Scripps Chiropractic and Functional Medicine

I’ve been here twice and from the very first visit my pain in my back has went down tremendously! It’s not completely gone but it feels so much better than when I walked in there the first time. There were days when I could barely stand straight and walk. Being pregnant and having back pains and having a toddler to chase after everyday is not a good combo and the visits that I’ve had are helping every single time! Dr. Tay who is who I initially saw but all of the staff there is just as good as her and all know what they are doing. By the way having a massage and an alignment in one visit is like heaven! I can’t find that anywhere, at least not with the service and knowledge this team has. I can’t wait to go back next month for my next visit. If I had the money to go once a week I would.

I have been suffering from chronic back pain and a recent injury from sports. Despite the previous reviews, I gave Scripps Chiropractic a visit due to a referral. The massage therapist was very professional and knowledgeable esp with sports injuries. Gave me a lot of tips on how to rehabilitate and prevent future injuries. Thank you Christian! I would strongly recommend Christian if you are looking for a massage therapist you could count on.

I have been going to Scripps Chiropractic for 2 years now. Out of several different chiros I have been to, I finally found one where I felt I was getting treatment specifically designed for me. They didn’t just jump into adjusting me on the first visit. They wanted x-​rays to see what was going on with me to provide the best treatment possible.
They do body work at every visit. For those who are not sure what that is or think it must be some kind of new age thing, it’s a minimum of 20 min with a skilled and trained massage therapist. Sometimes they are completing their course work in a clinical program so they really know what is happening today to treat and heal people.
Dr. Tay and Dr. Lossen have truly provided healing for my carpal tunnel, shoulder and neck problems. My headaches are gone and they have taught me how to strengthen my arm and shoulder, not just adjusted me.
They also provide a number of ancillary services, like acupuncture, which has helped me at times, and have brought in medical services to measure how much damage I have in my arm and shoulder due to restricted blood flow from all the stress I carry in my muscles.
This is not a place where you will get a 15min visit and walk out. If you want that go to a larger and more expensive chiropractic office. You will get heat or an ice pack, body work and an adjustment at every session.
They work out a financial plan with you up front that uses your insurance for as long as your benefits last and then you can keep going with a very low monthly fee. I am able to stretch my visits to 50 a year this way.
They are almost like family and they have definitely become friends. Why? Because they truly care about your health and what is happening in your life. They are genuine and real and honest. I didn’t have that 2 yrs ago. Now I do.

My experience with Scripps differs greatly from some of the harsh criticism listed below. I came in after suffering through a major back injury for the last 3 years. I have had everything from epidurals to physical therapy, nerve blocks etc. Going to Scripps through a recommendation of a friend is one of the best decisions I have ever made. The staff led by Dr. Tay, Pearla, Tara and Manny were as welcoming as I could ever hope. Dr. Tay went out of her way to accomodate and understand my situation before we ever started. This included working with me on my limited budget.
I am well aware I have a long way to go in my recovery but I can honestly say I have seen significant improvement in the small time I have been going.
While I can not speak for the experience of others, I would and have recommended Scripps Chiropractic to any of my friends and family.

I went to get a solution for my weight loss problem what they want 5200.00 $ to louse 30 pounds in three months she said guarantee it, She made me feel like a food addiction. and i really needed help. Sorry i am not the one.

I had used chiropractic services in the past when I was a teenager and nothing ever really seemed to help my back pain which had traveled to different areas of my back for almost ten years. A year ago, my pain finally settled into my sciatic nerve and became unbearable. A couple of concerned friends had recently started with Scripps Chiropractic and were raving about it. They knew my pain was affecting my sleep and despite my stubborn preconceptions about chiropractic care, they signed me up as a referral with Scripps. Finally, I became so completely desperate with my pain I decided to give it a try took advantage of the promotional consultation. Since then I have never looked back.
A year later my sciatic pain is gone and I am simply going each week for maintenance. They have a great way of combining massage and adjustments that work together to heal the problem the right way, the first time. I began working out with a personal trainer and they even help me fix the little things I tweak along the way. By far they are my go to for any health related issues and I have complete confidence in their staff.
Thanks Scripps!

*massage review only*
short version: one of the 2 times ever i cannot wait until a massage is over. poorly equipped for massage. go somewhere else.
long version: i got this from a daily save deal, not reading the name of the business but just that it’s close to me. when i called, i remembered this is a place where i had «won» a raffle for a free massage but the massage is packaged with a chiropractor visit. weird. but at that point, i bought the deal and my back has been wanting a massage. whatever bob and steve (my two shoulder knots that are so old that they now have names) wants, b&s get.
first, the massage is on a chiropractor table. so there’s no full face hole to poke ur face out of, just a bit of room for breathing. the result is that my cheeks were bearing most of my weight. at some point they started hurting and afterwards, my cheeks were a dark red that i am still a bit worried i may get bruises. also, my arms had trouble staying on the table, and i’m a petit asian female. i eventually had to tuck my fingers under my hips so i don’t keep holding my arms to my side.
instead of sheets and blankets, there were just a fleece liner on the table and another fleece blanket that doesn’t even cover my whole body. so my feet were hanging out the whole time and eventually it got cold.
the masseuse, lady in a clinical jacket, started with super cold hands apologetically. um, go soak your hands in warm water first then? why are u telling me this instead of just fixing it? then i was asked if i was married, and then my age, which were both on the form i had to fill out. not only that, then i got the awkward silence and she said… oh… u must enjoy your life then??? even my asian grandmother hasn’t given me 3^rd degree about my marriage status yet.
the massage was good and deep, and felt really clinical. she was on a mission to find and eradicate my knots, which i really appreciate. (bob and steve feel more like ping pong balls rather than tennis balls on my shoulders now.) the massage was face down the whole time, likely because there is no blanket to cover me to turn around? at some point between face hurting and feet being cold, i didn’t even mind the crappy radio on kenny g or hearing the clinical talk outside as much as i concentrated on breathing. it felt like something u do that u know would be good for u in the future (working out, kitchen remodeling) but just painful right now…
during the middle and at the end, i was asked if i want to schedule a complimentary chiropractor session, before i was even told to take my time to get dressed or anything else. at the end, they are in the chiropractor business and not massage. if u’re looking for chiro+massage, i would recommend chiropratique in north park instead.

I wish 0 stars was an option, but it’s not so 1 star it is. I felt like a giant bag of money. All they saw with me was $$$$$$$$$$. The doctor was more interested in pushing me into paying for 80 visits at $ 80 a piece up front or on a payment plan (I had an option, gee thanks). I on the other hand was more interested in aligning my body.
After that visit, I received a text message AND a voice mail asking me if I had my «financials in order». Really?