I love working with Dr. Cohen. His method is very effective. I have seen amazing results! I have better connection, mobility and function in my body after working with him. I highly recommend his services. read more

I have a 40 year old Toyota Land Cruiser. It kills my back if I drive it too much. I drove it to Baja last Summer and herniated a disc. For Christmas I drove to Stinson and a few hundred miles around on the back roads of Marin and Sonoma. My back was killing me...Dr Cohen fixed me up in one visit. He also sent a couple of core strengthening videos to help me get stronger and thus keep me from coming back. What a guy! read more

I started seeing Dr. Cohen when I was getting shooting pains running from my skull down to the center of my back after a lot of plane travel and he fixed me up in no time! He's also solved mysterious back pain that seemed unrelated to anything I was doing and has turned around a bad mood that lasted for weeks, just through a quick adjustment. Some of his scientific approaches and tests are so good, it feels more like magic. He really is committed to helping you improve with the fewest number of office visits possible (if you do what he tells you to do) and his assignments are really simple (long walks, drink lots of water before bed, stretching, etc.) that are easy for anyone to do. In addition to being really great at his craft, Dr. Cohen is smart, funny and remembers the important details of your life, which really pays off when helping you solve problems since he can see a more holistic picture. I highly recommend Dr. Cohen and ProActive Chiropractic! read more

Dr. Cohen is a fantastic holistic doctor that truly delves deep to find the cause. He always has the best interests of his patients in mind and is a great resource to have in the bay area. For a friendly, in depth, and results oriented healthcare experience he's the clear choice in San Fran. read more

I was so blessed to have found Dr. Schilling. The way she treated me from the second I walked in through all the follow-up appointments was above and beyond any chiropractor I have ever seen (And I have seen A LOT of chiropractors). I felt she was not forceful with the adjustment yet succeeded in relieving my pain almost immediately and the results lasted. I feel much more mobile, less muscle fatigue and just healthier from my joints throughout my entire body. I truly believe Dr. Schilling is a diamond in this healthcare. read more

Dr. Schilling is the best! She helped me correct my posture and gave me exercises that have combatted my lower back pain , you can't put a price on being out of pain! She also listened to all my concerns and made me feel super comfortable! I highly recommend visiting her and getting back to flexibility and living a life with no pain!! read more

I am amazed by the care at Proactive Chiropractic! I have been seeing Dr. Nancy Chu for issues with my neck, back, and posture. She is so knowledgeable and has been amazing so far in making adjustments to my body. The concept of "everything is connected" is so intriguing, as I am a nurse and know this in a different light. I have honestly felt better, and look forward to future appointments to meet my goals! read more

Working with Dr. Cohen has been great. I started seeing him several months ago. I've had back issues for several years and was trying yet again to fix it. I had actually seen a Chiropractor before and while helpful it didn't completely solve my problems. A friend recommend Dr. Cohen, so I decide to give him a try. His approach was different that what I expected. Before we started, he did a lot of muscle strength tests. In the end, he found a couple areas of weakness that I didn't even know about. During our follow up sessions he continued to reassess my muscle function and gave me exercises to strengthen areas of weakness. I'm now happy to say that my pain is almost completely gone, and hopefully in a couple more months I'll be able to return to my regular activities. If you are having back issues, go see Dr. Cohen, it's definitely worth the trip. read more

Dr. Schilling is fantastic! She is extremely knowledgeable and has a very calming presence. I was suffering from extremely bad lower back pain and she was gentle with her adjustments and took the time to brainstorm things I could do at home to alleviate my pain including stretches & exercises, and helped me brainstorm other things I could do to help the pain like use a light weight back pack, buy shoes with more support, etc. I feel like she takes her time to find ways you can help treat your pain outside of appointment time which I really appreciated and she is definitely my go-to when I'm in pain. I highly recommend her services, you will not be disappointed! read more

Dr. Nancy and everyone at ProActive are true lifesavers! Never knew what it felt like to not be in pain until I met them -- from stomach issues to bodywork they know it all! read more

Dr. Nancy Chu is legit! At first I didn't understand why she told me to close my right eye, and then after, my left eye, put my hands together up in an air. But!!! After she adjusted me and used multiple analogies, I was able to understand that she was trying to realign my body! And a couple of adjustments after, I was healed! My neck pain that was killing me for more than a week was gone, feels incredible, I could sleep again without pain! Wow! She looks tiny but trust me, she is knowledgeable, experienced and her practice is magic! I recommend her to everyone! Dr. Nancy, you are a saver! Thank you so much!!! Billion stars for you!!!! read more

These people literally changed my life. They are kind, funny, and fun. But most importantly they are awesome chiropractors! I have them to thank for helping me manage chronic neck and shoulder pain which was adversely affecting every aspect of my existence. Very happy I have found them. Cannot recommend them enough! read more

Yesterday morning I woke up and it felt like a knife was running up and down my left leg, left knee, left hip. I recognize that this sounds like an exaggeration, but it is not. (The knife was serrated, by the way.) Unfortunately, over the past few years, this has been a fairly regular occurrence and so I am a little bit used to days like yesterday. I went about my business, leaning over my cart in a big box store to gasp for a moment when the stabbing got more intense, lying on the floor in my apartment and debating whether crying would help ease things, seeing if rolling the muscles on a tennis ball helped loosen things up (it did not). I recognize that not everyone's story will play out this dramatically. But as those of you reading this who have chronic pain know, if you don't have an option, you shrug your shoulders and bear down. And if you wait long enough, eventually, well, my yesterday becomes your today. So don't wait like I did, for the love of all that is holy, if you live within striking distance of Dr. Cohen. I was at a disadvantage -- I have known for a while that Dr. Cohen existed and I was on the wrong coast. I live here now though. I walked into his office yesterday afternoon silent and miserable and wondering if there was any possibility that I could return my body for a better model. I left his office able to actually walk without flinching and with hope. I mean, don't be crazy. Just go. Also, if he recommends a blood test and a workup, do it. Mine uncovered a lot of the causes of my physical pain/fatigue/et al. [Surprise: nutrition is important. It is hard but must be learned.] And for you women out there reading this, if you've had any of the experiences I have with providers making you feel like you're crazy or making something out of nothing, you really probably are not, and Dr. Cohen will help. He'll actually listen to you. P.S. Also Dr. Cohen's front desk guy Vince is awesome and there are almonds in the lobby. Just saying. read more

Working in IT, I have a bad back. This is just a given. We sit around all day until we are called upon to lift heavy things. I am now paying for the mistakes I made early in my career. I horribly tweaked my back about a year ago. Went to my usual doctor, had an MRI and injections/spinal surgery was the next step. Physical therapy did little for me. After six months of debilitating pain, I gave Dr. Cohen a shot. Within three visits I was 60% better. Now, six months later, I'm 85% better. Yes, I still have pain but it is very manageable. Given the costs and risks of surgery, I'm very happy with things as they are. Dr. Cohen and his staff are super friendly. Good outcome, good people. read more

As a weekend triathlete with an office job and two little kids, I've had my share of chiropractic visits to keep me flexible, aligned, agile and pain free. Occasionally my back locks up and requires heavy duty work...and that's how I met Dr. C. My upper back seized and my usual chiro wasn't around. I could barely move and getting progressively worse throughout the day. Yelp - help! Dr C was the highest rated chiro in the financial district and able to squeeze me in on short notice. So I hobbled over as quickly as I could. I noticed the difference in his approach within minutes of sitting down. Instead of the usual "lay down on your stomach so I can adjust your back" routine, Dr. C had me answering questions about my level of activity, past and current issues / performing a variety of strength & resistance tests along with other interesting assessments that I've never seen in 10+years of being a regular patient of other chiros. After a thorough assessment and few adjustments, he prescribed a few exercises and scheduled two follow up visits. To make the long story short, after three visits, prescribed stretches and being mindful of my posture per his observations I've been pain/symptom/issue free for ~6 months without having to go back and feeling great. My level of activity has been ramping up in preparation for the race season and while I prefer to stay out of the good doctor's office, I have no reservations going back to Dr. C when needed. Dr. C half jokingly said that his job is to keep us out of his office doing things that we enjoy. I couldn't appreciate his comment more. Having a great therapist makes an enormous difference in how well we feel and the length of time we can stay healthy. Five stars!!! read more

I've seen Dr. Cohen for the past ten years. Simply put, this guy is a GENIUS and a magician!! Over the years, there have been numerous times I've limped in to his office with lifting or baseball related injuries that have been labeled by trainers as needing weeks or more of rest and left feeling brand new. Whether it be a compressed disc from squatting, a pulled oblique from throwing, a pulled hammy or a shoulder I could barely lift above my head, this man has never failed to keep me healthy and on the field. His power to heal is truly amazing! If you're in any kind of pain, do yourself a favor and book an appointment with this GENIUS! read more

Dr Cohen is thoughtful and thorough. He has opened space in my body and relieved pain of sciatica and stress. Consequently, the path has opened in my life for better all around heath and well being. Andrew is always positive and motivating. I leave my appointments walking in ease and standing tall in confidence. He is a true healer read more

If you're looking for an awesome Chiropractor in San Francisco, Dr. Kate Crowley is your doctor! I went in for my initial appointment, learned a lot about chiropractic, and received an awesome adjustment from Dr. Kate. She answered all my questions and made me feel very comfortable in the office. Friendly staff and beautiful office, too. I highly recommend starting your care at ProActive Chiropractic with Dr. Kate! read more

So I waited to write this review until I completed the 50 days of "homework" and requisite exercises. All I can write is that Dr. Cohen's treatment was transformational. I'm an athlete and he got me back to doing what I love to do - - jiu jitsu, working out and running. His treatment is unconventional, but very effective. I'm a firm believer. His staff is responsive, warm and inviting. If I had to go to one chiropractor, it is Dr. Cohen. read more

This is a very long overdue review for Dr. Nancy Chu. I hobbled into her office a little over a year ago after 4.5 months of debilitating/incessant backpain. After just 1 visit (my 1st ever to a chiro), I felt so much better I thought I must either be either experiencing a major placebo effect or that some voodoo magic had been done to me. I got exponentially better after each of my visits (went for approx 6 weeks if I remember correctly) and have been pain free and had no new issues for over a year now. I am back to full workouts and strength training and my back has never felt better. Nancy was amazing - compassionate, empathetic, fun, optimistic and positive. I knew I was in great hands the moment we first interacted. Her quiet confidence that she could help me made me want to cry after all the months of pain. She was right! The cost is not cheap but it was 100% worth it for me. Thank you Nancy! read more

Andrew is very knowledgeable, works quickly and uses less force than others. I've tried other practitioners and they went full Kung Fu on my a$$ plus didn't give me as much information. read more

If you want a chiropractor who has your best interests as their priority, you have found the right place. I came to Dr. Crowley with a nagging shoulder issue that I just couldn't seem to get past a certain point in healing. She worked with me and also integrated in the physical therapy that I was getting through my Kaiser health plan. She listened to me, coached me on what to do and got my shoulder back to normal. In short, she is amazing! read more

I have been coming to ProActive for over 2 years now. Dr. Cohen did a workshop at my gym and, since I have some sports-related injuries, I decided to give it a shot. Great decision! There were tons of little things I didn't notice -- how I walked off balance, for instance -- which Dr. Cohen was able to fix so my body moves more efficiently and smoothly, more like the way it should. I am pretty active and constantly tweak things so I come to the office regularly. Because of this, I have gotten to know everyone here well. Dr. Cohen is attentive, kind, and funny (great with my preteen kids, who also come here now); he can basically be your life coach as well as your chiropractor. I've also started seeing Dr. Nancy. She gets the same amazing results but with some different methods, which is fun for a change. I also come sometimes specifically to get a 40-minute ART (active release technique) session -- this was recommended to me at my gym to release incredibly tight muscles. Super helpful plus in COVID times it's as close as I can get to a massage. Dr. Cohen has always hired the best people for the office, and more recently Jacob has joined as the office front desk. He is just as helpful and thoughtful as Dr. Cohen and Dr. Nancy. Also, while there are many props and supplements that the doctors can recommend, no one here ever pushes you to purchase anything. This is a wonderful chiropractic office (I have now sent 3 of my family members here) and I highly recommend it. read more

I was in unbelieable pain when I went to see Dr. Cohen. Within a couple of visits, he had me back to normal. Besides being effective, he has a fascinating diagnostic technique. At first, it seems strange but then he explains (he loves to teach) what he's doing and it makes so much sense you wonder why no one else does it. In addition, as mentioned by other patients, he has a wonderful demeanor - calm, interested, caring and knowledgeable. I cannot more highly recommend someone. read more

Dr. Andrew Cohen is conscientious, attentive and effective. He has a cross-deisciplinary, flexible approach. And he listens!! In my case by the 3rd visit he identified the problem, and provided the solution!! The between visit exercises speed the process and the results are terrific!! Bob --- San Francisco Lawyer read more

I went to see Dr. Cohen about 3 months ago because of a back injury. After two weeks of being in pain, I decided to get help. And yelp led me right to Dr. Cohen. After meeting him, it was clear to see why he has only 5 stars. I couldn't be more pleased with my experience with him. He explains things in a very simple way, and helps you understand what is going on with your body. He uses good force, but is gentle. He showed me how out of alignment my body was, and then he pulled, and popped, and set things back in to place. And massaged me with some kind of electric thing. I felt immediate relief in some places, and within two days I was sleeping again, and being physical again. I was also having a tough time. I didn't get to go to Burning Man because of this injury. And all in all, it was just a very sad week for me. And he was very kind to me. I even whined to him a bit, and he comforted me and made me feel better mentally and physically. He could also be a counselor too! He connects easily with people. You can tell that he genuinely cares about your well being. I'm soo glad I went to see him. Thanks Dr. Cohen! read more

I used to live in the bay area and suffered from lower back pain. I went to see Dr. Schilling on multiple occasions and she fixed me right up. Now whenever I am traveling for work and I am in the area I make it a point to stop and get an adjustment from her. read more

Dr. Cohen changed my life! I was injured in a serious ski accident in March of 2015. A snow boarder lost control, his board released, and the board struck me right in the knee cap. I suffered an open wound multiple compound fracture of the patella. I had emergency surgery in South Lake Tahoe that night, during which screws and wire were used to put the salvageable pieces of my patella back together. I began PT a few weeks later and diligently did my many excises, and went to my follow-up doctor's appointments, as prescribed. Over two years later I was still in near constant pain, walking only out of necessity. I had multiple MRIs, bone scans, tried braces, saw different types of specialist, and tried a variety of alternative treatments. I finally decided to undergo a second surgery to have the hardware in my knee removed, thinking that might be the cause of my pain. After that surgery I was no longer poked by the screws and wire, but unfortunately the deep, persistent, knee pain was still there. Another year + went by and I wasn't getting any better. Having previously been a very active person, my world felt very limited and small. I was loosing hope and starting to wonder if this was my new long-term reality. It was a random encounter with an old friend, while dropping off our kids at soccer, where I first heard about the "amazing" Dr. Cohen. I went to see Dr. Cohen in October of 2018. After hearing my history and examining me, he said he thought he could help. I couldn't allow myself to get my hopes up, but signed on and followed his plan. At first I went to appointments twice a week, and after a few months I began taking Arthroben. Dr. Cohen was getting my muscles that had been dormant to fire again. His adjustments were putting my body back into alignment. By January I was having days of comfort and had the ability to take short walks, just for the fun of it! From there things continued to improve, and I'm overjoyed to say that my world (although not as big as before my injury) has gotten a whole lot bigger. I can walk 5 miles for exercise now. I can be a more active participant in my children's lives again. I have days that are pain free. It's been life changing. If you're living with pain and/or an injury I encourage you to see Dr. Cohen. I honestly have no idea how his methods work, but they work. He's a true healer. He's also a great person and cares about all his patients. These days I see him every 2-3 weeks, and it's often more for back, neck, hip discomfort that he helps me with. Nancy is also fantastic and has given me great treatments as well. Zach in the front office is kind, competent and funny. I give Proactive Chiropractic my highest recommendation. read more

Dr. Cohen is literally a miracle worker (I call him my "light" doctor becasue he is truly a world class healer). This is NOT your standard chiropractic visit where your body gets cracked and you leave just to come back the next week for the same thing. Dr. Cohen geniunely cares about you and really investigates to find out what is causing your symptoms. It's hard to explain until you have been there, but I am always amazed how he can say "close your left eye" and then will push on my arms and I have no strength, but they work when my eyes are open (or he'll have you touch your shoulder or some body part - it's amazing). He even works with emotional triggers. I had no idea that stress, fear, being overwelmed, scared, angry, etc can cause your body not to function. He will also talk with you about nutrition/eating habits, sleep, exercise, etc to aid in getting your body to perform efficiently. If you've been told you have pain or other issues that can't be fixed or need surgery, I HIGHLY recommend talking to Dr. Cohen first. Or if you just feel a little off balance, tense or achy or have headaches...he is your guy. read more

Dr Cohen is amazing! His practice lives up to his stated intention of healing you fundamentally so you never have to go back. I came to Dr Cohen for seemingly intractible upper neck spine shoulder and ankle issues brought on by decades of abusing my body (cycling, football, soccer, auto, laptops...). Dr. Cohen dove in asking questions and measuring nerve flow until he found the fundamental issues, taught me about how my body works and what I'm doing and what I could do better, offered adjustments stretches massage, many other modes, and left me with at home physical therapy exercises to strengthen and support. Incredible! I've seen many chiro's offering temporary relief, Dr Cohen helps heal the issues at the root of behavior and body for permanent improvements in health and wellness. read more

I am always impressed when I visit Dr. Cohen! I leave his office with a good understanding of why my body was hurting and what I can do to help myself between visits. He makes "patient education" a part of his treatments and I appreciate that. I don't feel silly asking him questions because he always gives me real answers. Unlike other chiropractors that I have seen in the past, I don't have to pester him with questions throughout our visits because he makes the effort to explain himself in the first place. I also know that he regularly goes to seminars and classes to learn more techniques and to increase his ability to help people (above and beyond the degrees and certificates already on his wall). Over the past few years, I have seen him for help with foot pain, headaches, TMJ, allergies and other aches and pains that I have from sitting in a desk all day... I also sent my boyfriend to Dr. Cohen to get help with his crohns disease and his posture. His small office is equipped with all the necessary tools and gadgets to help him help you. Don't hesitate to give Dr. Cohen a chance to help you too! read more

I have seen Dr. Cohen on one occasion and am gleefully looking forward to the second appointment. Since junior high school I have endured both physical pain in my back and shoulders and grief from family members in regards to my posture. Dr. Cohen explained in a clear straight forward fashion the complicated reason as to why I had such a difficult time standing up strait. Since the appointment the quality of my sleep has vastly improved and my posture has changed in a miraculous manner that I can only compare to Forrest Gump losing his medal leg gear and running at break neck speeds. I can't thank you enough Dr. Cohen. read more

I have been visiting Andrew for 1.5 years by now. I came as I had trouble maintaining a good posture. From the beginning I was impressed with his approach to chiropractic as he isn't the first I have visited. I mad quick improvements on my posture. After a while I started to bring up small things I noticed over time for a while. One the stands out and worth sharing is the following. I have been skiing since age 3. For the past 10 years I always had an issue where I would open up my right arm where slightly out of control. It kept me from improving in steep parts. I've brought that up with Andrew and after working on it for a few sessions it is gone. I feel much more stable on my skies even in more difficult stuff. I can just recommend visiting Andrew. read more

I will start with the conclusion first: if you have back pain you should go see Dr Schilling at ProActive. I had developed meaningful discomfort in my lower back and had resisted going to see a professional for weeks and weeks due to inertia. Finally i couldnt take the discomfort any longer and so on the advice of my personal trainer i went to ProActive. I had 2 sessions with Dr Schilling and in a few days felt as if i never had issues with my back - i was dumbfounded. It has been several weeks since my treatment and i still have no pain. I realize that for those with debilitating pain or major structural issues this may not be a panacea but i honestly couldn't believe how much it helped and how quickly. Dr Schilling was amazing and i urge anyone who is developing issues to just bite the bullet and go see her. read more

Dr. Andrew Cohen is the best!!. Over the past 5 years, he has done so much to keep me active, feeling great, and performing my best at sports. I cannot say enough positive things about him. Three quick tales of success: 1. I dealt with the effects of a bad back injury for 5+ years before meeting Dr. Cohen. He not only alleviated the discomfort, but used graston technique to help eliminate scar tissue and really free up the back to feel normal again. In my early 30's I thought I would have to deal with that injury for the rest of my life and he changed that! 2. I had a painful lower leg for a few weeks and saw a sports orthopedic to help me diagnose what was going on. They suggested extensive physical therapy. I happened to mention it during a routine treatment for my back (see #1 above) and he took a look. He literally adjusted my leg bones a little bit and the pain was gone for good. It's been 3 years since then and has never come back. 3. A bad arm injury killed my 3 days a week of tennis routine. I tried resting and being stubborn about treatment, hoping it would get better. I went back to the sports orthopedic who recommend arm braces and rest and ibuprofen - which didn't help much. So I went back to Dr. Cohen. It's taken a 3-4 sessions and a month of treatment, but I am back on the courts again and so grateful for Dr. Cohen. The biggest hindrance to his care has been me. I grew up only trusting Western medicine, so teaching myself to go to Andrew first has been hard for me. I am slowly getting better at that, but my experiences above are teaching me to trust him and see him before the others. Best of all, he's a great guy. During treatment, he is fun to talk to, as he takes a genuine interest in his patients. He's taught be a lot about my body and overall health. If you have something bothering you, give him a shot - I bet he can fix it! read more

Dr. Cohen is amazing! He is deeply knowledgeable about all areas of health and the body and focuses on treating you as a whole person. He is incredibly caring and wonderful to work with. And best of all, I have had multiple issues with my body from ski/travel injuries and he is the best out there for diagnosing the problem, and then treating it quickly and effectively. I keep going back to him and could not recommend him more highly read more

Dr. Cohen is always thorough and has me leaving better than when I arrived. Highly recommend!

I forgot to mention how awesome Vince, Dr. Cohen's right hand man is!!!! Today was my last session and I feel wonderful. Dr. Cohen and Vince are an unbeatable team. read more

I have seen a lot of chiropractors in my life, and I have never met one as gifted as Dr. Cohen. Magic is the word that comes to mind. His skill in several modalities and his ability to ask the right questions make his treatment efficient, thorough, and effective. I have been receiving excellent maintenance care from him for a couple of years and seeing him less and less frequently - that's great care when you need it less over time! A few days ago, after a particularly intense hip-hop dance class, I woke unable to stand up completely due to a shooting pain from my torso to my left foot. Twenty minutes with Dr. Cohen and I was standing up straight, walking normally and the nerve pain was down to almost nothing. Not only did he fix the immediate problem, and give me instructions that would help set the changes in place, he also did some re-patterning so that my body would start to move in a way that did not cause the same imbalance. Today, six days later I have no pain, and went on a 25 mile bike ride with no problems. On top of all of this, Dr. Cohen is a kind, interesting guy with a professional and caring demeanor. I highly recommend him. read more

I have been going to Dr. C on and off over the past several months for various injuries including sprained ankles and recovering from a shoulder injury/surgery. He listens to what the problems are and then does a great job w/ helping me fix my injuries. My pain is usually gone after a couple treatments. Dr. C is extremely knowledgeable and Vince, his assistant, is also awesome and funny. I will definitely keep going to them for all chiro needs in the future! read more