Ries and MaClean Chiropractic Center

He’s the best. I’ve been going to him as needed for about 25 years. He doesn’t try to put you on a regular schedule of visits. Non-​invasive adjustments. Usually 1 visit is enough to «tune me up». Dr. Ries and the office staff are wonderful.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Ries off and on since I had my first back injury back in 1998.
He came at the recommendation of my father-​in-​law who has back issues and was a loyal patient of his for years.
Not knowing any different and in desperate need of relief, I made my first appointment.
Not much has changed in the last 12 years. Seems I end up seeing Dr. Ries about every 18 months or so for a session of treatments /​adjustments.
I am not the kind who makes a career out of weekly visits and one of the things I appreciate about Dr. Ries is that he doesn’t push you to become one either!
Dr. Ries is a very kind and soft spoken man. Picture Mr. Rogers in a white lab coat. Enough said there. You get the idea. If you are worried about being «man handled» and «manipulated»…won’t happen with Dr. Ries.
He is very gentle. Very thorough. Very reassuring and patient. So if you are looking for the «aggressive» type, you will be sorely disappointed.
One of the things I appreciate most (and took for granted when seeing another chiropractor in Dr. Ries’ absence) is his mobile exam /​adjustment table.
When you are in agony and can barely walk, let alone lie down on a table… this is a God send. Step onto the pads and barely lean forward. Grip the handles and Dr. Ries gently lowers the table to the horizontal position.
Aaaaaaah…
When he is done with the treatment, he gently raises you back up.
Never appreciated how wonderful that was until I had to visit Dr. Tim Goulart… who is also a very fine doctor… but oh, that table… it’s what edges Dr. Ries to the five star level and keeps Dr. Tim at four.
That being said, both doctors are very fine and I would highly recommend either one.
Dr. Ries: Very gentle, kind… the Mr. Rogers type. AND the table.
Dr. Goulart: Also very kind but definitely more aggressive in his approach and no fancy table.
Ultimately, with as infrequently that my back goes out, I am thankful to have both these fine doctors practicing in Bend so that when I need one… chances are that I will be able to find treatment and relief ASAP.