This five-star review for Katona Chiropractic is 30 years overdue. When I was in my early 40's, I tweaked my neck doing some heavy lifting and I couldn't turn my head because of the pain and stiffness. This condition continued over several weeks, so instead of taking pills, I decided to see a chiropractor for the first time. I saw three chiropractors without satisfaction, before I was treated by Dr. Katona, who fixed me up after two weeks. But what really convinced me to continue with Dr. Katona was that he also found and treated a persistent, low-level sore spot that I had in my middle back without my ever mentioning it. Since then, Dr. Katona has treated me over the years for physical injuries, the usual "overdoing it" in life, and the "tune up" adjustments every two months that keep me straight and limber as I age. I should mention that my wife is also a patient of Dr. Katona who was successfully treated for her acid-reflux due to a hiatal hernia. My wife was treated by medical doctors over a period of three years, who mostly prescribed antacids for her worsening condition. She learned that chiropractic care might be able to help her, so she went to Dr. Katona who after a few adjustments, "cured" her. I don't know if it will be the same for everyone with acid-reflux, but I do not exaggerate when I say it was a miracle treatment for my wife. To close, at my age of 71, I am grateful to Dr. Katona and feel fortunate to have him as my family chiropractor. read more

The only Doctor I would Let adjust my bones. Take the time to actually do exactly what you need. read more

So the employees dont wait their masks in the receptionist very highly reputable doctor but is very egotistical and rude and untrustworthy and highly arrogant and just not the best doctor. im not too sure why i came back so many times after he was late when we made appointment at 8am but he arrives at 8:20 am i gotta become a zillionaire!!!! every second counts just bc youre the best doesnt mean u can waste other ppls time okay read more

I love Dr. K and the staff. I always feel great when I leave, he listens to your problems and does not rush you out the office.

The very best chiropractor out there. A true life saver. I've known Robert Katana for nearly 30years, when my back went out and I was in excruciating pain, Dr K got me pain free and back to living my best life. I highly recommend Katona Chiropractic, they're thorough in evaluating you and your symptoms. Dr K listens to his patients, sets a comfortable environment and gets to adjusting and aligning your body. I even took my daughter at two weeks old for an adjustment after leaving wifey birth canal. If doctors are just feeding you opioids and other dangerous painkillers try the alternative and start seeing Dr K right away....you can thank me later. read more

Amazing doctor who has been able to keep my spine healthy. I recommended Dr. Katona to my friends and loved ones with 100% confidence he can help them with his treatments. read more

I have been a client of Dr. Katona for over 25 years. He is the only chiropractor I trust. He has assisted me and my family with regular maintenance as well as recovery from accidents. I would highly recommend him! read more

In June I suffered a miserable sciatica condition searing pain from hip down below my knee I I tried several modalities including acupuncture and massage but in the end it was Dr. Katona who was able to get my sciatica under control he carefully studied my x-ray and also my MRI which revealed four bulging discs and figured out what to do it took about eight appointments to make it all happen and after the first one I was in a lot of pain and he had me come in the next day to do more work he's very concerned about your condition and very responsive I can't give enough stars to him and the wonderful people in his office if you're having back pain you might want to consider Dr. katona read more

Dr Katona is the only chiropractor around that was able to adjust my lower back . I have degeneration in my lumbars from years of football and rugby and after getting adjusted on the knee chest I feel as if I have a new spine. I'm a huge guy and he's the only guy that was able to adjust my low back to get me out of pain and help me function better in the gym read more

I saw Dr. Katona years ago and truly enjoyed fun conversation as well as his wonderful care. I returned several months ago after a severe neck injury. He tried to adjust my neck but it was not budging, no big surprise as it was pretty locked up. I had X-rays done and asked to have him look at them but for some reason he had not received them yet. He promised to call me the minute he received them but never called. I called the office at least 4 more times and each time I was promised a call back but it never happened. I was completely ghosted and let down by someone I had trusted and considered a friend. I had to give up on him, and basically wasted the money for an office visit I couldn't afford to begin with. In addition to being left in agonizing pain for WEEKS! No thanks Rob, you let me down. Never going back. Thanks for the call, of course I knew I would probably hear back after this review. You said in your voicemail that you never received the x-rays however when I spoke to somebody at your office I was told that you had. This was after you told me you were personally going to call and get them sent to you and then you would call me the second you had them in your hands. So apparently you have a pretty severe communication breakdown. I have been let down by nearly every professional come in contact with in regards to my neck. Thanks to you and the orthopedic clinic I went to I missed out on nearly 2 months of physical therapy. That was a separate review In which the supervisor has apologized profusely however that does not give me my physical therapy that I should have been having all this time. I am moving in four days and I will not be back to the area. Thanks for owning your failures, not! read more

If you have symptoms of a TMJ disorder,,I recommend this place for you . I have tenderness around my jaw, right side pain, clicking, when chewing or opening my mouth difficulty opening and closing my mouth if the joint locks. After few weeks (once a week)t treatment, I am healed. . Highly recommend Doctor Robert, 30 years experience , nice and perfect chiropractor! read more

Had a on going problem with my vision , the doctors kept saying I had vertigo and giving motion sickness pills and I knew it wasn't that , so I came to get checked out since I trusted Dr. Katona from previous experiences, sure enough I had some stuff going on with my nerves in my neck, from my first neck adjustment I had an instant sense of relief , with tightness in my neck and my vision being blurry , definitely satisfied with the service and the outcome of the practice , for those having similar symptoms I highly recommend getting checked out before the doctors try and prescribe you meds,! read more

If anyone can testify to the greatness of Dr. Katona it is I. Just a normal guy who had a BAD pain in the neck due to a car accident. My back was stiff for years and I'm only 38. I went through 4-5 years of a terrible handicap. Always wondering how bad my upper back and neck was going to hurt that day. Took the joy out of my life almost and I was ready for Surgery. I was referred to Dr. Katona by one of my customers who is extremely meticulous so I knew there was a promising chance. Dr. Katona took X-rays and looked at me and said "Adam I can fix this" Nervous and a little skeptical (Because is how many things I tried before this) I pushed forward. 3 visits a week at first and gradually started to spread that out and bit by bit I was actually healing. WOW! I can proudly and very enthusiastically say my life is WAY BETTER pain free and almost 90% + back to pre accident days. When I have any discomfort I go get adjusted and helps for sure. 10 outta 10 in my book. I thought I would never be pain free. YOU ARE AWESOME SIR! I can't thank you enough read more

I went to Dr. Katona after feeling some insane pains and aches that no amount of massages would cure. He came highly recommended and I must say that I appreciated his patience. He explained everything to me and explained my x-rays. He did my first adjustment and boy could I feel that he had done some work. I have a long way to go but at least I know it's with someone who is competent. I will keep you all posted with my progress. I think one cannot be surprised with the extra costs when going in for an initial visit. I could have gone through my insurance and not paid for X-rays but I would much rather pay a little extra the first time and get someone who will help me get better. read more

Originally I had thought Katona Chiropractic was a reliable, trusted, and honest group of individuals who genuinely want to help patients get better from their long term pain. Unfortunately that is not the case. Before the pandemic had happened, I had went with my mom to her treatments to get treatments from the previous doctor that had practice in the clinic. We are very disappointed about the encounter we had with the clinic. We were not only notified last about our doctor leaving due to the pandemic, but we were also fooled about the cost of how much each treatment will be. When we began visiting the clinic, whomever the receptionist that we had spoke to did not clarify about how the pricing will be. Therefore, we had paid the same amount two times without any knowledge of how the discount is applied to the payment. And it is not until we had called recently about her account to refund the payment, we wouldn't had known that the discount is applied at the very end of the treatments. (each treatment is 15 times) I hope changes will be made for future patients that plans to continue or wants to start treatments with them. read more

a millllllion stars for this wonderful chiropractor! i can't say enough wonderful things about him. he truly cares about your health and wellness. i came in recently because i had some numbness in my right thigh during my workout. i came in ( thursday afternoon after work, so happy they have late hours) and was greeted by the most wonderful receptionist, April. she is absolutely so sweet. katona did an x-ray on me and saw the pinched nerves and issues in my spine and hip. i've had several adjustments and feel oh so great already. can't speak enough about him!!! best chiropractor out there!! read more

As a retired chiropractor, I rely on Dr Katona at Katona Chiropractic for all of my care. He is an oustanding doctor and has helped me through numerous neck and back problems over the years. I highly recommend Katona Chiropractic. Dr. Katona has dedicated his life to service of his patients. I fly from Las Vegas to see him as needed for my care. He has gotten me great results and I trust him 100%. read more

Having lived in many different states, I have seen MANY different chairapractors over the past 40 years. (I am 64 years old) Dr. Katona is the best. He has fixed a wide range of problems I have had with my back and pelvis. Dr. Katona usually fixes me up in just one viist. He never tries to schedule any unnecessary treaments. Highly recommended!! read more

Dr. Katona is my go to Dr. Anytime I feel out of alignment. He's like a miracle worker with his hands. I've been going to him for several years and have moved out of the area and will drive over an hour round-trip before changing to another chiropractor. He's also an awesome friend who really cares about the patients and treats you like family. He's a great person with an awesome personality, an awesome dad and will remain my chiropractor until my end PERIOD! In addition his assistant Julian and the other young lady's provide a customer service that is off the charts and you can't help to feel like family and friends around them. I would give them 5 stars as well. Thank you Dr. Katona & staff for keeping me aligned. Love you all! read more

Best Chiropracter visits I've had thus far. You instantly feel amazing, he takes X-rays and carefully studies every bone by both X-ray and touch before doing any work & absolutely painless. Best of all, I feel like a super man when I walk out. That's when you know this pace is the real deal! Amazing! I highly recommend!! read more

Don't come to this place! I ended up with an aggravated nerve that still haven't recovered after almost two month.

Up-date 3/10/2017 I still have continual pain in my neck area and excessive pain at my left shoulder. Also continual nerve pain down my left arm to my fingers and constant itching feeling at my wrist and hand all caused by a neck adjustment by this chiropractor years ago. Up-date 10/23/2016 I still have continual pain at the left side of my neck, shoulder and bicep, pain/numbness down to my index, middle finger and thumb from my adjustment from this place which has been constant since my initial post. read more

Dr. Katona, a miracle worker! I could barley function after my lower back froze up. He was realistic, knowing I still had to hold my newborn he taught me how to adjust how I held her... I was in pain for 4 days prior to seeing him; I was seeing other acupuncturists and self medicating. I saw him, and things weren't healed right away, but he was honest. [I had this back pain months prior and I never treated it] He helped me to heal and I know I'll be continuing to see him for "maintenance" & bettering my posture. read more

I saw Dr. Katona for some minor issues. I went for multiple visits, regrettably. Dr. Katona actually caused me injury with his aggressive adjustment of my sacrum. I had this confirmed by seeing an orthopedist and another Gonstead chiropractor. I continue to have pain, that I didn't have before I saw Dr. Katona. I strongly recommend you do not use this chiropractor. I question his abilities and his ethics. read more

Dr. Katona treated me in 2012 when I was in crisis and could barely walk or breathe from lower back pain. I was in so much fear of the additional pain I would experience due to the pending adjustment but I had no choice as I had waited too long. What got me through it was knowing he mentored my former chiropractor who was excellent, so I trusted I was in even better hands. Dr. Katona did not disappoint. Yes, the adjustment was difficult, and it did dissipate some of the pain and the next couple of treatments enabled me to return to work. Since then I have seen Dr. Katona on a regular basis for maintenance and attended a workshop he conducted about the importance of self-care vs medicated care. He is a natural healer and understands the human condition and psyche better than anyone else I know. Plus he LOVES what he does, cares about his patients, and has an inviting and relaxing energy. I'm so grateful for Dr. Katona and his wonderful staff for the consistent dedication and commitment they've shown me and to those I've referred. I hate to share him, but everyone deserves the best! read more

My entire family has been going to Dr. Katona for years, and with good reason. He is a great guy personally, and professionally, he is excellent at what he does! I have a herniated disk in my back that can't be permanently corrected short of surgery, but as long as I am diligent about visiting Dr. Katona, he makes my life livable nearly pain-free. I always come out of my appointments with him feeling like a new man in a new body. My posture is improved after being adjusted and can walk tall. As other reviewers have stated, he is able to pinpoint any trouble spots and treat them expertly. I would recommend him to anyone who has back pain. Thanks, Doc! read more

Disappointed and frustrated. I called around shopping chiropractors off of yelp. Decided to go with this guy after he was unexpectedly willing to take 2 or 3 minutes with me over the phone. I was told it would be a free consultation and if I wanted adjusted it would be $49. I asked if there was anyway I could get an adjustment the same evening and awesome blossom they said yes. So I dart over and walk in to a half sheet with a ton of pricing on it. I get a bit nervous and ask the front desk girl about my bill for today and that it will only be $49, she confirmed. I told her I saw all those prices and started to get scared but she assured me not to worry, that they weren't for me. I go in the exam room, chiropractor comes in, has a quick chat, tests some reflexes and what not, hands me a gown(doesn't tell me how far down to undress tho, I had to ask the receptionist), then goes to service another patient. The chiropractor is in and out many times but it's no problem, I am understanding as I know I am being seen spur of the moment, probably squeezed in. I am appreciative of this so I patiently and happily comply. After some hand squeeze test, some heat detector test he says he's running up my spine, and a flexibility test, he drops the x-ray bomb on me. So now I'm in the midst of a high pressure sale on top of my f'd up back issues. I guess it's like a "sell em dreams of painlessness, strip em down to their skivies, then bleed em dry" kind of a thing. I ask if we can just pass on the x rays for now as I didn't come in expecting that to be dropped on me, and can we just do the adjustment. Says he can't give me treatment if I don't buy an x-ray. He grabs what he claims are "a random persons x rays" and put them on the screen. I immediately notice the huge boobs, then I notice the misaligned spine. Coincidentally, it is the same x rays in one of the pics he posted on yelp. I can tell he runs this spiel with everyone...im just waiting for him to bust out 3 cups and a ball and ask me if I wanna bet which cup it's under. I digress. I saw the price list, x rays are hundreds of dollars. He says he will discount it for me to $79. I come in expecting to pay $49 and now I'm supposed to pay almost 3 times that?! ($79+$49) No one made mention of this before hand and it was very clearly understood I was coming to get adjusted. Never was there mention that I couldn't get adjusted unless I forked out for x rays too. As I mentioned earlier, he's in and out of the room, so after I don't readily agree he slips out to tend to another. Fine by me. I get dressed and leave. I tell the receptionist I'll have to come back another day; I'm trying to be gracious as there are people in the lobby. She asks me if I want to reschedule right then, as i literally have one foot out the door...i awkwardly decline. Everybody sees. You could cut the awkward with a knife. Lovely. My back is no better and everywhere else is closing at this point, what a waste. Incidentally, while I was calling around I found a place in San Ramon that does consultation, exam, x rays, report of x rays, and first adjustment for $50 total. I will give them a try. There's something to be said for upfront businesses. I gave 2 stars for the positive things, couldn't give 3 because that's an average rating and seeing as how not only did I not get any actual adjustments but I had a high pressure sales bomb dropped on me, I wouldn't exactly call that average service or experience. read more

Great experience, home like environment an friendly staff. X-rays were taken which I was able to see the misalignments I was feeling. The Dr explained what I was looking at an made adjustments. The adjustments felt amazing relieving a lot of the intense pain. Instantly relieved sever stress on my nerves. Katona you the Man! read more

Dr. Katona is the best. I visited him on a regular basis when I lived in Hayward. His adjustments helped to reduce my chronic back pain. He is one of the most genuine, kind, and competent health care providers I've ever had. If I hadn't have moved so far away, I'd still be a client. read more

My son HAD flat-feet. I took him to doctors and specialists. They all said there is no cure for it, recommended me to buy orthopedic shoes, and hoped for the best. I was so worried about the problem. I know my son would start to have pain as he gets older and heavier. He couldn't do long walks, play basketball, or soccer. When I first took my son to Dr. Katona, he did not give us big promises, which I really liked because he was honest. He told us he would do his best to help, and my son would have a chance since he is still so young. (By the way, Dr. Katona has a special X-Ray machine for feet.) We started to see the changes on my son's feet right away. Day after day it was getting better. It has been little more than 1 year now and my son does not have FLAT-FEET anymore. THANK YOU, DOCTOR KATONA. Moreover, I had a big health problem, last summer. I injured my back and had severe pain from hip to toe on my right side. I was so afraid of the adjustments :) It was not painful at all :)) Dr. Katona saved me from having a back surgery. He advised me to strengthen my lower back and abdominal muscles to avoid the pain coming back. Now, I am also working with a trainer he recommended. I am feeling much stronger and healthier every other day. My husband, my mother, my son and myself are happy patients of Dr. Katona. We are sooooo thankful to him. read more

Dr. Katona saved my life. I cannot say enough good things about him. He is straight forward and knows his business. I would not be walking today if it was not for him. I was referred to him by a friend and I am so thankful for that! I am not one for chiropractic services. They always wanted to up sell and keep you coming back. Not the case here! This was a life changing experience for me and I cannot thank this man enough! My story ends with spinal fusion but without him it may have never happened. You would be a fool to not talk this man about what ever your chiropractic needs are! read more

I recommend Dr. Katona for any chiropractic/ adjustment needs. Ive been to many other chiropractors in the area and no one comes close to here. Katona actually takes his time and analyzes your xrays everytime you come in to make sure he gets a general idea of what needs to be fixed. I feel tremendously better walking out of his office every time. Go here to feel results read more

I saw Dr. Katona as a teenager when I had a sports related injury and he was very effective at alleviating my pain. So, now as an adult I have struggled with lower back pain and finally decided to take care of the problem. After 2 visits with Dr. Katona my back and neck pain are GONE. I continue to go for maintenance and have not had any back pain since. In addition, my range of motion in my neck has improved dramatically. I would highly recommend Dr. Katona to any of my close friends and family. He is a meticulous perfectionist when it comes to his work. read more

Dr Katona helped my son after a football injury to his lower back that plagued him with chronic pain for many months. My son had substantial relief after the first visit and improved more after each visit. Dr Katona is patient, understanding and thorough. We highly recommend his services. read more

I have been a patient of Dr Katona for years. He is definitely one of the most skilled chiropractors I have been to. He is kind, patient and explains everything very well. I've been having issues with my lower and upper back and every time I go to his practice he does a great adjustment that lasts for weeks! I really appreciate the fact that he cares a lot for his patients and is willing to squeeze in emergencies, which happened to me many times. I've been to chiropractors that use the Blair technique when I was away from the Bay Area , however, Dr Katona's technique works wonders! Very precise. Thank you so much for your help!!! read more

i never even thought to go to a chiro before i met my fiance. i always saw the ads or the different offices scattered around towns i trek through but just wrote them off. now.. i cannot live without Dr katona. I've become a "crack" addict and weep for the days i used to be able to see him three times a week. my new schedule only allows for once a month if I'm lucky. i cannot stress how much better i feel now that I've been seeing him. i struggled with back pain since i was a child which became worse after i became pregnant. the weight was too hard on me and i rarely found relief. now not only has my back health improved but my overall health as well. needless to say the 30 min drive i make is also very worth it. read more

Dr. Katona is a wonderful man and doctor. There's no doubt he loves what he does. His touch is gentle and he knows what he's doing- he can always tell where it hurts- sometimes just by the way you walk in the door! Even when it doesn't hurt, however, he's made adjustments to every member of my family that have yielded nearly immediate results. He's caring, and friendly- he personally signs Christmas and birthday cards to his patients! The entire staff is actually quite friendly, and they work with you if you don't have insurance- or decent insurance with a low enough deductible to warrant claiming it. He even works around work schedules, open early some days and late in some evenings, with occasional Saturdays, and annual days with free adjustments. I love my chiropractor and he's worth the 45 minute drive! read more

This review is a long time coming... should have done this many months ago. So Dr. Katona, this one is for you as I have promised. Sorry if it came a bit late but I don't think it's ever too late. Dr. Katona was a very nice and wonderful doctor along with his assistants and personal trainer. He was very patient even when I was having problems with the insurance company. He even helped me out. And thank you for letting me keep the Handyman's magazine. Anyways, thank you for getting me better and I am much in better shape than when I went it. Thanks. read more

I am not prone to give 's. I will to Doc Katona. Haven't seen him for 15 years. I've been to 8 other DC's. NOBODY does it like he does. I will never let another DC touch me again! read more

Having just moved to Castro Valley I hadn't found a new chiropractor at the time my back went completely out after Thanksgiving. I did a little research and found Dr. Katona very close to where we live- his office was so easy to get through to and they had me come in immediately when I told them i could barely walk. They are incredibly flexible in setting appointments for me and always have time to fit me in. Dr. Katona helped to get me mobile and has given me relief from some previous conditions that I had been living with all year. I would highly recommend this office for anyone seeking pain relief or well being maintenance. Huge up grade in attention and care compared to my previous chiropractic experiences. read more