I have back pain and need to see what it was. I was contemplating to go the emergency care. I searched the Internet in hope of a doctor or something that could help me with my back pain. I saw Cater Chiropractic clicked on the link and it lead me to the yelp website. I checked out the reviews and it seemed to be the place. I clicked on a link for new patients and sent an email stating my issues. Next morning I got am email back from the doctor and also a phone call to set an appointment. I was in the office by 2pm. After I told the doctor my symptoms, his diagnoses was spot on. The x-rays confirmed what the doctor told me. I have subluxation (hope I spelled it correctly ), scoliosis he also mentioned. My spinal cord has a bend in it between my shoulder blades, and not bending the right way. It is very painful right now. It hinders my movement and is very painful to sit for long periods of time. I have setup for treatment 3 times a week. I will let you guys know the progress on a later review. If you need a place for a consultation for pain check them out. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Dr Kimble Cater is very professional and informative. He was very caring and is looking to correct my issue instead of bandaging it. Thumbs up! read more

I used to go there a couple of years ago. I hurt my back and I could hardly walk. I thought the pain would go away by itself, it didn't! Someone recomended Carter, so I went. They were great, the pain was gone after a few visits. Every time I had an adjustment I felt awesome. I stoped going because I changed my insurance. It can get pricey if you don't have the right coverage. I would definitely recommend them! read more

I first found Cater Chiro in 2012. One Saturday afternoon after working a night shift (I am a nurse), I crawled out of bed and couldn't hardly walk. It felt like my left leg was shorter than my right. I do not remember it being painful however, I didn't think it was something that would fix itself. After a cry for help, a friend did a yelp search for a chiro open on Saturdays and sent me information for Cater Chiropractic. Got an appointment that same day and met with Dr. Kimball Cater. He did an assessment (verbal and physical,) no xray, and tested my extremities. He determined my pelvis was rotated either out or in, I cannot remember. He adjusted my hips, back, neck, and I was on my way. That same night I was in San Francisco dancing! I began seeing Dr. K on a regular basis and then wanted a change, not because I was not satisfied or not seeing results, just because I wanted a change. Since that time, I have tried two other chiropractic offices, another one in Salinas, and another in Monterey. In Monterey, they did xrays and told me I have subluxations in my upper/mid back and some narrowing space in my low back L4-5, sacral area. I went to that office for less than a year and was not really happy with the MDs rapport with me.The other chiropratic office in Salinas was expensive. I felt better however, treatment at that office was over $2500 and you have to put 1/2 down in advance or something like hat. You have a contracted treatment plan. I felt it was conveyor belt of patients and I felt my money went to keep the conveyor belt running. The Salinas office also told me I have subluxations in my upper/mid back and some narrowing space in my low back except they said the narrowing is significant in my L5-sacral region. I did the 1 year treatment plan, and hesitantly signed up for more treatment after meeting with the staff. They said Progress was made however, there is more that needs to be done and after insurance, my out of pocket expense was almost $2000. I reluctantly signed up but stopped going. I didn't put anything down the second time but my visits were a couple hundred bucks each session and I stopped going shortly therafter. Yes, I am discussing other offices on Cater's yelp page but I am trying to paint a picture. In my quest for a chiropractor, I learned a few things from these different offices. As we age, we tend to get more subluxations. If we do not take care of our bodies with exercise and nutrition we tend to have more pain and injuries. Our acute injuries can become long term problems (in my case falls/exercise injuries my lower back in my mid 20s) and lastly, chiropractors tell you the same thing in a different way. What differentiates Cater Chiropractic from other offices if there is no fluff and they are consistent. I like that it is a family run business, they treat patients well, and they are very knowledgable. You tell them your symptoms, where it hurts, they will treat your alignments but they also value and give you info on importance of nutrition, exercise, and work ergonomics. I am back to seeing Cater Chiro on a regular basis (mainly Dr. K and Dr. G) for maintenance and prevent further injuries/degeneration. read more

In early January when I was seemingly dying from the flu I couldn't get in to see my doctor and Facebooked some friends for recommendations of Chiropractic because I knew an adjustment would help. One of my chiropractor friends who moved from the area recommended Dr Cater and he got me in that day. I started to breathe better, I started to feel cared for. I've had several sessions since and I'm a new person.I think maintaining one's health is supported by consistent trips to the chiropractor rather than going to the doctor and getting more germs at the ER. read more

Me and my elementary school aged daughter have been coming here for almost a year and always get the best of care, in a friendly,personable and professional manner. I love it the office hours are centered around patient needs, (ie, early morning, evening, and Saturday appointments are available). I am currently being seen monthly for "maintenance" for subluxation after starting with thrice weekly visits last fall. My daughter is showing signs of scoliosis and is being treated twice monthly. We travel out of Monterey County for most of our medical needs so I'm extremely happy to have the best of care for my chiropractic needs so close to home. read more

This chiropractor actually gave me back my life I had a pinched nerve and was told I needed surgery and now I Able to move and work again after 3 months of therapy I believe this is one of the very best Chiropractor in this area. The staff are well qualified and very attentive in the atmosphere is very clean and uplifting very important for healing On another note I did read some of the other reviews it's very sad to hear the quality of this man's name being misaligned with political views You'd be hard pressed to find anybody who has anything negative to speak about the quality of the service you will receive from this chiropractor Keep up the good job read more

I've searched around for a good Chiropractic office and finally found one. First, the doctors are professional and know what they are doing. Neither has made a claim of something beyond the bounds of their practice (healing cancer, etc like other offices I've seen). Second, they were able to accurately find and treat my back problem. Seriously, I went from curled up on the floor to full motion. Still need to continue seeing them but I'm now back to functional. The staff is quite nice and the therapy helps after the treatment. The billing was a tad slow for my insurance (which is why I am giving four stars). Highly recommended. read more

After experiencing a sharp lower back pain for a week, I decided I needed to go see a chiropractor. I was pleasantly surprised with my experience at Cater Chiropractor. Dr. Kim was professional and honest with me. He believed I needed six sessions to get rid of the pain. However, my back pain was gone after five sessions. Instead of trying to get money from me for one more session, he released me. Aside from Dr. Kim, the receptionist was also very kind and friendly. I had to reschedule a couple of times a hour before my appointment, and they honored my request. read more

Awesome service.mr Kimble is a Super smart chiropractor. Tried different ones now I found the one for me. Down to earth, super chill, explains everything to you. The only thing that Questioned rating it 5 stars is that it could have hotter chicks. read more

I feel that going to Dr Kim has been the big reason for my recovery. When I first started with him I could hardly walk with so much pain on my left hip area. Now I am pain free. I still do stretches every day and currently go once a month read more

Friendly office staff. They know what they are doing. Doctors are kind and really care. Started seeing them when I was pregnant in 2007 and continue to receive their care on an as needed basis. Both doctors are great. They take walk-ins which is great for my busy and unpredictable schedule. read more

I love Cater Chiropractic. I had a back injury and was in sever pain. I went to Cater Chiropractic and the staff and Dr's attended to me and helped me with my situation. Every treatement I got better. Now, my back is better I am able to move with out pain, im feeling 100% better. I would recommend Cater Chiropractic to anyone who needs great care!! Their staff is awesome! They welcome you and greet you with a great smile....If you need some help CALL THEM!!! read more

Has helped me tremendously with migraines and neck pain, always treated timely with no wait. Definitely recommend them, open early, evenings and weekends. read more

I am very impressed with my visit to Cater Chiropractic and the professionalism and organization they show. I was able to leave the office feeling much better than when I came in. I highly recommended Dr. Cater due to his very methodical and effective work and also the positive energy him and his staff exude. read more

I had never been to a chiropractor in my life before a few months ago, and quite frankly I was a skeptic of the practice in general. However, I was in a car accident and Cater Chiropractic was close to my work. I have to say, I had a tremendous experience with Cater Chiropractic and they have made a believer in chiropractic services out of me! Staff was always professional and greeted me on a first name basis when I would walk in. I was always seen on time if not early, and appointments were a breeze to schedule. The process was explained to me in depth when I was first starting services, and during my evaluation Dr. Greg was extremely thorough in showing me his concerns on my x-rays. Dr. Greg is extremely personable and friendly throughout the visits, he makes you feel right at home. I cannot say enough positive things about this place, I would recommend anyone in the Monterey County area to choose Cater Chiropractic without hesitation! read more

For over 15 years I have been going to Cater Chiropractic with incredible results. Both brothers are phenomenal professionals and stay current on all of the newest practices and procedures. Their holistic approach to resolving spinal challengers is extremely successful. Unequivocally, I highly recommend these doctors to resolve your discomfort. Janet B read more

I never believed in Chiropractic care, however I feel confident that this office is going to make a BIG difference. First the service is out of this world they treat you like family and they know what they are doing. after a few visits I am already feeling better. it is not painful at all. the office is very professional and spotless I am planning on taking my 9 year old to get adjusted as well. great job guys. highly recommend!!!! read more

I very much recommend Dr. Cater! I did not walk into his office. ... I hobbled in! I had a very bad pinched sciatic nerve and was in so much pain! Dr. Cater took his time with me and let me know that there were problems with my back and that I was prone to having pinched nerves. I was so devastating to focus nd it out yet he gave me hope with his treatments! I started to go to him and I started to do the exercises he gave me and in a short time I started to feel so much better! I now can manage my pain and I can do so much I had not been able to do! I trust him and am so grateful that I found him! :) The bonus is that his staff is so sweet and helpful! They are always a pleasure! :) Thank you! read more

Went in for lower back pain was told i had a pinched nerve was given an adjustment that day . The chiropractor took 3-5 mins adjusting me at most and that was it both times i went in same thing did not help at all definitely not worth the time and money if ur looking for a chiropractor definitely don't recommend this place. Safe to say i wont be back . read more

Doctors and staff are respectful and friendly! I had upper back pain and I thought the pain would never go away without medication. After 3 months the pain is gone! No medication needed only chiropractic care! They also advised me on nutrition and I feel great! read more

After an accident on the 7th of January 2015, I walked (I use that term lightly) the best I could into Dr. Cater's office. I was in horrible pain, I was frightened (because of auto accident) and pretty sure a Chiropractor could not help me. I had nothing to base this on since I had never been to a Chiropractor. I thought he was going to "crack my bones" or something else painful. To my delight Dr. Kim was completely professional, quiet ,gentle and very attentive to what I was going threw. He took lots of X-rays and THEN CAREFULLY explained to me in a way I could understand how he could help me. In those first weeks I could NOT pull myself off of a chair. My husband and son had to literally PULL ME OFF A CHAIR IN A RESTAURANT. I could not sleep without pain pills. I was MESS. I went for therapy several times a week. Now I go once a week, and can I tell you last night I went dancing with my husband AND I teach art classes all day standing on my feet. DR. KIM IS THE REAL DEAL. Oh, and the other good thing... when you go in for an appointment, You get your appointment. No waiting. They are expecting you. read more

Dr. Kimbale Cater is amazing. Always able to get me back to center, and feel much better. Highest recommendations for those seeking Chiropractic care. read more

Mmmmm.. How do I start. Well the staff is below average ( they'll don't speak, explain anything that is going on) being that this was my 1st chiropractic experience, they didn't bother to explain my coverage, or what was happening next. After I saw the doctor, I was told I was having "treatment" never explained what that entailed, or what my next visit would be. I had to pry it out of her. They were grossly understaffed for the amount of patients they were seeing. They lacked customer service. The doctors on the other hand, were nice, & seemed to know what they were doing. read more

Just wanted to let Salinas Valley and the World know what a fantastic team the Cater Brothers are in their Cater Chiropractic Practice.. Front office staff greets you Professionally and with a smile. Having grown up in Monterey County Drs. Kym and Greg Cater have established a great office , have stood the test of time and you can feel comfortable they will be here in the future. I highly recommend you try them out .. The only thing you have to lose is the pain in your body !! read more

I just returned to Dr. Cater for an adjustment. They helped through a very painful injury & I'm grateful. The staff, Rebecca and Cindy are always courteous & helpful. The treatments have been very effective. read more

Best chiropractor in Monterey county. Would recommend in a heart beat. They had my issue solved in 3 visits. Very thorough and detailed on how to solve whatever pain you might have. Best place to start before thinking of surgery. The new equipment they have is a definite game changer. Thank you Cater family for everything. read more

I had really bad TMJ the point where I could chew nothing but the softest of foods. I was referred to Cater Chiropractic I am very thankful or that fact. The entire staff is very helpful and polite. Moreover, with only a couple of sessions of therapy I could feel my jaw getting stronger. It's still not perfect, but I will keep going to therapy because it was made a notable difference in my life. I would HIGHLY recommend anyone suffering from TMJ to make an appointment here. read more

I started treating with Dr. Cater last year. Eventually I got better and I stopped going. For some reason when I started doing bad again, I decided to go w/another chiropractor who just squeezed a out 3k "treatment plan" up front & when I exhausted my visits, they automatically tried to upsell a second plan. A year later, I came back to Dr. Cater to give it another chance. He was very detailed on what I needed and took the time to answer all my questions. He is not the kind of person that will try to squeeze every dollar out of you. I will recommend him to anyone in need of a chiropractor. read more

Cater Chiropractic office has never disappointed me. The office is well staffed and the staff are friendly. After my gentle adjustment and therapy by Dr. Cater I feel like my body Thanks me for taking the time to tune it up. Dr. Cater is very professional and will chart your care and make it his goal to help and improve your pain. I have been going to Dr. Cater for over 10 years and I couldn't manage doing my very busy life with out his vitamins and treatment. read more

The staff is incredibly unprofessional. Second visit, nothing was done, no adjustments, just a "hi, how are ya?" But they were sure to still charge full price. Ridicoulous! read more

All of the Doctors here are great, and Dr. Jenna is smoking hot

I have been coming to Cater Chiropractic on and off for many years and can recommend them highly, with no reservations. I get excellent caring treatment, easy appointments, no billing hassles. All the doctors and staff are excellent. When I had serious back problems they helped me and now I just go for the occasional flare up. They will provide whatever you need and no pressure, except where needed for adjustments. read more

I had a bad pain on my left lower back. I was not able to get a good sleep at nighttime. I knew it, i needed a chiropractor because I had this problem 15 years ago. I went to cater with dr Kim, the result was amazing. First, he recommended X-ray. He not only explained what I had, he also sent my X-ray to a radiologist for a complete review.He did adjustment first for two times a week. Then, he recommended good nutrition. The omega fish, probiotics and greens that he recommended are so great, you are able to feel the result on the same day!! Now I feel great, visits got reduced according with the pain level. Now I am only going once a week. The pain is almost gone. Excellent job!! read more

Cater Chiropractic has been so great for my family and I. I also include my father who came for back adjustments about 25 years ago as well! Everyone l-i-s-t-e-n-s to what you have to say, which is much more than the rush, rush, rush that most offices offer. Please, if anyone "out there" is hurting from neck, back, or leg pain see any one of these specialists in this office. I promise a pain free tomorrow or a reason why there is the pain and what to do about it! read more

All of the doctors are excellent, as is their care. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a good chiropractor.

excellent doctors. Very friendly and informative. Office staff always greets you with a smile. I highly recommend visiting this chiropractor read more

I have not been to many Chiropractors, but I am glad that I went here. They have been professional and also friendly. This could bring mobility back into your life as it has mine. In just 3 months not being able to move my neck and having shoulder pain, I can say that I am fully restored. Give it a go what do you have to lose. read more

Dr's Kimble and Gregory Cater, really know how to manage their patient's problems effectively. I for starters had a massive lower back pain that was dreadfully painful just standing up, walking, and doing pretty much all normal activities. I was not walking straight but with their techniques and therapy i was able to walk normal pain free in just a week. now i am able to run and exercise as i always did before my injury. They are professionals and really know what they're doing. Definetely a good experience for me. Staff is also firendly and informative. read more

I see Dr. Kim for my adjustments. I appreciate the fact that I can drop in when I need to, most of the time I am unable to set appointments due to my ever changing work schedule. I go there often, the staff remembers my name as soon as I walk in the door. Dr Kim tailors my adjustments to exactly what I need whether I have tightness from a long drive, work, or the gym. I always feel better when I leave. read more

Doctors Kimball and Greg Cater are wonderful at their job. They are kind, professional, and can really get to the muscle problem or bone problem and get it fixed. I could hardly walk after two surgeries, and now I am walking miles a day. They have helped my young daughter, age 10, with getting in her in shape after falls from trees or horses. They also do nutritional and supplement counseling. The massage service with the business is wonderful also. So if you have any thing a chiropractor can help with, then you can count on this team to help you. read more