I have been seeing Rachel for a few months now, and she has helped me work through both acute and…read morechronic pain. She listens closely to what's going on and if I miss anything, she catches it anyway because she has such a thorough and holistic approach to the body.

Claudia is the absolute best! I started seeing her just after my son was born when I could barely…read morewalk. She has been my trusted go-to, taking-care-of-my-body person for 12 years. I have sent my mom and dad and wife to see her and everyone has been pleased with her as well. I love that for ongoing issues, she has also given me exercises and stretches to do at home rather than just telling me to keep coming back every week which wouldn't be feasible. We don't even live in SF anymore, but I happily drive 45 minutes to come see her because she is always able to help me feel better!! She can really tell what's going on inside my body. She is also a good listener and has always felt like an aunt to me, someone who was listening to me on my parenting journey.

My general doctor recommended Dr. Alfonsi to me after I had months of on and off migraines and I…read moredidn't want to take a bunch of medications. I was hesitant to go to a chiropractor, just because I was a little freaked out about someone cracking my bones (especially my neck). The first appointment is a thorough consultation. Dr. Alfonsi wanted to get to know me, my health history, family's health history, and what I was trying to get out of going to a chiropractor. She was very educational, informative, and understanding. She took it easy on me for the first "crack" and we progressed after I got comfortable with the routine. This was back in 2021. It's currently 2023 and I haven't had a migraine since. I've been going to Dr. Alfonsi regularly at least once to twice a month (not just for migraines). She has helped me with digestion problems, major back pain, as well as hip and leg pain. I trust her more than my general doctor to help treat me. It's definitely an investment, but I rather feel good than spending days in and out of hospitals and taking a bunch of medications.

At the start of my third trimester of pregnancy, I had a pain in my tailbone that would shoot down…read moremy glute. Sometimes it was so painful, I could not walk or stand. I started seeing a physical therapist and went multiple times, but none of the exercises he prescribed helped. Finally I was getting so desperate that I decided to try a chiropractor for the first time and was referred to Dr. Alfonsi from a friend. She diagnosed my issue as an inflamed disc, and used targeted massage, the "Cox Method" (using a special table) and energy work as well as ice. She also explained why I had inflammation in the first place, so I could make little changes in daily life. All the adjustments were so minor that I was not sure they were at all effective. There were no hard "cracking" or twisting of any sort. All of it was very gentle. However, after my third session (all done within 2 weeks), I had my first pain free day a couple days later. And I continue to have pain-free days! I'm walking normally, even exercising again. I'm now going to see her every 2 weeks (per her recommendation)! I would absolutely recommend her. I would also encourage any patient be comfortable asking questions. I had a lot! And if I didn't ask, I wouldn't have learned key information that helped my recovery.

I had been living with chronic hip and ear problems most of my life. I had tried various treatments…read moreand nothing made a dramatic improvement. In addition, I am a flamenco dancer and often have very sore feet. On top of that, I had been suffering from insomnia for the past year. Finally when I hurt my knee this year on a hike, I decided that I should do something about all these problems! I am so thankful that I tried Dr. Funk at SoulWorks. From my very first visit I felt relief. And now after three months I can say that I feel the best physically than I have in decades. I am also sleeping better! Not only does her treatment help alleviate the discomfort, or soreness, or pain, or tightness, it also is very relaxing. I look forward to my visits and give my highest recommendation to Dr. Funk.

I started going to Soul Works chiropractic 5 or 6 years ago when it was under different ownership…read moreby Dr. Peter Fisk. I was in my mid twenties and had a back condition of an overly curved or hunched spine. I was serving tables at the time and had severe back pain and back muscle cramping. A coworker told me about their more wholistic approach of spinal network care. Basically this style of chiropractor does not crack your back. Invented by Donald Epstein, this style uses light touch along the spine to get your own breath to move into areas that your breath doesn't get to on its own, which makes your entire spinal network get into a place of ease. You have to be a chiropractor to learn this technique, but again it is totally different than what you would expect from a chiropractor. So I was a bit apprehensive at first and for a short while after I started going to see Dr. Peter. However, what I immediately noticed was my pain was gone after the first couple visits. But they talked me into continuing to come. It is less expensive per visit than a normal chiropractor and I could afford to come once a week. They prefer you to come more often but again I was serving tables at the time. Over the next year or two my spine started to get straighter, which the doctor that took my x rays when I was 18 said was not possible. Also my breath was starting to go from being in my low back only to being able to travel up to near the top of my spine. This allowed my entire musculature to become more relaxed. After the first couple years Dr. Melanie Hernand took over the business and I have been going to her ever since. The most profound work was done during these past several years. The initial pain relief that I felt when I first went was just the surface of the problems buried deep within my body and tied into my psyche. My breath not only got into the top of my spine, but started moving into my chest cavity around my guarded heart. That is what I've been digging into and healing over the past few years. This is hard to explain in a yelp post but this work has changed my life. Through working with increased flexibility in my spine through my breath I've actually become a stronger and more present person. I've had intentions of growing my personality on my own, but this work has given me some physical tools to do so. After and entrainment, as the chiropractic appointments are called, there is a type of euphoria where I can see my life and its problems and blessings from a clearer and more loving perspective. As my body receives more care so does my mind and spirit. I constantly recommend Dr. Melanie Hernand to all my friends, family, and even strangers. I don't do this to create more business for my Doctor that has become my friend over the years. I do it because she has changed my life in profoundly beautiful ways and I want everyone to be able to share such a wonderful gift. If you have back pain, or body misalignment, or you just want to become more connected to your physical and spiritual self I highly recommend visiting Soul works. Your body and your life will thank you for it.

Susan is an extraordinary chiropractor. I love the fact that she uses heat and massage in our…read moresessions. After injuring my knee, Susan was able to alleviate the pain within four sessions. She also gave me three different exercises to perform daily. I now no longer have pain in my knee. I highly recommend her.

Dr. Susan Oyakawa is my favorite holistic chiropractor I've seen in the Bay Area. Not only is she…read moreincredible at treating the entire body, but she also has a kind spirit. I always love visiting her office that's beautifully decorated and organized. She even has cold water or hot water for tea if you want! I am happy to recommend her to all of my ohana!

A few years ago I hurt my lower back. I did what most people do and went to a chiropractor for…read morequite a few sessions. My back felt a little better, but after months of annoying pain, my back still hurt. Bummer. I was referred to Hennie (Doctor of Osteopathy) by my acupuncturist at the time (who swore by her) and was able to get an appointment a couple of weeks later. A few days after making the appointment I received an envelope in the mail with some information about what Osteopathy is and what it can do for you. OK, this was very helpful, because who the hell knows about this stuff? No one I know. So, off I went to Hennie. The first appointment took about 1.5 hours and she said it would probably take 3 - 4 sessions to fix my back. It's hard to explain what she did to my back, but it was kind of like a light massage with lots of stretching and a little pressing. She is gentle and has very warm loving hands. After 3 sessions, not 4, my back was completely healed. I had wasted hundreds of dollars on the chiropractor. The appointments with Hennie were not cheap (and not covered by my insurance), but it was totally worth it not having chronic back pain any longer. I recently went to see her and again, it was a great experience. I highly recommend Hennie and the Osteopathy for anyone who has back pain. F*** chiropractors, I will NEVER go see one again, it's a bunch of BS. Go see Hennie and get your back fixed quickly. Why should anyone be seeing a chriropractor for many visits when you can get your back fixed in a couple of visits? It would have been much cheaper paying Hennie for a few sessions than the 10 or so at the chiropractor. Oh, she's a very cool person who loves to talk politics too. Great! For information on Dr. Sholars and Osteopathy: http://www.osteopathsf.com/index.html

Hennie is amazing. What people don't necessarily understand (but should) about osteopaths is that…read morethey go through the same amount of training and school as MDs plus they learn a whole other form of therapy/school of thought about human health/wellness. They are licensed in all 50 states and considered "full physicians." The down side is that because of the system, many DOs dont get to practice their manipulations once their residencies begin. The numbers are like 13% of D.O.'s perform advanced practice manual manipulations as part of their full medical practice. And Hennie is one of these 13%, and I believe one of only several in the Bay Area who effectively and significantly incorporates this kind of medicine into their practice. Hennie has a great bedside manner, incredibly healing skills through mostly non-invasive sometimes intense (but not necessarily painful) manual manipulations. Needless to say, if you are dealing with muscular skeletal issues Hennie is a great place to start. She is often very effective, but isnt some goddess healer, she knows when to make a referral or send you to PT or specialist. The efficacy and incredibly healing power of Osteopathy, in a way needs to be experienced to be understood. I am currently undergoing some PT for some chronic shoulders issues i've been dealing with and both the PTs were quickly jotting down Hennie's info once they'd heard of an osteopath actually practicing manual therapy. Osteos are hard to come by, and I thought the PTs reaction was telling. There is also a guy who is now practicing in her office, a D.O. she said he also does the manual therapy. I havent seen him, but apparently he has more open availability as he is new to the area. Good Luck!

I adore Sergio so much that I don't know that I want to share him, but it's the right thing to do…read more(lol). Sergio is a literal angel. He is so intuitive and he seems to know exactly what my body needs every single time. I carry a lot of tension from the stressors of life in my body, and seeing him feels like such an act of self-care. I am so glad that a few years ago I learned the value of working with a body worker. Sergio is so lovely and such a miracle worker and I don't doubt that he was put on this earth to help people in a deep way. He is a professional amongst professionals and very humble. I don't know how he does what he does, but I am so incredibly grateful to have him on my care team.

Christine is a lovely person with great bedside manner. The assessments on my condition were in the…read moreright ballpark. However, I can't recommend going here from a practical standpoint. The appointment times to see her are limited. I frequently felt that the attention was too divided among the other patients. To make things more challenging, insurances may not approve this as part of Chiropractic coverage. This was before the pandemic.

Holly is the BEST!…read more As context, I am a former hospital CEO and had the privilege working with hundreds of world class physical therapist during my 40 year healthcare career at hospitals in DC, Maryland, Tennessee, Florida, Texas, Arkansas and many more DPTs as a hospital consultant across the United States. I know what the physical therapy profession requires and how to measure quality of care and effectiveness. Holt Holton, DPT, PT has been practicing physical therapy for over 15 years. She has a great ability to diagnosis, and resolve your specific physical ailment related to muscles and bone related treatments. Beyond Holly's expertise in providing hands on physical therapy for her patients, she has a extremely kind and engaging personality. She provides very practical diagnostic insights into your physical needs and develops a realistic treatment plan to resolve your pain. Several years ago, I had extreme pain in my right side from my knee to right hip. After consulting with my primary physician, he referred my to an orthopedic surgeon who injected me hip with cortisone which made the pain worse! As a result of increased pain, I had an MRI which rule out any structural damage causing the pain. Subsequently, I went for acupuncture recommended by a collogues which was calming, did not resolve my pain of several months. Concerned about not having a pain resolution I searched for a physical therapist. I reviewed Yelp and discovered Holly was located in my San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighbor, literally 8 blocks from my home. We connected online to set up an initial appointment. Holly conducted an assessment of my condition and determine my sciatica was the cause for the pain and discomfort. Once I had the diagnosis, we discussed my treatment plan over the next few months. Holly treatment was very successful in resolving my pain. As a result of Holly's deep physical therapy on my right thigh and hip area along with at home exercises she provided. I have been without pain for several years until an early stage and less painful sciatic discomfort episode occurred. I immediately called Holly to begin physical therapy again and resulting in minimizing my pain, Holly's professional physical therapy is so effective, I recommend her to my wife who is very pleased with her physical therapy services.

Holly is as good as it gets. I found her to be an incredibly informed, articulate, and observant…read moreclinician. She helped me bounce back from severe knee pain. As a result of her care and direction, I got to go on a hiking trip, once in jeopardy, that I had planned for over a year. My knee felt great even after 15 mile days. I would recommend Holly without hesitation to anybody looking for personalized physical therapy in San Francisco. Thanks, Holly!

I'm 50ish and 6'6" so I have a very tenuous relationship with my back. It's always a threat to have…read morean issue and most of them are on the low end, but, every five-ish years my back acts up. When it does it's more than "take two ibuprofen" kind of pain. So every time this happens I've basically found a new chiro and this time was no different. I google searched and Jenny had good reviews and she was literally up the block (insert Jenny from the block reference). In the past, I've generally gone to a chiropractor and it takes 5 or 6 sessions to see results but I went from "this hurts too much to walk a mile" to "good enough to work out" in two sessions. Of course, your results may vary, but I was impressed. I'll be going back in the future and maybe if I treat the small stuff the big stuff will never happen.

It almost feels like first world problems to have a Chiropractor, but I'm so glad I have Jenny!…read more I started coming here about a year ago as I just got in a car accident. I didn't feel overly pained, but there was a lot of awkward tightness in my back. A few sessions with Jenny, and my back felt much better. About a year later, I came back when my back suddenly crapped out and I had no idea what to do. I had also reached out to my doctor at Kaiser, as this was a weird sudden pain and I was almost entirely out of commission. Kaiser doctor basically told me to stretch, and take 2 aspirins and call her in the morning. Jenny was awesome in aligning my spine, did a cold laser treatment, and overall tried to advise me on how to get my back righted. She uses a pressure-based treatment, and the first time you come she'll walk you through the process. It really helps because I like knowing what's happening to me, and she made it really easy to understand what she does and why she does it. It's like a mini-crash course on your spine. She takes the time to answer any questions you have, and is very responsive. Appointments can be booked online! Super easy and convenient!