Like many of the reviewers here, I had the same "how did he do that?" response after my first visit a year ago to Dr. Cohen. And then my wife had the same response yesterday after her first visit. I've been seeing chiropractors for many years to treat back issues... this isn't your average chiropractor. Every session is like a 50,000 mile check-up on your car, running through your joints, your muscles, your spine, head to toe to see what's running well and what isn't. The book calls it applied kinesiology, I call it the best 30 minutes I've ever spent with any doctor. Example 1... I hurt my shoulder years ago playing hockey. MRIs were negative then and I've lived for years with some weakness there. Dr. Cohen had me hold my arm up in different positions while he pressed down, identifying the source of the weakness. Then he had me put a single finger on a point on my collarbone and magically the strength was back in my shoulder. He explained the path neurons take from your nervous system to make your muscles fire on cue and showed why my shoulder wasn't responding like I wanted. A simple adjustment and I was able to hold the strength without keeping my finger on my chest (which would have been a highly inconvenient solution) Example 2... You know that feeling when you're walking and something doesn't feel right, like your hips or your joints are out of whack? Dr. Cohen ran me through a series of tests, including tapping the bottom of my feet to simulate walking, and localized the point of the imbalance. Sometimes it's a hip adjustment, sometimes it's quick massage with a fancy power massager, sometimes it's an adjustment of my ankles. He gets your body working the way it should. Last note... my wife's wrists have been killing her for years. Something about raising four kids blah blah blah :) Dr. Cohen adjusted her wrists yesterday, but also ran through the whole body to show how it works together and an imbalance in one area can affect you in a whole different part of your body. (Wait until you see how your body reacts differently with your mouth open or closed, or one eye open). Last night she said she hadn't felt that good in years. read more

I don't think I could find the right words to describe how much of a lifesaver Andrew is. I'm a professional dancer and well it's my oxygen and passion in life. I injured myself end of last year and I went to the Sports doctor and his diagnosis was that I injured my hamstring. Went to physical therapy for 2 months and I was still hurting. I was miserable; I stopped dancing for months! And that's when a coworker of mine referred Andrew to me. First, Vince welcomes you with a smile, a great energy and he's so funny too! +20 already in my points book. Then, Andrew... Best listener, professional, caring and honest person ever. His goal is to not have you coming back to his office as quickly as possible. And on top of it, he likes to be given a hard time and being challenged :) +50! His diagnosis was quickly different from my previous one. I've apparently hurt my lower back which impacted my hamstring. After my first session I was sold. I learned so much about my body and how a nerve in my neck, closing one eye or putting a finger on a precise spot can impact my leg or my strength. Ya, really... I was already feeling better after the very first session. I'm now fully recovered and back at dancing after a few weeks and in less time that I wasted in physical therapy. I'm kind of sad because that means I won't see those two (Andrew and Vince) as often as I used to :) I told my boyfriend to go. He broke his back 3 years ago and has had a sciatica since as long as he can remember. He was hopeless and in pain. He is on the road of recovery and feeling SO MUCH better after 4 sessions. A lifesaver. Just go! read more

Honestly I'm so glad I decided to stop by ProActive to address my body pains from playing basketball! My body's not how it used to be so improving my wellness care and exercise habits was a big focus for me. Nancy Chu, my chiropractor, performed amazing muscle work on my body and taught me new daily exercise routines to improve my overall health and game. I would definitely come back and recommend her to friends and family! read more

I found Dr Cohen on Yelp and was very pleased with the results of the first visit. He fit me in at short notice and was quickly able to identify the source and relieve the back pain that plagued me for all of the prior week. The pain did come back within a few hours so it is clear I am going to need additional adjustments before things return to normal. This was a very positive start. read more

THIS PLACE IS MAGIC! DR. COHEN IS MY HERO! I went to ProActive back in January for an injury I sustained during cross training/training for Dragon Boat World Championships. I freaked out. I was in pain & was operating at 40%. My elbow was zinging & pinging & aching & hurting & pissing me off. And time was a tickin... If I did not get better and be at 100% I would have lost my spot on the boat. I went in for a free quick 10 min eval since I wasn't sure if this spot would be the right place for me and if I would jive with the Doc... I was sold at minute 6. I was all in. Dr. Cohen really knows his stuff... I call him Dr. Magic because in my first visit he was able to do some adjustments that gave immediate relief and came up with a plan to get me back to 100%. MAGIC, I say, MAGIC. Dr. C made me feel comfortable and kept my spirits up... even with reinjury since I was still training with the busted elbow. Doc visits were fun and it was awesome understanding what the heck was going on with my body & my injuries. I saw Dr. S once and she was supes great too... had a different approach to things and added a different lens to my treatment. And of course, Nicole up front is a dang hoot. Great office vibe! PS: DO YOUR PT HOMEWORK! After the couple of months with him, he got me back to competition strength & because of him I had one of the most thrilling experiences of my life and got to race at Worlds in Australia. I am continuing my visits with Dr. Cohen even though I feel solid... I want to increase my performance and have someone awesome in my corner as I continue to push myself athletically. Thanks Dr. C for being the bomb diggity! HIGH FIVE!! read more

I've been going to Dr. Cohen for years and greatly appreciate how skilled he is at identifying what the body needs to help move it towards healing and full recovery of injury. Recently they also got a Normatec (PULSE recovery system to reduce muscle soreness and improve circulation). My legs felt amazing afterward and it was very relaxing. Love this place! read more

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Dr Schilling and the ProActive team are fantastic! I woke up with shooting pain down my arm and couldn't even lift it enough to type. I didn't have a Chiropractor in the city but had heard about Dr Schilling from a friend. They were able to squeeze me in that afternoon and after 1 visit the pain was gone! She listened to what I said and spent a full hour making sure to check me from head toe. Another huge plus- There was never any pressure to purchase a package or commit to a ton of visits (as has happened with other chiropractors). Thank you Dr S! read more

This man is a magician. I've started having pretty bad back pain, which I tried treating with massage treatments, but the pain quickly developed into an excruciating neck cramp. My neck was cramping (just like a charlie horse in your leg) sometimes several times per minute, over the course of a week - it was absolutely terrible. I began to think that it was something a lot more serious, like a nervous system disorder - I was scared and frustrated, and taking both Percocet and Valium, which didn't help. Then I went to see Dr. Cohen. I was a bit terrified at the thought of someone going in and cracking my spine in a hundred places, but Dr. Cohen is totally different; he's more about Kinesiology, which until now was pretty foreign to me. He clearly cares deeply about his patients and what he does - he was gentle with his evaluation of my condition, talked through everything that he did, and made a massive improvement in my pain level. My pain level during my first visit was around a 9 (out of 10), at the start of my second visit, I was around a 6, after my third, I'm almost totally without pain (about a 1), and feel actually like I have more range of motion in my neck than before the injury. It's incredible. Dr. Cohen is super available, super smart and great at what he does, and perhaps the best doctor relationship I've ever found. read more

Proactive Chiropractic is wonderful! Both doctors are extremely knowledgeable and able to help diagnose and fix my pain in only a few appointments. I have felt so much better since starting with them a year ago and continue to go monthly for "tune-ups." I would highly recommend them! read more

Lucky me to find myself a professional chiropractor, I have always had lower back pain, have seen many chiropractors thru out my entire life, not until now, I understand why I have back problem in a very precise way, I learned that every part of body is involved such as my muscles, bones and nerves!!! I felt so much better after my first visit, it was over an hour of examination which I did not expect. It was detailed and she goes go thru every muscle group to find pain and tenderness. it was just amazing to understand why I experience lower back pain all my life! Such life saver for me to choose proactive chiropractic to be my lifelong partner. read more

Thanks to Dr. Cohen...my husband can now walk without pain. He is amazed by the results he has had in just a few visits. Over the years,, he has visited many other chiropractors and medical doctors who have prescribed oral steroids and epidural steroid injections, but his hip pain persisted. We are thankful that we found Dr. Cohen and that he finally has some relief! Thank you Dr. Cohen! read more

The team at ProActive brings a unique and refreshing approach to the chiropractic profession that has proven results. Dr. Cohen is filled with knowledge and experience and treats every patient with great care. I have personally been treated by Dr. Chu for a long time. She always works with me to get to the root of the problem and helps me stay active, healthy, and pain free. read more

I've had a great experience with visits to Dr. Cohen and Dr. Chu. As opposed to other chiropractors I've seen in past, they don't have standard manipulations that are one-size-fits-all. Their approach is more thoughtful and tailored to issues my body is experiencing. I've gone in to get treated for shoulder pain and finger numbness, likely due to a prior concussion. They have certainly helped! They have good COVID-19 hygiene routines to keep areas sanitized as well. read more

I am so glad ProActive Chiropractic was recommended to me. I had never been to a chiropractor before and do not think I will go to any other. Dr. Chu's holistic approach really helped to improve my overall health and lingering ankle issues. Highly, highly recommend. read more

Dr. Cohen is one of the best sports med / chiro's I've ever seen! I have seen all types of AK docs, Chiro's, MRT's, the list goes on and he is top top top! Hands down, he brought me back to life within 1 week of me sustaining a low back injury while pushing it too hard at the gym (well, not being conscious of my form I should say). Regardless, he takes his time, is very knowledgeable in many different modalities, and wants you back to 100% (actually 110%) as soon as possible. I can't recommend him enough. Thank you Dr. C read more

Noah is great. In my first session I felt I understood my body better just from his questions and instincts. He gave me exercises that (in all my years in PT) got at the core of back issue I've had for 10 years! No joke, Noah is the most intuitive body worker I've worked with. read more

Dr. Andrew Cohen's practice is a small private clinic hidden in an office building downtown. It is entirely his practice; the total staff appear to be himself and Vince, his fearless and highly entertaining assistant. I was recommended his services by a local masseuse. I had a very painful back; a recurring issue for me, being 6' 5'' tall with a job that involves a great deal of aeroplane flights. On this occasion, a nasty snowboarding fall had left me unable to actually tie my own shoes. Dr Cohen's technique is to assess your entire body's muscles based on the relative strength of the muscle pairs around the body. In other words, if one arm is stronger than the other, that indicates a stressed and not properly responsive muscle. The internal muscle structure of the body is constantly working to keep you upright and able to live your life, so non-responsive muscles get increasingly stressed. As a result, over time, one's internal muscles start to fight each other, causing pain. (Dr Cohen - please forgive the outrageous amateur hour of the above explanation!) Dr Cohen identifies those fighting muscles and makes minor chiropractic adjustments (minor, at least, by the standards of the 2-3 chiropractors I have seen) to relax them. The Big Trick is that rather than focusing on the area of pain, he takes a holistic view of the entire body. For my back pain, he adjusted my neck, leg and foot --- and voila, the pain in my back went away. It was frankly miraculous - I went home with 90% of my mobility back and just a sense of soreness. His first session is an hour long and consists of a total body assessment. This is quite fascinating and done with very clear explanations all the way through. His follow-on sessions are 20 minutes and made up of increasingly subtle adjustments to keep your muscles working they way they should be. For me, follow up sessions began weekly but after 5 visits, have moved to monthly. I highly recommend this man if you have physical pain. It is a pleasure to visit him and the results were immediate. I have dropped down to a visit every 1-2 months, partly as I remain fascinated by his technique, and I look forward to continuing to work with him. read more

Dr. Andrew Cohen is an amazing! I sprained my ankle and had been hobbling around for weeks. I wasn't sure why my foot was still in pain but I knew I couldn't walk far and I was about to go to Italy in 5 days. I had never gone to a chiropractor's office before but Yelpers seemed to like him and he was close by. I walked into Dr. Cohen's office and told him about my hurt foot and that it needed to survive a brutal 14 hour flight and a week of intense walking. I also told him I bought a cane for backup but I'd rather not have to use it. He did some stress tests which were pretty gentle and showed me how the body can be reset and lazy muscles activated. Plus he said I could leave my cane at home! By the end of that first session, my foot was feeling 90% better and I was walking without a limp. I saw him 3 days later, just to make sure everything was still good for my trip. My foot was still doing great with a little bit of soreness but he was able to make it feel even better on that 2nd visit! I flew to Italy and walked around everywhere and flew back and I didn't have any trouble with my ankle thanks to Dr. Cohen. Dr. Andrew Cohen is very easy to talk to, smart, friendly and does amazing work. Vince at the front desk is also very cool! read more

Dr Cohen has been my go to guy for aches, pains, and more for years. Try it, you'll like it. Very thorough and analytical and he listens. He's also very public spirited providing care at local sports events and on international missions. read more

I was in town for a day and had a problem with my back. I look around and called ProActive to make an appointment. They were nice enough to accommodate me same day but when I asked the cost, they said they had a $300 first appointment fee. They also do not take insurance (which is somewhat ok if the first appointment fee was not so large). I told them I was not a long term patient and asked them for a regular appointment fee and they said that they could not for "liability reasons." That did not make sense so I ended up finding another great chiropractor that could see me the same day, only charged $95, and took insurance. So they get dinged for charging too much and not being flexible. read more

The practitioners here are incredible and I've had an awesome experience! I had never been comfortable with anyone doing adjustments on me in the past but both Dr. C and Nancy have always made me feel really comfortable through the whole process and never pushed beyond my comfort level. I definitely feel like I'm in great hands and my previous hesitations about adjustments have ceased. As a mom with a one year old and a three year old I'm constantly throwing my body out of whack but my sessions here have helped restore my physical health by leaps and bounds. I started running again and with their support I'm feeling really good. The treatments are great and the exercises they've given me to do at home are simple and realistic to incorporate into my daily routine. I'll definitely be coming back routinely for maintenance work. read more

Dr. Chu adjusted me throughout my pregnancy and it was a game changer. She provided so much relief in my back and hips. She was knowledgeable, gentle yet strong in areas that needed it. I've heard good things about chiro while pregnant, but I was nervous. Nancy made me feel really comfortable through the whole process and it was super helpful. I highly recommend going to her for any of your adjustment needs!! read more

If you have any body pain do yourself a huge favor and go see Dr Cohen or Dr Chu. I feel so lucky to have the best care I could ask or hope for. The professional and personal attention given to the individual is a healing and best life supporting experience. Doctor Cohen is a gifted chiropractor devoted to patient health and wellness. read more

I highly recommend ProActive Chiropractic! I had been experiencing shoulder pain and cracking for nearly a year, and I am thrilled that Dr Nancy Chu helped me resolve it within 2 treatments. She's a great adjuster and I look forward to treatment with her every time! read more

Dr. Volz is outstanding at treating body pain. I appreciate his integrative approach, drawing from his extensive background in nutrition, yoga, and massage to heal the body. He is highly intuitive and down to earth. It is clear he is passionate about his work and dedicated to improving the wellbeing of his patients. I highly recommend him and the ProActive team - the office is so warm and inviting! read more

Dr Cohen has worked wonders for my body. I'm an avid cyclist and generally active gym goer. I also have a young (and heavy) daughter to carry around so needless to say I have chronic back and muscle stiffness. Dr cohens approach is very sports centric and geared towards the active person. I've been to a handful of chiropractors in the past but this the most effective by far. I've been seeing him for about a year and in that time my posture has improved and my back pain is nearly non existent. Perhaps most importantly, I feel more confident lifting weight in the gym, going on long rides and carting my daughter around. read more

100% recommend proactive Chiropractic. I made my first apt 4 months postpartum and feel like I'm getting my body back much faster. I was struggling with shoulder, neck and back pain from lifting and nursing baby and it's so much better after just a couple visits! read more

Dr. Cohen and Dr. Chu do amazing work! I've been going to ProActive for 6 + years for lower back pain and wouldn't be able to be as active as I am without their attentive care. Both Dr. Cohen and Chu are very knowledgeable and listen to all you body ailments to come up with a plan to get you back moving. Can't put a price on keeping my body feeling like a 20 year old! read more

I highly recommend ProActive for sports (and age!) related injuries and whole-body care. After a couple years of nagging injuries and seeing other PT and chiro with only limited success, I went to ProActive. ProActive has a novel approach to care that I'd never experienced. It's helped me get back to consistent training. I also appreciate that unlike some traditional chiro, care is not a lifetime commitment. The plan for me involved a limited number of sessions over a couple months and then periodic check ins. Dr. Cohen and Dr. Nancy are also really nice, interesting people. read more

Dr. Nancy Chu saw me for shoulder dislocation rehab, back and shoulder tightness from surfing and bad posture. She used a wide variety of tools and techniques (including active release, cupping and to get me back into top surfing shape - now I feel awesome after a long day out in the line-up! Don't let looks fool you, she may look young and dainty but she answered every one of my questions with ease and had no problem adjusting my 6' 2" frame! I was very impressed. After my visit, I spoke with my younger brother who is going through a few health issues and recommended to visit ProActive. He had the best experience and is now a regular patient like me! read more

Few things have improved my physical health and well-being more than regular visits to ProActive chiropractic. Dr Cohen and Dr Chu are both absolute geniuses at what they do, and in the decade I've been a patient at ProActive I've never had a bad experience. Each time I visit I leave feeling like I have a brand new body, and I am in constant awe of the issues they're able to diagnose. Chiropractic treatment has improved my posture, sleep, breathing, and athletic performance, and I cannot recommend ProActive highly enough to anyone considering it. read more

Go and see Dr. Cohen-- that simple! Fortunately, I was directed to Dr. Cohen by one of his former patients who, like me, had a longstanding sports injury to his knee. Because I've been dealing with a bum knee for almost 15 years, of course I thought the idea of ridding myself of the pain was ridiculous-- especially, after visiting more than 10 traditional doctors and trying numerous medications and therapies. But, I thought, " What do I have to lose?" Either I'll be the guy with a cane at 50 or perhaps the tales of Dr. Cohen somehow working magic on a bad knee to the point of no pain in only a few sessions might actually be true. After my first visit, I have to say that I'm now a true believer! Not only is his knowledge of the human body off the charts, his methodology is to NOT have you return multiple times for treatment and get back to the "good life" as soon as possible. Crazy, huh?? Since my first session, my nagging injury hasn't even shown it's ugly head whatsoever; and as a skeptic, I've tried to beat up my knee in the gym and on a field to make sure. But, gone is gone and good riddance! Do yourself a favor and take a chance that all the postings here are exactly what we're saying. I'm not a believer in miracles much, but you gotta call it like you see it sometimes. read more

I have been having a nagging pain on the right side of my ribs my entire third trimester which is why I decided it's time to do something about it. Dr. Chu makes you feel so comfortable in the appointments, she really takes her time to listen and even make you laugh! She got me out of pain quick and not to mention all the free mini therapy sessions I get out of our appointments as well, I'm so glad I found her! read more

You're the best, Dr. C! Thank you for all the adjustments and constant advice/support!

Dr. Cohen and Nancy are both amazing! I've been to many chiropractors over the years, and none compare to the care I received at ProActive. The treatment and exercises are personalized and tailored to each individual's body and needs. Dr. Cohen and Nancy are extremely knowledgeable about the human body and how it connects with the mind. I had bad migraines and back pain, which have both gone away after seeing Dr. Cohen and Nancy. I couldn't recommend them more! read more

Magician is an understatement when I refer to Dr. Cohen. Being an ex ski racer and having seen many chiropractors throughout my life, he is by far the best. His chiropractic style is very different and sports like. He does all these different tests all over you. For example, he will have you put your arms up and then shift your eyes in different directions. This tells his how your body is working in different ways. One day I was telling him I was having so much pain when I was running and he ended up adjusting my jaw muscle. I ran 8 miles shortly that afternoon with no pain. I highly recommend him. He gives you a plan in order to get you better. You can choose to continue to go to him but he will get you to 100%. Through going to see him I learned my orthotics I was using were not working for my body. He have improved my overall health so much. I had acne on my face and he gave me a vitamin to help it. My face is now almost completely clear. Everything he recommends and does it for your well being. He is also a great guy, so positive, energetic and knowledgeable. You will never want to go to another chiropractor again after seeing him. He is beyond amazing and I cannot express my gratitude to him for helping me get better and for continuously making sure my body is at it's best! read more

Dr. Chu has treated me on and off for about 3 years for rib pain. She's a great adjuster! I always felt improvements immediately after my appointments. She has been well trained in ART, IASTM, taping, extremity adjusting, etc. I would definitely recommend seeing her! read more

Dr. Cohen is truly a miracle worker. I've had a chronic rib injury for years and have seen multiple doctors (sports therapists, G.I. Doctors, trainers, etc.) and he is the only doctor that cared to be as invested in healing my injury as I have. His treatment consistently benefits my healing progress and he constantly asks about my eating/weekly habits in order to tailor treatment appropriately. In addition, he is always looking to provide his clients with the best technology. Dr. Cohen recently started Normatec treatments that help with rehabilitation and blood flow. As my progress keeps improving, these sessions specifically target my legs to help me achieve the best progress I can. read more

Dr. Nancy Chu is simply amazing and I'm so glad that I found her & Proactive Chiropractic. The work she does just feels like pure magic and if I had to sum her up I'd describe her as "Chiropractor 3000". The treatments at Proactive Chiropractic goes beyond just cracking your neck and back. They take a holistic approach in improving your overall health & wellbeing and not just focus on the immediate issues. I originally came in for lower back pain and tightness in neck/shoulder area but after a few treatments not only my ailments went away but I also saw significant improvement in my posture as well. They will also give you exercises to do at home so that you're also doing your part in making improvements as well. Within 2-3 treatments my persistent back pain was gone and every time I walk out of their office my body feels so much better. Overall, I'm SO happy with my experience and I highly recommend you go in for at least the free consultation and see the magic for yourself! read more

I was very impressed by the the entire facility's level of service. Dr. Crowley did a complete assessment and found the source of my neck troubles rather then just treating the site of my complaint. I left feeling without feeling the constant neck tension unusually feel. I would not hesitate to recommend her services. read more