Problem : Our healthcare system is broken. Most doctors can't take the time to understand your…read moretotal health and fitness picture and their focus is on symptom based care... Solution : Dr Roger Mignosa is that rare and brilliant physician who is all about your best, healthiest you! His focus is finding the cause of what ails you. Whether seeing him for a sports injury or teaching you how to best participate in your own best healthcare program...get in and see him as I'm certain his practice will fill soon!

I've known Dr. Roger Mignosa for years. He is a healer, teacher, thinker, and doctor. His…read moreremarkable empathy and compassion for his patients is rooted in deep knowledge and experience. I have seen him repeatedly and felt the lasting affects of his treatment. I have recommended him to family members who have made progress beyond their wildest expectations. I can without hesitation tell you this with my open heart, Roger is a very special Doctor. Working with him has changed my life for the better.

Dr. Kieffer is a gifted and skilled individual…read more Our daughter was born via induced labor two weeks early. At about two months old she started having problems with digestion, and was in obvious pain. Sometimes she would cry and then scream herself to sleep after eating. She was on breast milk and we tried different brands of formula and all sorts of combinations to try to ease her digestive problems. She would struggle and struggle to have a BM, her whole body tense and contracting, and when she did it was a small but non-productive explosion. She was born very content but her life was becoming a cycle of waking up hungry, eating, crying/screaming, and sleep. My wife and I were very concerned. We knew we had more than a "colicky" baby as out GP had told us. My wife committed herself to finding a solution and started researching the symptoms. It was a conversation with a friend of hers that brought up Osteopathy, as her friend's daughter had been relieved of acid reflux problems through Osteopathic treatment. My wife found Dr. Kieffer through an extensive search for DOs with specific abilities and familiarity with infants. Within minutes of sitting down with Dr. Kieffer I felt we were on the right path. Dr. Kieffer started out by asking about the pregnancy. She wanted to go back to learn what she could about our daughter's time in the womb. Obviously she wanted foundational information before determining a course of treatment, or if Osteopathic treatment was even an option. After a lengthy conversation she began examining our daughter. What happened next was awesome. Our tired, tense, fidgety infant "melted" in Dr. Kieffer's hands on the exam table as Dr. Kieffer worked her "magic". As she gently and slowly used her skilled and practiced hands to work with our daughter my confidence in our decision grew. Dr. Kieffer was soothing and comforting to our daughter and it was obvious our daughter was feeling relief immediately. That night after we got home from that very first visit our daughter had the best night of sleep she had since entering this world. So did we! We followed up with three more visits. Each time Dr. Kieffer used her skills, knowledge and ability to gently work with our daughter and each time we saw our daughter becoming a happier baby as a result. After the fourth visit Dr. Kieffer advised that our daughter seemed to be doing well and she didn't see a need for more treatments unless symptoms reappeared. We were prepared to go for treatment as long as it took. Obviously Dr. Keiffer isn't in this practice for the money, she genuinely wants to help people feel better. Now a little over four months old, our daughter is a very happy, healthy "normal" baby that sleeps like champ, has a healthy appetite, normal BMs, and is learning to laugh at silly faces and make a variety of funny noises. In my opinion Dr. Kieffer greatly improved our daughter's quality of life. As a parent I am very grateful for her skilled treatment of my daughter. If you or someone you know has a baby that is more than just a little colicky, or seems to be having trouble with digestion or sleep I very strongly recommend a consult with Dr. Kieffer.

If you've never visited an osteopath, please suspend disbelief for the purposes of this review. I…read morewas a skeptic once, before I married my wife, whose family has been committed loyalists for decades. One Xmas, about three years ago, she gave me the gift of a visit to a "D.O." (not hers, as she was not taking new patients at the time)-- instead, I went to see Dr. Kieffer, and I'm glad. Think holistic medicine, fully clothed treatments, and unbelievable results. I had suffered from allergies for almost my entire adult life. Two visits in, I ditched the inhalant, and I've been allergy-free since. Lower back pain? Gone. Now, I schedule a visit about once every six months for a check/tune-up, and I feel better than ever before. I'm a believer, and I think you will be too.

Dr. Cohen gets the highest marks when it comes to healing. Within minutes, he addressed, found, and…read morerepaired a problem I'd been having since I was 35. I am 72. No amount of orthopedic or physical therapy had helped --the problem was structural. The fix? A temporary 9mm heel lift that got my pelvis moving correctly. (And that is not even what I saw him for!) People mention the price and, although it took a couple months to get the check, Medicare covered a lot of the cost. Because health insurance doesn't ever reveal to us how much MD's are actually charging for their services, we assume they are cheap or "free". They are not. They are very expensive. Top osteopaths like Dr. Cohen are healers, in the best sense of the word. They go through the same training, study, residency as MD's. But MD's can only test, diagnose, and give a prescription drug or surgery --the American way! Unless it's catastrophic ICU, I prefer being healed. I like to stay ahead of the game. Lastly, I have history of long-term emotional trauma, complicated by a recent concussion. That is what I went in for help with. I tried many things to recover yet Dr Cohen helped far more than any of the other standard treatments did. I highly recommended several sessions in a row, a week apart, to get full benefit of his work. I can't say enough good about his work. Highly recommend!

Dr. Cohen is not just a doctor - he is a healer. He is kind and compassionate and takes time to…read morelisten carefully to you as he cares for you. I had back pain once that was so bad I could hardly walk. I went to him and immediately the next day it was so much better I could walk and just a few days later I was completely pain free. He healed me without medication - and just with one visit. His kindness, compassion and holistic approach - non invasive and without relying on medication is the epitome of health care. Not to mention he healed my back pain which was so debilitating - to where I could not only walk again, but was pain free with just a few visits. I am so very thankful to know that I have a doctor, a healer, who is so effective as well as kind and compassionate.

"If pain is your problem, whether just intermittent, frequent…read moreor constant, chronic and unrelenting, you know it honors no boundaries! It robs you of your joy! Please take our advice and seek help TODAY from Physiatrist Dr. Roger Kasendorf. From our experience, he superbly balances compassion with his vast knowledge of potential remedies. He constantly reviews the latest medical research globally on what works and what doesn't. Also, we would want to express special compliments to his intake staff Dianna and Malinda ,who we always found to be gracious and helpful. Bottom line, we highly recommend him if pain is your problem. Professor Bruce and Carole Page

I think, Dr. Kasendorf is the best of all professionals in pain management, knowledgeable, helpful,…read moreand besides all of that - a wonderful human being, with a great sense of humor. I have been a patient of his practice for over a decade (on a monthly basis for so many years!) I'm suffering from severe chronic pain in many areas of the body, and require a lot of medications and injections. I cannot thank him enough for his care and support. He treats you in the most respectful way, kindly addresses all questions, trying to find the best care for your condition, and never afraid to change the approach and/or to try something else. As for his front office, I'm surprised to hear that somebody had a negative experience. Personally, I have never had a problem with scheduling/rescheduling visits, handling my prescriptions and insurance needs. The staff is responsive to calls, helpful with requests and overall pretty efficient (which is rare these days!)

We came to visit Dr Chen's office about 3 weeks ago. We're so glad we found her via Osteopathic…read morecenter we were looking for Dr Shawn but he wasn't available. Dr Chen is a natural healer and amazing Osteopath, Acupuncture, Naturopathic/Holistic Doctor. My son was diagnosed with multiple food and environmental allergies. The stress of having a child with multiple food allergies is real. So we lived with EpiPens and food restrictions with him. It's not easy for us having a kid with peanuts, dairy, dog and cats allergies. We believe that Naturopaths improve health by treating the person holistically, tapping a person's own internal body, mind, and spirit resources. Our first visit session with Dr Chen was 30 mins consultation and 30mins trial treatments (acupuncture, osteopathic manipulation) She also gives us simple exercises at home, food recommendation and supplements/ lifestyle changes. My son feels better after the first treatment he had a restful sleep that night. Dr Chen also sent us follow up emails for post treatments recovery tips, and detox, nutrition and natural remedies such as medicinal herbs and foods rather than conventional drugs. I highly recommend this ND. Her office clinic has good vibes and positive energy! Located at Osteopathic Center for Children. However, she didn't take our insurance (HMO) but we can get it reimburse thru PT and Osteopathic bill. We will be coming back for another treatment for sure. To schedule an appointment with her was pretty easy via online : healingstationsd.appointy.com

Let me start by saying after I left Dr. Chen's office, I immediately recommended her to all my…read moreco-workers and friends. She takes my insurance. I'm converted. I was seeing a chiropractor, an acupuncturist, an MD, a nutritionalist, and many other specialists. No more. Dr. Chen is a "one-stop shop." I no longer have to see all those other doctors. What a relief. Dr. Chen is so intuitive. Within minutes she knew all the things that have been ailing me just by examining me. She also explained things to me in such an understandable way. She is very articulate, very kind and very soft. She constantly informed me. She is very whole-istic. She sees the entire body rather than symptoms. When I got to the office, she offered me tea while I waited. Her office is clean, professional and very peaceful. I waited 15 minutes for my appointment. After our thorough session, she immediately followed up with me via email with the suggestions she offered during our session. Her website is very user friendly and she is very responsive via email and her website. I am so grateful to have had the privilege to see her. She is amazing. See for yourself.

Oldřiškl is mazing... ri byoll I always resonate well with heart centered practitioners; she is…read moredefinitely one! I am slow to trust, but I trusted her enough to go unconscious during her session... She works gently and profoundly, and she's quite gifted. I want to have more sessions l B B uwith her as your schedule allows, and I highly recommend her if you want to look within yourself and he'll

My vertigo is gone after only one session and my abdominal problems almost disappeared after…read moreanother session!Oldriska has a very calm,relaxing energy and a magical touch.I still couldn't understand fully how Craniosacral Therapy works but for me the important part is that it worked!!! I feel so grateful and definitely recommend her as a great craniosacral therapist.

My wife had been to Dr. Matson prior to us leaving SD - upon moving back she recommended we get…read morephysicals and that I meet with Dr. Matson. Happy to report he took the time to methodically review family and medical histories, had wonderful bedside manner, and was in no hurry whatsoever. I remember being impressed with the time he spent asking probative questions or searching his knowledge before coming to any recommendations/conclusions. Having a compassionate disposition is an absolute must for any doctor. I won't address any specific reviews below, but Dr. Matson is the epitome of what you would expect out of any medical professional of the highest order. Take a moment to read some of the literature in his office, ask him a few questions, and you'll quickly see he's one of the doctors who still really, actually cares about your health and wellbeing. Lastly, I'd like to comment on the front desk nurses. I'll admit I thought they were a bit too curt on the phone at first, but after meeting them in person it's clear they take their job and your time very seriously. You won't be complaining when your Rx is called in and your paperwork is finalized and ready to go before you are... Clockwork! Love it. Thanks Dr. Matson and Co! -Austin

My husband and I have always received excellent care over the years from Dr. Matson. We trust him…read moreimplicitly and he's the only one that can get through to my stubborn husband about certain health issues. Jeanette and the office staff are wonderful and always accommodating. We highly recommend Dr. Matson's care!!

I met with Dr cap for all my obgyn needs for my first child. He has nice bed side manner and…read moreeducated me a lot on all my questions. I didn't feel like he was ever rushing out appointments which was nice. I also liked that he wasn't too over the top with lots and lots of ultra sounds if it wasn't necessary. Midwife Chris ended up delivering my baby. It was an amazing experience, she really was incredible, and I hope I can have her deliver my next baby as well. I feel like I didn't thank her enough for being as good as she was. My whole birth experience was really awesome, especially as a first time mom Will be using them again in the future

Dr. Capetenakis misdiagnosed my Stage IV Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis. I was referred to Dr…read more Capetenakis by a functional medicine doctor, and was hoping that by establishing care with a "boutique medical practice", I would get the care that I so desperately needed. Long story short, I ended up having an excision surgery for Stage IV Endometriosis, and it was so bad that I also ended up needing a bowel resection. For being told multiple times during my visits that my pain was due to ovulation, my fibroids weren't an issue (he had women with 12cm fibroids get pregnant), and that the developing cysts on my ovaries were nothing to be concerned about, it was a genuine shock that my situation was so dire. My doctor that did the excision surgery shared that I had a life expectancy of 5-6 years if I had not been treated. With regard to the office experience, it is a shock that his office does not send out appointment reminders. According to his staff, they are too small. Given that my dog groomer, acupuncturist, and my therapist all manage their own schedules and send automated appointment reminders without issue, that is definitely an area of improvement. Especially when I was charged a $50 no show fee for an appointment that I never scheduled. All in all - they tried. However, when a patient is far too complex they should be referred out to another provider, not told that everything is fine and to move on. If it were his family, I doubt he would have taken the same approach as he did with me.

Osteopathic manipulation at a level of excellence rarely experienced! Growing up with OMT was a…read moreblessing, especially as an (undiagnosed) hEDS patient. But that was a long while ago.... Meeting Dr Halbeisen and receiving treatments from her have been and are a very rare gift. I could belabor the extend of her kindness and knowledge or intuition, all of which are expressed beautifully but it is the level of palpable energy one can feel the minute she lays hands that are truly exceptional. In the authentic tradition of gifted osteopaths,, she literally "reads" the body's signals, giving our body-mind the innate resources to start a riveting healing journey. And is it ever powerful!

Dr. Halbeisen is the most caring and compassionate doctor I know. She is so medically knowledgeable…read moreand is always thinking out of the box for patient care and how to approach the issue at hand to ultimately find a solution that is workable for the patient. Dr. H 's integrity is a 10 plus. As her patient I am grateful how she makes me think about my situation and ALWAYS gives me tips and recommendations to help me process our meetings. It was my lucky day when I met Dr. Halbeisen. There is absolutely no better doctor around. Thank you, Dr. H. It is a privilege and with much gratitude I write this review.

Our family LOVES Dr. Myers!…read more She's thorough, we love that she will ask a million questions to understand what our needs are, as patients. Everything that she does, she will explain to you beforehand WHY she's doing those things. That way, you can see her sound logic, and personally, I've found that when she does this, it eases my fears tremendously. I don't know if the following sentence makes grammatical sense, but I will end this review by saying that, Dr. Myers is the embodiment of "patient-centered care" :)

From the owner: The purpose of San Diego Sports Medicine & Family Health Center (SDSM) is, and has always been, to…read moreconsistently, expertly, and compassionately provide optimal medical care to families, athletes of all levels, and professionals to allow them to live healthy, happy, and purposeful lives.