I have been under the care of Dr. Gu and Dr. Brewer for approximately 12 years. Dr. Gu has put a…read morespinal cord stimulator on my spine and has done a 2nd surgery to update the stimulator. Dr. GU IS Amazing. He sincerely cares about his patients. He is very talented and I am blessed to live here so that he can help me with my spinal pain. Dr. Brewer had treated me the most amount of time! He always greets me with a smile. He is always upbeat! That is hard to do when you treat patients that are constantly in pain. He has exhausted every possible avenue to help me control my spinal pain. He is very good diagnostically! He always knows what is wrong with me even if it has nothing to do with his area of treatment. Both of these doctors are wonderful. They actually listen to their patients and treat them accordingly. My life and pain management would be very different if I was not in their care. They are wonderful! I am grateful they are my doctors!

I was a patient at the one on Rockville MD. They were fabulous and had been managing my sciatic…read morepain perfectly. When I moved to Glen Allen I immediately set an appointment with the same center here. This doctor had never seen me before, didn't look at my MRI and said you need surgery for an implant in my spine. We will schedule you in a week..... I asked him if he had read my chart and he said it doesn't matter. You have sciatic pain so you need an implant. I left there so mad and I would rather drive back to MD once a month than be treated by that QUACK

I know this is an old recommendation, however if it wasn't for Dr Van Manen, I would not be walking…read moretoday. I fell and broke my ankle and tibia many years ago (late 90's) and was taken to Chippenham where the ortho on call did the operation (Elmore- since retired) and he botched it. He put screws into the break (tibia) and the plate and screws broke. However, he told me that was okay, as it had healed. A year later I was still in pain, he told me it was in my head. So I went to see Van Manen on a recommendation of a friend, Van Manen sent me for tests and saw that the ankle had heeled at an angle. So he scheduled surgery to correct it (the break in the tibia did not show up on xrays). So he had me feeling good, but not totally under when he made the incision and saw that my tibia was still broken. He told me of it and proceeded to correct all the wrong. He is a gifted surgeon and to this day, I walk with no pain or problems.

Terrible experience, would not recommend this doctor. He did not do a very through exam, only…read morewanted to inject me, I had t request PT first. Also, because of an inaccurate billing by the doctor I almost had to pay $1000 for a blood test that wasn't even needed. After multiple calls and letters , by me, I was able to fix.

Wonderful staff & I'm feeling amazing after my first injection for low back pain. I'm back doing…read moreall the things I love & not having to modify exercises when I workout. I'm shocked how good I feel & have minimal pain, just a little when I first wake up. Stretching has helped that.

So thankful for the folks at Airrosti. Josh, Mel, Taylor, all awesome. I thought knee pain would be…read morethe issue that kept me from properly training for Boston. The confidence, professionalism, and skills that Josh and his team bring to the table are just fantastic, and I was back to running in no time. Great communication and spot-on therapy wherever the pain is. Definitely recommend.

From the owner: Airrosti West End delivers high-quality, evidence-based care for muscle and joint pain and…read moreinjuries. Our treatment model combines targeted manual therapy with personalized rehab exercises to quickly address the root cause of pain. We spend one-on-one time with each patient to ensure an accurate diagnosis and effective care. Most patients experience significant relief in just 3 to 4 visits, without the need for long-term treatment plans. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or looking to prevent future issues, Airrosti helps you stay active and pain-free.

I went to Alchemy Wellness--a medical clinic offering ketamine infusion therapy--because I needed…read morehelp getting myself out of a hole I had been stuck in way, way too long. Ketamine is one of the newest options available for certain mental health conditions such as PTSD or treatment-resistant depression. Ketamine therapies have been researched and clinically tested. The drug is FDA approved although this application of ketamine is off-label (much like taking Viagra for erectile dysfunction was initially off-label use, and found by pure accident ... or luck). I wanted OUT of a dark and debilitating place. I was ready to push thru to the next stage of my self-growth ... but I was stuck! and couldn't seem to shake it off. On top of that I had to be careful I didn't start losing ground. So I did my homework, and tons of research on a myriad of options, decided on ketamine, and then thoroughly vetted the local practitioners. I chose to trust the caring professionals at Alchemy Wellness. I based my decision on their other reviews and on conversations with the providers; I expected positive experiences. AW delivered. Now I've completed the recommended series of treatments, I'm 100% confident recommending them. I'm returning as necessary for preventive measures. This is a group of professionals working as a synchronized team whose joint and individual goals are to help you navigate further along your journey o the road to a healthy mental and emotional place. Without at least keeping one eye on the lookout for those self-sabotaging self-hater-thoughts ready to rare their ugly fangs n bite you HARD when you least expect it, especially when you've got your head preoccupied with the latest crisis dujour whose only goal is to wrap itself around you and snuff out your very essence. At Alchemy Wellness I got the shot in the arm I was hoping and praying for. I am grateful I found this option and practice. I'm very much looking forward to continuing to feeling a little better and brighter every day and to moving forward and having the blackness move further and further into the rearview mirror until it's nothing more than a tiny dot in the far, far distance behind me. Check out the Google reviews of Alchemy Wellness to read more specifics, as well as the feedback of others.

Since the Winter of 2013-14, I have suffered from chronic back pain. There was no traumatic event…read more- it came on randomly, and doctors' best guesses are that it stems from playing college hockey. I have tried the facet blocks, the deep needling, injections in the SI (sacroiliac) joints, the procedure where the pain doc shocks 5 or 6 parts of the nerve to kill it (it does regenerate, however), but nothing brought any significant relief. One doctor's solution was simply to write me a prescription for 240 Tramadol each month (2 pills taken 4 X each day); eventually had a seizure on the tramadol and was switched to oxycodone. After becoming tolerant to the oxy, he'd swap back and forth b/w that and dilaudid in what became a 3 or 4 month cycle. All of the above was simply a band-aid, however, (and not particularly useful or helpful); desperate for permanent relief, I finally agreed to and underwent back fusion (of the L5-S1) in June of 2018 due to "degenerative disc syndrome" - before creating the new bone to fuse the vertebrae together, he cleaned out and removed the dark bits & pieces of the destroyed disc. Still, after still experiencing pain a full year later, the surgeon went back in and performed a bit more work on the fusion in June of 2019. Ultimately, however, the pain never went away (and, in fact, there was barely any relief whatsoever), and I was told that I was experiencing failed back fusion syndrome, or something like that. Two more years of the oxycodone/dilaudid back-and-forth continued until...: As a birthday gift in the summer of 2021, my brother got me the one week regimen of ketamine infusions with Dr. Frederick. This process consisted of five straight days of going in for a ketamine infusion that lasted about 4hrs each day. I began to experience relief very quickly (within just a few weeks). The utterly miraculous (as far as I was concerned!) results affected more than just the physical pain in my back, however: - the desire to drink alcohol (which had, at times, been a problem in my adult life) dropped to practically 0% almost overnight - I was able to stop taking the opiates almost immediately. Given the length of time I was on them & the high dosage required for me to feel any relief, I had started to become extremely concerned about how doctors would ever be able to manage/control pain if I was ever in something like a car accident - mentally, an enormous weight was lifted from me since I no longer felt that my situation was hopeless To be clear - my pain did NOT and has not completely dissipated. It DID, however, drop from a daily 6-7 average on the pain scale to a much more manageable 2-4 on the scale. I go in for "booster" infusions several times each year (about every 2-3 months or so). Given that I live about 4 hours away from DrF, I had to find a local entity for most of my boosters - but, AT LEAST ONCE each year, I always return to DrF for a booster infusion, and more if my schedule allows. So far, everything I wrote was only about the ketamine itself and its effects. The PEOPLE at Alchemy Welness, however, are top-notch. The "bedside manner" of DrF and his entire staff is beyond description - every single person is kind & attentive and a real treat to interact with! As you are probably aware, Ketamine itself is a very weird drug. As a psychedelic, it can significantly alter your sense of reality, which can sometimes be scary; on the very rare occasion that I have ever become anxious during an infusion, one of the staff has always spent time sitting with me, often patting my hand & arm in order to "ground" me (which significantly calmed me and kept be in reality, as opposed to the distortion of reality that arises from the ketamine). Finally, every time I call the office, it is such a treat to speak with Cadria, who is always incredibly pleasant & attentive. There is literally not a single thing I would change about my treatment experience with DrF & his staff - I am so incredibly grateful to him for helping me get back to living and leading a normal life. David Erickson Baltimore, MD

I saw Dr. Jackson at Airrosti for back pain tied to poor posture I developed from sitting too much,…read morestarting back in the pandemic. Not only did Dr. Jackson and team introduce new exercises and worked with me through it, it set me off on a new fitness journey, which they thoughtfully prepared me for and I have been thriving physically in every way. Dr. Jackson and each of Airrosti team were kind, friendly and on point. This is the best physical therapy experience I have had. I have developed and believe in new behaviors that are propelling me further along my journey in all the best ways. Thank you, Airrosti.

This is one of those places that I wish I could give ANOTHER star too! I have been dealing with on…read moreand off again back pain for about a year and I was at my wits end when a friend of mine recommended Dr. Sam with Airrosti. I was hesitant at first but after visiting their website, reading reviews, and listening to several people tell me great things about it. I made an appointment. After my first appointment I was hooked! Dr. Sam is incredibly friendly, professional, polite and extremely knowledgeable, he helped breakdown what I was feeling, what he would be doing in each session and then where I might be sore or feel some pain the next day - he was SPOT ON with each. He is careful with his movements and really walks you through everything. I worked with Mel as well and she was extremely helpful in helping me work through some of the exercises, some modifications, and to help with next steps. Both were extremely patient with the number of questions I asked - which was A LOT! Dr. Sam is also incredibly accessible, he gave me his card during my first appointment and reiterated several times that I could reach him by phone, text or email. I did have some questions after my first appointment (about 24 hrs later), I sent him a quick email and responded within the hour with advice, suggestions, and recommendations. The work he did and the resources/exercises they gave me after only two sessions has cleared up my pain and they have assured me that if I stick with the exercises and listen to the warning signs I should be good to go. I am extremely happy with the results and highly recommend anyone who is feeling any sort of pain to make an appointment to see Dr. Sam Brinkley!

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Leary and his team. Everyone was very helpful and…read moreprofessional. I would surely recommend the mind and peace clinic .

From the owner: About The Practice MindPeace Clinics offer highly…read morespecialized ketamine infusion therapy, an advanced treatment that effectively and often quickly relieves the symptoms of many mental health and chronic pain syndromes. The team at MindPeace Clinics, led by esteemed ketamine infusion specialist Patrick Oliver, MD, welcomes patients at their offices in Richmond, Arlington, and Norfolk, Virginia. They also serve those in Washington D.C. They're well known as the most experienced ketamine providers in Virginia, and they have an exceptional overall success rate of 75% for all the conditions they treat. During ketamine infusion therapy, patients receive a low dose infused slowly over the course of one to four hours. As ketamine reaches the brain, it balances brain chemicals and interacts with pain pathways, giving patients rapid relief from their symptoms. Patients with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, suicidal thoughts, and post-traumatic stress disorder can experience a significant improvement in their symptoms. Chronic pain syndromes such as fibromyalgia and complex regional pain syndrome respond well to ketamine infusion therapy, often giving patients their first substantial pain relief in years. Ketamine infusion therapy is one of the best treatment options for patients whose underlying mental or physical condition didn't respond to conventional medications...

Dr Brickhouse is a very fine orthopedic doctor. My wife has been going to him now going on 10…read moreyears. Her back is a mess and he has been treating her for that. Right now meds do the job she really doesn't want surgery because it's a 50/50 chance it will be alright. He has done surgery on my wife's knee which is now in good shape. If I need a orthopedic doctor it will be Dr Brickhouse you can count on it.

Dr.Long is wonderful. He has cared for me intermittently for years. Initially he treated me for…read morefacet injections after cervical spine surgery which was followed by an auto accident- hit from behind. He has also done epidural lower back pain injections once or twice a year for spinal stenosis and bulging discs in lower back.He is knowledgeable and competent. His staff for procedures are great. This is a very kind group of caregivers!

True story. On 3/4/25 I went for a consult on my back. Agreed on an injection so they set up an MRI…read morefor me. I was told there would be no charge for that visit if I did the injections. On 4/8/25 I went for my scheduled injections. After waiting for an hour or more, they informed me they did not have my MRI, and further, wasn't sure when they would have it for sure. So, after me and my wife taking time off from work, I went back home. They never called me and I never called them again, but yes, I got two bills. The first for the consult of $499 and a second for the visit to do the injections, which did not occur because of them, in the amount of $200. After months of hounding them, they finally took the $200 bill off my account but demand the $499. What BS.

My family and I have been patients of Dr. Carl's for several years. I cannot begin to express how…read moremuch of a valued member of our family he and his staff truly are! We have several members of our family with very specific health needs and Dr. Carl and his staff keep us up to date so we don't have to remember all of the details! They take care of it for you. Making appointments is as easy as can be. Prescription refills are always checked and evaluated and dispensed appropriately. Cathy is the lead nurse and she is always super organized and extremely helpful and communicative! Colleen is such a sweet and welcoming member of WellcomeMD. I always love seeing her face!:) Heidi is fabulous on the phone and great with communications. She gets the job done! But when it comes to your health, your relationship with your doctor, it's an intimate dynamic because it requires clarity and trust on the part of the doctor and patient. Dr. Carl is so relaxed that he puts his patients at ease immediately. He is thorough and goes through all of your blood panels with you one-on-one and makes excellent suggestions and also is complimentary if he feels that you are doing well. He will prescribe supplementation only if it is reflected as needed in your bloodwork. Personally, my blood pressure zooms up every time I go to the doctor. But with Dr. Carl, he brings it back to normal and puts me at ease. Obviously, my entire family and I are fans of WellcomeMD. I recommend Dr. Carl and Dr. Colfer to everyone I know! As an aside, we drive 1.5 hours each way, just to be a part of their practice. They are THAT good.

horrid turnover, awful service and weak services. doc in the box is better than this place.read more