Consistently positive and encouraging. I've not been a chiropractic patient before, and came for…read moreknee treatment. Happy to say I'm much more comfortable and hopeful to return to a full range of activities.

I've lived with impaired mobility for over 2 years after falling thru rotten boards on a deck at a…read morerental. The fall affected so many aspects of my life, but the hardest to deal with was lack of mobility, that and constant pain. As well as the depression that hit hard with my lack of mobility. My son recommended Living Well Chiropractic, and I scheduled my first appt. Dr Brian and his staff are amazing. His staff work hard at accommodating the patients schedule! I mean they are fantastic. Dr Brian goes over everything at the first few appointments, gives you a map of your treatment plan, and honestly sets you so at ease. It doesn't happen quickly, it takes time getting back to normal; but changes have been dramatic. I was living with constant pain. My pain levels are drastically lower. Walking, just walking was difficult, and over the course of my treatments my walking is so much more stabilized. I'm moving easier, my endurance is stronger. Im tackling things I thought were gone for me. Best decision I ever made was calling Living Well and setting up that first appointment. It just keeps getting better!!

I was a chiropractor skeptic. Yes, everyone raves about their chiropractor, but it always seemed to…read morebe in the context of "Oh, man, I need to get back to the chiro, I just feel terrible if I'm not there every 2 weeks". My perception was that chiropractors were a sort of temporary fix rather than a solution. Dr. Word has changed that! After several months of working from home, I was so stiff I couldn't stretch one muscle group without pulling another. I finally decided to try this whole chiropractor thing and all I can say is, "wow, I was wrong". Dr. Word obviously sees his role as understanding the root of aches and pains and giving people the tools to really feel better; he is clearly sincerely invested in the well being of his clients. I felt like a new person after that first visit, but even more importantly, I've been able to take action at home under Dr. Word's guidance to actually solve issues, not just temporarily relieve them. I'll definitely continue to see Dr. Word for regular maintenance now that I see the value, but I feel empowered to set that schedule based on how I'm feeling and find that I'm able to go more time (rather than less) between visits as I make progress. Highly, highly recommend Dr. Word, even if (or especially if) you're a chiropractic skeptic like I was!

It is very hard to find a good Chiropractor, let alone a great one! Jeff is amazing and it is…read moreevident that he truly cares about his patients. Would highly recommend!

Excellent results for back pain and mobility! In my upper decades, I wish to remain active with my…read morelove of hiking. Both of the doctors I have worked with (one has retired) have helped me with keeping a great quality of life. The location is so convenient. I highly recommend Island Health and Chiropractic!

LOVE this doctor. LOVE this office. Gentle. Caring. Takes time to get to know you and your needs…read more Caring office staff. I never believed in the benefits promised by chiropractic. I do now.

Mari is an amazing and unique chiropractor. Trained as architect, massage therapist,…read morecranial-sacral practitioner, and chiropractor, she does significant soft tissue work before giving spinal or other skeletal adjustments so that a) the adjustments themselves go very smoothly without a big effort in most cases, and b) over time the adjustments hold in a way that I have never experienced before in my 40 years of using chiropractors in Boston, California, Atlanta, and the Pacific Northwest. She has literally changed the shape of my upper spine for the better over the half dozen years that I have been seeing her, and eliminated chronic problems that I once had. Mari is hard to get into last-minute because she is always scheduled far out in advance, and unlike many chiropractors who run their businesses like assembly lines with just a few minutes per patient, Mari takes a lot of time to talk, do the soft tissue work, and then give adjustments. I could not recommend a chiropractor any more highly than Dr. Mari Ellingsen. Carl Binder Bainbridge Island

Mari is incredible. I've seen her for about nine years and there are no words to adequately…read moredescribe her skill and heart. I truly feel Graced to have met and experienced her skills which served both my body and spirit.

Long wait, not worth it…read more I had an issue and was in a lot of pain a few weeks ago and I wanted to start using a Chiropractor here on the island instead of going all the way to Poulsbo where I was already an established client. I called a few places to find out that the hours are pretty random and finally I got in touch with this place. I told the girl on the phone about my problem and asked for an appointment. She told me that they had a very busy office and the soonest appointment was going to be in 3 weeks. Gahhhh! I am in pain and I need to get in sooner. So I made the appointment and in the meantime I went to my standby in Poulsbo and got immediate relief. I asked, in the future, after I am established, is it this hard to get an appointment if I were to need immediate relief, I was told yes. So this is not the best place to be a patient, don't expect to be able to get in within a few days, even if you are already a paying customer. Anyway I finally make it to the day of the appointment and I sat there for 25 minutes past my appointment time before the "Dr." saw me. Terrible first impression, and I didn't even get an apology. It was an odd treatment and I don't really feel like much was done to help. She said that she wanted me to come back in for a follow up but there was no receptionist to schedule for me. Time to shop around again :-(

I have been treated at Bainbridge Chiropractic for years and feel vastly better and at least an…read moreinch taller when I leave. Dr. Ellingsen has a firm yet delicate touch and is very sensitive to the energy of her client, both physically and emotionally. After I was in a car accident, she gently helped me relax my neck and shoulders (it took a while) and after that treatment series was done, helped me find gentle exercises that sped my recovery as well. Over the years, Dr. Mari has helped me through a wide range of injuries and always with a beneficial outcome. True, there can be a wait for her services, thanks to her thoroughness (and kindness). I highly and warmly recommend Dr. Mari.

Dr. Daniel Braff is awesome! I came in with chronic neck pain and a knee injury, and he helped me…read moretackle both issues. He is a great listener, and a great guy in general. I was told previously that I need knee surgery, and he advised that I at least try strengthening. I am glad I trusted him because within a month I improved significantly and have avoided surgery. My knee used to lock up constantly while walking and now I can even hike and play sports again with few issues. Daniel gave me helpful exercises and made me feel comfortable with the level of pain during exercises; I learned to distinguish between normal growing pains and true harmful pain. My chronic neck pain of 3+ years is complicated. It can be daunting to address, but Daniel instantly gave me so much relief. I am still working on preventing flare ups because much of it has to do with poor posture over time, but I am SO much better off than before. One of the greatest things about this treatment is I finally have the tools to help myself when I can't make it in to see a provider. These longterm tools will help me hopefully reach complete healing. Rehab specialist, Clint, is kind, offers great directions and support, and is clearly a wonderful person. He works well with providers to give you the best care and makes sure you don't have any questions before you leave. Shoutout to Amelia, the office manager (aka the sweet face you always see at the front desk). She is diligent, kind, and attentive to detail. Her warmth really makes visits at Elevate even more enjoyable. Thanks to the whole team, such a gem of a place.

Highly Recommend Elevate Chiropractic and Rehab, have been going to them for about 3 years and…read morecouldn't recommend them more for go to chiropractic and rehab / PT [Physical Therapy]

I had the bad luck of getting a severe lower back/hip sprain on a weekend, resulting from…read moreunderlying stress silently building up. It was a Saturday, I was new in Bainbridge and did not know where to look. I turned to Yelp and saw positive reviews and called the phone number. By chance, Dr. Petheram was in the office to catch up on paperwork. Luckily for me, he told me to come in to the office and he would have a look. From the first appointment he listened to my concerns, and used a restrained, minimalistic treatment approach. Immediately he worked on loosening up my seized-up, tight, sprain. He has a back stretcher machine that allows the body to be gently mechanically stretched particularly the lumbar (lower) back. He also uses a vibrator to stimulate muscles. He uses a little focussed hammer tool to help with spine alignment. There is very gentle spinal manipulation only as needed. Dr. Petheram is certified in using a laser which greatly reduces inflammation through photo-bio response at the cellular level. Laser was helping me to feel less stiff almost right away. Finally he is certified in "taping" using rock tape. This "tape" technique helps lift the skin over the concerned area, to encourage blood circulation underneath the skin and promotes healing. Within 3 times of going I felt I was really doing much better. Most of all I really appreciated the capable, expert approach, the holistic understanding, and the experienced care I got. You cannot go wrong with Dr. Petheram's expertise. He is a real healer and his kind manner is wonderful. Later on when I had a torn meniscus, I returned to him and he has been supporting my recovery because he would offer solutions for promoting body healing that the orthopedic surgeon simply does not have.

After six months of seeking specialists, getting x rays, and consulting with doctors and physical…read moretherapy, I returned to Dr. Kirk (he has seen me for other issues) to see what, if anything, he could do for my shoulder pain. I had felt it was way beyond what a chiropractic visit could do. At times I couldn't lift my arms above my head. He listened and spent time and patience with me to create a plan. I left there with such mental and physical relief and I am into day four of remarkable feelings of recovery. I believe in chiropractors but all others pale in comparison to him. The entire office works to see that patients can be scheduled quickly and the atmosphere is most positive. I am so grateful.

Dr. Smith has been an essential part of my half marathon and marathon training programs. When I…read morehave regularly scheduled Chiron/ A.R.T. Sessions in the mix, I have been able to have my injuries quickly resolved and not turn I to major issues that sideline me for any length of time. I feel the difference when I don't make it into the office for a while...my body protests a great deal after those long runs. Prior to seeing Dr Smith, I had been seeing a typical chiropractor for at least a year and I never ended up feeling like he made a huge difference. Within just a few half hour sessions (the norm), I could tell how much better I felt all the time and how much more easily I recovered. I recommendSmith Chiropractic to all my active friends, without any hesitation.

Tomas does an excellent job during his appointments. He does remind patients of drinking water and…read moreself-care often and takes his job seriously. He knows his level of practice well and would highly recommend him. We had a good professional conversation during the massage.

Chris does a thorough job from the first visit forward. She knows multiple techniques and listens…read morewell to her patients' concerns. I have seen her for "crisis" adjustments when nobody else was open. She explains how the spine should move and shows the connections between the spine and other parts of the body and how everything relates, how pain can be referred and how tightness in muscles can impact these areas. I highly recommend her to everyone in Kitsap county!

From the owner: Dr. Chris Grams is the owner of the Chiropractic Center on Bainbridge Island. Her center provides…read moregentle chiropractic  services to the surrounding community. Dr. Chris draws on her rich health care background in nursing and nutrition to provide a more complete chiropractic experience for her patients.