The Harte Of Chiropractic, PC

I thought it was time to update my review for Dr. Harte…
My bad shoulder (diagnosed as frozen shoulder) is fine now. I can’t stress enough how much I look forward to my weekly tune-​up with Dr. H. He is able to see things before I feel them and make adjustments so that potential issues are nullified. When I got into my car this past Monday after my adjustment, I actually said, out loud, «I feel awesome»! And it’s true. I really feel great after my weekly adjustment and don’t know what I’d do without Dr. Harte. He keeps me feeling great and keeps my Mom chugging along (she’s just turned 87)! Thank you for all you do, Dr. H! You are THE BEST!!!

I have been going to Dr. Harte for adjustments for almost one year now. During that time I have gotten off of my Rx for Thyroid (Hashimoto’s) and my blood work shows that I am in the normal range now. I am currently, recently, off of my Rx for Atrial Fibrillation, and all is well. Both of these meds have been tapered off and stopped under the counsel of my M.D. I confess I am surprised why he is not more interested in HOW this has been accomplished after 5 years of medication, and 16 years prior to the Rx’s I suffered frequent «heart episodes» but had been taught by my previous M.D. not to tell doctors about it, or (she threatened) I would have my driver’s license taken away.
In addition to these 2 major milestones, I am also off of my hormone cream Rx, and suffer very few hot flashes. Compared to being on the stuff and suffering frequent, miserable hot flashes.
The constant numbness in both my hands is now an infrequent occurrence in only one of my hands.
Back pain? Ever since I began going to chiropractors at age 27 after being rear ended and suffering a miscarriage, and experiencing much residual, constant pain, I have been taught that you go to the chiropractor for pain relief. Not one (and since I have moved a lot, I have experienced about 15 chiropractors in my journey) ever taught me that I should actually experience improved health and general well being!
Dr. Harte is a dedicated, caring, personable man who takes the time to educate, and gives his all to change what is happening in your body. His technique is personal. He finds and adjusts what needs attention on the day you are there. Not just «roll and crack, all good, bye now» that I have experienced with other chiropractors.
I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to improve their health!

He is quite a salesman. Who doesn’t love the diagnosis ’ vertebral subluxation’?
One big problem is after you go through your special cure treatment, and if it doesn’t work you are sol.
Maybe try loosing weight and going to a gym, or just take a walk.

This DC gets his MONEY UP FRONT… ICE WATER RUNS THROUGH HIS VEINS. NO HEART AT THIS PLACE!
My faith and high hopes ERODED QUICKLY. The adjustments quickly crossed a PAINFUL line for me. I had to say No, No, NO. Being the true believer that he is, he kept pushing and pushing! It HURT and all I could think was that HE MUST HAVE ICE WATER IN HIS VEINS to keep inflicting this. No amount of «I can help you» and «I gave you such a good deal» can make up for the loss of faith I experienced.
SOON my savior had turned into my NEMESIS and on two fateful days I barely could get off the table. 600mg of Ibuprofen kept me from going to the emergency room.
What is a bowl of candy bars (Mars bars, Reeses Peanut Butter cups, etc.) doing in a healing environment? That does not inspire confidence in me. Was not alone in that assessment of the effects of lots of sugary candy. Just take a look at «Sugar Blues,» by William Duffy. So bizarre. And why is there loud music? Why did I have to ask for it to be turned down repeatedly only to be told that «people» are calling me «negative» for it? During the time I was there the music never was turned down. And I still have no idea who these «people» are if anyone other than Donald Harte really.
THE ADJUSTMENTS FELT LIKE I WAS BEING BEAT UP! He insisted that I continue in spite of my objections and in the face of a lack of any sense of progress. Still, he pushed and pushed about the «good deal.» I FELT HAMMERED PHYSICALLY and EMOTIONALLY. He was so single minded that the old saying came to me that ««If all you have is a hammer everything looks like a nail.» Well, I’m not a nail. Nail’s can’t say no. I can say no. Maybe learning that about myself was the real progress in all this.
Simply, DONALD HARTE, DC IS A RIP OFF!

How dare you, TessG! Is that slander or what? I am not an attorney but TessG has no right to make such false statements about Dr. Harte’s credentials. Dr. Harte is indeed licensed AND he has been training and mentoring other chiropractors for years and is very well respected in those circles. And how dare you also attack is very character. He is a kind honorable man. Did you really take the time to get to know him? Obviously not!
I have been seeing Dr. Harte for over 6 years and he has helped me tremendously when I have tweaked something or when I feel like I am coming down with the flu or a cold. My coworkers are out getting their annual flu vaccinations and they get sick every year! Thanks to CHIROPRACTIC and a healthy lifestyle, I hardly ever get sick. Some of the other chiros kept doing the exact same adjustments every time and not going after the subluxations of the day. Dr. Harte is great! And he makes me laugh, too! I wish I had as much zealousness about my core beliefs as he does about chiropractic. I have several chiropractors over the years but Dr. Harte is the one I plan to stay with!

As a former Division I athlete, now weekend warrior and endeavoring to maintain a reasonable fitness level, I found myself struggling with nagging injuries and acquiring new ones. After tiring of daily ibuprofen and lingering pain in multiple joints and muscles, I was referred to Dr. Harte who had helped a good friend recover from an auto accident. I was impressed with Dr. Harte’s open and straighforward approach — share the knowledge, answer questions, conduct exam, report findings and let you choose if you want to commit to incorporating chiropractic care into your life. Dr. Harte works on the total body, helping you unlock your body’s (really brain’s) ability to heal itself, not just a few «snap, crackle, pops.» He enters into a «partnership» with each practice member, creates a positive working relationship and tailors the «adjustments» for each member. As with most worthwhile things in life, there are no quick fixes, but rewards for those who commit to the journey of wellness.

I don’t want to be a wet blanket here, but just contribute a different perspective. (I wonder if this review will show up though??? they all seem to be 5 star. hmmm…)
I understand that many people have been assisted in their healing process by Dr. Harte, and I don’t really doubt his skill, but his way of operating was simply not for me. The word «zealot» definitely applies to the guy, whether or not this is something you like or dislike. He’s peddling a particular old-​school philosophy of chiropractic and has a very rigid «my way or the highway» attitude and shares openly his disdain for other professionals in the field. Which is, again, all fine for some people. For me it was a red flag.
The actual treatment was what finally turned me off. Not only did I get myself locked into an expensive plan with hefty cancellation fees (I know I am responsible for agreeing to it, but I was in pain and under duress!), but the actual sessions — which came to about $ 90 each — involved about 3 minutes of direct care, in a room of several tables with other patients (the «adjustitorium», which I had initially found charming, but it was empty at the time), AND I had to do some office tasks like replace the paper on the table and process my own paperwork. Amazing. He’s either too frugal or too controlling to hire administrative staff. I suppose his business model works fine logistically — but to me it felt like a rip-​off.
Now I’ve found an excellent chiropractor in Marin who spends half an hour with me, takes care of all the normal office stuff, and only charges $ 60! That’s more like it. And he works very effectively without taking x-​rays, so Dr. Harte would likely say disparaging things about him. Yet, he’s excellent, and my body has never felt better.
I do not want to dissuade anyone from getting the care they want and need from Dr. Harte. There are many roads to Wellville. I just wanted to share my inside experience after (regrettably) signing his contract so that someone else does not wind up with the same unsavory experience unnecessarily. I hope that this is helpful. I am being completely honest in the spirit of Unilocal community sharing, and not intending to be derisive.

I believe in a holistic, preventative approach to health. I started seeing Dr. Harte about 6 months ago and I feel great. I didn’t really have many problems that needed addressing because I try to stay on top of things — I eat right, get massages, try to get exercise, practice meditation, etc. I can just tell you that I always feel better after I get an adjustment, and who else would crack your toes for you? I do have friends who see Dr. Harte for issues they are having with their body, and they all attribute Dr. Harte with helping them tremendously. I would recommend him to anyone.

i would not be playing golf were it not for Dr. Harte!
As one of the reviewers below say’s, Dr. Harte provides a weekly tune-​up for my body. And whether we know it or not we need that!

I went to see Dr. Harte for a few reasons, the usual ones you think of for chiropractors like neck pain, but then also for fatigue, brain fog and digestion issues. That’s the thing that everyone needs to know about chiropractors is that they can help you with anything, not just sore muscles.
It has been 5 weeks now and I can say that I have improved about 90%. I have more energy, I can think more clearly and I just feel good. I just noticed last night that I don’t have any soreness anywhere in my body, that was awesome. Dr. Harte is very passionate about health and helping your body to become the best it can be. He is a good partner to have in restoring your health, maintaining your health for life and to navigate health issues. I would definitely recommend him for any health issue or «dis-​ease». Oh and I also take my 19 month old to see him as well and that has been a great experience as well.

I see absolutely no reason you should NOT go to Dr. Harte. Whenever I am feeling sick or I need alot of physical energy, I head straight for his office. When I get in, Dr. Harte is always there and greets with a smile and the occasional great joke. Also, if you are Weekly World News fan, you should stop by and read it because although it is out of business, he still keeps old issues here. After visiting the waiting room, you will lie down on one his three Chiropractic tables. He has a great system of adjusting your back and then moving onto the next person so your back can adjust to the changes he made. After he says, «Power’s on,» my adjustment is over and I always feel so much better.
Some people think Chiropractors are quacks. This one definitely is not. He does have a funny bulletin of ads with bad Chiropractors though who have adjusting machines. One ad even has Charlie’s Angels in it. How exactly does that movie improve your health? I have no idea. He does his work manually which definitely works instead of using a robot of Farrah to help. I actually have seen great results from him because after adjustments, I feel physically stronger and my brain is always sharper. His son has been adjusted since he was a baby and now he is a major scientist.
While visiting Dr. Harte, I also learned that being a Chiropractor is more than just fixing your back. The nerves in the spinal cord connect to other parts of the body and if the spinal cord is misaligned, then the nerves have trouble connecting to those parts of the body so they do not work as well or develop serious problems. With stronger nerve connections, those parts of the body start functioning. Of course it helps the immune system too. I go whenever I am sick and I always get better faster than I used to.
Overall, I think Dr. Harte is superb because of his helping the body, the spirit, the immune system and of course his great personality. Also, do not forget the stuffed animals he has that make noises and sing songs. The kids love those.

Before going to Dr. Harte, I was in trouble. my health had deteriorated, my neck was in pain and crunchy, I had a hard time sleeping, migraines, couldn’t turn my neck, had numbness down my arm, and I had TMJ. thought I would have to have surgery, and thought this was the «normal» aging thing. I was only 42! I was used to being very active, but found my ability to do the things I wanted, were being limited because of the condition of my body. Dr. Harte treats the WHOLE body, to get every aspect of your health in a better place, to heal itself after the adjustments. every single health issue is now hugely improved or completely reversed. and I can prove it! I am now 50 years old and am a pole dancer and an aerialist !! Dr. Harte keeps me dancing!

Dr. Harte is amazing and he shows that through his compassion and his care. I originally saw Dr. Harte for back pain but he opened my eyes to the real world or chiropractic care. Since I began seeing Dr. Harte, my clinically diagnosed depression is gone along with my chronic headaches! I can only imagine what else is better too since my original x-​rays were a mess!!! It’s so nice to be able to manage ailments the old fashion way… by letting the brain, your innate intelligence, deal with it!!! Dr. Harte helps your brain take the dis out of your ease!