Dr John is one of those very special people with a gift for healing. I go across the city to see him because he is worth the effort. Dr John is very observant and a good listener as well as having big warm healing hands. I appreciate his holistic attitude; he is helping me contemplate different levels of my physical, emotional, and spiritual well being and how to integrate them better. He has helped me become more aware of how I hold my body and how I breathe and how that affects how my body feels. This awareness has helped me make needed changes to help myself. I have learned for the first time in 12 years how to self-relieve my chronic middle back pain with exercise, breathing, and relaxation. My job as a photographer requires me to carry heavy equpment often for many hours at a time, and Dr John is helping me learn how to strengthen my body for my work and of course he gets me back aligned after bending myself all out of shape! I have had many chiropractors over the years, and Dr John is the best. read more

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I highly recommend Dr. John Girlando! He explained it very well for all the muscle and bones issues that I had. After several treatments and I feel excellent. I will go back for alignment and adjustments. Thank you read more

Amazing chriopactor! Very detailed and focused to my pain area. I feel lighter and taller after 1 treatment. Will be going back!

I do not have a lot of experiences to compare, but my intuition is enough for me to know when an experience is good and when it is not. It is true that the doctor seemed to know what he was doing. I found him through Yelp and I came in for my first visit -- consultation and adjustment last week. Earlier that day I called to make an appointment and was told that the first visit will cost me $50. Okay. Going rate. Great. I don't have insurance, so I already was prepared to bite the bullet. The total visit was maybe fifteen minutes long. Dr. Girlando rushed me through it, without even having me take my big heavy boots off. He listened to me talk about a problem I was having but just told me that after the adjustment he performed my symptoms should just go away on their own. They didn't. At the end of the consultation he took out his price sheet and said "well since you don't have insurance, I will only charge you $35 for the consultation." (I am all like, great, what a nice guy.) and then he says "and the adjustment is $20. so your total is $55". So he is acting like he is doing me a favor, charging me more than I was originally told I would get charged and the whole visit lasted about 15 minutes, when I was told he would spend a half an hour with me. It's not the extra $5. It's the way I felt I was treated. And then he told me he has to see me next week to see how the adjustments set in. No thanks. read more

I have been waiting to write this review after 4 months of having chronic neck issues, in the hopes that they would go away, and that I wouldn't need to write this scathing review, in which giving Dr. John 1 star is way too much. I went to see Dr. John back in September 2010 because I was suffering from migraines, and at the time I didn't know what the source of the migraines was from. A friend had told me that I should go see a chiropractor, because she had done that, and it had helped her migraines to go away after several neck adjustments. Although when I went to see him, I was experiencing some discomfort in my neck, it was really the migraine which was the primary concern. On my first visit, Dr. John told me he was going to take some X-rays to see what was going on with my neck. I should have known when he was taking the X-rays, and didn't provide me with a Radiation Exposure apron, that this man is a quack. I asked him if he had a Radiation Exposure apron, and he said he didn't think it was necessary. Really? If I get cancer, I know who to blame. :( :( :( Then, he took the X-rays out of the room, and said he was going to look at them. When he returned to the room, he told me he hadn't really gotten a chance to "look" at the X-rays, but that he could already tell what was going on with me. Then, he proceeded to touch the vertabrae in my neck in spine, and told me that my C-1 was out of alignment, as well as another one in my back. He then informed me that he was going to need to do an adjustment on both of those vertabrae, and that in order to see some results, that I would need to come back the next day if I could, or as soon as possible. He then proceeded to rapidly and aggressively "adjust" my neck. Mind you, I have NEVER had this done before in my life. The sound that my neck made was completely un-nerving, but I chalked it up to being the norm, because I didn't have anything to compare it to. Now, after talking to friends and hearing of their experiences, I realize that the adjustments that were done to me were WAAAY to aggressive. I went back to see Dr. John several more times, and each time he adjusted those same vertabrae. And each time he adjusted my neck in the same rapid and aggressive way. He kept telling me to come back another time, so that I could "see the results" from the adjustments. I never really saw any results, and after going to see him about 4 times and realizing it was not helping, I stopped going. Now here's the thing--it turns out that my migraines were being caused by 4 deeply and severely impacted wisdom teeth. And you know what? Whereas before going to see Dr. John, I really hadn't ever had problems with my neck, NOW I have chronic neck issues--my neck is constantly crunching and cracking, and I NEVER can get relief from it. In addition, the vertabrae in my back that he adjusted, in which I ALSO never had any previous problems, is ALSO constantly cracking now. This man is a fraud. I swear to G-d he maimed my neck, and created bodily harm to me where I hadn't had it before. He is like a bad mechanic who secretly creates another problem with your vehicle, so that you have to keep coming back for more repairs. I would sue his ass off if I could for what he has done to me. Buyer BEWARE. :( :( :( read more

First time seeing a chiropractor and I am glad I went to Dr. John. He listened to every concern that I did have but also found some neck issues. I haven't been experiencing my back pain after my adjustment. read more

This is the first time I have REALLY disagreed with the yelp public. Enough so that it prompted me to write my very first review. Facts: 1) The office staff person was very impatient and exasperated with people she was dealing with - very curt and almost rude. Maybe just a bad day, but office staff should be helpful and help create a pleasant, not a difficult, experience. 2) Dr. was almost 30 minutes late in seeing me, and also rushed me out the door after a very short treatment. 3) VERY misleading billing system - was told that I was charged $50 for a consultation and $50 for the visit...and after 7 minutes total I was charged for both?! Calling that a consultation is virtually a crime. 4) I found the adjustments far too aggressive. Over the years I have found that the best chiropractors don't just automatically do a bunch of aggressive work in a routine fashion. 5) Doctor sees you in a private office which is a positive. 6) Doctor seems to take a whole body approach which is a positive. 7) Doctor was in fact quite friendly and pleasant - definitely a good guy. But unfortunately I go to a chiropractor for my back not to have a chat with someone friendly. I probably should have guessed that the chiropractor who I can see with less than 24 hours notice probably isn't a guy with lines out the door to see him. I wish I knew why my experience was so different, but unfortunately you need so few positive reviews that in his business you can have your closest friends and patients write in to yelp and mislead the public. I hope that is not what happened here and that my experience was not representative, but I would advise serious caution here. read more

Dr. John is amazing!! I woke up with a bizarre kink in my neck this morning so I called to see if I could be seen later on in the day. The receptionist (she is SUPER sweet) informed me that he was out of the office for the day (Thursdays) but she would call him and see if he'd be willing to come into the office to see me. He called me back, personally, within the hour and said he could come by the office later that afternoon! John's adjustments are gentle and painless yet extremely effective. My neck is already feeling 5000x better. In addition to being a fantastic doctor, John has a great beside manner and gave me tons of helpful tips of stretches/exercises/treatments to do at home when my neck and shoulder flare up. Thanks, John! :) read more

11/19/07 Update: Seriously, if I could give him more than 5 stars, I would. Dr. John is such a saint. He is beyond patient with me and my 1 million injuries. I beat myself up working out- and he does his best to fix me back up every time...I can't say enough good things about his practice. He is just a genuine guy who cares about helping his patients feel well. I am glad to have him on "my team." 6/17/06 Update: been going to Dr. John since the original injury back in March- going strong and feeling good. Really glad I found him to help whatever's hurting from my relentless exercising :o) Two weeks after my awful back injury: I probably had about 8 visits with Dr. John- and who knows what has healed me but I'm guessing it was a good combination of chiropractic adjustments, exercises (mostly gentle yoga poses and stretches Dr. John showed me) and time without being in the gym. Regardless of the reason, I am feeling MUCH better and am ready to get back into the gym after hardly being able to move without pain 2 weeks ago. So thanks Dr. John for helping nurse me back to health. Second Visit: Ditto from my original review. Glad I found this Doc- thanks Yelpers for posting reviews. First Visit: I feel like he listened to what I was saying, took the appropriate measures to rule out any major problems (x-ray) and was fair about pricing since I'm paying out-of-pocket. I'll be going back very soon as my lower back injury is keeping me out of the gym and I'm going to make an effort to help myself heal as quickly as possible. I like that he works yoga techniques and exercises/stretching into the treatment and Rx for care. It seems fitting that back problems should be cared for as such. Will post more after subsequent visits. read more

I've been seeing Dr John for a year now and feel he is one of the greatest Dr's I've been to. I've had a couple bad experiences. Who hasn't. Dr's that never even make eye contact while zooming through your visit like it's some sort of pit stop, leaving the wind blowing through your hair on their way out with a "Book your net visit with my receptionist on your wait out" which is basically Medical speak for "Don't let the door hit you on your ass on the way out" as they zip down the hall to their next patient. Dr John takes the time to listen to what you are feeling, asking questions until he's sure he knows what the problem is before he even begins. Then makes sure you know how to prevent the problem from happening again through posture, exercise and yoga. read more

Six months ago I began having arm and shoulder pain. The sports Dr diagnosed it as, first a torn rotator cuff, then a pulled muscle and sent me to physical therapy which I couldn't complete because of the pain. 30 minutes with Dr. John and he diagnosed my pain as a pinched nerve in my neck. He actually listened to me and took the time to work through all my symptoms before jumping to a conclusion. Now he is doing an amazing job of not only fixing my neck, but also working on posture etc so that this never ever happens again. Thank you Dr John!! read more

So, I've always been pretty skeptical when it comes to chiropractors. I've heard that once you start going, they adjust you so that you always have to come back and get re adjusted. So, when i woke up the other morning, not being able to turn my neck, I was hesitant to get it fixed. By the next morning, it still hadn't improved, so I hit up yelp.com to find me a doctor. Dr. John had the most good reviews, so I thought I'd give it a shot. I called in the afternoon, and was told that the office was closed at 2pm because he usually does volunteer work at the VA Hospital. I made an appointment for the next morning and called it a day. The receptionist called back about 20 minutes later and said he would come back to the office when he was finished, at around 6pm. The office was closed, and he came in anyways! I woke up feeling about 95% better this morning, and went in for a checkup. He did one other adjustment on the neck, and even worked on my lower back. Since I have no insurance, he even worked with me to find an affordable (WAY affordable, even cheaper than my veterinarian!) solution so I could get more treatments if needed, since I have some back issues as well. I can't say enough, this guy is extremely friendly, very professional, and very accomodating. I would see him again (and am), in a heartbeat. read more

Highly Recommend Dr. Girlando for your adjustments. I've been dealing with right shoulder pain and he has done wonders to it. If you're looking for a Chiropractor look no further. Office is clean, professional and very informative. read more

I owe dr.g my whole world. he adjusted me and it was, "on like donkey kong". i love dr. g. o yes i "%#$*" him in that special love way. james h. read more

John is a fantastic healing influence in my life. I can count on him in a jam and I am definitely healthier and better aligned because of John. I recommend his services for anyone wishing to improve their spinal health. Great Job John!! read more

"I walked into Dr Johns office a few months ago with some serious sciatic pain. I avoided getting treated for a long time...because, let's face it...I am a yoga teacher and a procrastinator, so I thought I could work it all out with practice. When practice started making it worse...I decided it was time for intervention....OK OK enough with the life story , I know....then along came Dr John. After the first session, I felt much better; after several sessions, I felt incredible and was practicing yoga like the good ole days. I now pop in for "maintenance" which is so helpful since I spend a lot of time sitting on airplanes for hours. Regardless, the Atlas Chiropractic Office is great. Soraya is sweet and friendly and always remembers who you are. Dr John always makes me laugh and truly cares about the health of his patients. For all of you holistic peeps out there....this guy is the one. Added bonus...he is totally into yoga too! GO SEE DR. JOHN!" read more

Dr. John is incredibly thorough and does amazing job with keeping you in the loop. He does a great job with keeping the conversation relevant but upbeat. I definitely recommend Dr. John if you're looking for a great Chiro! read more

I have one chronic issue and one acute one. He took care of the acute one and always monitors the chronic one. I started at three times a week for about a month, then went to two and now I'm down to one visit per week. Dr. John is a great chiropractor and I always look forward to our visits. He's friendly, knowledgeable and works with you as a partner in your care not just telling you what to do. I asked him for at home stretches and he took the time during our next visit to show me. I need a Dr. note for reimbursement and he handle that quickly and efficiently as well. The Office The are super flexible with your appointments as well, which I love! Billing is flexible as well, depending on what coverage you have. They try to work with your financial situation. They know what they're doing (Dr. John and the staff) and they do it efficiently but if you don't understand it you just need to ask questions and they'll slow down to work with you. I had tons of insurance questions and they answered them all. read more

I recently went to see Dr. John Girlando due to back and hip problems related to my profession. I had such a great experience with Dr. John! He really listens and understands that my profession requires the need to stand for several hours at a time. He has developed a personal comprehensive plan specifically for my needs. He also has a extensive background in Yoga, and has given me some of these techniques to use on on my own. Dr. John is attentive, caring and thorough. I highly recommend him! read more

Do you wanna feel better? WELL DO YOU? HUH? DO YOU?! Then go to this guy - he is a P R O F E S S I O N A L. My former chiropractor is also my ex-fiance's cousin. It was hard to continue going to him when she and I broke up, but I persevered because he was so good. But when he sold his practice to open a chain of chinese restaurants and became a swinging bachelor, taking three girls at a time to Belize, I knew a good replacement caregiver was long overdue. So I started to assemble a complex chart comparing a number of chiropractors that had been recommended by the esteemed Yelp community. Upon completion of my matrix (a task that took many many hours at work to finish), my office mate and I selected John as the best fit. I was not disappointed. This guy is the BEST chiropractor I've ever had the pleasure of seeing and let's be clear on this point: I'm a chiro-veteran, having been to no fewer than six chiropractors and one physical therapist in 10 years of continuous care. I thought my ex's cousin was the best, but I was wrong. John has that magic touch that is actually a rare gift possessed only by THE very best chiropractors. He was able to align T-1 and C-7 no problem. I was utterly shocked when he kicked it up a notch and actually adjusted what we think may have been the fabled C-1! In chiropractic lore, this is as rare as a bunch of japanese fishermen surreptitiously capturing the mythical giant squid!!!! Great bedside (tableside) manner. Gladly takes insurance and credit cards. Fees are very reasonable, cheap even. 5 resounding stars. read more

Dr. Girlando is terrific! I have been using his services for years. He's a very upbeat, caring individual who obviously is good at what he does. If only he could create a magical parking garage across the street! :) read more

So far my experience with Dr. John has been terrific. I started seeing him during my last month of pregnancy. Obviously I couldn't be x-rayed but Dr. John knew exactly how to adjust me because if his experience treating pregnant women before. I trusted him immediately and walked out of the office feeling a million times better than when I walked in. I tried prenatal massage and yoga but chiropractic is the only thing that brought me real relief from the discomfort of preganncy. The bonus to seeing a chiropractor this last month of pregancy was how it helped with my labor. Adjusting my pelvis helped my baby move into position and when it came time to push, he actually had already moved down half-way on his own, leaving me to push for only thirty minutes, no stitches needed. I sincerely believe that the adjustments from Dr. John contributed greatly to my labor going so smoothly. I continue to see Dr. John for postnatal adjustments. Now my back is all out of whack but what really hurt are my feet. After one adjustment me feet feel much better. Dr. John is a nice guy who likes to help people. If you are having an issue with affordablity, it never hurts to have a conversation about it. I wouldn't suggest discontinuing treatment without at least talking about it first. read more

Lucky for me, John is one of my yoga students. I came in to teach class with a nasty kink in my back. On the fly we cleared some room off the bench and he adjusted me in the hallway outside of the yoga studio. I can't wait to get into his office for the full treatment. read more

I went to see John based on the raving Yelp reviews, and have to say that on the most part he turned out to be as praised by other clients. That said, I wanted to give a full picture of my experience. I've been suffering for about a month from burning sensations on my neck & shoulder, and after an x-ray a few weeks back found I had neck arthritis, possibly the cause of the pinched nerve responsible for the pain. The burning recently became a tingling & numb sensation along my arm up to my fingers. It's not a sharp pain, but debilitating enough that I was interested in exploring chiropractic work to resolve the issue. It was very easy to book an appointment for the next day, front desk was welcoming, and after filling in some papers I was greeted by John Girlando. He is extremely personable, warm manners, knowledgeable, took the time to properly look at the x-rays I brought along, was very thorough as he asked a series of questions to get a full picture of my medical condition. He then proceeded to check my neck & shoulders, and did a few adjustments, resulting in a roaring cracking sound. It probably helps to be relaxed to get these adjustments, but not having had one in a very long time I was a bit tense. John did the few adjustments quickly and with a sure hand, helping me breathe to relax. His recommendation that followed was that it would take at least 2 months to get rid of these pains, with about 3 cessions a week. This is where I wanted to give a slight heads-up, as it makes sense that the problem cannot be addressed in a few cessions, yet nonetheless it's a known issue with chiropractors to be 'advised' to come for adjustment 2/3 times for a long period of time, so that part of the consultation left me a bit on guard. To be fair, as I cannot afford this, John was willing to offer a sliding scale rate, and also suggested a pre-payment method that brings the price down (a sort of 'buy 20-package'). The bottom line: if you are already accustomed to chiropractic work, I definitely recommend John for his personae and knowledge. Just know that you may get what can seem like a sales pitch at the end (no pressure though). Also, I would have preferred a small massage of some sort to warm the area & relax prior and after the adjustment. I'm seeing him again this week, and will keep this post updated. read more

When I first saw Dr. John in 2007, my neck was stiff and riddled with arthritis. It was hard for me to turn my head. Dr. John's adjustments were deep and intense--every time my neck popped on his table I could feel tension being released. Soon, the pain began to disappear. Soon after that, I got my neck mobility back. Now, nearly 6 years later, I still go in to see Dr. John for tune-ups. Because of him, I now live a comfortable, pain free life. read more

Oh good Gawd, Dr. Girlando my savior. Ok, I seriously tweaked my neck surfing last night and could barely paddle back in. In fact I had a very un-restful sleep last night, big kink in my neck and lots of pain. I don't have a regular chiropractor and so had no clue who to call. I read all of the yelp reviews and called Dr. Girlando this morning (saturday) and not only were they there, but they could fit me in. 20 min later and I'm on his table getting adjusted. I feel 100% better!! He took the time to xray me and show me some new stretches that will help with my future surfing. Thank you!!! read more

I hobbled into Dr. Johns office one Saturday leaning heavily on a walking stick. I could barely put any weight on my right leg and this was not good considering I have two highly energetic children (3 and 5 years old). I had trouble finding an open office that day and Dr. John was about to close but said he would wait for me to get there,very cool. I had only been to see a chiropractor a couple times but I felt very comfortable with Dr. John as he is really great at doing the adjustments and he has a kind , warm nature. I had been on a roller coaster ride of pain killers which were prescribed to me in the past when my hip would go out. I didn't want to go down that road again so I was determined to find someone who can actually heal my body. I recommend Dr. John to anyone who wants to feel better . My sense of smell has come back too which may sound strange but for a while I didn't have a strong sense of smell (good or bad). I'm not sure how it works but adjustments always leave me feeling much more vibrant and generally healthier. A much needed asset around little ones. I 've got to keep up with them and having a healthier body has made that possible. Thank you Dr. John!! read more

100% five star reviews for a reason. Nothing more I can add here that hasn't been said. Just wanted to show my support for Dr. John.

I was in denial about needing to see a chiropractor and waited too long before contacting Dr. John for the first time. He got me in within the hour for an adjustment. He then came in on his day off the following day for another adjustment. He spent a lot of time teaching me strengthening exercises and making sure I did them correctly. His expertise shines through his caring nature to ensure your quickest recovery possible. read more

John Girlando is awesome! Atlas Chiropractic was realy easy and friendly for scheduling. I went in with back problems and John was really clear and helpful. Strong recommendation! read more

I know him as Dr. G and the only chiropractor I'll allow to adjust me. I trust him with my parents, sister, best friends. A chiropractic adjustment can be unnerving, especially if it's your first time. Dr. G easily calms the nerves the moment he begins speaking. He's passionate, obviously knows what he's doing, and spends time assessing your condition. I've been going to him for almost 10 years (maintenance care), but originally saw him for a work related injury. He's an awesome doctor and when you find one like that you won't deviate. Thank you Dr. G for setting me straight, caring about my well being, and taking good care of my family!! read more

I've been putting off this review, partly because I'm lazy, but mostly because it's simply redundant - just look at all the other 5 star reviews... I just hope that the glowing reviews won't mean he'll be too busy to see me this afternoon! Dr. John (and Dr. Henry) are awesome!!!!! read more

I have been seeing John fairly regularly for about a year and a half now. I suffer from some pretty serious back pain and originally visited him when I could hardly walk. John X Rayed my back and did an initial adjustment. I have to say that I was a chiro skeptic at first, John has made me a believer. I recently really tweeked my back on a trampoline and am fast approaching a marathon. After a couple weeks with regular pain I headed into see John, I should have gone earlier, but it's been real busy. I walked out feeling much better, this is after adjustment attempts from a family friend who is also a DC, this guy has a magic touch. His adjustments are fairly firm and I think this is why I get the results that I want. He is personable and down to earth and wildly efficient, I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is also about half the price of some other guys in the area. read more

I've been a patient of Dr John for over 5 years & highly recommend him. Time & again he's saved me from severe neck & back pain as well as migraine headaches. And to top it all off, he's a great human being and cares a lot about his patients. read more

I was having some neck pain and could not turn my head for a good week and it was not getting better. I saw Dr John at Atlas Chiropractic. In one visit my motion returned to normal and the pain was gone! Wow! This stuff works. Thanks Doc. read more

i always thought that chiropractic healing was a bunch of Mumbo- Jumbo. then i hurt my neck. My friend recommended doctor G and now Im a chiropractic convert. The mumbo- jumbo really does work. read more

I first went to see Dr. John Girlando at the recommendation of my god sister in the Fall of 2004 when I moved from Arizona to California. 12 months prior, I had hyper-extended and injured my right knee at work and had to have minor knee surgery to remove loose cartilages. Although I had extensive physical therapy after the surgery, my right knee did not heal well and as a result I was not able to fully straighten out my right leg and squatting down was impossible. The surgeon also told me I would never fully recover the use of my right leg and jogging, and playing tennis would be next to impossible. Being a rather active person, I felt very upset and disabled and was also in pain when I bend my knee or walk up and down the stairs. Dr. Girlando took my case even though there was no guarantee that workman comp in Arizona would reimburse my treatments. Dr. John, as I called him, was very professional in helping me and used a combination of chiropractic adjustments, muscle massage/stretching and yoga exercises that I had to do at home, as part of an extensive program of treatment. At first, I was going to see him 3 time a week and as I got better, it became 2 times per week than 1 time per week and then once every two weeks and then once every month etc for over a year of treatments. Arizona workman comp has yet to reimburse Dr. John Girlando, DC for all the excellent Chiropractic treatments I have received, and after more than a year of extensive chiropractic and acupuncture treatments, in 2006 my right knee has fully recovered and I am now able to straighten out my right leg completely, do squats and am also able to jog and play tennis. If I had not gotten the caring and professional treatments from Dr. John, I will still be disabled right now because that is what the surgeon said I would be. Currently in August 2009, I am planning to go back to see Dr. John because I recently had a very bad fall and am in a lot of pain but I know Dr. John will be able to help me and I am in good hands. I highly recommend Dr. John Girlando, DC to any one who wants professional and results-oriented chiropractic treatments. Shung-Zee Marketing, Sales & Design Specialist read more

this guy is awesome. i emailed him with my problem and few hours later he called me back on his cell phone! i came in with some hip problems and he fixed me right up. a crack here, a crack there. i hope to be good as new in few days! dr. john is super nice and he prices on a sliding scale. don't hesitate to call on him. read more

Fifteen years ago I fell 7 feet onto a wooden floor and hurt my back so badly i couldn't stand up straight. The pain was excruciating. The doctor prescribed painkillers and bed rest, but Dr. Girlando warned me that that was the wrong approach -- and it would all heal wrong if I didn't put everything back in place as soon as possible. He was right, of course, and to this day I am problem-free, and obviously very grateful. read more