I am an avid competitive runner who recently faced a tough back injury this summer that left me unable to enjoy my favorite activity. When I first visited Sara Van Dyke in early August, I was uncertain about the nature of my injury. Initially, I believed it to be a hip issue, but it turned out to be a nerve problem in my back. The pain was so intense that it brought me to a low point in mid-August when I had to disappoint my beloved dog, Sidney, by being unable to take her on a walk. It was a heartbreaking moment for me. Things started looking up when I began my treatment at Dash Chiropractic. Sara set me on a path to recovery that I cannot thank her enough for. It was tough and required dedication. There were tearful moments at airports trying to drag my luggage around and failed attempts to run for just a minute during my walks. I even contemplated the possibility that I might never be able to run again. Throughout this challenging process, Sara's expertise and unwavering support made all the difference. She meticulously assessed my condition, adjusted my treatment plan accordingly, and provided me with invaluable guidance every step of the way. Even the tiniest signs of progress became beacons of hope, such as realizing I could stop at a stop sign without my muscles seizing up. Sara's ability to recognize and celebrate these small victories truly propelled me forward. Miraculously, after just two months of treatment, I am thrilled to announce that I am back on track and enjoying running without back pain. I cannot express enough gratitude for having found Sara Van Dyke and her exceptional talent as a chiropractor. I wholeheartedly recommend Sara Van Dyke and Dash Chiropractic to anyone seeking exceptional chiropractic care. Her understanding of the athlete's mindset, paired with her remarkable skills as a practitioner, sets her apart. Thank you, Sara, for getting me back running! read more

Dr. Sara is terrific and helped both myself and my son get back to competitive running after similar disc injuries. My son got injured during a workout right before track season started in March and he couldn't even walk comfortably because he was in so much pain. I was thinking his whole track season would be ruined, but Dr Sara quickly identified the injury and tailored a treatment plan and exercises to get him back to running. Within 3 weeks he was running and in 4 weeks he was doing workouts and ended up crushing track season and making it to CIF Finals with complete resolution of the injury. I got a very similar injury right after him and needed to get better quickly to start training for the Boston Marathon. I had taken a lot of time off trying to heal it, but it wasn getting better even with extended rest from running. Just sitting was painful, so I decided to see if Dr.Sara could help me too. My injury was more stubborn than my son''s, but she was so determined to get me feeling better and never gave up trying many different treatment modalities until she finally identified what worked. i literally thought being in pain was my new normal and did not think she would be able to help me. However, her tenacity paid off and she fixed me and I was able to train for Boston Marathon pain-free. On top of it all she taught us both exercises that we can continue to do to maintain our disc in spine health to hopefully avoid injuries in the future. She also helped us to understand what level of discomfort is OK to continue running through coming back from an injury and what is not OK. That is refreshing since most PTs I have seen in the past usually want you to stop running for a while. It probably helps that she is an elite runner herself! My family highly recommends Dr. Sara at Dash Chiropractic! read more

I don't ever write reviews, but this one is much deserved! I have been dealing with an ongoing itband injury for almost a year now. I've been through a sports medicine specialist, physical therapist (through my primary doctor), and 2 sports chiropractors, before I was given Dr. Sara's contact information. I was about to give up running in all, due to the endless dead end roads I had been down with the others and overall disheartening the situation. Some only recommending medication/injections and others jumping to expensive workout plans without looking for the root cause of the injury. I felt confident as I contacted Dr. Sara through the referral of a local run club, which was great coming from people with similar interest and working with someone who is physically active as well. Dr Sara and I drove straight into it, working the issue from different angles, with some trial and error, I was able to start running again, slowly building up miles with the help of different stretching techniques and strength training. Unlike the others I had worked with, Dr Sara always kept me in the loop of what the game plan was, spending extra time with me during our visits.. it was refreshing that i was finally working with someone who actually cared to help me get better.. unlike a few of the previous Dr's. I went from the injury limiting me to 1-2 1.5 mile runs a week, ending with pain to 4 runs a week, averaging 24-30 miles. I highly recommend her and cannot thank her enough! read more

When I first started working with Dr. Sara Van Dyke, I was dealing with a multitude of hip/mobility issues and some Achilles pain that popped up after coming off running the US Olympic Trials (marathon). Sara was super thorough in conducting a full body exam test to see what could be the cause and she assigned me a set of exercises each week to keep up with and strengthen my hips and back. She was super persistent in figuring out the root cause of my Achilles pain, and in conducting all sorts of mobility tests. I've been dealing with achilles something discomfort since running in college and after many different tests and exercises, we found a few that have seemed to do the trick! I haven't had any pain since working with her (it's been a couple of months of work) and I've set a couple new PRs while time trialing pain free!:) Sara really cares about figuring out the source and in following up with you. She also cares about your well being and is extremely knowledgeable. I found it easy to trust her during the process and in following her exercises; this is in large part due to her also being a former collegiate runner/current elite runner as well. She knows her stuff!! Go see her! She's the best!!:) read more

Dr.Sara Van Dyke really knows what she's doing. After years of lower back pain from running at a D1 level, and finally tweaking something in my back during weights, I decided it was time to seek real help. The doctors I had access to locally saw no big issue so they cleared me and called it a day. So I turned to Dr.Van Dyke. She always made me feel like my pain was important and curable and I could easily tell everything she explained to me, or had me do, was done with intention and an incredibly through understanding of the human body. Because I wasn't in the area, my only option was to book virtual appointments, of which I was a bit skeptical. But with her ability to communicate, use the scientific method to assess me, and her lasting patience, it really didn't matter that we weren't in the same room. Within a week I was feeling noticeably better and I was able to run, walk, and go to bed pain free! It took me a little longer to be able to pick up a barbell again, but her optimism and new ideas each week kept me motivated. Dr. Sara Van Dyke is not only a convenient choice (with her virtual appointments), but is an incredible chiropractor and I could not thank her enough! read more

I am beyond grateful that I found Dr. Van Dyke. I injured myself 2 years ago in the gym...lower back and sciatic issues. I saw several Chiropractors that never really listened to me and only provided temporary relief. The pain would always return. After my last flare up, I was desperate for help. I found Dr. Van Dyke on YouTube and listened to what she had to say. I knew she was different and would be able to finally heal me fully and properly. From the moment I met her, she really listened to my story and understood the pain that I was feeling. I could tell that she would do everything possible to help me. The difference that I felt, from my very 1st visit, was like night and day. We established a clear plan of action and as long as I do the homework that she gives, I'm improving every day. My low back pain has disappeared and my sciatic issues are diminishing considerably. And, I'm running again! I feel like I'm finally on a permanent road to recovery. Dr. Van Dyke is a genuinely kind and knowledgeable Dr. If you're in pain, definitely go see her. I know she'll be able to help you, the same way she helped me. read more

In my first zoom visit, Dr. Van Dyke was able to diagnose my injury and prescribed a simple stretch that eliminated my pain. I've been struggling with Achilles heel pain and stiffness for 6 years that prevents me from running and hiking. I even had surgery on it 3 years ago (after exhausting all other physical therapy and orthopedic options) that provided minimal relief. I thought I had tried everything and accepted I would live with this pain for the rest of my life. But on my first visit, I was shocked that my pain was nerve related and a simple series of stretches and exercises (all through zoom!) have me feeling 100% better! I am confident that working with Dr. Van Dyke will keep me on the path to a full recovery and back to running and hiking without limits. I was even able to make a rush appointment for my boyfriend when he hurt his back, and Dr. Van Dyke had him back to normal within a few days - again over zoom. I highly recommend Dash Chiropractic for your sports injury or other pain that's been hard to solve! Dr. Van Dyke will get to the bottom of it and treat the root problem. read more

After racing my first collegiate 10,000m track race, my hamstrings were absolutely shot. Like, to the point of only being able to warm down 3/4 of a mile (for reference I normally warm down 2-3miles). I took a day off and several easy days but they were not getting better. I was referred to Dr. Sara Van Dyke by my track coach (coincidentally Dr. Sara's former coach) and scheduled my appointment. I'd seen chiropractors before and honestly wasn't sure how much she'd be able to help and wasn't holding my breath. But Seeing Sara was the BEST decision I could have made for the remainder of my track season. in the first consultation she spent 45 minutes trying to understand the root, extent, and severity of my injury. I felt listened to, cared about, and thoroughly examined. Dr. Sara makes a point to spend time with her patients so as not to misdiagnose and to truly understand what's going on how to fix it. We worked through multiple exercises and did follow up PT. She kept me healthy and able to compete, which is truly the best gift. I Cant recommend Sara enough. read more

I made an appointment with Dr. Sara because I had been experiencing pain in both of my achilles for about a year. Before seeing Dr. Sara I thought the pain must be originating directly from the achilles tendon. However, after examining me and having me perform a few exercises, Dr. Sara explained the pain was probably nerve related which I would have never figured out on my own. She gave me some pre-workout exercises to help alleviate the pain as well as some exercises to correct and strengthen the issue in the long term. I am very grateful for Dr. Sara's knowledge and for how much she cares about helping her patients. My pain has gotten much better and has been much more manageable since seeing her and getting her advice. I highly recommend anyone who needs some help and some answers to go see her because she will help you discover the root of the issue and it will prevent you from wasting your time doing things that are useless for improving your pain. Dr. Sara's passion and care for her patients is unmatched! read more

I'll start by saying I don't usually give reviews, but Dr. Sara deserves it. I am a fairly young, active guy, who has had a lingering upper back/neck issue for years. I always assumed the way to fix it was to stretch and workout more, but over the years it never seemed to get better. Eventually, I gave up hope and assumed it was something that was permanent. Things changed though once I met Dr. Sara. After a few sessions, she was able to pinpoint what needed to be done, and after a few months, I felt like a new man. My body feels like it's 21 again, and I now know the exercises that are needed on an ongoing basis to keep the pain from coming back. And as a side note...Dr. Sara was the one who told me that I no longer needed to come to her. She fixed the issue, checked in with me regularly, and continues to be my first point of contact for any issues my body experiences. I'll be a lifelong client because I know that she is trustworthy, experienced, and has my best interest in mind. Thank you Dr. Sara! read more

I had been struggling with knee pain for almost 7 months before I finally convinced myself to see a physical therapist. I had one virtual consultation with Dr. Sara Van Dyke and while I felt like it was going to be impossible to figure out what was wrong with me, she gave me ONE exercise that fixed my knee pain completely! Her knowledge and expertise is unbelievable. I only wish I went to see her earlier. When I ended up getting back pain a month later, she was able to assess my pain and give me a couple exercises to fix it. What I really valued was that she explained what each exercise was doing and how it was going to improve my back injury and my overall strength. She has also prepared me with the knowledge and training plans to prevent injuries in the future which is very important to me. I am running stronger and faster now in comparison to my "pre-injury self" from last year. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone in pain or anyone just looking to get stronger! So grateful for you Sara! Thank you! read more

I am a competitive crossfiter that came to Dr. Van Dyke a month before one of my crossfit competitions last year. I was unable to lift my arm due to a shoulder injury. I didn't think I would be able to compete in my compitition let alone complete the 8 events! Doctor Van Dyke gave me workouts to not only get my shoulder feeling good enough to compete, she also gave me workouts to strengthen it. I had to see Dr. Van Dyke again recently for some pain that would flare up in my elbow whenever I did some Olympic Lifting and she was able to pinpoint the problem and have the pain gone within 2 weeks! We are still working together on strengthening my shoulders and elbows but I feel better than ever!! Doctor Van Dyke knows her stuff and wants to help you feel your best, so that you can perform your best! read more

Dr. Sara has been very helpful and knowledgeable. I came to her with a wide variety of issues, lower back pain, shoulder pain, tightness on my right glute, calve and abdomen, some which I have struggled with for several years now and she was able to prescribe me exercises that helped not only manage the pain but also strengthen the muscles that were under active. I saw a huge improvement with my lower back pain and shoulder pain which I am thrilled about and now have go to exercises for maintanance. Dr. Sara is great at taking different approaches when she sees something is not working and always takes the time to explain the reason behind her recommendations. I would highly recommend Dr. Sara to anyone experiencing similar problems, athletes or anyone in need of chiropractic care. read more

A week after my car accident, I came to DASH for neck discomfort and extreme tightness. I couldn't even tilt my head from side to side easily. After meeting with Dr. Van Dyke, she was able to come up with a treatment plan, perform some treatment in house and give me a few home exercises as well. Needless to say I feel great today! So if you are looking for a Chiropractor that will truly listen to what you have to say and will come up with a designated treatment plan to work with your needs and wants, then go to DASH! Each of my three visits felt genuine and she really took more than adequate time with me, so I never felt rushed in or out. read more

I had calf pain in both my legs that would not go away for about a month. I tried various exercises and even took time off from running but the pain was still there. It just seemed to be getting worse. After working with Dr. Van Dyke for three weeks, the pain went away! This is the second time that she has brought me back from a stubborn injury. The best part was that I didn't even have to take a single day off while working with her! Oh and get this: it was all through Zoom! If you're feeling any kind of pain and would like to work with someone who won't just say "take some time off", then Dr. Van Dyke is your best option! read more

This is an update.... Once again words cannot express my deepest gratitude to Dr. Sara for her "magic hands and guidance". Because of her acuteness to identifying my 'root cause' of my low back and debilitating pain, then providing the correct treatment, I am still after 7 months with little to no pain. I am disciplined about my daily stretches and exercises as taught by Dr. Sara. I truly was flirting with a wheelchair but thanks to her guidance I can live my lifestyle, long walks, gym, etc., and even get out of a car without my husband's help or tears. THANK YOU DR. SARA, you are the BEST! read more

I came to Dr. Sara van Dyke with a number of running injuries including Achilles problems. Over the years, I have kind of assumed that Achilles problems come with the territory of running and that these are difficult to treat. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the effectiveness of Sara's methods. She is extremely knowledgeable about injuries and connected my foot problems to a number of weaknesses that can be addressed by specific strength exercises. Overall, I found Sara's help to be tremendously helpful - it put me on a path of running pain free. Highly recommended. read more

Dr. Sara is a fabulous chiropractor, anytime I have any nagging issues or injuries she is always able to diagnose it and find some great exercises for me to do that immediately help fix the problem. A great example of this is how I was having some mid-to-low back issues in November and she quickly figured out the problem and had me doing exercises and stretches that helped me to be able to carry a heavy camera that night for work while running along the sidelines. I've seen her for foot and ankle pain, neck, shoulders, and back pain. Thank you, Dr. Sara! read more

Most knowledgeable, caring and helpful Chiropractor, I have dealt with in my athletic career! She has helped me in person and now satellite, halfway across the world. She puts her patients needs at top priority. Thanks to her expertise and time, I have climbed back to top performances in Track & Field and even qualified for the Olympic Team Trials and World Champs Team. Sara's guidance played a key role in this! She has been helping me with shoulder, groin and knee pains successfully. Worth every penny as our health is our wealth. read more