A long-time bodyworker myself, I've developed strict standards around the bodyworkers that I work with, and Dr. Sam certainly exceeds them. In addition to being caring, considerate, and unique, he has a responsive, precise, intuitive quality of touch that I rarely even see in massage therapists. He listens to the body and finds the right time and muscle tone to make the adjustments, rather than just pushing through, and I've found great pain relief and realignment in old, entrenched injuries to my skull base, pelvis, and shoulder. read more

I regret needing to write a less than glowing review for Sam, but I feel it's important to share my perspective, as it deviates from the other reviews here. His chiropractic work did help my pain; the review is not about the quality of his work. I've seen three chiropractors over the years, and they have all helped significantly. However, I feel Dr. Z underdelivered in how he ran his business and in his "bedside manner" or customer service. I just didn't really feel that he cared all that much about my pain. I also don't think the package deal he promotes was worth the price tag. I ended up discontinuing working with him, though I had paid in advance for the package. In discontinuing, I asked for $2500 back, based on my best calculation of care received in light of my dissatisfaction, which I had communicated already. He replied that he would give me $1400, and referred back to his schedule of costs. I was disappointed but not surprised and decided to cut my losses and be done with it. I sometimes felt rushed and that he didn't feel genuine concern for my pain. He took some time off without much notice or communication, rearranging appointments. Everyone gets to have time off, but my ideal care provider would communicate better and ensure their patients were well taken care of first . The package included massage, and online yoga taught by him. The massage therapist was good, but the sessions were short, about 40-45 minutes apiece. I mentioned that to Sam, he said "Well, they're a 50-minute hour" (which is typical for massage.) But his paperwork actually said 60 minutes. For someone already feeling dissatisfied, these things compound. I wish Sam all the best but there was a mismatch in us. I do hope this review serves as useful in his business practice and for others. read more

Sam is an amazing human. I have never wanted to see a chiropractor and didn't believe in them. I was always taught to fear them, that is until I was involved in a car accident that left my body and mind injured. I found no other option then to try chiropractic. Sam listened to me while I went on and on about how fearful I am to do chiropractic. He assured me that only healing would happen, and that it did. I went from not being able to move my neck, pain in lower back when I pumped, pain in knees from walking (hip problems), etc.; to being able to do whatever I want with my body (in reason). I feel so much better. Sam opens up and creates such a loving and relaxing environment. You can tell he cares about his clients and loves this profession. 100 stars if possible. read more

I've been seeing Dr Sam Zoranovich for years and I am just so thankful for him and his practice. I have some pretty specific health necessities and constraints. Dr Z takes those into account during our assessments and when we're coming up with the treatment plan. We also get to discuss my goals so that we can work towards it. We continue to discuss these during adjustments, and I am just so delighted whenever I come in for and adjustment with some good news to share related to reaching my goals. I even recommended Dr Z to my dad and he got treatment whenever he was in SF. Dr Z has done wonders to my dad's well being. I think it's great that Dr Z's approach takes into consideration our daily habits and feelings. The way our body moves can heavily correlate with our mood and emotions. Add that wisdom to a regular adjustment plan and you get a really good deal! read more

Dr. Z proved to me that chiropractic care is something that my body needed. He can tell what might need to be adjusted that day by just looking at you and even more so by beginning your first adjustments in a visit. I was looking at chiropractic care to help me with my neck and shoulder tension. After comparing my pre-chiropractic assessment with my one month of care assessment, I could see how my body was more in alignment- the visual representation was key to me continuing treatment. Folks, this is not snake oil, I promise. Furthermore, in addition to achieving a better alignment and posture, my anxiety began to dissipate. Dr. Z is great at educating his patients on the mind-body connection and I most certainly felt what he was talking about in only one month of treatment. In addition, Dr. Z truly cares about the well-being of his patients; it was not uncommon for me to feel like family when being treated. If you're considering chiropractic care, please do try Zoranovich Chiropractic- you won't be disappointed! read more

Dr. Z is a magical human. Since starting with him last summer, I have seen so much healing occur. I came to see him because I was dealing with a lot of stress in my life and I am a mom of a rambunctious 5-year-old and I wanted to be my best self for my son. Sam helped with lower back pain I'd had since pregnancy, my core began to strengthen and I started to take on more core exercises on my own because it felt good to do so, instead of difficult. Because of that, my diastasis recti began to heal. I spiraled up in many arias of my life. As my body healed and became stronger, I wanted to use it more and more. I power lift now (!) and not only can I pick my son up easily, I am resilient to any little injury I do experience. Another thing that really changed was my relationship to self care. Dr. Z helped me to learn about making sure my battery is recharged before helping others. As a mom, you can imagine how crucial this is. I now take time for myself. I am a different person because of the combination of (what feels like) magical power Dr. Z possesses and the clinical prowess he has. I highly highly recommend this amazing Doctor! Chiropractic works. read more

Dr. Z is a super sweet and knowledgable chiropractor who has many years of experience. He truly cares about his patients and the progress they can make overtime. He speaks about the trauma we store in our body and the entire mind-body connection vs. solely symptoms. He is professional and also relatable. He is also super funny and has other great recommendations. He is a gem to the SF queer healing arts community (: read more

Sam is not only highly skilled, and incredibly knowledgeable about the human body, he is also kind and compassionate. I have been seeing Dr. Sam for almost a year. When I first came in I was in constant discomfort and pain. after just a few sessions I was out of pain, and now with routine maintenance my life has changed for the better! I'm so grateful for Dr. Sam's healing hands and attention to every facet of my continued health and happiness. read more

Sam is a talented chiropractor and one of the most generous people I have ever met. (They're also HILARIOUS!) What really sets their practice apart is the space for you not just to get adjusted, but to heal. My body had been feeling seized up after my dad passed away and I spend many days feeling sad and scared. I told Sam that I just "felt tight" and needed an adjustment. But the more safe I felt going to their well decorated healing center, the more I started to deal with what had me feel tight in the first place--missing my dad. There was so much emotion that I had stored it my body and Sam was critical in helping me release it. After working with Sam, my body felt better, I got the treatment I needed, and I'm enjoying my life again. read more

I wasn't quite sure what to expect from a network chiropractor. I've had my back popped and snapped into place before by a traditional chiropractor, and I was expecting a little of the same. I was pretty surprised by what I did experience. I came to Sam wanting to work on my posture and a sense that I had of not being able to breath fully. He put me through several exercises that were very gentle and light. Initially I was unclear that anything was happening. Just helping me adjust my body, putting his light touch in specific places to bring my awareness to places that I was holding in my musculature. Within 10 minutes, I realized I was in a light trance (which for me occurs when I'm getting a massage, reiki, or when my ego brain is stepping out of the way for some healing). I groggily moved as he led me to, breathed and held myself with his guidance. Towards the end of the session I *magically* woke up. It was pretty clear to me that there was some energy work taking place. Over the next several days I noticed that I had a new sense of how my body was being held. Specifically, i was able to meditate without my back hurting. I am an energy worker as well, and I noticed that I was able to ground my energy better and thus connect upward in a better way as well. This had a profound effect on me energetically a few days later during a retreat. Tons of energy moving through me. I feel like he corrected a kink in my internal circuitry. Overall: my posture is better, I have less back pain, and my energy feels more flowing. read more

I went to Sam for two months. I experienced some back trauma from my martial arts class, and I have chronic jaw pain from grinding my teeth in my sleep. Sam is an excellent chiropractor. He is knowledgeable, approachable, thorough, and overall an extremely friendly person. My first two months of treatment definitely removed back tension. He was able to easily sense areas of trauma, and he taught me to focus on those areas through breathing and stretching, which worked like a charm. I didn't feel immediate results on my jaw pain however. It wasn't until my last few sessions that the pain in my jaw finally started to go away. I especially liked the pressure hold that released the pain. I have since moved to Buffalo, so I wasn't able to continue my treatment, but I think if I kept on going I would definitely have seen improvements on my jaw pain. I guess I just want to say that chiropractics isn't necessarily an instantaneous thing. It can take several sessions, so it's really a commitment for the patient. However, if I were to choose any chiropractor, I would definitely choose Sam. He is a person you can trust, he spends time on his patient, and you can tell he really cares about helping people. read more

This guy has the most style and artfulness of any chiropractor I've been to. And every ounce of that artful personality is poured into how he works with your body. He's never "cracked" anything on me in the past couple of years I've been seeing him. Dr. Sam is good with embodiment and posture: he often helps me find areas of my neck or back that I didn't even know were stuck or not moving, subtly adjusts them, and shows me how to explore them. Working at this subtle level, I feel like I know my own body and myself more. I walk out feeling more alive, more embodied, and way more accepting of myself. He's very compassionate. In fact, I often have some kind of emotional release that leaves me feeling lighter, brighter, and filled with ease. read more

Sam is amazing. He's a great guy who cares deeply about his patients. He took me from a state of having my left heel constantly striking in pain to not feeling any pain at all in about a month. My back was very messed up. His techniques are sometimes "Did something happen?" Then you feel your muscles and tension relax in an area he worked on over the next few days. And you're amazed a few days later as to how you feel! His rates are extremely reasonable for the amazing work he does. If you're reading this, take a chance. He's awesome. read more

Two days ago I fell head first down a flight of stairs and hit my head at the bottom. I was banged up and bruised but luckily no broken bones. I just had a treatment by Dr. Sam and my neck and head feel lighter and more fluid now. The neck pain from the impact is gone. Thank you so much. read more

I describe Sam as "the gentle chiropractor". His style is unique in that he incorporates very little of the spine cracking employed by many chiropractors. His touch is subtle and effective and he pays close attention to things like neural pathways and posture to lightly adjust his patient into healthier ways of being. read more

I feel AMAZING after an adjustment with Dr. Sam...taller, happier, and a tangible feeling of more blood flow and aliveness in my spine. I loved the way he talked about how correcting postural alignment can bring me more into who I am naturally. Unique among other chiropractors I've met, and definitely the most knowledgeable! read more

Sam is a brilliantly focused healer who knows anatomy and it's relation to well-being better than anyone I know. He can give you a light touch or a profound shift and you'll walk away smiling. Trustworthy and professional. Well worth the time and money! read more

Sam is a highly knowledgeable practitioner, he is caring and well rounded and his knowledge extends beyond body work.

I have received the loving and intuitive care of Dr. Sam since he was an intern at Life Chiropractic College West. His innate ability to connect with you from a place of empathy, wisdom of the body and its ability to store stress and tension, and gentle approach with Chiropractic is not to be missed! I recommend him HIGHLY as a practitioner to anyone looking to enhance their quality of life, and to discover new ways of seeing themselves as healthy vibrant beings! He is truly gifted in his craft. read more

Sam's touch was so light and minimal, yet my pain lessened almost immediately. In only two sessions I was basically back to normal. Great bedside manner, too! I would definitely recommend him. read more

I've been to several chiropractors, and each has their own unique style, but I've never visited another one like Sam. His style is very focused on finding just the right adjustment that will work for your particular problem, and applying only as much force as necessary to work completely. I leave a lot of other chiropractors sore because they seem to think you have to hear every last crack in order for it to be effective. Not so. read more