I had done my research and was so excited to make an appointment with Dr. Justin Hejny. I called to make my 1st appointment and had it all set up with the friendly assistant... and then she asked how I had heard about atlas work and I ANECDOTALLY SHARED that my friend had mentioned that she had heard good things about Dr. Hejny AFTER I TOLD HER I WAS THINKING OF SEEING HIM! . Then things got weird on the phone with the assistant. She got awkward and said that I couldn't see Dr. Hejny because my friend actually sees another doctor in the building (Dr. Berg). So basically, because I mentioned my friend, I would have to see Dr. Berg. I laughed and clarified that I had done all my own research and that my friend had just mentioned that she knew Dr. Hejny. I had no idea who her doctor was and ONLY mentioned her name in case she got something out of my mentioning her. I WAS A NEW PATIENT. I DID MY OWN RESEARCH AND CHOSE DR. HEJNY. I KNEW NOTHING OF DR. BERG AT ALL! I HAVE A RIGHT TO CHOOSE WHO I (A UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL) WOULD LIKE TO SEE. The assistant told me she would have to have a meeting with the office manager to determine if I was "allowed" to see Dr. Hejny. Now (one week later) I was told that he would not accept me as a new patient because I had mentioned my friend's name. I would have to see Dr. Berg instead. (Who I knew nothing of, because they have separate websites!) That is ridiculous. I will not be bullied into seeing a Dr. that I did not choose... It would hinder the relationship from the start. So now I can't experience the benefits of Dr. Hejny' s work because two doctors want to claim property rights on patients. I am not property, and I will never go to a clinic that revokes my right to choose my care provider. Grow up and learn to play in the sandbox together. So thank you for nothing, Dr. Hejny and Dr. Berg. Dr. Hejny, I had really been looking forward to meeting you so that I could experience atlas care, and it's kind of unbelievable to have been rejected. Dr. Berg, I will not make an appointment with you because this makes me feel like cattle that has been branded before I've even stepped onto the farm. If you both step back and look at how this appears to a new patient, I think you'll see how foolish it is for you to take away my options before I've ever stepped into your clinic. read more

I'm a massage/shiatsu therapist for a major healthcare system here in the Twin Cities. I first heard about Dr. Hejny from a client of mine who presented with a hip issue, seemingly out of the blue. I worked on him for over a year with this issue as did another massage therapist who specializes in postural restoration but we could not make his hip feel better for more than a day or two. Finally, the day came when he announced to me that his hip pain was miraculously gone. He went on to explain with much joy and near befuddlement that he'd gone to see a chiropractor who specialized in "atlas adjustment" and that he was laid on his side on a table and a small metal rod the size of a pencil came down and tapped him painlessly behind his ear. When he got up, the hip pain that had been plaguing him for so long was gone. I have to admit, I was a little incredulous. But he gave me Dr. Hejny's information and I did a little research. As a bodyworker, I have a pretty good understanding of anatomy but I truly had no idea that our Atlas bone, aka C1, that sits just below our skulls, cannot be adjusted by hand with any kind of accuracy and that although I've been seeing chiropractors regularly since I was a teenager mine had never been addressed, or even mentioned. It was very interesting and compelling information, but, as with so many things in life, I quickly forgot about it and carried on. About a year later I was working on a nurse practitioner who asked me if I'd ever heard of Orthogonal Chiropractics. I said I had but I'd since forgotten about it. She gushed and highly recommended that I consider seeing Dr. Hejny saying "It's a total game-changer." Not a week later I had another nurse bring it up again, this time saying "He's amazing! It will change your life." Now, when you hear such things, you really must pay attention so I took my cue from the universe and this time did some serious research, learning all I could. It became quickly evident that this was a brilliant, stupidly obvious but completely overlooked, simple approach to body alignment. I then started noticing how many of my clients, who were complaining of knee, hip, low back, foot, etc. issues, often had necks that did not quite line up with their spine. I began asking as they laid face-up on my table and I sat at their heads looking down their bodies if they thought their head felt straight and lined up with their spine. Most would say yes. I would then take their heads and shift it to line up squarely and inevitably the client would find that uncomfortable and report as feeling crooked. Hm! I also started noticing how most people's leg lengths were different so I began recommending many of my clients go see Dr. Hejny, even though I'd never even so much as spoken to him. As more and more of my clients saw him I began hearing, feeling and seeing amazing things with them. Again, I was hearing "It's a total game-changer" or "he has given me my life back" and they were so grateful for my recommendation to see him. My clients kept encouraging me to go but I didn't feel the need until I began having some serious issues that no stretching or massage could fix. Finally, I had to go. Without making this review far too long for anyone to read (wait, did that happen about 3 paragraphs back?! My apologies...but, in for a penny, in for a pound as they say!) my experience was exceptional in every aspect, and in many ways, I would never, ever have anticipated. First of all, meeting Dr. Hejny was pure joy. I could see and hear the passion he has for what he does. He knows that he is doing exactly what he was put on this earth to do and that what he is doing is far beyond normal chiropractics. You can clearly see that the relief he is providing for so many who thought there was no relief to be found fills his soul. He is incredibly intelligent and understands the body and all the intricate relationships within. He is compassionate, patient and committed to helping his clients find their way to wellness and just plain feeling good. I'm 55 years old and quite overweight. With every passing year I've been feeling more and more pain in my back, in my knees, in my feet...so many places. I'd resigned myself, accepting that with age (and weight) life just hurts more and I'll power through. Until I had my very crooked atlas adjusted by Dr. Hejny and his brilliantly designed orthogonal machine. It was like the clouds parted, the sun came out and the birds were rejoicing! My horrible foot pain was gone immediately. My knee pain took a couple of weeks. My chronic back injury wasn't waking me at night anymore when I tried to turn. Even the hearing in my right ear improved! Crazy AWESOME! It truly has changed my life, just like everyone said it would! Dr. Hejny is honestly the smartest doctor I've ever met with palpation skills that make me feel like I should go back to school. read more

I visited Dr. Hejny because I was in severe pain. My lower back was strained from a physical job and from carrying around my wonderful, growing 2 year old. It was amazing that adjustments to my Atlas released the pain in my lower back. I felt physically relived after the first session but as I continued through my full treatment plan I have noticed all sorts of additional wellness (better sleep, more energy, renewed posture). Dr. Hejny is knowledgeable and kind. He continues to educate me throughout the process and makes the whole experience welcoming. The Atlas style of chiropractic care is very light, no cracking or crunching of bones, just sensitive well calibrated work. I highly recommend him and his approach. read more

My lower back is really bad. Two back surgeries later I'm now seeing Dr. Hejny for care because he gets to root of my low back problems. Yes, I have flare ups but within a couple days I'm good to go again. He explains everything so I'm not left wondering what he just did. I call him my special "voodoo" doctor. I was skeptical but now I'm a believer. Thank you Dr. Hejny for taking such good care of me and spending the time you do to ensure I'm feeling better before I leave your office! read more

I had chronic neck issues my whole life, and had tried over 20 different chiropractors over the years. There were only three who helped me. That said, Dr Justin Hejny has been the best!!! He has advanced training in a technique called Atlas Orthogonal. He took detailed x-rays and used a gentle device to make exact, minute adjustments that resulted in major improvements for my spine & wellness. No other chiropractor I had ever seen had taken the time & care to gather such detailed x-rays and make a plan BEFORE adjusting me. Dr Hejny really melds the science and art of his craft, and I have total confidence in his skills. His methods are gentle, precise, and thus more powerful and respectful of the wisdom of my own body to heal. The only thing I wish is that Dr Hejny would open a satellite office in the St Paul area. Hint hint, Dr Hejny. read more

Been told by Abbot hospital would be needing hip and neck surgery and after seeing many chiropractors and psychical therapists nothing ever changed but within two months of seeing Dr. Hejny pain has gone away and is more manageable while slowly getting off pain and muscle relaxers. Highly recommended clinic!! read more

I saw Dr. Hejny after injuring my tail bone. I couldn't sit, and it was painful to walk up the stairs. After the first adjustment I felt a 1,000 times better. I have continued to see Dr. Hejny, after suffering from a few horseback riding accidents as a child I had become used to the constant pain in my left shoulder. Not anymore- I am able to go things I couldn't- like kayaking without pain! I live in NYC now and when I come back to visit I usually stop at Dr. Hejny's office straight from the airport. read more