I really dislike writing poor reviews. But I want to pass my experience along to possibly save others' money. This is NOT your standard chiropractor.
I met reps from the place at a craft show. I told them about a specific injury I sustained years ago. They told me about special gadgets they had and how they could fix me. They gave me an appointment and charged me $20. I figured that money would go toward a first consultation/adjustment/xrays, but upon going in they charged me more! I had a consultation, xrays, and it was around $100! Reluctantly I paid for the first visit (I wanted an answer to my injury, after all!). The Dr. had me set up a second visit right away. When I called to cancel, the Dr. called me back and convinced to me come in. She specifically asked me why I wanted to not come in. It was so awkward. I should have been stronger and said NO. I just had SUCH an uneasy feeling about the whole thing! The persistent appointment-making was very weird and unprofessional.
The second visit consisted of doing stretches, wearing weights on my head/shoulders/back (which actually felt really good and I think could help with general back ailments). I was then invited to a presentation (my third visit. I really just wanted to try out a new chiropractor... the amount of visits was getting ridiculous!).
Get a sitter, bring your spouse, hard-sell presentation, in the evening, after hours. It was a time-share presentation. But instead of vacations, the Dr. was selling chiro services! It was a group presentation that consisted of Q/As! By that time I had sunk in over $200 and really wanted answers. Around 7:30 at night I was finally able to look at my own xrays and hear the Dr.'s professional opinion. She did not address my original complaint at all, but made it sound like my spine was degenerating a rapid rate and I needed her office to fix it. EXACTLY LIKE I WAS BUYING A TIME SHARE, she laid out the price, and 'special offer' if I plunked down a couple hundo down payment. She had the gall to joke with me when I said I wanted to think about it! Beware, you'll be walking in to a high-pressure sales presentation!
Here's the skinny: For the services it will run you around $250 a month for around 2 years (I threw away the pricing sheet I was so upset with the lack of answers and professionalism.. my numbers are a little off). I'm sure they'd find a way to juice more money out of you, too, in addition to what was originally quoted. Each visit would most likely consist of stretching, light exercises, weight wearing, and an adjustment.
The name of the program is "Maximized Living" and they give you a special anti-inflammatory diet and a 'home kit' to workout at home. Good things, but not for the deception and high price they charge. I feel SO taken advantage of. My radar told me this was a scam. But I wanted to believe the good in this place! It does NOT operate like a normal chiro office.
Aside from the high pressure sales, everyone in the office is as sweet as pie. They office is really warm and inviting, and very well-organized.
***Another thing: They claim that God made the body and their services could get the body close to His original design, pain-free and healthy. I agree that God made the body, and did a perfect job, but claiming you can heal... using God's name to make money... be careful with that one. Jesus overturned the money changers tables. read more
