Smith Family Chiropractic

I moved to Austin in 2011 and was looking for a chiropractor. I signed up for a visit and evaluation. It was the best thing I have done. I was having problems with my shoulders and back. With the help of Dr. Smith I have experienced extreme improvement with both. He takes great interest in your needs and always addresses any problem or question you might have. His office staff are very friendly and courteous and his office is family oriented. I would highly recommend Dr. Smith to anyone looking to improve their health.

This chiropractor is awesome. He is passionate about what he does, highly backed by professional athletes, and because his treatment style is very thorough, he has to give you a lot of information up front so that you know what you get when you commit to the full approach. I can see how people may get turned off by this at first, but I also see that when you’re not an MD and you ACTUALLY want to help people get well, you have to really put yourself out there and thoroughly explain to your patients what it is that you do and why you do it. I’m in my 20’s suffering from dizziness, blurry vision, ear plugging, tinnitus, severe neck pain, and the list goes on. I’ve already been to allergists, ENT’s, and primary care physicians only to get MRI’s and a whole other host of tests done, with no conclusions. I don’t have tumors, I don’t have hearing loss, I take allergy meds, I eat healthy, I exercise, I’m thin… then what could be the problem??? Finally, after meeting Dr. Smith and getting x-​rays with him and adjustments, I can see that my neck is causing so many issues with my body. It’s at a 2 degree curve (basically straight), and this can put a lot of pressure on your spinal cord and brain. After my first session, my vision is completely restored, and after two weeks, my neck pain is basically gone — just occasional soreness if I sit with bad posture too long. Now, after about three months, I’m off my debilitating allergy medicine and my dizziness is completely gone. Literally, my only symptom left to go is plugged ears (and I’m pretty sure that has a lot to do with my nutrition). For the first time, I have relief without drugs! I’ve also been to other chiropractors, but they do not offer near as much support to keep your spine in line after they adjust you as Maximum Living Chiropractic care does. If you’re tired of doctors and want someone who will pay attention to you and keep you healthy after they get you there, this is the way to go. Yes, be ready for the educational speeches. Yes, be ready for the financial commitment (which is not bad at all if you have insurance). But it’s either that or keep being in pain, getting more tests done, and taking drugs. All that easily adds up to what you will pay to go through a full course of chiropractic care with ML.

I have been using Smith Family Ciropractic for 6 weeks and feel the best I have in 2 years. The reading of damage to my spine lined up with my biggest medical concerns (as in different vertebrates line up with different organs so misalignment and weakness impact the function of said organs) with my x-​rays and spinal scan. They have worked with my insurance and I feel cared for. Most importantly I am feeling relief of my symptoms after years of trying different approaches and this has had the most significant impact.
I believe in some of the ideas behind the 5 essentials, but also feel some of the attacks on western medicine are over-​blown (not by the Doc himself but in the videos playing in the office mainly). In addition There is the expectation you will attend 2+ classes associated with the 5 essentials of health so the commitment does go beyond chiropractic care which I don’t feel was fully disclosed to me upfront so this is something to be aware of before committing to working with this practice. Overall I would definitely recommend.

I never went to a Chiropractor before and I have always heard wierd things about them in general, but then again I hear wierd things about some of my likes in life like martial arts, meditation, hypnotherapy, etc. It seems that fixing issues with drugs is the norm today, and many doctors have invested interest in the narcotics they perscribe.
When my wife of 38years kept complaining about pains in joints and other posture related issues with major operations in past years, I dreaded going to doctors who wanted to push pills that would cause more problems. After all, shes my woman and I want her healthy and happy.
We met dr. Smith at an open market and after a few weeks of seeing Dr. Smith, my Angie is totally energized, with much much less pain than ever before. I am now. myself seeing the good doc and following their plan and excersize program.
I believe that all medical and holistic professionals have a place in our lives, but the science behind what we are learning and experiencing at Dr Smiths clinic is legitimized by the phenominal results we are having. If I want to buy diamonds, I dont ask the grocer for advise, if I want a heathy body and spinal column, I go to Smith Family Chiropractic.
It is an investment in a healthy lifestyle, not a quick fix for a few aches and pains. We feel great. We understand it is a business as well and doctors need to eat and feed their staff. This staff is well deserving of my money. Always best in class and so freindly.
Really happy we stopped at that market…
Tony Pacheco — 24K Broker

I give it two stars because the man went to chiropractic school, so he probably won’t kill you while he’s roping you into a scam. Do some research and decide for yourself. I met Dr. smith at a bridal fair and he has a really upbeat attitude so i decided to pay the $ 40 to have a consultation. Having to pre-​pay for a future CONSULT should have been my first clue. Then, in the consult, he says i «need» x-​rays and charged me $ 100 for that. Now, I have chronic issues, so i’ve been through the x-​ray process before and this doctor does it very differently. So i googled the technique and found that it is directly associated with the maximized living doctors and that the rest of the medical field finds the practice inaccurate and misleading. In addition, people reviewing maximized living doctors all over the country outlined the way the visits go. They said you go in and get told they hadn’t expected to need xrays, but your damage is severe and they need them now. Then you’re asked to watch a bunch of videos and go to «classes» that they claim are about health, but are basically sales pitches to get you excited and make you believe these CHIROPRACTORS have figured out how to cure cancer and genetic diseases and chronic illnesses. I experienced this first hand and it is pretty weird. I also read a few reviews saying people were told they need 40+ adjustments in a short period of time and in my visit, as if reading a script, i was told i would need three $ 110 adjustments PER WEEK for a total of FORTY visits — and I was told I had to pay up front. When i, naturally, balked at that, they broke it down into easy monthly payments of like 800 bucks. They sell maximized living books, maximized living equipment, maximized living supplements and charge for maximized living classes — which i was told that if i was going to have treatment i «had better be there and every class.» This is a scam and incredibly unethical. I get that he seems nice, I fell for it too– but think about it– how many doctors work that hard to sell what they practice? None. Because legitimate medical doctors are backed by legitimate medical research. Maximized living funds and performs it’s own research. Use your noggin, kids. Go to a real doctor, or at least a chiropractor that’s interested in your health.

Dr. Smith and his crew do amazing work. I started seeing him 3 years ago and my health has been the best I’ve had my whole life.
They are not a chiropractor like any other. They don’t adjust you and let you go. They fix you to get healthy, and aid in maintaining your health. And not just with adjustments. They help in all aspects of your health. Nutrition, exercise, and anything else you need to get and stay healthy.
Even if you don’t think you NEED a chiropractor, it’s well worth your time to stop in and have Dr. Smith check you out. And if you do have health issues, you may be surprised what he can do for YOU!

A Christian, family owned business. Seem to be great people and passionate about their practice. Always friendly when they would see my husband, great office staff. I was never seen or treated but due to my husbands back injury, I would drive him and tag along. It did not end up being the treatment route my husband chose but i can’t say it was because of any wrong doing. as shady as chiropractics can be, I recommend trying these folks out. just in the few time I’ve been there i can’t tell the doc wants to be as available to his patients as possible and in unconventional ways like dinner with the doc at Jack Allens. That’s a nice opportunity, I think. I’m guessing the way to a mans back is his stomach as well. Heehee.