I discovered Bates Chiropractic when looked for a provider that is with the ASH network and so far I've never had a bad experience. It's always easy to make an appointment, which I really appreciate. Donna, the office manager, has been very welcoming and friendly which makes patients feel comfortable right away with every visit. Dr. Bates takes his time during each treatment to really listen and explain things, and I never feel rushed. I also respect that he doesn't try to schedule unnecessary visits, just only what is needed. Since my neck discomfort has gotten better, I only need to come and see him every month. Overall, it's a professional and patient-focused practice that I highly recommend. read more

Dr. bates is truly a GEM in his field! He is one of the most attentive and knowledgeable chiropractors I've ever visited. He genuinely cares about his patients' well-being and takes significantly more time than most to focus on the specific problem areas that you share with him. In addition to providing a positive treatment session, he also provides tailored exercises to strengthen the surrounding muscles, helping your body truly recover and function better--not just mask the symptoms. He has incredible expertise when it comes to shoulder issues, which has made a world of difference for both my mom and me. If you're looking for a chiropractor who goes the extra mile, I'd highly recommend Dr. Bates. read more

Dr. Bates is the best! I tried everything for my frozen shoulder, but nothing worked--until I saw him. He knew exactly what to do. Highly recommend! read more

I came to Dr. Bates with neck and shoulder pain along with lower back tightness from my moderate scoliosis. He was able to adjust my neck within the first visit and instantly made me feel better. In addition, he was able to stretch out my lower back. As I walked out after my first visit, I felt like I was a few inches taller. The office is very clean and organized. The Front Desk, his wife Donna, is warm, kind and always greet you with a smile. I am thankful I was able to find a knowledgeable chiropractor in Fremont! I plan to go back to him for monthly adjustments. read more

I was experiencing lower back pain and Dr Bates worked his magic and made it go away. He has a gentle but effective touch, the office is clean and pleasant, his wife (she works at the front desk) is a joy, and my lower back pain is gone :) read more

Dr. Bates is an amazing and attentive chiropractor. I've only had a few treatments but so far I enjoy my experience here. One thing i appreciate is that this is family run and owned. His wife runs the front desk while he and his daughter manages the treatment. Definitely would recommend if you are in the market for a new chiropractor! read more

Went in to see Dr. Bates on a whim after my acupuncturist appointment (he's right next door). All my stress accumulates in my neck. After just a few sessions my neck is no longer stiff and I can turn it left and right all the way. Feels great! Dr. Bates truly has healing hands and I continue to see him every week for maintenance. read more

This Dr doesn't to people over 250 lbs. His wife said I was TOO FAT for him, since he is a smaller guy. His wife runs the front desk, receptionist My referral came from Kaiser. Which I have happy with Kaiser. I will fill out a complaint with them too. The the office also smells of heavy dryer sheets. His wife said they use them. If you have contact dermatitis, this would be a allergy deal. Don't go here ! Do yourself a favor. Find a more caring doctor. read more

After just 3 sessions, I noticed significant improvements in my shoulder pain and mobility. The adjustments were gentle yet effective, and the chiropractor also provided helpful advice on exercises and posture to maintain my progress. I tried massaging, cupping, acupuncture before coming here. It turned out that my neck joint was pressing nerve and causing shoulder pain and finger tingling and numbness. read more

Excellent chiropractic care. I have been a patient for over 30 years. Dr. Bates knowledge and therapy techniques have help this septuagenarian maintain excellent physical health. read more

Really knowledgeable Chiropractor. Really comfortable space. Kinda old school since its family run but I appreciate it over the corporate just a number vibes. I would recommend to all to check him out. read more

I am so appreciative of the personal care from the wife who is the manager and daughter in who is the massage therapist and Dr Bates who is very professional and helpful. I felt much better and improved after the initial evaluation and treatment. Thank you Dr. Bates. read more

Dr. Bates is great! This is the second time I have needed Dr. Bates to help me with my headaches. The first time was about 8 years ago. In just a couple sessions my headaches went from 4-5 days a week, to maybe 1-2 a month. For many years I broke the habit of popping my neck, and was able to keep those headaches from coming back. However, in the last year or 2 I began popping my neck again. I went back to Dr. Bates this past month and he was able to take care of me again. My headache have significantly subsided. I also was having a little bit of shoulder pain which was also taken care of. My shoulder pain and headaches were hand in hand as they are connected. I also brought in my kids to get an evaluation. Dr. Bates advised to bring them back in a year as currently they did not need an adjustment. Donna is always very nice and friendly when we go in. FYI, they accept Kaiser if you have it. read more

Dr. Bates is awesome! I had pulled something on my lower back and it wasn't going away for 4 days so thought I should see a chiropractor. I've been to Dr. Bates years ago and thought I should get in to see if he could help me. After one treatment, that annoying pain especially when turning over in bed, was gone. He knows exactly the area to work on. I love his gentle techniques that don't jerk you around but does the trick. His wife Donna at the front desk is always friendly and welcoming. Now their daughter is a massage therapist there too so this office has you covered. read more

Office staff is very friendly welcoming and efficient. Dr Bates in my opinion knows what he is doing. He gave me A thorough examination, listened to my woes and set expectations on treatments. I don't hesitate at all to recommend him, he helped me tremendously. Dr Bates is the 2nd chiropractor I sought out. The 1st chiropractor I had was for 11 visits and I wasn't feeling much Improvement and was still in so Much pain and agony daily from my car accident in my lower back hip and legs. So Then I switched and found Dr. Bates and after 3 visits I feel so much better. read more

Amazing, wonderful doctor, I had a bad car wreck broke my neck took out my spleen and doc's got me back to normal. I drive down from Angel's Camp California just to get my check ups and that Lady in the front office is a darling reminds me of my mom. Love this place MY care doctor said I had arthritis and I would have to live with it, one visit to Bates and I'm using my arm again. Doctor said froze shoulder and fixed it on the spot. Love these people read more

Dr. Bates took my pain right away!!! After my initial visit, he made me feel better. He is very professional, listens, and truly understand his patients. Donna is very welcoming & helpful. She took the time to help and scheduled my various appointments. I'm very "HAPPY" with Dr. Bates. He gets the job done. Thank you!!! ;-) read more

Martin Bates, DC is the best chiropractor, professional & knowledgeable, very patient, happy face, answered all my questions, and have the best technique I ever seen. He's great. I am so happy to find him. My experience has been wonderful & he goes extra mile. In my opinion he needs an award. read more

This is a family friendly caring office. I am a new patient of Dr. Bates for my shoulder and already getting some relief. I would recommend anyone to see Dr. Bates for any kind of pain. Just try it and you won't be sorry. You have nothing to loose except your pain. read more

If you're looking for a chiropractor, Dr. Bates is THE doctor to go! This family owned and operated business consists of Dr. Bates, his daughter (massage therapist), and wife (reception and booking). All are extremely welcoming and make each visit a breeze. When I first came to the doctor in the beginning of the year, I described everything that I was doing with my previous chiropractor and things that I noticed since starting to work from home. He immediately knew what to fix and gave me recommendations to help improve my health. Every time I come and describe a new pain, Dr. Bates knows right off the bat how to alleviate the pain. The parking lot can be entered through two ways, but I would recommend entering off of Peralta as the other side has a dip that could scratch the bottom of the car. You HAVE to wear disposable booties to cover your shoes, which help keep the office clean as well as the doctor's hands (since he'll have to sometimes move your feet/legs). They do supply them so no worries there! If you have Kaiser and need some relief, look no further! 10/10 would recommend. read more

Professional and gets the problem you have resolved. Its a famiy business!! which is nice to go to. Thanks Dr. Bates

My 1st visit here was for a massage. Very welcoming, I met Dr. Bates, his wife, and his daughter. His daughter is the massage therapist. Small office, really doesn't have the medical/doctor vibe. Comfortable massage room/table. Ms. Bates (Pamela) did a pretty good job getting at the knots that I let build up! Felt very comfortable, I didn't feel the need to talk but when I did she's a good listener and can carry a conversation. Great friendly vibe, I booked another massage. Checks or cash only for the time being for the massages. I hope that changes! Square would be a great option! Plenty of parking behind the building as well as on the street. read more

Finally getting done relief for my neck /shoulder pain! Friendly and courteous service

Dr Martin is the best Chiropractor in town. He listens to your problems and examines your body structure and locates/isolates the problem area before fixing you. For the first time in many months I am seeing progress in my issues since I have been going to him. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to get chiropractic care. His wife Donna at the front desk is the sweetest person and a pleasure to talk to every time I visit. read more

My wife has been seeing Dr. Bates for about 4 years, and has done wonders with her back. This week was my first visit as a patient. On Monday, I can barely walk. I had a muscle spasm in my hip that made it painful to get in and out of a chair, drive, or walk up steps. On Tuesday, I drove all the way from San Jose to see Dr. Bates. On Wednesday, I was able to get up and down without any pain. On Thursday, I was the MC and ringleader of an Open House at the Public Works maintenance yard, logging in over 8000 steps All of this without any traditional medication. Dr. Bates is the real deal read more

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Dr. Bates helped a lot with some pain I had been experiencing in my upper back. He was straight to the point and didn't have the snake oil salesperson vibe that I got from other chiropractors. He provided the adjustments and recommended a follow-up. On the second visit, he showed me exercises I could perform to increase strength in the areas that I was feeling discomfort. There wasn't any, "I'm going to need to see you for... *scanning a blank chart*... the rest of your life." Instead he pretty much told me that I could reach out whenever I needed. It was a really good experience, and I still do those exercises now (six months later). It's helped a lot. Sometimes I let laziness get the best of me and I put off visiting Dr. Bates for a while. Don't make the same mistake I made - I advise you to go check him out if you're thinking about it. read more

Dr. Bates has helped me several times my back has gotten tweaked and needed adjusting. Usually, I just need to visit 2 or 3 times each injury, and he's gotten me back to normal. I call him the Back Magician! Dr. Bates doesn't push me to come back in more than I need to. He is a good listener, and he is careful not to hurt me during my adjustments. He's also provided some stretches and exercises to help me with my particular issues. The rates are reasonable, and they work with some health insurance plans, like Kaiser. read more

If anyone is looking for a good chiropractor in the Fremont Ca area I recommend Dr. Bates. Both he and his wife Donna run the place. Place is clean and very inviting. Dr. Bates is very professional and knows his craft. read more

Once we got 3 months into the Covid-19 situation, with working from home and having to rustle the kids at home my back was kaput. Luckily Dr. Bates is just around the corner form our place. I was having trouble sleeping with the back pain I was feeling. Donna was super awesome and got me an appointment ASAP. Dr. Bates did a great job, I left feeling instantly a lot better after the first visit. Over time I also felt my posture improving and I learnt to put less exertion on my back. Dr. Bates identified the root cause of my back pain was due to me over relying on my right leg to hold up my weight from a prior ankle injury to my left leg. If you need help with any chiropractic issues, I would absolutely recommend you call up Donna and go visit Dr. Bates and get yo self straightened out! read more

Dr bates is amazing ! I was referred to him by a friend. So glad I found him as I've had major back pains and complications with my back from a young age. But dr bates is by far the best hands down I threw my back out recently but after seeing him for treatments, my back feels back to normal. I still come in every so often to adjust and maintain as all should. But I believe the key to getting better is being consistent in your appointments and taking care of yourself and your overall health. Thanks to Dr bates he and his team are helping me accomplish this !!! Thank you guys for being so kind and wonderful in all you do ! PS pam does wonderful massage therapy so if your interested in that as well you should try it out !!! read more

I would fully recommend Dr. Bates. He and the staff are wonderful. Going to him has really helped me with my back pain.

Dr Bates is absolutely the best. I felt well taken care of and since my visits with him my pain has decreased almost entirely. Dr Bates gives helpful advise and wants you to feel better soon. He does not prolong sessions for financial reasons and his highly trustworthy. I also want to give 5 stars to Donna who is always pleasant and welcoming. I highly recommend this Dr. read more

Dr. Bates has been great. I started seeing him a couple of weeks ago as I'd been experiencing shoulder pain and range of motion issues from an old injury. In the few sessions I've had and the exercises he'd given me, I've experienced better movement and less pain. While we are still working on getting my shoulder better, the fact that it's just been a couple of weeks and I'm already moving better is testament to what Dr. Bates can do! The office is small, but cozy and welcoming. It's more of a homey feel which I prefer anyway. I've now recommended my son to come in for his back pain. I'm totally recommending Bates Chiropractic as a go-to office in Fremont. People come from miles away just because he's great! I can see why. read more

Pamela is such a sweet and kind person who knows exactly the right things to do. She's gentle but effective for prenatal massage and I appreciate how she focused on the areas that were bothering me. Most places don't even ask if there's something specific I need. It's sweet that it's a family practice, it's a small cozy place that feels like home in the room. I particularly appreciated how she gave me a full hour of time that I paid for even though I arrived about 10 mins late. Most other places don't ever go over the time slot even if you're super late, so I'm grateful she accommodated read more

I've been seeing Dr. Bates for 5 months now and wow he is phenomenal! When I first came in, it had already been a year after I herniated my disc. Before seeing him, I could barely walk straight, I definitely couldn't sit in a chair for more than 30 minutes without discomfort, and my left leg was constantly hurting. I decided to see him because it was close to my home and the reviews on yelp were all good! Wow they were right! He is so nice and patient and truly understands how your body works. With just a quick touch, he can determine which muscles are tense and needs to be loosed up. I used to see him every week, which seems excessive, but honestly it's for your health and the more frequent you go the faster you heal. Now that I am about 90% back to normal (no leg or foot pain and can go through a full day of work which includes sitting at a desk for long hours, or lifting/working on heavy machinery) I only visit 2X a month. I'm sure that once I am healed I might only see him once a month for a check up, but he told me that I may not need to come back unless I want to. Tip: Arrive on time so you get seen as quickly as possible! Overall I appreciate everything he has done for me as it is honestly life changing. It sucks not being able to do basic tasks without pain, and his treatment has definitely made me feel normal again. Also, Donna is great! Super nice and welcoming and very easy to talk to while you wait. I highly recommend Dr. Bates as he has changed my life for the better. Thanks for everything! read more

Dr Bates has been a great help in reducing my lower back pain, and reducing the frequency of my migraines. Working long hours from home over the past year and a half, I had started noticing that I was having more and more frequent migraines, and suspected part of the issue might be related to poor alignment of my neck. Having previously seen Martin to help me reduce my lower back pain, which was a success, I knew he would be able to help, so I started going once a month for an adjustment beginning in May. At the same time, I became focused on staying hydrated and taking a supplement with B12 and magnesium which are both supposed to have some efficacy in reducing migraines. Dr Bates also suggested that I try to use my standing desk it it's upright position as mush as possible, which I have found is definitely better on my lower back... Fast forward to July, and I have gone from ~6 migraines in April to around 1 migraine per month. Thanks Martin and Donna for the great care! read more

If you are looking for a great massage therapist, Pamela is the one to see. I've been going to her for more than a year now and she is great. She always works out the issues I have with my back. I have walked in the office with my lower back completely locked up and by the end of the session, Pamela was able to release all the muscle tension. Plus, it's always great to get a therapeutic massage before I get my chiropractic adjustment. read more

Dr. Bates is awesome. There are some chiropractors who rely on equipment to make one feel better, and there are other chiropractors who are hands-on to get you back in alignment. Dr. Bates is one who will make sure to get you back into alignment. I was having back aches for months where it was bothering me to a point where I couldn't run. Two visits later, and my back is feeling so much better. Dr. Bates also gave some exercises for me to do to help the aches between the sessions. It is a family run practice. His wife is the receptionist, and is such a warm person and will engage in conversation if you want someone to talk with while you wait. She makes you feel so welcomed to their practice. read more

Was recommended by a coworker and I am very happy with my care! Very friendly and professional. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for minor adjustments or long term corrections! read more

3 cheers for Dr Bates and his wife, Donna. I love how happy Donna is and how soothing it is to hear her speak. She's such a cutie! I came here for relief from chronic back and knee pain. I thought I would try something different from physical therapy. Since my insurance covers Chiropractic care, I figured I should just go for it. Dr. Bates diagnosed me as hyper -mobile which was the cause of most of my back pain. His adjustments leave me feeling so much better. He tells funny "dad jokes," too. If you're afraid of going to the chiropractor, see Dr Bates and he'll explain everything that he will do, educate you as to why he's doing it, and you'll feel at ease. He knows what he's doing. I finally feel some relief from pain in my back and my knees. read more