FIVE stars for my pain MD BUT ZERO stars for scheduling department and archaic phone system…read more Instead of a phone system that returns your call, a phone system from the previous millennium that tells you that they are busy and plays Muzak while you are on hold for a 1/2hour. You then get an operator who can never help you. Her job is to transfer you. You have been on hold for a 1/2hour because they claim the scheduling department does NOT have a direct line. Sometimes the operator misdirects your call thus after you sit listening to Muzak for a 2nd 1/2hour, you are redirected again so you can again listen to Muzak for a 3rd 1/2 hour. After one-and-a-half hours on hold you will be given a procedure date (many months in the future) but will not be given a time until the afternoon before. NOT able to provide a date AND time = unacceptable system!

Pain Management denied my family member the ability to schedule an appointment, despite her having…read morea serious condition -- intestinal failure -- and significant medical needs. When we asked for an explanation, we were not given a clear reason why she could not be evaluated or seen. It is deeply disappointing when a patient with complex medical needs cannot access specialty care or even receive a clear explanation. We expected Stanford to provide compassionate, patient-centered support, but unfortunately our family has felt let down by this experience.

After years of lower back pain and several non-surgical treatments elsewhere, I sought an…read moreappointment with Stanford after my doctor retired. The clinic did nothing but an xray and never even looked at my older MRI images or ordered new ones. The provider offered nothing but a psychotropic drug I was told "sometimes helps with back pain." I am now seeing a non-Stanford doctor who has ordered more recent MRIs, and has offered several treatment options. Other clinics at Stanford are excellent, but I cannot recommend their spine clinic.

Dr. James Mok is an excellent surgeon. I had cervical artificial disc replacement surgery C5-C6,…read moreC6-C7 ( Simplify cervical disk) by Dr. Mok in June 2024. The surgery went very well. The incision looks pretty good. Its very hard to tell that i had surgery. I feel much better now. Dr. Mok has been very patient and follow up with me while I'm recovering. Highly recommended Dr. Mok

Discovered Liza while researching help on chronic gut issues and ongoing recovery from a host of…read moresports injuries. Wasn't at all familiar with Bowen previously, but have found the time spent with Liza to be nothing but great. She takes time to listen while you answer her questions about your history as well as where you are looking for improvement. She's always kept our early goals in mind during my subsequent sessions and builds from session to session. I've experienced both immediate short-term relief during painful recovery (knee surgery, spine issues, shoulder tear) and longer-term improvement in stress levels and general well-being. Always feel better after my time on the table. She's great. Highly recommended.

I have been a massage therapist and reiki practitioner for years and I am happy to have found Liza…read more She has a calm energy and is very knowledgable in her field. I'm glad that my first Bowen experience was with her and I look forward to that next post-session relaxation. It's a very different relaxed feeling than a massage; for me it was a deeper relaxation- one that was more than just the muscular level. I encourage everyone to try it with an open mind.

Dr. Abraham is such a a gift of health and kindness! I had researched an alternative to a nerve…read moreablation that was suggested for my 4 year old MCL strain that never seemed to heal. I did physical therapy, had acupuncture, and did active release therapy. All therapists are top in their fields. This was my last hope. I did 12 sessions. It doesn't hurt much anymore! I also have a lot of scar tissue above my knee from a 6 yr old knee replacement. Looking forward to targeting that in a little while. Dr. Abraham, also a trained surgeon, wants to give that area a little break. He is now working on the bottom of my foot. He is such a pleasure to be around. I never feel rushed :). Oh and the office staff are so cool, too. I love talking to Patti at the front desk, and Conor, Dr. Abraham's assistant.

Dr. Abraham did an outstanding job diagnosing my low back problems and greatly helping them with…read moreShockwave therapy. I highly recommend this.

I am a yoga teacher, and found out about Feldenkrais from another yoga teacher who has a dance…read morebackground. We tried a couple of Deborah Dutton's group classes a number of years ago, and I decided to go to her for one on one sessions this year because I was having a lot of shoulder pain. It has a been a real pleasure. First, my pain has greatly abated, if not disappeared, and I have new tools for dealing with the problem if it flairs up again. Deborah is very knowledgeable, as well as calm and soothing in her manner which is a boon to healing. Feldenkrais seems almost magical--it is subtle, yet works to ease pain, and relax, loosen and lengthen the body. It is a true mind/body method which is fascinating in itself.

Deborah's Feldenkrais classes are amazing. Her voice is very soothing, and you get to have a whole…read morehour of relaxed movement where you can shut out all the problems going on in the world. You would never guess doing something that seems so simple could make such a difference. Highly recommended!

For about 2 years. I had interacted with Dr Schoenberger and his staff (Carrie & Anne) in the…read morecourse of my work before I became a patient here. I made the decision to start seeing Dr S due to some lingering post surgical pain that is not fully controlled with my (marvelous) osteopath in SF. I had noted how much that Dr S cares about each of his patients even before I started going there, and now that I am a patient here, I can see that this is definitely the case. My pain level waxes and wanes usually according to my work schedule ( work exacerbates the issue), or sometimes it can worsen (like 5 levels of intensity higher) from one day to the next for no apparent reason ( frustrating!). Dr S, Carrie, and Anne have all accommodated me when I have been in pain 'crisis'. I appreciate Dr S's multidisciplinary approach to pain management, he doesn't just glance at your chart then throw heavy duty narcotics at the problem. I have opportunity to recommend Dr S at my work and I have recommended him MANY times to people who are currently seeing other practitioners and are not improving at all or are in constant severe pain. I have yet to see if anyone will take me up on my recommendation. I feel that Dr S has been another 'godsend' to me. A few weeks back, I drew a depiction of where a severe pain flare-up was taking place in my neck, wrote a detailed note about the situation, and faxed it to the office even though it was the day that they are closed (Wed). Dr S himself called me that night, from home, to check on me and to squeeze me into his schedule for the upcoming Friday (my next day off). Not too many doctors provide that level of personalized care anymore, and I appreciate it tremendously. I'll point it out again-Carrie and Anne in the office are just as empathetic, helpful, caring, accommodating, and kind as Dr Schoenberger himself is. One small caveat-you may want to make sure that Paragon Paincare accepts your health insurance or is an in-network provider when you call to set up an intake appointment. He is 'out of network' on my plan, so it is a bit costly, HOWEVER, Dr S and his staff do everything that they can to ensure that I don't 'break the bank' by going to this office. In summary, Dr S has great rapport with patients, he uses a collaborative approach (collaborative with the patient, at least in my case)in coming up with creative solutions to keep me out of pain and keep me able to be working full time. He is also extremely knowledgeable, caring, and easy to get along with. It's never 'fun' going to any type of doctor, but Dr S, Carrie, and Anne go out of their way to make their patients as comfortable and calm as possible. I would recommend Dr S to anyone whose pain is not being adequately managed by their current practitioners.

I had hurt my back in a cycling accident and after popping nsaids and struggling with pain for 10…read moredays - I made my first appointment with Dr. Schoenberger. The entire staff was very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The office is pristine, comfortable, and parking is a non-issue. Dr. Schoenberger is very knowledgeable in his field and has a great way of explaining my issues to me in terms I can understand. I have visited many different types of specialty physicians over the years due to exercise/training related issues and found Dr. Schoenberger to be very innovative and advanced with his treatment. I walked into the office that day having not slept well in 10 days due to pain and left feeling confident I had been given excellent care, a thorough examination, and treatment that allowed me to maintain my normal daily activities! Dr. Schoenberger cares about his patients as people and not just another face.

The place was neat and seemed well run. Doctor was polite and asked a lot of follow up questions to…read moreget a better picture of what I was dealing with. They looked me over and gave a few suggestions that felt practical, not just stuff to fill time. I liked that they asked how I was handling things lately and weren't just focused on the main issue. Felt like a balanced approach and not overly clinical.

My review of Stephania Humphrey sounds like the others here, I came in with severe sciatica symptom…read morepain that has plagued me for a year now, and this was a last-ditch effort to find some kind of care to avoid surgery. I had lumbar surgery 25 years ago, did not want another, and had seen specialist MDs (including prednisone pills and epidural cortisone injections), lots of physical therapy, and chiropractor during this past year, to no avail. I did get some improvement from an anti-inflammatory diet, but what has really helped me get my life back (in only 4 sessions) is the treatment from Stephania - especially the deep tissue massage. Wow; Truly worth it. Thank you, Stephania!

I had a really great experience at Infinity Spine Center with Dr. Michael Luu. I originally went in…read morebecause I was dealing with ongoing neck and back pain, including a slipped disc, and it was starting to affect my day-to-day life. From the first visit, Dr. Luu made the whole process feel easy and comfortable. He took the time to listen and understand what was going on, and explained everything clearly so I knew what to expect. His adjustments have made a big difference--my pain has improved a lot and I feel much more mobile than before. It's honestly been a huge relief. On top of that, he's very professional, courteous, and easy to talk to. You don't feel rushed, and he actually cares about helping you get better. Scheduling appointments was also super simple and convenient, which made it even easier to stay consistent with treatment. Overall, I'm really glad I found Infinity Spine Center. I'd definitely recommend Dr. Luu to anyone dealing with neck pain, back pain, a slipped disc, or just general discomfort. He knows what he's doing and makes the whole experience smooth and effective.

Dr Michael is great!…read more I was dealing with rib pain and an unstable shoulder when I reached out to him for help. We stabilized my rib and after a few weeks of care - I could finally move and breathe. He also gave me strength exercises to practice at home. Dr Michael genuinely cares about his patients and wants to improve your wellness. Plus, his office is nice and clean! Please seek him if you need help. Asking for help even after seeking help from other chiropractors and PTs was a reach for me, and I'm glad I did. I appreciate you Dr Michael and am grateful for your practice!