If you're seeking to get out of pain and function at your best, Dr. Rickards is one of the best chiropractors out there! He focuses on Blair Upper Cervical Technique which is a super gentle (no cracking or loud popping) approach to helping you get better faster. I highly recommend him to all my friends and family. read more

Dr. Rickard's methods are different from other chiropractic centers. Bottomline, plain & simple it totally works. However, one must follow the individualized program that he provides for each patient. The patient is not just a case number on a file folder. He truly remembers his patients. He cares & his methods work. You will not be disappointed. read more

What an amazing chiropractic experience!!! He uses the Blair technique which is very gentle and addressed the root of the spine problems working with the body to help it correct itself rather than just popping, cracking, and twisting the spine. He uses comprehensive x-Ray's that he goes over with you showing you a 3D model of your spine and where the misalignments are, then starts with the top of the spine to make corrections! I feel so much better! I was in a lot of mid back pain and after having him adjust my neck the back pain resolved itself. I'm so impressed with this few unique and this office! All of the staff is wonderful and my entire family sees him. He is great with my kids! I highly recommend going to see him!!!! read more

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I'm sure he is an ok chiropractor, but the lack of adherence to coronavirus safety is astounding, I have never been more uncomfortable or unsure of someone calling themselves a medical professional and I get a majority of my care at the VA, so that is saying something. I have never seen such flagrant disregard for CDC guidelines, if you are at any risk of the virus, go find someone that will respect you. The doctor called after I left and actually says "well I had COVID 6 months ago so.. ya know, I'm immune." Absolutely ridiculous. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Rickard for 4 years and he is the best there is. Extremely knowledgeable and extremely caring. Cured my migraine headaches and many other ailments. I highly recommend him. read more

Dr Ray is the best. I have seen him for many years now, when I have issues only! I went about a year since seeing him last, and after being pregnant My back needed some care. I just came in and he got me out of pain and I to alignment right away. He really treats you to heal you, unlike other chiropractors where they seem to treat you with a bandaid so you have to keep coming back to them constantly. Everyone in the office is a pleasure too! read more

I was referred to Dr. Rickards by my massage therapist. I was born with a condition that I have had three surgeries for and take medication for, but they are NOT narcotics. I gave Dr. Rickards all of this information, he put it in his file, and we agreed on the prepayment for a month of visits. Dr. Rickards has a book coming out, and he will tell you about it during every visit. After any changes to my body it is normal for me to feel higher than average pain spikes. After some of the adjustments I felt much much worse. I continued the treatments anyway. I know sometimes it gets worse before it gets better. On my second to last visit we do a wrap up of the last month. pretty much a check in to see if we were good to go. he does his tests that show that I am working about the same as I was at the beginning He then sits my husband and me down in his office and said the following (may not be word for word but my husband and I got the context): 1. In order to allow your inner god to heal you, you need to stop taking all medication for 6 months and let your body guide you. 2. You chose to have surgeries, you had the ability to say no. a. His logic here was that he was able to heal a very painful ACL tear without any medicine or surgery so everyone else can too. I appreciate the positivity. Now please walk a mile in my shoes. The most infuriating part is that I later received a voicemail with his apology because he didn't bother to read my chart prior to our ending review visit. He didn't remember I was born with the condition. Just very upset with the entire situation. I may be looking into a way to obtain a refund as well. read more

I have been in and out of chiropractic care for 15+ yrs. Before seeing Dr. Rickards ​I dreaded getting adjusted. It was a frightening experience. The Blair technique that Dr Ray uses has changed my views on my adjustment. Since I have been a patient I have been able to hold my adjustment which has been a struggle in the past and I haven't had any headaches in a long while. read more

Dr Rickard is wonderful and probably the best Blair Chiropractor I have ever been to! He listens, he is patient and takes the time to explain whats going on as well as, offering ideas of alternative ways to improve outcomes. He genuinely cares about his patients. His office staff are so friendly and courteous. My family travel 493 miles to see him! read more

Excellent doctor who is a seasoned veteran with a great amount of experience. The doctor is very thorough and extremely knowledgable. You won't find a better Chiropractor than Dr. Rickards. read more

I'm grateful my friend recommended Dr. Rickard. I was unable to lift my right leg into the car without lifting it with my hands. Couldn't reach down on the same side to fasten my shoe. Regular pain on my right hip. With adjustments and some time, it has improved greatly!!! I can walk without pain. What a difference and without drugs Correcting the source of the problem! read more

I have needed a chiropractor for the last 40 years. Being a professional photographer and a small woman it has wreaked havoc on my spine and I generally needed to have an adjustment at least once a week. After going to Dr. Ricard for a few weeks my whole alignment started to change. His unique way of adjusting just the neck was so much less invasive and my body responded wonderfully. Couple that with his nutritional advice and I have never felt better. I generally only need an adjustment maybe once a month or every six weeks. I highly recommend this doctor! read more

Dr. Rickards is amazing and professional! I've been seeing him since the end of December 2021 and I'm currently seeing him every 2 weeks.

Amazing. I absolutely love this practice, the staff, Dr. Ray & Brenda! I've dealt with doctors for years who chase diagnoses, never look at the whole body & constantly dismiss what I go through even when hospitalized, I'm dismissed. I've realized... I'm not the only one! I went from an active, vibrant woman who skied, fished, hunted, backpacked, trained for Spartan races, boxed & much more. I woke up sick one day with "lupus, postural tachycardia, menopause, EBV, mono, arthritis and more". I found Dr. Ray through a friend who knew I was having upper cervical issues. Little did I know, the upper cervical controls so much of the body & it needs to be aligned. I'm so thankful because not only is Dr. Ray teaching me about how to heal, but he's actually helping my body & mind. Trust me I have off days, days where I feel unwell, days where it's hard. It's a journey, but Dr. Ray & the staff are there. He makes sure to tell you / me that. I am learning when to ask for help because I'm out of alignment, & how to change my way of thinking for healing. I am very thankful & highly recommend this practice! read more

I highly recommend Dr. Rickards who is not like all the other chiropractors around town because he uses the Blair method instead of the Palmer method of adjustment. When you come in, he does a heat sensor reading of your spine to check your alignment. The results are right in front of you -- no guesswork! Then he asks you to do certain movements as you're lying on the table and he does what is necessary to help heal your aches and pains which are due to subluxations of the spine. Afterward, you rest for 10 minutes. All this is very unique. It's not cookie-cutter, neck cracking, set up your next visit & leave. After my last auto accident, I was receiving treatment from another chiropractor for 6 weeks. At the end of that time, I still had difficulty turning my head. Dr. Rickards did a presentation through Oasis Learning in which he outlined the difference between the Blair and the Palmer methods. I immediately declared, "I'm coming back!" (I had experienced his treatments a few years ago & then switched for some forgotten reason). It didn't take but an adjustment or two before I was pain free! read more

Dr. Rickards is the man! Been coming in as a regular for years and he always "knocks" me back in place when I'm out of alignment. It's not when you just feel back pain, it's helping with overall wellness when you get adjusted. Regular adjustments help eliminate brain fog and help your body get clear communication with itself. Do yourself a favor and let Dr. Rickards help you help yourself. read more

Dr Rickard's chiro methods are unique & extremely effective. I've been to several other practitioners only to end up in more pain & depression. With Dr Rickard, I have regained my energy. I sleep much better too. Overall, I feel happier. It is so nice to wake up in the morning feing rested. Lori Honore read more

The best minimal & complete adjustment! I've been going to Rickards Chiropractic for over 3 years now with correction of my Atlas primarily & any other hasty injuries with great results. The specialty of the upper cervical spine safeguards overcorrection, my back feels protected with the precision & minimal force required to bring me back into alignment. The office takes great care of you & the expense & financing options are incredible! Thanks Rickards Chiropractic! read more

As a student Intern I walked into a whole new world of health & wellness. I have never been to a chiropractor in my life, but ever since I started my internship here at Rickards Chiropractic, I have learned many new things! I have been adjusted more than a couple times here & I have seen many improvements within myself because of it. 10/10 recommend Rickards Chiropractic! read more

Dr.Rickards is awesome. I was going to another Chiropractor and stopped going there. Due to COVID, I was not taking care of my neck pain. I found Dr.Rickards. During my first appointment, he patiently listened to my problem, since I already know about the Blair technique he focused on my history and even called my previous chiropractor to get reports and Xrays (saved me some $$). I have been going through very high Neck pain, headache, sleeplessness, ringing in the ears. Just after three visits, I started seeing tremendous improvement. The first thing, my Pain has reduced almost 75%, headaches are gone. I definitely feel the improvement. If you are going through neck pain issues, do yourself a favour and contact Rickards. Blair technique is better for neck and Ray Rickards does it best. read more

Dr. Rickards and staff are A++. My family has been seeing Dr. Rickards for over a decade and every experience has always been top notch.

I am a medical intuitive and visceral body worker with over 30 yrs experience in the field of MINDBODY Wellness. I have sent my clients to various chiropractors over the years in different states. I am VERY particular of who I send my clients (and family) to. And let me say this: Not all chiropractors and techniques are the same, yet those who have mastered the BLAIR technique are usually the best - and that includes Dr Ray Rickards! The Blair technique focuses on balancing the AXIS - which is located at the top of your spine. You will be amazed to discover how this little, albeit important bone can make all the difference in how you feel and why this is the true "missing ingredient" in most chiropractic care. Ray goes out of his way to make sure you are comfortable and satisfied. He has a very calm, friendly, confident demeanor. His staff is very polite and attentive and the office has an open, relaxed, uplifting atmosphere. His wife also works there, offering nutrition programs and weight management. Ray's work is fast and efficient, yet you will never feel rushed. Like many of his patients, I walked in immobile and in serious pain, and after the first visit I already felt better! After the second visit, my hip pain was completely gone never to return. Another visit, he completely alleviated a serious pinched-nerve pain in my upper back. Ray immediately won my confidence from the very beginning.... and if I were to trust ANY chiropractor (especially with my level-3 cervical degeneration), I'd totally trust Dr. Rickards. I even took my 86 yr old mother and sent my younger sister there! :) What to expect: Your first official visit will likely include a significant number of above average digital X-rays. Then Dr. Ray will sit privately with you to go over what he finds and recommends, plus educate you on the amazing Blair technique. Ray will then do a quick check and show you the position of your axis and cervical spine on a monitor, followed by one or two skillful adjustments and a relaxing 10 mins in a zero-gravity chair with heat pads. And that's it! During each follow up visit you may experience very unique adjustments, based on the position of your axis at that time. If your axis is "stabilizing" after a number of visits, he may not adjust you at all - consider this a good sign! Can you expect Instant Relief? In most cases, YES! But it took years for your spine to get this way, so don't stop receiving treatments until your axis stabilizes consistently and your spine has returned to its natural state. My axis stabilized after my third visit, which was an exceptional case - perhaps because I have been attuned to my body since I was a very young child. But I still return for occasional adjustments to stay in check and whenever I feel bodily discomfort! Bottom line: If you've had troubles in the past with chiropractors, you've simply not found the right one. I can guarantee you will find Ray's work a true blessing. You simply cannot go wrong with those who have mastered the amazing Blair technique! read more

Dr. Rickards is a gift to health and well being. He doesn't just crack your back, he educates, heals, and empowers his patients to seek emotional and physical health. When I first saw him I was seeking pain management for an injury sustained after a car accident. I was seeing a series of chiropractors that crack my back and neck week after week, and I was always in some sort of pain. Since I started seeing him, i no longer feel that chronic pain which would alter my mood. I lived with the pain for two years, and never realized how it negatively affected every aspect of my life, until I was free of it. In addition to freeing my body of chronic pain, I sleep better, I have more energy, I no longer clench my jaw. There are probably other benefits that I am just not aware of! Dr. Rickards will never perform unnecessary adjustments. If you are holding your adjustment, he will show you proof and advise you to see him again after a reasonable amount of time has passed to only see if you are still holding your adjustment. He educates on how to strengthen the body, strengthen the mind, and how to continually be aware and in tune with yourself to achieve maximum health. I have learned how to improve my posture at my desk at work, the importance of having flat pillows to sleep on, and the list goes on. The other day he taught me how to test my body for food allergies naturally. Thank you Dr Rickards. I am a believer, and now I will never go back to traditional chiropractic care. read more

After my first adjustment I have been free of chronic pain. His adjustment is NOT jarring nor make you crack like "normal" chiropractors. Hallelujah!! His are precise thrusts on strategic points in your neck which open pathways and allow your body to heal itself. He's extremely passionate about his work and eager to educate. I would recommend him to anyone, and especially for those who've tried everything but can't seem to find relief from their symptoms. read more

I just recently started going to Dr. Ray after my boss recommended me to go see him after having two falls off a horse. I had never gone to a chiropractor before going to see Dr. Ray and was a little nervous because I thought it might be painful, but I was so wrong! The first visit Dr. Ray sat down and talked to me about everything, I then got X-Rays, and a very detailed exam! The next visit I was able to see the X-Rays and Dr. Ray provided me with a very detailed explanation and report of my condition and the work he would be doing to fix it! I have had about 3 adjustments so far and have felt no pain at all! You really don't feel the adjustment at all, there's absolutely no cracking. Dr. Ray explains everything he is doing which is great! Especially for someone who is new to getting chiropractic work done. As a bonus, everyone at the office is so nice and welcoming! I highly recommend coming to see Dr. Ray!! read more

Dr. Rickards is the best in my opinion. He genuinely cares for his patients. Plus, his staff is competent and kind.

I second all the positive reviews for Dr. Rickards-- He is incredible! Here's the gist, if you don't want to read the whole thing: Dr. Rickards is so generous, kind, and genuine, and both my sister and I have had truly phenomenal results in only a short time. My sister is 18. She was in a car accident and suffered severe whiplash. She was in constant pain and unable to turn her neck. Another chiropracter treated her about a dozen times with no real change in her pain level, so I convinced her to try Dr. Rickards. Within 2 visits, she reported that the pain had reduced by more than 50 percent and she had almost full neck mobility. I am 25 and a former gymnast who had constant tightness and discomfort in my back. No real pain, but definite discomfort. My nerves were so damaged that I had become the butt of my friends' jokes about being out of touch with my body because I literally couldn't tell what my body was feeling. In only a couple of months, I have discovered a whole new awareness of my body-- I can tell when something is wrong, or when I need an adjustment. My back rarely tightens up anymore, and I am doing much better. I am also much stronger because of the Ultimate Strength Studio workouts he has me doing. The main reason he is so good is because he doesn't just treat symptoms like most others in his profession. He takes X-rays and spinal temperature readings with space-age equipment and can actually see exactly what the problem is without relying on patients' subjective assessments of their pain: he knows exactly what the problem is and how to treat it. He explains everything to you before he does it, so you understand why he is doing everything. Dr. Rickards cares about his patients, he never seems rushed, and I recommend him heartily to anyone who might need a chiropracter. read more

Dr Rickard is truly amazing and I do not say that lightly about the chiropractic profession. In all my time living in san diego and trying to find a chiropractor to refer my massage clients to I've only found one...until now. Without going into too much boring detail- he practices a method that I knew existed and had amazing results . However, you must go through extensive training for years and getting a return on that isn't easy since most people believe it's not a true adjustment unless they hear bones popping through their body. For those who hate the chiropractor due to prior experience of further pain and no relief after years of apointments, inability to relax for an adjustment, or just because you have a sensetive issue this is the place for you!! He does extensive x-rays. Shows you exactly what is going on and then uses a heat sensor reading of your spine upon each visit so you can see your progress or continued problems. My favorite part (besides the fact that he is brillant and it works) is that most of his adjustments are done on a spring table. This means he places you on your side or position that is needed, places his hands in the set position, and then drops the headrest down slightly during adjustment which means you don't feel a thing and it's over faster than you can blink! No tensing up and anticipating the crack of bones. Afterwards you lay in an anti gravity chair and relax for 10 minutes with a timer (when was the last time you just laid down for 10 minutes and enjoyed a break of silence?). The benefit of this is thst even with the best adjustment...if you get up, pick up your purse and put it on one shoulder (throwing your body off aligment), or get in your car with your wallet in your back pocket (BAD, BAD, BAD..stop it!), drive, pick up groceries, go home and pick up kids...or whatever your life demands. Your allowing your normal strain to pull everything straight back out of alignment without setting and allowing the muscles memory to reset for a few minutes. The other large difference is they usually require you to have sessions with the trainer (joined business through interior door) that helps re train your muscle memory, strengthen the weak areas that are allowing pain to continue to happen anf basically causes an answer to your problem instead of years of weekly chiro adjustments. You can solve your problem instead of just putting a bandaid on it until next time!!! Take care of your body and I promise it will reward you with a lifetime of relatively pain free happiness. You DO NOT have to live in pain!! read more

Dr. Rickards is truly an amazing health practitioner. Believe me, I've worked in the health field over six years and it's rare to come across an individual who is so concerned about your overall well being. It's refreshing in this era. Truthfully, upon first visiting Dr. Rickards, I had no idea that my spinal cord had any issues at all. Despite only being 28, it was almost as if I had learned to live with bad posture and just chalked it up to my genetics. After reluctantly agreeing to come see Dr. Rickards for a span of seven sessions, I can honestly say that I'm so glad I did. I now stand up straight, and feel so much better than I did just weeks ago. In addition to actually helping underlying issues of his patients, it's clear Dr. Rickards truly cares about us and wants us to be healthy. He is a man of true integrity, without financial conflicts of interest of any kind, and I look forward to referring patients to him for years to come. read more

I have suffered with upper back pain for my entire adult life (30 years). I've been to many chiropractors, physical therapists and physicians over the years with no long-term relief. After seeing him for a couple months, I have never felt better. I became so used to living with pain I didn't realize how much it was impacting my overall mood. I'm so grateful to Doc for his holistic approach to my overall health. And he's such a nice guy! I feel so blessed to have found him. Everyone can benefit from the Blair technique he uses. read more

I have been going to see Dr. Ray for almost a year now. After not seeing improvement from several doctors, physical therapists, specialists, and several chiropractors, I was told to look into upper cervical chiropractic. I was a little hesitant since I had already gone to two chiropractors and I thought they were all the same. However, after reading up on BLAIR chiropractic, I found Dr. Ray and so glad that I did! When I met with him, he told me from the beginning that I was a very difficult case, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Through precise adjustments and several visits, I started to notice subtle changes for the better. My body began to heal. I know for a fact I would not be where I am today without his help. I was so impressed with him that I decided to bring my 12-year-old son to see him. My son has had struggles in school with attention and focus. I've received plenty of phone calls from the teachers regarding his impulsivity and behavior issues. I didn't know if Dr. Ray could help, but I knew medication was NOT an option. Dr. Ray explained that when the spine is not aligned properly, it can cause a multitude of symptoms. After reviewing my son's x-rays, we found out he was misaligned. My son is now on his 3rd adjustment and for the first time, I received a positive email from his teacher. To quote her exactly " I have seen a huge improvement in your son's behavior and focus in class since the last time we spoke. He is needing less frequent redirections. I am so proud of him and the progress he has been making!" I know for a fact that Dr. Ray's adjustments have made a world of difference in my son's behavior and attention issues. I highly recommend Dr. Ray Rickards. read more

I have been treated by other chiropractors who use the Blair/ upper cervical technique, but none in the San Diego area. I found Dr. Rickards and went for a consultation. I had been having severe arm pain when reaching up or around in back. After my initial consultation, X-rays, and physical evaluation, he showed me what was causing my cervical misalignment. He then adjusted me. The next day I felt less pain and have continued to feel better. I am now able to use my arm without the pain. He is always explaining and educating as to how best allow the body to heal itself. He and his staff are very positive in their communications. If you need help, I highly recommend consulting with Dr. Rickards. read more

Before I started seeing Dr. Rickards I had really bad lower back pain due to a slipped disk and severe sciatic pain. Ever since I started seeing him its like my slipped disk is no longer there along with my sciatic pain. He has been able to help me through it when other basic chiropractors and pain management doctors couldn't. Other doctors have prescribed me medications to relieve the pain, which did help, but the relief it gave me does not compare to the pain relief Dr. Rickards has given me since he started treating me. I definitely recommend Dr. Rickards for any health concerns, doesn't have to be medical, as he doesn't just focus on pain but also the well being of the body. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Rickards since 2017 and he has improved my quality of life so much! I was suffering from migraines, back pain, fatigue and autoimmune issues. After beginning care, I haven't had a migraine since, and no longer have constant back and neck pain! I have a lot more energy and my symptoms of my autoimmune issues have been so much less. I now go regularly once a month for up keep and I feel like a normal person again no longer existing with constant pain. Highly recommend! read more

So happy to have found Dr. Rickards. I had been going to another Chiropractor and was always disappointed with the care I was receiving. I was just tired of the cookie cutter treatment I would receive and I was not feeling any better. No so with Dr. Rickards care, with his adjustments, I benefit so much more and always feel better afterwards. Dr. Rickards addresses your overall well being and is always very knowledgeable and answers all of your questions. He is a true Doctor of chiropractic care. read more

I first came across Dr. Rickard's name when I researched the best Chiropractic treatment techniques which is the Blair treatment. I found him as one of very few doctors that actually do this effective treatment of correction ! He helps reverse and correct spine alignment through this technique ! Most doctors will adjust to help ease pain but this type of treatment doesn't correct the underlying condition! I first took my mom to him when she was here for 3 months and she had been to many chiropractors for a chronic condition and had only gotten temporary relief. Dr Rickard was able to diagnose the problem that created a chronic condition for her and her improvement was incredible through his technique!! She was able to hold adjustments much longer and with rehabilitation through exercises between treatments she had felt much better than she had ever felt before! I am now a patient of his and he has done the same thing for me !! I will be a fan and a patient for life because he is the real deal in chiropractic care!! read more

So happy we found Dr Rickard. Honestly he has been the best chiropractor we have ever met. Definitely recommen Dr Rickard.

Dr. Rickards has improved the quality of my life. I go at least once a month sometimes 2 and at times I don't realize I am out of alignment until I lay on his special bed. Most of the time my low back feels like someone ringing out the towel, but after one adjustment a lot of the time it's as if the tightness melts away. I have been going regularly for several years and as a Dentist I have to put my body in bad positions constantly, but thanks to Dr Rickards I am pain free and go to work everyday without back or neck pain. Thank you Dr Rickards for your hard work!!!! read more

Great staff and office environment. Definitely helped with my lower back aches and headaches.

Dr Rickards is an excellent chiropractor. He is very knowledgeable & genuinely interested in each patient. The adjustments are very personalized & specific according to xrays; he also is a wealth of information regarding overall well-being & takes time to explain the information he shares. I highly recommend Dr Rickards and his staff to any who are looking for top notch care. read more