Elevate Health Cambridge

I am a marathon runner, and I had been dealing with the nagging recurrence and aftermath of a metatarsal stress fracture for nearly two years. I was frustrated with the lack of attention given to recovery by my podiatrist and was terrified at every little ache that I had re-​injured my foot. I found Dr. Ryan as something of a last resort and my only regret is that I didn’t go this route earlier.
Quick takeaway: Dr. Ryan is action /​solution oriented, listens and responds with patience and compassion to even frivolous goals (e.g., I want to run a race… this is not life or death nor is it my career, and I know that, but it makes it easy for other doctors to blow off), and is trustworthy. I am now 12 days out from my next marathon with two happy feet and reasonable optimism for a decent race. I sincerely doubt this would have been the case without his help.
The details: He got to work at the very first appointment with graston. Of near equal importance, he was able to test my foot with the tuning fork to ease my hypochondriac concerns of an ongoing acute issue. I ran a few miles after that first appointment and noticed an immediate difference. We had near weekly alignment and graston sessions for about six weeks to get the foot back into fighting shape, at which point I more or less graduated from therapy; future care will be strictly maintenance. He was very pragmatic and honest about what was needed and did not needlessly extend the care cycle even though that would have only benefitted his own wallet.
(Lastly, for what it’s worth, I am very, very internet lazy so the fact that I’m even motivated enough to write this review is the strongest testament I could possibly give Dr. Ryan.)

After a car accident, I began to feel pain in my back. That’s when I went to see Dr. Ryan Means for treatment, and boy am I glad I did! Since I had never been to a chiropractor before, I didn’t know what to expect. Fortunately, Ryan went out of his way to explain the process and make me feel comfortable with the treatment I’d be receiving. The location is convenient, right on Mass Ave., and a short walk from Davis Sq. I saw Ryan for about 8 sessions, and each one left me feeling better until I no longer needed further treatment. In addition to the adjustment, Ryan helped me make some changes in my office and home to further my recovery. Should I need a chiropractor again, I’ll be back!

Dr. Ryan is wonderful. I went in and he explained what was happening to my body. He made sure I was comfortable and didn’t rush the process of telling me what he was going to do to help alleviate my pain. I highly recommend him.

Magic hands! Dr. Ryan is a life saver! I completely blew out my back while working out on a business trip, and Dr. Ryan managed to put me back together. I appreciate everything you did for me while I was out east, and would highly recommend him!

Dr. Ryan knows the body. I trust him as my primary care physician at this point, as he knows my aches, pains, diet, etc. better than the other health care professionals in my life. He will listen and ask and let you tell him what is going on before any treatment starts and he can offer much more than just cracking your neck.
If you are looking for a partner in health, this is where you should be going.
Love the location and the experience.

I’ve been to Elevate Health Cambridge now a few times for some neck discomfort I was experiencing. I’ve been to chiropractors over the years, but my visits with Dr. Ryan have been, no question, some of the best!
A new chiropractor can be kind of scary (I mean, they are manipulating your body!!) but Dr. Ryan takes great care to make my feel comfortable, explain what he’s doing, and check in along the way. He’s used a few different styles of chiropractic, tailored to fit my needs, which really showed me that he knows what he’s doing and cares about my wellness!
As other reviews have said, I also love the location — it’s inside Sollievo, which is on Mass. Ave near Davis, making it super easy to get to on public transit, by car, and by bike!
I would recommend Dr. Ryan to anyone!

Elevate Health Cambridge is actually located inside Sollievo Massage and Bodywork on Mass Ave, in case you were looking for Elevate Health signage like I did as this was my first visit.
In any regard, my experience from checking in at the front desk to leaving Doctor Ryan’s office feeling 10 years younger… was simply amazing. I enjoyed the friendliness of the office staff, and the quiet calm ambient presented throughout the facility. The space is elegant but comfortable, and spotlessly clean.
The big wins: easy parking, great location (for a quick lunch or dinner after your appointment :-)), all-​in-​one location services, and an affable doctor who took his time to assess my problems and, for the first time in my history of seeing chiropractors, spoke to me about preventive care and nutrition management.