Martin Family Chiropractic Center

I received an odd response from Martin Family chiro??? I don’t quite follow their comment that I didn’t receive care. I presume because I passed on the oh my god you’re dying and require this super expensive package when I was only looking for maintenance care and did not return after my first visit??? Read the other horrible review and make your own call people.

My care at Martin Family Chiropractic began with a gym induced neck injury and a Living Social coupon. Over the past year I’ve received nothing but compassionate care at their office. They are always willing to work with my schedule and have made my visits pleasant and comfortable.
I understand the reviews regarding the robotic/​fake-​ness nature of Dr. Martin, that is why I prefer to see Dr. Siino. I even get the complaints about the cost of care (it is a little steep) but seriously people, they are in the business of making money just like the rest of us. I feel the cost of my treatment, which was NOT thousands of dollars others have mentioned, was well worth being out of constant pain.
The only thing that turns me off about the office is the way the front desk folks are required to answer the phone. Here it is…“It’s a Terrific Tuesday (or Wonderful Wednesday, etc) here at Martin Family Chiropractic, this is Sally, I can help you!”. Whoever came up this is a sadist and if I had to repeat that all day long I would stab myself in the eye, repeatedly.
Overall, nice people, good & through treatment.

EVERYONE at Martin chiropractic are shisters, I had an amazon local deal went in for a «CONSULT» and x-​rays and according to them and their «FINDINGS» it was amazing I was even barely able to walk. Then they decided to get sympathy from my husband and make it imperative that when they discussed my x-​ray findings that my husband come in and discuss the xrays with them as well. They even tried to lure my husband in and offered X-​RAYS for him at no charge, OMG !!! They almost had us hook line and sinker to the tune of $ 9,000.00 worth of chiropractic care. They are absolute liars, everything they said that was wrong with my back was a bold faced lie. I was in a lot of pain but they said $ 9,000.0 worth of chiropractic care would fix it. I went to my best friend’s family chiropractor and everything that Martin Family Chiropractic said that was wrong with my back was a complete lie I now have a chiropractor that is a true chiropractor do not go to Martin Family Chiropractic you will be sorry and your bank account will be empty. Please do not let them continue to do to other people what they almost did to me. Read the other reviews and you will see. And they didn’t even want to give me a copy of my x-​rays to take to my doctor or another chiropractor so what does that tell you ??? THEY ARE HUSTLERS !!!

About 6 years ago, I was in a car accident which resulted in a lombard fracture that healed but still caused me back pain. I was in search of a chiropractor who could help me with my back pain and, sure enough, Dr. Martin’s office popped up in my net search, so I gave them a call and asked if they accepted my medical insurance. «Don’t worry, just come on in. We’ll take care of you.» They assured me everything would work out and my insurance was not a concern. After x-​rays, exams, etc. I racked up bill with Dr. Martins office, but still no mention about coverage under my insurance despite my inquiry. After the first few «adjustments» (a handful of flicks of a dynactivator), I was convinced the treatment wasn’t working and my concern about my bill left me feeling uneasy as I was still going through litigation for the accident. I called my insurance company directly, and sure enough, Dr. Martin was not covered (I’m sure Dr. Martin’s office knew this). I was beyond upset that they did not just tell me this right away when I walked into their office on the first day and asked them directly. I ended up having to pay for the bill out of pocket. Talk about a lessoned learned for a young, naïve 21 year old student surviving on her own!
Oh.and the impersonal experience previous folks mentioned in other comments! Ah yes! The informational DVD that they make you watch in consultation, the «robotic» receptionists who are overly cheezy «It’s a Merry Monday» or «Terrific Tuesday!» or «Wonderful Wednesday!» whenever the receptionist answered the phone, the «scary» marked up x-​rays with the red pencil all over. Check. Check. Check.
I ended up seeing a TERRIFIC in-​network chiropractor after quitting the Martin Family office. I will never return and I cringe every time I drive by their office to this day.

I’m not quite sure why there are negative reviews here, because my experience has been great, and gauging from the interactions of other clients while I’m there, everyone is benefiting from their treatment. I have seen both Dr. Siino and Dr. Martin who do a thorough job each time I’m there. They are efficient, and appointment scheduling is a breeze, they as a business, really demonstrate they value my time. Carolyn and Megan are delightful and warm. I started seeing them for treatment for an auto accident related injury. Progress was immediate, and I’m almost fully recovered. I will continue to see them for chiropractic care based on quality, convenience, and value.

This chiro center is unique, first of all, the dr. would introduce you an expensive package. If you turn down the package politely, the face would turn to other color…
I received over 6 months’ treatment, the spine gets worse and worse. I have never seen such a chiro clinic in my life — –I paid more and more, my spine gets worse and worse. All these is for money??? How come the basic morality is lost to relieve patients’ pain?

If you end up going to this place you are wasting your $$. This chiropractor office is the worst ever. The doctors is terrible. No pain relieve for the $$ you pay. I went there for 6 months still feel painful. Go to Robert Hamilton Caring chiropractor, he is the best in town and will fix your pain.

Came here for a consultation to see how my back, shoulder, and neck is because it’s been hurting so much that I haven’t been able to carry my 20 pounds baby boy and wonder if it’s really something there that is effecting my body (not only that I have scoliosis and hearing from my old back surgeon that I might have to do another surgery if my back starts to hurt). So doing so, they wanted me to watch a 5 minute introduction what they do and telling us that they don’t hurt a bit and how you need to tell them that whatever you feel that is bothering you, just ask and they will perfect it.
After the video was done, we talked a little with Jeffery Siino about my history and why my parents and I was considering getting a Chiropractor done for my back. He insist me take x-​rays which he gave us a discount and went to the back and get it done.
Within a week, my parents and I went back to see whats the result and if they can be done. They said it could be done, but with a 4 month (2 – 3 times a week). Knowing that I have a busy schedule being a single mom, I don’t have time to do it 2 – 3 times a week and doing it for 4 months to correct it.
We asked whats there is to do to make it correct it and he showed us that they use this pressure clicked on the spots that need to be corrected. He even tried it on our hands and its not really a good technique to spend thousands of money on.
So we decided not to go further more onto it. And possibly trying out another technique that may be better and less cost for correct my back.

I responded to an Amazon Local Deal to visit this chiropractic clinic.
The deal consisted of an evaluation, xrays and 4 adjustments for $ 20.
After the intial evaluation and xray performed at the first visit, I was told that this practice does not accept insurance but could help file for it if an up-​front payment of $ 5000 was made for 4 – 5 months treatment.
I would have liked to come here to be treated as I appreciated Dr Martin’s manner, but like most people I do not have that much money to outlay at one time. I did not return after the first visit, forfeiting additional adjustments because I was concerned that I would be pressured into signing up.
It is unfortunate that this is the payment model that this practice has chosen to implement.

The Chiropractor my husband has seen in the past is not open on the weekends; and my husband needed to see a Chiropractor to adjust his lower back ASAP! Oh boy, this place was a waste of time and a mistake. The visit was just as the other reviewer (I.A.) described it.
My husband left their office still in pain and PISSED OFF!
Martin Family Chiropractic Center you need to advise people that the 1^st visit is a consultation and ONLY a consultation! And that no adjustments will be performed.

I love Unilocal…
I don’t want to start my review on a bad note, so…
The doctors and the (robotic) front desk people are extremely nice. The appointment availability is great too.
On the first couple of appointments they’ll make you watch a video each time. As the other guy who wrote a bad review said, only that room seems private and not the others.
The doctor I saw also told me that when I come in, from now on to put the paper on the bed and lay down because the appointments are quick. It just seemed as if I was expected to make it easier on them. In the waiting room I saw a woman go in and out in 2 minutes. lol I don’t know if that’s normal, but it doesn’t seem right to me because don’t they charge people pr the insurance companies big bux for each 2 minute appointment? Anyway…
I attended daily for almost one entire week. I have ended my services because I felt that it was a waste of time to go to all of my appointments,
…get hit a few times with a dynactivator, get a cream lightly rubbed on my neck and leave everyday with the same pain I return with. To be told to return the day later and, don’t forget the ice.
My last appointment was yesterday and after I attended, I drove straight to another chiropractor who went as far as massaging my neck and actually ADJUSTED me.
I felt better right away. My current chiropractor also said he would help me with getting back at the gym instead of making me sit for 2 hours watching a video.
I’m glad I got out of that one!

After going full-​term with twins 3 years ago, and then raising said twins, my back and neck were in need of a little TLC. I went to Martin Family Chiropractic 2 & ½ years ago and they did a set of x-​rays to see what was going on. My neck was literally curving exactly the opposite direction that it’s supposed to and I had several other points on my spine in need of realignment. I was a mess! Dr. Martin advised it would take about 3 months of visits to get me back on track. I started going and by my 2^nd visit, my headaches (that I had been having nearly daily for over 6 months) were gone. Soon all the aches and pains that I had disappeared too, and I was realized how limited my physical abilities HAD been. Picking up my twin girls was easier, I slept better at night and generally had more energy. Then I went in for my 3 month x-​rays and lo-​and-​behold, my neck had straightened back out! AMAZING! The proof is in the pudding my friends.
The staff there is amazing — as another Unilocaler said, it’s so nice that they REALLY know you. They don’t look you up 5 minutes before you come in and pretend to know your name. They even know my girls and have adjusted them! One of my daughters was born with her legs bent inwards and had a tough time learning to walk due to this. I started bringing her when she was 1 and within weeks of having her adjusted, we really saw an improvement in her legs.
I’m not trying to say Martin (or any other!) Chiropractic performs miracles. But for me and my family, they’ve certainly lived up to their commitment to make us healthier. They did what «traditional» doctors were not able to, and they did it with integrity.

I threw my back out and went to the closest chiropractor that could get me in the quickest. Now I know why they were able to do that.
So, let me set the picture:
I go to to the gym three times a week. I’m in my early 40’s. Due to my many sports related injuries, I’ve seen a chiropractor many times before … since the mid-’80’s. So, I know what to expect and I know what works.
I go there hunched over … literally… and after the sign-​in process, the first thing I have to do is sit in a special «screening room» and watch a video of him … WTF??? … who does that???
Then, he comes in and he can clearly see how messed up I am. He takes the x-​rays, shows them to me. Has all of the angles calculated out and tells me that it’s gonna take something like 70 visits to get me straight and that I could pay for it up front and receive a discounted rate (… again who does that??? … oh yeah, used-​car salesmen do that…)
Finally, we get in to the room (which really isn’t a room … it’s an over-​grown cube with a door on it. So, you can hear everything in the entire office space –except for the private screening room, that is a *REAL* room; of course). So, he has me sit down –tells me he’ll be right back. Then I hear the microwave. He returns. He hands me the «heating pad» which he just nuked in the microwave. Tells me to lay down on it for five minutes. Then, he comes back in and tries to do an adjustment. It hurt *SO* bad to have him try and force my back to pop. I left there feeling exactly the same as when I walked in. That’s *NOT* how it’s supposed to be. And he never even mentioned what types of stretches or exercised that I could or could not do.
Where was the ultra-​sound??? Where was the electro-​stimulus??? Where was the simple massage to help loosen up the spasm in my back???
Thank god someone recommended a chiropractor that had all of the tools.
Oh, and by the way: After I saw the other chiropractor, I was able to stand straight up because she had all of those things to help relax the spasm before she went in for an adjustment.
Avoid Martin Family Chiropractic Center on Concord Ave (near Trader Joe’s & Starbuck’s) at all costs … unless you really do like seeing «Doc-​in-​the-​Box»

Remember when doctors knew your name and ailments without having to check a laptop, pda, iPhone, interviewing you every damned time you go there, or even reading through a plethora of paper files? Remember when doctors were real people?
Neither do I. I’m too young; however, everyone in Dr. Martin’s office is mah-​velous. They don’t rush me us in and out, and they don’t tell me to make an appointment for 3 weeks from the time I actually need to be seen. Newfangled electronic things? Oh no no! He does not hook me up to crazy machinery; Dr. Martin adjusts me old school style, with pure brute manpower, rawr!!!
Martin Chiropractic rocks my socks around the block like Dr. Spock, yo.