This was my first time seeing a chiropractor, but an exercise coach suggested it might help with my frozen shoulder issues. Not knowing what to expect, I was pleased to find that Dr. Cohen's approach was different, yet complementary to what I was already getting with physical therapy, and I attribute the breakthrough from frozen to thawing with his different methodologies - using KT tape, cupping, fascia scraping, exploring emotional stress, etc. Even seemingly minor adjustments seemed to make a big difference. The office is well-run and has strong COVID protocols. Having massage in-house (Channing) is an added bonus, especially since they share notes between each other and can address what each other is seeing. I always wondered why people went to chiropractors, and now I get it. read more

As far as I'm concerned, Stefan works magic with the body. He is a true Master of Alignment, knowing just the right adjustment to make what's gone out fall gently back into place. Within minutes of starting a treatment with him, I can feel my mind releasing as well as my body, signaling that a deep transformation is taking place. By seamlessly integrating many complementary healing modalities, he is able to unlock deep holdings in the body, whether on a physical, emotional or spiritual level. I happily refer my own clients to him, trusting that they (& me) are in skilled and caring hands! read more

Dr. Cohen is an amazing healer. I tell him that he is going to put himself out of business... before seeing him for my neck issues, I had to see a chiropractor twice a week. After a few sessions with him I was able to come in once and month and now it is only once in a long while when I need a tune up. I've had chronic neck pains and a reverse c curve. I had been visiting another chiropractor for one year and hardly made any progress. I also felt like my visit wasn't specialized for me, but instead a standard routine that he applied to all of his patients. Dr. Cohen is completely different. He pays close attention to my specific needs. Not only has he helped me so much with my neck concerns, but also has gotten rid of the loud snap that my hip did daily as well as the pain that I had in my left knee. The combination of ART (Active release technique) and adjustments is so effective. Dr. Cohen has also helped me with other health concerns. I was very fatigued and sick for a long time and he told me I had an issue with my adrenal glands and gave me some pills which made me 100% better the next day. I also had a rash issue that my general doctor could not figure out for months and after 5 minutes he told me it was a candida overgrowth problem and alas, I was able to get better. I was lucky enough to stumble upon his office just down the street from my apartment. Since then I've moved to SF but still travel the Albany to visit him. The office is clean and the staff is friendly. read more

There's no greater feeling then ripping a drive 300 yards down the middle of the fairway. Unfortunately, for many golfers like me, that can often mean lower back pain from over torquing. I've been to other chiropractors before, but nothing even closely compares to Dr. Cohen. Just last week, I was in so much pain I couldn't even walk up and down the stairs without help. With ONE session, Dr. Cohen 'fixed' me up. I was literally playing golf again the next day. Did this surprise me? No. I've been going to Dr. Cohen for over a year now and I know how talented and in tune he is with my body. If you are an performance athlete like myself, I highly recommend Innate Chiropractic and Dr. Cohen. Your body will be pleased you did. read more

Over the last 3 years I've seen many doctors, specialists, and have gone to physical therapy. Needless to say this has been a very expensive (I don't have any insurance) and frustrating period in my life. I'm an active 33 year old fitness instructor and this knee issue has been limiting and preventing me from doing things that I love (hiking and biking). No one has even come close to figuring out my issues until now! Dr. Cohen is truly amazing, attentive, and highly competent. He looks at the entire body as a whole and looks for the big picture as opposed to just focusing on where you are experiencing pain. For the first time in a long time I am feeling optimistic that we will get to the bottom of this so that I can continue living life to the fullest! I highly recommend Dr. Cohen. read more

I had neck pain at the base of my skull, and the work Stefan performed relieved my pain. I felt much lighter and a deep sense of relaxation when I left. The front desk is very friendly and efficient. read more

I love this Dr. Cohen! This man is a chiropractor like no other, he has so many tools in his toolbox, and is able to diagnose the underlying issue very quickly. He has helped me with my low back, my neck, and my knee, as well as given me easy-to-implement tips on adjusting my posture and gait. He takes the time to look at issues from several different angles, and does what it takes to get it corrected. He has used cups, deep tissue massage, taping, and applied kinesiology to treat my problems, in addition of course, to an adjustment. But because he uses these other modalities, the adjustments actually stick. Plus there is an awesome acupuncturist there as well, I like to go in for back to back treatments! The office has a friendly vibe, and there is a great chair that massages your back and legs while you wait for your appt. I always go early to sit in it. Do check Dr. Cohen out if you want lasting results, and a solid chiropractor for life. read more

I have seen Dr Cohen twice now, and have found him to be knowledgeable and sincerely caring. He takes the time to get to the root of the problem. I highly recommend him read more

I'd never been a fan of chiropractic treatment until I met Dr. Stefan Cohen. He knows his stuff and, what's more, he continues to add more tools/modalities to his tool box on an ongoing basis. Why is that important to his patients? Because he knows many ways to address physical problems. His knowledge of the body, as you might expect, runs deep. Dr. Stefan is helping me address some subtle, yet painful repercussions after a recent car accident. Already, after just two treatments, I'm feeling relief. I also appreciate how he doesn't complicate things. Good posture and alignment are key in maintaining our spines and our physical well-being. That's the approach he takes; the belief he espouses. I'm so grateful to have a go-to practitioner to help me with injuries, wherever I sustain them. I trust Dr. Stefan's expertise. He's a very intuitive, warm, caring practitioner and I most highly recommend him. read more

Dr. Cohen is an amazing specialist whom I'm so grateful to have stumbled upon! I've been seeing him semi-regularly for nearly 5 years now. I also drive from two towns over just to see him, when there are literally dozens of other chiropractors in my immediate vicinity. Years ago we met at a climbing gym in Berkeley where he was giving free spinal evaluations to people using electrical sensory equipment. Being familiar with these scans (having had them before) I wanted to see how I was faring after all the rough treatment I'd been giving myself at work and the gym. It turned out that I was in need of some adjustments, which didn't surprise me as I'd had previous conditions (work injury claims) and was an avid climber. He scanned my girlfriend at the time, who was also in the same trade and climbed regularly, but said she had no alignment problems, so it gave me the sense that he is not out to try and make a buck - which is a reassuring feeling when seeing a medical professional. On that same note, I've also noticed he doesn't try to schedule appointments as frequently as other chiropractors I've seen. Dr. Cohen's practice incorporates spinal adjustments, active muscle release technique (which feels to me like an extremely targeted massage), vortex energy work (which is like reikki), neuro-emotional technique (NET - which is amazing, see this link: http://healing.about.com/od/net/a/net_jgazley.htm ) and applied kinesiology. He can use these techniques to recommend (or warn against) health supplements or agents which we come in contact, which is quite unique. Although not actively practicing, he even has a certificate in Shiatsu (he studied in Kyoto - ask him to speak Japanese). He has a fantastic massage chair, a great detoxing foot bath to boot, and from what I hear he plays a mean saxophone. His wellness center has acupuncture, massage and nutrition specialists, and I believe they have yoga and pilates instructors, as well. Such an all-around great guy and caring individual, I can't recommend him enough. read more

I had a great chiropractic but was looking for something very close to my house. Based on good yelp reviews I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Stefan. I've just gone once but was very pleased. I had pain and tension all over my neck, low back, shoulders. He used different methods I have never seen before, but everything seemed very knowledgable and caring. Left the office feeling lot better and still have tape on that he put on me for adjustments to stick better. He called few-days later, himself, to see how I am feeling and ask for feedback. First impression is surely very positive. Never received such detailed chiropractic care before. Love having a great chiropractic so close! Following up few months later - still amazed! I feel not only back and shoulder issues were resolved but much more- my overall well-being seems to be better. read more

Have had two teleconferences so far with Stephen and he has been great. More than just a professional medical person, he showed me he really cares about my condition and called me for our first appointment at the end of a long day and spent as much time with me as his schedule allowed. Clearly a cut above and one that I will be seeing again and again in the future. He is also able to provide me with all the services I need to get my spine in top shape again to live life fully-and pain free! read more

Dr. Cohen is amazing! He did an assessment of my muscles and found a weakness I didn't even know I had! I had been noticing that my let side lower back was feeling weak, but thought it could be any number of things. He spotted my muscle weakness immediately, did an active release technique, and instantly I noticed an improvement; thank you so much! read more

I had just about lost all hope when I first went to see Dr. Cohen. I had seen 4 different doctors about constant stomach pain... primary care, urgent care, emergency care, and a GI doctor. I had done an upper endoscopy among many other tests, blood tests, stool tests, etc etc. I took all the meds they told me to take but I still was in pain and couldn't sleep at night. It had been months. I'd lost a lot of weight from not wanting to eat. I started looking elsewhere and an acupuncturist referred me to Dr. Cohen and said to ask for the "emotional technique." I was intrigued. In my first visit he connected my stomach ailments to my emotions. After two visits I was sleeping through the night again. Now after a few months, my stomach no longer hurts, I'm sleeping and eating again, I'm off all the meds the doctors gave me. I have no idea how he did this. Always believing in western medicine, I never gave much credence to alternative treatments like chiropractic care or acupuncture. But, it's the only thing that worked for me. Words cannot express how grateful I am to Dr. Cohen. read more

I have been going to Dr. Cohen for almost 2 years now. I had suffered from knee and back pain for nearly 15 years with little relief from various therapies and treatments. Dr. Cohen uses not only chiropractic methods, but holistic practices as well. Thanks to him I am back to an active, pain free lifestyle again. Dr. Cohen doesn't treat just the symptom, but focuses on the entire body to start and fix the main issues. He'll always explain to me what I may be doing wrong or why my body is reacting in a certain way and how we are going to fix the issue. He is dedicated to his craft and his talents show. read more

I've seen Dr. Cohen on and off for the past couple years for various injuries (back, neck, knee). He is excellent and has made a believer in chiropractic (I was a longtime skeptic) and in Active Release Technique. Not only is he thoughtful about diagnosis and treatment, but he is interested in ongoing wellness and prevention of further injuries. Dr. Cohen is super personable, and I trust that he is up-to-date on the most current knowledge in the field. The office is also super clean and you don't wait forever to be seen. I would not give just anyone 5 stars, especially medical professionals, but I have no complaints. I would definitely recommend him. read more

I was a little concerned at first about having a male chiropractor, but Dr. Cohen is so gentle, respectful and knowledgeable, has brought my body from a place where it was getting way overloaded with stress, to a place where it is so much more balanced, and in a very short time. There's nothing I've brought up as an issue that he hasn't dealt with before. When I first came in, my body ached in a lot of different places. Muscles, hips, legs. My whole body felt creaky standing up and moving after sitting in the car for 20 minutes, and I felt like I had to warm up my bones to get them going so I could do the simple walking I needed to do my errands. Thanks to Dr. Cohen I can move around so much more easily. I highly recommend him to anyone whose body is having a build up of stress. read more

"Dr. Cohen really knows how to unravel a problem. I went in feeling pretty hopeless as I had seen other body workers. But Dr. Cohen methodically went through various areas of my body that were causing the pain, identified what needed to be done, and really made a difference." read more

Dr. Cohen is by far the best "chiropractor" I've seen. I say that in quotes because he isn't a standard/traditional chiropractor who wants you to come in 3 times a week to make adjustments. He uses a variety of techniques that also focus on muscle work. This includes active release, physical therapy, rock tape, traditional adjustments, and more. He really takes a whole-body approach as opposed to looking only at alignment, and his knowledge is incredible. I saw Dr. Cohen for back and neck issues involving nerve pain and loss of mobility but found out that my issues extended to most of the right side of my upper body. I had several muscles (from my lat to my forearm) that weren't firing properly. Within 3 visits (one per week) I regained full functionality. As an athlete, I was thrilled to be able to return to exercising. Yes, he seems expensive out right, but considering it only took 3 visits for me, he was much cheaper than traditional chiropractors. He also takes insurance, which makes treatment considerably cheaper (at least for me). He is also a very honest practitioner (and very friendly). He wants to permanently fix your issues instead of having you come in once a week for an eternity for so called "maintenance" adjustments that other chiropractors have you do. read more

I'm updating my review because I moved out of the immediate area and I tried 2 chiropractors closer to my new place out of convenience. (If you're really nosy you can read a review of one in my list) Basically, they were OK and a lot cheaper, but not the same experience. After having these pains for several weeks - literal pain in my (left) butt and my right knee. I decided I needed to make the time to go to Innate, and I was really glad i did. It's been about 4 days since my appointment and my glute feels no pain and my knee, while still a bit rickety - has shown improvement. For me the extra cost and extra distance is 100% worth the results. I don't always know why it works, but Dr. Cohen is an expert. Or a wizard. read more

I only wish I had come in earlier! I'm an athlete, especially a swimmer. For YEARS, my shoulder has been causing me problems. I would ice it and rest it and it would feel a better for while, but it kept acting up; slowing me down and causing endless frustration. FINALLY, I went to see Stephan about my shoulder because a race was coming up. In just one week, he had my shoulder feeling better than it has in years and I improved all my times. He's not a chiropractor that just does spinal adjustments, he has many different tools and skills to make all the little muscles work together correctly. I highly recommend him to any athletes with a nagging injury that you are ready to cast off. Thanks Stefan! read more

This was my first chiropractic experience and it was amazing. I came to the doctor with unbearably hip pain and the inability to run on the treadmill to my full potential. The doctor is a magician and work for weeks with me and has taken my pain level during and after a run from 100 to almost zero. Yes it was team work however he was the guiding force and without him my running days were numbered. He is worth the time and money and is a constant in my health regime. I can't say enough about his experience and expertise as a chiropractor. Give him and his wonderful team a chance!! read more

Dr. Cohen is the best! I came here a couple of months ago after dealing with a weird back injury for the last 6 years. It would occasionally flare up and cause pain and some numbness in my right arm, which would lead to a cycle of doctor appointments, imaging, and massage/physical therapy. I was tired of doing this every year so I decided to try chiropractic. I had never been to a chiropractor before and, honestly, I was a bit skeptical. Dr. Cohen did a very thorough initial assessment and a few adjustments and I almost couldn't believe how I felt after just one visit. My whole back felt SO much better- no pain, muscle stiffness and tightness were significantly reduced, and no numbness. I've been back twice for adjustments in my hip and shoulder and cupping on some very tight muscles. He's also given me exercises to do at home to strengthen my back. As another reviewer said, he makes surprising (and very accurate) connections between parts of the body and seems to fix these problems with ease. Overall, really nice office and staff. Dr. Cohen is very kind and has many, many techniques to help fix your ailments. I wish I would have come here years ago. read more

5 Stars does not begin to tell the story! Dr. Cohen is extremely intelligent and friendly. He explains everything he is doing to you and why. It is such a pleasure to have a doctor who partners with you in your wellness. He is intuitive and flexible when diagnosing and treating, he leaves no stone unturned. We are so glad to have him as a part of our family wellness! read more

Dr. Cohen's expertise continually amazes me! As a massage therapist, I am dependent on my body's healthy functioning for my work and Dr. Cohen helps keep my structure in proper alignment. From detecting weaker muscles and teaching simple exercises to improve my body mechanics to addressing root causes of my migraines, I leave each appointment feeling empowered and better able to serve others. Thank you, Dr. Cohen!!! read more

Visit this place while back, a friend recommendation. Friendly and good accurate service. read more

Dr. Cohen is an incredibly gifted healer using chiropractic and applied kinesiology methods to help with balance and adjustments. He is superbly knowledgeable in his field and also listens very well to me as a patient often applying other interesting traditional and new techniques to help me feel better with intestinal problems as well as musculature and back and neck problems. read more

Very friendly staff. Clean office. Great vibe. Dr. Cohen has a reassuring knowledgeable vibe going. He listens well and responds to his clients needs. Love my weekly visits!!! read more

Dr. Cohen is brilliant! For over two months I had neck and shoulder pain emanating down my right arm and was losing mobility. After my first visit with Dr. Cohen the pain was 90% gone. Three visits later it is completely gone. Dr. Cohen is incredibly intuitive and he factors the entire body into his diagnosis. It turns out my shoulder pain was caused by my left hamstring not firing properly (who knew?). He has a very integrative approach. I highly recommend Dr. Cohen to anyone with body pain. read more

Dr. Cohen is a rare treasure!! I have had pain in my back, shoulder and sacrum area and every time I see him I feel so much better. He listens carefully to what is going on and goes through a series of movement tests to get to the root of what is going on internally to cause pain and misalignment. I'm so happy to be one of his patients. read more

Dr Cohen is amazing. I started going to see him after many years of back pain. He has an amazing ability to find the root cause of problems and make little adjustments to fix them. I feel so much better than I used to. In my visit earlier today, not only did he help free up some tightness in my back, he also found a couple of minor issues I wasn't even consciously aware of and worked on them too. read more

I am pleased to have discovered Dr. Stefan Cohen and his practice in Albany, California. It's been a little over a month, since my first visit, and I couldn't be happier with his approach utilizing special techniques of healing. Over the years, my body has endured major stress, grief and anger that I've held onto and was starting to see myself slowly deteriorating physically. Dr. Cohen made me realize that your body holds onto everything you go through in life, which is unfortunate, but it totally makes sense. I'm seeing a big difference in the way I feel overall. I highly recommend Dr. Cohen to anyone struggling with pain as you will not be disappointed. You, too, will find his approach to healing a special one. Another important thing to note is that his office is really nice and always welcoming! read more

My husband, daughter and I saw Dr Cohen after we were involved in an auto accident. We were absolutely blown away by the care we received from him. If I could, I would hire him as our private family doctor and take him everywhere with us. He is simply brilliant. His ability to specifically diagnose misalignments and treat with such accurate precision is unlike anything I have ever seen. He is simply the best! read more

Dr. Cohen is intuitive, kind, and extremely skilled. He brings many different modalities of treatment to bear upon whatever body/mind issue you bring to him. I am particularly grateful for his wholistic approach and for all of his excellent advice for prevention and self-care. Other chiropractors may charge less, but you'll have to go constantly because their treatment may not "hold" as well as what Dr. Cohen does, nor will they take the time to teach you how to care for your body better using exercise and nutrition. I cannot recommend him enough! read more

I came to Dr. Cohen with lower-back pain so intense it was hard to sleep at night. I'm normally healthy, so it freaked me out. In 3-4 sessions he made it completely resolve. He's a master puzzle-solver! He's staying with me now to make sure I have bodywork and rehab support to make sure I'm structurally sound. He also knew exactly how to manage the process with my insurance so I have minimum paper-pushing stress. Highly recommended! read more

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Cohen. I've been seeing him for years now for issues I have with my hips getting out of alignment my back and shoulder and neck pain from sitting in front of a computer and related issues. I think my favorite part about visiting Dr. Cohen Is that he takes a very holistic approach which I have never experienced with other chiropractors. From the beginning he looked at the way I moved and suggested exercises and strengthening and other things that would help me generally avoid pain. Also he is a very aware of how emotional stress impacts your body and how to relieve some of that stress by adjustments. They also have an excellent process for seeing patients during this pandemic and I feel very safe visiting the office. Oh and Randi at the front desk is a lovely person and wonderful to interact with. read more

I tweaked my back and ended up with sciatica - half of the left leg numb, muscles inflamed and spasming. In pain, barely able to walk I ended up calling Dr Cohen's office on a whim - and dang. Best call I ever made. He took the time to work the muscles and spine, and his treatments showed super quick results. He doesn't just crack your back and sends you on your way. Dr Cohen's Active Release focus is a lot more subtle, and ends up treating the actual cause. In my case my spine was adjusted fine pretty quickly - but where I needed help was removing tension from over-stressed muscles to ease the pressure on the sciatic. Dr Cohen will talk to you how everything connects together, what he's doing, and what kind of stretches/exercises will help in getting back to normal. This office is now my go-to place for any muscle/alignment issues. Bonus: Kate, the massage therapist, has hands of gold. You just can't go wrong with these guys. read more

Dr. Cohen and his staff are really amazing. I have worked with him on and off for two years. On my first visit he immediately identified my pain as coming from an emotional place. He took me through a series of questions and we uncovered the emotional pain area. He did a couple of light adjustments and it was released! He works with various modalities and always stays current on what's new. He loves learning new things and finding ways to improve what he does. He is very honest and will not treat you if it is outside his expertise. I recently had a car accident and had pain with my shoulder. He tried to treat it, and after 2 or 3 times we did not see much improvement. Dr. Cohen was the first to suggest the next avenue of treatment and refer someone for me. I love his integrity & honesty. He is always my "go-to" doctor before I go to a regular MD. I know I can trust him and his assessment of my situation. He is always gentle and if there is any possibility of discomfort he let's you know and makes sure you are comfortable. He also has other body workers in his office that do amazing work. He has a fantastic, intuitive body worker named Rena Keslar. She is very loving and yet firm in her technique. Her intuitiveness sends her directly to parts of your body that are extremely happy to be touched and massage any "gunk" right out. Tatiyana, another practitioner does a combination of massage and release work. This work for me was extremely helpful. She gives you tools to use and call on to release old conditions, habits and fears that live in your body that you can use any time. If you are detoxing, cleansing or just want to treat yourself, get a detox foot bath. So relaxing and the toxins just oooze right out. Innate Chiropractics is like one stop shopping for your health and wholeness! From time to time you will find different classes and teachers utilizing the space to do yoga or different workshops. They are always good as Dr. Cohen sets high standards for what he does and the wellness community that he is creating. All this is accented by the smiling face of Melissa, his receptionist who will greet you when you arrive. She will also do her best to get you in for an appt. when the schedule is full or make sure you are comfortable while you wait. She is all "Service with a smile." Thanks Innate for all you do! read more

Dr. Cohen saw me on short notice to look at my hand and arm, and he worked efficiently to treat me. I had severe carpal tunnel from my hand to the top of my shoulder. After my visit with Dr. Cohen, they felt significantly better. After some muscle testing to pinpoint the problem muscles, he used 2 different techniques on the problem muscle. One of the techniques involved a special tool and some rock tape. He explained what he was doing and why he did it, which was helpful, because I like to know that treatments on me make sense. He also aligned the bottom of my spine with a special tool. Dr. Cohen demonstrated the proper way to sit and work, which will help me going forward. I always heard amazing things about Dr. Cohen. It was great to experience his work firsthand. read more

Dr Cohen was great. My wife had a back injury from work. She actually has had back pains off and on for a couple years. Dr Cohen was professional and very friendly. He identified the possible issues and explained them to us. He immediately noticed her right side was higher than her left. He was able to put blocks under her waist while laying face down which relieved pressure from the lower disc. My wife was happy we came here and hope the follow ups with information on taking care of herself will make her better read more