderful and have lost almost 30 lbs since January with her recommended change in lifestyle. On a personal note, Dr. Kartch is so genuinely caring that it is a pleasure to be in her care. My results were so powerful that I brought my 89 year old mother in to see Dr. Kartch and her health has substantially improved. She has more energy and mobility and she has also dropped some undesired weight. We feel like we are a poster family for Dr. Kartch's skills. She is a wonderful person with true healing skills. Peggy B, Oakland read more

Dr. Karen has been treating me for all three areas of her specialty (allergies, nutrition, & chiropractic) for a few months. I have wonderful things to say about all areas, but this review is about the chiropractic. Over the weekend, the stool I was standing on to hang something slipped out from under me. I slammed down and landed on my tailbone and elbows. Advil and margaritas got me through the weekend. On Sunday, in a world of pain, I left a voice mail at Dr. Karen's office. She called me back - not her assistant, but the good doctor herself - before 9am on Monday morning. I was in her office at 10am. I ached from head to toe. My tailbone throbbed, my elbows were turning shades of green and blue, even my neck, wrists, and ankles felt out of alignment. To say I was walking like an old lady would be generous. The first thing Dr. Karen did was put a heated pad on my back and left me to lie face down and relax for about 15 minutes. After Dr. Karen's gentle treatment, I felt worlds better! My instructions were simple - Aleve, Advil, an ice pack, and a soak in warm water, followed by an ice pack and a gentle walk. It is now a day later and I have an ice pack on my back after a great work out at my gym. Yes - I went to the gym! With Dr. Karen's help and recommendations, I am quite literally off the floor, back on my feet, and ready to go! I recommend Dr. Karen Kartch to anyone that has aches and pains. She is a true healer. read more

I have worked with Karen for the past couple of years and consider her a very gifted and compassionate healer. Her nutritional work gave me immediate results and continuing support for whatever symptoms my body was manifesting. Her chiropractic skills coaxed me back into alignment. Karen has a high degree of integrity and strongly supports true, inner healing rather than symptom management. I trust her and recommend her to anyone looking to optimize personal health and vitality. read more

COVID-19 UPDATE: There probably isn't any other chiropractor I'd go to in the Bay Area during a pandemic... but Dr. Kartch and her team are taking EXCELLENT care of me. It's apparent the minute you walk in the door this is an entirely new level of microbe management. In fact, Dr. K told me she worked with an MD to make sure the environment was as sterile and germ-free as possible. And, as usual, her chiro and nutrition expertise shines through. If you need to get out of pain, or just get put back into alignment, stop here. Arguably the safest chiro in the East Bay right now. read more

I have found Karen Kartch to be quite effective for the Nutrition Response Testing she has had me involved in for the past few years and I would recommend the process for anyone trying to be healthy. read more

Dr. Karen has helped me with so many difficult pain issues. She is very caring and spends quality time with her patients. She does muscle work as well as adjustments. Also, unlike many other chiropractors, the adjustments she gives hold up very well! I highly recommend her if you want to feel better NOW and in the long run! read more

Dr. Kartch has helped me immensely! I've been dealing with major health issues, including autoimmune disease, since I was 9 years old and spent most of my life trying different doctors and different techniques without any success. Through Dr. Kartch's nutrition program, I finally feel like I can function normally. Before going to see her, it was a challenge to go to work, socialize, and perform daily tasks because I was always so exhausted and feeling ill. Now, at 23, I finally feel energetic and mentally sharp - it's like being a whole new person. Dr. Kartch is extremely knowledgable and truly cares about her patients. I love going to see her and know that my health is in the very best hands! read more

I enjoyed seeing Dr. Kartch. She was very personable and also very intuitive in the way that she approaches her work. I've had pain in my arms and wrists for years, and after her methods, I've been almost completely pain free. She has a very kind and diligent staff, and is very flexible in scheduling. I would recommend anyone for Kartch Chiropractic. read more

Karen has cured my back pain 3 times. I have had pinched nerves and shifted discs; each time she has helped. If you are looking for relief, try her out. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Karen Kartch for over 11 years, during which she has helped me avoid migraine headaches, as well as dealing with the shoulder and neck stress I experience from many hours at the computer. I have seen a number of chiropractors in my adult years, and Karen is better than any of them at understanding the nuances of my neck adjustment. I have also had Karen treat my 6 year-old on several occasions and she has very good rapport with kids. read more

I have been working with Karen for over a year on both nutritional issues and post surgery recovery. Her knowledge and insight has been invaluable in my recovery process. Her optimistic attitude is contagious. Her positive energy and sense of humor make office visits both a learning experience as well as fun! I have had vertigo several times in my life. Each episode has involved a long and frustrating recovery. Most recently I worked with Karen using both supplements and adjustments, a treatment that I had never used before. I was delighted to find that my recovery was relatively short. Vertigo has not reoccurred. Karen's bedside manner is reassuring, caring and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her skills in nutrition education and chiropractic care. read more

I have always had some residual pain and tightness from a car accident years ago. When I experienced a flair and it began to interfere with my work and mobility, I decided it was time to seek professional help. I am so thankful I found Dr. Kartch. I felt relief after our first chiropractic session together and continued care with her as needed. I didn't realize that living without those twinges and discomfort was possible-- after a month of sessions with her I had a noticeable improvement in my quality of life. Since I started treatment here, I have taken up running and backpacking which I never dreamed would be activities I could enjoy. I highly recommend this practice and think Dr. Kartch and the front desk manager Stacey make a great team. They are kind and compassionate people who truly want you to feel your best. read more

Dr. Karen is great. I came in via a referral from a friend and decided to give it a try. Turns out nutrition response testing makes a lot of sense. It was a little bit hard at the beginning because I'm used to the usual quick fix (hide the symptom) type of experience, but I realized once again that in order to heal the body at it's core it takes time. It is a process not a fix. The reason for my visit was my desire to strengthen my immune system. Dr. Karen asked me to keep sugars, pork and meat out of my diet (did this for 3 months) and gave me some supplements. My immune system is stronger! I don't get cold sores anymore, don't get sick often anymore, and one time I did catch a cold that got worse I was able to overcome it without antibiotics which used to be a struggle. I really like doing the oil pulling too (1 teaspoon coconut oil swishing for 30mins every morning while I shower). My body has gotten used to eating less sugars and meat, and it asks for more veggies when it needs it. Overall, I feel stronger and healthier. Mainly immune system and nervous system, they both feel more in balance. I highly recommend Dr. Karen. She knows her stuff and is super friendly. I trust her and would love to take my relatives in Peru to her, unfortunately too far! read more

I only saw Karen for a few weeks. Shortly after I started my program I moved, but the weeks I spent with Karen were excellent. At first I was unsure it would be worth it because I was traveling a bit of a distance to get to her office but after the first visit my worries went away. She is knowledgable, kind, caring, and thorough. I trust her 100%. She answered all of my questions and is a genuine and professional practitioner. I would recommend anyone who is in need of nutritional therapy to seek out Dr. Kartch. Not to mention Stacy is a top notch office manager who is very knowledgable herself. I felt very cared for at Kartch Chiropractic. read more

Dr. Kartch has treated me for two sports injuries. Most recently she used the graston technique, exercises, stretching, and orthotics for my heel pain. I am so grateful that she didn't tell me simply to stop playing tennis and to stop running; instead she worked with me to get my heel and foot back into shape and pain free so that I can get back onto the court. Several years ago she also took care of my tennis elbow by using the graston technique. read more

When I went to see Dr. Kartch, I was suffering of dizziness which was really affecting my everyday's life. Dr. Kartch did some manipulation of my spine and skull, gave me routine exercises to do, and it cured me. I can now go back to my yoga class. It was amazing! Thank you. read more

My son is an athlete, who competes at the international level. During one training session, he suffered a severe ankle injury that sidelined him for six months. Even though his body had healed from the injury, there was still some noticeable swelling around the ankle and the scar tissue, that resulted from the injury, limited his movement. By using the Graston technique and chiropractic manipulation, Dr. Kartch was able to remarkably reduce the swelling and increase his range of motion - just in time for him to compete and do well at a recent international tournament. We're very glad to have found Dr. Kartch (and experience the benefits of the Graston technique first-hand) when the only other option we had was to remove the scar tissue through surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Kartch and the Graston technique to anyone facing a similar situation. read more

I was very vulnerable when I went to see Karen Kartch. I have to say I would NOT recommend her for any type of nutritional or digestional help. There is no cookie cutter way to treat people.. no one cure and i found her method NOT very methodical or compassionate. I would never ever again believe something like muscle testing again. I really believe that while there may be certain things blocking us from getting well, to throw a bunch of different methods of detoxing the body all at once with different suppliments can be very taxing on the body mind and spirit and quite dangerous.. I am now quite sick and lost my job, and am now fearing for my life partly because of what happened in her office and all the suppliments and cleanses i was put on... I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS WOMAN TO DO ANYTHING HAVING TO DO WITH HEALING YOUR GUT. I kick myself every day for having ever walked into her office. read more