This review has been sitting in my drafts for far too long! When I was teaching around 16 fitness classes a week, I saw Caroline every two weeks for acupuncture and cupping--and I always looked forward to my appointments. They were truly a highlight of my routine! As fitness instructors, we put our bodies through a lot, and Caroline always helped with whatever imbalance, aches, pains, or discomfort I was experiencing. She focuses on Eastern medicine and incorporates herbs to support healing from the inside out. She is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, gentle, and genuinely caring. I still recommend her anytime someone mentions they're dealing with pain or discomfort (close to Pasadena area). Caroline is located inside Choy Chiropractic on Green Street, where everyone in the office is super kind, welcoming, and helpful. Such a wonderful place with an amazing team! I've also had treatment with Dr. Choy and he is pretty amazing when it comes to adjustments. If I could give this place more stars I would!! read more

Zuniga has this magic hands that will always blow my tense away! Today was my second visit and again she really helped me to get rid of my tenses which causing my headache. I started coming here last week because I had a massive headache for 3 days, then I consumed pain killers which it didn't help, and we also have massage chair and massage gun to relieve the tense, but again, it didn't work. So I figured the headache was caused by this tense on my neck because I've been spending a long time in front of computer lately and have been stressed out because of my school. I also started doing yoga and going to gym, eating salads, but the headache and tense keep appearing on my end.. I was this close to get a CT scan because I thought something's wrong with my head lol. Then I know I never went to chiropractic before, so I gave it a try without having any expectations. I saw couple videos on how they crack your body and I thought it's pretty awesome. I was thinking if this didn't work out, my next try will be acupuncture. Lol The parking was hit or miss, I got a street parking(free) in front of the office on Green St on my 2nd visit, but I had to park on the paid parking lot during my first because they were full. After checked in, she started the session by asking some questions about myself and the pains. Then she did some diagnostic by feeling the tense on my neck which she felt pretty hard. Then she just cracked everything away from my body! It felt sooooooooo good, like a magic. I mean, I felt my neck and head lighter afterwards, and headache was gone! She recommended me to check in again the next week to see the progress because of course, this doesn't go away just like that. School has been stressing me out, and I did have a slight tense and headache again over the following weekend, but not as bad as the previous one. This time, she examined my neck even deeper and the crack on both sides of my neck felt sooo good. She did mention that the tense was harder on my neck, which I understand why because I have a lot of things to be stressed about during my last semester of my master program. I'd recommend this place to friends and family or anyone, and they did deliver wonderful experience for people like me who never been to chiropractor before! read more

I was recommended Choy Chiropractic by my personal trainer after a sports shoulder injury. I have now been frequenting Dr. Lee for over a year and it's been one of the best decisions I've made. I wonder why I let myself be in pain for so long! Dr.Lee is very patient and listens to all concerns before strategizing a relief plan. He always tells you exactly what he's going to do & coaches breathing before he makes 'adjustments'. He is honest and upfront about how frequently the patient should be seen. As pain relieves he spaces appointments further and fury apart. After frequenting this office for sometime, I became pregnant and wondered if I could continue treatment. Dr. Lee was honestly the first person I told(other than husband) and made sure I felt comfortable with everything before he moved forward. It has been the best decision to continue care throughout my pregnancy. He has helped to relieve muscle tightness & fatigue, as well as calf cramping. I didn't realize how beneficial this was and am so grateful I have De. Lee! They're located off green street with a very large parking lot, however I always find street parking. The office staff is extremely friendly, helpful and kind. They offer text reminders and take all major credit cards. I also appreciate that he makes a point to wash his hands before every appointment and they keep the office sanitized. read more

I have instant relief every time I see Dr Choy ... I wish I could see him every week ... The staff is great and friendly.. convenient parking as well read more

I seen Dr Choy for the first time this morning for a chiro adjustment and tissue work. I was especially impressed by his excellent quality of care, as he really took his time to listen and ask important questions. I felt he was able to give me an understanding as to what has been going on with my back and neck, which I'm so grateful for. Thank you! read more

I love this place. I've been going for over a year now and Dr. Choy has been a tremendous help with anything that ails me from swimming and running. His staff is fantastic as well. Highly recommend. read more

Dr. Choy is the type of guy you want on your squad if a zombie apocalypse pops off. My neck and back? He twisted and contorted the pain away after my first session. I didn't really mind the $50 copay as it's a tiny price to pay for the amount of relief rendered. read more

After 2 years plus of visits and tests by Keck USC, my frustration was mounting as my wallet was emptying. 24/7 headaches, nausea and finally photophobia. Chelsea Stone, Keck's migraine specialist, prescribed pills, magnesium transfusions and a diagnosis of migraine over a telemedicine call. I came in to see Kevin Mercado who told me i was most probably suffering tension headaches. After about a dozen of so visits, i'm almost headache free. Forever indebted to his expertise. Almost a religious experience on the 3rd visit and the relief i felt walking out. Keck, on the other hand, seem to be only interested in cashing my cheques. Also, if you're suffering headaches you might want to revert back to older smart phones and laptops. Current models employ PWM dimming, whereas the older models employ DC dimming. Google it, PWM stands for Pulse Width Modulation. In lieu of dimming, light constantly pulses. Ok for most people but an increasing number of us are very sensitive to this. Chinese phone manufacturers are developing new phones with DC dimming. Apple wont supply any information on PWM dimming and dont seem to give a damn about their customers health. read more

Booked an appointment here based on the good reviews and because they take my insurance even for the first visit (which at other places is more expensive due to initial exam/x-rays, etc). My first visit was with who I assume to be a chiropractic assistant since I can't find her info on the website and was not seen by Dr. Lee or Dr. Choy at all. She asked general questions about my body, had me move around to do an assessment, and then did some adjustments. Overall, it was an ok experience, not good, not bad. The entire experience took about 10 minutes. The visit started on time, the facility seemed clean, the receptionist was peppy. I'm generally in good shape so just like to see a chiropractor for some long standing issues that flare up once in a while. I was expecting the first visit to be a little more thorough and specific to my concerns - it felt like a pretty generalized adjustment. Would have preferred for the first visit to be with Dr. Choy or Lee and then maybe get passed on to an assistant afterwards for tuneups. Her adjustments were also pretty aggressive, relying on brute strength and force rather than precision. She ended with a shoulder adjustment that didn't seem to do anything and actually kind of hurt. It also seems like they push their ART services which is probably helpful but it's an additional $40 and not covered by insurance. I've never felt the need for additional services from my previous chiropractor in the Bay Area so I passed on that. Perhaps a visit with Dr. Choy or Lee would have been different but I'm taking this experience as a reflection of their overall practice standard so I don't plan to return. read more

C ouldn't believe what a difference coming here made! H e and his staff are friendly, casual, and smart. O nly chiropractor I've ever had, don't need another! Y ou can find free street parking on Mentor/Catalina Ave. C overed by insurance, otherwise v expensive. H e takes the time to explain everything to you~ I came here with leg, hip, and back problems. R eally can see huge improvements, after just 3 appts. O ffers lots of tips & advice for things to do at home. P ositive he & staff really care about me! R arely takes longer'n 30min/visit, after the initial one. A thletes should really consider coming here, and often. C onfident my tri training is off to a much better start. T hank you Dr. Choy and staff! I really appreciate all you have done to help me improve. C an't wait for my next appointment :] read more

I knew Dr. Choy through my roommate, Dan, who's still currently seeing Dr. Choy constantly. Dan cannot walk properly and in a SUPER slow pace before he see Dr. Choy. I saw him doing some stretching few times every day and able to walk like a normal person after a few visits. The horrible traffic and long commute in LA leaded numbness and pain in thigh. It is getting worst each day until I really need to get it fix before the snowboarding trip to Mammoth. So, I decided to give it a try. Sherry, who's, the assistant of Dr. Choy is very helpful and sweet. She quickly help me to set up an appointment on the same day and allow me to get in late (at 5:30pm as I need to travel from Santa Monica back to Pasadena). Dr. Choy is friendly, details-orieted and extremely patient. I explained to him about my thigh problem, he checked very carefully in order to find out the right spot and cause. After a few twists & turns, the pain just went off like it never happened!!!!! He shared a few tips and even assign some self-work-outs in order to prevent this problem again. I was seeing him twice a week at the beginning, he has adjusted the visit to once a month now depending on one's recover rate. I never have the same problem again once I followed his instruction constantly at home (if I'm not lazy =p). After two visits, then I told him the old injury on the joint of my arm since 2002 caused by badminton. A doctor claimed that I had little torn muscle and it will takes at least 8-10 years to recover with physical therapy, w/o doing any extreme sport since I did not see doctor right away. I could not play any sports like badminton, dodge ball, volley ball etc and having hard time when I overused my arm after certain times like canyoneering, kayaking, swimming etc. I went to see a few chiropractors and acupunctures, but, ended up keep having temporary relief and hearing some disappointed comments over a thousand times. Again, Dr. Choy checked the range of my joint motion. I used to not able to rotate my arm 360 (but, I CAN now!!) and feel hurts that stopped me for doing everything ( and I mean EVERYTHING) including I gotta hold my breath for a few seconds. The pain stop me from breathing at least twice a year by doing various moves. After seeing him for 3 months, following his instruction doing some home works everyday, I go to swim and he says I should even start playing badminton and doing some gym as well to train my arm stronger. What a GREAT news!! You think it's magic? Yea, it's unbelievable amazing!!!! Dr. Choy is simply AWESOME! read more

OK first of all i rate this place one star because of their hidden fees. The Doctor and the staff is nice, don't get me wrong. Problem is, i specifically made an appointment for adjustment. Then the doctor did some assessment and couple stretches. They charged me another $30 dollars for a extra fee for some technical treatment. If i was informed for that fee, then its fine. But i simply went there for an adjustment, that's all. I felt like i was taken advantage of. read more

I will not return. One: Staff do not follow through with communication. Two: I have been to chiropractors where I have felt amazing after...you are not supposed to leave feeling more hurt then when you walked in. Aggressive and not so helpful treatment. Do yourself a favor and don't come here unless you want to have more body pain than when you started. read more

I have arthritis affecting almost every vertebrae of my c-spine. I suffer from very tight neck and shoulder muscles and could no longer sleep through the night or drive very long distances due to pain. I have just had my second treatment with Dr Lee and the improvement is amazing. I get an ART treatment plus some chiropractic adjustments. The best part is that my insurance co-pay is $15 and the ART is $40. I only pay $55 per visit and the results are beyond measure! read more

Friendly staff! Knowledgeable, competent, and compassionate physicians! If you're an athlete or have a condition causing pain-- be prepared to be in your optimal state of being after visiting either Dr. Choy or Dr. Brown!!!! Both physicians are certified in Active Release Technique (ART) and have years of experience behind them! They also use the Graston Technique. My job requires me to travel and drive for hours on end so I always look forward to being treated after every one of my business trips. Life without ART, Graston, and chiropractic adjustments would mean a lot more headaches and Tylenol!!! I also appreciate that they are willing to sit and explain everything so that I know exactly what in my current lifestyle that needs to be addressed. Physicians who aren't afraid to engage & are genuinely interested in their patients' care?! How refreshing!! It's exactly what is needed in the health system today. Bravo, Choy Chiropractic!!! read more

Miracle workers. Just wanted to come in for adjustments but Drs pretty much told me there's no use in being a recurring chiro patient and we need to get to the root of the problem. I started ART and kept up with the stretches and exercises they told me to do and there's been huge improvement! Also love that they open so early so I can go in before work! Best chiro ever! read more

***W A R N I N G*** There is an additional $20 for applying Active Release Technique. Other than that, they were great. read more

Dr. Choy is so good! I love (hate the pain) getting ART from him. The first visit was rough, I was in pain but I knew he was doing what's best to treat my tendinitis (golfer's elbow). The pain became less and less and now the pain is GONE. Highly recommending this place for ART! read more

I was broken, and now im not. Dr. Choy is the best chiropractor ever!!! He has a great staff, super friendly, and professional. I was in a couple car accidents back in the day and more recently a motorcycle accident. I have seen a number of chiropractors and have always had neck and shoulder stiffness. My current job has me on my feet all day hunched over prepping and preparing food. This has increased the tension in my neck and shoulders. But no more... i try to go in for regular maintenance when i can. But i am doing so well now. I can swing the golf clubs again and prepare food at ease. Thanks Dr. Choy and staff. read more

I think Dr. Choy is a miracle worker. I've gone to him as I started CrossFit about a year ago and started feeling pains I had not felt prior to CrossFit. As someone that has not been very active his whole life and starting an intense workout program after the age of 40, it was only a matter of time that I felt pain in areas I have not used very much. Dr. Choy helped fix my lower back issues through Active Release Therapy (ART) and explaining why my lower back was hurting. It was more a result of my hips and hamstrings that caused my pain. Through ART and exercises to do at home, I can say that my lower back pain has gone away. Not to mention, my deadlift one rep max has increased since Dr. Choy helped fix the pain. In addition, I recently hurt my shoulder and similar to my experiences with my lower back, I'm better. I can't say enough great things about Dr. Choy and his wonderful office staff. If you're hesitant based on what you may not know or heard about chiro, this is where I was before going to Dr. Choy. I am now a firm believer in how chiro can help increase my ability to CrossFit and function on a daily basis. read more

The only Chiro/sport medicine that has ever done anything for me. I feel as though a lot of chiropractors either don't have the knowledge or the care last generic methods and using tools to assist them; here I truly feel as though the issues are being looked for , found and addressed. I wouldn't choose anywhere else. read more

Ok yes there is an extra fee for ART that isn't covered by insurance. But it's not a crazy amount and Dr. Choy is worth every penny. After just a few visits he cured my plantar fasciitis that had been plaguing me for 2 years by that point. My podiatrist had done all he could and was recommending surgery for both my feet. As a last resort (should have been my first choice) I decided to see if a Chiropractor could help. Not only did I get immediate improvement; now over a year later and I still have no problem with my feet. Starting going in for shoulder tendonitis and some hip problems and again what seems like simple stretchs are already making a huge improvement and I'm still able to exercise. I highly recommend. read more

We've been coming here for years now and I'm not sure why I hadn't written a review until now! I have to say that Dr. Choy, Shelley and staff are all great! Very knowledgeable and to the point. They have always been upfront with all the costs. My wife and I have never been to a chiropractor that utilizes the A.R.Technique, but it definitely helped with my neck and shoulder issues. They printed out forms to which we could improve our posture by doing different stretching techniques. We walk in with stiff necks and backs, but we walk out much more relaxed!! Highly recommended!! read more

I am a competitive athlete and Dr. Choy is my go to when I've got nagging aches and pains, or just need maintenance. His chiropractic and ART skills are phenomenal. I will have to say I am most thankful for his help in rehabbing my shoulder post surgery. I had my labrum, rotator cuff, and bicep tendon repaired. Dr. Choy helped me get back full range of motion after being in a sling for weeks. He genuinely cares for his patients and is a miracle worker. read more

Based on a referral from another health professional, I reached out to this chiropractor. The office is very busy, and the assistant who was supposed to check in with Dr. Choy on his availability for more urgent situations dropped the ball and did not follow through as assured. Nor did the second assistant when I called back to check. Follow through on customer service could be worked on. They're nice, but it's more of a "Sorry, we can't do anything for you" attitude. My first impression is that they may be turning into an office that is growing too fast for new business. I had luck reaching out to another chiropractor in the area who could take me in. read more

Dr. Martin Choy's work is incredible! He is the only one that explains what the issue is and how to correct it. His work is like magic for me and usually within one appointment I am back to feeling my usual mobility without any problems. The staff is always friendly and professional as well. I highly recommend him and his talents in ART. read more

I was having a lot of pain in my leg, glute, and hamstring and decided to go see Dr. Choy based on his proximity to my work and awesome yelp reviews. I couldn't be happier with my selection. Martin is ultra laid back and very professional. He seeks out problem areas effortlessly and whips them back into shape. After just a handful of visits I am a regularly functioning human being again. The whole staff is upbeat, warm, and welcoming. The only downside is that I soon won't have a reason to go back. read more

I made an appointment with them bc they take my insurance. My copay is $15. The receptionist tells me this covers only a spinal manipulations. I would have to pay at least another $40 in addition to my copay. Why did they not tell me this over the phone? Is this a bait and switch? I have been using this insurance for 20 years and never had a situation like this where I had to pay extra. I called my insurance. They looked up my coverage and I have more coverage than manipulations! It was wrong of them to ask for more money. It is a breech of contract with my insurance. Just to let you know what they are up to and for you to report any suspicious business practices. I will not be going back. Lack of integrity. read more

Dr Choy is a great find. I do a lot of martial arts so I'm excellent at hurting myself. I walk into his office in pain and I walk out pain free. I've mainly seen Dr Choy for ART treatments and while they hurt A LOT, they are also extremely effective. He is always very friendly and helpful and basically tells me, "If it's still bothering you come back, if not then I'll see you the next time you hurt yourself!" The office is great. They are all knowledgeable, helpful, and genuinely seem to be happy to see me there. read more

Can't believe I haven't written a review yet! Dr. Choy is skilled in his profession ! I always leave feeling better, and the adjustments aren't a temporary fix, but yield longterm improvements to my health. Moreover, Dr.Choy takes time to answer questions and explain the adjustments given. Lastly, I bring my toddler in with me for the adjustments, and the staff extremely friendly and helpful when my babe gets squirmy. read more

I'm a competitive powerlifter and USAPL coach. The best advice to give all my lifters is find a knowledge chiropractor. Dr Choy is the best. He has years of experience with professional sport teams and has a master level in A.R.T. This is a person you want to go to if you are lifter. read more

I started going to Dr Choy for Active Release Techniques (ART) treatments about 3 weeks after I strained my calves; i wish I would have went sooner.. I would feel pain walking then after the first ART appt I was running again two days later. After 3 treatments I was back into full training,15+mi runs and 100mi rides, with little to no pain. Calf is doing well. Super nice guy and great staff - he is also great with accommodating your schedule for an appt time. Highly recommend read more

I was looking for a chiropractor that offers ART and the Graston Technique for a lingering plantar fasciitis that I had, hip pain, and some really tender calves/shins from running. I'm 'trying' to train for a half-marathon and didn't feel as if I could continue if I didn't get some help and healing for my aches/pains. When I looked for a place in Pasadena that did ART/Graston I came across Choy Chiropractic with good reviews. I knew from the first call that I was in good hands. Jessica is fantastic and was able to get me an appointment almost immediately with Dr. Snow. After my first treatment I told my boyfriend, "I can't wait to run on my new legs!" He laughed at me, but run I did....I increased by 2 miles in the few months I've been going here. Dr. Christian Snow is very professional and extremely knowledgeable. In the few months I've been coming here the pain in my foot is almost entirely gone, and I couldn't be happier. My legs/hip no longer hurt on my runs and I'm so grateful. Jessica at the front is such a sincerely nice person that it makes everything positive before you even see the doctor, and then he comes in, really listens to your pain complaints, and addresses them one by one. I couldn't give a higher recommendation to Choy Chiropractic and will be coming here for all my running aches/pains, read more

I have seen dr. brown twice now and so far he is pretty good. He knows what he is talking about and really takes his time. Not a drive by appointment but really deep dives into issues, which I appreciate. Has given me a few stretches to do that will help with my back tension and so far so good. read more

Holy Moly! I am left speechless after seeing Dr.Choy today. I thought I had a torn rotator cuff and he quickly was able to identify the problem and provide immediate relief of the pain. He also provided some exercises to help return flexibility to my shoulder. Now I have a real solution and don't have to go through weeks of PT and a MRI. I can recommend Choy Chiropractic without hesitation.I am looking forward to a good night sleep without pain. read more

Dr. Martin Choy gets 5 starts in my book. When a practitioner's focus is to place your body in its optimal health status so that you can return to your life, and activities rather then becoming dependent on his adjustments, you know this professional has your best interest in mind. I never worry when I send my clients to him. I know as a Master Trainer at 24 Hour Fitness, and having trained numerous individuals that had problems that prevented them from progressing toward their goals, I can count on sound work done to my clients by Dr. Choy. Every client always gets better sooner, and can return to regular training. They are also wiser after learning about their kinetic chain weakness'. After Dr. Choy's full assessments, he always provides me with sound and detailed info about the clients that allows me to proceed with even more focus. One very noteworthy thing about Dr. Choy is his outlook as well. I had an issue with my own spine. I saw Dr. Choy for it and found that his affect on my outlook about my own injury was extremely positive. After coming from my Otho's visit with great worry about my condition, Dr. Choy alleviated my concerns and gave me hope to keep enjoying my life and working out the way I had been. He provided care to the affected area and gave me enough working science/knowledge as to what was happening to me. Because he was able to give me confidence that I could continue to utilize my problem areas, my own hard work in the gym combined with the Active Release Therapies he did on me has restored me to high functioning status again. I can say full well that with Dr. Choy's input, I am seeing people regain their lives at a greater pace then without and I am definitely counted amongst those who benefited greatly! read more

Nothing but AMAZING things to say! ART healed my knee injury and I go back every now and then for a tune up! Dr Choy is so friendly and great and KNOWS WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT. read more

Dr Choy is a lifesaver!! I wouldn't trust anyone else with my back/neck issues. He's extremely knowledgeable and tries to help you long term not just a quick fix. Another bonus is his amazing staff! I'm so thankful to have found Dr. Choy! read more

I injured my knee pretty severely in October of 2010. I'm lucky enough to have health insurance, but a couple of rounds through physical therapy and a few visits with an orthopedist weren't cutting it. I was in steady pain, and worse yet, my range of motion and mobility were decreasing. I was referred to Martin Choy by Lois at PRI, as I was out of approved PT visits. She let me know that she had a number of clients who highly recommended him and ART, and had great results. I've had not-great experiences with chiropractors in the past, but I was hurting and desperate and sick of relying on other people for basic things. I did a whole lot of reading about ART before my visit, and was nervous about the intensity. I have a pretty high pain tolerance generally, but the chronic knee pain and related low back and hip pain were taking their toll. My ability to deal with new pain was really limited. I had also been hurting for so long at that point that I came in with low expectations, and really didn't think I'd see any change for several months, if I was lucky. Boy was I wrong! Did it hurt? Yes. Absolutely. It's kind of like getting really, really intense shiatsu while using the muscles that the masseuse is working on. The first few sessions brought tears to my eyes. The pain is sharp, but brief. And the results are amazing. I got up off of the table and was moving better than I had in months. I could rest weight on the bad knee, had better range of motion, and had far less pain than when I walked in. Any pain felt during the session was absolutely worth it. Unquestionably so. I fully expected to be put on some expensive program that would last forever. I was also wrong about that. I think I saw Martin a second time that week, then once a week for the next three, and tapered off to where I am now which is tune ups as needed. The improvements in pain levels and range of motion have been steady, and have lasted. When I actually do the exercise homework, the results are magnified. I only need to come back now when I either get lazy or when I push myself too hard. Martin is very kind, and truly understands what he is doing. He coordinated my care with Lois the physical therapist, and gave fully detailed information to my personal trainer. He has always been available for questions, and pushes me to work just a little harder. He has been full of praise about the improvements that I've made, and encourages me on a positive path. Working with Martin has been a key component in my recovery. I truly believe that without him, I'd still be fighting to get back range of motion. Instead, I am doing things like walking 10 miles in a day and not realizing it until I look at my pedometer. Shelly, the office manager, is warm and friendly. Mr. Choy's assistant, whose name I always forget (sorry!), is also fantastic. The office is charming and I've always found street parking with no difficulty. The early morning appointments have allowed me to come in without missing work. He even has a Keurig, so I can take a coffee to go! Wear your workout clothes and bring your work clothes; you can change there and be on your way. read more

4.5 stars (because there's always room for improvement, no?). But I thought Martin was great. A former assistant trainer for the San Diego Chargers, he showed me ways to combat my upper cross syndrome through stretching and exercises. Who knew that a lifetime of pushups could do so much damage? Once I had made some good improvement, he sent me on my way and said to schedule an appointment if I was ever in pain again. I feel better than I've felt in a couple years. Thanks Martin. read more