Dr. Jo is GREAT! My first experience (2 years ago) with Dr. Jo included; a very thorough consultation, helpful health and wellness tips, an adjustment, massage, and the start to building a beautiful relationship with my new found Chiropractor. I am not a big fan of Western Medicine and Dr. Jo's natural remedies and tips have helped tremendously. These remedies and tips effortlessly found a new home, as they became a lifestyle choice. I experienced my very first adjustment with Dr. Jo. He understood I was a little nervous and did everything to make sure I was comfortable. Dr. Jo was able to answer every question I threw at him, walked me through every adjustment, and explained how it was beneficial to my health. After two years, I still leave each session feeling 10x's better than I did when I walked in. I have been to a few Chiropractor's in my area and take time out of my day to drive 45 minutes to see Dr. Jo. What can I say? He's the best! read more

I bought the LivingSocial deal and the experience here was so bad that LivingSocial refunded me. It was advertised as a massage but I would say less than 5% of the time they were giving me a massage. Instead, they were trying to consult with me about chiropractic stuff. And they used some big vibration machine on me the entire time, which was horrible. My body felt really bad for several days afterwards. This seems like a sham operation to me. read more

I bought the LivingSocial deal - as a student with high stress demands and little money, I thought that an inexpensive massage would be the best way to unwind and help prevent problems without breaking the nearly nonexistent wallet. This was my first time to any chiropractor, so keep that in mind if you read this review, which is meant to help anyone else who bought the deal know what to expect. I understand that Live Well has been hit by the group buying effect...with over 800 deals sold, Dr. Jo said he had to hire extra staff to handle the load. At first I was a little scared/skeptical when I first called to schedule my appointment, got an automated machine, and was not called back within a few days. I think it took about a week, but Dr. Jo called me himself and scheduled the appointment. We had the reschedule the appointment half an hour earlier the day of, but fortunately my schedule worked out so it wasn't a problem. Being a doctor myself, I totally understand scheduling mishaps, and I'm not going to dock him on this review for that, given the insane load he must be dealing with from the LivingSocial effect. All that aside, when I arrived for my appointment, I was warmly greeted by the massage therapist, who explained that I would start off with Dr. Jo and then continue with her. I had already filled out my new patient form that I printed from the website, so that saved them a lot of time. Dr. Jo started off taking pictures of my posture, then performed an evaluation of certain muscle groups and strength. He explained everything he was doing and gave good instructions. I'm a chiropractic newbie and I never studied half of these muscles in school, so I didn't really know what he was talking about, but he was very thorough and reassuring in his explanations. He's friendly and fun to talk to also, which makes for a great doctor. He used certain tools to perform the massage and loosen up tension, and they felt really good (and make you talk funny when they're vibrating against your back and you're trying to tell him about your hobbies). He determined problem areas and focused on those. He also asked if I would like some chiropractic adjustments (for no extra charge), which I agreed to, and then proceeded to crack my back, ribcage area (I think?), and neck. I've had my back cracked before, but had never heard myself crack so much! It felt pretty awesome. Dr. Jo worked on me for half an hour, and then I transferred to another room where the massage therapist that had greeted me earlier took over with the same instruments and worked on me for another half hour on the problem spots Dr. Jo had noted in my chart. She also worked on some of my knots with her hands, so it wasn't all tool-based. Everything was done fully-clothed. There's a tip jar in the massage therapist's room that goes to both her and Dr. Jo. She also explained that the posture photos would be emailed to me along with a report, and that a separate consultation would be scheduled to go over the report. Overall, I'd totally come back again (and might, depending on where I end up living after graduation!). It was a great massage and the instruments they use really enhance the massage. After experiencing a couple different types of massage this year (thanks to group buying sites!), I think I am currently preferring deep tissue done by a chiropractor like Dr. Jo who can help identify and correct problems from the root, rather than just provide symptomatic relief. And he can crack your back too. ;) The only thing I'd do differently is NOT wear jeans like I did today - they limit movement and are too thick). I didn't expect it to be a fully clothed massage; next time I'll probably just wear my workout gear. Initially skeptical; extremely pleased in the end. :) read more

Finally got an apt. to see Dr. Jo. He was super nice, as was the massage therapist that was there. They both seem knowledgable, and answered all my questions. Like other people have mentioned, the parking is tricky. I was lucky - my apt. was on Saturday afternoon, and I was able to park down the block. I asked Dr. Jo about that during my apt - I guess you can park at any of the slots in front of their office, even the slots that say "Reserved For.." I was throw off by a few things: I couldn't find their unit # on any of the doors leading into their building. I figured out after a few minutes of looking ridiculous and saying "HELLO!" that I'm supposed to go through a door that leads to their unit. Though Living Social sold this as a massage, it's not a massage. It's a half hour with Dr. Jo, and half an hour with his massage therapist. Not sure who dropped the ball on this one, but it would have been useful if these details were on the Living Social deal voucher. That way you know what you're paying for. Not everybody wants to get a chiropractic adjustment. The massage portion isn't really a massage - the therapist uses a bumpy vibrating machine most of the time, and you keep your clothes on. I had expected the standard Swedish deal - you take everything off, and you get lotioned up. Generic ocean music. Dim lighting. You know what I'm talking about. They should really use an online booking system. That would eliminate the need for a receptionist/somebody to make apts. over the phone. My partner, who also had an apt. with Dr. Jo, LOVED HIM. He got his back/neck cracked, had his posture evaluated, and generally felt like he got his money's worth. read more

Dr. Jo is the best! I'm so happy to have found a chiropractor that truly cares about my health and well being. Dr. Jo listens and takes the time to address my specific problems. His adjustments are consistently great! Under Dr. Jo's care, my immune system has improved, my neck and back tension has decreased, and I feel 101% better every time I leave his office. I highly recommend Dr. Jo! read more

Dr. Jo has been amazing in keeping my bones all working in the right places. I've reclaimed my life and had been really active working out with P90X and cycling and he keeps me healthy with his healing hands. I highly recommend that you try him first before going to the really expensive chiropractors out there. I've been under his care for almost a year now and I come to him as often as I can. read more

Dr. Jo is fantastic, in my opinion, he's as good as it gets in chiropractic care. I've been to several chiropractors now, some for true pain relief, and more recently for general wellness care. Dr. Jo is thorough, personable and really knows what he is doing. As busy as they are, I have never felt rushed during a visit. I originally went to see him through the LIving Social deal, and went in just looking for a nice massage. I decided to continue on with Dr. Jo after our initial appointment because I was so impressed by his thoroughness, and how very helpful and informative that visit was, even when I didn't know I needed "help". I have had chronic pain and tightness in my left shoulder for as long as I can remember. I've always chocked it up to stress, occasionally massaged it out, and otherwise tolerated it. After about 6 visits to Dr. Jo, I realized that I couldn't remember the last time I'd had shoulder pain. Overall my whole body just started feeling better - even in places that I hadn't realized were bothering me (I just figured those were normal factors of a busy, active life, and getting older). I also appreciate that although Dr. Jo is a true wellness practicioner, and encourages regular care, and the use of supplements, I never felt pressured from him to buy his products or to come more than I needed to. He allowed me to move through care at my own pace and comfort levels. Since I was previously a big skeptic of chiropractic care, this was a big factor in my continuing to see Dr. Jo after that first visit. He truly cares about helping you feel better, but he is confident enough in the results he knows you'll see that he doesn't have to push - you'll keep coming back when you like what you see. I can not recommend Dr. Jo highly enough. Their approach to chiropractic care is pretty unique from my previous experiences, and I couldn't have been happier with the results. read more

Dr Jo. is very professional and offers more than just Chiropractic care. He is a teacher as well as a Chiropractor- he makes sure his clients are informed with what is going on with their bodies as well as offer all around care to support the body as a whole, not just 'the problem area'. I have been going to him for about a month now and he is very thorough with his first appointment as well as following up on how the treatment is going. I would definitely recommend Dr. Jo to anyone that feels like they need Chiropractic care. read more

I've had Dr.Jo work on my knee's and ankles since I've been training for a half marathon and triathlon and I couldn't be happier. I don't feel pain or soreness in those areas and he really gives that extra care which makes the difference when I run. Thank you Dr. Jo for being so helpful in my healing. I love the handouts that you get after each visit, something that adds to my knowledge about being aligned and my overall health! read more

I also bought the livingsocial deal and made an appointment here. I think I made the appointment in March of sometime, and it was quick and easy. She emailed me with a couple of dates that were open, and I chose the one that worked for me, and we scheduled it. I've always had weird back problems, the kind where you're constantly cracking your back...and Dr. Jo kindly listened to my concerns. It was about half an hour with him, the chiropractor, and half an hour with the massage therapist. I had never had a chiropractic adjustment before, but it definitely felt good and I found myself not having to constantly stretch my back for several weeks afterwards.... Dr. Jo discusses ways to stay healthy, and keep a healthy spine. And he's also just fun to talk to! The massage therapist is also great, and we had a good chat on good places to eat in the area. If you're reading these reviews, I would disregard the low star reviews because most of them are about "not expecting" that type of massage. It's a chiropractor, not a massage parlor! Of course they are going to do an analysis of your spine and work on adjusting it. So I wouldn't count those reviews as a negative reflection of this great doctor. I wish I could afford seeing him all the time, because the visit was definitely helpful. read more

First time there with any kind of chiro work as well, and it was great. Sixty-minute massage session was enjoyable, and the free adjustment was interesting as I've never had it done before. I'm an Ironman triathlete, and it was just what I needed to keep my body functioning at its best for training and race days. I will be going back after my next major race, definitely! Thanks, Dr. Jo! read more

It was a fun, however not your typical massage experience. First it was confusing deciding where to park. It seems all the houses on that street were converted to commercial offices. the spots in front of the building/house have "reserved for" signs posted, and none indicate live well. i ended up choosing street parking across the way. i went on a Saturday so the other businesses didn't seem open...i would assume it would be harder to find a place during standard business hours. there is NO receptionist or greeting area to direct you to the right place and the suites are just one room each so i totally walked into Dr. Jo working on another person! he was very kind about it and it didn't seem to be a problem that had happened, but it is easily avoidable with a "please knock before entering" sign on the door. or "DR in session" sign. I felt awful walking in on someone(fully dressed ) and others walked in on my time as well, each time i told them i had done the same thing, so they might not feel as awkward as i did at first. i arrived 30 min early so i could complete the form i was unable to download. form took about 2 seconds to complete. DONT go early for this, well maybe 5 min early. The massage itself mostly consisted of a vibrating machine to get the deep tissue, Dr Jo said these are commonly used in sports massage as they are more productive overall especially for athletes. (more like 2-3 therapists working at one time). I was fully clothed the entire time. Dr Jo likes to focus on getting the muscle groups to work together properly as a better way to alleviate the strain on certain muscles(working outside their job description). it took him all of 5 seconds to figure out which muscles weren't pulling their weight so to speak. he uses technical terms for muscle group and i never took anatomy so i just nodded and smiled through some of the explanations. he did about 30 minutes with me and did some free adjustments(chiropractor). then i finished up the last 30 minutes with a gal in the next suite over. she only used the vibrating machine but hers was stronger. she told me to drink water and green tea and i could expect soreness lol. that kinda sucks, but i guess it makes sense since it was a vigorous massage. both were very friendly and chatted with me through the time(im a chatter box) I'm sure they can read the clients pretty well, just in case you aren't a talker. I can easily see how going to Dr Jo regularly would be beneficial as he alters the experience based on individual needs. overall a nice time and worth the drive to walnut creek. also he did indicate that they ran the living social deal again last week or something and they had over 800 purchases, plus the purchases from when i bought it in November or something, busy busy those two are :) looks like they are doing everything they can to get in touch with everyone in a timely fashion, but its only the two of them it seems, so try and be patient :) once you get ahold of them its is a pleasant experience all the way through. read more

My review of Dr. Jo -- 5 stars. My review of the Living Social experience at Live Well Chiropractic Centers-- negative 5 stars. As others mentioned, I had to leave multiple messages to get a call back. At my first appointment, they stood me up. They sent me a meeting invitation for the date and time, so there's no denying I had the appointment. When they finally called to reschedule (several days later), they didn't mention (or apologize) for standing me up. When I asked, the woman said there had been "car trouble". It seems like if someone had had car trouble, they could have called me that day when they got into the office? At my second appointment, they called 5 hours before to move my appointment up. If I couldn't come 2.5 hours earlier than my appointment time, they wanted to cancel. So I moved heaven and earth to get there. The massage therapist had one of those obvious tip jars with a $20 bill standing out. Very tacky. At my third appointment, again, the morning of my appointment they moved my appointment time. But this time they didn't even ask me. The scheduler sent an updated meeting request for 30 minutes later than the appointment time and when I got her on the phone and objected she said, "You are on the schedule for the new time." Right, because you just moved it without asking me. She again said I could take the new time or cancel. This is 4 hours before my appointment. Dr. Jo was great about listening to me when I described how disrespectful of my time the scheduler had been at all three appointments. He said this was unusual but another Yelper mentioned it: "We had the reschedule the appointment half an hour earlier the day of..." He offered to make it right and give me a free service, but really, I can't imagine going back for more. He assured me that the scheduler was being let go, and they were moving to an online appointment system. Perhaps with an online system, so much of my time wouldn't have been wasted. read more

I went to Dr. Jo thanks to a special they were offering (I'm very budget conscious), thinking I was going to receive a conventional sports massage. However, I was utterly impressed with Dr. Jo's breadth of knowledge, and immense skill in assessing my neck and should problems and taking action to alleviate my pain. I'd never experienced many of the techniques he used, and which were further used by his staff massage therapist Des. If I could return every week, I would...hm...now that's a thought... Highly recommended! read more

I have been visiting Dr.Jo for the past 2 months for my shoulder and neck pain. Before seeing Dr. Jo, I have went to couple of other chiropractors and did not result any significant improvement. But after visiting Dr.Jo , my pain is significantly under control now. I strongly recommend Dr. JO / Live Well Chiropractic Cener for the pain management and bad posture related items. read more

After my motorcycle accident in the fall of 2008 the improvement I gained from going to physical therapy was minimal. I still suffered form diminished mobility, range of motion, and high pain levels. As someone who has sought and found good chiropractic care in a different region of the state, I resolved to find a chiropractor in the Bay, unfortunately the quality of chiropractic care I found was sorely lacking and as such I was greatly disappointed -- until I was referred to Dr. Jo! After being referred to Jo in the summer of 2009, I found him to be qualified, capable, and passionate about his work. Through his care I have seen great improvements in my mobility, range of motion, and pain levels. Dr. Jo isn't your average chiropractor, he believes in a comprehensive continuum of care -- not just a quick fix but a life fix. This is exemplified in his approach to my case: He consults with me concerning my nutrition, water intake, exercise, and well being -- he even produces an article with helpful tips and insights. This approach has greatly aided my road to recovery. You would be remiss if you didn't try his services. read more

I've been to several Chiropractors around the bay area and the other cities I've lived in. Dr. Jo is by far the best. The best testament to the quality of his Chiropractic treatment is the fact that my back feels completely pain free for a long time after every session. His sessions are not the usual 10 minute cracking session. Rather, he spend about 30 min and sometimes to an hour. His techniques and treatment has had a longer lasting improvement on my posture and my back pains in general. I would very highly recommend his services. He's very personable and friendly. read more

I was referred to Dr. Jo from my Chiropractor in Dublin who was moving her practice. I'm really glad she recommended him. He is very thorough and his adjustments are great. He gives excellent recommendations for ways to improve your overall health, not just the problem you may be experiencing at the moment. He has a proactive approach making suggestions that will help prevent issues down the road. His prices are extremely affordable as well. read more

I highly recommend Live Well Chiropractic Centers because of Dr. Johannes Garrido's (a.k.a. Dr. Jo) chiropractic technique and personal care. I have been a client of his for almost 2 years and I have felt and seen amazing results. Live Well Chiropractic Centers is dedicated to caring for the entire body so that you are able to "live well." Dr. Jo was the first chiropractor to explain how important it is that the whole body be aligned, not just the spine. For example, if your knees are not aligned then its going to affect your hips, back and how you feel. That is when I came to appreciate how important it is to have a full body adjustment in order to "live well" and feel well in my day-to-day life. Personally, I travel over 20 miles to be treated by Dr. Jo and I have met others who travel even further than I to have excellent chiropractic care. He has a very mild and gentle disposition and desires to help people reach their optimum health. read more

I went to Live Well because I got a deal through Living Social. I had never been to a chiropractor and didn't really know what to expect. Dr. Jo was great! He talked me through the whole process and made me feel very comfortable and at ease. After only 2 visits, i can really feel the difference! I also had the massage with a girl there, i think her name was Desiree. It wasn't so much a massage as she used an interesting vibrating machine that felt SO good! I came out of there SO relaxed! I signed up for a whole package and look forward to seeing them again. It seems like it's a family run business and they really treated me like family. Thank you and see you next week :) read more

I'm a Chiropractor and this is where I go to get adjusted! Where did he get that heated pillow thingy??!! I don't know but I want one.... : ) read more

I have nothing but positive writes! I received a phone call within a few days of leaving a message - with my appointment just over a week out, then another call to remind me of my appointment the day before. So far, so good. Parking was absolutely no problem - I parked right outside the 'office' building in a parking spot not reserved for anyone in particular!! Cozy waiting area - doors are labeled and I most certainly wouldn't just open a closed door without knocking. Dr. Joe came out and greeted me by name, showed me the short form to fill out and in the room I went. The majority of the massage was using the handheld machines - quite vigorous. Dr. Joe was great asking if all was OK and adjusting the power etc. if it was needed. Most of the technical muscle talk I really didn't understand but don't be afraid to ask questions if you aren't sure what he is talking about - he will explain!! The room is small and warm and Dr. Joe obliged with my request to make it a little cooler. Soothing music was played. I wish I were working to be able to take advantage of his knowledge on a regular basis! Go and enjoy - you'll love it. read more

Very good experience,felt great after the treatment by Dr.Jo and Deserie. It was exactly what my aching muscles needed. If I lived closer I would definitely go back. It is not really a traditional massage.More of an evaluation of the tense muscles and loosening of the same. Dr Jo makes you feel completely comfortable and walks u through the entire process. Deserie was also good. Both seemed knowledgable and were very caring. If u go on a holiday u can park right outside their office. Nice cosy feel to the office,too. Definitely recommended. read more