I booked an online appointment which was time consuming and painful process (fill all my personal information, insurance, create and account on ZocDoc). I got 5 emails and 4 text messages before my appointment to make sure I was going to be there and they add all my information. The day of the appointment, I show up to her office 10 minutes ahead of my first appointment and the front desk lady who was as nice as a prison door asks me to enter my phone number in their iPad which doesn't recognize my number. After telling them I was here to see Dr Kathryn, they tell me that she's not available for 2 weeks and they could re-schedule me then. it was very disappointing experience not only because they waste my time but that after 5 emails and 4 text messages they could figure out that she was not available for 2 weeks it's insane to me. read more

Kathryn Riley, DC - Chiropractors Near Me - Mountain View, California

I love Dr. Riley! I had never seen a chiropractor before and I first saw her back in July when I pulled my back and was in agonizing pain for days. She took the time to explain everything to me thoroughly and she's just a joy to work with. I've seen some reviews mention her explaining charges and how everything works and them feeling like she's trying to pull money out of you...I didn't feel that way at all. Yes, she explained costs and sessions but to me it came off in a way to make you understand that seeing a chiropractor isn't something you just do in one appointment, and that it can take time to see real progress. She was not pushy at all, and even brought costs down for me since my insurance wasn't in network for her. Highly recommend! read more

I have been seeing Dr Riley for the past few years. She is very compassionate and caring. I recently came back from Hawaii. I hiked and slipped on lava rocks and sprained my ankle. Dr Riley adjusted my ankle last week. I came back into the office today and asked her to adjust my leg. She suggested some stretches for my hips. I highly recommend Dr. Riley! read more

This review is long overdue. I have been a patient of Dr Riley for six years. I initially came to her because of the chronic neck and back pain that I carried around as an overworked parent of a young child. She did a thorough physical exam and x-rays, and recommended a treatment approach including at-home therapy to do in-between chiropractic adjustments. It took persistence in following the protocol, but after a few months my pain was gone and I eventually achieved full range-of-motion in my neck and shoulders under her care. At that point, I decided to come in at intervals for maintaining this achieved spinal health. Correction of spine deformation takes a long time, and although I no longer have chronic pain, I can see the progress made by using her recommended at-home therapy and periodic adjustments during my annual assessment. She thoroughly explains anatomy and function during the assessments, measuring progress through angle measurement on x-ray images. I'm delighted that my progress in correcting spinal alignment now will help to prevent more chronic pain in the future. And when an issue pops up, I'm now able to quickly treat it. A few weeks ago, I tweaked my lower back moving heavy items in the garage, and one treatment from Dr Riley resolved my pain. To me, it is very well worth the time and effort. I look forward to seeing Dr Riley, as she is so personable, down-to-earth and caring. When my son was 6, he injured his back by jumping off a tall bed and landing hard in a strange way. I noticed that, after looking down at his schoolwork for a while, he would roll his head around like his neck was bothering him. So, I took him to see Dr. Riley. She was so gentle and patient with him, and she was able to show us through x-ray the alignment issue in his neck. She knows how to interact with children, I think due to her former career as a school teacher. She started him on 'tractioning' by lying on a Denneroll cushion for several minutes each day, which we were able to do at home by attaching an ipad to the underside of our dining room table and allowing him to watch a cartoon. Every other week, we also brought him to Dr Riley for an adjustment. Within several months, he had stopped rolling his head around and was able to read for a long duration without discomfort. At his one year assessment, he showed a huge improvement in the curvature of his neck! We kept up the momentum for another two years, with intermittent adjustments and tractioning at home. He currently has no discomfort, and he has an appreciation for spine health at a young age. Being a very physical child, he experiences sports injuries every once in a while. I never hesitate to bring him to Dr. Riley for an adjustment to help with the healing process. She has helped myself and my son so much that my husband finally started seeing her to address his posture and back pain struggles. His is a long recovery road, but Dr Riley is keeping it educational and fun. He is taking better care of himself with the adjustments and at-home therapy, and he has less pain in his back and knees as a result. Dr. Riley has had an immense, positive impact on the health of our entire family. Thank you Dr. Riley, for all you have given us! read more

This review was long long overdue but I always wanted to spread words about Dr. Kathryn Riley. I saw her many many times on and off for different issues over last 6-7 years. She was quickly able to fix some severe issues such as lingering chronic backpains and slip disc that Ortho or Physical therapy couldn't resolve and recovery was slow. With her adjustments, the progress was miraculous, given how severe the situation was. I also recommended her to some of my friends and she fixed their long standing issues like tennis elbow and back pain. Dr. Riley is an extremely experienced chiropractor. I have tremendous faith in her practice and I would just - it totally works. I am grateful to her. read more

Discovered Dr. Riley through our company's health fair. She's very sweet and patient. Everything was complimentary except the $50 for x-rays. She didn't give her the "car salesman" vibe trying to squeeze every penny from me. She even retook a xray that wasn't to what she needed free of charge. Too bad she's out of network for ppo blue cross. Still, her office was kind to lend me the xrays to show another office. read more

Kathryn Riley, DC - New location - Chiropractors Near Me - Mountain View, California

I was hesitant initially because I was used to another Chiropractor but had to change due to my insurance. Dr Riley has a light touch but do not misjudge the positive effects if, like me, you are used to lots of back cracking. She spent time showing me exactly what the the issues were in my neck and lower back. She taught me what to do re my neck so that I reduce the chances of having a hump on my upper back as i get older . Its working. She aligns my spine and shoulders / posture and i feel so much better about 30 minutes after I leave. She also is keeping me out of the chronic pain I used to have due to a lower disc issue. Thank you Dr Riley read more

Dr Riley has been my Dr. For 11 years now. With a L5 S1 situation, she has helped me stay the competitive kid that I am today! Without her will and desire to heal, I'd be a wreck today. Thanks Dr. Riley, Your much needed! -Bill Sherman- Professional Disc Golfer 2k3-present read more

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Strange experience. Felt uncomfortable. Brittle. Money focused over patient treatment focus (which brings in the money somehow). Reception is awkward, and ignorant. Seems like she rents space from another Chiropractor. I saw the X-rays she insisted on taking. I could tell they were lousy as I do have some experience taking them. I will have to get them done over again. Had 2 appointments, has skill but not listening to what I said well enough, and so that was enough for me to move on. read more

I started seeing Dr. Riley 4 months ago when my headaches were becoming completely unbearable. These headaches would debilitate me to the point of not being able to do anything but lie in bed. When I initially made an appointment, I thought I would be adjusted right away, however, I was brought to a room to be educated about how my body works and why I was experiencing the pain I was feeling. Initially I was a little upset because I had been in a lot of pain and wanted to get an adjustment, but I was happy that Dr. Riley was taking my pain seriously and felt it necessary to gather scans on my neck and back. Come to find out, I was in a LOT worse shape than I had initially thought. Dr. Riley set me up with a plan that not only worked with my work schedule but she also allowed me to make payments thus working with my financial situation as well. Over the last 4 months, I have had only 3 headaches, when I used to get them on a daily basis!! Dr. Riley has done wonders on my neck and has provided me with equipment to use at home to further my progress. I am so thankful for her help and for the care she has provided for me. The office staff is welcoming and the sign in process is seamless. The only problem with the office would be the parking situation. Every time I went, I had to park at a nearby lot and climb through some brush because the chiropractor lot was always full. (Mostly with individuals associated with the day care center next door) They even have signs up that says something along the lines of "Silicon Valley Chiropractor Center, all others will be towed" but they clearly aren't towing anyone.. maybe they should start? None the less, I would definitely recommend Dr. Riley to any of my friends for the amazing work she has done for me. read more

Dr. Riley was amazing in helping me relieved my neck, upper and lower back pain after an accident.

Oh boy, this is probably the worst experience me and my wife had at a chiropractor. The entire team at this facility works to hook a suffering patient and reel him/her into expensive care. Riley talks something that sounds like, uh, science, she calls it "biophysics". But when it comes to care, all she is interested is money. She and her team will sit you down, scare you of your condition and sometimes one, sometimes multiple people will talk to you about how much it is going to cost you. A felt like I was in a vacation resort sale. It is surprising that establishments like these continue to mint money despite their obvious quackery. read more

Dr. Riley was very kind and caring. I immediately felt better and would recommend her to anyone. She aligned my spine and for the first time in years I am walking without a limp. She accepted my insurance and there were no payment issues at all. Dr. Riley is the best !!! read more

I was referred to Dr Riley by my Ob/Gyn because of my constant tingling and numbness in my fingers after my pregnancy. On the first day of my appointment Dr Riley did a through exam of my condition by asking various questions about my symptoms and then she explained what might be the root cause of the numbness and why it's still happening even after 4 months of delivery. I am regularly seeing the Dr and my numbness has reduced considerably. Without the numbness or tingling I am able to do my daily activities without any effort. I am glad I was referred to Dr Riley, she is very friendly and kind person who believes in fixing the root cause of the pain rather then just fix it temporarily and be done. Her staff is super friendly too. I would definitely recommend her to others read more

I see Dr. Riley regularly on Tuesday evenings. I've been going to her for over a year now. The ladies at the front desk, particularly Ada, are lovely as is Dr. Riley. She is very knowledgeable about chiropractic care. My neck curve isn't great (my neck is too straight). As such, the adjustments and traction work we do together focus on bringing back this natural curve. She works with you and your insurance plan in a way that is fair and straight forward. I would recommend her, her demeanor and her ability to alleviate pain without reservation. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Riley on and off since 2008. She has been very helpful in mitigating and fixing my lower back, shoulder and neck problems. In addition I have a serious case of misalignment and she was the only chiropractor that was able to address it. She is thorough as she takes X-rays on the first session, takes a lot of measurement, and verifies the various range of motions. Then she basis her recommendations on this info in addition to what are the pressing items you need to get fixed. I started doing treatments of 15-20 sessions within couple months and moved into maintenance mode where I see her now about once a month. I feel great and I highly recommend her. One thing I must highlight is that her sessions, other than the usual adjustment which is about 10 mins, also include treatment for spine alignment followed by applying ice on the neck/shoulders/back. Then she uses a machine that does massage to your back (can't recall the name of it). I have not seen any of that done elsewhere by other chiropractors. I feel really awesome after her sessions. In my specific case, I am with CIGNA and it's a total pain to get them to approve my sessions because they delegate chiropractic approvals to some third party organization whose sole purpose is to refuse any reimbursement. Dr. Riley was very understanding and she helped me battle them by producing all the x-rays, notes from the visits, assessment etc... She also offered me a special rate as cash patient and I have been paying out of pocket since last year (She is out of network for me anyways so the difference between that and paying cash is worth it to avoid all the insurance problems). I highly recommend her and in fact my wife is her patient and after a car accident she treated both of our little kids aged 4 and 8. read more

She is an amazing chiropractor and extremely professional in her approach to treatment of the whole person. I feel like she actually care about my health and wellness. I would recommend her to everyone. read more

My back has been aching and aching. Dr. Riley has taken a very scientific approach to treating my pain in the short term and helping get my spine back into alignment in the long term. read more

I have been experiencing back pain for 9 months now from compromising my posture as a college student. I first saw Dr. Riley's reviews on Zoc Doc. I was impressed by how spot on her reviews were. I haven't felt good for too many months until I took a chance with Dr. Riley. I have been a patient of Dr. Riley's for a couple of months now. I have been to other Chiropractors before, but so far this has been the best experience. I am currently in the middle of our treatment plan and I feel amazingly better. I can already imagine how much better I will feel at the end of my treatment! I highly recommend Dr. Riley for anyone who suffers from any pain or simply needs an adjustment. She is extremely knowledgeable, has many years of experience, and also takes the time to educate her patients. And most importantly, she is a good listener and makes me feel very comfortable. Awesome Chiropractor! Great customer service from the rest of the staff as soon as you walk in! Highly recommend! read more

I'm so grateful to have Dr. Riley in my life not only because she is a fantastic chiropractor but also how kind and understanding she is. The Biophysics that she does i've never had done and its simple amazing, she show me how my posture is off. It make so much different in my life as a massage therapist because it make my body feel amazing and it give me knowledge on how to show my clients how to be better balances and posture. Now if you though that was enough i started to have headaches that where not regular to me. So she took a look at my neck and found out that my neck curve was not where she would like it to be, So now im even more grateful to have the knowledge of traction, I'm working hard to fit it into my life every day and i've had no headache since and feeling better that soon my neck will be healthy . With all her experience being a great chiropractor, dont be fooled by her size she is one strong women. Dr. Riley has really changes my life. Couldn't be happier with Dr. Riley just wish I had more time to come she her. Your a great Dr. cant wait to keep seeing you! read more

Kathryn Riley, DC - Kathryn C Riley,DC - Chiropractors Near Me - Mountain View, California

After months of back and knee pain I made an appt with Dr. Riley. My primary care physician and physical therapist had been unable to find the root cause or alleviate the pain. After 2 months of treatment from Dr. Riley I am nearly pain free. Last week I was able to run and lift weights for the first time since March. I am so happy to be back to 100%. The first few weeks of treatment I saw Dr. Riley three times per week. Since then I have gone once per week. Dr. Riley adjusts my back and neck, treats my knee, uses the vibracussor, and works on my total body alignment. She is very thorough and concerned about her patients' wellbeing. She's also great to talk to...wonderful sense of humor and has cool stories from her travels around the world. I highly recommend those seeking chiropractic treatment to visit Dr. Riley. read more

Amazing results! Not only is Dr. Riley one of the nicest chiropractors I have ever met, the results deliver! I was born a little wonky, experienced misadventures in life, and developed habits that put stress on my body and spine. I've been under chiropractic care on and off (but mostly on) since I was an infant. This is the first time I have felt like I'm being corrected as opposed to maintained. It feels wonderful!!!! Thank you so very much, Dr. Riley! (Not only can I turn all the way around to see where I'm going when I backup a vehicle for the first time in my life; it is comfortable to do so and I have been driving for 27 years.) So happy!!! read more

Doctor Riley is an amazing person and very professional provider of chiropracting services for my family for over 20 years . She help my posture , neck curve and my back and is helping me stay to stay healthy for all those years . Mariola from Sunnyvale read more

It's a little interesting how everyone in these 5-star reviews talks about awesome spine alignment that Riley has them thinking she does. Well.. not every normal person thinks, "Gee.. let me see my arm hurts, or my thigh has a strain; oh yeah it must be my spine". No!! I had a very very bad experience with this chiropractor. I went to her for my wrist pain. On the first visit about my wrist, she decided she must need my spine's x-ray both upper and lower body. So I ask her well, is it something serious and she says to me immediately - "oh no, your wrist is probably a locally sprained bone or muscle pull". So then why the x-ray? She quickly tells me, "The x-ray will tell her if my spine is aligned well". Err.... that's not why I went to her though. This is when she starts talking about how she is a well practiced bio-physicist and that I have come to the right place because my spine is not well aligned. Hey... but what about my wrist?! Remember, I still have an aching wrist !! At this point, she corners me in a room and tell me it will cost me roughly about $2000 for 24 sessions, which she thinks is appropriate, to fix my spine. She basically bombards me with info about how she is best in dealing with spines and that my spine is the key to my happiness. Me still confused as !@#^ what that has to do with my wrist and she already starts walking me out with a 24 session schedule and an agreement to pay $2000 if my insurance doesn't cover her absurd treatment plan ("without cause"). I ended up loosing many night of sleep thinking about my spine and ended up going to a different chiropractor who fixed my wrist in just two visits. I made the biggest mistake going to her for my chiropractic needs. She is a fraud. It is disappointing how she frames so many people into thinking all their problems have to do with their spine and that they should pay her boat loads to get that fixed even though they might be genuinely suffering from something entirely disconnected. Don't go to her. Take a second opinion from another chiropractor and you will feel relieved that you saved yourself from being ripped off by this scam artist !! read more

We found this doctor many years ago... My mom was visiting from Poland and her neck started hurting. Doctor Riley found out she has compressed discs... My Mom didn't go back for few months and this doctor with her treatments kept her comfortable until end of visit... Since then we are always going to her for back, neck and knees emergency... She is always able to find reason for pain and able to find the solution... read more

I came to see Dr. Riley after repeat injuries to my lower back. She was the first chiropractor that I had visited. She took the time to talk me the through the process and what to expect. After an assessment she outlined a treatment plan and gave me exercises to do in between visits. My visits have greatly reduced my pain and has helped me understand how to prevent further injury. I highly recommend her as she is patient, provides great explanations and has much experience and knowledge. read more

Dr Riley is an awesome Chiropractor! I had pain and numbness in both arms, and physical therapy did not help. So I went to Dr Riley with an open mind about chiropractic treatment. Wow, was I happy to find Dr Riley! My pain is gone, I feel fantastic after a adjustment. Seriously, if you have back pain, numbness, or tingling, go check out chiropractic treatment with Dr Riley! read more

I've been a patient for a good 4 or 5 years now. Dr. Riley is knowledgeable and patient, and has helped me through several bouts of back and shoulder pain from heavy computer use. I go to her regularly for maintenance, but she always fits me in when I have an emergency, and will work until she's satisfied that my condition has improved. She also gives me stretches I can do to help prevent future muscle strains. Whenever I skip an adjustment, I definitely feel the difference and hurry to make a new appointment as soon as I can. She's worked with me on payment plans, which ensures I can continue to see her. I truly appreciate all she's done for me, and I can't recommend Dr. Riley enough. read more

I have been seeing Dr Riley since August of 2018 and I was so happy with my treatment plan. I was involved in a bad car accident in Fall of 2017 and my condition was allowed to worsen under the supervision of another chiropractor. The first day I came in Dr Riley acknowledged my pain and validated what I was going through. After months of her support and help, my daily pain has been greatly reduced and in some areas, eliminated. I was very pleased with the flexible scheduling, personalized treatment and kindness of Dr Riley. I will continue to see her for periodic adjustments and cannot recommend her services highly enough. read more

I've suffered from back problems ever since I first injured my back in HS back in 1978 in a weight-lifting accident. Over the years I've seen lots of chiropractors and until I met Dr. Dr. Riley not one doctor had ever been able to tell me why I suffered the way I did or what I could do to help prevent the flair-ups from occurring. Dr. Riley worked miracles. She showed me exactly what was happening and why AND... what i could do to help prevent problems. I haven't had a major incident in seven years. I still see her for semi-regular adjustments and she never fails to get the kinks out. And get this... Despite her diminutive size, she has the skill and talent to fix a big guy like me and I'm 6'5" with a 56" chest 36" legs and weigh just over 300 lbs. Yep, she's the real deal alright. You won't know how good you can feel until you see Dr. Riley. read more

Dr. Riley has been my doctor for several months now. She is always friendly and goes the extra mile with me. I feel much better with my neck aches and lower back pain. I will continue to come to her for my maintenance. Thanks Doc read more

I have been to several chiropractors in the past to try to fix the issue I have with my lower back. When I was a lot younger I used to do Kung Fu for nearly a decade during which time I ended up severely injuring my lower back to the point where I had to quit practicing martial arts all together. The other chiropractors I saw did some adjustments here and there only to relieve the pain temporarily. In addition to this they charged me nearly double what Dr. Riley charged. After going to Dr. Riley for nearly a year, I have not had any random back pains except for those that were caused from over-exerting myself during exercises. Prior to having her as my chiropractor I would have random pains that were so severe at times that there was no position I could put myself in that would be comfortable. I greatly appreciate the work she has done on me, and can't thank her enough for being able to move about the way I am now able to. Thank you! read more

Dr Riley was always very professional, caring and helpful. She was able to help my posture and neck curve fairly quickly and is helping me stay on track to better health. I found Kathryn to be punctual and was never kept waiting past my scheduled appointment. If I did need to reschedule an appointment she and her office staff were always able to accommodate my requests. I would (and have) highly reccommended her to friends and colleagues. read more

Few years ago I had severe pain in both my knees. At Palo Alto medical center the doctor prescribed pain medication and suggested knee surgery. I was on pain medication but did not opt for surgery. Dr. Riley came to my work for a health fair and explained how she can help. In about 3 months I could stop taking pain medication. She also helped me with posture adjustment. I am free from knee pain. Later when I had pain in my arms the traction she did for my neck helped make the pain go away. The doctor at Kaiser suggested ibuprofen but didn't identify the underlying problem. Thank you Dr. Riley. read more

i disrupted two disks years ago and have recurrent severe back pain. When it happens I am practically frozen stiff. This modern facility looks after you. I went twice in the last six months and every time I left with considerably less pain -- never happened before after a chiropractic visit. What can I say? It works great for me. read more

The first day I walked in Kathryn's office I was in bad shape. My lower back and neck were in pain due to an injury from years past. As I met with Kathryn, she really took time to map out a course of repair for my troubled areas. Within a few visits I began to feel a major difference. I see Kathryn now periodically for adjustments and check-ins and always know that I will walk out of her office feeling better physically and mentally. - Kathryn is a good coach and has encouraged me to implement regular exercises that are now part of my weekly routine. I feel that not only do I have a gifted doctor on my side, sincerely caring about my well being, but a friend who is determined to make a difference in my health and happiness. read more

I have had sharp pains in my neck and lower back for a while now, some days it would be difficult to turn my head or bend down. I tried a variety of different things to help with the pain but figured i should bite the bullet and go to a chiropractor. In the past i haven't had very good experience with doctors and so i was reluctant, but figured i'd give it a try. Dr. Riley is a sincere, kind. open and honest doctor. I personally appreciated that she walked me through every step. She explained what was going on in my spine, went through the x-rays with me, gave me different payment plan options. She helped me be an informed patient so that i could make the proper decision for myself. I found, after doing some research, that she is very fairly priced and has always made me feel comfortable. The building is nice and clean and the staff is kind. Most importantly I have been feeling a lot better since we first met thanks to her chiropractic skills and have a fuller understanding of what was going on with my back. I definitely recommend her to anyone who needs a chiropractor. Thank you Dr. Riley! :) read more

Dr. Riley, is not like a grocery store check-out type of chiropractor's office, putting patients through the line as fast as they can. Dr. Riley really cares for the well being of her patients. She adjusts, massages, vibrates, stretches, ices sore areas, and pays attention to her patients every need. She also does postural alignment which is an art, and one that a lot of Chiropractors don't know how to do. I have gone to Dr. Riley several times over the years, twice after I got rear ended in car accidents, and through various sports injuries. She has helped me with pain management AND correction of postural problems that led to the pain. I highly recommend her and her specific chiropractic methods. read more

I've seen Dr. Riley for about ten treatments, for lower back/sacroiliac pain. She has been very attentive to problems and imbalance in my posture . The treatments have worked well, so that I have no pain at present. I'll continue to see Dr. Riley every two weeks for maintenance, to avoid any relapse. Aside from being very effective professionally, she is friendly and a pleasure to work with. read more

I have been going to Dr, Riely for about 1 1/2 years now. She is very good. Always make me feel better. Very friendly. Her office is very clean, staff is very friendly. I don't like waiting at doctor's office. I love the fact that that she always tries to keep on schedule. read more