The Joint ...the Chiropractic Place

I have been going to the joint since it opened. First started at the Camden location then switch to the Curtner one as it is closer to my house. Never had a bad adjustment and it has helped me tremendously. I do try to go once a week; I have a monthly subscription. Best money spent. Dr Bowes is great :) as well as his colleague who is there Friday thr Sunday —

Dr. Scott S. is the top! His neck work is superb. So good I was compelled to write this immediately upon exit. I went in with a massive crook in my neck and Dr. S. removed all traces of it. Other chiropractors in the past tended to offer relief much later. This was immediate. I have so many endorphins running through me right now! Dr. Scott has made me a very happy human.

I’ve been a chiropractic patient for over 30 years. I always thought I’d never find a great chiropractor after my previous one retired. Well, I found Dr. Bowes through a cupon I got in the mail adverstising The Joint Chiropractic. He is the ABSOLUTE BEST. He is super friendly
and is a great listener. When I visit new chiropractors I’m always afraid they won’t know my back problems as well as the previous chiropractor. Dr. Bowes will always take into consideration previous treatments and how you felt at other locations. I started my treatment here when it recently opened (or I at least I think so). The office was fairly busy. Now several months later it is super busy because word of mouth has spread how how good Dr. Bowes is!
I never have to wait more than five minutes but, I swear, I would wait an hour for one of his adjustments. Unfortunately I am moving to Lake Tahoe soon and there are no The Joint locations there (hint, hint). So until they open one there I will drive from South Lake Tahoe to San Jose as often as I can just to get treated by Dr. Bowes. If Unilocal had six stars I would put it.

Great location, love these guys and great hours. Never had a bad adjustment there.
One critique would be that they keep getting busier (at least at peak hours — like weekends & evenings), but for whatever reason won’t hire another chiropractor. How do these dudes take lunch breaks? It’s crazy.
I had to wait almost an hour last Saturday because there were new patients, as a long term patient that super bugs me. Hire a second person already!

Marissa, the girl at front desk is awesome! She’s so sweet and friendly! Gave us all the info We needed for my husbands first visit to the chiropractor. The chiropractors are also very nice. They told us exactly what they were going to do and what we need to continue to do at home to help the problems my husband has. After a couple more visits my husband felt so much better! I could see the difference in him. I also referred my dad here because his back/​hip started having issues also. And he liked it. This place is affordable and the staff is awesome! I would refer my friends and family her!

I was on a business trip and woke up one morning with a severe stiff neck. Maybe from sitting in the window seat of a small plane the previous day, bad sleeping position or whatever. Not being from the San Jose area, but knowing the benefits of seeing a chiropractor back home, I wasn’t sure how to choose a chiro. Cost, insurance etc. I needed to see someone immediately, not 2 days from now.
Some places were booked out a day or 2, and then I came across the Joint. No insurance, no appointments, just walk in. Fill out some basic paperwork and I’m in to see the doc. There was one other patient in there (it’s just one big open room) and two doctors at the time, so he was able to see me right away. Sorry I don’t remember his name, but I can remember the results. My neck has never popped that much, he realigned my spine, and I slept like a baby that night. It wasn’t 100% fixed, but soooo much better. The day after I felt like it was back to 100%.
Thanks Joint docs.

Love this place in and out and they have helped me feel back to as good as new when i was in some of the most pain I’ve ever experienced

This is possibly the best thing to ever happen to us! My family all have scoliosis and other health problems that we knew needed chiropractic adjustments to aleve the pain and other symptoms. I was not getting adjusted because they were $ 50 each and now I get adjusted every week and end up paying $ 49 a month!!! My daughter pays $ 39 a month and my son pays $ 29 a month and we all get 4 per month!!! The doctors are fabulous as well! Dr. Bowes and Dr. Lennen are at The Plant and the Dr. s at Camden have been great as well. I really like going at different times to get different doctors as each has their own style and can work on different areas. Everything is on the computer so even if there is a substitute doctor I feel in good hands. We even went to The Joint in Oregon and she was great! I tell everyone. This is one secret that needs to be broadcast to everyone!!! No insurance, no appointments and lots of night and weekend hours.

Stopped in for a quick out of town adjustment. Very happy with how it went. Highly recommend this doc.

I’m originally from Portland, Oregon and over the last 12 years, I have been a long-​standing patient at over 5 wonderful chiropractic doctors up & down the West Coast — so I can tell the difference between adjusting techniques.
Dr. Bowes has the smoothest manual adjustment I’ve had in over 5 years. I don’t imagine I’ll be visiting another chiropractor unless I move out of state. Back in 2010 I was hit by drunk drivers & was left with some seriously complicated nerve & tissue damage. In 2013, I was in another accident on a city bus that affected my jaw specifically. Ouch!!! After 2 years of constant treatment with over 4 different doctors, I hadn’t been able to find a chiropractor that could really help me recover since 2012. So, I was elated to be hired as a wellness coordinator at The Joint this fall. I have been managing constant, daily back pain since 2010, so I’m writing this unbiased review as an educated patient.
In my opinion, Dr. Bowes is one of the best chiropractors in the Bay area, hands down. As the clinic director at the Joint, the finesse of his adjustment technique is incomparable. He might not be able to spend a ton of time with any one patient, because it’s such a high volume clinic, but you can just tell that he really knows how to zone in on those tough spots and get them moving again within the first few adjustments. His experience & expertise really shine through right off the bat. It’s extremely refreshing and encouraging to find such a down-​to-​Earth doctor who can turn your pain into productivity. For a few years, I was feeling very sad & kinda hopeless about fully recovering from my first accident. but now that I am a patient at the Joint, I have found hope for a lasting recovery, which is something I never thought I would be able to say. That’s why I call my visits with him «attitude adjustments» because after every visit, I’m always smiling ear to ear and laughing again like I have no daily pain & discomfort. It’s a phenomenal experience every time. :’)
I recommend all my friends & family to this clinic as often as I can. It’s really had such a positive impact on my life in just one month. Big thanks to everyone at the Joint! I’d give this clinic 10 stars if I could.

First of all — I’m originally from Portland, Oregon and over the last 12 years, I have been a long-​standing patient at over 5 wonderful chiropractic doctors up & down the West Coast — so I can tell the difference between adjusting techniques.
Dr. Bowes has the smoothest manual adjustment I’ve had in over 5 years. I don’t imagine I’ll be visiting another chiropractor unless I move out of state. Back in 2010 I was hit by drunk drivers & was left with some seriously complicated nerve & tissue damage. In 2013, I was in another accident on a city bus that affected my jaw specifically. Ouch!!! After 2 years of constant treatment with over 4 different doctors, I hadn’t been able to find a chiropractor that could really help me recover since 2012. So, I was elated to be hired as a wellness coordinator at The Joint this fall. I have been managing constant, daily back pain since 2010, so I’m writing this unbiased review as an educated patient.
In my opinion, Dr. Bowes is one of the best chiropractors in the Bay area, hands down. As the clinic director at the Joint, the finesse of his adjustment technique is incomparable. He might not be able to spend a ton of time with any one patient, because it’s such a high volume clinic, but you can just tell that he really knows how to zone in on those tough spots and get them moving again within the first few adjustments. His experience & expertise really shine through right off the bat. It’s extremely refreshing and encouraging to find such a down-​to-​Earth doctor who can turn your pain into productivity. For a few years, I was feeling very sad & kinda hopeless about fully recovering from my first accident. but now that I am a patient at the Joint, I have found hope for a lasting recovery, which is something I never thought I would be able to say. That’s why I call my visits with him «attitude adjustments» because after every visit, I’m always smiling ear to ear and laughing again like I have no daily pain & discomfort. It’s a phenomenal experience every time. :’)
There are also currently two other chiropractors at the Joint, Dr. Lennon and Dr. Pham who have very effective & mindful adjustment styles as well. I recommend all my friends & family to this clinic as often as I can. It’s really had such a positive impact on my life in just one month. Big thanks to everyone at the Joint! I’d give this clinic 10 stars if I could.

This place is great! Dr. Bowes is awesome. I was referred here by a couple of people I work with because of the accidents I had last year that messed up my spine. I go in every now and then for adjustments and it makes me feel so much better! And the prices are so much better than my former chiropractor because this is a wellness clinic they don’t take your insurance so it’s much more affordable. Will be coming here from now on! Thanks!

Great relief on my back every visit! Amazing service. My back feels great and keeps improving each each. Thank you, always happy to go here.

Omg I love this place. Dr. Bowes, I think that’s how you write his name but nonetheless, he was great. I came in with with tense joint on my back and it kind of hurt out of the blue sometimes. He did such a good job on my back and adjusting me I think I may come back!

I love the concept of this place. Affordable chiropractic care. It is great for ongoing health maintenance, for active fit people, or anyone with a chronic condition that is helped by chiropractic, and many are.
I go every week just to keep feeling great or to work out the occasional ache or pain. As with any chiropractor, it depends on which Doc you get. I love Dr. Bose but don’t care for the others that fill in when he is not there, but that’s my personal preference.
Try it, you’ll like it!

Moved to San Jose recently and found this place close to our home. I have been going to chiropractors for many years and this place is a godsend. They have dispensed with the «we have to do pre-​exams first and then we can adjust you blah blah blah» and the $ 60 adjustments for each visit and just left you with a $ 40 per month cost for 4 adjustments!!! The doctor at this location is awesome and really strong (I’m 6’2″, so I prefer someone who can get my back really popping). His name is Dr.bowes. Super guy.
And the kicker… they have over 200 locations nationwide, so I can go to chirp for now additional cost in any location. It’s basically a massage envy for chirp and it rocks. About time someone did this. Bravo!!!

The dude at the counter is dope; I’m horrible with names but when I go in with my wife for her weekly adjustments I chop it up with him about animé. DOPENESS, RIGHT !?
The concept of getting weekly adjustments for $ 40.00 a month isn’t a shabby deal at all. We’ve been trying get my wife in tip top shape for many moons; and before finding the joint on… Unilocal we’d gone to chiropractors to limit her frequents to a minimal due to the insane costs. The staff at each of the locations has access to her file and can instantly find out her condition without asking the dreaded 10,000 question interrogation how long this, where is the most pain, can you stretch this way or that way, etc etc blah blah.
It’s been maybe 6 months and even though im not the benefity of this establishment I highly support in honor of my wife… This ones for you babe :-) ;-) :-* :-* B-)

Just came back from a visit with Dr. Bose. I had consecutive massages to relieve shoulder tension from a massage therapist somewhere else, but the massages did not attack the core problem. I knew that I had to see a chiropractor to get to the real problem. With a few adjustments, I felt immediate relief. Massages help soothe the problem for a few days but it’s only temporary relief.
I highly recommend this place.

Awesome idea and it helps people like me who need to get adjusted at least twice a month. Really cool staff and knowledgeble.

Happy I found this place. I came to Unilocal looking for local chiropractors and this one stood out. I really like that this is a walk in type of business. As a previous review mentioned there is minimal diagnosis. You walk in with an issue and talk to him about it, he works his magic and you walk out feeling great. I like how they’re open 7 days a week. The main doctor is great and works everyday except Friday’s. The person that fills in for him is just as good in my opinion. They offer a one time visit charge or a monthly option for those in need of frequent adjustments.

My Chiropractor actually suggested this place. Apparently it’s a bit controversial because they don’t diagnos; they just adjust. For someone like me it works out well. I’ve seen multiple chiropractors/​other health professionals and haven’t basically come to the conclusion that my back sucks at holding an adjustment. So it’s nice to have a place that I could come in and get a quick adjustment at a decent price and leave without any fuss. The doctor her does a really smooth adjustment too. I’ve had some rough ones so I know the difference.

I have serious neck problems from multiple car accidents and have been seeing chiropractors most of my life, its the only thing that prevents and stops my tension migraines. Being this has been a problem most of my adult life I have found a certain way of being adjusted really works best. Most chiropractors are apprehensive at first which is understandable given it would probably cause a lot of pain to the average client. But after the first visit the chiropractor is comfortable with my request.
I visit which ever office I am closest too
here are my reviews of the individual doctors
Robin (camden) Gives a very thorough adjustment and the additional force i need on my neck. She does not let a subluxation go unnoticed. Some chiropractors only adjust the problem areas and others do everything while you are there. (I find both styles to be acceptable. Ive gone years between low back adjustments without problem, but that is just me)
Anna (the plant) Good listener and confident. On my first visit with Anna I told her how I needed my neck adjusted for maximum relief. She gave me exactly what I asked for without fear of hurting me.
Other Guy (berkeley, the plant) Also confident and gave me what I asked for on my only appointment with him as he was only filling in that day.
Other Guy (camden, the plant) Now this is the minus one start. I have seen this chiropractor 4 times and he refuses to adjust my neck how I ask. He took great offense when I suggested another chiropractor show him the force I needed, then said I should see them instead. Believe me I usually do, but unfortunately my neck decided to act up on a Sunday and I had to see him. Not that his adjustment dont give me relief, they do just not 100%. The pain returns by the following day and another adjustment is needed quickly. Im sure he is a fine chiropractor if you dont need anything special, when my low back was hurting his adjustment of that was acceptable.

I’ve never gone to the chiropractor nor have I ever thought about it before my car accidents, (who gets into two different accidents in a span of 3 days!?) but my doctor told me that I have a couple of pinched nerves and my spine took a lot of damage so I came here.
The first consultation appointment was about fifteen minutes, whereas the normal appointments are 5 – 10 minutes, if you’re the only one there. After the first alignment, oh man! My body was a lot less tense and I felt better than I did waaay BEFORE the accidents.
I was seeing Dr. Anna several times a week after the accident, then once a week when October started and I don’t have anything bad to say about this place. She can pinpoint where I’m feeling off and make it better, every time without question. Rebecca, the receptionist, always greets me with a «Hi Sarah!» and a smile as I walk through the door.
Guess I go so much that she knows my name by heart.

I have been a patient with Dr Anna at The Joint for almost two months and I am thrilled to have found this place and this doctor. So nice to find a Chiropractic practice that is so focused on getting you adjusted without delay. Every single time I have walked in to get adjusted I was in and out in 20 minutes or less. Never rushed but need quickly met.
No Frills, Quality, Prompt Care at a Crazy Good Price.

The best decision I’ve made!
It’s been 10+ years since my last adjustment. Life gets in the way and sometimes trying to find that perfect chiropractor isn’t always your #1 priority.
Anyways, I’ve been tweaking my lower back every once in a while to the point where it hurt to stand up straight or I’d feel a sharp shooting pain going down behind my leg and into my butt area.
I knew it was time to do something because it could only get worse.
Thanks to Unilocal and always being around the Plant, I was relieved to find the Joint and Dr. Anna Paik.
Pros: inexpensive, drop in appointments, friendly staff, and a
knowledgeable Dr. who provides tips on stretches, exercises, and ways to maintain good posture.
I was used to paying a $ 40 copay plus any other added costs when I used to get adjustments, not anymore!
I added the hubby on my plan to also take advantage of the adjustments.
Each time we leave, we feel brand new. We both look forward to our weekly adjustments!

I’m a RN who has been having lower back pain due to using incorrect body mechanics at work. Dr. Paik has been able to work with me on this constant nagging pain I’ve been having. My back feels amazing now! Thanks so much! You rule!

This is the kind of place I’ve been looking for for years. A drop-​in chiropractor that doesn’t pressure you into an expensive package of extensive visits, and is super fast, easy and inexpensive. this is a franchise of a chain that has over 100 businesses.
one visit is $ 29, or $ 19 if you get referred from someone or mention you saw the online discount offer. one month is $ 59, or $ 49 if you sign up for a minimum of 6 months. They bill month to month, with a 30 day notice to cancel, so it’s a little more like a 2 month minimum commitment if you sign up for the monthly plan.
the monthly plan of up to 4 visits is only about $ 15 per visit, which is super inexpensive. most chiropractors charge $ 65+ for one visit, plus they try to push expensive vitamins, intensive regimens and try to get you to recruit all your friends. I know how it works, I’ve worked for a chiropractor. They’re not inherantly shady, just encouraged to maximize their profit, and end up coming across as coercive. I like that you can drop in without an appointment, and you control how often you come in.
They didn’t do an xray, but that’s fine. I know my back is messed up.
The initial visit is about 15 minutes, as the front desk person mentioned. you have to sign some waivers and give your personal info. They input that on their computer, and give you a little keychain tag that you can scan every time you come in. you can go to their other locations as well with no additional charge, such as the one on camden and union. visits after the initial one take about 5 minutes.
there are some leather couches in front. behind the front wall/​front desk is an open area with several tables for adjustment, so not a lot of privacy if there are a lot of people there at once. i haven’t come in in the evening, I assume they are more busy then. During the day i was the only visitor. they had one person ahead of me, but had me wait until she was done. They gave me a water bottle and an ice pack after the first visit.
The employees are professional and caring. The woman at the front desk, Vanessa, was very kind to my developmentally disabled client, as was the dr, dr Anna.
I would definitely recommend this to others, especially those who are wary of the hard sell that some chiropracters practice.