My family and I have been seeing Barbara for 11 years. I first went to her during my third trimester when I had terrible lower back pain, and she was the only one who could help. Thanks to her, I had a wonderful pregnancy. Since then, she has always taken care of my lower back, especially my L4-5 bulging disc, and she's consistently fixed the issue. Both my husband and I see her regularly. She's an incredible professional, very attentive, and customizes her treatments based on what you need. Her prices are also very reasonable for the city. I trust her completely with my family and have referred friends and relatives to her--that says it all. read more

Barbara is the best! She's supremely qualified and has a tremendous interest in your health. She goes beyond the call of duty to look for solutions and makes an extra special effort when you're really in pain. Barbara has helped me beyond measure for 30 years now and I can't recommend her more. read more

She has been amazing. The adjustments she's given me not only have helped me with my lower back pain but have also had positive impact on a very painful tendinitis I've had for over year and a half. read more

Barbara is a wonderful healer and person to see and chat with in general. She really listens to your needs and I like that she lets you just relax with some heat first before the adjustment. She doesn't use all these modern gadgets and I like that she uses the techniques that are hard to find now days with chiropractors (which are more traditional adjustments where you feel like you need some relief and realigning). My only complaint Is that I don't get in to see Barbara as much as I'd like because of work and life keeping me so busy. I'll continue to see her in the future and wouldn't think of going to another chiropractor in SF! read more

I love Barbara too! She is great! I have been in different chiropractors in SF and by far I think she's the best! She's well knowledge, easy going, good energy and thoughtful! I defiantly recommend Barbara! See you soon! read more

I was very physically hurt by this provider in a way that has been debilitating. I saw Barbara on/off for several years (maybe in total 20 visits). My husband saw her on occasion as well. Except for one time, he mostly had good outcomes. Barbara was always very friendly. Her treatments were a bit rough/rushed and she's not the best listener but she has good vibes and I usually left feeling neutral or better off. However, I had two incidents with her in October of this year that damaged my spine. In 10/20, I went in for a "tune up" even though I was feeling fine. I knew that another pandemic lockdown was coming so I thought I would check in with a. visit. She cracked my neck, great, no problem. Then she adjusted my thoracic spine in a way that gave me serious pain that continued to get worse through the coming days. I contacted her and told her how hurt I was because of our last treatment, and she told me to come back in so she could help fix whatever had happened. Everyone thought I was crazy for going in to a provider who had already hurt me but she had reassured me (I have this conversation documented over text) that she would NOT crack me, only light massage and stretching - but then she ended up cracking me again. At first it wouldn't crack but she jumped on me again to crack it. It happened so fast and felt crazy! Oh and charged me - LOL - to fix the pain she had caused originally which made me laugh. Anyways, after this second incident, the pain soared to the worst pain of my life! I ended up in 9 out of 10 pain, to the point of literally fainting the next morning which led to me having to go on a serious opioid (Percocet) to control the pain. What a nightmare. I was in bed for two weeks, missing work, and had to miss an important trip and lost a lot of money. I let her know the details of what was going on and she was not sincere, helpful and never checked in with me again - wow. She told me I should just go see someone else for pain management even though it was her adjustment that did this. I had been going to her for years so I was surprised to see how little she cared. I cannot even imagine something like that happening to one of my clients and not feeling concerned enough to follow up with them. The whole scenario was pretty appalling and certainly a disgrace to the profession. I am still in pain two months later, although luckily it's more manageable now. I have since found a more skilled and caring chiropractor in the city who has a way more nuanced approach than crack-crack-pop and there's the door. Anyways, people- please be careful. I always thought the horror stories of chiropractors injuring patients was exaggerated but now I understand why many have this concern. read more

I've gone to Barbara for more than 15 years and she is the best... the best chiropractor, best healer, best person all around. She has seen me through a concussion and whiplash, through a strained lower back and through everyday aches. I don't know where I'd be without Barbara and her care and advice. I agree with what others have said... she's a therapist, a friend, a confidant. She is also very responsive... she'll get you in even if she's booked and she'll make sure you're ok. Her cold laser therapy is great too... really helped the after affects of my concussion. If I could give her 10 stars I would. PS - parking isn't bad around her office either, which is nice. read more

After almost 2 years of being Barbara's patient, I need to write a follow up review! Why? Because cold laser therapy is the answer!! I previously had a ganglion cyst surgically removed from my wrist 3 years ago... and unfortunately a new one formed this summer. It was incredibly painful and I couldn't even make a fist. I went to see a hand specialist and my two options were 1. surgery 2. live with it. No thank you. So, I told Barbara about my wrist and she recommended the cold laser therapy. We did 6 laser treatments in 3 weeks, and the cyst shrunk to almost nothing, and it doesn't even hurt. Now after a couple months I just have cold laser as needed. It is amazing, it really feels like a miracle. It doesn't actually feel like anything when you receive it , but the results are there. I think if you have any acute or even dull pain, this would be worth a try! read more

I was referred to Dr. Barbara Rinkoff by a friend and I will forever be indebted to both of them! I began seeing Barbara for adjustments during my pregnancy and she helped me become comfortable as my body was stretching to accommodate a growing baby. I wouldn't have been able to sleep at night during my pregnancy if it weren't for Barbara's amazing adjustments!! I continue to see her every now and then for a 'tune up'. After seeing how much my adjustments helped, my husband decided to try it out. He's now a loyal patient of Barbara's and we often plan out visits to coincide. Their office is accommodating of our busy work schedule and everyone is very friendly. We can't recommend her highly enough! read more

LOVE BARBARA!!!!! highly recommended by my husband, former roommate & former co-workers!!!!! AMAZING chiropractor!!!! extremely knowledgeable -- breaks it all down for you in laymen terms-- the pain, the cause/root of the problem, attentive, great listener, friendly, personable, easy to talk to, makes you feel comfortable, effective & extremely efficient! LOVE it when she warms/primes my back, then cracks my back.............feel soooooo good, loose & relaxed afterwards!!!!! seems to be more effective in addressing stress in my neck, shoulder, upper back area as well as lower back pains...........felt immediate results after my 1st visit! barbara explains that my stress in that area is not only due to work/personal stress that has been accumulating over the years but my upper back is congenitally flat as oppose to having a curve in my upper spine -- its no wonder i'm experiencing stress in my upperback area, she says she'd be surprised if i wasn't experiencing pain & stress. the flatness of my upper spine doesn't absorb shock/stress as well as it would if i had a curve in my upper spine. this new piece of valuable info is HUGE & has not been addressed by my acupuncturist or doctor. i highly recommend barbara!!!!!! read more

How do you select a health care professional? For me it's a large part whoever my insurance will pay for and generally that results in a number of very competent, very skillful practitioners. So really it comes down to who has a personality that meshes well with your own. After receiving the list of chiropractors from my insurance company I began the search. Thank you Yelp for letting me read the experiences of others, I feel fortunate to have found Dr. Rinkoff. To say that she is a skillful and intuitive practitioner is an understatement. She was able to quickly divine from the vague description of my problem exactly where I was suffering and what treatment made the most sense. Beyond that though, she is a warm, friendly and engaging human being who makes you feel at home and very comfortable. I hesitated writing this review, not because it's not true, but because I am afraid that too many people will find her and her schedule will become crowded. I don't think that's the case though. I think once you're her patient she will always find a way to treat you and I hope that she achieves every success in her practice, because she deserves it. read more

I'm traveling in SF and needed to see a chiropractor badly. I called to make an appointment, spoke with Dr. R herself (I lucked out) they had a cancellation and I was lying on her table in an hour. Dr. R is thorough and strong (not a wimpy adjustment), just what I needed because traveling (and studying) can really take it out of you. My neck and pelvis were all tweaked which is likely why I've been fighting off a headache. Thank you Dr. Rinkoff for setting me straight! read more

Barbara is my go to gal for lower back pain. Years ago she correctly diagnosed the pain in my lower back as my sacroiliac joint. I had been to a few other chiros before her and none were able to tell me my problem or relieve the pain the way she does. She is also one of the nicest people you will meet. Kind, warm and not in a rush. Highly recommend! read more

I was in San Francisco to do the escape from Alcatraz triathlon and after the race I needed to be adjusted which I do regularly in Birmingham Alabama. I was able to luckily get an appointment with Dr. Barbara and just going off of her awesome reviews I chose to go see her. I am a chiropractor myself so I am picky who works on my spine and body. She did an excellent job, she was extremely thorough When I'm back in San Francisco I will definitely go visit again. If I was there on a regular basis I would absolutely see her on a regular basis. Great adjustment highly recommended. read more

I will echo the other reviewers and say I LOVE BARBARA! I've been going to Chiromedica for almost four years and have had nothing but great experiences. I have had neck, back, rib and even a toe adjustment and all have been effective in relieving pain. Barbara is a great listener and a fantastic educator. If you're new to chiropractic care, she is the best. She will explain exactly what she is doing and make you feel comfortable. Ricky Fishman is also great and her staff are always warm and friendly. read more

I've been to see six chiropractors over 10 years (all of whom have very different adjustment styles) and Barbara is the best! She's very attentive to sensitive areas and after seeing her for almost two years by back has done much better. I will most likely will be in discomfort for most of my life because I was born with an extra disk but she makes it much more manageable and I haven't worked with a doctor that has done just that. Her bedside manner is one to boot as well and I always look forward to visiting her office; not just because my back will feel better but also because she's funny and friendly. It doesn't hurt that she's a big Giants fan as well :) read more

Dr Barbara is the greatest chiro in town! Not only does she CARE she takes her time and listens to what's hurt. She's also a great therapist. I've been going to her for years and still the best!!! read more

I have been seeing Barbara for a year now. I originally went to see her because of chronic slouching and posture problems. She gave me great exercises and worked with me to help build my core. It really helped me to change my posture and my outlook. At a certain point in our treatment, I began to experience numbness and tingling in my hands and feet. Barbara helped to treat the symptoms so that I felt great again (with no numbness and tingling) AND she also reassured me the whole way through. She spent time with me and my x rays and was thoughtful and attentive through the whole process. I can't recommend Barbara strongly enough!!! An added bonus is that her office staff is really wonderful and I always find parking! read more

Barbara is great! I was very impressed with her very thorough approach. I was also pleased that when I informed her of my recent injuries which have included a multitude of tests and x-rays, she said "you have been through enough radiation, we don't need to do more x-rays." I have definitely noticed an imporvement in my back pain, and I look forward to seeing her regularly. read more

Thirty or so years ago I lifted a box and felt a pop in my lower back followed by a sharp pain. A friend was working as a receptionist for a chiropractor so I got an appointment. He was able to adjust my back and relieve the pain.Over the years I would have trouble from time to time, more often as I got older. Because I've moved around a bit I've worked with more than one chiropractor, most of which have been good. Eight years ago I twisted my back in the shower and could hardly walk. And again I had a friend who was a receptionist for a chiropractor: Barbara Rinkoff. Working with Barbara has been the best of all my experiences. For a few years I saw another chiro because his office was on the campus where I worked and he was able to adjust me. But when I returned to Barbara's care I was struck by the difference. Barbara has a grounded, empathetic and pragmatic approach. I am able to relax in her presence. She also has an excellent sense of humor so seeing her is fun. It's important to note that I am a very fat woman and have had negative experiences with health care practitioners. Barbara and I have a strong, open and positive dialog about my weight. It's a significant part of why we work together so well. read more

I absolutely love Barbara. She is so caring and skilled at what she does. I totally trust her everytime I come in and would highly recommend her to anyone. read more

Barbara Rinkoff is fantastic! She is extremely knowledgeable, professional and compassionate. Her rates are reasonable and, most importantly, she can be trusted to adjust you correctly. I have issues with the bones in my feet being out of alignment, which is an uncommon reason to see a chiropractor. Barbara took the time to research whether she thought she could help me. After determining a few methods that she thought would help, I started getting periodic adjustments which eliminated the pain. Thank you Barbara! read more

I am one of Dr. Rinkoff's (Barbara!) first clients from the 1980's... Barbara fixed me way back when so I don't need to see her much at all....but when I do...it's always professional, friendly, effective and efficient. Thank you Barbara for decades of contributions to San Francisco's Health! read more

I love Barbara! I have been going to Barbara for almost 3 years. I had to choose another chiropractor and trying to pick one off the Blue Cross site is sometimes a gamble, so I called her. She got on the phone and told me that she would adjust me in any way that would make me feel better. I have had great adjustments since I started seeing her. Barbara has also helped me with nutritional consultations and has been a great resource for alternative health and wellness. I would definitely recommend Barbara (and Chiromedica) to anyone! read more

Barbara is fantastic! I have hip and lower back issues and she can adjust me like none other! Most chiropractors I've been to have been unable to get results, but I can always feel results after a session with Barbara. She's also a lovely person to talk to! read more

Barbara is the best. She really looks out for you and cares about her patients. She would recommend appointments according to how my back was feeling. I was weary of going to a chiropractor at first...thinking that it was one of those things that you just get stuck in, shelling out money every week. But Barbara really wanted to see progress on my back, and the better my back felt, the less often she said I had to come in. read more

Dr. Rinkoff is great! I have been seeing her for almost two years now for sciatica and I have had great results. Sure other docs may have given me the same results, but I can't imagine seeing anyone with a better bedside manner or approach to care than Dr. Rinkoff. You can talk to her about anything and her bedside manner is the best. I selected her because I lived in the neighborhood and I SURE am glad she is there. If I moved, I'd coming back even if the parking was blocks away. Thanks for all you do Barbara! read more

I have been a patient of Barbara's for over ten years and she is wonderful. Her personal warmth and humor are just as therapeutic as her adjustments, which are careful and skilled. The staff is consistently polite and helpful. Barbara really cares about her patients, enjoys her work, and is just a real mensch. I love Barbara! read more

Barbara is the best! I have been seeing her for over 3 years now and still going regularly to fix myself up. She is always so caring, patience, accommodating and would go out of her way to make me feel better. The most important thing is she handles a lot of different kinds of insurance billing, so I could focus on feeling better and not have to worry about the money part. read more

I have been seeing barbara for over a year now and she's a godsend. quite simply, she's the best there is, not only will she fix you right up, she's one of the most warm, caring and sincere people I know and she truly cares about your whole wellbeing. for me, she's part chiropractor, part therapist, I get on her table and catch up about life while she skillfully adjusts me, I always walk out feeling like a million bucks with a smile on my face. it's absolutely true what other yelpers say, her personality is just as therapeutic as her adjustments! love her. read more

I've been to several chiropractors in my life for structural damage in my neck and crippling migraines- and Barbara is by far the best. She is truly tuned into your individual needs as a patient and is a total savior. Barbara rocks!! read more

Simply amazing! Dr.Rinkoff is friendly and thorough. She not only took care of the injury that brought me in but also helped with chronic pain I thought I'd have my whole life. The ladies at the front desk are always friendly and helpful when trying to get an appointment. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to feel their best. read more

Barbara is great. Great! My wife and I have been seeing her for chiropractic work since, oh jeez, maybe 10 years? She's been very helpful in maintaining my forward motion--I go as a kind of maintenance therapy--and has substantially helped my wife, who has more chronic pain/joint issues. She knows her stuff, but also, is very friendly and warm, which (as I know as a psychotherapist) only facilitates the healing. So beyond the physical help, it's always a pleasure to see her, joke around, and share updates on our various lives. Totally recommended! read more

Dr. Rinkoff is an incredibly sincere and an excellent chiropractor. She really cares about each person! She will go out of her way to make sure you feel satisfied!!! I recommend her 100%!!! read more

I love Dr. Rinkoff. She is just lovely and super accommodating when it comes to my schedule. I strongly suggest coming to see her :)

Let me just join in the chorus: I LOVE Barbara! I have been going to her for chiropractic care for 20 years now, and I can't say enough good things about her. She is friendly, funny, real, and most of all, really good at giving adjustments that really help. I have been to other chiropractors who were OK, but Barbara is head and shoulders above them all. It can be a little scary having someone manipulate your back or neck if you are in pain, but Barbara knows just how to make her patients feel comfortable and how to adjust in a careful, precise, pain-free, and really effective way. She truly cares about her patients and is just a great person. She's the best. read more

Dr. Barbara, is FANTASTIC. She is quick to analyze what is wrong with your neck, back or any place that you have an ache or a pain. I see her every other week and she has helped my neck problems to the point they almost don't exist. I would recommend her to anyone. She treats the whole body and you can talk with her about anything! I really look forward to my appointments. read more

My wife told me to go to Barbara after I started having serious back pain and loss of general motion. Barbara is awesome. She was able to tell what was wrong with me almost immediately and had me feeling better within a few days. I was pain free and back to my normal athletic self in just a few weeks. read more

Chiropractors generally make me very nervous when manipulating - but Barbara was great - wonderful style and put me at ease

I highly recommend Barbara! I found her on yelp, and based on the fantastic reviews she received (all of which are 100% true!), I decided to see her to fix my back/foot. Barbara is extremely caring and really listens to what is bothering you. And, she is committed to making you feel better! For all chiropractic needs, you won't find anyone better than Barbara!! read more