This review is high overdue as I was a patient of Dr Thayer years ago. He came recommended to my and my co worker by another colleague who had her chronic (talking debilitating) back pain eliminated from therapy here. I had some lower back pain but my coworker had extreme sciatica pain. After treatment with Dr Thayer we were both so much better and my coworker completely symptom free. Each appt was different and his adjustments are nothing like I've gotten at other offices since. I have since seen numerous chiropractors as I just now need to maintain my healing (closer to home) and the level of thoroughness and specific customized care is nowhere near what I got here. He even gave us practical tips about how to hold our purses to protect our backs and also how to achieve and maintain good posture throughout our days. I had assumed all chiropractors were as thorough as Dr Thayer so I was pretty disappointed. He does offer/push his treatment packages. I always politely declined and it was never an issue. He treated me a la carte at 2x a week and then down to 1x a week until I moved somewhere closer. I highly recommend Dr Thayer if you want results! read more

Hands down the BEST CHIROPRACTOR I've been to. I went for shoulder and hip pain and a year later have not experienced any more pain. I did the two week boot camp and it was a game changer. The reason the medical establishment goes after him (as well as hundreds of MDs who also address root cause and were put on probation during the corona plandemic) is because he actually addresses the Root Cause! All MDs that gave medical exemptions to the experimental shot, were put on probation. Getting FOIA documents from Ph1zer, proves that the shots never worked. Just as a background, I am certified as a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and am getting my Black Belt Certification. The whole point of LSS is to address Root Cause issues in corporations and any process for that matter. Health is the same -- you want to fix a health issue by addressing the root cause. Of course, Big Ph@rma doesn't make money if you get healed, so they will discredit anyone who actually addressses root cause and helps our human bodies heal. read more

Do not trust anything Dr Thayer tells you! I was quoted $150 on the phone (for one session) and so I flew out to Cali. When I got there, Thayer tried to get upwards of $3K from me. Yes I was lured in by his gimmicky videos and next time I will much more skeptical. Don't get fooled like I did. read more

Going just once or twice a week, driving 1.5 hours each way was impossible to follow his method that way. I thought I only had pain in my neck, shoulder and low back but the doctor showed me how it was caused by the way I move and sit in my daily life. My low back scoliosis started at 47 degrees and 2 weeks later down to 40 degrees. I was blown away. My HMO doctors never bothered X-raying my low back. I realize its because he worked on the scar tissue, but I am able to keep up the results by diligently following his method for the rest of my life. Dr. Thayer is completely different than any other chiropractor! Update 1 week after finishing bootcamp: The first few days were amazing & I felt I had the pain under control, so of course I slacked off. That resulted in a nerve pulsing/throbbing in my neck preventing sleep or sitting. Dr. Thayer messaged me on how to treat it & I slept like a baby that night. He has real answers for treating your pain. Follow the method he spent years developing and stop getting in the way of your own healing. read more

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I extremely recommend Dr. Thayer. My wife was in so much pain from so many years and I was getting worse. She was diagnosed with herniated disc and her head, chest and shoulder cracks every time with a lot of pain and also had a right knee surgery. There was just no hope after seeing so many doctors and chiropractors to get her back from the pain to a normal life. We noticed immediate results from his programs and even found out about a big injury from her childhood that released her emotional pain. It is expensive but it was so much worth it because it gave her the opportunity to have a normal happy life. read more

I heard about Dr. Thayer through my son who had previously been one of his patients. I was hesitant to go due to fear from how much pain I was in. I had a lot of lower back pain as well as pain in other parts of my body due to an accident I had years ago. Dr. Thayer was super respectful and friendly and did his best to help me understand what was going on with my body. From day one I started to notice a change in how I felt and by the end of the week I did not feel the pain I started out with. He was good at explaining the issue and how he was going to tackle it. He also helped me understand what I needed to do to maintain my body in the right movements and positions. By the end of my program I felt way better and the pain I had is no longer there. I definitely recommend Dr. Thayer's work! -Maria read more

Do not trust any phone conversation with this establishment. We spoke with Dr. Ace Thayer who quoted a price over the phone which drastically changed once we arrived in person. The price quoted was $150 per session which seemed reasonable and insurance information was sent over to see what would be covered. Once at the location, the insurance hadn't been ran and a $500 down payment was requested. Insurance was once again brought up as $500 seemed steep for a regular procedure which normally is covered and only the copayment is required. Not only did the doctor go back on his quotes but he continuously mentioned that the other establishments didn't care about money as he did. Not what one wants to hear from a doctor. The next few minutes consisted of the doctor blaming his reception and the receptionist claiming they were new and that is why the insurance was never ran. Over all we were told that the full procedure would cost $4k. I wouldn't recommend this place and was greatly disappointed. read more

Dr. Thayer is the frekin man! Going to his office a couple weeks ago is one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life....IN MY LIFE! Not only is he a master of his craft, he is also hilarious and and an overall great guy! read more

Very unhappy with the business practices of SoCal chiropractic. Drove half an hour just to get to Newport Beach on time for an appointment and had to wait an hour before finally being seen by Dr. Ace Thayer, who is unprofessional and to be frank, an extremely arrogant man. My appointment was incredibly short, consisting of some x rays and being told that I have lower back pain and neck pain (which I do not). I was charged 400 bucks for the visit and was peddled another couple grand worth of identical appointments in a package deal. They told me that I MIGHT get an adjustment after a few more meetings, but one time was enough. Their business practices are shady, and there are plenty of better options out there. Do not waste your time and money here. read more

This guy has no idea what he's talking about and I assure you his entire YouTube channel is a complete sham! He's extremely rude and his prices are ridiculously high... $300 for an X RAY is just laughable ... I'm sure you can find way more competent Chiropractors with manners for way less money! read more

Dr ace thayer is the best of the best and truly cares about the patients..not only is his technique the best ..he also teaches and trains you how to correct posture etc...A+++++ read more

I just finish a full 2-week Bootcamp treatment, I found it to be amazing. if you are humble enough and surrender to the doctor's Guidance, and instructions, and put effort to do the homework as told you will find yourself having a similar review as this one, if you are skeptical, arrogant, I know better, my expectations are "X" and things are Not my way. then, you will be part of the 1-star review group. Check all reviews, there is no in between 1 or 5 stars, but you decide for yourself. from personal experience, I do Highly Recommend read more

Glad to find Dr. Thayer on YouTube. This is what real Chiroprator treatment is. Results show instantly on first adjustment and feeling no pain everytime i leave his office. Now i can keep on trucking. read more

I live an active lifestyle and have been involved in tennis, martial Arts and other similar activities. One day, I found myself hurting from a vigorous jiu jitsu sparring session. I found Dr. Thayer through watching his hundreds of patient videos and testimonials on YouTube. I figured there was no way to fake these reactions. He is about an hour away from me so I drove down. He is the most thorough Dr. I have met with regards to his preparation before he starts his treatments. He took x-rays and discussed his findings. After agreeing on a strategic plan, I underwent some of the most life changing therapy I have experienced. To say the results were dramatic is an understatement. His neck focused adjustments effect the entire body; knees, back, shoulder everything. Yes he knows how to adjust those other parts but his findings regarding the micro torques that occur after decades of poor posture, sports injury, sleeping etc. are inspiring. I would never believe that a neck adjustment would positively affect my arms, back and legs. I thought it was ridiculous but I can tell you today that "the hype is real" Visit him and see. Don't take my word for it. Experience it yourself. read more

BEWARE!! This is a business. Meaning it's only after your money. $$$$$ Real doctors do not charge an exorbitant fee for their service. This business, as well as almost all of the medical field, wants to work as little as possible to live their excessive, leisure lifestyle. Just look at their office hours. If he really cares and practice what he preaches, he could just adjust the neck as he claims. There's nothing else right? Adjust the neck. Why do anything else? Just charge per neck adjustment. And help out more people. Nope. He's a businessman. It's greed. Everything is designed to suck up as much cash as possible in the shortest amount of time. That's why they raise the prices. It's the neck. Okay. So why charge for the other things? It's the neck. There's no difference if it's chronic or not. It's the same neck adjustment for every patient you see. Go check it out on YouTube. Why not just adjust on the first visit? If you have the money, he will be glad to see your cash. No charity here folks. Good ole greed. $$$$$ read more

This chiropractor is a piece of garbage. He is rude and very condescending. He charges people $350 on the first visit and no adjustment no matter how much pain you are in, he'll send you home so he can charge you for a next visit. Make sure you look around before wasting your money on this garbage. There are better, caring and amazing chiropractors around. read more

All I can say : I feel soooo gooood :) . DrThayer helped me so much with my knee issues and I am going to be forever grateful. Goodbye knee pain, I choose to stay pain free hahaha read more

So Cal Chiropractic - Chiropractors Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I've been suffering with constant sciatic pain on my left side for over five years. I've tried anti-inflammatory medications, chiropractic therapies and other not-so-reputable recommendations but have only experienced temporary and short relief. After watching a lot of Dr. Thayers YouTube videos for the last couple of years I decided to give him a try. I'm not gonna sit and lie to you and tell you that my experience was like those of the videos, far from it. I signed up for the one week deal and went in expecting miraculous results. First few days were full of tears, pain, discomfort and a lot of arguments on my part. I lost hope the second day in after watching everyone else around me feeling better after one session, and here I was in more pain than I had been in months. Although I lost hope, I had paid for the whole week and this doctor had been doing this for over twenty years so I still pushed through and listened to his recommendations. It was hard, very hard, I won't go into details because my treatment was specific to me. On my last day of my first week treatment we had a long talk (one of many we had) , one that made me realize Dr. Thayer's frustration was not based on keeping me coming for more treatments but more because he couldn't get me to do what I needed to do to get better. He genuinely wants to help. I decided to take a week off to get out of my head and I signed up for the second week. If you're still reading this that means you need help as much as I did so keep reading. When I returned, more relaxed and more able physically and mentally to do what I needed to do to get better, he was able to do a deeper adjustment. That adjustment was the most intriguing. I had an eventful day when it came to my body, I finally had some relief and it was under MY control not sporadic or purely adjustment-based. I finished my second week with more control and a lot of life changes. I see now that although the root of my problem was genetic, my predisposed ideas of posture and my subconscious attempt to correct my pain had progressively made my condition worse. I have regressed to where I had been about 4 years ago, I still need more treatments with Dr. Thayer I just need to find more time to do them and I've already put in two weeks in one month. All you have to do is give him a chance, and you will see that his treatments are for life-long recovery so that you don't have to keep coming back. It would have been much easier to make me happy on the first day and give me some relief which I know he could have done, but he told me that my pain was my motivator and my guide to what I was doing wrong. He was right. To all the bad reviews, I understand them, I was there for a few days... when someone pushes your body and your emotions to your limits (goes with the process for some) you're gonna have a hard time liking that person. I saw one person while I was there leave upset and he did not return for more treatments. He was in more pain as I had been and although Dr. Thayer also dedicated a lot of time having long talks with him and trying to figure out what would trigger his success, he gave up. Most people that I saw in my two weeks experienced great results and they all had very different stories. Thank you Dr. Thayer for all the extra time you invested in my recovery, I'll be back. read more

Great DR. and staff. Best adjustment I have ever had.

Dr. Thayer and entire So Cal staff is the best! Not only is he great at his craft, he genuinely likes what he's doing which is helping people feel better and fixing them! He gave my body and my life a second chance. He genuinely cares for his patients. He takes the time and effort to really sit down with you and find out the root of your pain. I've been to 3 other chiropractors but not one of them took the time to sit down understand what's going on. Thank you Dr. Thayer! read more

When I first went to see Dr Thayer I had several pinched nerves and was in daily pain that included numbness in my fingers and sciatic pain. After regular adjustments for a couple months and making the recommended typing and sleeping position changes I am a new person. I continue to see Dr Thayer to maintain a proper alignment which keeps the pain from my bad habits from returning. read more

I must say after recovering from a total loss car accident I started coming to see Dr. Thayer. My back and posture was severely out of whack and since the car accident I suffered from Depression, back and feet pain, ringing in the ears, and severe lack of sleep. I was highly skeptical of his claims to cure these issues and even doubted his motto "I make miracles happen". After 3 months of treatment and being training about good posture and how the nervous system works all these symptoms and more were cured! It's crazy, I would tell him my foot or calf was sore or in pain and he would adjust me and it would be gone instantly. Just goes to show you don't knock it till you try it. read more

Dr. Thayer and his staff are Awesome! I found him on YouTube and watched how happy everyone was after adjustments. I should have come sooner to fix my lower back pain, migraines, dizziness, restless sleep, and years of car accidents. I have kept every appointment and does what he teaches me to make my body getting better. If you have been suffering for years or reoccurring injuries... Dr. Thayer is the RIGHT doctor to help you! Other doctors couldn't help you and want to operate on your body or give you pain medication... at each appointment, Dr. Thayer will adjust your neck and trust me you pains start to with go away! It takes commitment to your appointments! I have witnessed people coming to his office from all over the country and Canada. Dr. Thayer's patients love and appreciate how he heals us. read more

Don't know what I'd do without this place. Ace gives you the neck adjustment with the most torque (without hurting of course), unlike other chiropractors I've been to that have weak hands...while they still got the job done, I just feel so much better and sleep way better after getting cracked here. No pressure or hype either, if you want to come every couple of weeks or once a month your care is completely up to you. I have bad posture and as an IT tech I sit at the computer quite a bit during the day, so Ace always reminds me and gives me tips to improve so I don't screw up my back later in life. He seems to really care which is nice. read more

Recommended to me by a very good friend, I visited Dr. Thayer to relieve chronic neck and back pain. I have never been to a more intuitive Chiropractor. His adjustments are concise and effective. What's more, he educated his patients. Ace is not one to get patients hooked, he wants them healed and comfortable. His ability to directly address a source of pain and prevent it in the future is his strength. If you are considering Chirporactic care, GO TO ACE THAYER. He is a great introduction to this type of treatment. read more

I was skeptical about going to another chiropractor after having two surgeries on 2008 L5, S1 and 2010 for spinal herniated desks and spinal stenosis. Been to three chiropractor, three acupuncturist multiple physical therapy. For two years pain free ; I injured my spine again L4,L5 surgery on 2010. Pain free for another two years then in pain again on and off daily in a debilitating pain. Strong Prescription medication gives temporary relief I could hardly climb to my bedroom on the second floor of my house. Post surgeries of my spine left me with back pain, sciatica on both legs. Pain radiating from my hips, thighs, legs and ankles. Right leg is the worst from burning, cramping shooting pain like being electrocuted. Watching Dr Ace Thayer on You Tube. Said to myself try it, this might be the cure I needed. Had my first physical assessment was a big surprise. He didn't even touch my back in which I am afraid of being adjusted and make the pain Worst. Before I could hardly squat without falling backwards. First neck adjustment my knee pain gone was able to squat easy with out pain. To my surprise when I got home: Climbing my stairs was painless. No pain excruciating pain between my kneecap. Just for one treatment. That is surly Awesome. I will continue on with Dr Ace Thayer treatment. He has a God given gift to ease the pain of those who are suffering. God bless his gentle hands and wisdom in caring for those who are in pain for years just like me. read more

Dr T has magic hands that have relived my issues with my back,neck and shoulders.

I went to see Dr Ace Thayer with lower back problems. The first thing i noticed is how very arrogant , rude and obnoxious he is. I really wanted to walk out right there and then but was in so much pain i just kept quiet and decided to go through with the treatment. You should note that he will charge you $350 for the first appointment and won't make any adjustments on you on that first visit no matter how much pain you are in. He will send you away and ask you to come back so he can charge you more on the next visit. The first $350 visit is basically you just listening to him tell you about great he is and how he is the best and that he can cure you and generally acts all rude, arrogant and obnoxious. I went in with lower back pain but all he wanted to do was crack my neck. I don't know much about chiropractors so just went along with it. After all he's the expert, right? Well that turned out to be a BIG mistake. He cracked my neck quite violently and made life much worse for me. Not only do i still have my lower back problems i now have pain in my neck and upper back which has been with me ever since Dr Ace Thayer cracked my neck. I've since been to the hospital to have xrays and the hospital tell me that Dr Thayer's neck adjustment has put vertebrae out of alignment and this is what is causing all my neck and upper back pain. The hospital was also just as surprised as me that he would crack my neck in an attempt to fix lower back pain. Very unhappy with this service. read more

My husband and I watched Dr Ace Thayer's treatments on YouTube and we saw how he was able to help a lot of people become pain free. We both had pain issues that we want treated so we drove from Washington State to see him. I had been suffering from neck and shoulder pain for more than 10 years due to a fall but after just one adjustment from Dr. Thayer, my shoulder pain was completely gone. It was unbelievable! What's even more amazing is that my other problems started going away too such as migraine headaches, loss of sleep, anxiety, loss of energy & mental focus. I came to get my shoulder pain treated but I did not expect that my other problems will start to go away as well. After a few more adjustments, even my skin got clearer and my mood got better. I also became more productive due to having more energy because my body became more balanced and I have been getting better sleep. My overall well-being is so much better! I could say that Dr. Ace Thayer is the best doctor I have ever met so far. He takes time to really listen to his patient's concerns, he will even educate his patients on how to retain their improvements and avoid future problems. Since we were not locals, he even took the time to recommend places for us to eat, etc. It is unfortunate that we live so far away and we were not able to get as much treatments as we needed, but we are already planning another trip to see him again. We feel really blessed to have met him. Thank you so much, Dr. Thayer! read more