Kai was able to quickly diagnose and develop a treatment plan for my hip flexor injury that was preventing me from running and playing tennis. After just 2 sessions, I was able to play doubles tennis pain free. I had previously tried PT, acupuncture, hydro therapy, massage, and pain meds without success. As a 75 year old man who has always been active, it was such a relief. Kai is very thoughtful and explains all his procedures beforehand. I highly recommend Midpoint Chiropractic. read more

After a car accident me and my boyfriend went to midpoint sports chiropractic and received the best care we could have asked for and more. Dr. kai was beyond thorough, patient, and truly intelligent in his line of work. This was my first time ever having any body work done and I was so happy after leaving, feeling well informed and taken care of. My boyfriend who has received treatment at other places and in different cities stated that he is now going to continuously seek treatment here and have never felt this much relief before. He felt that Dr. Kai cared for his body and did not rush a single step giving him the utmost care. Thank you Dr. Kai and we can not wait to come back. You will leave here feeling refreshed and repaired. He is truly gifted. read more

Kai and Brian are amazing at what they do. My body has gone through so many things. I have a very physical job and in the last two years I have had a frozen shoulder and plantar fasciitis, Back pain and it would be easier to tell you what doesn't hurt. The doctor did nothing helpful for me so I started seeing kai. I am finally getting better and kai is methodically working on all the things that are causing me great pain. I really appreciate their hard work. read more

After my first session with Dr. Kai, my neck and shoulder tightness dramatically improved. Dr. Kai spent time understanding my injuries and how my body moved, which immediately put me at ease. His "no surprises" approach started with a movement assessment which helped me understand areas of restriction. He used soft tissue tools (ART and myofascial cupping) to release my neck and shoulder tension in preparation for a chiropractic adjustment. As someone who finds it difficult to relax before an adjustment, Dr. Kai's care to improve my flexibility first made me feel safe. So his adjustments were more effective. I highly recommend Dr. Kai as a part of your wellness team. He's now a part of mine. read more

I came to see Brian for pain and restricted range of motion due to arthritis in my neck. He has done an outstanding job of improving things for me on all fronts. Highly recommended. read more

I stumbled upon Dr. Brian Rizzo after searching online looking for some guidance about therapy for a rare injury I had. I read about Dr. Rizzo and I learned about ART (active release techniques) which helps to restore soft tissue damage. It doesn't seem like very many doctors do ART so I felt very lucky to have found Dr. Rizzo since he does this special technique. From the first appointment up until now (10 weeks into treatment) everything has been fantastic. I'm walking better, the pain is less, and I've learned a lot from Dr. Rizzo about the my body and what else is out of whack due to my ankle injury, and how it's all connected. He's been very kind to work with me on everything, not just ART for the soft tissue damage. He's worked with me on exercises and movements that I do at home and he also does adjustments and some chiropractic stuff too, which has been super helpful. Highly recommend Dr. Rizzo for ART and chiropractic work! read more

As a health care provider myself, I am super picky when it comes to selecting a new clinician to work with. Dr. Brian Rizzo DC has quickly become one of my favorite doctors ever. He was referred to me by one of the Emergency Medicine Attending physicians I used to work with when I was an ER trauma nurse at San Francisco General Hospital. Let me tell you I was in a world of physical pain (three years of avoidance! yikes!) and super nervous about even getting started with "fixing" the problem - since I knew it was really going to hurt AND take some commitment. Dr. Brian Rizzo DC has some fiercely superior qualities that separate him from his perceived competitors: 1. He is personable and has a genuine interest in helping people. 2. He is patient and knows how to listen. (how many people actually take the time to listen?) 3. He is able to explain fully and in detail WHAT he is doing, WHY he is doing it, and HOW I might feel as I integrate the adjustments and therapies. 4. He takes assessment details with standing posture, with active movement, and in resting positions as well. 5. He has hands that can "listen" to your body. This is super important. This is a swift combination of EXPERIENCE, PATTERN RECOGNITION, AND INTUITION. 6. Integrating Active Release Therapy ( ART) and chiropractic care - with proper exercise and movement "homework" make a recipe for healing even old injuries like mine. 7. And if you listen closely - you will learn that he has some pretty groovy music in the background of his treatment room. Nice touch. If you are in pain, if you are nervous, if you are motivated, please consider working with Dr. Brian Rizzo. This man is both skilled AND gifted! And easy to find on Castro Street in San Francisco. read more

This man is a spinal genius...after throwing my back out like an 80 year old woman more than once in the last year, I came to Brian in a real pickle...I had a huge athletic event in Southern California and I could barely bend over to wash my hands in the sink. After giving him a quick call, he not only fit me in ASAP, but he also made himself available to me outside of his normal office hours. After multiple sessions, I was able to get through SoCal Tough Mudder and really only have Dr Rizzo to thank (besides my hours of training and awesome team that helped along the way...cough cough). Cheers! read more

OK so I have a completely destroyed knee (gymnastics at 16) and I am getting to the point where I am having trouble walking and biking. I was actually scheduled for a knee replacement because the xrays said i was in such bad shape. But the office PT said I should try to delay as long as possible because I am young. She suggested soft tissue/active release. I went to Brian and the results have been amazing. He's agressive and works me but I am able to delay the knee surgery and increased my mobility. THAT IS HUGE. I highly recommend. The guy is smart, skilled and honest. read more

Brian Rizzo is an outstanding chiropractor. I have seen many chiropractors, physical therapists and bodyworkers throughout my life for lower back pain due to disc herniation and nerve entrapment. I have had minimally-invasive surgery and epidurals. I think Brian is the best and most effective chiropractor I have ever seen. Besides this he is a thoughtful, sensitive, and intelligent person. I strongly recommend Brian Rizzo. read more

I'm not sure what I would have done without Brian after a recent motorcycle accident. I was left with difficulty walking and in serious pain. The Active Release Techniques Brian uses in conjunction with chiropractic techniques have not only helped to realign me, but to release the tension and trapped spots in the soft tissue around my pelvis. Not only has it helped, it has helped me heal very, very quickly! Brian was also able to address some old, chronic trapped spots in my neck and back. I had been totally accustomed to them, but now my range of motion and comfort is so much greater! I highly recommend Brian! Thanks to him I am able to do cardio, yoga, ... oh and WALK normally, again. read more

I came to see Brian on a referral from a friend who couldn't say enough great things about her sessions and how her overall health improved. My neck had been bothering me for almost 2 years before I actually decided to do something about it. I had constant pain on the right side and a limited range of motion. I was also starting to get headaches. My first visit with Brian was 1 hour long, during which he assessed my spine and range of motion before working on me. Brian does a lot of A.R.T. Therapy that allows him to do more than the typical back/neck cracking. He was thorough in explaining what he was doing and what muscle groups he was targeting as well as their purpose in the body. After one visit my range of motion was improved. I'm just had my 2nd session and I feel almost as good as new! I have some maintenance appointments scheduled but I definitely feel like I am on the road to recovery. read more

Dr. Brian is numero #1. I saw one other chiro in the city before coming to him. The other one made it sound as if I was a walking time bomb and basically was ready to drain my pocket and time for something that Dr. B was able to get back to normality in a matter of weeks. He is a genius and a master of his skill. I am still seeing him and back to the activities I had placed on hold and I thank it all to Dr. Brian. As a female, he is incredibly sensitive, patient and explains things with such care, that he makes one feel soo comfortable. I would recommend him to my fragile ill and scoliosis ridden aging 95 year old grandma, if I had one... he's that awesome. read more

Brian's great. He's smart, focused and really good at what he does. He explains everything in a clear, easy-to-understand way without resorting to that new-agey kind of speak that kind of drives me nutty. I'm still seeing him, and both the chiropractic care and active release therapy are showing real improvements. I highly recommend him. read more

Brian is a miracle worker. I've seen him for multiple various injuries for ~10 years. He works wonders -- significantly reducing pain and drastically shortening recovery time. Most recently he worked on my mommy wrist and I'm once again able to hold my daughter for hours on end with little pain. He has also helped my mother, brother and father with various injuries over the years. He's an amazing chiropractor and such a wonderful person too. He's the best -- look no further! read more

Thank you Dr. Gorman for keeping me in tune for my various adventures: triathlons, marathons/half-marathons, etc. Very easy going and knowledgable team at Gorman & Rizzo Chiropractic. I've been going there for years mainly for "tune-ups". I'm glad my UHC plan covers it too. read more

I've seen several chiropractors over the past 10 years. Brian is the only one who combines muscles release with adjustment. This made so much sense to me, because I've had many previous experiences where the adjustment was quickly compromised by tight muscles pulling the joint back out of alignment. He's a former structural engineer, which fascinates me. It explains why he has such a sophisticated understanding of interdependent systems in the body. I recommend him without hesitation. read more

5 stars for: 1) Prompt return of my phone call. 2) Flexible schedule. He made the next morning work to help me with an acute pain situation. 3) Complete Care: great combination of muscular/tissue work with adjustments. So far a big fan of his "active treatment methodology" (probably got the name wrong) 4) Didn't feel any pressure to sign on to a series of treatments to solve all that ails me. 5) Great communication throughout the treatment. 6) BONUS: he's funny! Constructive: I wish he took my insurance or was in network, but he was 100% upfront about that on the telephone when I booked. read more

Brian Rizzo has magic hands. I started going to Rizzo in 2004. My alignment was off because I slipped on some wooden stairs and landed on my tali bone. Rizzo was, of course, referred to my by another happy patient. Over the years I have seen other specialists but always come back to Dr. Brian. He has a remarkable way of improving my disposition as well as working out the knots in my back, neck and hips. It is important to have frequent visits with your chiropractor, and he is one to utilize each time. read more

Brian is amazing. I wish I could give him 6 stars. Brian is extremely professional, he knows what he is doing and he took care of my pain/discomfort. read more

Brian Rizzo really helped me out when I was having pain in my back, neck and arms. Treatments were a little painful, but it only took a few visits and I felt completely healed. I now refer many of my patients over to the Groman and Rizzo team and hear get nothing but positive feedback. read more

Greg Gorman and Brian Rizzo, are, simply put, among the very best chiropractors in the Bay Area. If you are in pain, call them. You will be glad you did. Through a combination of Chiropractic adjustments and Active Release Technique they get at the cause of pain and help your body heal in ways that will last. I, and the many patients that I have sent to them, have been helped with pain and injuries, as well as, seen a improvement in energry and stamina. Check it out. read more

Dr. Brian is awesome. The treatment space is clean, quiet, professional ,and nice and warm. Right in the center of the Castro. Brian is kind, pleasant, professional, respectful, and observes an obvious knowledge of advanced anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and chiropractic. I enjoy the Active Rlease Technique that he incorporates into the treatment. He is strong and gives great adjustments, and deep work to get to the troubled spots. It's obvious that he enjoys teaching when going over the symptoms, what he's doing, why he's doing it,, and what you can expect both during the session, and afterward. He is also intuitive, which is very important in someone who is a bodywork healthcare professional. It's obvious that he is educated well in his craft. I will continue to use Brian whenever my need for chiropractic care arises. read more

Brain is the best! Before I saw him, I was in pain every day for around 7 years. My neck, back, shoulders were in a lot of pain and chronic head aches. Before I saw Brian I went to other chiropractors, physical therapy, a spine specialist, acupuncture, massage therapist and many other health practitioners. I felt I just wasn't getting the help and treatment I needed. A few years back I started seeing Brian once a week. As I got better over time I would see him less and less. It is unbelievable how great I feel every day and how much my life has changed because of his treatments. Now I only need to go every 4-6 months if things need adjusted. Brian is clear, precise and very methodical in his approach. He is amazing at what he does and really cares about his clients. read more

Brian is a lifesaver! I went to him a few months ago and he completely aligned my body and fixed what was bothering me for a couple months. My back hurt so bad I went to the er and then called him the next day based on numerous recommendations. I really do owe him a tremendous thanks for fitting me in his schedule last minute. I havent had any problems since but if I do I will be back in his office. read more

Great theory. Work out the tension in the surrounding muscle that pulls on the spine etc and then do the adjustments. Makes too much sense. At least this is how I understand it. Some of the work is a little painful and does take a couple days to recover from; however performance gains and injury reduction and recovery seem to pay off in the end. Very friendlily and sensitive to your comfort. Truth be told I only gave 4 stars to keep them from getting over booked ;) #Update Brian has been great, and did a good job restoring some hip issues I've had. The best part. I come in and he actually had fixed the ongoing issue. Instead of having me come in forever for nothing, like other chiropractors would have. He gives me this blank look and is like "well if you want to come in next week you can...but I think you're good". read more

brian has helped resolve a chronic condition that i have been suffering with for over 15 years now. he knows what hes doing. need i say more. i am a massage therapist and will refer clients to him with great confidence. thanks dr. brian! read more

Brian is the best! I have a serious knee condition which flares up periodically, so every now and then I need some help with hip pain and tightness. I have been going to Brian for years now, and I really don't know what I would do without him. Sometimes I just check in every 3 or 4 months, sometimes I need to see him two or three times in a row, but he always addresses my issues efficiently and effectively. Brian is incredibly knowledgable, he carefully explains what he is doing, and he provides me with lots of detail about what I can do differently at home and at work to help my symptoms. He is both a healer and an educator. He is extremely prompt, has a great online scheduling system, a very pleasant office, and he has a huge heart, so what more could you ask for!?! Actually, I hadn't thought to ask for help with my chronic tooth grinding/clenching because I really thought there wasn't anything I could do, but Brian worked on my neck, jaw and scalp last week, and I am stunned at how quickly it helped alleviate TMJ symptoms I've wrestled with for years. He really is the best! read more

My very first experience of chiropacty (is that a word?). I went to have some long-standing back and neck issues looked at. I was a little trepidatious, but Brian was very friendly, quickly put me at ease, and was conscientious in explaining what he was doing at every stage. When he popped my neck (or maybe it was more of a cracking sound :) I was rather startled, but I feel I have a whole range of motion back, and he did wonders for my back too. I can't wait for my next session! read more

What can I say that has not been said here already? Dr. Rizzo is a gifted individual. I came in on a referral and I am so glad I did. I was having chronic lower back pain that radiated into my pelvis, groin, and thighs. Too many years of skating, snowboarding, and poor posture had taken its toll. I worked with Dr. Rizzo weekly for about a month and then quickly tapered down the visits. His combo of ART and chiro restored my proper alignment. All the pain, stiffness and fatigue is greatly reduced and the effects have been lasting. When I do over do it or get complacent for too long about posture and sleeping position I go in for a quick tune-up and get immediate relief. He is through and caring, while also being efficient and direct, which I appreciate. Not to mention very reasonably priced! read more

I came to Dr Rizzo with a weird kind of injury (torsion of my SI Joint - trust me it hurts as bad as it sounds). It was to the point I couldn't put on my socks and jolt of pain that I would get from stepping off a curb would freeze me in my tracks. I had previously tried massage and another chiropractor for months with no relief. I am a runner and it got to the point I had to look for something else to help me. I spoke with one of my race directors and hands down recommended Active Release Therapy. I picked Dr Rizzo based on all of the Yelp reviews and I have to agree with everyone's praises for his work. Now a word to the wise - ART is serious work to get deep into the muscles/areas where my issue was. Dr. Rizzo was realistic with me about the amount of time it will take to getting to the bottom of the issue. What I was impressed with is his honesty of his own expectations - if I didn't feel better after a certain amount of treatment - this may not be my answer. Okay - how many practitioners will say that put loud. So far this has been working WELL for me, most relief I have had in MONTHS! I am happy with the results so far and looking forward to running again. Thanks Dr Rizzo!! read more

I've had the privilege of being both a patient and referral partner of Dr. Rizzo for almost two years now. He's a class act and world class health professional. 1) As a personal trainer, I've had a great success referring out to Brian. His clinical tools between ART and Anatomy in Motion go far beyond the scope of most other chiropractors. Whenever my clients go to him, they see great success every time. 2) As a strength athlete, I only trust a few people to really work on me. Brian knows how to move my body correctly every time so that I leave each session feeling better. read more

I've seen chiropractors on & off for more than 20 years due to a variety of sport and injury related triggers, and my results with Brian Rizzo have been fantastic. He's used Active Release Therapy (ART), traditional chiropractic adjustments and cranial sacral work to get my jacked back in order. I'm of the school, 'give me an idea of what you're going to do before you do it, but not enough info that I tense up and make your work and my recovery difficult', and Brian manages to find the perfect middle ground. Brian's managed to schedule and treat me in less than 24 hours when I was in severe discomfort on a couple occasions. He's efficient but I don't feel rushed. He demystifies the connected and complex nature of my musculoskeletal system so I have a better understanding of why adjusting my hips and neck, as well as my lower back, all lead to recovery. My insurance doesn't cover his service so I gladly pay out of pocket, and I know I'm getting great value because he produces results. I don't worry about a hard sell or gratuitous appointments, because Brian's honest and realistic and gauges my treatment based on my feedback. I wholeheartedly recommend Brian Rizzo. read more

Brian Rizzo is great. I woke up one day with a crick so terrible I could barely move. He saw me immediately. And worked magic! I have been going ever since. The Active Release Techniques (ART) that he does is like a wonderfully intense massage. He is a very compassionate and approachable doctor who makes you feel very comfortable. And his is even covered by my health plan! read more

Just went into see Dr. Rizzo for some serious shoulder pain, and after one session it is already feeling better. He really is a miracle worker. I had never heard of Active Release Therapy before and now I'm a believer - he's amazing. Two years ago he took care of my frozen shoulder, my bad lower back, and now my other injury. I'm a fan! read more

Brian is as good as it gets! He's a pro - he's wonderful at what he does and he makes you feel like a special person - always. If you need a chiropractor who knows his business inside and out - it's Brian! read more

Two words describe Brian Rizzo, "Neck Whisperer." I woke up one day with a neck injury from a yoga class and couldn't move my neck. I crawled to the phone and yelped a chiropractor and Brian's name came up. I thought I would give it a try. The session was intense, but well worth it. I felt 75% better after the 1st session and now feel 100% again. Thanks Brian! read more

In 2 visits, Brian eliminated my lower back pain.....he's the spine "whisperer"!

Brian is awesome! He got my knee back in shape for AIDS LifeCycle, with strong hands, calm presence, and KFOG on the radio. Meanwhile, he was training for ALC himself. Handsome, charming, big heart -- and covered by the PPO! read more

Both Greg and Brian are outstanding. They have slightly different styles so you may want to try both and see what you prefer. I've worked with both of them and they did an amazing job helping me to recover from a pretty bad bike accident. The ART thing seems to work and it does make sense that you would want the muscles to relax so they don't immediately pull your spine out of place again after the adjustment. Also, they have very convenient hours, they're nice guys, they deal helpfully with insurance, and they really are good about telling you when you're better instead of making you come back again and again.... read more