Unfortunately, due to chronic neck and shoulder pain, I have seen MANY chiropractors, so I consider myself an expert. Dr. Beckman's treatment always leaves me feeling much better. The office is close to my home so I pick up the phone whenver I have pain, and he can usually see me the same day. Within 15 minutes, my pain is at least 75% better, if not completely gone. I also enjoy the "informal" nature of the office. It's easy to get in and out. Highly recommended. read more

Having a long history of back problems I've tried plenty of acupuncture massage and chiropractic work. Never quite satisfied with the results until I gave Village Chiropractic a try. Such an amazing difference finally with Village read more

Magic Hands & Amazing Abilities! I can't speak highly enough about the treatment success I have had with Dr. Beckman. This man has magic hands & amazing abilities! Adjustments, massage, tens, stretching - he has all sorts of tricks up his sleeve. If you're in pain, there is no place better than in his office! read more

Came in a couple weeks ago for some lower back pain. Dr Beckham was able to get me in on a Saturday and was very thorough. I have been back about 4-5 times since then and will use Dr Beckman for ongoing maintenance. He is very knowledgeable, easy to talk with and very effective. Highly recommend. read more

Dr. Beckman is a highly skilled and conscientious practitioner running an honest business. Where else could you possibly find someone who offers high quality chiropractic adjustments at less than $40 per session out of pocket (that's the price if you're not covered by insurance, or your insurance benefit has run out!)? Unheard of, and in the Lamorinda area, no less! I respectfully but totally disagree with those who call his pricing moderate; it's actually an incredibly high value compared to prevailing market rates. Pricing aside, Dr. B's approach is grounded in the science of physiology rather than, say, chiropractic as a mystical art. (I make this statement after having seen at least 10 chiropractors in my life...I wonder if this comment resonates with anyone else out there.) I have been seeing Dr. B for over three years now. After I recruited my husband to Dr. B's practice last year, I've also started bringing my three-year-old son to him. His technique is gentle yet super-targeted. It also doesn't easier than his online scheduling tool. read more

Dr. Beckman is awesome! I been battling neck and shoulder pain for years. After getting treated on my first appointment, I felt immediate results! I was able to get a good night sleep for the first time and I don't get headaches like I use to. I have been getting treated by Dr. Beckman since September and go at least once a week. Let's just say so far my results have been amazing. I didn't think anyone could fix the constant pain from headaches and neck/shoulder spasms. I literally gave up myself and the only thing to cope with the pain was by taking ibuprofen, muscle relaxers, and pain medication. Since I have been seeing Dr. Beckman I haven't touched a pill since!! Dr. Beckman knows exactly what he is doing and can target problem areas easily. I recommend him to anyone feeling any sort of pain and you won't regret it either! read more

Dr. Beckman has helped me so much with the pain in my back!! I'm a dental hygienist and am always dealing with chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain, but when I started to have severe pain in my spine I couldn't bare it any longer. I went to see Dr. Beckman and I am so glad I did. I have been going now for a few months frequently and will make this at least a monthly visit. He is great at what he does and my spinal pain has subsided. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a friendly down to earth Dr. that really takes the time to understand what is causing the pain and figures out a way to alleviate it. read more

Dr. Beckman is one of the most caring and compassionate chiropractors you will ever find. He listens to his patients and goes out of his way to make sure they are well. Our family have been patients of his through several rugby seasons and countless tweaks and pulls. We like that he treats the muscles through ART as well as performing the chiropractic adjustment. If you are seeking a Chiropractor who works holistically and genuinely cares about your wellness, then visit Dr. Beckman at Village Chiropractic. read more

My sciatica started acting up over a year ago and that was when I started to see Dr. Beckman at Village Chiropractic and Massage. The adjustments and active recovery treatments have made my pain much less and often it goes away for periods when I am diligent about the exercises Dr. Beckman has recommended. His schedule is accommodating and rates are very reasonable. He also accepts insurance. read more

I hurt my right rotor cup in my shoulder by moving product at work. I went in to see Chris and his great understanding of anatomy, he immediately diagnosed the problem as being with the tendon. He then adjusted my ribs, shoulder and neck to take pressure off the tendon to give it a chance to heal. Every time I see him, it gets 50% better. I can't say enough nice things about this practice. Sense I've been seeing him he's really helped me! read more

I have had the front of my shoulders hurt for years to the point where I was sleeping in a chair most nights. I had tried injections and massage, but no luck. Dr. Beckman saw me for an adjustment of my back and identified my shoulder pain as tendinitis, which I didn't expect being a chiropractor. He applied deep pressure to the area below my shoulder in the front of my arm, which no one else has done, and gave me exercises. I actually now sleep in my bed without waking up in pain. He knows the mechanics of the body and would recommend him for areas beyond just the back. read more

Look no more for a chiropractor, you have found him. I came to Dr. Beckman about 5 months ago for chronic back and neck problems. I also have migraines and acid reflux which he helped me with as well. Because of all my issues I was seeing Dr. Beckman once a week for 3 months. I was feeling SO much better when I unfortunately injured myself and had a strained back muscle and ankle sprain from a fall. He fixed up my back real quick and I left my ankle to physical therapy because that is what workers comp prescribed. Well my ankle is still not better so I'm heading back to Dr. Beckman to try and have him fix that as well. From the day I walked through the doors at Village Chiropractor I was overall in a lot of pain. I would now consider myself to be like 75% improved. My back pain has decreased by like 90%. My neck pain is almost completely gone. The only problem I still have is migraines, but they are way less and less caused by my neck pain. I've been able to stop using ibuprofen excessively... almost none at all and mostly for my ankle at this point. The other huge plus of Dr. Beckman's office is the the massage therapist - Sandy. She's amazing! Best massage I've ever had. And she and dr. Beckman work together to help your treatment even more. Dr. Beckman can bill some health insurances, I believe PPO only. He has successfully billed mine. Highly recommend! read more

I have now been going to be Chris for more than 2 years now. He is one of the best Chiropractic in town. He to schedule and very flexible with appointments. read more

Today was my second visit with Dr. Beckman. I have only recently seen Dr. Beckman because I am fairly new to the area. My first visit I went in with a stiff neck that I could barely look to one side with. I knew it was stress related, and I get them from time to time, but at that point since ibuprofen wasn't doing anything for me, I knew I needed to see a chiropractor. I've gone to chiropractors on and off my entire adult life with good results. Typically I go for acute injuries, and once in awhile a "tune-up" to keep my body feeling well. I'm fairly active, typically on my feet for work, and enjoy lifting weights, so I put a lot of stress on my body and chiropractics are a necessary part of my life to counteract the damage I do. Today was supposed to only be a follow-up for my neck when I booked it, however, me being me, I also injured my shoulder and got some tennis/golf elbow over the weekend from overuse of my arm at work/ continuing my gym routine. My neck is significantly better than my 1st appointment which was only a few days before today's appointment. It continues to feel better. I expect that from chiropractics though, so that wasn't the impetus for my review. My review was really prodded by how Dr. Beckman literally alleviated my tennis/golf elbow in one visit! The Dr utilizes a technique known as Active Release, and more or less "breaks up" (intense deep tissue massage) the area around on over the injury. I was literally laughing because of much better I felt and how literally, immediately the pain was gone! I have seen people rolling around on foam rollers, using tennis balls, a bat, etc. at the gym and have never known why. Apparently they may be trying to mimic Active Release. If they can accomplish the same results, good for them. I can tell you though, it makes no sense for an athlete to get cover up pain cortisone shots, when Dr. Beckman can do what he does. I am absolutely amazed. I will continue to visit well beyond my neck relief for tune-ups and am thrilled I don't have to suffer through the types of pain that were typically rest, ice, ibuprofen and suffer through it type injuries... Thanks Dr. Beckman! read more

I've been consistently seeing Dr Beckman for some lower back issues as well as general spinal manipulation and postures. He has been a tremendous aide in alleviating some of my problems as well as teaching me about my back and how it all works together. He is knowledgeable and attentive as well as nice! I always leave feeling refreshed and empowered to work on my posture or back issues with the various exercises he teaches me! He is also very willing to work with various insurances! read more

I've always liked the care and knowledge my chiropractor gives me when I need it. Chris is very good in pinpointing the cause of my pains. The new location is more personable. It's off the busy strip and in a quite neighborhood. read more

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This chiropractor is the best. I injured my knees running a marathon and was told by a different chiropractor a while ago that it was my meniscus. He was wrong. I went to Dr. Beckman from a recommendation from a friend and was very impressed. Not only did Dr. Beckman correctly diagnose my problem (which was not meniscus related) he also gave me a plan to fix it. I am about 60% healed now from an injury that has been bothering me for years- on the road to recovery. 2 things I really like about Village Chiropractic and Dr. Beckman. 1. I can afford him without insurance 2. He also does physical therapy- and it works! Go to Dr. Beckman, he's the man! read more

I really like Dr Beckman and he has provided me with great treatment that makes sense. Honestly, I have not felt better in years! My two young athletes see him now as well - he keeps them running :) He has a very friendly and caring manner also. The other great thing is that he is very competitively priced which means I can get more frequent treatment - which I benefit from. Recommend unreservedly. read more

Dr. Beckman is probably the best chiropractor I've ever visited. I had a crick in my neck and I just expected to get a neck adjustment but Dr. Beckman found a whole bunch of other problems causing the tenseness in my neck such as knots in my neck and shoulder. I feel great after my visit and I highly recommend visiting this place if you have any issues with your neck or back. read more

Dr. Beckman has treated me over the past ten years for various musculoskeletal ailments -- invariably caused by my misuse of the human body, such as moving awkward furniture, improper workout techniques, extreme yard work, etc. He's bailed me out of some very painful situations, when everything else had failed. Most recently, he was able to cure back spasms that had lasted almost a month -- and he did it in just one visit. His adjustments had the added benefit of notably improving my posture and adding a notch to my height! If you've never tried a chiropractor, and aren't sure if it's for you, by all means give Dr. Beckman a try: the time and financial commit are a pittance compared to the relief he provides. I've lived in Lafayette for over 26 years, and I value Dr. Beckman's services more than any other local business. That's the strongest possible recommendation I can offer. read more

This is a very professional and affordable Chiropractor. I went to Dr. Beckman with hip pain that he was able to accurately diagnose and treat through a range of methodologies, including deep tissue release, adjustments, and electric muscle stimulation. His style and rhythm is very practical and no nonsense. If you appreciate efficiency and have some sense of what you're looking for from Chiropractic this is a good office for you. read more

I love my appointments with Dr, Beckman! I started going for severe neck pain and I am feeling SO much better. He'll keep working on whatever you need until you are feeling just right. Knowledgeable, friendly, very accommodating with appointment times! I have had such a positive experience working with Dr. Beckman :) read more

Dr. Beckman is awesome! An old shoulder injury started acting up and my sister had me call him. He squeezed me in that day and he has been working wonders. His is friendly, knowledgable, and listens, his office is clean, and he is very flexible with scheduling. A huge thing is how affordable he is, even though my insurance doesn't cover him. I highly recommend him. In a short period of time he has reduced my pain and really helped me get on the right path with recovery. I can't say enough good things about him. read more

I saw Dr. Beckman after experiencing severe back/neck spasms. He has a calm but very interested demeanor--really listens. He is very good at explaining what he's about to do and why, and is always checking to see if you are okay afterward. He sent me links to explanations of what was going wrong with my back/neck as well as videos of recommended exercises. His treatment is comprehensive, competent, and friendly. An excellent medical professional. read more

I've been going here for about six years, and Dr. Beckman is INCREDIBLE. I've seen several different chiropractors and he's the best by far -- and in addition, he uses active release techniques that don't just relieve the pain, but actually make it better in the long run. I was in physical therapy for several months, and I've had more relief from seeing Dr. Beckman than I have from the PT. And, of course, Sandy's massages are incredible. Finally, a massage therapist who I have to say "A little less" rather than "Have you started yet?" She's booked out and it can be difficult to get in to see her, but it's absolutely worth it. I moved out of the area and still drive back to see them. Highly recommended! read more

This review is a long time coming. I have been a patient of Dr. Beckman's since I was a passenger in a car that was hit from behind in 2012. He treated me for pretty severe whiplash. He helped me heal! Since then I have been treated by him for whiplash a second time, various running related issues, yoga related issues, TMJ, and now a pinched nerve in my neck from work. I work in a laboratory environment and regular wellness visits with him have helped with pain management and alignment. As a scientist, I never believed in chiropractic before experiencing the benefits first hand. This is the only chiropractic practice I think I will ever go! The benefits I have experienced are decreased pain, increased range of motion, decreased headaches, and better sleep. read more

I brought my dad in when he suddenly got a pinched nerve in his back. He was skeptical after seeing a few chiropractors throughout his life and never seeing meaningful results. However, he was in a lot of pain (he has a high pain tolerance and isn't one to complain) so I knew I needed to quickly get him some help. I called after finding Village Chiropractic on Yelp and Dr. Beckman answered. I told him what my dad was experiencing, asked him about costs/ insurance, and expressed my concerns about coming in during COVID. He was very straightforward and got us in the next day. I really appreciated how accommodating he was when we got there knowing my concerns about COVID- he offered to open the windows and made us feel at ease and confident that the right safety measures were in place. Also, even though they didn't accept my dad's insurance (Medicare), the costs were very affordable. My dad went a total of 3 times and his back has recovered 100%; he doesn't feel any more pain. We were a little skeptical all the way up until the day after that last session when he felt significantly better. I will say that it may not be 100% after 1 visit and as in our case, it may feel better for a little while then get worse again. However, I'm so glad we continued to trust Dr. Beckman and stuck it out. I would highly recommend seeing him and now know that if I ever need an adjustment, he's the guy. read more

I have been seeing Dr Beckman off and on for several years. Just this month he quickly diagnosed and fixed a knee problem for which my physician and physical therapist had offered no help or useful advice. He is an excellent diagnostician, technician, and a very caring human being. I think of him as a crucially important part of my health team. Every one I have referred to him has gotten excellent results. Several years ago, he quickly fixed my aged mother's painful neck, correctly diagnosed the cause and recommended a furniture fix to prevent recurrence. Brilliant! I was reluctant to post this review, as I really enjoy the plentiful appointments and reasonable rates, but I owe Dr B. a favor... read more

Dr. Beckman is amazing! I've bad chronic neck and shoulder pain for months and finally decided to try chiropractic. After just one visit, I already have so much relief! I highly recommend Dr. Beckman! read more

I hurt my back riding my bike and was experiencing a lot of lower back / nerve pain. I couldn't walk, sit, stand or sleep very well for about a week. The pain was only getting worse. It got to the point I couldn't stand up without help, nor could I tie my own shoes. I was desperate for some relief. After finding him on yelp, Dr. Beckman was able to fit me in immediately. During this difficult time with covid19 he was also extremely mindful about cleaning surfaces, wearing a mask, & keeping his appointments down to 1 person at a time. He listened carefully to my symptoms, tested my mobility and through heat, active release and an adjustment, brought my pain down from a 9-10 to a 3, almost immediately after 1 visit. My mobility improved immensely. I had a 2nd appt a few days later and amazingly felt relief soon after that visit, too. My 2-3 pain was immediately brought down to a 1. Today, though a little stiff, I feel great. I am lucky I haven't had a lot of back pain issues in my life, so was a bit skeptical of the magic of a good chiropractor. Boy, am I happily surprised with the results. Along with my fellow Yelpers, I highly recommend Dr. Beckman to those in need! read more

Instant relief after only one visit. Will keep up for rehab but Dr was spot on with his focus and treatment. Very reasonable cost also a nice result. read more

I started going to Chris at Village Chiropractic about 3 weeks ago because I am a very active swimmer, bike rider and runner...as well as working full time (computer and planes!) I've had nagging back issues with big knots in my mid back and his adjustments and ART provided very quick relief! I am very thankful and will continue to get adjustments with him! read more

Dr. Beckman is a rare find and pleasure to work with. I've seen multiple chiropractors in various locations as I've moved around, but Dr. Beckman is one of the few who actively listens to my issues and tailors his corrections to my needs at each visit. I could not recommend him any higher, don't bother looking for anyone else for your chiropractic needs. read more

I can't recommend Dr. Beckman highly enough! I was working out in the gym and pulled a muscle -- to the point that I literally couldn't walk and was using a cane. Dr. Beckman was recommended to me by someone who had been highly impressed by his work. To my amazement, I left my first session without my cane! I've gone back twice since that visit and cannot believe the improvement I witness daily. I'm an active 72-year old female and Dr. Beckman has enabled me to keep my lifestyle -- which includes going to the gym and walking several times a week. Sue Pucci read more

Village Chiropractic & Massage - Dr. Chris is always on time. The office environment is perfect and the office is immaculate. Dr. Chris reevaluates you each time. He asks questions on how the last treatment worked for me and if I have had any changes. His adjustments were perfect and so was the ART - Deep Tissue work. He is really helping me. He is a great chiropractic doctor. I have used several chiropractic doctors in the past and the present and this is the best chiropractic doctor. Thank you. read more

Always awesome and fit me in last minute when I hurt my shoulder which I appreciate. I highly recommend Dr. Beckman.

Hmmm for some reason my 1st Review was filtered and not showing up, not sure why but I wanted to update my Review as I completed using my 3 massage deal this month and have tried both Sandy and Ashley. Hopefully it'll show up again, YELP has been messing with my account over the past few months for some odd reason where I've lost dukedoms, etc... I'm updating my rating to 5 stars as the owner of the business actually read my review and thanked me for it during my last massage visit. It was nice to see an owner that cares and takes advice from reviews into a plan for improvement. My 2nd massage was with Sandy and although she's good I actually preferred Ashley because I have a lot of Sinus pressure tension in my neck which tends to cause me to have a lot of knots in my neck from time to time. Ashley was better at working my neck and worked on it for longer than Sandy did, and I can't tell you how many times at other places and with other massage therapists that I've requested them to spend longer on my neck and they don't listen. Ashley listened and that was great as I also know that working on the neck is harder to do than other parts of the body and likely causes their hands to tire more quickly/easily but that's the part of my body that always needs the most work. Some of the improvements that they have made from my past review was to get towels for use after the massage, still hoping they get a warmer or steamer which can provide warm/hot towels afterwards to wipe off the massage oil from your body. They also purchased a cream for Ashley to use over the previous heavy oil that she had during my 1st massage there, definitely lighter and more appealing then feeling like your'e soaked in vegetable oil afterwards from the previous oil. Another suggestion I'd like to add is that the have the massage therapists use those towels on the clients rather than having the clients grab the towels to use for themselves, it's much easier for them to quickly wipe down the back, arms, neck, shoulder, upper body than for the clients. Perhaps they could ask the client whether they'd like this and only do it for the ones that say Yes. read more

I was very pleased with the treatment I received recently at Village Chiropractic. When I came in, I had been suffering from an extremely troublesome pain in my upper back that had been going on for over 2 weeks (with almost the worst part being that it was causing me a great deal of trouble sleeping), and the standard pain killers offered by Kaiser had unfortunately either been of no help or had unpleasant side effects. After just the first session, the degree of improvement was far more than I would have expected, and needless to say most welcome. Note that I'm not a long-term chiropractic client and was only visiting this office for a short time, but was pleased with the result. read more

Dr. Beckman is the absolute best! I have gone to many, many chiropractors in this area and he is by far, the best. My favorite thing about Dr. B. is that he takes a lot of time to evaluate and diagnose. Also, if you are a question-asker (like I am) you will appreciate how willing he is to answer any and all questions you may have. As for my results - they have been great. My main issue was migraines, which have been improved, along with many other area of my neck/back that I didn't even truly notice as causing issues. If you are one of those people who are on the fence about trying a Chiropractor, I urge you to let Dr. Beckman be the first doctor (and probably last - in a good way!) to give you a treatment. read more

Dr. Beckman provides a holistic approach to his practice. He addressed my chronic pain by a combination of physical therapy, active release, strength exercises, stretching routines, and adjustments to relieve the muscle strain that was impacting my piriformis nerve. Dr. Beckman has a warm and caring manner. I highly recommend Dr. Beckman. read more