I don't know where to begin with how incredible Dr. Anna is. I knew from our very first visit that I could trust her. She is absolutely wonderful with children, including my newborn, and has such a calm, gentle presence that immediately puts you at ease. She is truly exceptional at what she does. She has worked with my daughter, but also worked on me when we were having difficulties with breastfeeding, and I'm so grateful for the care she has given both of us. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, attentive, and genuinely cares about her patients. No words will really do her justice. I would highly recommend Dr. Anna to anyone with children. We are so grateful to have found her. read more

I wanted to update my review for Dr Anna She's been working with my son for a while now she has helped him so much with a few different diagnoses and he was a selective mute at school I really feel like her treatments really helped him open up and start speaking she is kind she always makes us both feel welcomed and very comfortable she is great with kids and very focused on helping the child I don't ever feel rushed and she listens to all my concerns Thank you Dr Anna read more

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I started bringing my daughter to Dr. Anna when my daughter was 3 months old and she wasn't gaining enough weight. I tried many things to help her gain more weight but I believe Dr. Anna's treatments were the most effective. Dr. Anna helped relieve the tension in her body. She would click when nursing but after a few sessions with Dr. Anna she stopped. After a treatment with Dr. Anna my daughter would have a good weight check that week. Dr Anna is great with babies and has a very calming presence. I highly recommend her! read more

My 8-year-old son has been seeing Dr. Anna for debilitating anxiety that had become so severe it caused extreme tiptoe walking. His walking worsened to the point where doctors told us he would need casts on both legs. Then we saw the absolutely incredible Dr. Anna. From the very first appointment, she brought such calm, warmth, and reassurance into the room. My anxious son immediately felt at ease with her. We originally sought treatment for the tightness in his calves and feet, hoping to correct his walking--but what happened next absolutely amazed me. As Dr. Anna worked with him, not only did his mobility improve, but his anxiety began to lift in ways I never expected. Through her gentle, skilled work--especially on his head--things that were once overwhelming for him, like going to school, attending sports practices, and navigating social situations, suddenly became manageable. The change was dramatic. It felt nothing short of miraculous. When we returned to his doctor to prepare for his scheduled casting, we were told it was no longer necessary. Thanks to Dr. Anna's incredible care, he had improved so much that casting was off the table - and he even showed a 7 cm improvement on his left side! Dr. Anna is truly a miracle worker. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She has changed our lives, and we are forever grateful. read more

I'm not a "reviewer" but when I tell you how amazingly talented Dr Anna is, you'll understand why I had to write this. I was having debilitating plantar fasciitis pain that was worsening for about a month. I was in such pain the day before I saw her, I wanted to sob just sitting and not moving. It was shooting from my foot into my shin, behind my knee, into the back of my thigh and affecting my hip. I was compensating, which was starting to affect my "good" leg. I couldn't put pressure on my foot, walked with a limp. I tried insoles, massage, targeted pressure ball, stretching, heat therapy, cold therapy, elevation...anything I could find online. Then I went to see Dr Anna. I had ONE VISIT. She immediately could tell my pelvis was off, which was making my femur sit in my hip wrong, affecting everything down from there, which was probably why the problem happened in the first place. She manipulated my body in what seemed like such small ways, honestly makes you almost think nothing happened, but I felt better. Little did I know that the things she fixed would be so major. I woke up with almost NO pain. Like from a 10 to a 0.5. I could put full weight on my foot. I wasn't walking with a limp, there was no pain in any part of either leg. The bottom of my foot was, we'll say, still a little sore, and that's all. I could cry. It's been ten hours since I woke up, and I have thought of her magic every step I've taken all day. Please please please don't think twice, just go see her, it's more than worth it. She has such a gift read more

Dr. Anna evaluated and treated my 2-week old son for a poor latch on one breast. She identified a structural cause for this challenge, worked on releasing the cause, which immediately improved the problem. Not only did she improve our nursing experience, but she treated my son with compassion and warmth, keeping him calm and at ease throughout the experience, making this a very positive experience for both baby and myself. I highly recommend every parent who is fortunate enough to be able to should schedule an appointment with Dr. Anna to evaluate and treat their baby, known issues or not. The peace of mind she provided coupled with real results were worth their weight in gold. read more

Not the best experience. I did not expect our son to cry so much during this treatment. Not sure if I will go again or recommend.

We took our 4-week-old son to Dr. Anna to see if she could help his severe reflux. From the very start, Dr. Anna showed us a deep level of empathy and concern for our situation -- we felt very heard throughout. She did a series of super gentle manipulations, always explaining what she was doing as she went along. We had two visits and each time was a gentle, informative experience. While our son still struggles with reflux, he is vastly less tense and his body movement is greatly improved because of Dr. Anna's care. One of the things I appreciated most was that Dr. Anna is upfront about what we could expect as outcomes from treatment. I was worried that we would be continuing these visits forever, but Dr. Anna let us know after our second visit that we should move on to a GI specialist because she couldn't help further given the severity of our son's case. As a cash pay patient, I really appreciated her honesty and perspective on his health. I would highly, highly recommend visiting with Dr. Anna! read more

Dr. Anna is a caring, warm and patient practitioner. I have been bringing my daughter to see her for over a year at the recommendation of her holistic orthodontist. Dr. Anna has a wonderful way of working with kids; I love the way she treats my daughter as whole person and addresses her with interest and respect. Her approach is all encompassing and she always asks questions to address the whole body and not just the referring issue. She is always open to discussing my concerns and I appreciate her willingness to communicate with my daughter's care team. read more

Dr. Anna is such an amazing person. She is not only specialized in osteopathy but is a licensed pediatrician too! Besides having her md she is truly passionate about helping her young patients (our 2 month old) and us (the parents) with giving advice and guidance. read more

Great experience from start to finish! I couldn't think of anyone better to care for my family. Dr Anna is professional: as well as personable, caring, and knowledgeable. She saw our daughter for what we thought was a pulled muscle. Tried chiro and acupuncture which helped minimally. Dr Anna explained what she was doing, answered all of our questions, and the positive results speak to her expertise. Our Munchkin is significantly better. Dr. Anna made her feel safe and at ease. Seeing our girl without pain and feeling better is priceless. We are clients for life!!! Thank you, Dr Anna! read more

This review is more of a HUGE THANK YOU to Dr. Anna!!! I wanted to express my overwhelming gratitude for your services! Not only are you the first Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine that I have received treatment from; but you are also the first person to correctly identify and treat problem areas that subconsciously I think I point to and/or touch when I try to convey (unfortunately not very well) the issue at hand during my healthcare appointments. Also, I wanted to make sure to note with special attention to the fact that MY BODY TRUSTS YOU. Finding a person that I can work with, particularly those entering my "personal bubble" of space, that I can trust and feel comfortable with is imperative to the successful outcome of my treatments. You had me at first examination! I have many more wonderful things to say, yet for the sake of time, this is it for now. Thank you, again, for your much appreciated kindness and intuitive consideration while restoring my body to it's optimal health. Dr. Anna Ekstrom, DO, deserves more than 5 stars as her services are priceless! If you are looking for a doctor who truly cares about the well-being and overall health of her patients- you must see her! read more

Dr Anna is wonderful-she has a very calm and friendly demeanor with babies, kids and parents and is very communicative. She has really helped my son on the road to recovery from a long battle with digestive issues, including colic, reflux and sleep issues. Watching him sleep on the video monitor after his first treatment, I could tell that he was much more comfortable because he wasn't tossing and turning. Even more amazing has been her treatment of my older son, who was recently diagnosed with autism. I was reading through the giant stack of books I checked out from the local library and read about osteopathy being helpful for children on the spectrum. But I feel like the result of Dr Anna's treatment is more on the level of miraculous. Right after I took him to see her, he started drawing (before, he had refused to pick up a writing utensil of any sort) and his vocabulary and speech intelligibility improved immediately. He started chatting away to me in the car. After a second visit with her, I can see a difference in the level of empathy he has with others and he has stopped acting out for the most part (hitting and kicking). It's really made a difference for him and for our whole family-we are very excited about the changes in him. We're so grateful to have found Dr Anna! read more

I was experiencing migraines daily and intense gut pain and in just three sessions, I am already feeling so, so much better. I've had almost no migraines and my gut is as happy as ever. Dr. Anna is so kind and communicative. She always walks me through what she is doing and is quick to answer any questions I have. She genuinely cares about her patients and wants to help. Her passion about her work and drive to help those she treats has truly made a difference in my health and I am so grateful! read more

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Dr. Anna!!!! Rickys neck is back to full range of motion (after being locked and stiff for 4 days). I know I seemed a little panicky​ and I have to tell you that your calm, caring and professional​​ approach had us all very relaxed during your exam and treatment. Your pediatric skills are incredible​ and very much appreciated!! Excellent work! We are so very thankful to know that you are here for us. read more

Just want to start off by saying Thank you so much Dr.Anna for treating my Sons flat head ,the results were just Incredible . for a first time mom I had little experience on a lot of things especially in the reason why this happened to my child but Dr.Anna no doubt helped in so much on sharing so much needed knowledge an I'm so grateful for everything she's done an continues to do for My son .She absolutely has this Kind and Calm Demeanor with babies . read more

Dr Ekstrom is AMAZING. My shoulder was bugging me, now it's not. I was surprised how gentle the treatment was but it worked. It felt better when I left and within a day or two it was SOOOOO much better. What's crazy was she did work on my shoulder but also spent time on my neck and hips that she said related to my shoulder problem. At the end of the day it worked super duper. Totally worth the money. read more

There aren't enough nice things I could say about Dr. Anna. She is very knowledgeable, kind, informative and has a very calming presence. I found Dr. Anna after researching alternative treatments to helmet therapy for plagiocephaly. I am so happy to have found such a caring Dr. for my 5 month old. She fully understands the level of desperation parents have when they come to see her for plagiocephaly treatment. She was able to put me at ease and explain all aspects of treatment. My son initially measured as very severe at 24mm. After 4 treatments, he was re-scanned at Hanger and measured at 16.5mm! She also informed me that his positional plagiocephaly was largely due to a stiffness in his neck that I was unaware of. She has been treating his neck as well and his range of motion is so much better. Thank you Dr. Anna. I am thankful for your support and your healing hands. I look forward to continuing treatment. read more

Dr. Ekstrom can do amazing things with her treatments and is truly gifted. There was one time I had severe rib pain and had been treated by three other physicians, but only started to feel better after Dr. Ekstrom treated me. she explains what she is doing throughout the entire treatment, assesses her patients' level of comfort and is great at letting patients know what to do and what to expect after treatment. She is respectful, professional and great at what she does. She works well with adults and children and is a board certified pediatrician. Thank you Dr. Ekstrom! read more

Dr. Anna has been a wonderful support, healer, and teacher as we have tried to treat our daughter's digestive issues. She is always so happy to see the baby, does her best to make her comfortable during treatment, and really tries to make the experience as fun as possible! We are grateful to have met her, and would highly recommend her if you are looking for an expert opinion on your child's health! read more

Dear Yelp, I need you to add a few more stars so we can accurately rate Dr. Anna Ekstrom! She is INCREDIBLE and so very talented in her practice! Our 8 month old is a patient of hers and we began seeing improvements from the very first visit. He is able/doing so much more and is just thriving after his appointments with her. Seeing Dr. Ekstrom has made a huge impact on all our lives, she is such a gift! We are very excited for all the positive changes we see in our son. We are forever grateful to Dr. Anna; her knowledge, care, skill set are just beyond words! read more

Dr Ekstrom did a wonderful job helping us with our baby's torticollis (neck turning problem). She did a thorough assessment to figure out what the underlying issue was and then did gentle therapy to help fix it. She was kind and gentle and great at communicating what she was doing. We are sad to leave the area prior to being able to see her more! read more

We were recommended to Dr. Ekstrom through another parent of a baby with plageocephaly. We were so lucky to have found her and cannot say enough about her. If you have a baby with torticollis, plageocephaly, or both, definitely see her. She is very knowledgeable, professional, caring and is so wonderful with the babies. My son will scream the whole car ride and walking in to her office (sorry!), but is totally silent and happy when he's being treated. He had stubborn torticollis causing his plageocephaly and needed to see PT and also wore a helmet. Everyone was astonished at his quick improvement and he was able to only wear his helmet at night (not typical at all) and graduate in the minimum time of 3 months. Granted every baby is different but I truly wish we had found her sooner and wonder if he would have needed the helmet at all if we had. We are so grateful for her care and hope that this review will help others find her and benefit too! read more

I really like Dr. Anna Ekstrom a lot. We found her when our normal go-to Osteopath was out of town and we needed to see someone urgently to be adjusted. I have been going to see her ever since. She has been very helpful in resolving issues I had in my back and neck. She even resolved an issue in my pelvis that had been going on for years, not treated by other Osteopath. I don't need to go often but really appreciate seeing Dr Ekstrom when I need to. We are also bringing our daughter there too. I really appreciate her bedside manner; she really listens to you and helps resolve the issue at hand. Her adjustments have lasted a long time for me, too. read more

Dr. Ekstrom is a talented board-certified pediatrician and osteopathic physician. More importantly, she is a gifted healer. I had treatment with Dr. Ekstrom for back pain after a herniated disc and her treatment gave me tremendous relief from pain. It allowed me to get back to doing the exercise, stretching, and other therapy that I was avoiding due to constant pain. Her treatments are gentle, but very effective. I encourage anyone who deals with pain from injury, sports, or other chronic conditions to consider seeing her. She will let you know what she can treat, what she can't treat, and will provide you with excellent care. Thank you so much Dr. Ekstrom! read more