My husband and I both are regular patients of Dr Elkins for the past year. My husband experiences severe back pain from several bulging discs. He has a flare up every year that leaves him incapacitated for weeks. Since we have been seeing Dr. Elkins, he has not had his yearly flare up. He is also experiencing significantly less pain, every time it increases we try and get him in for an adjustment. His day to day quality of life has improved. I suffer from pain in my neck and jaw, which improves after my adjustment. I have always been afraid of chiropractors for the hospitalizations after adjustment incidents. His techniques are NUCCA and non-invasive. There is absolutely no cracking, pulling or twisting. He adjusts the atlas at the base of your skull, using his hands near your ears while lying down. I can't even feel it when he does it, but the first few adjustments I had severe headaches after. I am very sensitive and was informed this could be an after effect. Dr. Elkins is friendly and personable. I highly recommend him to anyone dealing with back pain, the results are impressive, with little to no risk. read more

I don't know how it works but it works and Dr Elkins is very professional and accommodating! I have been seeing him for over five years and barely visit anymore but it makes a difference. My alignment is so much better from what feels like nothing. He's very affordable so I recommend a visit if you are on the fence. read more

Dr. Elkins is an expert at treating vertigo. I have been free of it for almost three years, since I started treatment with him. He listens very well and I feel he truly hears me. read more

If I could give Dr. Elkins 10 stars I would. I was in chronic pain with headaches for 15 years and have been seeing Dr. Elkins for about 2 years now. He diagnosed my condition (atlas bone out of whack) and showed me exactly how my head was leaning to the right by 5 degrees or so, causing me all kinds of issues like skin conditions, nausea, dizziness, headaches, neck and shoulder pain I still come in for an adjustment about every other month but all my issues are so much better. THANK YOU DR. ELKINS. -Shelly H. read more

Dr Elkin was fantastic. Very thorough in my first evaluation meeting and very gentle ajdustments which reallt helped me get rid of pain instantly. Highly recommend for NUCCA chiropractics read more

This review is lonnnggg overdue!! I have had the honor of being Dr. Elkins' patient for almost 15 years, and if I could give him 10 stars, I would! Before I met Dr. Elkins, I was plagued with weird symptoms like brain fog, TMJ, and headaches. I went to quite a few chiropractors before him, none of which facilitated any kind of healing for me. After my very first session with him all those years ago - I KNEW I was in expert hands. His technical precision paired with his broad knowledge about health & wellness, and his exceptional "bedside manner" makes him simply one of the best, most effective health practitioners I have ever worked with - he stands in a class of his own (and I have worked with hundreds of practitioners within the wellness industry). Beyond his exceptional skill set and chiropractic acumen, he is one of the most patient and kind practitioners I've ever met. He always takes ample time with each of his clients to really sit down, listen, take notes, etc. I always feel heard and seen with him. And more importantly, I always know I'm going to be taken care of, and that I will without doubt heal under his care...his treatments have truly saved me so many times over the years (I've had various car accidents, concussions, and injuries over the years). He is an absolute gem!! read more

Best Chiropractor I've had. I've had chiropractors for years I recently had an accident and I saw the progress a client of mine had. I highly recommend! Doing much better and I like this method of chiropractic. read more

A whole new chiropractic experience, I highly recommend. Cervical spine chiropractors are in a league of their own.

Dr. Elkins is amazing. He's professional and cares for the patient, and does not recommend unnecessary treatments to make a profit. I went in with mid back pain radiating to my neck and arm when I slept. I hadn't slept well in days. He immediately diagnosed it as a rib cage issue with seizing muscles, did some very gentle manual manipulation and an adjustment and I slept pain free that night. I don't understand the NUCCA magic but it works -- and it has over and over again for me. Don't hesitate to get the stellar care you need from Dr. Elkins! read more

I was very apprehensive about going to a chiropractor, but Dr. Elkins came highly recommended by my audiologist, so I gave him a shot. I had been dealing with dizziness for over a year and was unable to shake it. I trusted him immediately in our first appointment; he is super knowledgeable and a total professional, and I have to say, I am feeling so much better! Highly recommend. read more

Once again, Dr. Elkins' is my life-saver. Having returned from a trip to Nashville last month, I found myself terribly out of whack. Sleeping in hotel beds, with unfamiliar pillows, and riding in cramped airplane seats for long spells turned the right-side of my neck into solid granite, and I got tired really easily, in spite of a solid night's rest. So sore and strained from being misaligned, it felt like my eyes had been punched out. Overall, my mood was really cranky from feeling "off." When you're off, EVERYTHING feels crappy. I felt sapped...like a leaking battery. Also had this weird, unquenchable, raging thirst...! Of course, in my lameness, at least one week went by before these it occurred to me that these daily, recurring symptoms were similar to the ones I felt after my last two car accidents. Putting two and two together, I called Dr. Elkins' office up for an immediate appointment...only to discover he was away on a week's worth of vacation. Arrgh, my poor timing! So after suffering for a good 4 weeks, I finally got to see him today, and in less than 30 minutes flat, he adjusted my neck back in alignment. Which was good because the misalignment started affecting my sleep, waking me up periodically with a pinching in between the shoulder blades. Within seconds after the adjustment, my eyes cleared up, the foggy headache vanished, and I felt energetically spry and back to normal. AHHHHH! Thank God for NUCCA and Dr. Elkins!!!! Parking: metered street parking on Colby or Butler. Stay on top of your time because the parking attendants are vicious. read more

Totally a scam, went to there referral by my vertigo doctor. After the first adjustment, I just had tmj. I emailed to him, and he asked me to reassess in the next appointment. I went to there, and his just touch my jaw muscles, and then just said it is tight. I told him I gonna see an tmj specialist, and this guy just be like oh I wouldn't adjust you then, and with this non-adjustment, he charged me 75 dollars. INTERESTING. If you don't want to have new trouble, then just go finding another chiropractor instead this one. read more

I went to see Dr. Elkins because of an acute pain in my neck. Dr. Elkins works in a completely different way than other chiropractors. His technique is pain-free. On the contrary, you feel relaxed afterwards. He checked me with X-rays and other high tech equipment and found out that I had one hip and one shoulder higher than the other one. In only 3 sessions, my body was completely aligned and my pain went away. If you suffer from migraines or if you tilt your head in all the photos I highly recommend everyone to go see Dr. Nathaniel Elkins to get your head on straight. read more

Dr. Elkins is not only a master at getting my body on track after a bad car accident, he is genuinely interested in helping his patients. He's a great listener, takes his time to understand, and double-checks before I leave after an adjustment. I heartily recommend Dr. Elkins! read more

I'm not surprised to see all of the positive reviews for Dr. Elkins, and I'd like to add my own. Firstly, I have had both positive and negative experiences with conventional chiropractic doctors, but until Dr. Elkins, I had never experienced NUCCA. It is the most gentle and EFFECTIVE chiropractic method I've experienced. Dr. Elkins is truly a superior practitioner. he's able to target problem areas with precision, providing immediate and lasting relief. Beyond that, Dr. Elkins has a modest and quiet manner that I believe elevates his effectiveness as a doctor. His work speaks for itself. Without hesitation, I whole-heartedly recommend Dr. Elkins for pain relief, stress relief, and restoration of balance. Dr. Elkins, thank you! read more

Dr. Elkins is fantastic. I've been seeing Dr. Elkins for about 4 months now and am extremely grateful for how much he has helped my back. I was looking for a new chiropractor in LA and picked him from yelp somewhat randomly (knowing nothing about NUCCA), and I feel pretty lucky. I felt better after the first appointment than after 15 sessions with 3 other chiropractors combined, and have continued to feel more and more even, comfortable, and ache-free since. Dr. Elkins is so patient, accommodating, and humble. I never feel rushed with all of my various questions and concerns. The NUCCA adjustment is very precise. When I was traveling recently and felt things get out of place, I took out my phone, opened yelp, made an appointment with a local NUCCA chiropractor, called Dr. Elkins and got an e-mail from him within 30 minutes describing my exact adjustment, showed that to the new chiropractor, and walked out a happy camper. How cool is that? Three cheers for Nathaniel! read more

I have just returned from an enjoyable and pain-free vacation in Washington, D.C. , thanks to Dr. Elkins. I have had back pain for most of the past 25 years and never know when I will have a debilitating episode that leaves me homebound. But after two treatments with Dr. Elkins, I am without pain and was able to walk for 2 miles at a time without pain! I couldn't be happier, and am now hopeful that I can schedule more walks, light exercise, more sight-seeing trips, and enjoy a life without pain. Thank you so much Dr. Elkins! Dolly W. read more

I have been going to Dr. Elkins for over a year now. When I first went to see him, I already knew about the causes of all of my conditions from other doctors or chiropractors. However, Dr. Elkins is different from other chiropractors in that he spends the time to work with you, listening to any changes in your health, explaining what he is doing will help you and also prescribing stretches and exercises you can do at home to get you back to your health. In addition, with the NUCCA method, the doctor utilizes various methods and equipments to gently adjust your spine, mostly without the ubiquitous "cracking" of the spine (I say mostly because he may employ this technique if other techniques are not sufficient). What to expect when you go see him? On your first visit, expect to be examined and x-rayed. On your 2nd visit, he'll go over the diagnosis with you and discuss your treatment options. On your subsequent visit(s), you'll begin by doing some warm-up exercise appropriate for your condition, he'll then interview you for any changes in your health, follow by your treatment, and finally any exercises/stretches you should do at home. What you **shouldn't** expect: * Super fast visits, that last 1 minute, but a long waiting time in the waiting area. Expect to spend about 15 minutes in the office ON YOUR appointment (not waiting for someone else). * Cracking of your spine (only on very specific cases) * Be "fixed" in a few visits. Let's face it, when we realize we need chiropractor help, we are likely to have conditions that require multiple sessions. This is not miracle work, but it is scientific. If you have any health issues related to muscular, skeletal, or most importantly - spine, I highly recommend that you give Dr. Elkins a try! read more

Awesome experience and starting to feel better! If you need an adjustment .. Come see him read more

I had just seen Dr. Elkins for the first time yesterday, and I must say he is truly a life saver. I've been dealing with chronic low and mid back as well as neck pain for the last 10 years. I HAVE LITERALLY SEEN EVERY DOCTOR IN LOS ANGELES - ALL STUMPED. Welp, my atlas is out of whack and it seems to be the underlying cause of years of pain. I have another appointment in a week - hoping we can make some progress. I've never been so hopeful. THANK YOU DR. ELKINS FOR GIVING ME MY LIFE BACK. read more

Dr Elkins is an amazing person and Doctor. Incredibly patient, wise and committed to your health and overall well-being. He takes his time with you and listens well. So grateful to Dr Elkins for his excellent care. Give him a try for sure. read more

Great experience!! A few months ago I got in a pretty bad fender-bender and was feeling tightness in my shoulders and neck that gave me headaches every day. I knew I needed to see someone but I was skeptical of traditional chiropractors and how they just crack and pop you every which way. I heard that NUCCA is more specialized and doesn't use that method, so I thought I'd give it a shot. Especially when my friend said it got rid of her migraines! Sure enough after my first adjustment- though it barely felt like anything compared to the techniques of my past chiros- I was headache free! Then recently I misplaced some rib-heads from lifting something and was feeling stabs of pain in my back whenever I breathed in or moved in certain ways, but after seeing Dr Elkins that pain started to subside and eventually leave completely. It's really great knowing I have a reliable chiropractor to go to, especially now that I'm taking martial arts. And when you live in LA fender-benders are almost a given. If you live in the area I'd highly recommend checking him out! read more

I have used the NUCCA method off and on again since 1993 and Dr Elkins is by far the very best. He actually incorporates various techniques he is skilled in and tailors his care based upon each individual. He is professional, positive, knowledgable and always keeps up with the latest research and development for overall wellness. He is great with athletes (like me), the elderly (like my late Dad), youth of all ages and those rehabilitating from various injuries/issues (again, me). Words cannot truly describe Dr Elkins! With his expertise, genuine care and professionalism. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR ELKINS read more

Best chiropractor in LA with the newest technology to fix your back. The only person I trust.

Dr. Nathaniel Elkins has powerful healing hands. His ability to find the problem and address with some simple complaints is uncanny. I love that Dr. Elkins uses adjustments and not back cracking, helping to reset the tilt of a neck. Plus he has the support of Xrays which made me feel even more comfortable with his explanation of the plan at hand. I've recommended Dr. Elkins to other friends and they were also throughly impressed with his technique. Aside from his medical ability; he's also very available to help out even when his office is closed. My friend Nat had thrown out his back one saturday morning and I immediately thought of Dr. Elkins. I sent him an email about 10am and before noon I had a response and suggestion to open his office for my friend. Not sure how many doctors do things like this, but he does. Thankfully for Nat, Dr. Elkins adjusted his back and got him back to normal within days. I highly recommend Dr. Elkins to all my friends and even clients. Thanks for being a superstar doc. read more

Highly recommend Dr. Elkins. His method of care is much preferred! He was able to help me after a car accident to which later I also found out I was pregnant. He was able to help me through it all and I am so grateful! read more

I have been under the care Dr. Elkins for quite a while now and I must say his touch and ability to understand the problem is amazing. I have been pain free and living the life I should. I highly recommend anyone (sick or well) to seek care with Dr. Elkins. Thank you for changing my life! read more

Dr. Elkins is the best chiropractor I have ever been too! I have been going to him for about 9 months now and I have to say my back and neck have not felt this good in years. A recent car accident compounded with my life long scoliosis left my neck and back in so much excruciating pain that I thought I would need surgery or sadly just have to live with it. With his gentle and effective adjustments, the pain has gone down significantly, to the point where it is pretty much non-existent. I never thought I could feel this pain free again. The sessions are relaxing, quick and worth every penny. Highly recommend! read more

a bunch of other reviews here explain NUCCA and why Dr. Elkins isn't a typical "chiropractor" so i won't waste time with that. so...my sister has a chronic illness which leaves her in a lot of pain if she's out of adjustment, and so when she came out here to LA for a visit, she brought her x-rays and a local name & number recommendation from her own NUCCA doc in case she went out. and of course she did. the rec was for Dr. Elkins, and he not only fixed her up, but her adjustments always held longer than expected after his treatments. but what impressed me the most about him then was watching how he listened to her, responded to her questions and concerns, and treated her with not just respect but with KINDNESS. he was incredibly flexible with accommodating last-minute appointments too. cut to: my mother-in-law, visiting from Germany, is having terrible back pain from old injuries. i cart her off to Dr. Elkins. again, he listened, was respectful and kind, took his time. and pretty much miracle-healed her of the horrible back pain. when my father-in-law arrived a few weeks later, she made him go straight to Dr. Elkins to get treated for his spinal issues. then of course my husband (her son) HAD to go. the irony is that i'm the one with scoliosis, but i'm the last of the family to go. and i'm so glad i do. every body complaint i have now, no matter how small, i tell him about and usually he has a guess for what might be happening and then can treat it. for example, i started having weird numbness in my right arm if i held it a certain way. after observing me do a bunch of movements while observing my pulse, he figured out that my pectorals were chronically tight on that side because of holding my kid (i'm right-handed)! he showed me some stretches, treated the muscle over the next few visits, and the problem is gone. your first visit will be long; he will x-ray, assess, adjust, x-ray, assess. after that treatments can be a short as 15 minutes, but they will be damn effective and your body WILL respond. apparently other NUCCA practitioners use instruments to adjust you; Dr. Elkins does all by hand, which allows him immense control in these small but crucial movements. his fees are reasonable, and he doesn't say you should come in when you don't really need to just to make a buck. i wish all doctors would be as patient, friendly, and so good at putting you at ease as Dr. Elkins is. read more

Dr. Elkins is a wonderful person and an excellent NUCCA chiropractor. I have been seeing him for months now, my TMJ is vastly improved. He explains each step of treatment, X-rays, and adjustments are NOT back cracking. NUCCA is gentle, Dr. Elkins gets results and really listens. Thank you to other Yelpers as I went to Dr. Elkins based on his excellent reviews. read more

Dr. Elkins delivers the goods! Being a NUCCA practitioner myself, I practice what I preach. Therefore, getting my spine checked every couple of months is vital and driving to the west side of LA (traffic sucks) to have Dr Elkins adjust me is totally worth while. Thank you Dr Elkins for taking great care of me and more importantly, helping me take care of my patients well by making my spine work so well and feel great! read more

Until last November I only knew whiplash as a unfortunate ailment that happened to other people. That all changed the morning I was rear-ended by a speeding van that had not seen the red light I was stopped at or my car by that matter. As soon as the impact occurred pain grasped my neck, head and shoulders sending lightning rods of hurt down my arms and back. Whiplash was no longer a stranger to me and was now the reigning chief of my great discomfort. My mother had been through a similar scenario a few years before so I called her to ask what I should do. "Go to a NUCCA doctor!!" she said it is the best therapy you can have. I looked into see where there was a NUCCA treatment office near me and found Dr. Elkins who turned out to be just wonderful. Dr. Elkins is very professional, through, gentle and most importantly effective in assisting his patience's to a speedy recovery. We worked together about a dozen times and each time I could feel big changes in my mobility and the dissolvement of what had been a very painful injury. If you are in need of help he is the man to see. I cannot say enough good things about his work and will be ever grateful for the gift of health he was able to restore in me. Be well and good luck! read more

Dr. Elkins is one of the nicest people I've met in my 14+ years living in L.A. Many health professionals tend to cut you off after a few seconds of talking or presume that they know exactly what is best for you without investigation. Dr. Elkins listens thoughtfully, is caring and truly wants what is best for the patient. He always answered all of my questions and made sure that I understood the treatment plan. Every appointment I had with him was positive and I wouldn't hesitate to return to his office or recommend him to a friend or colleague. read more

Dr Nate is professional, courteous, and extremely knowledgable. I'm a dentist who works out 4-7 week and my body takes a pounding. I saw amazing results with dr nate after the FIRST visit. I feel so much better. And I'm running some of my best times since early 09. read more

Dr. Elkins takes extra time and care with his patients. I appreciated how he made the effort to connect with my son by asking him about his history and problems in addition to getting my input. He was gentle, funny and brought pain relief to both me and my son. We are very grateful and have already made referrals. read more

I'd never had any experience with any kind of chiropractor before but after a nasty rear end I decided to seek one out. And I luckily found Dr. Elkins first. He was very thorough and professional. His methods were effective and to the point. I always felt like I was in good hands and my healing process was on the fastest path possible. I would Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a chiropractic specialist. read more

I came across unite state from China to see Dr Elkins. I have misalignment of atlas that cause severe symptoms like tingling over the body, vision problem... After visiting hundreds of Doctor and the most famous chiropractors in China, and have tried the other upper cervical techniques like Grostic and Blair, I have tried my best and I was indeed hopeless, I don't know how to live for the rest of my life as I am only 34. After seeing Dr Elkins, he is extremely paitient, answering all my questions and explained thing to me so well, unlike most of the Doctor just don't want to explained....after he adjusted me, I can see my face have color as more blood supply. Previously it was pale... And I can see his face more clearly... And my head is lighter and range of motion is better, the tingling decrease and muscle tightness over the entire body become loose... I started to think that I can live again and have a smile back on my face..... The only thing is that I wish I could live closer to him so that I could continue to see him and I could get more improvement, as the time is limit I have to leave the country finally. My case is complicated that many upper cervical Doctor have opposite opinions about my atlas move to the left right anterior or posterior, but finally other upper cervical doctors prove that Dr Elkins is right about my atlas listing. Since I went back, Dr Elkins still helped me and answered my question and give me more information to support the upper cervical Doctor near my place...I can't thank him enough. if you are suffering, please go to see him, you will find he is someone you could trust and feel safe in his hands. Additionally my lumbar disc bulge becoming better after atlas adjustment......NUCCA is by far the most precise and gentle but effective upper cervical technique I have known.. read more

I'd been seeing a traditional chiropractor (adjustments, stim, colored tape, etc.) regularly for about a year, and I experienced no change. (Also, the dude was really creepy but I should save that for a different review... ) anyways, I heard about NUCCA from someone with similar skeletal complaints, did some research, and found Dr. Elkins on yelp. I've seen him weekly about 7 times and I've really noticed an improvement in my posture, and also in the way my body's feeling in general. Also, he measures stuff, so I know (via science!) that there actually has been an improvement. He's very professional, and also really good at explaining boring medical stuff. And he's not creepy, so that's a nice perk. Thumbs up! read more

Dr. Elkins was very responsive to my requests that I sent by email. He called me the next available business day and set me up with an appointment for the next day that fit my schedule. Unfortunately, due to other circumstances, I chose to go somewhere else, but I give him 5 stars for the customer service he provided me. read more

I've been going to Dr. Elkins for many years now & have always had great outcomes. He keeps my back & neck happy as can be!!! Thanks Dr. Elkins! read more