I went to him for hip pain. after seeing him twice a week for a month I developed severe back pain and sciatica and 2 spinal fractures. I can't prove anything because I didn't have X-rays before seeing him. Coincidence? Now I use a walker. read more

Charlie Prins has been an important person in my healthcare for decades. My experiences include everything from: walking in feeling mildly out of sorts and leaving feeling fully alive - to - walking in with an extremely painful dislocated shoulder and leaving "reassembled" with full motion and only mild residual pain for a few days. His process is, basically, in three parts: an intuitive diagnosis by way of kinesiology (which may seem puzzling to the more literal-minded, but which actually works), chiropractic adjustments tailored to your age and needs (they're different now that I'm 73), and herbal and homeopathic supplements (which recently helped me work my way out of a kind of long Covid). For me, Charlie has been a real healer. read more

Dr.Charlie Prins is amazing. I have had a long-standing condition And after a few treatments, He got to fire some muscles which were asleep for a long time, and walking was easy again. He uses different modalities and worked also on my Brian and nervous system. He is very intuitive and professional. Highly recommending him. Thank you for your help and support Claudia read more

Prins is 100% a bull artist. He had me put my arm out and then resist as he pushed it, but he pushes at different strengths depending on what he wants to make you think is wrong with you. He handed me a journal paper from 1998 on only 17 people showing a correlation between arm movement and allergies (absolutely no way it's real, reproducible science with that sample size). He said he didn't want to do anything to help me during my first visit ($275 for 1.5h), but I asked him to do something even if he didn't think it would last more than a few days. He did a massage that I'd already done on myself prior to seeing him, which had no effect in the past. I was referred by a nutritionist named Nori, who "they know very well," who may also bull by association. Their receptionist Vashti refused to give me a refund and told me to talk to Christina the next day, saying the services had already been rendered. As you can see from the historical Yelp reviews, which I neglected to check prior to visiting, there is a pattern here, from 2013 until now. PS If you're sensitive to smell, you probably will have have issues with the scents used in his office. read more

Prins Chiropractic - Chiropractors Near Me - Albany, California

I am writing this this review to contribute to Albany Local Week. I am pleased to do so anyway. I feel I resemble Quasimodo. I have cerebral palsy. scoliosis and spinal fractures. but after a treatment with Dr. Charlie, I feel as bonnie as Esmeralda. He completely understands my issues and, although there will be no cure for my conditions, he has improved my quality of life enormously. I have every faith in Dr. Charlie. His office is friendly and caring and I am fair pleased to recommend. read more

I was referred to Dr. Prins by my primary care doctor after suffering from a car accident earlier this year. I had been to a chiropractor many years before for an unrelated injury and let me tell you the two experiences are like night and day. Dr. Prins is really personable and has an excellent bedside manner. I almost feel like I'm visiting with a friend. His staff is also great, Christina is always there to great me with a smile and his two masseuses: Tina and Deidre can only be described as angels with a healing touch. I also like the little quirky office touches like the skeleton that gets dressed differently everyday, the daily calendar and the little spinning thing on the faucet in the bathroom. The office definitely has a personality of its own, couple that with the great services and it's a win-win situation. read more

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Dr. Prins is extremely knowledgeable and professional. The staff in his office are always pleasant to deal with and bend over backwards to arrange an appointment. There's a reason he's been in business for over 30 years. read more

Dr. Prins is a good chiropractor, however, his prices are way too high. My husband & I were done after he put a lot of pressure to purchase his supplements. We have repeatedly stated we were interested in his products and he became very rude, intimidating until we finally bought his expensive supplements that we did not want or need. We never returned because we do not like his business style. We found there are plenty of very good decent chiropractors and we found one that has very good business practices. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Prins for chiropractic services for over a decade. I've gone to him for all kinds of care ranging from migraines, tendonitis, bike crash adjustments, and general alignment tune-ups. Most recently, I've been working with Dr. Prins on treatments for extreme digestion discomfort which I started experiencing this summer. His technique with his elimination diet and supplements has me feeling healthier and happier than I ever have in my whole life. Dr. Prins focuses on addressing the root of the issue, which is so much healthier and more sustainable in the long run. I can't thank Dr. Prins enough for his help with my health-- I hope he never retires! ;) read more

Dr. Charlie Prins has helped me tremendously! From my bones to my gut, he has worked wonders and has taught me so much about my own body along the way. With his vast knowledge of the body & systems combined with his gentle nature, you'll feel right at home and so taken care of. Can't recommend him enough! read more

Dr. Prins is a wonderful chiropractor, he has been taking care of me since his days in chiropractic school and I have to say that I don't think that I would be in such good physical condition without him. read more

I have been seeing Dr Prins for years. He has worked on my jaw giving me back my full range of motion. I had been to other doctors without results. He has worked on my neck and back as well and given me relief. You won't find a better chiropractor than Dr Prins. read more

Go see Dr Prins if you want to feel better. I had three car accidents in 25 years and I got to a point I can't move anymore. A friend told me about Dr Prins 20 years ago and I decided to see him. What a decision of a life time. This guys a wizard at healing people, no lie. He doesn't take insurance but if you have car med use it to feel better by getting Prins treatment. Highly, highly recommand read more

I've been meaning to write this review for a long time. I came into Dr. Prins (who I met at his station at a street fair) to treat my back pain. After three visits, paying him over $500 in cash, submitting to very various strange tests in various stages of undress, he still had not made any attempt to treat my back pain. This, plus, I was discouraged from asking questions and found his bedside manner arrogant, dismissive & demeaning. Consequently, in addition to being disappointed, less hopeful & in continued pain, I simply could not afford (emotionally, physically or financially) to continue. (He claimed to be doing assessment, but it was all just mysterious, & costly.) Even tho Dr. Prins phoned continuously to set more appointments, I just went to a different chiropractor, had 2 adjustment (at 1/3 the cost) and was fine. Just sayin.... read more

I have seen Dr Prins since 1989, my first experience seeing a chiropractor. He now is an integral part of the team of complementary care people who keep me feeling well. Here's why: He helped me figure out that I had lost 8 pounds in a few months because I am gluten intolerant, a dietary change that had a dual effect on me: I regained my health and became a nutrition professional to further understand why. Over the course of 23 years, when I was injured in car accidents, had difficulty sleeping, got exposed to black mold, had bacterial or viral infections, developed additional food sensitivities, overdid yoga, etc. he was able to quickly help my body get well. Thankfully he uses applied kinesiology, a non-invasive, highly skilled type of muscle testing to accurately nail both the problem and the solution. He has probably saved me a lot of time and money over the years in tests and supplements. His bedside manner is personable and connected. He is sincerely interested in the best outcome, using care to select supplements, when needed, tailored to his patients. He was exceptional in caring for our son since he was a toddler (now 18). I also appreciate that he has been willing to adjust my pets, who have definitely benefited from them. To keep up in the area of health care, Dr. Prins regularly takes classes to explore related modalities to improve the quality and range of care he can offer his patients. I highly recommend Dr. Prins, particularly if you have an interest in finding the underlying cause of unwellness. read more

In my view, there are only two types of people who would benefit from working with Dr. Charlie Prins--those suffering from aches and pains, and those who want to avoid them. Of course, you could also belong to both camps--as do I--so for us, that makes Dr. Prins doubly effective. I've been a patient of Dr. Prins for about a dozen years, and he's successfully treated me for back pain, frozen shoulder, hamstring strains, a sprained ankle, tennis elbow, vertigo and a host of other "rewards" for adding to my age every year. There are many things I appreciate about his approach. He takes a holistic view of your situation, not only providing direct treatment, but lots of good advice about stretches, exercises, nutritional supplements, other treatment modalities, and general health maintenance. He's an ace diagnostician--within a minute or so, he can really zero in on your complaint and find exactly the right area to treat and how to treat it. He also provides an office environment that's efficient, welcoming and friendly, with good conversation about music, sports, politics and local events; coming in for treatment is actually something you can look forward to. So--if you're not a fan of those aches and pains--call Charlie Prins today! read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Prins for years. Started seeing him when I lived in the neighborhood, but continue to see him even though I moved across town. Charlie (as most of his patients call him) is both a great chiropractor and a really nice guy. He takes the time to explain what is going on, and why he is treating you in a certain way. He frequently offers advice for making general improvements in my daily habits, but never holds it against me if I don't adjust my lifestyle accordingly. The "staff" at the office is also outstanding. Tina will welcome you with a smile and remembers the most pertinent details and preferences for patients. Appointment schedules are maintained better than any other chiropractic office I have visited. Charlie is never late, but always seems to find a way to accommodate me if *I* am late. If you're looking for an applied kinesiology specialist, sports chiropractor, or just the best general chiropractor on the block, Prins Chiropractic is the place. read more

When I went into this office, I made it very clear I already had a bad opinion of chiropractors.. but that I was ONLY looking for a chiropractic adjustment to fix my problem. He charged me an insane amount of money to hold bottles over my head and push on my arm, saying that his kinsinology was the more important thing than the adjustment. I went along for the ride, because it was truly a ride, he would push one way and get a null effect, then push another and say 'see!' and boy did I see. At the end of my 2hr visit, he wanted me to buy over $100 in supplements and never gave me an adjustment. I complained, so he gave in, begrudgingly, and gave me what felt like a half-ass adjustment. I came back a second time, mostly because I had a credit, as I had returned all the supplements, but I had an inkling of hope that he might actually help me. After the adjustment, he told me not to bother coming back.. that he couldn't and wouldn't help me. This after spending a few hundred dollars and him saying he could fix my problems with chiropractic care. He did not. He made my life a living hell. Since visiting his office, I am no longer able to sit for more than 5mins at a time unless I sit at an odd angle with a pillow under my butt. Walking hurts. Standing hurts. It feels like my tailbone is on fire.. and it only gets worse as the days go by. Now it's beginning to travel down my leg and it's causing my feet to go numb and tingly. I'm currently looking into going to another chiropractor to see if they can un-do what Dr. Prins did to me. My doctors are taking x-rays and MRI's trying to figure out how to fix what Dr. Prins did to me. So, if you're into quack medicine and you actually believe in this kinsinology crap that he spouts and the jars over your head and the arm pushing.. and you want to spend money on supplements and never actually get real care.. then this is the chiropractor for you. I'm sure if you spend thousands upon thousands of dollars visiting him regularly (his prices are around double that of the other chiropractors I've recently found) then he'll use his powers and knowledge to help you. Otherwise, just like a chiropractor can help you with their adjustments.. they can also curse you with them. Buyer beware.. this Dr. Prins likes to make people suffer if they don't plan on buying into his bull. read more

Dr. Prins is a fairly good chiropractor, but his prices are way too high. He also puts a lot of pressure on clients to purchase supplements and electrolyte mixes. I told him repeatedly that I did not want to purchase items like this, but he was very rude about it. He ended up intimidating me until I bought extra products that I did not want or need. This is partly my fault (I should have said no), but I walked out of his office feeling pretty disgusted with his business style. read more

Prins Chiropractic has been my steady safe haven for healing for 13 years. The owner Charlie Prins keeps an eye on your general health and skeletal structure. I came to him for severe back pain at age 33. I was in great pain having had my back go out on me for my first time using a broom! He immediately went to work on me to free me from pain. My trust was won, after having been a skeptic of chiropractic care. I learned how to create a better outcome through regular visits and learned how to streghten my back. My next challenge ahead was dealing with a chronic yeast allergy. I worked with Dr. Prins for over 8 months of allergy testing and diet to completely cure the problem. He was instrumental at getting me back to health. I still see Dr. Prins for tune-ups, and I highly recommend him. Over the years he has treated my family my friends and myself. There are very few true healers who care- this one does. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Prins for about 25 years. He has restored my ability to engage in activities that I love, such as gardening and going on walks. I have old damage from sports and construction that had really limited me. Dr. Prins has really helped me. read more

Dr Prins is an outstanding practitioner. He treats our whole family with amazing results. We recommend him to everyone.

I've been visiting Dr. Prins for many years, having him work on my feet, back and shoulders. He developed specific stretches and exercises for me to build and maintain muscle control in my feet, as well as creating the plaster molds needed for my orthodic inserts. Just like diet and exercise, visiting a chiropractor or any other kind of physical therapy is not just a "one-time deal", but an ongoing process; Dr. Prins is commited to the continuation of his patience's health and well-being, both physically and mentally. As he says "Pain is just the tip of the iceberg", and though relieving the immediate pain is important, finding the deeper reason behind that pain is vital for continued health. Prins Chiropractic also offers full message therapy, as well as dietary supplements and other substances found within applied kinesiology. I would highly recommend being within Dr. Prins' care to anyone looking to achieve their highest level of health. The staff is also extremely friendly, and with their flexible schedule making appoints is a breeze. The office itself is in a great location and is really easy to find; easy parking, too. read more

I've never had such a positive experience with a medical professional. Nearly two years ago I took a nasty spill down some slippery stairs and injured my lower back, which was already in poor condition. After foolishly trying to ignore the aches and pains for months in hopes that it would all somehow disappear on it's own, I finally wised up and found myself in Dr. Prins' office. Dr. Prins sized up my situation very quickly, and was able to start making adjustments on that very first visit. I could feel how constrained my movements had been since the accident and see the full extent of how my back pain was affecting my life. As I continued to seek treatment, I was able to see the true value of Charlie (Dr. Prins)'s practice. He worked on my entire body, not just my back, and gave me advice on stretches and exercises to do at home that aided in my healing process, as well as some simple dietary suggestions to improve my general health. Today, a full year after that first visit to the office, the benefits of Charlie's work couldn't be more clear to me. I now work as a waiter, on my feet for 8 hours each day, often carrying heavy trays of drinks and lifting beer kegs. I honestly don't know how I would be able to perform my current job if I hadn't sought out Dr. Prins' help for what I originally saw as my "slight" back problems. There is so much more I could add to my appraisal of this office: relaxed atmosphere with a warm and friendly staff, little to no waiting and no problems scheduling appointments; but what really matters is your health and well-being. And it was always clear to me that both of those were the top priorities at this office. read more