David Pierson is not only the best *chiropractor" i've ever seen, he's one of the best…read more*professionals* i've ever seen. His knowledge of his field is extremely wide (check out the diplomas, commendations etc..on the walls); he combines a thorough "western" knowledge of medicine, anatomy with an equally deep "eastern" perspective, resulting in a holistic approach to the body. Best of all, he gives results. My tendinitis was greatly reduced after a few visits. And his (and his wife's) office is one of the loveliest business spaces you'll ever see!

David Pierson provided my first chiropractic experience and I am utterly overwhelmed by how helpful…read moreit was. Within my first forty minute appointment we'd found that my two (seemingly unrelated) chronic problems were connected. My TMJ and hip problems had been disregarded by other medical professionals as either untreatable or only fixable by long-term braces. A few re-alignments later, I felt ten times better, and I left with another appointment to continue working on them. Aside from that, he taught me exercises to help with general stress side-affects, and stretches so that I can keep working on my problems between appointments. I've been raving about him all day to absolutely anyone who would stand still enough to listen, and since I found him via yelp, I thought I'd add my voice to Gabe's. I can't recommend David Pierson more highly. And the offices are really, really lovely.

I was amazed that he broke my 6 month chain of chronic migraines with one visit. Excited for my…read morenext appointment

Within a 100 mile radius of Middlebury, you will not find a better chiropractor…read more McDaniel Chiropractic treats patients with compassion and kindness, as well as expert care. Dr. Julia is chair of the state's Chiropractic Board of Examiners and is the first female doctor of chiropractic to serve on the board of directors for the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Dr. Jim has extensive knowledge about nutrition and neurology. And Dr. Jason, who recently joined the practice, specializes in Sports Chiropractic, holding certifications in Kinesiotaping, Graston Technique and Functional Rehabilitation. Between the three, they can treat all your chiropractic needs. I have always been pleased with their treatment. And they have a really snazzy office too!

By way of background, I'm a 24+ year Marine Corps veteran with considerable wear and tear on my…read morebody and have about 15 years in visiting various chiropractors from many different duty stations from California to the East Coast. BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): This center ranks among the best I have ever had the pleasure to experience. While spending the summer at Middleburg College to pursue language studies, I experienced the somewhat occasional "tweak" of my lower back while exercising. The following morning, I called McDaniel Chiropractic, and they were able to see me that same afternoon. After a straightforward online new patient check-in, I arrived to a clean and well-equipped office set up. The entire staff was very welcoming, and the process of being seen was prompt. Great first impression all around. Dr. Jim introduced himself and took the time to get to know my medical history and my professional background as it related to my spinal health. This is another indicator for me of an attentive professional. Afterwards, he went to work. His techniques were very effective but gentle, and he explained himself the entire time. (In this way, I would recommend his practice for a first time patient looking to explore chiropractic care.) Having had experience with many other chiropractors, I knew this guy was good. He found and adjusted some of my stubborn and chronic trouble areas with ease, relative to other practitioners I have had. I sort of joked with him that he, "passed the test" because one particular adjustment I normally require often takes multiple tries to adjust. His skills took care of it quickly. The session finished with a heated hydro-massage table which was a nice touch. I left relaxed and completely satisfied with the entire experience. What else is there to say? If I were to find myself in Burlington 30 miles away I would strongly recommend making the trip down to Middlebury to give them a try. They will not disappoint. MB

So happy to have this professional healthcare team just down the road from where I live. The…read moreservice is really great, no waiting long periods of time in reception and easy access to prescriptions. Thank you Smith House!

Following a crash, and based entirely on an Internet, search and website review, I chose…read morePhysialign, and specifically Jessica Bookwalter, to receive some massage therapy to help move my recovery along. I found a very skilled and caring therapist who has greatly reduced the swelling in my body and the pain in my muscles and joints. The main space is very clean, neat and organized. The massage room is very quiet, calm and and comforting. Highly recommended!

For those of you who have eye vision issues, you know how frustrating it is to misplace your…read moreglasses or tear a contact and need to see. If you're like me, you're severely myopic (-9) with a slight astigmatism, which means you're legally blind without any corrective lenses. If you're old enough to know who Mr. Magoo is, that's a pretty accurate depiction of me. Nothing like assuming your sweater is your cat...I've always joked that if I was in a plane crash and survived, I'd need to have my glasses on because otherwise, unlike Tom Hanks in Castaway, I'd starve to death not knowing how to find food-that's how blind we're talking about. I've had glasses since I was 7 years old; it made playing sports before my parents agreed to let me get contacts. The difference of course, was a game changer, but the cost of annual contacts, sometimes getting dry eyes after wearing them too long, spending $$$$ on glasses with the thinnest lenses, antiglare, plus RX sunglasses-we are talking thousands over the course of 30+ years. I've wanted LASIK for years, but as glaucoma runs deep in my family, I was deeply discouraged from y childhood eye doctor and my dad from looking into it. As I also didn't want to put my hands into some factory-farm type surgeon revolving door inexpensive LASIK clinic where my eyes, the most precious thing I own, would be at the mercy of the doctor, who may or may not truly care about my situation. So I kept putting it off, envious of everyone who wakes up able to see without searching for their glasses. My local eye doctor and I discussed that maybe I am eligible after all, so he suggested I look into a consult. I contacted both local medical offices that do LASIK and based on my interactions and the reviews online, I went with Dr. Juli Larson, who has done over 15,000 surgeries and several of my local friends had theirs done through her. I would have to wear my glasses for at least 14 days prior to consult (which to me, is a fate worse than death), but I did it diligently. I arrived on Thursday for my consult and tests, knowing that if I was a candidate, I could have surgery the next morning. I was a little nervous and hoping I would not be told I was not a candidate, but knew she only turns away candidates that truly cannot get it, so I felt I was In good hands. Two hours of extensive testing on my vision, optic nerve analysis, glaucoma check, I finally met with Dr. Larson. I found her to be very kind and warm, taking a lot of time to answer my questions and concerns. She admitted I was at the border of eligibility, but she felt she could help me, with the latest technology, the Bladeless iDesign Wavefront Guided LASIK. This technology does a fingerprint type calculation of your eye to do the most personally tailored custom LASIK. She made sure I understood all the potential complications, too. I said that I understood and I wanted to move forward. Dr Larsen knew I'd had an SLT (to reduce eye pressures) five years before, so with my permission, she reached out to that surgeon to make sure she had that information as well and would call me once she had read through the scans, his notes, and those of my current ophthalmologist. I met with the young woman who would explain pre-op procedures and 0%, 24-month financing options through one of two lenders, in the event I needed that. I went home feeling excited. Dr Larson called me later that afternoon to let me know everything looked good and I had no changes since the SLT. She made sure that up until the morning of the surgery, I could change my mind and opt out. I found this very reassuring and added a layer of trust to my interactions with her and her expertise. The next morning, I arrived a little anxious but mostly excited. I met with her again and she explained the procedure. I don't recall why we ended up discussing PRK with iDesign as an alternative option, but she made sure I had all the information on both, plus all the time I needed to decide if either surgery was still right for me or did I want to leave and go home. I ended up opting for the iDesign LASIK still. Within minutes, I was in the OR and she was so helpful and encouraging the entire time. 10 minutes later, I could already see better than I'd had in over 30 years. I went home and rested as required, plus did the drops as required. By mid-evening I could pretty much see everything, was texting and watching tv. It does feel while healing like you have a little speck of sand in your eye, but the drops help. This morning, she checked my corneal flap, which is healing nicely and also my vision-it's 20/20. There's a to-be-expected slight haze that will in time go away, but I was able to drive myself to the appointment and although my right eye itches a little bit, I feel great and worth every penny. I highly recommend her and am so grateful to her expertise. She also does cataract surgeries, SLTs-she is my go to eye surgeon for my potential future needs.

Concern for the professional throughout the process. I was explained what would take place and the…read morefollow-up following the surgery.

Called to get a Doctor and was asked if I had a doctor then basically told that If I was not from…read moreout of state I can't get a doctor there. Is this still America? What makes people coming in from other states better than me? Just wondering??????

What's the point in having a primary care physician if you never see them? I think this is…read moreprobably my biggest gripe with Given. I've been going there for a number of years now and I think I have only seen my doctor twice. Is he even still there? Given Health Care is associated with Fletcher Allen Hospital so you definitely get that "too big for their britches" feel. There isn't a lot comfortable about the office - it's pretty standard but I'm usually there to seek medical advice, not evaluate the aesthetics of their reception area. That said, I have been quite pleased with the care I have received from Darla Witmer, RN. She is quite knowledgeable and respectful of whatever it is you might be dealing with. The location works well for me and, as mentioned, Darla is great, so for now, I will remain a patient of Given.

I have sought physical therapy treatment from Alexis over the years for various injuries and…read morecontinue to go back because she knows her stuff. She's excellent at diagnosing, provides compassionate and thorough care and also gives me the education and tools I need to aid in my own healing and prevent future injury.