The problem with this practice is that, instead of making more time for patients to have a dialogue…read morewith the doctors, they mostly discourage dialogue. This allows them to see many more patients. However, the so-called "soft skills" (eye contact, making time for communication, bedside manner) are part of the healing process.

Since the last review was 2015, I thought I'd relate my recent experience: I injured my hand in a…read morefall and was referred to VOI. I don't think I could have asked for a better experience. Doctor Taylor was engaged, explained the injury and what I needed to do to regain mobility in my hand. The nursing staff was very supportive & I felt like I was in good hands. On follow-up I met with Jonathan & he was also superb. Asked questions, and made a number of suggestions that I think will be very useful. Jonathan thought to ask about other potential injuries from the fall to look out for - I'd banged my knee pretty hard, but it had been kinda neglected. Good experience all around (except for the accident part).

This chiropractors office is top notch. I've been coming here primarily for massage therapy with…read moreNatalie and she is amazing!

Great chiropractor and staff. I come here often when my back or neck is messed up. I highly…read morerecommend

Angela is by far one of the very best yoga instructors I've ever had. She gives wonderful massages…read moreand her personal wellness program helped me succeed in backpacking a portion of the JMT

I moved to Ridgecrest from the Bay Area where yoga is taken VERY seriously. I've practiced in…read morecountless studios over the last 7 years with more or less frequency and intensity. Angela is one of the better instructors I've had for sure, she has a great knowledge of using prop's to get into the proper alignment (which is the entire point of receiving the most benefit from your yoga practice if you ask me). The studio is beautiful and spacious. There are plenty of class offerings and pleasant chanting to start/center your practice. Definitely the most professional/best practice studio in town. Angela is warm and friendly - If you're new to yoga this is a great place to start to begin seeing real benefits in your body - there's never an age limit to starting yoga.

I was in Bella Sera for 3 months recovering from complete shoulder replacement surgery and it was…read moregreat. The food was good, the CNAs are competent and courteous, transportation got me to all my appointments, and the office staff was good with explaining things to me. If you're looking for good quality care, I recommend Bella Sera.

I've been to only 3 other homes like this, visiting family friends or family of friends. The place…read moremust be sorely understaffed since call buttons are answered at best in 15 minutes, usually 25. TV had to be provided by family. How easy would it be to have a TV there in each room? Hotels charge 5x less and provide at least a cheap entry level flat screen. I'm actually pleased with the staff. It's a busy place even with a good amount of staff. So I'm not sure why all button issues take too long. It's confusing. I wish the design was better oriented for easy access to outside enjoyment. Like even for bedbound people.

Tina Breedlove was my LMT for over 15 years when I lived in Ridgecrest. If it wasn't for her…read moreexcellent care I would have never been able to work my very physically demanding job for as long as I did. Tina is one of those rare therapists who continue to grow and seek out cutting edge therapies to ensure her clients get the best possible care from a list of healing therapies. She is one if the BEST and given I have had massages all over the globe....that says a LOT. There were times when I had some strange ailment and she would research possible therapy options to best address my health and it paid off. She was able to find relief when doctors and chiropractors were at a loss as to what to do next. Needless to say, Tina has a gift for healing and I miss having access to her skill.

Owens Peak Medical Clinic is a nice family atmosphere. Dr. Vanderheuk is a wonderful, hard working…read moredoctor, who truly cares about his patients. He listens, and will be frank of what he will and won't do. He works very hard to help his patients. So many have seen him for more than 20 years, and they adore him. Dr. Vanderhuek saved the life of a good friend. He caught the trouble before the friend would have had the stroke. My friend is forever in indebted to Dr. Vanderhuek. He has always been very thorough with my health care.

I saw Linda a couple of years ago to treat me for lumbar back injuries. I have had acupuncture in…read moreother areas that I lived, so I am familiar with the procedure. I felt Linda was excellent. I requested moxibustion and she did a great job. she is so busy it was difficult to get as many appointments as I would have liked to have. I just called and left a message for her to contact me for appointments. I have a badly fractured sacrum for 6 weeks, so far nothing has really helped with the pain. I believe that acupuncture will be very helpful. I would recommend Linda to anyone who seeks pain relief.

Linda is AMAZING! I…read morehave tendinosis on my right foot from falling while hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail and I got a treatment for her to speed up the healing process. From the moment I called her, I liked her. She squeezed me in her super busy schedule almost right away when I told her what was happening and that I wanted to get back on trail and was super nice. The acupuncture session I had with her was absolutely painless and I really felt some negative energy leave my foot and was really relaxed after it. Highly, highly recommend her.

I've been here several times and have spent a couple of thousand dollars on various products and…read moreprocedures. Overall, my experiences initially were very positive--the staff has always been friendly, and the services started out great. My most recent service was a laser treatment (similar to IPL but more advanced) intended to treat dark spots, which cost around $600. During the treatment, my entire face was treated except for the high cheekbone area beneath my eyes, which unfortunately is where my darkest spots are. At my follow-up appointment, I pointed this out and was told that the area had been missed because the eye covers blocked it. I was advised to schedule another appointment to treat those spots, at an additional cost of $10 per zap. While it was frustrating that this wasn't addressed during the original treatment--especially given the cost--I agreed to book another appointment to have the areas treated. When I arrived for that appointment, I was informed that one of the spots would need to be reviewed by a doctor before they could proceed. This was surprising, as I've been in approximately five times, had multiple face scans, and discussed my dark spots in detail on several occasions. At no point prior to this visit was it mentioned that a doctor's review would be required--particularly before scheduling an appointment that was specifically meant to address that spot. The overall impression I was left with is that unless you are booking a higher-priced treatment, your time and concerns are not a priority. While I absolutely respect referring a client to a specialist when medically appropriate, it was disappointing that this requirement was only raised once I arrived for an appointment where the total charge would have been minimal. Unfortunately, this resulted in wasted time and left me questioning the consistency of care.

I cannot say enough amazing things about my experience getting chemical peels here! From the moment…read moreI walked in, I felt completely comfortable and taken care of. The staff is knowledgeable, professional, and truly passionate about skincare. Before starting my treatments, they thoroughly explained the process, what to expect during healing, and customized the peel specifically for my skin goals. I appreciated how they focused on both results and safety. After a series of chemical peels, my skin looks brighter, smoother, and more even than it has in years. My texture has improved so much, dark spots have faded, and I'm constantly getting compliments on how healthy and glowy my skin looks. The downtime was exactly as described, and I felt supported the entire time. If you've been considering chemical peels but feel nervous, this is your sign to book it. I'm beyond happy with my results and will absolutely continue coming back. Highly recommend!