I have been to 6 different chiropractors over a 10 year timespan. This practice is by far the best for actual treatment. Dr. Maddy is very kind, diligent and really takes pride in her work. Many chiropractors I have been to just go through the motions and don't necessarily pinpoint treatments or follow up plans. I have been very pleased with my 5 visits so far and am excited that I've found my longterm solution with my lingering back/rib issues. read more

Back in November I started anti-anxiety and depression medicine, this gave me my life back. However what was left was constant back and joint pains. This is where after years of being recommended by my best friend and her family go to see their chiropractor comes into play. I started seeing Dr. Rector and within the first day I felt results. The first appointment is a consultation which includes various scans to see what's going on with your spine and nerves and all kinds of fun stuff. Afterwards you discuss some things regarding your daily or weekly life and your physical past. The next appointment you will get your chart--or maybe the third appointment I don't recall. He wants to make sure you get the best life you can live and really listens to any questions, comments and concerns you may have. He even helps identify where spots on your spine may be affecting you which includes: anxiety, sleep troubles and memory problems. 10/10 would continue to recommend him =) read more

This review is for Dr. Richard Bend. Initially he was very insightful and friendly, but during subsequent appointments he was arrogantly dismissive of a contraindication for one of his procedures with my condition listed by the WHO, and when I tried to bring it up and say that I wasn't comfortable with the progression and tried to discuss what to do from there, he accused me of not wanting to get better, and proceeded anyway. On the contrary, I was trying to reduce the risk of injury & further complications of my condition. Over the 1-2 months that I saw him, my cervical instability worsened and I now have more pain than when I started. I have received chiropractic care in the past with chiropractors who listened to my concerns and tailored their treatments to my medical conditions, and had no such complications from them. Dr. Bend was very one-size-fits-all. *Please* be careful if you have conditions that may be negatively affected from chiropractic treatments not tailored to you. Overall, he came off very over-confident of his abilities. When I relayed what he had said in my initial appointment to my physical therapist and primary physician, they were quite skeptical of his claims. They'll also try to upsell you several times with more appointments than insurance will cover, so completely out of pocket, during the initial appointment before you even start actually seeing effects of his treatments. They try to downplay the expense even if you insist you can't afford it, but it's a quite expensive annual plan as other reviewers have stated here. They have various expensive supplements & devices for sale, too, which I'm sure they receive a hefty commission for selling. Furthermore, one time there was also a gas leak which patients were not informed of prior to our appointments, which sent me into an asthma attack. Since patients may have conditions which make gas leaks, etc., more harmful to them than the average person, they should be notified beforehand if there is anything like that. I don't believe patients should be made ill by going to a facility meant to make you better. read more

My girlfriend (now wife) decided to try this chiropractor after an injury at Target. They made sure to get all the information from the injury and made photo copies of papers from Target and the hospital. She was finally seen by the chiropractor and preformed a few simple alignment procedures to her. As we were leaving, they hit us with the bill. $175 for what? We were under the impression that we would be billed from what they said earlier. The chiropractor also gave "Biofreeze" cream to her without explaining what it really was. That night she applied the Biofreeze to the affected area on her lower back. This resulted in a sudden and huge rash. We later looked up on the internet about this Biofreeze and it has a wide range of dangerous side effects. The chiropractor did not warn of these at all! She called the office that night and left a message. The next office day they called and left a message for us to call them back. I called them back myself and told the aide what happened and how unhappy we were about the whole thing. She said she would get back to us in a few days. The chiropractor himself called my girlfriend about 20 minutes later telling us to come back to the office. What is a chiropractor going to do for a rash? The chiropractor was being quite rude to her and telling her that this never happened before, that it wasn't his fault, etc. When someone claims to be a doctor, I believe it's important that they warn of dangerous side effects to their patients. She was not happy with how he was responding on the phone so she suggested a refund. He said no and again that it was not his fault. He then actually HUNG UP on her. What kind of doctor does that? She then emailed him and told him again on how unhappy we are. He said he would refund for the Biofreeze. It's been a month and he hasn't even done that. This is extremely unprofessional and I would not recommend doing business at this chiropractor. read more

Even thought this review is for "Rector Chiropractic" it is not for Dr Rector. This review is for Dr Bend, another chiropractor that works in this office. I have been coming here for as long as I can remember. I was diagnosed with scleroderma when I was in the 4th grade and have had various joint issues throughout the years. Dr Bend has helped me with me neck, back, hip, ankles, wrists, and jaw issues. He always asks what he needs to work on specifically, I never wait longer then 10min to be seen, and always leave feeling more aligned. The staff knows me and is always super understanding when I can't make an appointment. Everyone is really friendly and have an overall good vibe. Would, and have recommended them to many of my friends read more

With my experience, I cannot recommend this practice. If you do choose to come here, make sure Dr. Rector is listening very well to the issues you are describing. It is also worth getting more than one opinion, namely from an orthopedist, to ensure a proper diagnosis. I also agree with another reviewer on here that this practice seems friendly, but they are also very focused on getting you to sign up for a twelve month contractual payment plan that is very expensive--$225 per month--even if you have health insurance. There is an enormous amount of pressure to enroll from your very first visit. If you do choose to come here, but need to leave the practice at some point, make sure to get your medical records ahead of time or it may take nearly a month for them to arrive to you. Even then, you may have to argue and push to receive them in their entirety. This review and all contents of it are my opinion based on my experience with this practice. I wish I could say something more positive as I initially really liked this office. read more

Dr. Rector and the kind staff at Sports & Family Chiropractic have been a literal godsend to me. I've been dealing with chronic back pain since early 2002 when I suffered an injury playing baseball. The injury was exacerbated by my occupation back then as a lowly stocker at Office Depot. As a stocker, I was continually putting my back through hell by lifting heavy furniture all day, everyday for close to six years. The culmination of my participation in sports as well as my job at the time shredded my back. It got so bad in 2008 that I was hospitalized for it. I never sought the assistance that I truly needed back then and now feel like an imbecile for not taking care of myself the way I should have. Dr. Rector has identified what has been causing my issues and I couldn't be more grateful for his expertise. Sadly, I have multiple subluxations in various areas along my spine, most notably in my T1 vertebrae, which have caused unruly pressure and a dull pain for almost a decade. Although the pain has not completely gone away, there has been vast improvement to my spine and the muscles that surround it. The care I've received at this office has been outstanding. I like to call the first visit the "discovery visit" as the office identifies the problems that are present. An assistant utilizes a rolling device (sorry, don't know the name) that runs along the length of the spine finding any issues with nerve damage that may be there. Another tool is used afterwards to identify any structural and/or muscle issues. After the scans are complete, the results are given to Dr. Rector, who, at that time, goes over a summary. If required, adjustments to the neck and spine are performed and a weekly regimen of visits ensue. I would undoubtedly recommend this office for anyone who has grown weary of having back and neck pain. read more

I can't say enough about Dr. Rector! I came up to visit my daughter from Southern California, and the very next morning found myself in extreme back pain. After trying to stretch it out myself to no avail, I knew I had to get in to see a chiropractor. I have been adjusted most of my life and knew exactly what needed to be done. I called Dr Rector's office and they were able to help me within the hour. I explained to him that my Chiropractor at home, West Coast Chiropractic, was willing to talk with him about the health of back if need be. Dr Rector was able to adjust me and get me back to normal...so I can enjoy the rest of my time with my daughter. I literally got in her car, looked at her a started crying (don't judge me .. lol) because I was PAIN FREE!! Great Dr! Awesome office and staff!!! Thank you so much Dr Rector!!!!!! read more

Dr. Rector and his staff are friendly and kind but unfortunately I am not impressed by the treatment I received in the office. I stopped going after 6 months of little to no improvement. My former Chiropractor in FL often gave me specific exercises to help my issues, Rector did not. It seemed to be mostly about getting on an expensive payment plan. I visited the office multiple times a week and spent a lot even tho i have insurance. I never quite understood the plan. read more

Dr. Rector and his staff are great! I had back pain and called as a new patient and was fit in the same day. Explained everything very clearly and was very informational. Office was very clean and I left feeling better than ever. (consult, x-rays, scans and adjustment were done). I would highly recommend him to my friends and family. read more

Dr. Rector is one of the best chiropractors I have ever had. I've had chiropractic care since high school and I've had many chiro's over the years. My own brother is a chiropractor in another state. Since moving to Monterey, I started seeing Dr. Rector when I was pregnant with my 2nd child. He immediately was able to help me with the back pain I was experiencing. My entire pelvis had shifted and was causing me major pain. He was able to get my body in gear for a quick and easy labor. He now adjusts my toddler, newborn and husband. Highly recommend if you're looking for a knowledgable chiropractor trained in several different methods. read more

Brian provides services to our entire family and we feel extremely comfortable with him. He has a friendly yet professional bedside manner. He offers an array of services including some more holistic based ideas but is never pushy about them. His office staff is polite, friendly, and always smiling. read more