I've been seeing Colleen pretty regularly for almost 2 years now. I met her through a trusted network of mine (Marin Alternative Mother's Group), which definitely set the tone. She has always been very open and intentional when speaking with me, which I am very appreciative of and grateful for. I had seen 2 chiropractors years before, very briefly. I was cautious with Colleen because of my rough past experiences, and she was very gentle and understanding of my needs. Once I realized that there didn't have to be such loud and scary cracks and creaks and twists for me to actually feel relief by the end of my session, I began to trust and let go more. and once I did that, I definitely feel like I got the most out of my sessions. (that's not to say that there isn't an occasional crazy loud pop!) Colleen is wonderful at picking up on your energy and seeing where you're at when you walk in, and is respectful of your input. Another thing I love about Colleen is that she is always hungry for more learning and information. She is always learning new techniques and bringing more knowledge to her practice. She also adores babies and children (and prego mamas)! I've had my my newborn niece come in, my 3year old nephew, my sister, and many of my friends and their kids. The thing is, this isn't somewhere to come until you're actually ready to shift some things in your life, and really support and let your body heal itself!! :) read more

Colleen is amazing and has a gift with babies. My 4-month old daughter was having problems nursing. She frequently refused the breast, which was very distressing because she just wouldn't eat. I visited the pediatrician and a few lactation consultants several times to try and pinpoint the problem. There was no tongue tie or nipple confusion and no one could give me answers. They simply told me she was a distracted eater. I knew deep down that there was something else wrong with her. She seemed to be in physical pain anytime she would try to nurse, pulling back and crying. I heard that babies who go through long labors may experience trauma during the birth process and that CST may help alleviate some problems. Colleen came highly recommended. Our first visit was absolutely amazing. Colleen was so warm and gentle with my daughter. With Colleen's magic touch, my daughter was able to latch on and nurse right there in the office! This was such a surprise since we had been having problems since my daughter was 6 weeks old. She told me my instinct was right and that my daughter had some issues with her neck and sacrum. Since the first and subsequent visits my daughter continues to improve. With the treatment it almost feels like she is a different baby. Completely happy and a sweet cuddly girl when she is nursing. I'm so happy I found Colleen!!! read more

Dr. Colleen Lindstrom is a wonderful chiropractor! I have been a patient of hers for over three years. She has significantly helped to heal and relieve my neck and shoulder pain. I really value how much she has listened to me and taken time to get to know me as a patient - and friend! I also value her approach, taking time to rid the body of negative energy before adjusting. I have never felt better! As a mom, I'm also very happy that her office is kid-friendly. If I need to bring my two kids, it's never a problem. In fact, sometimes our appointments focus on my kids, too. She has adjusted my four-year-old many times. It's especially helpful when my son has a cold, for example, and needs to get his body back on track. The last time he was adjusted he said, "My body needed that!" after we left. Dr. Lindstrom also adjusted my five-month-old daughter shortly after she was born to address some gas pains the baby was having. The best part was that Dr. Lindstrom offered me some help by showing me some things I could try with my daughter at home. It was most helpful! Overall, Dr. Lindstrom is great. Not only is she a committed chiropractor, but she is a committed Sausalito resident and really cares about the community and people with which she works. read more

I went to my first Chiropractor at the age of 15, I have worked for Chiropractors, and received a wide variety of body work ranging from acupuncture, Feldenkrais and cranio-sacral therapies. Colleen is one of the greatest body workers I have ever had the pleasure of receiving care from. My trust in her as a human being and healer is such that she was the first and only practitioner I brought my 17 month old son to post brain surgery. Colin was calm and joyous in her hands, he literally fell asleep! Anyone who has children knows that this is the ultimate compliment. His body trusted Colleen! Colleen worked on both of us, as a mother who held my son through the traumatic process of brain surgery I had immense tension and trauma within my body. Since receiving a session with Colleen I feel that I was able to release a tremendous amount of tension and trauma from my body. I am moving forward with my healthy little guy and feel very grateful for Colleen's work. I wish I lived closer so that we could come more regularly. That being said, I will still make the 1hr and 1/2 drive to bring us to her. IF you are fortunate to live locally I hope you will embrace the gem that Colleen is in your community! read more

My first chiropractic experience has been with Colleen which was absolutely amazing. When I was 11 weeks pregnant I started feeling lower back pain and decided to go see Colleen. Later I discovered that I was carrying twin boys. I saw Colleen about once a month and was pain free throughout my pregnancy. I was so looking forward to my visits with her since I felt so rejuvenated a few days after a treatment and I knew that it will help me keeping my babies safe inside until full term. My boys were born at 39 weeks; both were breeched so I had a c-section. I decide to take them both to see Colleen when they were about 2.5 months. It is hard to describe in words how powerful theses sessions were. As a mom I was so grateful to witness how comfortable they both were with Colleen. It felt as if they are sharing their birth story with us and re-experiencing their birth in a safe, gentle and welcoming way. My husband and I kept saying that one of the boys was so much happier and calmer after one treatment. I am so thankful that both my babies and I got the exceptional care given by Colleen. read more

I went to Martin a few months back with several issues on the recommendation of a friend - not only because he came with such a warm and effusive referral but also because he works with a SLIDING SCALE. In tough times that means a lot to me - financially but also that is further proof that he is in for it for the opportunity to heal people, not just bleed them dry of money. Your first visit is very detailed (history both physical and mental, daily life, food, etc) and truly gets to know you before he event touches you. I feel like calling him a chiropractor is not quite right as he does so much more (acupuncture, massage, heat and vibration machines as well) and is integrative, open and truly a person who cares. He has a full range of herbs and is hands on for the entire visit - not just a wham bam thank you mam you get from most chiropractors. If you are seeking someone with a pure heart and who will assist you with your best interest in mind, go see Martin. read more

I was referred to Dr. Colleen Lindstrom after a car accident. I was in a lot of pain, in my upper and lower back, down the right leg and in both ankles. After four visits with Colleen I was driving without pain. As far back as I can remember I have had pain when sitting in a car. Movement on a whole is so much easier now. Months later I am still going to see Dr. Colleen Lindstrom, I could never have imagined a life without pain and now I have it. If this was not enough for my life's changing events with her sessions; my saliva glands have not worked since I was thirteen, and the stiffness in my face over time has made it so difficult to even smile. My saliva glands are working again. I was in shock at first, but smiles are showing on my face again. Thank you Colleen for giving my body's life back and now letting it show on my face with a smile! I recommend The Life Studio and Dr. Colleen Lindstrom to everyone. Susan read more

Dr Colleen is the absolute best and was so instrumental for our newborn's health and well-being. Our baby had a trauma post birth and spent her first 3 days away from me (mom), in the NICU. When we brought her in to Dr. Colleen, she was able to get in tune with her and give the adjustment and movement she needed to move her through the trauma and into her body. We watched and participated with amazement. Our daughter has been happy and present since. In the 3rd appointment we brought our daughter to at 11 weeks, Dr. Colleen completed her session with our daughter early and then adjusted my husband. She was quickly able to identify an issue with his shoulder he had had for almost a year, and help him. We will definitely be coming to Dr. Colleen for our family for our health support needs! We could not recommend her warm, gentle, in tune, gifted services higher!! read more

From a place deep inside and from the highest integrity is where I hold Dr. Lindstrom, as you may notice from are same last name, she is my sister. I have seen colleen grow from chiropractic school to her own cafe in Sausalito!! Her journey has brought her to a technique that speaks to each person at the cellular level. I recommend, support, and stand for everything she is. I know she is a true doctor because she knows its the body that is doing the healing. All you need to do is remove the interference and allow for the life to do the healing. I've had the pleasure to work with her in her new practice and am truly amazed by the change in people, mamas, and babies after there treatment. we are here to serve you!! read more

Dr. Colleen Lindstrom is a gifted healer. After being in a car accident and experiencing extreme neck and shoulder pain, I went to to see Dr Lindstrom. What I find remarkable about her is that she doesn't simply perform a chiropractic adjustment in the traditional sense. She uses her incredible knowledge of the body combined with her understanding of energy and healing to create deep and lasting results. When I leave Dr. Lindstrom's office I don't simply feel physically better. I feel an incredible energy and a deep sense of peace and wellbeing. If you want a transformative healing experience I recommend you see Dr. Lindstrom. read more

Que puedo decir hacerca de Cafe of Life, siempre e sido esqueptico hacerca de quiropracticos o de cualquier otra profesion que requiera el uso de mis huesos o musculos. pero como siempre nunca dijas "nunca" desde que soy paciente de la doctora burns, e visto un cambio muy significativo en mi vida! es algo que no puedo describir en palabras, creo que es algo que la persona tiene que experimentar, lo unico que puedo decir hacerca de ella como mi doctora es que comfio todo mi ser y salud, gracias por todo y espero tenerla siempre como mi doctora. read more