Dr Nicky is an exceptional practitioner. She has an uncanny ability to "listen with her hands" as well as with her eyes to what my body needs. Most recently, she was able to help me in one session with a problem with my left foot that had been bothering me for months! read more

I went to see Nicky after I fell and re-injured the same shoulder I had previously injured a few years ago when at that time it developed into a frozen shoulder. This time, I was in a lot of pain and unable to lift my arm very high either to my side or in front of me. Having had the frozen shoulder before, I didn't want another frozen shoulder. I also had pain in my sacrum/tailbone from the fall. It was painful to sit for any length of time. Immediately I felt at ease when Nicky was working on me. She wanted results--after the second session she questioned whether or not she could help me and I appreciated how honest she was admitting wanting to send me to someone else if she couldn't help. And the changes have been amazing. I am no longer in pain. Now I can lift my arm to practically it's full range and I have no pain in my tailbone unless I've been sitting for a very long time. One of the things that makes Nicky unique is her deep understanding of the interconnectedness of the body. It turns out that I got to see how the injury I sustained in my shoulder and in my tailbone were totally related and needed to be treated together to effect the change needed. Again, Nicky understands this. Unlike other chiropractors I have seen, Nicky does some of her work off the table, and wisely had me re-create the position I was in when I fell and she adjusted me from that position. She explained that that was the moment when the body got imprinted with this injury so going back to that moment that my body got locked into this painful pattern made so much sense to me. On another note, here's something crazy. For years I have had trouble with my thumb. I mentioned it to Nicky and she worked on. Later that day, the ring on my thumb almost fell off. It hasn't done that forever. The swelling is down!! It's a bit better. We can still work on it. And my shoulder, elbow, wrist are definitely better. Thank you. I cannot recommend Nicky highly enough. read more

Sometimes people come into your life in the most unexpected of ways, with the most (wonderful) and unexpected of consequences. Nicky found me, initially, as a color consultant for her new office. At the end of our meeting, we chatted a bit about her practice. I had a laundry list of orthopedic issues that seemed to be adding up. I enjoyed working with her, so we scheduled an appointment for the following week! In our first session, I gave her the rundown- numerous childhood gymnastic sprains and strains, pre-tear ACL conditions in my knee from a skiing accident, a detached tendon in the arch of my foot from a misstep, and occasional lower back pain from a pinched nerve. Doctors had recommended surgery for both the knee (6 years ago) and foot (3 years ago), but I'd opted instead to keep (literally) limping along. Though not tremendously painful, these injuries have affected the quality of my life. My husband and I have a very active lifestyle, and I had been limited from skiing as well as backpacking for the better part of our relationship. I was ready for that to change. Nicky invited me to open a different narrative, letting go of the one that said, "I can't, I shouldn't, I won't ever be able to...", and exploring one of healing and of possibility. She helped me tune into my body's positioning and imbalances, understanding the connections between all of the unhappy pieces and parts. Gradually, through gentle chiropractic care, deep tissue myofascial release, and craniosacral therapy, she is untwisting my many years of cumulative crookedness! I feel straighter and better aligned. I find more ease in yoga postures that once gave me trouble. And most exciting, I hiked last week for the first time without a whisper of pain in my knee, arch or low back! Aside from being an intuitive and gifted healer, Nicky is accessible and funny! She is a woman of broad interests and many talents, and I enjoy our conversations as much as the physical results of our work. I can't recommend her enough! read more

I've been looking for somebody that can do what she has done in just three visits. I've had back problems since I was 16. I was also in a car accident 12 years ago and have had two children born vaginally in the last few years. All of these things have left me, not with severe pain, but chronic issues with my back, shoulders and tailbone. Nicky has done in three visits what other chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists and other therapists have been unable to do in a dozen or more visits. I'm really excited because it seems that I will finally be able to heal myself! She's an easy to talk to person. She's caring and un judging, she's honest and gentle in the work she does. She loves puzzles and tries to connect things together that others might think of as separate issues. I've already recommended her to friends and family! She was recommended to me by a dear friend and it just seemed right. I tend to listen to my gut feelings about things, and definitely won in this case!! read more

Dr. Silver is an excellent chiropractor. She is warm, caring and genuine; I felt comfortable with her right away. She took a holistic approach to diagnosing my health and the causes of my pain. After taking the time to learn about my history, overall health and habits, and a physical exam, she was able to pinpoint my issues pretty quickly. She gives me her full attention and truly listens to me during my sessions, which I have not found with past chiropractors. I look forward to seeing her each week, not only for physical relief, but also because I know I am addressing underlying causes of physical issues, preventing them from coming up again. She is a truly talented and knowledgeable chiropractor and healer. I highly recommend Dr. Silver! read more

I've seen my share of chiropractors and what sets Dr Nicky apart is her genuine warmth & care. I'm a health practitioner myself (& super-picky as a result), so when I experienced Dr Nicky's treatment, I was surprised by how deep her work went with me (beyond physical I mean!) I walked out feeling so good that I took a little extra time for myself to keep the feeling...you owe it to your body/mind to get treated by Dr Nicky if you've been looking for someone who's not only knowledgable and physically skilled-you want someone who will make a difference. read more

Nicky is a talented practitioner and a true healer. She really pays attention to you as a whole person. After my mother died I was having lots of different physical symptoms and while I knew they were rooted in my emotional pain it really helped to have Nicky deeply listen to me as well as work on the symptoms. read more

I have been to countless chiropractors but unfortunately my experience has been that I only feel OK for a few hours after I leave their offices. Dr. NIcky Silver is a truly caring and gifted practitioner.. She cares about the whole person, the interactions among the various systems--physical, emotional & spiritual, and is amazingly intuitive. She knew exactly where to touch and press to help with my knee pain. After I had seen her once or twice, my trainer commented that I was literally walking differently--much smoother, obviously in a lot less pain. I only wish we lived closer to one another, so I could see her more frequently. read more

NIcky knows how to listen. That is the first sign that she is an exceptional health care practitioner. Then she thinks about the problem and figures out a solution or something to try out of her extensive knowledge and experience. I have some very specific health issues and some more general aches and pains. Nicky has been working with me (in contrast to working on me) to find ways to alleviate my pain and retrain my ways of moving so as to find and maintain a less painful gait. Nicky has a combination of deep knowledge and deep caring. I trust her, and with her I'm hopeful about my progress toward better health. read more

A while back I had my second hip replacement surgery. Although physical therapy and massage were helpful, I still felt somewhat "out of whack". The extended time period of being misaligned seemed to have torqued my body in subtle ways throughout. With deep attention and concern, Dr. Silver accurately assessed and determined the sources of my issues through a detailed intake and exam. She listens well, is engaged and engaging. Her treatments are gentle and effective, and the positive results are with me still. I would highly recommend Dr. Silver. read more

Nicky did such an amazing job on my newly broken foot and the muscles in my leg. She knew exactly what to do and skillfully worked my muscles to release the tension so that I could be comfortable. In a matter of a few sessions with her, I had reduced my pain medication to almost nothing and I gained back mobility that I had not had in weeks. I would trust her intuition on any part of my body that was out of place. read more

Nicky is a thorough, skilled and kind chiropractor and health-improver. I have seen several chiropractors in the Bay Area and others throughout my life in other places. She has a variety of "techniques" and approaches that she is educated in and can choose and pull from to figure out the best way to treat each person and situation. I really appreciate that about her. She is not just following a formula, and she asks questions and really listens. When I first started seeing her, I was having chronic neck and shoulder problems, like I would have severe lock-ups every few months. This was about 3 years ago. I saw her regularly at first and then sporadically after that, and I am happy to report that I have had no major lock-ups since then (and had virtually no back pain or issues during my otherwise complicated pregnancy about a year ago). She has made me more aware of my body and its particularities over time, and I appreciate that. And she always lessens any pain I may have and sets me on a better course for healing. If I had friends in need of body work or chiropractic, I would strongly refer them to Nicky (and have). If I had unlimited funds, I would see her every week forever even if I didn't have an obvious issue to be fixed, because I know what she does has so much value for my overall health. read more

I believe the mind body connection is real, but I'm a skeptic when it comes to most alternative medicine. I saw Dr. Silver for a problem with hip pain that couldn't be identified by my conventional practitioners. Her down-to-earth manner and comprehensive approach won me over, and soon I was not only rid of the pain, but left with some techniques and exercises to improve my walking. She is a true healer. read more

My wife goes here, and really likes Nicky Silver - she was very helpful with some neck issues my wife was having, and also helped my daughter with some back and posture issues. And she is just a really nice person, too. Location is easy, too, with simple parking. read more

Nicky is wonderful. She has such a big heart and is so knowledgeable and uses techniques that are not threatening but deeply healing. She's interested in your health from a holistic systemic perspective, not just physical alignment and truly invested in the whole you. read more

As a health care professional, I tend to be very observant of the quality of care I receive from someone also in the health care field. I have been seeing Dr. Nicky Silver for some time and continue to be amazed at her broad field of knowledge and level of caring. It is important to read the printing on her business card - "Chiropractor ...Structural Body Work ...Mind Body Integration ...Energy Healing ...Sound Healing."l First and foremost she is a chiropractor; however, she integrates all the other disciplines into her analysis and treatment. She takes a very thorough history, and is hands on for the structural body work. Always, she is aware of your feelings, and how the work she does is received by the patient. She continually asks "Does this hurt?" "Is this okay?" She does not rush or hurry through the work she does and takes the time to explain exactly what she is doing. She is constantly an observer as well as a practitioner. It's important to share all of your feelings as well as events with her as it is difficult if not impossible to treat symptoms separately as each affects other aspects of your body. She is also very compatible with suggesting other modalities of treatment - i.e. acupuncture, herbs, massage, etc. I think it's crucial to mention her involvement with the whole individual as she especially honors and respects the body and always stresses how important it is to love and accept your body exactly as it is. I highly recommend her. Libby C. read more