Dr. Takahashi and Maria are fantastic! I was having chronic tendinitis in my right forearm that was debilitating. I went to see Dr. Takahashi based on referrals from three different friends. He used shockwave therapy and cold laser on me and WOW! I am still in disbelief at how well it worked. And he has great music. read more

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I have been seeing Dr. B Takahashi for about 2 years now ever since my concussion. Hes not only the best chiropractor but he's always so helpful, genuine, and honest. Hes not only helped me, but my husband, and my infant sone as well. Maria in his front office is also amazing, so kind, patient and understanding. I highly recommend this Dr. Thank you Dr. B! read more

Dr listens well to patient, addresses needs and meets needs, doesn't try to upsell anything. I love his quiet responsive manner, positive upbeat experience. The office features nice chairs in waiting room, many treatment rooms, fun music on speakers in waiting area. Maria is a dream of office manager, efficient and caring. I went for back problems, hips off center, Dr keeps me level until I overdo it which frequently happens. Parking on sepulveda and side streets. There's even an opportunity to book a massage from another lady who comes several days a week. I don't hesitate to recommend this office! read more

Dr Takahashi has been the biggest blessing in my life. He is kind, caring, attentive, patient and always happy. Always greets you with a big smile. I started going to him because I got into a car accident and he not only did he help me with my injuries, he also went above and beyond. He will most likely tell you that you should not cross your legs anymore when you sit because of our knees and at first, I was haha ok. After a few weeks of not crossing them and getting adjusted, my knee pain has reduced significantly. He is now a must in my life. The office ladies who work with him are also very attentive, communicative and friendly! Always greeting you with a happy smile and very accommodating!! They also text for appointments and it's so easy! Makes my life a ton easier! read more

Is your back jacked up from trying to wrestle a killer whale? Is your neck all out of whacked from staring at all those occult tik tok videos? Perhaps you just got bad posture from mindlessly being in front of a computer all day at something that resembles a work life. Well, this man really knows his stuff and will fix your maladjusted spine in no time. Don't believe me, just give him a try. You will know my words to be true. read more

This chiropractor is a scam artist. I looked for a local chiropractor to help my 34 year old husband with pain in his shoulder. My husband works out regularly, is in great shape, and likely just pulled a muscle. Should have just sent him to an orthopedist.... When he went in, Takahashi convinced my husband that it had something to do with my husband's unaligned hips (???). While anyone would be very skeptical, as was my husband, he still tried to keep an open mind. Takahashi told him he needs a 6-8 week, 2x per week treatment plan. After the first treatment, my husband could barely walk. The chiro told him to keep ice on it and that it was normal. My husband came in for pain in his shoulder and now has to nurse horrible hip pain. When addressing concerns, the chiro told him to continue his treatment plan and that it should get better. He continued treatment, unfortunately, desperate to now alleviate this horrible new hip pain caused by Takahashi vs the original shoulder issue he came in for. Finally a few weeks in he had to stop. Now, it's been several weeks and my husband has been in such great pain, he needs to take ibuprofen every day to just be able to walk/sleep. This is an absolute, horrible nightmare. Finally, my husband went to an Orthopedist, to check out both his shoulder and now hips. The Dr said that the "treatments" have now caused a bulging disc and is now exposing a sciatic nerve, there wasn't much that could be done, and that it was a grave mistake to have ever allowed any hip alignment for shoulder issues as they are not connected the way the chiro explained. Now my husband has to learn to live with chronic hip pain, praying that it will one day somehow dissipate. However hips likely won't just move back to the way it once was, so now it's just been horrible and I feel incredibly guilty for sending him there. I am posting so that people know to avoid this chiropractor at all costs. I am going to consult an attorney to see what options there are, because nobody should be allowed to do this to people. read more

He is a pretty good Chiropractor - did feel some improvement. One major issue though: He literally gives you only 2 minutes of adjustment after waiting for 30 minutes to see him every single time. read more

I bought a $29 Groupon to try this establishment. I called this morning at 945AM to make an appointment. On the groupon it mentioned 50 minutes custom massage with exam. The gal who answered the phone was very short and told me a 2 hours appointment so when I inquired why 2 hours versus 50 minutes, she sighed to express her frustration. This is my first time and obviously as a customer I have a right to ask. It is a shame that she is so short and rude. For a Japanese establishment, it is a shame. I will contact Groupon to cancel and get my refund. No need to even try this place. read more

Straight up. Trustworthy and cool. With Dr Takahashi it's all about communication. You are expected to follow his treatment plan or else it won't be effective. Also it's him alone and 6 rooms to treat, don't complain about the wait. Go see big pharma or corp docs if you have no time to wait. He knows his stuff and I trust him. Altho he cannot recommend you to other specialists provides holistic nutritional advice to improve your day to day living. read more

Hello! I must say I was pleasantly surprised on every aspect! My first time visiting chiropractor. I had the groupon voucher for exam and massage. - I did read some unpleasant reviews from fellow Groupon users about this place and was a touch nervous I won't be happy but I decided not to make assumptions and go try it for myself. A lady at the Front desk, absolute sunshine, very informative and helpful. The doctor was nice, explained everything, I didn't feel rushed. Because I came with pretty severe neck pain, he suggested an adjustment- best 65$ I spent this month! I felt immediate release, the pain seems to be gone. Wow!! My massage therapist was very lovely as well, steady pressure, focused on what i requested. It was relaxing and with purpose of release the tightness in problematic areas. I WILL BE BACK. Thank you read more

I am a long time patient at Dr takahashi's. THE PAIN..... When I first saw him I was in major pain. I thought I had cancer on my left arm and about to die. The pain was so bad. It felt like a knife stuck, in your arm and someone twisting it. Each day waking up was terrible and uncomfortable. THE SOLUTION... Dr takahashi took an X-Ray at my neck area. From reviewing the X-ray, it was clear that my neck needed adjustment. My neck had a terrible arch that did not resemble an arch of banana (as Dr takahashi explained). So I went to see Dr takahashi two times each week for 3 month's. I noticed that each week my pain would go away and I would feel much better. It took me 3 months to fully recover. I am so grateful and I thank the Lord Jesus Christ & Dr takahasi for helping me in my desperate time. I continue to see Dr Takahashi. I go once a week or once every two weeks. My posture & alignment is beautiful. THE PRICE... Trust me, shop around and ask for prices. You won't find a better price elsewhere. Most places will cost you an arm and a leg. I am happy with the package plan I pay at Dr takahashi's. I am a cheap guy, a bargain shopper. I would never buy a Benz Mercedes even though I can afford it. I rather drive a Honda accord or civic. I would never buy expensive clothes, I shop at Ross or Marshalls.. The point is, Dr takahashi's prices are good and affordable. Being in good health and not being in pain is totally worth paying for... THE OFFICE... The staff people are nice and helpful. They would greet you and ask you how you are feeling. Some days there are alot of people and there might be some waiting time. While you wait, you can always use some of the exercise equipment that helps your alignment. Also it is nice talking to people and asking them about their pain. I met alot of nice people and made friends. When street parking aways put 1 hour in the meter just to be safe. As long as you make an appointment you should be in and out pretty quickly. LIVING HEALTHY.. I am a new person now, I am in tip top shape. Dr takahashi's also helps you with questions about food choices, work out routine, supplements (just ask him). Before chiropractic I would get tired after working out for 30 minutes.. Now I'm like the energizer bunny, I can work out for hours without getting tired. If you have any questions you would like to ask me, I would be so happy to share. GOD BLESS and I really hope you will give chiropractic a chance to heal you. Don't resort to surgery or medicine. Surgery will cost more and no gaurentee on how long healing will take after surgery. Medicine is a silent killer that the government uses so people can spend more money and have a big hospital bill. Thank you for reading, hope I helped someone. read more

I bought a Groupon for a Massage and Chiropractor Exam. What I really wanted was the massage, the Exam was a bonus. One star is for the receptionist, she was kind and apologized for the 30 minute wait. Upon seeing Dr. Takahashi he asked how I was doing, I told him I was not happy because of the wait. He then told me that I could always come back and do the exam another time. I told him that with the service I'm receiving I'm not sure that I want to come back and I've already scheduled this appointment. It's Saturday, I'm not leaving, I booked this appointment 3 months in advance. He then asked me if I wanted to, "stop while I was ahead". I asked him why I would want to do that when I've already paid for this service. Doctor, I don't think you understand what that phrase means, I'm not ahead in this situation I've actually lost time out of my day. As you mentioned you have been in this business for 22 years and you are very, very busy. My recommendation to your office is that perhaps you should stop doing Groupons. Groupons are notorious for flooding business with new business, and new clients, great opportunities for consumers to try out businesses before commiting to a long term relationship. If you are unable to provide all clients with the same service and respect you should probably stop accepting new clients and joining promotions like Groupons. The last star is reserved for Kathy the massage therapist as she did a wonderful job and doesn't deserve to be in an office where she has to deal with the stressed clients after they have been treated like cattle. Please note I arrived at 8.45am, the instructed time to be at the office for a 9am appointment. Allowing 15 minutes to fill out new client paperwork and history. read more

What a nightmare of an experience! I bought a Groupon for a massage/consult to try and have a relaxing experience...I would have been better off staying home, or getting a root canal, or slowly grinding my teeth. This was not it, and as the reviews say, it didn't really have to do with the chiropractor. I had a 9:30 appointment but got nothing but attitude from the front desk and then found out the doctor was running behind. There were literally so many people in the waiting room, I was left standing and waiting for a period of time. I literally had to wait over an hour to see the doctor who only saw me for a few minutes and found out they hadn't even scheduled my massage until 11! It seems they were running so far behind, that they certainly could have called and given patients a heads up! If I'd known, I would have skipped the consult in favor of just the massage. On top of that, I paid $65 for an adjustment that literally took 2 minutes and the chiropractor said he wanted to "rush through it" so that I could get to my massage--you don't pay that amount or wait in the office that long for a rush job! I definitely did feel better after my adjustment and would have loved to schedule future appointments, but not with this office with the way they run things. read more

Let me start off by saying I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Takahashi for scoliosis patients and foot rehabilitation. I was a patient of his for two months (I am moving so I was limited, but I wish I could stay longer). I came in for two reasons: I've had moderate scoliosis since I was eleven and a few months prior I had twisted my ankle badly and have still had trouble walking since. I work in a lab which requires me to sit down for hours on end under a microscope, so my back was NOT happy with me. What I appreciated right off the bat was that Dr. Takahashi worked hard during that first appointment to bring my pain levels down. Second, he actually tells me WHAT is wrong and WHAT he is doing to fix it. As a biologist, I LOVE THIS!! He treats his patients like the intelligent people they are and works with them to help them understand what's going on! My treatment plan for my scoliosis included an adjustment on my neck and spine. One noticeable part of my scoliosis was a head tilt to the left. I have been seeing chiropractors for over a decade, and Dr. Takahashi is the only chiropractor that has managed to fix that tilt. My pain levels decreased from severe pain down to a wee frustration after a few hours of sitting. Additionally, Dr. Takahashi does a great job of bringing the exercises to you so you can continue them at home. We work on restoring curvature to my back, and now it is something I do everyday that really makes my back feel better. Few chiropractors have done anything more than give me a few stretches and hope I do them. Finally, Dr. Takahashi worked on my foot and every time he worked on it, I noticed immediately more mobility in my ankle. I was not there long enough to fully rehabilitate it, but I do see a difference and I know his treatment was working. The one thing I'd be aware of is timing - if you are doing anything more than a spinal adjustment and there are many patients, you may be waiting for quite some time. So I wouldn't make consultation appointments or rehabilitation appointments during times you are in a major rush. Overall HIGHLY recommend Dr. Takahashi and would go back to him in a heartbeat. read more

This Chiropractor had me crawling on all fours after my treatment. Do NOT see this man unless you want to be in SCREAMING pain after treatment. I HOBBLED downstairs after treatment, and my husband had to carry me to another chiropractor to get fixed. My leg was numb for a month after treatment. My clients husband went to him as well, and he was in bed after treatment for several days. DO NOT see this man. I have been going to chiropractors my WHOLE life and never have been in so much pain. BEWARE!!!!!!!! read more

I came in as a last ditch effort to help with pain management. I am at the end of my rope and a sudden, very random onset of acute low back pain is ruining my life and interfering with everything. I have never had backpain up until recently and have no idea how people live like this. I thought this Groupon would finally help put my out my misery. Front office staff was amazing. So sweet and caring as I was sobbing through my whole appointment (I've never been in so much pain). Couldn't say more good things about those gals, five stars for them. Doctor mentioned he knew what was wrong but couldn't treat me until I came back for another appointment ($) after my X-rays were back, which unfortunately I can't do. I also can't afford to come back for multiple appointments ($) so this visit was him essentially telling me what was wrong with me and giving me an x ray I'll never see. I was draped properly for my x Ray though, someone mentioned something about that before. Massage therapist was extremely sweet but I mentioned that my glutes and shoulders were sore and she only really focused in my neck. She briefly massaged everything but head and neck were the focus. The 60 minute massage was cut short by 10 minutes because I was left in the consolation room for 10 minutes. Again, she was sweet, but my glutes and low back are in so much pain and I hate that she didn't really work them. My head is fine (though super cloudy because I'm in so much pain). A sweet girl who noticed I was dying inside took me to see the Dr again and he explained why he didn't want to adjust me without having the full story (x ray) which I fully understand but I wish there had been a disclaimer somewhere that he didn't/wouldn't adjust without that. I've been praying and trying my best to grit my teeth through the pain and discomfort hoping I'd get relief today and I just left feeling like it's going to take tons of money and time if I'm ever going to be pain free again read more

I play soccer and drive a lot. The weekly adjustments make a difference! I feel much better when I get them regularly. Takahashi is a great chiropractor who knows exactly where to apply his magical hands to let the healing of the body run its natural course. I came back with lots of different body pains, after a long absence, which I regretted. Dr. Brandon Takahashi is committed to long term health, not just a quick fix. Yet, he got me out of a lower back pain immediately and then worked on a plan for my neck and back health. I understood the importance of a healthy spine, which goes far beyond getting rid of back pain. When my spine is healthy, life energy thrives through my body! That means I can do more of the things I enjoy, like sports, and feel well, active and balanced. The ability for my body to heal itself is recovered and boosted when I get adjusted regularly. I'm so thankful for Brandon Takahashi and his welcoming team of secretaries! If in doubt give it a try! Your whole system will be glad you did! read more

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I bought on Groupon....Had a 9 :15 appt, arrived at 9:05.... the ditsy girl (LA, sometimes!!!) at the front office didn't give any instruction as to what to expect or proceedure ......I thought the consultation and massage were done together as stated. I wait for 45 minutes to be seen by Dr Brandon, nice enough guy. Just to tell him I came for the massage, he sends me back to Ditsville, by now it's 10am, and have been there an hour for NADA. I have a 11am appt elsewhere, so I ask if I would be able to reschedule my massage, they provced to tell me I would have to pay a $29 cancellation fee!!!! I was taken aback as I had been there for an hour already, for NOTHING! It was unorganization on their part that caused me to be there an hour BEFORE being seen, but now want me to pay for it. DON'T BUY THE GROUPON, IT'S A SCAM TO GET YOU IN AND TREAT YOU SECOND RATE. read more

I have had such amazing results over the years with Dr Takahashi. Not just back pain relief but, joints or stiffness in my shoulders or feet that would have sent me to get MRI's and taking pain killers, were all relieved with some pressure point and adjustments. So thankful to have such a knowledgeable person to go to. read more

I've always called Dr. Takahashi "the magician". I had a severely dislocated disc in my lower back from a sports incident combined with years of poor posture and my lower back that day just completely gave out. My L5S1 was off by an inch and a half so you can imagine the great pain I was in. I was referred to by a co-worker who had given me stellar recommendations and I immediately went in as an emergency. I remember being in so much pain that I was unable to sit or fully stand up. All I could do was stand half way in a bent over position. I will never forget my very first visit where I was in the waiting room standing in a bent over position with my hands on my knees with other patients staring at me. You can imagine how embarrassing that looked. That day Dr Takahashi was able to centralize the pain with his adjustments so that I could at least walk home standing which was a life saver. From there it took seeing him 3 times a week down to twice a week down to once a week over a 1 year period to eventually make a full recovery. Thanks to his adjustment work and most importantly the homework he would give me which I did everyday in between visits I was eventually able to make a full 100% recovery. Dr Takahashi's goal is to help you make a full recovery so you can go back to a normal life, not to keep you coming back forever. Full 5 stars from me. read more

Can't recommend Takahashi Chiropractic enough, we have been his patients for YEARS, followed his office through a move and have recommended dozens of family and friends. I had extreme sciatic nerve pain and after taking pill after pill for pain and using everything everyone recommended someone brought me to his office and I kid you not, I walked in with pain level at 10 and left with maybe 2, I felt instant relief and have been seeing him weekly ever since. He has treated my mother for back pain with amazing results, my husband for his shoulder pain, me for knee pain you name it Dr Takahashi can fix it! Dr Takahashi has miracle hands. Him and his staff always make you feel comfortable and are always very efficient and friendly. I do love how they have a way to text the office for an appointment or to reschedule, and checking in and out is quick and easy. Schedule you appointment and trust me you'll become a patient for years. Their office is located in Culver City, easy to get in and out with plenty of street parking. Don't forget your socks, shoes must be removed at the door. Let Dr Takahashi turn your power back on!! Thanks Dr B you're the best. read more

I found dr. Takahashi by buying a Groupon. It was a great deal. Before getting around to using it, i got injured. I called his office and he saw me right away. He was thoughtful and caring and explained my problem after seeing my x-rays. He also treated me the same day and called in the evening to see how I am doing. Throughout several months that I have been coming to the office, dr. T has made me feel safe and secure that I am getting a good treatment. I trust dr. T to take care of me and I am happy that I found him. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Takahashi for years and his chiropractic care has helped me maintain my health. I've had issues with dislocated humerus and he fixed it! Neck pain, fixed it! I have no trouble getting an appointment and the staff is always very friendly and professional. Highly recommend to keep you in alignment! read more

I cant recommend Dr Takahashi's office enough. From the start he knew exactly what to do to fix my back pain he is very good at what he does he touch is gentle. He also taught me what causes my pain and how to alleviate it. I know now when I need to get back to him before things get out of control with my back. His office is very clean and has a very professional office Great experience every time thank you dr Takahashi read more

I wanted to share my experiences I had at this office. Earlier in the summer, I purchased a Groupon to receive an exam and massage. I arrived at the office several minutes early, checked in, and waited in the waiting room for about 20 minutes. I was then asked to go to the exam room where I waited another 40 minutes. After an hour, I was finally seen by the chiropractor. It was explained to me that the previous client was "running late." I had to run down to feed my meter so as not to receive a parking ticket. The chiropractor seemed annoyed that I had to do so. Really?? For my follow-up visit (which in my estimation was completely unnecessary), I again arrived several minutes before my appointment time, signed in, and waited in the waiting room for a few minutes until I was called into the exam room. I proceeded to wait for 40 minutes without any sign of the chiropractor (who knows how much longer I would have needed to wait!!!???). At that time, I spoke with the person at the front. I mentioned how long I had been waiting and that I needed to leave to make another appointment. As I was leaving, the chiropractor was working with three to four other clients, either oblivious to the fact that I had been waiting that long, or simply did not care. I believe he overbooks appointments and perhaps Groupon clients are considered low priority. I don't know. Either way, leaving a client waiting that long is completely unacceptable and for lack of a better word, rude. I find my experiences at this clinic to be very unsatisfactory. While I understand that things can come up on any given day that might throw the schedule off a little bit, to have to wait for an hour is completely unacceptable and unprofessional. I wasted hours driving to and from these appointments in rush hour traffic to make the appointments on time, only to be left waiting BOTH times for unreasonable amounts of time. This shows a complete lack of respect for clients' own schedules. I admittedly can't speak to the efficacy of this chiropractor's adjustments because there is no way in hell I will be returning to this place to receive one. Lastly, the massage was decent, but I'm not rating the massage therapist (though the one-hour massage was actually only 50 minutes). Meh. No thanks to this "joint." read more

Dr Takahashi is very modest and gentle. His analasys of my health was spot on. He offers a program ofselfcare which in combination with his treatments allows me to get into better health. read more

I should have read these reviews before seeing Dr Takahashi... Went in with a Groupon (X-ray, exam, massage) for an old rib fracture injury that had been aggravated. I have never seen a chiropractor before and had no idea what to expect. The massage The massage was administered first, before any exam or input from the Dr. It was hard, real hard. I was in tears and the masseuse (who was very kind and personable) kept the conversation going to keep my mind off the painful kneading. After a while something popped in my rib cage which hurt like hell. The exam Was a joke. After explaining my situation the Dr. proceeded to tap my stomach and tell me that I had bad gas. Three times. I had to refocus him, telling him that I wasn't there for gas and that I really wanted the X-ray to ensure the the old fracture that had been aggravated wasn't refractured. He insisted the X-ray wasn't needed and he knew exactly what was wrong, so I had to continue to ask for it. The X-ray The Dr forgot to tell the desk staff not to give me the X-ray, so after the 'exam' I was brought into the X-ray room where the technician spent 5 minutes working on a technical issue with the machine. Finally they went and got the Dr who came in and again insisted I didn't need an X-ray. I insisted, at which point he showed the technician how to turn the machine on. The technician then took the first X-ray which didn't come out usable, took a second which was the same and finally found a winner with the third. No lead apron or groin covering was offered during the 3 X-rays. I was told we would be looking at the X-ray during the next visit. The adjustment Being in so much pain the Dr offered an 'emergency adjustment' for an additional $60. Seeking relief I said yes. I was lying on my back where he rolled me to my side, hugged me, put a fist under my spine and then rolled me back and pushed down. Again something popped. I paid the additional $60 and scheduled the follow up. That evening About 4 hours later the pain in my rib area began to increase and I became short of breath. This intensified, and when I looked in the mirror the entire rib cage area was heavily bruised from sternum to spine. And it got worse. And worse. And worse to the point where I couldn't rotate, cough without pain or hold my 3mo old daughter. I called the Dr office an hour before their closing time and got the voice mail, so I left a fairly urgent message needing to know if I was in trouble. The next morning The Dr calls me back. I tell him what's going on and he responds with 'there is no way you are bruised' so I offer to send pictures. He gives me his email, and as I am in the process of sending the pictures he changes his mind and asks me not to send them. I ask him if he cares or not, and he says that he knows what's wrong with me and doesn't need to see the pictures. I insist he see them because the pain and brusing is so bad, so he finally agrees. He receives the pics a few seconds later and responds by saying 'there is no way we did this to you, I have no idea if you fell on it after the visit.' At this point I am not only scared that I have been reinjured and in a lot of pain, but I'm now getting upset that he is trying to dodge accountability before helping me. He again insists I have gas. I demand that he look at the X-ray to see if the rib had been refractured. He doesn't want to, so I keep demanding. He finally agrees, we hang up. A few min later he calls me back and says that the X-ray isn't great and he can't see anything clearly in it, ad that I should come back in for an adjustment. I tell him I'll think about it and we hang up. The second opinion I get in to see another chiropractor at The Goodlife. I explain what's going on and they are appalled that Dr Takahashi would administer treatment before understanding what was going on with me via exam and X-ray. They assure me there would be no massage or adjustment due to the amount of brusing still present and that we would be taking several X-rays and looking at them together during this visit. Sure enough they found the old fracture, which had not been rebroken thank goodness. They did find that Dr Takahashi had likely knocked ribs out of place in my spine that had begun to move back into place on their own, based on my explanation of the pain since visiting Dr Takahashi. The moral Dr Takahashi is a scam artist that doesn't care about his patients. The office is covered in testimonials, upsell signs and pictures of him. His willingness to treat before understanding, eagerness to upsell adjustments and go-to denying of accountability is risky and in the end really injured and had me believing he had rebroke my rib. The pictures say it all. Avoid if you value your health. read more

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My first review, but wanted to put this out there for those who are questioning whether this office is right for them, or not. I came in on a groupon. Full disclosure - I do not have any ongoing pain symptoms or injuries. No bad back, no busted rib, anything like that. I was just curious and in it for the free massage. I was offered a consultation with the doctor, in which I told him the only physical issues I'm currently dealing with are related to weight loss and depression. I really had no idea if chiropracty could in any way be able to help with those issues, but I figured I would hear him out. The Doc immediately launched into the benefits of juice cleanses as the #1 way to lose weight. 7-10 lbs in one week! This was an immediate red-flag for me. He gave deep details on cleanses, but gave little advice to diet and exercise. Not to mention, 7-10 lbs in a week to my knowledge, is kind of dangerous. I'm not looking to hit my boxing weigh-in, or anything. Cleanses are fairly controversial, and not really medically endorsed, and something like this isn't really his speciality... so it all felt just a bit weird. It never tied back to medical chiropracty... 'felt more like a buddy telling you about their new cleanse. Maybe I had no business asking about weight loss at a chiropractor... but it's on their website, so I figured, "hey." He avoided addressing the depression. Again, maybe it was silly for me to bring it up, but as a medical professional... I dunno', maybe I could at least have use a recommendation or referral. The exam is what really made me question this practice. It's a little tricky to explain if you've never had it, but... the doctor pushed down on my raised arms, against me resisting, with my neck in different positions. The test was, if he could push my arms down, that would mean my resistance was weak and there was a problem with my neck. If I showed the appropriate amount of resistance, everything was a-okay. Now, this is completely subjective, but when my arms went down, it felt like he was trying, and when my arms stayed up... I hate to say it, but it looked and felt like he was miming pushing. It really felt as if he was trying to invent a problem. I was told there was a problem in my neck-spine on one side... an x-ray was taken of only that one side... not both for comparison. It all felt pretty suspicious; very snake-oil. The massage itself was great. I have no known issues, and it was very relaxing. The masseuse was seemed well-trained, and was fantastic to talk to. I was in there for around 50 minutes, and it felt like 15. As a disclaimer, I HAVE TO SAY - I am not an expert, and this was my first chiropractic exam and experience. Since I have no notable chiropractic issues that I am aware of, I would be HIGHLY skeptical to receive care here, based on that exam. Even if I had, say, an injury, I would absolutely seek a second opinion to compare against this one... maybe even a third... your spine and central nervous system are nothing to mess with. My rating reflects my exam experience, my distrust, and my strong-recommendation for a second opinion before receiving care. Unfortunately, I could not rate the masseuse separately - who was great. read more

Doc's got the magic hands! What can I say?! I thoroughly need my weekly adjustments to manage fibromyalgia symptoms and chronic headaches- issues I've had since I was a kid. I have been seeing the Doctor for about a year and a half or more, and my alignments are helping my body awareness and pain manageability. Dr. Takahashi readjusts my structure when it's out of place, and this allows for any nerves being blocked by improper structure stresses to function without impediment. I have tried migraine meds, and nothing really helps. I have often had to turn to a clean diet, chiropractic, and massage as managing tools. And so Chiropractic is my main form of care/healthcare. It is nice to settle into a routine and to have found something that does actually help to prevent the headaches, and body pains. I came to the doctor for sciatica issues as well, and that went away after several consistent sessions. I also had to go to him when my jaw came out of place, as well as for a severe and excruciating pull in my mid-back. In one session he corrected both, and I had a consistent follow up session and each was back to normal after that. I would be lost without the Doc. My sessions are a consistent relief and part of my routine now. He is great with injuries as far I can tell, and helped my good friend heal her finger injury as well. No questions about it! This is your guy! Their business has excellent customer service too! They always have! read more

This place is amazing both me and my mother had back and sciatic nerve problems due to herniated disc's my mother came in with a cane and the left walking other doctors told her she would need surgery and they fixed it right then and there well after the x rays and everything of course I also had pain was severe and I also came out of this place feeling 100times better then I felt before I would highly recommend this place to anyone :) read more

THIS IS A SCAM. I have been having lower back pain and went to see Mr. Takahashi. He told me my hips were turned out and he could fix them in 6-8 weeks, for $65 dollars a session. A friend of mine, who was having a different problem, went to see him-he told her THE EXACT SAME THING, which actually wasn't her issue. He walked her through the exact same steps he did with me-this place is a joke. However, I will say their therapeutic massages were great. read more

I bought their groupon for a 50-minute massage, and it was super worth it. Booking an appointment was super easy, and the process once I got in was super simple and straightforward, even for someone with anxiety/depression who sometimes struggles interacting with strangers. The massage was wonderful - I think the massage therapist's name was Christy. Thank you so much! Highly recommend. read more

I found Dr. B through a Groupon. I had done the 1 hour massage and chiropractic assessment at other places before and I really went for the massage. But Dr. Bs engaging style convinced me to take a look at what he could do for me. The free x-ray showed how out of whack my spine was (which of course I had no idea about since you can't see your spine without the x-ray). I now get bi-weekly adjustments and benefit from it greatly. I do weight training and Crossfit and need constant adjustment. My posture has improved drastically which you wouldn't think would do that much, but has helped me feel more confident. As for the other negative review of the front desk staff, I'm really surprised. They've always been courteous and willing to help me get what I need. As Dr. B is so popular, they are CONSTANTLY booked so sometimes it's tough to get the exact time you want but if you're flexible, you can get in for your treatment. They accept all sorts of insurance polices and their policy is chiropractic access for everyone. If you don't have insurance or your coverage has run out, they have very affordable options available for everyone. read more

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! I cannot say enough good things about Dr. B. I have now known him almost 10 years and I wouldn't know what to do with out him! He has truly helped me immensely with my migraines not to mention what he has done for my family. For my mother when she first saw Dr. B she had a frozen shoulder due a car accident and had basically little to no mobility or strength in her arm. Thanks to Dr. B she regained almost full range of motion and strength. He has not only helped my immediate family but part of my extended family. Who have now been seeing him for years as well. I recommend anyone and everyone who even remotely mentions pain or discomfort of any kind to Dr. B because i know they will be in best of hands. He is also the best with kiddos! I know first hand his amazing healing ability and his staff (especially office manager Clara) has through years always been amazing as well! read more

Absolutely horrible experience! My boyfriend bought me a Groupon and it was clear from the start these people don't give a damn about anything but getting you in and out. I arrived on time, had to wait damn near and hour, while watching the receptionist's small child run around and play at my feet in the waiting room. I had my "massage" which was inexplicably cut short by 20 minutes! I asked why it was cut short and I was rudely told, "oh because the other client was running late." (I see other yelpers complaining about this, so clearly it's a scam they run with Groupon people). They didn't apologize for cutting it short. I had to ask to come back to get my remaining 20 minutes. Then, I had to reschedule and I was told I'd be charged a cancellation fee! Then, after arguing with these people, I rescheduled only to have them call the day of and claim the masseuse was sick. These people are full of shit. Don't waste any time. Go to a real chiropractor if you need one! read more

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!! I bought a Groupon which every time I stated I wanted to redeem suddenly no were appointments available. After 3 attempts I asked owner to call me. He did, was nice and then I came in for my massage with consultation. I had a 40 minute "sterile"massage (instead of full hour). Receptionist asked if I wanted to stay for consultation with the doctor when I said yes she seemed annoyed and handed me MORE paperwork. I waited 20 minutes and walked out. I was never told what the delayed was or got a chance to meet with the doctor. As far as I'm concerned this place is a SCAM. Other "patients" we're being treated for weight loss. My Groupon included consultation and there was no follow up as to why I wasn't seen. Total disregard for MY time...DO NOT waste your time with this place! read more

Stay away from this place. The first time I saw the dr., he gave me a thorough exam which gave me confidence in him. The second visit after I was asked to pay for a 3 visit package, he spent roughly 3 minutes on an adjustment that didn't help and felt rushed. On the 3rd visit, I waited on a bed next to 4 other suckers while he did adjustments like an assembly line. My actual adjustment took less than a minute. Needless to say I didn't show up for my prepaid 3rd adjustment and won't be back. Do yourself a favor and stay away read more

Best chiro I have found. Nice, time conscious, and effective. Helping me with an injury now but I will go in for maintenance. Not sure about the negative reviews-I had no problems, at all. read more

I was raised to believe that Chiropractors were dangerous so I've always been hesitant. But I went to Dr. Takahashi for mild back and shoulder pain that I have lived with for years. He gave me surprisingly gentle adjustments that instantly helped. He showed me how my hips are out of alignment and suggested a plan to fix them over about six weeks. But he really amazed me with what he did for my wrist. I had hurt my wrist 3 months earlier in a roller skating fall (bonus tip: always wear wrist guards when skating!) my wrist wasn't broken but after three months it wasn't 100% better. It was still a little sore and mobility was limited. Just a few days earlier I had gone to one of the top hand doctors in LA at Cedars-Sinai. He took x-rays and examined me and said he wasn't worried: It was still healing and I should call him again if it wasn't better in two months. Frustrating, but what can I do, right? Well Dr. Takahashi took one look at my wrist and showed me that a bone was very slightly dislocated. After a twenty second adjustment my mobility was restored and the pain was gone. I am completely sold on chiropractors as an important part of my health team! And I am super grateful to Dr. Takahashi (and my friend who recommended him!) read more

I agree with the negative posts that the front desk is not good. I think one of the girls was training, but there's no excuse for being that unprofessional. I shouldn't have to repeat myself 5 or 6 times on basic information. If I spend 20 minutes filling out a form, you'd think that someone would read it - why is the front desk girl coming in and asking me all of the same questions? (Except of course she takes so long to answer these questions that it takes even longer to sit there with her then it did to fill out the form in the first place! I wanted to take it out of her hand and write it in for her. There's no reason this part of the assessment should take a half hour UGH.) Lots of scheduling mishaps, and you can expect to be kept waiting basically no matter whether you show up early, on time, or late. I KNOW FOR SURE I had an appointment at 9am, but got there and was told it was for 10 - this has happened twice at this point. The doctor seems fine - I haven't had enough experiences with him yet to say for sure... I feel like he rushes the adjustments a little bit though, and he's certainly very expensive. However, I'm going to try him out. If a few weeks go by and I feel healthier then I will update this review. read more