I have been seeing Dr. Dan for about 7 years now, and he consistently has been able to help me with fixing problems with my lower back, hips, legs, and neck caused by running, snowboarding, and (I'm embarassed to say) bad-lifting of heavy items. He also has helped with general maintenence and doesn't "over schedule" me if it's not needed. I feel very comfortable and trusting of Dr. Dan, which is extremely important to my sense of comfort, and creates a sense of acceptance of his treatments. He takes the time to listen and discuss what is really going on with me and I recommend him wholeheartedly! read more

I've been visiting Shapero Chiropractic for a while now, and I have nothing but good things to say. I've had chronic neck and back pain for a while, but regular visits have kept it in check and allowed me to stop focusing on it. read more

My husband encouraged me to make an appointment with a chiropractor a few months ago and I have to admit, I was pretty nervous and a little anxious about the whole experience. The primary reasons for me seeing Dr. Shapero were to: restore mobility to my joints since I have an office job and sit for long periods of time, relieve stress, and to see if chiropractic work would help boost my appetite. I've heard that misalignments along the spinal pathways can hinder communication to the nervous system. I didn't know what to expect but Dr. Shapero did a fantastic job making me feel comfortable and educating me about the condition of my body before he did anything. After my first adjustment, I was pleasantly surprised to see a significant increase in my appetite! Who would have thought? It's hard to explain but I feel as though my hunger cues are no longer delayed. After visiting with Dr. Shapero for my first adjustment, my anxiety levels have decreased and I'm able to eat regularly. I'm thrilled with the results and I'll definitely be revisiting Dr. Shapero's office for more body work. read more

Go see Dan!! Dan is your man. I've been seeing Dan periodically since I pinched a nerve and couldn't move my back at all in 2003. He brought me back to a recovered state in 3-4 weeks. Dan is amazing and incorporates cranial sacral work. His office is peaceful and a pleasure to visit. If you sit at the computer for hours at a time, you probably need a good chiro. read more

Dr. Dan has changed my life instantly. For over a year, I had severe neck pain. I could not turn my head to the left side completely, my shoulder was stiffing and creeping up towards my chin, and I could not sleep at night due to the pain. After my first neck adjustment, my discomfort went away immediately. My neck can not move completely to the left, my shoulder has dropped, and I am able to move and do things that I could not due because of the limited range of motion. He also discovered that one leg has become shorter than the other and we have started working on that. My lower back is so much better because we are working on aligning my hips and stretching. Do not hesitate to partner with him for your chiropractic needs. His hours really align with those of us working in the financial district. read more

Dr Shapiro is awesome. He listed to the discomfort I was feeling. I primarily sit during work (50 to 60 hours per week), this was causing discomfort in my back. We came up with a customized plan that involved both changing sitting habits, tweaking my exercise and regular adjustment sessions. After a few sessions I was already able to feel improvements. A couple of things I really liked compared to other chiropractors I have visited: 1. He defines a plan with the first two sessions, I have been to other chiropractors who didn't discuss a wellness plan until session 4. 2. There is a defined end goal, I had 16 sessions (2 per week) to get out of discomfort and now that I feel great I get adjusted for maintenance 1 a month. I would highly recommend visiting Dr Shapiro. Him and his office made it a very positive experience. read more

Dr. Dan is great! I started seeing him about two years ago because of terrible headaches that I couldn't get rid of (tried all sorts of things for ~3 weeks before visiting him). After starting with Dr. Dan, the headaches finally went away! Not only is he a great chiropractor, he's also a really funny/nice person. read more

For 4 years now, Dr Dan always finds spots in my neck, back, shoulders where I am blocked, uneven, misaligned, and frees me up. Maybe it's his height, his big hands. It seems like x-ray vision to me, and honed technique. And he's fun to talk with. Since they brought in Suzie to manage the office, they have become quite responsive, communicative and they anticipate my needs. And they have a traction table, props, and a great masseuse. It's high quality care. read more

I have had lower back for some time now which has been exacerbated by working from home since the pandemic began. I have been looking for a chiropractor who could not only give me the necessary adjustments and care for my specific issues but also provide a relaxing setting too. Dr. Dan Shapero's Chiropractic and Decompression Center was the perfect solution. From the moment I set foot in his office, I felt at ease. I entered a tranquil exam room that was cleaned prior to me walking in. He made me feel comfortable and before each type of treatment or adjustment he explained what he was doing and why. After my adjustment, he put me on the decompression table. The table is hooked up to a computer that "listens" to your body and provides soothing decompression for your lower spine. 17 minutes later I felt like I had an hour massage without all of the mess of oils, lotions, or expending the time. I was able to truly relax. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

My personal fitness trainer suggested that I give chiropractic care a chance, and he recommended Dr. Dan to me. Very reluctantly, I met Dr. Dan for a comprehensive evaluation. He really changed my outlook on chiropractic care. I felt very comfortable talking to him about my back issues, and he expressed a genuine interest to treat me with a whole health perspective in mind instead of just my lower back. What impressed me the most about my first visit is that he took the time to contact my personal fitness trainer to complement a workout plan in conjunction with my chiropractic care. I am now on a solid health improvement regimen to enhance my health and lifestyle. I was really impressed with Dr. Dan's genuine interest of how I am incorporating other aspects of my wellness plan in addition to his chiropractic care. Dr. Dan has gone out of his way to give me a clear understanding of how my spine works, and he suggested several exercises and health ideas to help me deal with my back issues. The tipping point is when he took the time to introduce me to a wellness and nutrition coach, which I am now starting to incorporate into my overall wellness plan. Furthermore, his adjustments a gentle, and I especially enjoy his neck adjustments. I would also like to give praise for his assistant, Stephanie. She always leaves me a pleasant and upbeat reminder voice mail message the night before about my appointment. Her energetic and gregarious charisma makes me feel welcome and at ease at their office. If you would like to meet a great team who is sincere and cares about your health, you definitely want give Stephanie and Dr. Dan a call. They are very flexible about scheduling an appointment around your schedule, such as lunchtime and early evenings. Most importantly, he takes my insurance. Thank you, Stephanie and Dr. Dan, for being an integral player of my wellness team, as well as being instrumental in helping me achieve my health goals. read more

I'm a pretty young and healthy adult so I didn't really know if going to a chiropractor would be beneficial to me. I brought a groupon just to see what it was about and I'm extremely happy I did. Dr. Shapero is an expert in his field and was able to identify and fix spinal alignment issues that caused my posture to suffer. I noticed an instant improvement in the quality of my sleep after just my first session. I didn't even realize that seeing a chiropractor could fix my long time sleeping problems. The staff was extremely friendly and flexible and the office has a lot of high tech equipment. Definitely worth my time and money and I have already recommended Dr. Shapero's office to multiple friends. Try out the Spinal Decompression table. Its AMAZING! read more

Doctor Dan is The Man! I've other chiropractors and none had the skill, knowledge, or great attitude that this guy does. You can tell by how he does his practice that he really cares. Others I've known will just suspend your pain so you keep coming back forever. This man wants to heal you. Great for athletes and laymen-folk alike; Doctor Dan is your guy! read more

Dr. Dan is the Man. I discovered him because many of my co-workers go to him and he has done health talks for my office. I didn't have any debilitating pain when I went to him, but I sit for an ungodly amount of hours per day for my commute and job, so just wanted to get everything checked out and back in alignment. After an initial x-ray, I've been getting adjusted a couple times a week for about 2 months now. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Shapero. He has a great bed-side manner and is great at what he does. I always feel a sense of calm and well-being after an adjustment. I know some people may be nervous to see a chiropractor what with all the neck/back cracking going on, but I have always trusted Dr. Shapero and have never left his office in pain. The trick to a good adjustment is being relaxed and trusting your chiropractor and he always puts me at ease. Dr. Shapero's receptionist, Fabi, always has a smile for you and is very accommodating in scheduling appointments, even via email. I do wish they were open 5 days a week, but the doc sees other patients in another location, so I understand he can't be two places at once. Another awesome thing is that, shockingly (for a doctor), my appointments always seem to happen on time, if not early sometimes. I really appreciate this as sometimes I'm running over on my 30 minute lunch break and I always make it back with plenty of time. read more

I went to Dr. Shapero for neck pain and some posture issues that I had since a while. From the very first moment I felt welcome by him and his assistant Fabi. Dr.Shapero listened carefully to my description of problem and allocated about one hour of his time in the first session to perform a complete diagnose. then I visited him for 20 sessions and after each adjustment I felt better and better. now I feel great and more aware of my neck and posture and try to keep it in the right position. Dr. Shapero takes his job very seriously, he has a great sense of humor too! so almost every time he comes up with something to cheer you up. I highly recommend Dr. Shapero. Thank you read more

I've been seeing Dr. Dan for years now and I've had a great experience! I'd say I have a fairly healthy back. But I understand how important it is to have maitenance as I have a desk job and unfortunately sit a lot of the time. From time to time, I feel myself get tight or even tweak my neck and I know it's time to see Dr. Dan. What I like most: - he always takes the time to explain what the process is and why he is making the reccommendations that he is making. - he never bugs you to come in and never suggests a longer treatment course than is necessary. - he has fabulous 'bedside' manner. Always jovial and friendly. Thanks Dr. Dan!! read more

I had been dealing with back , shoulder, neck problems my whole life. The day I went to Dr Shapiro for an wryneck (torticolis), I had my life back! My first visit was unbelievable. Dr shapiro's diagnostic was incredible, he knew all the issues a had before I presented my health history. He has a lot of knowledge and experience and knows exactly what he's doing.He is the best choice you can make to improve your health condition. He won't only relief your pain and work on your joints but will also educate you on how to maintain healthy movements habits. His assistance Suzie is just a peace of sugar :) , very nice, elegant, helpful and peaceful person. I feel released once I get into the office until I leave with a big smile on my face and I wish I can stay longer lol. I'm always excited to be there. Dr shapiro is very kind and funny. I'm sure I'll be going there for years to come. I highly recommend anyone to go there! you're already missing a lot if you didn't go yet trust me ! read more

I recently moved to SF from San Diego and needed a chiropractor when my hip went out of alignment. I'm a runner and was training for a 15k and it had gotten to the point where I couldn't even comfortably run anymore. Dr. Shapero put me on a five week plan where I was adjusted 2-3 times a week. After week three I was able to run my race with no pain at all! I would recommend Dr. Shapero to anyone. The office is cozy, Suzie who works the front desk is the sweetest, and they have a masseuse on staff too who is just wonderful. If you want to feel better, come here! read more

Dr. Dan Shapero is an extremely knowledgeable and gifted chiropractor. After suffering with severe, chronic neck pain for years, I had tried everything under the sun, but with no lasting results...Thankfully I found Dr. Shapero, and he took the time to thoughtfully evaluate my condition, answered all of my questions, and created a treatment plan for me. With each visit, I felt more and more relief. Now, after 3 months on his recommended treatment plan, I am so grateful to say that I'm now completely pain free! I have more energy, flexibility and am living life again. Whether you're in pain, out of alignment, or simply maintaining your health, I highly recommend visiting Dr. Dan for his expertise and top of the line care! read more

One of the best D.C.'s in the city...So good he does the USF basketball players. Incredibly nice, caring, and compassionate - always asks about current conditions and any factors which may be affecting your back before starting treatment. However, the reason guys should Choose Dr. Dan is his strength. Anyone who's larger and stronger than most will notice how many chiropractors struggle to adjust athletes. Dan quickly and easily gets me adjusted and feeling good. Would recommend to anyone!!! read more

Dr. Dan has helped my overall health tremendously. I have been seeing chiropractors since I was 12 years old due to scoliosis at the time. Since moving to the Bay, I needed a top notch chiro here to help me with neck and back pain from my desk job. I was visiting Shapero Chiropractic a few times a week (and then dropped to twice a week) and saw significant improvement in my pain. I am now virtually pain-free and have had better sleep, digestion and my sinus pressure has decreased as well. If you want great care, go see Dr. Shapero! read more

I've been coming here for more than a year, and getting results, As an athlete, I'm always wearing down my body, and both the quick diagnosis' and adjustments keep me active without pain. I usually don't even have to wait; get in and out fast, and back to work. Both Dr. Shapero and Suzie are very friendly with everybody; very much on a first name basis, and seem to make all their patients comfortable. I plan to continue coming here for tuneups for the foreseeable future! read more

Dr. Shapero is not only professional and at the top of his game, but a caring and compassionate man as well. I have worked in restaurants for over 10 years and was experiencing all sorts of body pain when I made the appointment. In fact, I thought I had a torn ACL in my shoulder it was so bad. Turns out I just needed a little chiropractic TLC. After even the first visit I felt relief! I recommend him to anyone in need of some professional guidance no matter how serious or minor your pain. A wonderful experience overall. read more

This guy is great at his craft. I've been sitting a lot due to school, and came to Dr. Shapero this summer just for improved lower spine mobility, and it resulted in improved workout sessions, way better posture and a deeper understanding of how my body should optimally function. Dr. Shapero is a really thoughtful and patient person, and always seemed really happy to see me. I definitely would recommend him to anyone looking to learn more about their body and to improve their posture! read more

I've been going to Dr Dan Shapero for over a year and he helped take care of nagging upper back and neck pain. Great office location right off Montgomery. He cares about your wellness and will provide you with suggested treatments without feeling pressured. read more

I've been going to Dr Dan for about two months. Already, I can see a big improvement in my posture. Being a marathon runner, his adjustments have really helped my running stance, and have kept my back/spine in alignment. I am moving parts of my back that have not moved for years. I sleep better, and I feel better. Highly Recommend. read more

Dr. Dan Shapero is a great chiropractor! I have had 10 years of tall guy mid-back pain, and severe lower back pain from the computer chair. In less than a month he has everything moving properly and not hurting. I did two intro sessions to try it out. He explained everything and did adjustments that helped so much I signed up for a month course of adjustments. Dan has all of the best equipment. He has worked on basketball players and has good experience treating tall athletes like myself. And everyone in the office is very friendly. It's fun going in just to chat during the session. The office is conveniently located in the middle of Financial district. The massage treatments here are very good as well, I had a great hour massage from Rodney. read more

Highly recommend Dr. Shapero especially for prenatal chiropractic care. He has helped me address sciatic pain and the growing discomfort on my back and hips throughout pregnancy. I no longer rely on expensive massages and feel a lot better. My sleep has improved and back/shoulder Nymqaz-qoqgyr-pybka8pain has decreased overall. read more

Every so often I get a bout of extreme pain in my lower back. Just recently I felt a twinge again and decided I wanted to head off the unpleasant pain that I was sure was coming. So I went in to see Dr. Shapero and now have seen him for the last several weeks. The results are pretty awesome - I avoided the pain I thought was imminent, and my lower back now feels great. Dr. Shapero fixed my back problem. But for me, also important is that he clearly explains what he's adjusting and cracking and why what he's doing is effective. He'll tell you all you want to know (should you want to hear the details). He's an expert in his field. I found that Dr. Shapero listens and has a very positive and approachable persona. I think that he has a plan or goal that he wants to achieve with his patients and that he'll discuss with you. In my case, relieve pain, strengthen the area, and then maintain a healthy state. Over several visits I've seen that there are quite a few areas in the back that can be adjusted! I'm sure anyone who sits a lot due to a desk job like me can benefit from his treatment and advice. He also went over several exercises for me to do outside of visits to strengthen my back and core. Location wise, he's in the FiDi which is super convenient. Visits were easy to schedule with his helpful staff and they have good availability around noon and late afternoon. His office keeps things running on time which is great if I have meetings to schedule around. To sum up, with his treatment program, I avoided another episode of debilitating back pain. But also, my lower back and neck feel more 'opened up' vs. tight. It feels like my back area and muscles are more open/ flexible/ responsive/ strong as opposed to being tense or unstable. It just makes my everyday movements (and occasional manual labor) that much easier. I have and will continue to recommend him to all my friends & coworkers. read more

Dr. Shapero has done an awesome job in helping me return to normal mobility after I hurt my lower back during the course of moving to San Francisco. I was in pain, couldn't sleep very well and I was unable to bend and move like normally. Dr. Shapero knew just how to treat the ailment and I feel so much better than even a few weeks ago! If you have back, neck or other chronic pain, go see Dr. Shapero in the Financial District (very convenient location!) and get back to feeling healthy and happy again! The staff at Dr. Shapero's office is very friendly, professional and quick so you can get in, get treated and get back to your busy day. I've been to my share of great chiropractors in all of the places I've lived before SF, and I think Dr. Shapero is the best by far (he is also the official chiropractor to the USF athletics department). Thanks, Dr. Shapero! read more

Shapero and his team, (shout out to Suzi) are fantastic to work with. Dan worked endlessly to correct my alignment problems from a devastating car accident. He alleviated wide spread pain, improved overall function, and supported my body's natural ability to heal itself. Shapero took my health history, performed a physical examination, with a special emphasis on the spine and ordered X-rays. Dan uses his hands or a device to apply a controlled, rapid force to a joint, increasing the range and quality of motion in the area being treated to aid in restoring health. He applies both new and old school techniques from tuning forks to traction, topicals to supplements, stretching and manipulation used in conjunction with conventional medical treatment. Shapero understands the body, mind and spirit. Dan works with athletes, artists and musicians on the regular. He's a good dude and a tall drink of water. On the real the injuries I sustained took me out of the game for a while and Dan Shapero helped me get back in. He enhanced my pre-surgery preparation, improved my odds in recovery and strengthened my defenses. He's the man for injury prevention and care coordination. read more

Dr. Dan Shapero practically saved my basketball career! While playing basketball at the University of San Francisco, I suffered from severe back aches. Before I went to Dr. Shapero, I had tried everything from ice/heat and rest to acupuncture, which all failed to improve my condition. It wasn't until I saw Dr. Dan for a few months consistently that my symptoms began to decrease and ultimately disappear. That was 14 years ago. Now, I have a profession that requires me to be on my feet all day, putting undo stress on my back, and the reason I continue to see Dr. Dan. I feel brand new after every adjustment. He uses creative and efficient methods in treating my back pain and is very pleasant and friendly to be around. He is by far the best chiropractor I've ever had. Highly recommend him especially since I have gotten to know him very well. read more

I am not prone to hyperbole, so believe me when I say my experience with Dr. Shapero was an unprofessional nightmare. I have never had a more terrible experience with a doctor or service provider of any sort. Do yourself a favor and STAY AWAY!! Bottom Line: - Dr. Shapero is rude, offensive, and disrespectful. He has a terrible bedside manner and is quite shifty about discussing chiropractic work in general - His whole office is incredibly poorly run. Expect a significant wait, frequent cancellations, and a constant change up of staff I was referred to Dr. Shapero by an acquaintance. I had never been to a chiropractor before and was looking forward to some relief from substantial back/muscle pain. My first appoinment Dr. Shapero was incredibly harried and flustered. While it was off putting it was understandable that at times a busy doctor would have these moments. However, before he started working on my back, I simply asked "what exactly are you going to do" to which he responded testily: "You know what, I don't have time for this right now, if you want to ask questions you'll have to do it later because I've got a lot of patients waiting" A doctor unwilling to answer the simple question of what they will be performing on a person, and in such a rude, dismissive, and defensive manner, sets off all sorts of alarm bells for me. I would not trust this man with anything, particularly not my healthcare. As a sidenote, his office is also incredibly poorly run so for anyone who wants to be confident their appointments will be honored and on time, this is not the place for you. I had a scheduled massage as part of the welcome consultation: My massage was cancelled 3 times, all with day-of calls just hours before the scheduled appointment. When I finally was able to get into the office without a cancellation, there were two other people scheduled for different but overlapping appointment times. I ended up having to wait 30 minutes for my appointment to start, and the man after me just had his cancelled all together. read more

Dr. Shapero provides a very positive experience. Having had a poor experience at another chiropractic clinic I can attest to the quality of Dr. Shapero's care. He walks you through what he is doing and why, pinpoints what your body needs, and shares his advice on ways to improve your health. With his methods for treatment I have undoubtedly felt physically better after each visit to Dr. Shapero. read more

I was pretty disappointed in Dr.Dan and office after going to them on Friday. When I first called they were able to schedule me that week, but forgot to send the paper work to my email so I could fill it out and bring it to my appointment, alas I arrived early. When I arrived there was no one to greet me in the waiting room or any room for that matter until around 9:15 (30 minutes) when she finally came out she asked for the paper work they had emailed me, and was surprised to find I hadn't received it. She led me to the other waiting room to fill out said paperwork and after I was done I waited until about 9:45 until she led me into a room to ask me questions. Yes, this was a first time visit and I appreciated them trying to be through but an hour without seeing the doctor was getting me peeved at this point. After that, at around 9:55, Dr.Dan finally came in introduced himself, then excused himself to see a patient that got there at 9:30. He came in around 10:20 looked, felt and recorded my posture etc , he then said it was great to meet me and he'll see me next time...wait, I came here for back relief and didn't even get adjusted? Yes, yes the Xray, I understand doctors not wanting to adjust without an Xray but how about scheduling a new patient on a day when the Xray office 4 blocks away is open? After waiting an hour and a half to see Dr. Dan feel the tightness and pain in my neck and back, and then not make it easy to be adjusted, it is safe to say I won't be back. read more

Bought a groupon to try to make an appointment. And Dr. Shapero HIMSELF said that going to his office would be a waste of time because we don't live in San Francisco. I was interested in his office specifically because the Yelp reviews were awesome and his services seemed to work for a lot of people. My boyfriend has had chronic back pain for a few months, so I was excited when I found a groupon for his office so that we could give chiropractic services a try. But now, we'll never get to try because going to SF would be a waste of time since there are "30 guys who do what I do in Oakland." Sorry for trying to see someone who could supposedly offer quality services. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Shapero for 3 months now. He is kind and knowledgable, and his Office Manager Suzie is very pleasant to schedule with. Before I came to his office, I was suffering from lower back pain, aching and tight shoulders/neck, and joint pain. For the first time in a few years, I am able to go on long distant runs without pain or discomfort, and finding myself doing much longer workouts in the gym. Outside of the gym, I am finding that I have more energy, and sleep much better through the night. read more

Dr Shapero has consistently improved my health, and the health of many of my friends and family over the course of the last decade. In short ... he is amazing. His analysis of current issues with my body and alignment, and preemptive measures have had a profound positive effect on my health. I HIGHLY recommend using Dr Dan. If you research his credentials, the school he went to, and his mentors you'll find that he is top-shelf. Thanks Dr. Dan for all the help over the years! =) read more

Dr. Dan is the man! Fatigued by years of cubicle life, I was starting to feel the carpal strife. My body was blocked up, the flow was no go. My office mates spoke of a man with the healing hands, the Mr. Miyagi touch that cracks backs much. So I went down for a consultation, to get the dirt on my wrist's sensation. He briefed me on how the body's worked, and where the pitfalls of cube life lurked. How our vertebras fuse and how our posture gets screwed. I go to him weekly now to restore my Zen. With a snap, crackle, pop - life is good again : ) In all seriousness, with his help my body has healed, and I can go back to fight another day, play with my kids, and working free of pain! And do it all with strength and ease of movement restored. Thanks Dr. Dan - you are the a lifesaver, truly. read more

I first saw Dr. Shapero after a hit-and-run car accident. My car was totaled but thankfully not my health. I've suffered from back and neck pain for years and would just put up with it. After Dr. Shapero rolled his eyes at my solution for grinning-and-bearing the stiff neck and back - I continue seeing him 2 years after my initial treatment for the accident. My back is straight, my posture is stellar and the stiffness doesn't cause me tension headaches anymore. I'm not 100% yet but then again, who the hell is? It's progress not perfection people. Thanks to Dr. Shapero, I have a healthier back and attitude. read more

This man is talented. Some chiropractors don't really adjust you. I love popping - feel like I'm getting my money's worth. Felt much better walking out than walking in. He is also a really good communicator! read more