Strangely I called Berk Chiropractic because of Matt's mean review. He said nothing about the…read moreskill of the doctors, the place or the care received. Also Matt seems like a dick. Generally in my experience if an A hole hates something then it must be good. Guess what? I be right again! This place rocks! I have horrible back pain from being a parent and Zack very much understands my hell and apparently a few other parents from my son's school. I saw another parent walking out while I was walking in. Zack is very meticulous about what he does and massages the tendons around the aria he intends to adjust. I have never seen this before. It's brilliant.

I was referred by a family member to Berk Chiropractic and have no regrets! My first appointment…read morewas a review and then some work done on my shoulder. He was very knowledgeable and in only 3 appointments I was back to normal, and felt much relief after the first. I am about to go back for my neck and lower back issues. I train at the gym quite heavy and do my best to stay conditioned but sometimes the minute you slack off a problem occurs. Berk gets you right back into action! He also gave me exercises to make sure the problem didn't occur again. Awesome!

Sherri A Kuchinskas a doctor at Hampshire Orthopedics - has the worst bedside manner…read more she would ask a question and then talk over my response - She made me feel insignificant On my second visit, she did the same. The waiting area is dirty and the receptionists never call back after promising to do so i wish i went elsewhere from the beginning!!!

I recently had my knee replaced with Dr. Boardman new doctor at Hampshire orthopedics I could not…read morebe more pleased with the care I received .

I was referred to Restore by my physician and have found it to be a welcoming place with excellent…read morepractitioners. The general approach is very different from PT places where therapists hand you a printout of exercises or leave you on a machine while they work with more than one patient at a time, and where they rush you along if *they* are behind schedule. At Restore, there is a more holistic perspective and individual approach. Practitioners work with one patient at a time. Lifestyle choices and life experience are taken into consideration. And they don't just prescribe exercises, they also do hands-on therapies such as Biosynchronistics. There's an excellent licensed massage therapist available as well (I'm a former LMT and am very discriminating in my assessments). As an older person I appreciate the friendly, respectful attitudes that greet me at Restore, even by the young receptionists. I've also seen plenty of young athletes getting their PT there. I've done PT with the owner, Patricia Young. Patricia has amazing skill with the hands-on work -- sometimes pain literally disappears in a session -- and an upbeat attitude that doesn't cross over into cloying cheeriness. She also has years of experience and an advanced PT degree, so I feel confident in her knowledge and guidance. I also trust that Patricia's PT colleague is very skilled, but I haven't worked with her directly. They even offer classes in Tai Chi and Yoga -- gentle and geared toward balance and flexibility -- on the premises. I've been attending Tai Chi class there for over six months, and am getting stronger and more mindful as a result. The instructor, Susan Moore, is gentle and patient, and since she's the MT and also is a PT assistant, understands each person's strengths and limitations. Susan's emphasis is on imparting the spirit and benefits of Tai Chi, not on perfecting the Tai Chi "form," so even beginners feel unintimidated. I can say without reservation that PT, massage, and Tai Chi at Restore have changed my life for the better. Highly recommended.

Patricia and Susan are truly excellent! They solved/cured chronic hip pain I had for years by…read moreteaching me appropriate exercises to strengthen my core. I had been to 2 chiros, and acupuncture with no luck before going to Restore. I am finally pain free and so happy to have found Restore. They also went above and beyond by helping me out with insurance matters. Very highly recommend.

I have known the owner of Together Physical Therapy (Robert Hurley, PT) for over 20 years. He is an…read moreexcellent physical therapist and is easy to talk to. The clinic itself is neat, clean and welcoming. I highly recommend Together Physical Therapy to anyone looking for quality health care!

From the owner: Together Physical Therapy is the premier Hadley, MA physical therapy clinic, specializing in…read moreevidence-based physical therapy. We are conveniently located just 10 minutes from Amherst and Northampton. Our physical therapist Dr. Robert Hurley is leader in helping our community remain active and eliminating patient reliance on prescription pain medications. At Together Physical Therapy, it is our mission to provide the most attentive patient care experience to promote functional recovery for back pain relief, to neck pain relief, sciatica pain relief, shoulder pain relief and much more. Discover how our Hadley, MA physical therapist can help you feel your best. If you are worried about losing your ability to walk due to pain, call us now to receive specialized treatment from a physical therapist. Our patients gain freedom of movement without having to depend on pain medications.

I want to compliment Studio Helix for offering the Pilates classes taught by Bob Hannum. I…read morerecently saw Bob's Pilates videos online and became one of his students. Because my health and conditioning improved so much, I wondered where Bob taught live lessons. Turned out he taught at Studio Helix in Northampton, MA. My hat is off to residents in that area because they can get a good teacher in the flesh, while I live in Los Angeles and can only replay his videos over and over. Students wanting a good Pilates teacher can get one by visiting Studio Helix and signing up for Bob Hannum's classes. He's got the Pilates principles insight, pace and movement training, experience with students at all levels and abilities, and expertise to win my trust and confidence as a continued student. I do Pilates for me, but would go to Studio Helix for the live teacher experience and group motivation. If you make the effort to get to the studio and take B. Hannum's Pilates class, don't underestimate the value of teacher observation and feedback in your learning process, especially when students doing physical exercises can be off or develop little bad habits. To be able to follow his pace is another benefit of being there.

This is a follow-up so you need to read my earlier review…read more My elbow has been feeling much better. I have not have to wear an elbow brace to do the same exercises that I do in my gym regularly. His advice worked well. It, not only, diminished the pain in my elbow but the pain has not been coming back or increasing. The pain has been constantly decreasing. Pain relapse in my elbow had always been a problem. My past providers, except my PCP/ortho doctor who was a big joke, would do ultrasound and soft tissues in my elbow and arm. The pain would subside but they would all come back after a few days, some longer than others. Dr. Brady was the only one who did not even touch my arm or my elbow in treating my elbow pain (official diagnosis of my pcp/ortho was right medial epicondylitis). He worked on my chest muscles and posture to address my elbow pain. To him, my elbow was not the problem. To him, my elbow was telling me that I have problems somewhere else. My knee has also been constantly improving ever since he taught me how to walk and stand properly -- again, it was the posture. My back is the only one that has been a bit stubborn (like its owner) but it is also improving. The stretch exercises that he taught me for my back complements well the back stretches that Matt Shaw of the BU Athletic Enhancement Center taught me. The combined stretches from these people seem to be the best fit for my back problem (hopefully) currently. I like the fact that he is a very approachable person. He does answer my questions via e-mail on his own time (without additional charges or complaints from him).

When I lived in Northampton, Dr. Linda Levine cured me from crippling neck pain!…read more I had crippling neck pain and muscle spasms for over a decade. I had been to five different chiros, finding only minor, temporary relief. Dr. Levine immediately recognized the minor kyphosis from my computer and reading work, showed me Bruegger's Relief Position and flat out CURED me, permanently, in 3 minutes. She's also very friendly and smart. Thank you Dr. Levine! I can't thank you enough for showing me a magic trick to get my life and my athleticism back.

Dr. Linda Levine is a wonderful chiropractor! Months after a rear-ending incident, and tired of…read moresuffering from a stiff, achy neck, I broke down and went to her. Over several weeks she worked out the kinks and loosened me up. The relief I felt at the end was absolutely great! I was afraid of the jerky adjustments I had heard about, but she uses smooth movements and she is absolutely such a joy to be around that one can't help but loosen up in her presence, physically, emotionally, and mentally! The staff is friendly and there is never an issue with scheduling--Dr. Levine will come in early or stay late to make sure you get your treatment. At the risk of sounding like an infomercial, Linda is truly a wonderful person and her ability to emotionally connect and put patients at ease is an added bonus to the physical relief attained during her sessions; you pay for an adjustment and leave with a smile, thanks to her enthusiasm and effervescence.

I am very grateful to Ms Montague. Her handiwork started the healing process and with her suggested…read moreexercises I was able to continue what she started. What a difference!

I had a great experience with Barbara Dolan here - went in with lots of leg & hip pain, piriformis…read moresyndrome or something similar, Barbara cleared that up and pointed out that I needed to address developing scoliosis and did preliminary treatment for that plus a personalized exercise program. Barbara was GREAT to work with - knowledgeable, clear, easy to talk to. Scheduling was never a problem. I felt very well cared for.

After having been on medication for over twelve years I was required to take a urine drug screen to…read morecontinue, though I had never previously taken one, had changed nothing about frequency or dosage over that time period. My previous doctor at HFP, who was a respectful, intelligent, good-faith partner in my health care, retired. I'd have begged him to stay but he was emotionally exhausted. Can't imagine why. I was tested for heroin, cocaine, barbiturates, fentanyl, marijuana, oxycodone, methadone and other substances. They did not itemize in advance the things they were testing me for - I found out on the results. They tested for weed. Which is none of their business. Go for it, guys. You own my body. You don't need a search warrant. You aren't the government. You can just blackmail me for my health needs. I can only assume that this information will eventually be used to deny me insurance for one reason or another. I just discovered I now owe six hundred dollars for the privilege of carrying a bottle of my own urine down a hallway in full view of other patients to prove that I am not a heroin addict. Passed with flying colors, everyone. I haven't done an interesting drug since 1995 and have never been addicted to anything but cigarettes, which I quit, ages ago, like everyone else. Interestingly, they don't check for cigarettes, which are as addictive as anything, and have quite a bit of historical data supporting their lethal effects. Great news, it is completely fine with whatever corporate behemoth now controls HFP if you smoke cigarettes. Perhaps I should start. They also neglected to mention the $600 insult that awaited me. I guess they thought that was best left unsaid. Honestly, they were probably right on that one. (If you're curious what phenyclidine is - it's on the report on the image, that would be PCP. They tested me for PCP. I am paying $600 for a completely unnecessary test that established that I do not take PCP.) I'm stuck with them, because it is my responsibility to myself and my family to do what it takes to get mental health care. I came very close to not doing it, but I need ADHD medicine to function. When I questioned the requirement, I was told 'everyone is treated the same way' to which I would respond 'Yes, but shouldn't no one be treated like a criminal if there is no evidence they are a criminal other than that they are living their lives?' But I cannot say this, because they will note on the charts that I am 'difficult' - they probably already did - and things will be worse. So here is the result of this: I am in my fifties. Will I get a mammogram? No. Will I get a colonoscopy? No. Will I get a pap smear? You have got to be kidding. Not in a million years. Will I submit to any regular testing of any kind? No. If I have a fever of a 103, will I call them? No. If my appendix bursts, I'll go to the hospital. If I break my arm, I'll go to the hospital. If I get the flu and have a fever for four days, I'll take Nyquil and drink orange juice and suck it up and hope I don't die and if I get close enough to dying, I hope my partner will take me to the hospital. "Parole officers" are not doctors. I hate the medical care I get, and I hate that I can't get better, and I miss Peter Weitzman, a respectful and compassionate doctor. Those don't exist anymore. Oh, and the benzos on the report? Oh my yes. I had to take a Xanax just to get in their doorway. I'm not playing whack-a-mole hunting through the cabled-together conglomerate of a nationally terrible health care system try to put a glass slipper on the kind of doctor that no longer exists. I am clearly emotionally not ready, and you can't call and ask 'do you treat patients like criminals?' because that marks you ask a drug-seeker. This isn't obeying in advance. It's obeying because I have no other options available. Giving them two stars because the techs are kind and competent, the front desk is friendly, and you never have to wait too long to see someone.

In a rather bizarre situation, which I find outrageous, I and many others are essentially being…read morebooted out of this practice and no one will even tell us why. My doctor is leaving, there are other doctors at the practice who are taking new patients, but they will not allow any of my doctor's patients to stay with the practice. I just spoke to a very nice receptionist who clearly is getting many calls and is just as clearly not allowed to say why this is happening. The disrespect for patients is just beyond the pale, and especially so in an area that has a shortage of doctors and it's really hard to find a new one.