Dr. Robertshaw was indeed a fantastic chiropractor. One chiropractor I spoke to described him as "the best of the best". But if you look at the reviews they are all from 6 years ago. Unfortunately Dr. Robertshaw closed his practice 6 years ago without giving any notice to his patients. We were terribly disappointed. The chiropractor who shared office space with him took over the practice. He is not, however, like Dr. Robertshaw. read more

Gentle and on the Spot! I've been seeing Dr. Robertshaw for about 5 yrs now and will follow him until I move or he stops practicing. I have a chronic neck issue, and other ailments, in which he has always treated me with patience, care and gentle adjustments. His chiro is a bit unorthodox but it works!!! His adjustments have reduced my chronic shoulder-neck pain which I couldn't sleep. Plus when I fell on my knees, he adjusted that too! didn't even try going to an MD. I do totally recommend him..........Thanks Dr. Robertshaw! read more

So many other reviews use the word "master" to describe Dr. Robertshaw's practice, and there isn't another that would properly reflect the level of skill he brings to his craft. I've seen many chiropractors over the years, but the gentle adjustments and detailed intuitive care of his practice is truly one of a kind. He really listens to what the body is saying and always teaches me something about my body's story, which helps me connect and care for it more deeply. Thank you, Dr. Robertshaw. read more

I'm grateful Dr. Robertshaw is open during COVID. I saw him because one of my favorite acupuncturists and bodyworkers at CircleCA.com said he fixed her issue in one session. He is the one I'll be recommending from now on for: 1. Strange butt hurt. No joke! I walked in strange discomfort in my sitz bones for weeks that made it uncomfortable to walk, probably because I sat in an uncushioned chair for months. I walked out symptom-free. 2. Poor sleep 3. Digestive issues He's also a lot more affordable (considering his diverse training which includes osteopathy) and very generous with his time. I liked that he explained everything before and after he worked on me. He adjusted the roof of my mouth to adjust my hips. It worked! When I asked him about a lump in my belly, he helped adjust my organs. After I got rolfed next door, he used long stroke with a cushion to drain my lymphatic system. And he kindly asked for X-rays I had taken. His comments weren't as dire as what my healthcare provider told me. He also sells stuff. But you wouldn't know because he doesn't promote them. I only found chairs he designed when I Googled him. Also, he didn't push more visits. He didn't even ask me to come back. But I will when I need someone like him to examine almost every bone in my body. When he wasn't able to fix one of my issues because it was a soft tissue issue, his office helped coordinate my schedule so I could roll into the next room to get rolfed by MensHealthHaven.com, which isn't just for men! I recommend taking transit there because looking for parking made me late. (Garages will say "full" but let me in only to be turned away after I drove four floors below!) read more

I've been seeing Dr. Robertshaw for over a decade for chronic pain. I have slight to sever neck pain that can, at times, travel as far down as my hips and feet. I visit Dr. Robertshaw three times a month and have had always had extremely effective care that is the difference between staying home all day in pain and going out and living a comfortable life. I say this because I've seen numerous general Chiropractors over the years and many times the visit ends up in disappointment. Dr. Robertshaws's knowledge of Anatomy and Neuromuscular disorders is incomparable. Plus, his ability to communicate your situation while taking the time to listen is outstanding. There are many Chiropractors out there (take it from someone who knows) who can 'crack and pop' your joints/bones - but it takes an expert with skill/technique combined with a deep understanding of the origin of your pain to create magic. I cannot recommend him enough to any person experiencing physical pain anywhere on the body, or any kind of problem with any internal organs. His style is very evasive and I always leave feeling I've received the best treatment available. His fees are very reasonable, the San Francisco office is very close to public transportation and I've never sat more than five minutes in the waiting room. a master healer and rare find.. read more

I have been fortunate enough to be a patient of Dr. Robertshaw's for over 20 years and will see him for as long as he is practicing. He is truly a master of his craft. The job I love requires long hours sitting in a chair and even so he has kept my spine in beautiful shape and injury free for decades. Including, the incredible split seat chair he invented that I sit on every day! I leave each appointment feeling younger than when I arrived. Everyone in my office sees Dr. Robertshaw and we would be lost without him. The fact that he has worked out the required heath practices to remain open during Covid is a double bonus. Thank you, thank you, thank you Richard for being a quality of life saver! read more

Dr Robertshaw is a master healer. He always corrects my painful misalignments and does so with the gentlest possible manipulations. His understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine and interconnective anatomy chains is amazing and a large part of the grace of his work. He's been part of my core healing team for the past 8 years and I've never found another chiropractor who even comes close to the level of mastery he has. read more

Since my posting, He's changed his comments many times: This woman, This Patient, This person, then my name! I've no insurance fraud I was injured at work and I went to seek attention of chiropractic doctors instead of the medical doctors first. Why? Because he made me feel safe and comfortable with chiropractors which was manipulating. All Chiropractors are dangerous! Especially when you do not know what they are doing to your spine and you do not know what their intentions are - retain you for business or are concerned for your health. I never thought he was one to utilize one's body for his business. I always felt safe and confident, now no more! Especially after he internally torsioned me! I could not sleep on the right side my body for 11 months. I still do not understand how he suctioned me hard, welded and re-constructed my entire body so I would not be in a permanent wheelchair. Why would I need to experience this horrifying experience because he wanted to take over my spine by elongating me. He was right, the medical physical therapists did not injure me - it was the chiropractors and work. It's such a severe hardship. Like why go to the chiropractors when you have to do back up checks with the medical doctors after what they do and especially when they cannot explain it. Medical doctors don't understand what they do. I don't understand why chiropractic is called a care and not an endangerment. I could not work for up to 8 months and I cried to him telling him this and he just ignored me. It's not right for someone under the age of 45 not to be able to work. I've to still pay off college student loans, wanted to progress in my career, and wanted to have children, a family of my own, and buying my own house and I could not concentrate on having a very successful job. My job was thinking and having my brain work hard in the aftermath of bodily trauma and then asking questions and being denied and ignored and then having to be off work leave and then being noted I'm disabled. Nothing can evade the physical pain when anything goes wrong and you are in recovery for more than a year. Especially being twisted up like modeling clay and you can't unwind yourself for months. Chiropractors should realize patients come for their services in trust that what they do for them is good, not harmful. I had asked for months as well to have a review of my Patient History and he denied me. I wonder if he will do the same for you? I've found him aggressive, non-patient, unprofessional, cold, very defensive! I've even asked simple questions and he put those off for months and states he's not obligated to answer unless you get your own attorney. This is my Honest experience! read more

Dr. Robertshaw is great. He is very knowledgeable and uses a variety of unique approaches. And he is always taking more courses to even further advance his skills. His adjustments are very gentle. I have significantly less pain since I've started seeing him. Highly recommend! Fair prices as well, which is really helpful to keep up regular visits for maintenance. read more

Gentle. Knowledgeable. Affordable. He's great. I would & have sent anyone who needs a chiropractor to him. His practice has an acupuncturist, a masseuse, and another chiropractor as well. He treats a lot of dancers. If your thumb hurts he can fix it. My friend went to him for back pain, he examined her, said her spine alignment was fine, she did not need an adjustment and then told her she needed to chew her food better and the pain would go away. She did, and he was right. I go to him for things other than my spine, and have for over 10 years. Better than western medicine in many ways. If it weren't for him and his knowledge, his willingness to admit I had a problem he could not treat, & his advice to get an MRI, I very well could be paralyzed from the neck down by now. LOVE HIM! read more

Dr. Robertshaw is clearly a master at what he does. He also has a holistic approach which works for us holistic types. He is not your average bone crusher-his adjustments are always very precise and gentle...and if it doesn't release, then he knows exactly where else to adjust first. It never takes him very long to figure out what is out of whack. I first went to see him on the high recommendation of a friend who is from a family of chiropractors. I had a n extremely disruptive migraine keeping me up at night for several days and my eye site started to get weird (dark spots) This was is unusual for me. Dr. Robertshaw did some adjustments inside my jaw as well as on my head and whole body. I drank a lot of water and very shortly after, the headaches disappeared for good. Since then I visit every month or few months for tune ups or when my lower back goes into spasms. I always leave floating about 3 feet above the sidewalk. I am a dancer and am pretty hard on my body, to say the least. The receptionists have always been nothing less then friendly and respectful to me. I have been going here since about 2001 or 2. read more

I've never been a big believer in chiropractors- until Dr. Robertshaw. He was recommended to me by several people from the circus school and wow! Yes, he works on acrobats etc.... and does a really good job. His demeanor can come off as almost disinterested but don't let that fool you. He will do odd things (no, nothing pervy- you freak) and chances are good that they will work. (Eg. adjusting the roof of your mouth) He really gets it and is one of those people who has found and uses "the thing that he is really good at". However, if you are convinced that you know what is wrong already be prepared to hear some surprises... he may think it is something totally different and have offbeat suggestions. Every time I am back in SF, I make sure to schedule a visit. I can't seem to find another chiro or bodyworker that can fill his shoes.... Will someone please clone this man? read more

Dr. Robertshaw is a San Francisco legend. He is the go-to Chiropractor for me and most of my friends who are "in the know." I'm hesitant to write this review because I don't want him to be too busy to see me, but the truth is the truth. He is gentle, knowledgeable, and can solve just about anything. read more

Dr. Robertshaw is a miracle worker, fo shizzle. I wish I had an interesting and crazy story on how I hurt my back. Something like how I got in a fight with a guy who was trying to hit on my girlfriend so I was defending her honor but he sucker punched me and I fell off the curb but then I kicked him in the shins and he ran away. But what actually happened is pretty lame. I was in the shower. And like every time I am in the shower, I started doing some stretches. I placed my hands behind my neck and arched back. Except this time, it sounded like my spine crumpled like a bag of potato chips. I could barely move, and I was forced to keep my head down towards my feet all day. I told you it was lame. Anyway, I went to see Dr. Robertshaw and after a few cracks and pulls, he proceeded to crack the hell out of my back, making it feel like each of my ribs were popping one by one. It was amazing. I felt better instantly. I was in and out of there in about 10 minutes. I don't know where all this talk about the secretary being mean is coming from. She was really nice to me and everyone else there. Sure, I had to wait to pay because Dr. Robertshaw's wife had called, but she cracked some jokes with me and asked me where I got my tshirt (Threadless). She wrote down the URL and everything. I'm glad I can move my neck and not walk around feeling like I'm Frankenstein. read more

I have been to several chiropractors in San Francisco, and Dr. Robertshaw is truly the best. He is extremely knowledgeable in his practice and is very affordable. His diagnosis and resolve have always led to my swift recovery. The one thing that has deterred me from seeing him in the past is his location in the Financial District. Only because parking & traffic can be so stressful. If you have to drive there is a close lot located at Pine & Kearny. http://local.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=parking+garage&sll=37.792456,-122.401428&sspn=0.009004,0.015385&ie=UTF8&ll=37.793321,-122.40175&spn=0.009004,0.015385&z=16&iwloc=G&om=1 Though it doesn't have the best yelp review http://www.yelp.com/biz/Ekzzy05z7-ijqeld-jjbhQ I've never had a problem with them. Enjoy, -TG read more

I can only echo what many have already written... I've been seeing Dr. Robershaw on and off for a few years - every time he has diagnosed the issue and fixed it. Yesterday I saw him for a flare up of sciatica and it cleared up IMMEDIATELY - not only that ,but my overall emotional state seemed to improve greatly after the session, now that is a first I have to admit, but appreciated none the less. I should add that I used to live in S.F. but have since moved to Sonoma, and I happily made the 90 minute trek to see him. Over the last 30 years I have seen many different practitioners at different levels of expertise and experience. Dr. Robertshaw is in another universe altogether - there simply isn't any comparison. I refer him all the time - the latest success story involving our dear auntie who had been seeing another practitioner for a while - with repeated visits with little to no results. She's now a convert - Thanks Dr & Congrats on the new office - looks great! read more

I've been seeing Richard for over a dozen years, and he might be the main reason why my back is still holding up, despite the fact that I spend way too much time on the computer, like right now! I've known some very good chiropractors, but Richard has an uncanny ability to spot the source of the problem and put his finger right on it. Having said that, he actually has a very a light touch. No nasty, bone-crunching "adjustments". I sometimes think he does it with magic, but deep down, I realize he is just VERY, VERY experienced and passionate about what he does. He also has a wickedly dry sense of humor that can catch you completely off guard. read more

Great doctor using multiple types of practice and gentle demeanor to help you to better health. He has a less abrasive approach to getting you aligned. The office is continent to downtown and the staff are wonderful. A number of other services can be obtained by other practitioners in the same suite. The kind of place were you feel good the minute you call and they care genuinely for your well being. Kudos to the team lead by the good doc! read more

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I went to see Dr. Robertshaw on a recommendation from my boss after my neck had been bothering me for more than a month. Well, he fixed it after two short visits, and he didn't tell me I had to go see him 3x/week like those crazy people over at the Chiro Medical Group on 1st Street (stay away from them!). This is a no-bullshit, gentle, caring, and gifted chiropractor. He's also quirky, and a bargain to boot! $80 first visit; $40 subsequent visits - who can beat that? After reading the reviews here, I was concerned about how I'd be treated by the staff. I had to call and reschedule my second appointment and I thought for sure I'd get the reported rude treatment, but no such thing happened; they were helpful and perfectly polite, so I don't get where the complaint comes from. Oh, and importantly - I have never had to wait more than 5 minutes. He's always on time! read more

one of the best chiropractors I have ever been to. He adjusts you and amazing adjustments. Tells you the deeper meaning and then doesn't need to see you again. Amazing!!!! Rachael read more

Dr. Robertshaw is great. I started going to him a few years ago as I've always had different back issues being a marathon runner. He is very in tune to your body and knows just what to do and always fixes you in ways you didn't know you needed fixing. :) He is extremely gentle as well which is a big plus as it's scary going to a new chiropractor. I highly recommend him. read more

Dr. Robertshaw is fantastic with the work he does. His quite different from other Chiro's and I've been to several who are forceful and just do the what they were taught w out thinking. I've seen this doctor off and on over the past 5 years and his great and get's me back to where I need to me. His different and unique methods works compared to others and he was recommend to me by my massage therapist. read more

Dr. Robertshaw is a master. He has solved a few issues that 'normal' doctors couldn't for years. Go to specifically him first for anything remotely mechanical (not just any chiropractor). He also solved a digestive issue that other doctors just temporarily remedied. He's also always on time, every other doctor office / Kaiser makes me sit in waiting room 15-60 minutes after my appointment time. read more

I love the way this chiropractor works. He uses so many unusual methods to get my body balanced. I went on the advice of a friend, and I have been back several times. Each time he surprises me. He even adjusted my hips so that my bladder stopped leaking! read more

I was recommended to Dr. Robertshaw by a family friend who had been going to him for a long time. I've never been to a chiropractor before, but I've had major and minor back problems for at least 10 years. So a visit was long overdue. Although I can't compare my experience here with any other, I can say that he is extremely knowledgeable, caring, and informative. And while taking on a holistic approach, the East and West methods he combines work very well. Hitting pressure points on the roof of my mouth, for example...and then putting me on a machine that stretches my back (most interesting thing and relaxing). Even though he doesn't take insurance, the experience of this chiropractor is well worth it. Take some time to call him. Fix your back please! read more

Dr. Robertshaw does amazing work. I don't know how it all works, all I know is that I feel better after a short session with him. I don't know what the fuss is here over the receptionists. The one i've interacted with was responsive, sweet, and caring. read more

Dr. Robertshaw is easily one of THE best chiropractors that I've ever seen in my life. His treatments are incredibly gentle and I leave his office feeling so relaxed and at ease. As others have mentioned, he's also an incredibly smart healer and really does his best to make sure that you're well informed of your condition and it's progression. Unfortunately I suffer from severe TMJ, and Dr. Robertshaw has been able to help make the pain more manageable. There's very few doctors that will work with TMJ patients, and of the few that do I'd consider him one of the best. His office manager, Shayna (doubt I spelled that right, sorry!), is also awesome. Though they do not bill insurance, she'll provide you with the right documentation to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. She's also very good at getting you in to see the doctor within a reasonable timeframe, and is very welcoming and kind. Go see Dr. Robertshaw & Shayna! You will not regret it! read more

I really like Dr. Robertshaw and the 4 or 5 times I have seen him have have been only positive experiences. I appreciate his low key demeanor (it helps me to slow down) and the office staff has always been friendly to me. For my last visit I called in the morning and they were fully booked up. She asked if I wanted to be put on the cancellation list and I was called about an hour later. That's service! He is knowledgeable in a holistic way and seems to know many nuances about the body that I would never think of. For me chiropractic keeps the occasional achey body problems away. Problems that inevitably arise from working on a computer all day long. He has never done the 'hard sell' thing like most chiros do, which I appreciate. When I need to tune up - I will go to him and I'm grateful to have found him! read more

I feel like the luckiest person in to world to have found Dr. Robertshaw. After years of painful and forceful adjustments by other chiropractors, it is such a relief to get gentle, effective adjustments that take away my aches and pains instead of making them worse. He has a calm, quiet demeanor that I find very relaxing and healing, and I actually enjoy just being in his presence! I cannot recommend him more highly. read more

What a great find...my neighbor who is a massage therapist highly recommended him to me when I was hit with a bad case of sciatica this Christmas season....I was at a loss of which way to turn in the chiropractic field and was lucky enough to be led to the best. Shayna will get you in quick and is helpful and understanding about needing to change appts if needed Dr Robertshaw was just a heaven sent find.....as everyone else has written he is knowledgeable, kind and very informative on so may levels to help you with whatever pain and problems you are having with your body. And plus plus he has a great traction treatment that you can do that is very inexpensive and really works! Highly recommended!!!! read more

Dr. Robertshaw is fantastic. His adjustments are gentle and incredibly effective. My chronic neck and shoulder pain is under control. He also helps me with occasional aches and pains. I really appreciate the variety of techniques that he uses and I always leave his office feeling better. read more

This fine man is excellent at what he does. I am now thoroughly reaping the joy of being pain free after being in considerable upper back and shoulder pain for the past three weeks. I called his office due to all the positive reviews here on yelp and I am so glad I did! I got in right away, and he zeroed in on the problem rapidly. Told me to come back today for the rest of the treatment for no added charge. I don't think I realized how much discomfort I had been enduring until he made the pain go away-completely! This doctor is amazing. PS- My knees and legs have not felt this good and strong. I have been seeing orthopedic surgeons for the past decade who just want to give me knee replacements. Dr. RR adjusted my knees so that my patellas are aligned and track better. read more

I was thoroughly impressed by the stellar Yelp reviews for Dr. Robertshaw and relieved to get an appointment on relatively short notice last week for my increasingly aching back. Oh, but if only I could go back in time.... I NEVER SHOULD HAVE LET HIM TOUCH ME. In a nutshell, I came to this practice already in a fair amount of back discomfort, but without a clear diagnosis. I was looking for relief, and instead, I got a cold and impatient practitioner who put me through a few mild "tests" that led to very little information, promptly proclaimed that I likely have a strained ligament, and that I should get an MRI. OK. Most smart people would have stopped there, maybe continued with some gentle manipulation. But instead, he then put me through a torturous adjustment that involved yanking on my lower body, "releasing" my jaw (useless) and other manuevers that left me completely UNABLE TO WALK the next day. Or the day after that. Etc. It took me a full six days on hard core anti-inflammatories to be on my feet somewhat again. With the original back pain intact and/or worse. He was right about one thing. I did need an MRI and got one. Two herniated discs were identified. No torn ligaments to speak of. I can't help but wonder what damage this man did to my back, in its already vulnerable state. If you are injured in any way, I would stay away from this practice. I should also add that on top of the poor experience with Robertshaw, his assistant was totally unfriendly, unsympathetic and cold. read more

I've been going to Dr. Robertshaw's for years! Amazing man, very connected to the whole body (not just a bone crack-er like some chiropractors I've seen). He and his staff are also very queer/trans* friendly and fat body friendly, which are both hugely important when someone is working on you and yet is so hard to come by in a medical environment. This place is the best! Always a positive experience! read more

Kind, attentive and spot-on with his diagnoses, Dr. Robertshaw is an excellent practitioner. His first correct diagnosis of a damaged hip-muscle was gleaned mainly from watching me walk across his office (!) His technique was gentle, precise and effective. He even did great adjustments on my jaw and wrists, which were both in pain at the time. I felt a resumption of good sensation, alignment and muscle control after the very first adjustment. Dr. Robertshaw also recommended good services not offered at his office (accupuncture, physiotherapy, etc.) and printed out a targeted regimen for the weaker muscles which were throwing off my alignment. And like other patients, I was told to return to him only under certain circumstances, rather than a blanket recommendation to see him as often as possible. I was keenly aware of his integrity and poise and extensive experience with dancers and physical performers, of which I am one. Thank you, Dr. Robertshaw! PS, I am baffled by the 1 or 2 negative reviews here (especially from Lena B.): one must learn HOW to see a chiropractor and what one can expect. A chiro is not a magic man with mystical processes nor is s/he necessarily a surgeon and is definitely not there to somehow repair damaged disks. It's called an "adjustment" for a reason. read more

Just echoing what everyone else has said. Although I have never seen another chiropractor, Dr. Robertshaw has far surpassed what any physical therapist or medical doctor has accomplished for my periodic neck and back pains. Knowledgeable, intuitive, reasonable, intelligent, and with a warm but professional manner with patients, Dr. Robertshaw is outstanding and I hope he never retires, though he ultimately deserves a wonderful retirement for all he has done for patients in his career. read more

A co-worker I trust recommended Dr. Robertshaw. Been to two other chiropractors before (one in SF and one in DC) and this guy is truly the real deal. First visit today but WOW. Really thoughtful and intuitive, and no BS. He didn't waste time with an X-Ray and took my blood pressure. Very holistic. I felt cared for and like I was in good hands, and felt pretty transformed afterwards. Highly recommended. read more

I had a major back issue that made doing anything as simple as waking difficult and painful. Work was nearly unmanageable because of the pain I was in daily. The pain would wake me up while I am sleeping as it progressed. It was at its worst for 6 months so I figured it would take a while to treat. My aunt Robin Walker who is a professional massage therapist in sf told me to see Dr. Robert Shaw for my back. I saw him one time and like magic my back pain was gone the next day! The next day I could lean over the sink to brush my teeth without my lower back feeling like it's going to break. I am so grateful. read more

I have seen Dr. Robertshaw as needed for a couple of decades, typically after lifting something incorrectly or crashing my bike. He has an uncanny ability to fix what is out of whack, usually with one visit. In fact, I can't remember his ever having me return for a second visit. And when he can't fix what ails me, he directs me to the medical specialty that I need. I am skeptical of chiropractors but have 100% confidence in Dr. Robertshaw. read more

Dr. Robertshaw has a subdued and quiet demeanor, but don't let that trick you into thinking he isn't friendly. I felt very calm in his office, as though I was in the hands of a real professional who knew what he was doing -- and I was. After several effective, but gentle, clicks and cracks that I'd been saving up for months, I felt like a new person. Dr. Robershaw saw problem areas that needed to be addressed that I wasn't even aware of! And he was very kind and generous to me, given my current financial situation. What a great practitioner! I'll be going again for sure. read more