Update --- the massages are good but payment has become a major hassle, so I can't really come here anymore. At first they used to accept my insurance. Then, they sent their request for reimbursement to the *wrong* insurance company and after they didn't get paid (since the request was sent to the wrong insurer), they said they didn't want to work with my insurer and that I'd have to pay the full price. Then came their change of heart, after my insurer cleared up the misunderstanding and paid them. Source for Wellness said I could return for a service, once again paying a copay. So I made an appointment for a service and came to a very clear understanding with them that my insurance was indeed covering the treatment. I did this BEFORE the appointment so that there would be no misunderstanding on the day of treatment. But since my appointment was in the evening there was nobody in their office to settle payment before the treatment. So imagine my surprise when a couple of days AFTER the treatment, I was informed by them that I now have to pay for all services up front and then request reimbursement by myself. If I had known they'd make me pay everything up front I would not have come. The reason I chose this place was specifically BECAUSE they said earlier that they accept insurance. I'm done. read more

I have been getting massages from Raquel for the last 3 months now (on a weekly basis) and she is great! In the past I have received massages that were extremely painful, but this is not the case with Raquel. I have seen a huge improvement in my back and she has been able to massage away my numerous knots. I highly recommend her! read more

Dr. Little is a wonderful and professional chiropractor. I went to see Dr. Little due to missed period for 3 months and after just 2 sessions, I got my period again! Not only that, he helps me with my other issues. I have tense neck and shoulders from sitting in front of a computer all day and I always feel and sleep better afterwards. Like what the other reviewer stated, I do leave his office feeling relaxed :) and still feel great the next day. I'm so happy, thanks to you! You did a great job and will not hesitate in recommending you to anyone. read more

Paz gives a really good deep tissue massage. The acupuncture was painful especially when Paz inserted the thicker Chinese needles. The thinner Japanese needles did not hurt. Unfortunately, the acupuncture did not relieve my headaches. My headache came back as usual after the treatment but my shoulders did feel better. read more

I called Dr Little last minute. It was a Saturday afternoon right before the SF Marathon and I had pulled something fierce in my neck and hip from my CrossFit workouts. He got back to me and offered to meet me at the office to get me fixed up before my run. I was thoroughly impressed by his professionalism and the depth of questions he asked before performing any body work. He seemed genuinely concerned for my overall well-being. So after a bunch of massaging and various muscle manipulations, I was walking out of there (albeit a touch sore) feeling much better than I had in a few days. I was impressed and will definitely be visiting again in the near future. read more

Went in today cause of a Groupon, Dr. Main was great! She gave me a chiropractic adjustment and knew exactly what she was doing. I also got a massage from Jennifer, who was amazing! She was super friendly and made me relax at the same time. She's from Maui and I enjoyed learning more about it since I'll be going there in September! read more

Dr. Main is amazing. When I first called, they answered the phone and got me right in to see her. I was pretty messed up and in a lot of pain from a car accident and I'm just so thankful that I found her and I'm feeling so much better! I highly recommend Source for Wellness. They're great at what they do plus are kind and accommodating. read more

I first met Dr. Robert at a street festival when I was an Account Executive at East Bay Express. He was giving free consultations and looked at my spine. It turned out I was holding my head up slightly to the right and I never even realized it. My friend looked too and confirmed. After a while, I'd forgotten about the incident. Then I received a discount in the mail for an appointment to meet with him. I decided to visit him. Dr. Robert was very personable and easy to talk to. He is not only a chiropractor but, if I'm not mistaken, also has massage therapy experience. He gave me a great massage along with straightening out my bones/joints. I would highly recommend him to anyone. He is also very friendly and a great guy! Sincerely, Chris read more

Dr. Little is awesome. I've had numerous massage therapists and two different chiropractors in my life and I always thought, "It'd be nice if these two things were in the same person so the soft tissue work and the skeletal alignments were working in better harmony." Well that's Dr. Little. His treatment method is a combination of soft tissue work - releasing tightness and tension in muscles - and skeletal work. There is no loud pop, knock-the-wind-out-of-you pressure, or pain, but I always leave feeling like my body moves more naturally, standing taller, and in less pain. Can I give a bonus star? Depending on if you are there fore preventative/maintenance care or corrective care, you could spend every visit starting with fifteen minutes in the BEST MASSAGE CHAIR IN THE WORLD. It includes calf/foot massage rather than just back/neck and they adjust where the machine things your shoulders are to make it more comfortable. AWESOME. I'd pay for just that. But then, depending on whether you are there for preventative/maintenance care or because of a current problem, you spend 20-40 minutes with Dr. Little getting all your muscular-skeletal wrinkles ironed out. Dr. Main has never treated me as a chiropractor, but she is usually the one handling my scheduling and invoicing needs. She is exceptionally pleasant and very helpful. As a nice touch they will call, email, or text you appointment reminders. If you become a loyal customer, you get a cup and eye pillow devoted to your own personal use so you are not perpetually using and throwing away little disposable water cups. Dr. Little also has an adorable little dog named Dusty who hangs out around the office at times. He never gets in the way, and he's a sweetheart. Pricing - For chiropractic? A little high - certainly higher than my last two chiropractors. But when you consider how much I was paying for a chiropractic visit and a massage appointment to get the same effect as one visit with Dr. Little? It's a bargain. read more

Had a great chiropractic adjustment from Dr. Main. She is kind and gentle which makes for a relaxing experience. Dr. Little was intuitive in the full body massage, giving great pressure through out and using the hot stones felt like an extra treat. Thank you!! read more

Have been with Dr. Little since June and loved his service. I also recommend my bf and both of us are treated with Dr. Little on regular basis now. I am in line with Kat's review and highly recommend his pratice. One important thing.......if you are looking to chiropractic care, consider a long term one. It's so beneficial for your body (and mind!) read more

Source for Wellness is growing into itself nicely. I have been seeing Dr. Little for more than a year, and am grateful for the physical wellness care I receive. When I first began to see him for severe neck and back pain more than I year ago, the health of my skeletal system and major muscle groups was a serious concern. As someone newly training in capoeira, my visits to Dr. Little have become something which enables me to train to my fullest potential. Thanks Dr. Main and Dr. Little for facilitating such a welcoming and healing environment! **There will be many who find the cost slightly prohibitive after the initial consults, keep in mind you will benefit yourself if you are able to take advantage of one of the maintenance plans offered, and save a lot of dough. read more

I found a groupon for Source for Wellness and decided to give it a try. After that first massage, I knew I found something that actually worked. I had Michael work on my (very very tense) neck and shoulders and after a few days, the pain went away. He was also very nice and gave me some advice to try to help me. I would highly recommend him to anyone. :) read more

My back and shoulders had been killing me for about a week, the masseuse that would have been my first choice (Andrea Turner) was all booked up (and too far away in Oakland) and I had a physical training session planned the next day so I decided to go find a place that would do some magic. It was a Friday afternoon and I wasn't very hopeful that I would find a place that would give me a good sports massage on such short notice. I was working in the city that day and hoped I could find one close to work. Nope. Fortunately this place was on my way home within walking distance of the El Cerrito Plaza BART station (essentially across the street from Trader Joe's). I found this place first using google and decided to check it out based on the yelp reviews. I called and they were able to accommodate me on the same day at a time that was convenient for me. Hurray! The receptionist was very helpful and nice. I believe Raquel was the masseuse that worked on all the knots in my back and shoulders. There were some painful moments (but I took it like a man lol) as she was digging into some of those knots and there were a couple of moments when I completely dozed off for a second or two. I hope I didn't snore. I may have. It was one hour of AWESOMENESS! I drank about a gallon of water afterward and my back and shoulders felt great the next day. I apologize because I forgot to tip her! Ooops. I think I was still trying to get my bearings straight after the massage. I'll get ya next time Raquel! Definitely keeping this place on the short list the next time I need one ASAP. read more

Although I was initially hesitant to try Chiropractic, my MD recommended it as part of my healing after being rear-ended. I immediately liked the professional, clean waiting room and the pleasant Dr. Main. She is gentle and knows what she's doing. The massage chair that you sit in for 15 minutes before your adjustment rocks! Both myself & my 3 year-old son have been seeing her and we're both feeling better. The massages are also excellent! I had a 90 minute one with Raquel and I highly recommend it! This place has a good vibe and seem to really care about their patients' wellbeing. read more

I have seen many chiropractic's in my life, and almost lost my faith since it seemed to me that i was only throwing money away because the recovery was not making any progress. Unfortunately my back started to give me problems again and i decided to give it one more try, boy im happy i did. Doc Little is amazing, he spends a great amount of time and energy with each patient, he is very professional and knowledgeable, i love his entire office, everyone who works there is amazing. My back feels much better just after few visits though i will continue to see Dr. Little for as long as it takes, its one of the best investments i have decided to make in a long time. read more

A friend started coming here recently, raved about it, and offered me a coupon to check it out. Not one to turn down a discount, I made an appointment, despite my skepticism about chiropractic care. My exam with Dr. Main went smoothly; she was friendly and open throughout and was not put off when I expressed that skepticism. Between paperwork and exam, I was there a little over an hour and then came back a few days later for a 30-minute consultation about her finding and suggestions. That follow-up went smoothly, though I thought the video they showed scorned traditional medicine's response to any findings - for someone like me who's already uncertain about chiropractic care, that theme of "chiropractic care is rainbows and sunshine; all else is vastly inferior" was a turn-off. My subsequent conversation with Dr. Main was fine, though it seemed little different from what I'd expect from my regular doctor - work on my posture, do more stretching. In fairness, I have no chronic pains or medical issues. I understand that chiropractic care can be a lifesaver for people with such conditions who aren't helped by traditional medicine; that's just not the case for me. And to be clear, I did not undergo a treatment, so I cannot speak to its quality or effectiveness. I did also take advantage of a special they are running on massages. I got a 90-minute combination of Swedish and deep-tissue work from Raquel and was generally happy with it. She was easy to work with, responsive to questions, and checked in throughout but was not overly chatty. It was nice to have some major knots worked out, which is exactly what I needed. read more

My husband and I have had several wonderful massages with Source in the last 3 years. I recently bought a groupon to go back in and check out their chiropractic work and get a massage. I was told that the groupon would not be honored and that I needed to get my money back, even though the fine print said 6 months. The person I spoke with proceeded to rant that he would not honor services for people only coming in one time and using them. He then said "have a nice day," and hung up. It's too bad, because we are locals, with great insurance, needed and liked their services in the past. Strange treatment for trying to schedule a service with w repeat customer. I would not support a business with such poor customer relations- try listening next time, Dr. Chiro. read more

I checked Yelp before attempting to make an appointment to have a massage at Source for Wellness Health Center. Let's just say I ingnored the negative Yelp comments and wanted to give a local business a chance. When trying to make my appointment today (12/17/14), I encountered a hurried gentleman who was anything but professional. When attempting to make the appointment he asked for my personal information and was curt and short with me. After asking for the information to make the appointment I got silence. I asked if he needed anything else from me and he said he was having computer issues. He asked me to hold and when he came back on line said he was still having issues scheduling the appointment and he would call me back. He then just hung up abrubtly without waiting for a response. When I called back to ask why he hung up and let him know how rude he was and that I now have a bad feeling about making an appointment with the business, he promptly told me there would be no services rendered to me and told me to get my money back and hung up on me again! I am really disappointed in this employees' lack of professionalism and customer service. I was looking forward to supporting a community business and receiving chiropractic services. I had 3 friends that were interested in coming to this business for chiropractic services and asked that I share my experience when I had my massage. I will definately share my negative experience and recommend that they NOT support this business! Bad manners in today's competitive market is NEVER OK! I have a new referral for another chiropractor who's staff was very professional. read more

4.5 stars! Raquel was AWESOME! I got the 90 minute massage, table was warm with a heat pad, she was warm and professional. She is definitely one of the best. She knows your muscles through and through. She's probably not the best at super deep tissue massages (which is what I LOVE) but she's able to get some of my many knots for a bit. Her flow and knowledge is magical. If I drool during a massage, then its a good massage. Guess what I did? lol read more

After finding a deal on Amazonlocal.com, I was lucky enough to get an appt. with Raquel for the best 90 min.massage I've ever had. She is truly magical! I will definitely recommend her to all my stressed out colleagues and athletic friends. read more

This is a review for Jennifer, who gave me a massage last night. I have been suffering from back pain for the past twenty years and have had many massages. Jennifer immediately made me feel listened to and relaxed. She made every effort to put me at ease and really worked on all of the areas that we talked about. Her pressure was perfect and she checked in on me to make sure I was comfortable. On top of great technique, her manner was perfect; relaxed yet professional. I will be back. Thank you, Jennifer!!! read more

Me and my boyfriend have been trying out local spa centers and went here last Sunday to avail of the $95 two 90-minute massage for our post-Valentine's date and here's my personal rating of the over-all experience: Price & Promo: 3.5 Stars It's comparable to other spa center's prices and promotions. Place: 3 Stars Distance from where we live (El Sobrante) was okay. The traffic was very minimal. We were able to find the center right away. Parking was ample. Inside, the reception areawas quiet and relaxing. The massage/therapy room was clean. The bed was warm and the fuzzy blanket, comfy. They played a relaxing music to match the ambiance. We went there at 5pm, so it was still sunny and the room, very bright. They could use a darker shade of curtain to filter out some of the light coming in. It can also use essential oils to give a relaxing aromatherapy. The room can also get a little cold. People: Allison and Raquel (my boyfriend's massage therapist) 4 stars They were both good at their jobs. Allison has good customer service skills, is friendly and welcoming. I like her email reminder of the schedule. Raquel's massage was good, according to my boyfriend. He got a combination of Swedish and Deep Tissue massage. He said it was relaxing and that she did not talk very much. I am glad he got a good massage because I certainly didn't. My Massage therapist, Rabel: 1 star for the Effort? Here's why. He came in and asked if I wanted to tell him anything before we start the session. I didn't think he reviewed the chart I just filled-out and submitted. I told him about the things I wrote on my chart. I told him I wanted a combination of Swedish and Deep Tissue massage. He said okay and he started with my tennis elbow. He began rambling about the names of the muscles he is applying pressure on and will not keep quiet. He asked me a couple of times to inhale and exhale--I couldn't rest and relax the whole session. I think he thought I was there for treatment, not a massage! This went on for the whole 75-minute session. Afterwards, he came back with notes on what I needed to do at home and gave his name, email address and cellphone number. That's so unprofessional! I have no intentions of calling him to give me another massage and if I do (which I certainly won't), I will call Allison from the center! He was also setting me up with Allison for a follow-up appointment which I did not care for. I completely ignored him. After the massage, I developed a headached and until now, my upper back is sore. I will definitely not recommend this man to give anybody a massage. read more

I have been there few times now, just love it!!! I had Raquel to work on my back and neck and she is really very good. Every time I get a massage from this place, I feel so relaxed and revitalized; I can't wait to go back...Highly recommend her to anyone with stress and severe back and neck pain. read more

I love coming here!! The staff and Dr. Little is always professional and courteous. I always look forward to coming here after a hard day of work. I leave the office feeling....relaxed :) read more

I have been getting regular treatments from Dr. Main for a while now and she has done a great job of working with me on my various back and neck issues which is my main criteria for dealing with a chiropractor. The additional treatments to help me with knee pain, sinus issues and advice for overall health are an added benefit. Chiropractic is not a miracle cure all but I have worked with a variety of chiropractors in the past and I appreciate the way she tailors her approach to my needs and in my case it has given me good results. I have also received accupuncture and massage therapy from Paz who is very good as well. I'm still new to accupuncture so I don't have much to compare to, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services based on what I've seen. Overall it's a good place with helpful folks, which makes the experience that much better. read more

Jennifer Wood is an awesome massage therapist. Dr. Main is doing some excellent, but intense work with me. I always book my appointments with Dr. Main followed by a massage with Jennifer. Jennifer's massages help Dr. Main's work have deeper effects. I am so happy to have found Source For Wellness! read more

I went in today because I bought a groupon for a 90 min deep tissue/ Swedish massage. It was totally worth it! I booked it with Raquel and she has amazing hands! When I went in the room, it was very nicely prepared. It smelt like calming mint, the massage table was bigger then I've ever seen, and it was warm when I laid in it. She was very vocal, which I liked. Made sure my experience was excellent. She catered to my massage needs and made sure the right amount of pressure was applied. I needed a deep tissue massage because my back has soo much knots. It hurt, but I asked for it and in the end my back felt better and more relaxed then before. I have been to many massage therapist in search for the perfect one to tame my tense back and I found her! It was amazing you won't be disappointment! read more

Dr. Little is excellent. I highly recommend him to anyone suffering from chronic back pain. The Source for Wellness Health Center offers a more holistic approach which I very much appreciate. I have found it to be a place where I come in feeling stressed and tight, but leave feeling calm and relaxed. Compared to all other health care experiences, this is the first time I really feel that I am receiving true medical care. I feel better when I leave and I have seen a positive response to chronic low back pain after two months of regular advanced chiropractic treatments. The chiropractic treatment and massage service offered at the Wellness Center is well worth the time and money. read more

I have been receiving excellent care from Dr. Robert Little for 7 years and without question I can say he is THE BEST. This isn't a line-'em-up-crack-em-and move-'em-out office. I have repetitive motion injuries from many years as a practicing American Sign Language interpreter. With Dr. Little's help I have been able to take control of my health and am able to continue my practice pain-free. Robert and Allison have designed a warm, welcoming environment in their location on Kains Ave in El Cerrito. read more

I've been taking Pilates here for about a month. Nathan is EXCELLENT! Small class sizes mean lots of personal attention and the chance to bond with classmates. Very affordable, one of the best parts of my week! read more

I can't say enough good things about RAQUEL at Source for Wellness. I first went to this place back in Oct 2012 when I badly needed a massage and spotted a Groupon Now! deal for this place. And I've never looked back! :) Man, Raquel did the best massage I ever had... I'm generally very particular about massage and sensitive to what a masseuse does to me! Somehow, Raquel knows EXACTLY what I want - she's always gotten it right. She stretches my arms, pampers my neck and shoulders, and gives me a head massage exactly the way I like these to be! I've been there about 5 times so far; I got one of their massage packages after my first trip. I'm glad I did. Ultimately, I know there are many Now! massage deals all over the town. There are even "public" massages for $20/hr. But I do not like to give out my personal details to every clinic/spa out there. I am happy to stick to one place as long as it's resonably priced, aesthetically acceptable and gives me what I want. Source for Wellness and Raquel fit these categories beyond second thoughts! read more

Michael Cady gives a great deep tissue massage

Dr . Little is the best. I love everything about this location, it's clean, the Dr. is professional and down to earth which makes my treatment that much more worth coming. Dr. Little really knows the human body and is a great chiropractor. read more

One of the best massage experience I ever had. Thanks to Robert for outstanding deep tissue massage and a great conversation.

Luckily, my wife talked me into coming here after a few years (I had an injury to my back; it had been about 3 years). I had pain from time to time but I was mostly feeling discomfort, lots of cracking and a noticeable decline in organ function, mainly my bladder, elevated blood pressure and other things around my lower torso. I did not know what to expect, and honestly I was expecting a 'crack-and-go' experience where I would receive an adjustment and leave within 10-15 minutes. There is far much more going on at Dr Little's office than that! The office visits always flow very nicely. Dr Little has an incredible intuitiveness and an experienced blend of methods. I expected my back to feel better, but not this good. After a month of visits I feel like I'm 17 again. There have been improvements in my body function that I thought were in decline as a result of aging (I'm 31), but things such as my bladder function improving fantastically and my blood pressure going down significantly were signs that there was more going on that just an out of alignment spine. I am sensitive to changes in my body and I have noticed unquestionably that there have been many improvements in my body. Every visit seems to solidify that further. I wish I knew about this doctor a long time ago, as I would have become a patient years ago. One more tidbit you might find interesting: I had visited a chiro a year prior and it was 'ok'. We had done x-rays and he had discovered that I had some curving in my spine. We had done adjustments but the treatments did not have any lasting effect. Years later, when I visited Dr Little, he gave me the same, but more more detailed diagnosis + more details about what was subluxated (sp) in my lower back, identified the curve and some other vertebrae that were out of place WITHOUT xrays. Impressive? Very. This is the real deal. read more

Source for Wellness is a fantastic place, I wish I could live there. Dr. Little has been my chiropractor for about 6 years and he is THE BEST. I have seen a lot of different chiropractors over 20 years and none of them come close -- now I've got him I wouldn't go anywhere else, ever. His technique is extremely gentle, effective, and thorough -- Dr. Little is truly a master. Plus, he's very cute! His staff are all excellent -- always smiles, always helpful, and really just the best. Recently I got a back injury from a car crash and they did everything needed to get me back into shape. Thank you, Source for Wellness! read more

I have been getting monthly facials from the wonderful Jennifer W. She goes above and beyond to make me feel refreshed, relaxed, and most importantly beautiful. I highly recommend Jennifer for your next facial... she has a soft touch and uses wonderful techniques that will leave you wanting to come back for more. You will not be disappointed. For those of you also looking for a massage, Jennifer is also a massage therapist with over 15 years of experience. read more

I wish that I could give them zero stars. I decided that I would try them out for a massage and if all went well I would use them for my Chiropractic work and acupuncture. My appointment was set for 1pm. I arrived early as I usually do. At 1:06pm I received an email on my phone saying that the appointment was canceled. How unprofessional! Needless to say, I have cancelled my scheduled consultation for the other work and will never go back. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Main for over a year for chiropractic work. It helps tremendously with my neck, back, and chronic headaches! Dr. Main really takes the time to work on any area that is of concern with both adjustments and chiropractic massage. It's definitely NOT the 5-minute "crack your neck" sessions that I've had with previous chiropractors. The full-body massage chair warm-up is a bonus for every chiropractic session. Additionally, appointments are easy to schedule online. I've also referred a family member who loves Dr. Main's work as well. I am certainly going to keep coming back! read more