Chehalem Valley Chiropractic Clinic

I’ve never had a medical provider call me to my face, «weird,» within a minutes of meeting me. I can’t even recall being called weird. Yet that’s what happened. Skei tried to soften it by adding, (paraphrasing here) he’s «traveled a lot and he hasn’t met someone who isn’t ‘weird.’»
There you go, guys. You’re «weird.» Probably not an especially appropriate remark for a professional to make. I guess professionalism isn’t his aim.
Anyway, I had not been to a chiropractor for 5 months for fear because the problem was created by a chiropractor. I picked Skei because he was an older looking provider who didn’t use a drop table. The incorrect use which can badly harm a person. I know from experience. He also had high Unilocal reviews, which I would warn may be «gamed.» (I wondered why the posting under his name had a Unilocal review of 3 stars, much closer to reality.)
I arrived to the appointment 20 mins early for a 10am appt in order to fill out the paperwork. I checked in at the front desk, shared by the Urgent Care in Newberg, waited 10 mins and after not getting the papers I went back up and reminded them that I think I need to fill out paperwork. About 5 minutes later I was working on it. It was long, detailed and I wasn’t finished with it, since you needed to completely fill out a page before it would let you proceed, when they asked me back.
The check in person, I think her name was Theresa, was very pleasant.
Gave me a gown, I changed, Skei appeared a couple minutes later, probably around 10:30am ish. Mostly completing the detailed digital paperwork system was the delay.
I did ask to compare the «cash price» vs the «insurance cost.» I believe it was Chris who came in and was very pleasant about helping me with this. I had explained how in the past, I would have faired better if I had paid cash to a prior provider than bill insurance, since the insurance rates were so inflated.
When Skei arrived, we didn’t speak much, the exam entailed me facing the wall and him looking at my hips and him declaring them to be even. He proceeded to set me up on E-​stim for 15 minutes or so and then he performed a manual adjustment to both sides of the hips which took maybe 5 mins total.
When I was done, I mentioned I was taking 2−200mg of ibuprofen as needed for pain. I asked him what he thought. At first he suggested that I was treating the whole body when only a small area was affected, (this was inconsistent with the areas I highlighted) and then he proceeded to tell me «to take one pill every hour or two.» Huh? I just looked at him. Even I know, ibuprofen should never be taken on an empty stomach. This is malpractice.
Anyways, I was done and then he wanted me to come in on Friday. I had specifically told both him and his check in person I was going on a trip. Instead I was scheduled for Monday.
I was in terrible pain for the entire trip. I was taking more ibuprofen than ever to get though my conference. I stood for much of it.
I returned to my follow up appointment, explained the amount of pain I had been in and was in.
Ok, here’s where it takes a turn for the worse. When he came in, I matter of factly said, «I don’t think anything got fixed.» I did not say, «you didn’t fix anything.»
I think he heard the latter and proceed to attack me for «not doing the right things and expecting the right result.» He spoke offensively and insensitively and I did not tolerate this well after all the physical pain I had been and was in.
I said «perhaps, this isn’t the right fit.» He agreed and said (again paraphrasing) «no sense, trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.» So I left without treatment.
I came in for the appointment out of respect, avoiding the cancellation fee, and hoping to get relieved of pain. I did not receive respect, I did avoid the cancellation fee, but I did not get any relief from the pain.
I am writing this review 6 days after the 2^nd failed appt. occurred. I am not angry as I would have been if I had written it that day, which I was sorely tempted to. But I’ve calmed down and I’ve relayed as honestly and accurately what occurred from my perspective. Even sharing confidential information in an effort to protect future seekers.
I rely on Unilocal for referrals since I’m fairly new to the area.
I did not receive professional, care, sound medical care or healing care from this provider. I would not recommend him at all!!!
I have never met him before in my life and I have no axe to grind. I would caution all those who are seriously entertaining seeing him. The location of this clinic, inside the Newberg Urgent Care, suggests a much greater professionalism than was experienced, excluding his support staff.

I have to say… Chehalem Valley Chiropractic Clinic Dr Donald Skei, DC PC is probably one of the best chiropractors I’ve ever seen. Not only does have the option of a massage therapist in his office to utilize before the adjustment, Dr. Skei takes time and listens to his patients. I have been having lower back pain when I walk long distances and he was able to fit me with a shim that I put in my shoe to align my hips and he fit me with a brace to keep my hips tight when I walk. What a difference! I would recommend him to anyone and it’s worth the drive if you don’t live in Newberg.

Best place to have your back worked on. I was in a car accident and it’s been getting better every time I go in.

I was in a car accident and I came here the next day. They really helped my back and still going. The people are so nice.