Life during COVID. I am so happy to being see Dr. Charap at her new offices on Valencia Street. I have been a long time patient of hers, over 15 years. I started with a big issue and now I see her for a minor adjustment or if I have a flare up. She was great when I was in daily pain, and now as I have a regiment to meet my body health. read more

I haven't been to the office, but I won't be going now based on an incredibly rude front office person. I asked about nutrition and if they carried a certain product only to be told, "take me off your list". Do you want someone representing your business who is that nasty? read more

My god, this woman is like the back whisperer. I've been having chronic neck pain and some unpleasant back and shoulder pain (a result of bad posture and terrible workplace ergonomics), but within 45 minutes, Dr. Charap was able to help me identify many of the sources of my pain and help me think of a number of different ways to take care of myself (from changes to my work space to stretches to what kind of pillows I could use). She also made several adjustments in my neck and back and I left her office feeling truly, truly refreshed. I left her office feeling all tingly and stuff. Oh, Dr. Charap is also the only person that has ever cracked anything on my body without me freaking out and/or screaming. This is mainly because she's very gentle and knows exactly where to press to get results-- so unlike some bad masseuses I've seen, she's not just jerking your limbs around like a thanksgiving turkey. The service at the front desk of Dr. Charap's office is very bizarre. I'm taking a point off for that. read more

Ok i have had a bad time with my Insurance ASH being jerks and always making me doing reviews for almost every visit , well I loved DR Garelic but he has moved on and Now I had an appt with DR Charap . I was nervous and thinking how can a women give me what a young man in his 30s can deliver and make me feel as good. OMG can I say this women is absoultely out of this world. She pit me back into shape in no time flat . She use heating pad and her talented hands and in time i was better then new once again . She gave me more pointers about what i could be doing wrong and what to expect and well this women i would say is at the top of her A Game all the way!!! Randy scorpio Moore read more

Alice's gentle, yet effective chiropractic techniques are a welcome departure from more violent, abrasive styles I have experienced in the past. I have known and used Dr. Charap for 8 years, whenever I feel the need. Admittedly, I do not have severe, chronic issues which is why I find Alice's laid back demeanor even more refreshing. She allows ME to decide when I need to come back for more treatments. Even when I began seeing her years ago, she did not try and sign me up for a lifetimes subscription to chiropractic. Alice freely refers to acupuncturists, physcial therapists, and other doctors if she feels that chiropractic is not enough for you. In other words, she is unique in the world of chiropractors who very often feel depserate and very much coming from a place of lack. Another strong point of Alice's is her bed-side manner. As mentioned above, she gets great results with a relatively gentle adjustment technique and she takes time to listen to you. What a gift to leave a Dr's office feeling heard AND healed. I strongly recommend Dr. Alice Charap to anyone seeking chiropractic services in or around central San Francisco. read more

I was so excited to try Dr. Charap, but unfortunately they don't seem to want to call people back! I did eventually (after 3 calls) schedule an appointment for me an my husband 10 days in advance, then the next day realized due to my husband's schedule I would have to change our appointment time. So I called back in and left 4 voicemails over the course of the 9 days leading up to our appointment, but never received a call back. On my last message I, politely yet frustratedly, said "I hope to hear back from you, but seeing as I haven't, I guess you aren't interested in both my and my husband's business. Please call me if you'd like us to reschedule!" No call. I'm truly disappointed after all the good reviews! :( read more

Dr. Charap is knowledgable, but be careful with what you sign. I was charged for a few things like a hot pack I didn't realize I was going to be charged with and then given the explanation that I signed something on my initial visit and therefore could have the service provided and charged. Feels weird. Otherwise good. read more

I was worried that I would never find a chiropractor that I liked as much as my student-practitioner at Life Chiropractic College West, but Dr. Charap proved me wrong. She was very nice, straightforward and made me feel comfortable and really listened to my complaints and how I felt about what goes on with my body. I can tell that I will like my visits to her adorable office, and her receptionist is very personable and pretty funny too! The office is in a victorian and I felt like I was still at my apartment in there, which made it easy to relax. I definitely recommend her, esp. if you have Blue Cross, as she is in the coverage network. The office also has acupuncture and massage! read more

I've been to a handful of chiropractors, some of whom were very enthusiastic (read: rough) with my spine and some of whom tried to put me on intensive, expensive treatment plans and didn't seem to understand the phrase "I don't have that kind of money." Dr. Charap is the only chiropractor (outside of my immediate family) that I've allowed to adjust my back more than once. As others have said, she is gentle, she knows what she's doing, and she's effective. I have minor but recurring spinal wonkiness, and she's been good at putting my vertebrae back where they belong and suggesting exercises to keep them that way. I also love that her primary adjustment room is a converted living room in one of the houses on Church St., and that there's often music playing. Another bonus is that usually I can get an appointment within a day or two of requesting it, if not the same day. She's also right next to the Market/Church intersection, making her convenient to just about anybody taking Muni. read more

Dr. Charap was great. I really hate that back cracking noise, but she sort of surprises you with the big ones anyway. I was sort of sad about the speediness of everything - but I usually am at a chiropractors, always, snap, snap, you're done, no romance and relaxation time like getting massages... but thats not her fault. And the heat packs are amazing. read more

I had a very positive experience: + the girl at the front desk is very well informed, including insurance information + you can tell they care by the way they ask questions + the treatment helped read more

I have been seeing Dr. Charap on and off for 40 years. She was a great help with my back problems. When I was in pain, she saw me for a few visits until I was good to go. There was no ongoing treatment. When my back got beyond the scope of chiropractic, she made an excellent recommendation of who to see. Recently I came in for help with tingling in my arm. she made a good diagnosis, and set a course of treatment. I am confident that with a few visits and doing my stretches, I'll be good to go. read more

Dr. Charap and Michael (the massage therapist) are awesome. I can't thank them enough for helping my back feel SO much better! Easy to schedule (they use an online scheduling system), easy location (right next to Market and Church), and, did I mention Dr. Charap is awesome? Best part - they take my insurance. Love it. read more

Not only is Dr. Charap herself excellent but so is everyone on her staff. Way above average massage practitioners especially Tom who is amazingly knowledgeable. Micheal is also really good. And there is also a fine acupuncturist, Don on staff as well. This is my one stop shop for staying healthy! And I first found her on Yelp about five years ago. Kind of funny story about that...My previous chiropractor had retired and I was interested in Dr. Charap because of her office's convenient location I had read reviews on Yelp but then on the spur of the moment decided to ask a woman coming out of office how she liked the chiropractor. Turned out she was the chiropractor. What a hoot! Anyway I highly, wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Charap and her team. On-line scheduling is super convenient and they are great about billing insurance. read more

The doctor herself was fine, but dealing with the office was a nightmare. I went there once after a car accident, was told to show up 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork. I got there 15 minutes early, and had to wait outside on the street for 10 minutes for someone to buzz me in. I gave them all my insurance info, thought that was that. 6 months later, I got a bill from them saying they would take me to collections if I didn't pay. I talked to my insurance adjuster for the car accident (who they never contacted), and gave them all the information they needed to send her in order to get paid. Now, over a year since my visit, I just got the same bill in the mail. I have called the office three times to sort it out, left voice mails, no response. By the way, not an issue with my insurance- they paid for 8 months of twice weekly visits to a different chiropractor no questions asked. read more

I came to Dr. Charap after suffering for weeks with back pain, which spread from just between my shoulder blades to my neck and lower back. After two sessions, she had me feeling like my old self again! Dr. Charap is very gentle and does small, focused adjustments. I felt very comfortable with her and highly recommend her to those looking for a chiropractor in the area. It's easy to make appointments online and most health care insurances are taken there! read more

Alice is personable, intuitive, expert and effective. If someone can out-skill her I don't even want to hear it. She's too awesome, chiro search ended here. Enthusiastically. read more

I love Dr. Charap! I know I wrote that already a few years back, but I just felt the need to reiterate. I was in another nasty bike wreck and once again, she nursed me and my back, back to health! If you need a chiro in the city, she's the one. read more

Dr. Charap has been my Chiropractor for over 4 years. I found her on my insurance website when I had a pinched nerve. Her front desk staff is professional and really nice and Dr. Charap is absolutely wonderful. The first visit, she sits down and talks with you extensively to get a good sense of your body and issues. When she works on you, she is thorough, gentle and very effective. She has a broad set of talents and interests so often has pertinent and informed things to say about what's going on with other issues (even if isn't something she can fix by adjusting). She has been doing this for 25 years and it really shows. She loves what she does and really cares about her patients. I highly recommend her! read more

I first saw Dr. Charap over 21 years ago. Then I was a wreck physically. She realigned me so well I could sleep on my stomach for the first time in years with my head turned to the right or the left without pain. I knew then that she was more than a chiropractor .... she was like a miracle worker. I never felt better in my life. It's 21 years later and I have been living in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, for the last several years. I felt I developed a pinched a nerve in my upper back and went for an adjustment in Holland. It wasn't successful and I only felt worse. I returned to SF about a month ago and immediately made an appointment to see Dr. Charap. It was really great to see her again and in one visit she fixed the problem. But there is even a more to this story. I'm now 64 years old and for the past few years my left hip joint was really hurting and constantly bothering me. I wrote it off to old age setting in and maybe a touch of arthritis. Dr Charap took a look, had me lie down, made a few adjustments to my lower back/pelvic area and the result was immediate. I left her office walking upright without pain in my left leg and hip. I was really surprised. I had no idea it was an alignment problem and not the hip joint that was causing the problem. I was blown away the result was so immediate and the pain was completely gone. I cannot recommend Dr. Alice Charap highly enough. Not only does her long experience make her the best in her field, but her relaxed personality and gentle but firm adjustments make me look forward to seeing her .... because I know the amazing results she can achieve and how much better I'm going to feel. For me she truly is a miracle worker. read more

Had a tweaked back and a great experience with Dr. Charap. No nonsense, no weird x-rays or high pressure. She fixed my back and I walked away a very happy camper! Will definitely go back and refer people to her. read more

I've worked with Dr. Alice for five years, and she's also been my personal chiropractor; I've found her to be one of the most ethical, holistic, and caring chiropractors I've been to. I highly recommend her without reservation! read more

I am saying she is the best !!! Been going to her for adjustments and few issues and she has always been able to correct it. Love her read more

Alice is a kind and very skilled provider. Her office has a nice kinda non-profitty feel, that is down to earth, inviting and warm, and her desk staff is really helpful. Alice takes her time with her adjustments and does not do the hard sell of some chiropractors. She also has a knack for getting good massage therapists in her office and I highly recommend them. Particularly if this is your first experience with chiropractic and you are looking for someone who knows what they are doing, is not condescending at all and who will do their best to educate you on what you are doing right and wrong for your condition, Alice is great. I have sent a lot of people to her over the years, and she takes mediCal and lots of other insurance, which is a huge plus. read more

Today was only my second visit and remain amazed. Dr. Alice Charap and the girls who run the office are efficient, fun... but their best ingredient-Compassion. On line booking is great but I also found they rattled my cage by phone as well. I have already noticed improvement in my mobility. Thank you and the VA for initiating the referral!! read more

During the birth of my son, my tailbone had moved slightly causing me pain. I found Dr Charap through my insurance and after seeing her for 2 months I'm feeling almost as good as new again. I haven't seen a chiro before, but I loved my experience. She focused on the area of pain, and made the necessary small adjustments after heating and loosening up the area. I am moving out of the city and she had recommended another Dr so I can continue the small amount of treatment I need. read more

I woke up Saturday morning in severe pain. I have had lower back issues off and on for years. I needed immediate relief and looked up chiropractors in San Francisco who had Saturday hours. I called Dr. Charap's office at 1:45 PM. and was able to get an appointment at 4:45 PM. We talked for awhile regarding my history and she began treatment immediately. I walked out of her office 1 hour later feeling almost 100% better than when I had crawled in. Absolutely wonderful, painless experience. Literally. Thank you to Dr. Charap and TZ for taking me in at the last minute. read more

Ever since i moved to the Bay Area from Portland, OR, I have been on the lookout for a chiropractor and masseur or masseuse that I can regularly go to. I consider both of these as integral parts of my self-care regimen. And now that I finally have a job that provides great coverage, hooray! I went to Dr. Charap based on yelp reviews and her proximity to my 'hood. I found her to be warm, nice, and most possibly my next regular chiropractor. I saw her yesterday and can't wait to go back for follow-up next week. She not only adjusted me but had helpful suggestions for some of the regular aches that I get (she diagnosed them mostly as muscular)l I like that! And her office is nice and clean and a converted Victorian. And it's conveniently close to a few shops and spots so I can picture myself going there regularly. Anyway, the other reason why I chose her is that her last name is eerily close to the word "sarap" - which in my native Tagalog means yummy and I found that amusing! read more

I like Dr. Charap because she has an established practice in neighborhood of Market and Church Street. Since I am new to this area, I look for for someone with experience. I also like that you can schedule a therapeutic massage through her office as well. Also, I find her staff to always be courteous and professional. That means a lot to people like me. - NEW! read more

I've been coming to Dr. Charap for some time now off and on. I think she's very knowledgeable and skilled. She also offers useful suggestions regarding other forms of body therapy and exercises. I found that a lot of the time she didn't give me enough time to relax when doing my adjustment, and they were a little bit rushed. When she adjusted my neck, I would tend to tense up. Sometimes I would tense so much, she would have to do the adjustments from the other side. I'm not sure but I think the muscle tension afterward partially contributed to my back going out again and so the treatments were not as effective long term. That being said, I did not tell her to give me more time to relax, which I could have done and should have done, but felt a little awkward doing. That is my only minor criticism though and overall she is a trustworthy and very good chiropractor and I would recommend her. read more

She is great, been going to her for years and feel great every time I see her. She knows exactly what to do and is caring, thorough, and I highly recommend her. read more

alice was the first chiropractor i've ever visited. and i feel better already!! she is very professional, matter-of-fact and kind. i felt very comforabtle in her cute victorian office - felt sorta like an old-fashioned doctor. read more

Wonderful and professional staff. I highly recommend Dr. Charap. Also Don is very good if you need Shiatzu