After years of hustling at different jobs and not having access to doctors due to not being able to…read moreafford health insurance, I immediately took advantage of my health insurance that came with my job when I started last year. I asked friends for chiropractor recommendations and decided to go to a place in Dadeland. However, in the first appointment, that chiropractor was already pressuring me to commit to several visits and start financing or paying in full. My gut instinct was get the $10 Xray disc and run the heck out of there. It didn't feel right.
The next day, I remember going on the computer and typing in, "chiropractors near FIU," and voi-la! "Campus Chiropractic" popped up. I looked at the address on Google Maps and found out it was right at FIU! I could not believe it. I was also shocked that it is connected to Fisher Chiropractic, which I've gone to in the past after a car accident (thank goodness for car insurance) and had a great experience. Dr. Fisher in Kendall and Dr. Whitford who was working at the Miami Beach location at the time were both amazing!
I was having tremendous neck and back pains for a while, so I quickly called to see Dr. Richard at Campus Chiropractic. I was ecstatic when I was told that my co-pay was less expensive than that Dadeland place I went to. At my first appointment, Dr. Richard was very welcoming. I explained to him about my situation and gave him the disc. He was like, "Why did these people take Xrays of areas that aren't even related to your spines and neck," while pointing to my head on the monitor screen. I said I have no idea. He assured that he'd take good care of me and would never make patients commit to certain number of sessions because people get better and heal differently.
Every since then, Dr. Richard has been the only chiropractor that I go to and recommend people to. I've been to Campus Chiropractic probably over 40 times since last year (I didn't check-in every single time on Yelp). I was in great deal of pain for years, so I went to get adjusted almost every week. My spine was also curved sideways and it was really hard to turn my neck sideways too. Then as I got better and better after regular visits, I didn't have to go back to get adjusted as often. Now I only go once or twice every 1-2 month(s). Oh! And the Cryoderm Pain Relieving Cold Therapy Spray works like a charm! Dr. Richard would spray the areas that were sore, and it would help a lot. It's like a minty feeling.
Earlier this year or late last year, Dr. Richard sent me to another place in South Miami to get another Xray to see how my body structure is now compared to before (health insurance covered it). When he got the results, he went over them with me to show me what improved. He definitely doesn't lie to patients because he shows you the facts. He's also a great listener. I remember one time while lying on the chiropractor table having my neck adjusted, tears just started pouring out of my eyes because I was sad about something. He didn't judge, he listened, comforted me, and said everything will be fine.
The office at the time was shared with Reebok Crossfit. After Reebok left, the office relocated temporarily to FIU Health. Now, the office is back at PG6 and it looks different because it got renovated. I love the new office layout because there's no awkward empty gym. The reception is at the front and the office is at the back. The restrooms are in the back as well, spanking clean and nice! They even have shower stalls! Whaaaat!
When you make the first appointment, the staff will ask if you have insurance or not, and if you have gotten Xray-ed lately. At the first or second appointment, you have to fill out paperwork, which is standard procedure. Dr. Richard will go over the Xrays with you, ask you questions, and feel the areas that are giving you discomfort and pains. After that, you can get Ultrasound, "STEM" and/or heat pads before adjustments. And payment is taken at the end of each session. They accept cards for sure, probably cash too.
Wait time can be anywhere between 1-30 minutes depending on if you have an appointment or not and how busy they are. Some patients may take longer or shorter time. I recommend allocating at least 1 hour before and after your appointment just in case. If you are currently studying or working at FIU, you luck out with parking. If you don't, then there's meter parking right at the front of the office. Overall, I am extremely happy with Campus Chiropractic's services. The staff and Dr. Richard are all wonderful, helpful, professional, and friendly.
