Dale Mortenson performed magic (that's my view) on my entire body. After just a couple visits, the pain in my arm, shoulder, and neck is gone. He's doing wonders for my hiatal hernia (and GERD) too. If your doctor has told you that you'll just have to live with it, go here. You will be amazed. read more

When I first met Stephanie and Dr. Mortenson almost a year ago, the conversation went something like this: Hi *burp*, I'm *brup* Hilary *burp*. Are those sneezes? No *burp*. My acid *burp* reflux has devolved *burp* into prod - *burp* - cing way too much *burp* gas *burp* in my stomach *burp*. Let's see what we can do to help you out :). There are two reasons to go to Dr. Mortenson. 1) If 'western' medicine has failed you, and you find yourself in a condition that no one can explain properly, much less treat. (or if you just prefer homeopathic medicine). 2) You need chiropractic attention. I've gone to him for both :). My stomach is no longer an issue... and I can finally eat indian food without feeling bloated and downright disgusting again! Also. I'm one of those people who's at a computer all day. Which means that I had computer posture... IE ridiculously horrible posture. Yup. Also amazingly better. People haven't recognized me, because I look so good. Guess its what comes of finally being upright, healthy and happy :). read more

I have been going to Dr. Dale Mortenson for fifteen years. He has helped me fully recover from a host of injuries from snow boarding, surfing and life in general. The best thing about Russian Hill Chiropractic is that Dr. Mortenson is constantly researching and studying to perfect his modality. He not only is interested in your physical health but also your mental health. His treatments always involve elements that increase brain function and over all harmony of my nervous system. Which in turn helps the immune system. The atmosphere in the office is always positive and relaxed. On street parking is always easy and many times someone from the office will run out and feed my meter without my knowing it. That's true service from people who care. Russian Hill Chiropractic is the best. read more

I love Dr. Mortenson. Let me tell you why I love Dr.Mortenson. I was referred to him after I was given some nasty lip from another Neurologists's Secretary. My Schedule sometimes is very demanding because of the field that I work in so I had to Cancel my appointment twice with someone else. Of course to be fair I would feel the same way but that isn't how you address a customer with attitude. Even if they are annoying. Yes. Admit I can be annoying. So I was asking around for another and was referred to Dr. Mortenson. I've had a motorcycle accident injury that has finally caught up to me after 2 years and is starting to affect my daily lifestyle. After a visit to the ER and seeing 4 to 5 Chiropractors and Acupuncturists. No one Could figure out my problem. Dr.Mortenson did a series of tests and finally said. "You have a pinched nerve in one of your spinal bones" "Really? How do suppose that happened?" "Could be a number of things. But instead of worrying about that. Lets worry how to fix it and prevent it." Here's the best part. Didn't cost me Thousand of dollars. And That is why I love Dr. Mortenson. read more

Dr. Mortenson started helping me through neck problems as a result of an old injury from childhood. I had pain in my hands neck and back. Dr. Mortenson has gotten me pain free while providing me with constant support of proper exercise and techniques to avoid future injury. He is the best. read more

I originally started going to Dale after a terrible motorcycle accident & have been seeing him ever since. He has helped me through physical distress & mental dysfunction with the sudden passing of my mother. Dale always takes the time to listen and understand the needs of his patients. Dale is continually taking classes & seminars to better his skills. Dale and Stephanie alway offer a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. I would recommend Dale and Russian Hill Chiropractic to everyone. read more

I cannot recommend Dr. Mortenson and Stephanie enough. It isn't possible. No gimmicks, no scams, just pure HIGH END education and honest answers that are based on Neurology. He isn't "trying" to do anything except for get you out of discomfort, whatever the case may be. Biomechanical, gastro intestinal, soft tissue, chiropractic adjustments, stress, anything you need he can help. I am EXTREMELY picky about who works with me and my clients and now that I have found Dale I believe I can take care of my community as a whole integrated system. I am a personal trainer and movement coach that specializes in pain reduction, mobility and education on how your brain governs your body. I would never recommend a "regular" chiropractor. He truly is the best in my opinion and the only person I will let adjust me. Again I feel very fortunate to have found him and his practice and give this Doctor 5 stars of recommendation. Just go see what it's all about and you will understand ;) read more

The best! Moved up to Marin a year ago and still haven't found anyone that compares. I saw him regularly for hip and back pain, as well as prenatal and postnatal support. Plus, he and his wife Stephanie are a wealth of information when it comes to nutrition...I learned so much from them! read more

Dr. Dale Mortenson is like a healing wizard on polk street. He has so much wisdom about the body and ways to heal it. When I first went to him years ago, my back was in such a terrible spasm that I was pulled over to the side. In one session, I was pain free. He has fascinating techniques and instruments that he uses. One of them is a vibrocussor. It delivers waves of percussive impulses deep into the tissues of the body. These percussion waves promote an increase in circulation and lymphatic flow and a decrease in muscle spasm. The repetitive pumping action of the vibracussor is ideal for releasing joints and loosening up "stuck" areas without using heavy thrusting forces. He has a gentle way of getting powerful results!! His wife , Stephanie, runs the office and is full of wisdom also. read more

I have no idea what I would've done if I hadn't found Dr. Dale! I've dealt with issues from multiple concussions for years and he handled all of it from vestibular to ocular. He's amazing. Much more than a chiropractor, a lifesaver! He finds a way to fix even the most severe problems from anxiety to aches and pains. read more

I've been to tons of chiropractors before I discovered Dale and Stephanie. Awesome, kind, and most importantly great chiropractic and holistic care. It doesn't get any better!!! read more

Dale is a great guy, first of all. Very nice, gentle, soft spoken and full of the most insane ideas and theories you have ever heard. He'll have you put on some goofy glasses that he says increase your strength, hold things to make you stronger or weaker, everything just short of sacrificing a chicken to make you better. I was the biggest skeptic they'd ever seen and they made a believer out of me, because results speak for themselves. I had some back and shoulder probelms from tennis that were chronic and he had me back on the court in a week. I still ridicule some of his crazy ideas, but you really can't argue with success. read more

I wish I could give Dr. Dale Mortenson 1,000 stars for what he's done for me. I was in chronic pain with my lower back for over 3yrs which affected my job, personal life, travel and basic daily living. After 2 visits, I began to LIVE again! I was able to get off of very strong narcotic meds after 6 visits( 3wks). I had been on the these meds for over 3yrs. The meds made me sick. I was nauseous, suffered from sleep aptnia, had headaches...you name it, I was MISERABLE! I had been taken off of work for a year and after returning to work; I would work an average of 59-62hrs out of an 80hr pay period. I followed Dr. Mortenson's suggestions and instantly I began to feel better. I was astonished when I worked 79.5hrs because it had been so long...I actually looked forward to going to work. It brings tears to my eyes to see light at the end of a very dark 3yr tunnel. Although my back flares up from time to time, I know that after a visit with Dr. Mortenson, it'll be feeling better. I currently see Dr. Mortenson once a week and I feel GREAT! The life behind my eyes shine through these days whereas just 6 short months ago there was nothing but dark pain. God bless Dr. Dale Mortenson and his lovely wife, Stephanie! Take it from me, if you're in pain, Dr. Mortenson can help. You won't be disappointed! read more

He was able to help cure my wife when conventional neurology failed to diagnose. Highly recommend you to see Dr Mortensen if conventional neurology fails you, or if you want a second opinion other than conventional medicine. read more

Dr. Mortenson and Stephanie are the best of the best. I first went to see them about a week before my brain surgery was scheduled. I was in terrible pain from a chiari malformation and surgery seemed like the only fix. I had a wide variety of symptoms, all over the board. Dr Mortensen looked over my records and came up with a course of action to help me that didn't require him adjusting my neck. After my first visit, my limp was gone, which i had had for about 8 months. Over the next few visits, my headaches started going away, and little by little all my symptoms seemed to go away. I canceled my surgery and feel 100%. Im not sure what state I would be in with out the help of Dr. Mortensen and Stephanie, i credit them with giving me my life back, after 8 months of pretty much being bedridden. I am forever grateful I found them when i did. read more

Between them, Dr. Mortenson and his wife Stephanie are miracle workers indeed, and two of the kindest and most compassionate people you could ever hope to meet. I saw them initially because in another state I had a marvelous naturopath who helped me enormously with general health and insomnia and was recommended by a psychiatrist. Dr Mortenson is even better- he has incredible chiropractic skills and is a chiropractic neurologist. And they are brilliant nutritional experts who understand that we are all different so they never prescribe the same for everyone. For the longest time they chose not to do a website only because it seemed difficult to describe the broad spectrum of techniques they will use to help you AND they are very clear about what they cannot do. I know that they continually go to trainings and conferences to learn more skills and they both love what they do. Dr Dale is adored by and trusted by children. And Stephanie is a great listener too. I recently saw him for a neurological issue, having seen 4 neurologists who did little but assess me in the same way, order expensive tests I had already taken, and a couple of them were truly offensive. I rarely express that kind of harsh opinion. Dr. Dale not only re-assesses me on each visit, gives me various treatments- neurological and chiropractic, gives me therapy to do on my own and I get valuable nutritional advice too. And this all at a fraction of the price I have been charged elsewhere. And a few months ago I did their purification / de- toxing program that is second to none. I lost weight too, though was not looking to do that, and have easily lost any craving for sweet stuff! and now there is a website: http://drdalesf.liveitlifestyle.com/ read more

Dr. Dale and Stephanie are the best! I went there with really bad frozen shoulder. I was in so much pain that I couldn't sleep. I begged them for an appointment right away. They got me in and within a week I had full rotation of my arm! My other arm had frozen shoulder and it took a year for it to get full rotation.They were so kind and caring that they gave me their home phone number and told me to call if I ever needed anything after hours. I also had a rash on my chest and my other natural doctor couldn't get rid of it. Dr. Dale was able to give me the supplements that got rid of it right away! I also had an ischemic attack years ago and Dr. Dale has helped me strengthen my left side of my brain. Dr. Dale and Stephanie were also able to help me get rid of parasites I had from eating sashimi. Highly recommend him for any health or back problems. read more

I initially went to see Dale for vertigo, which was something that no one else seemed to be able to help me with. By the end of the first visit I felt sooo much better that I was crying with relief! I don't understand all the different techniques that he uses but I don't need to - he has been extremely helpful and I know that he continues to learn new information to help him in his practice. I would recommend him to anyone!!! read more

Russian Hill Chiropractic is run by superheroes, and I cannot recommend this practice enough. Stephanie and Dr. Mortenson are a fantastic team and make every visit pleasant and valuable. I first went to Dr. Mortenson with a painful sprained ankle that wasn't healing properly, and I kept coming back for the amazing work he has done for my back and neck. After a spinal fusion several years ago I thought the last thing I would need is a chiropractor, however he fixed pain that I had gotten used to living with, and he has helped me improve my strength, balance and coordination. Although I've had sessions where pain has been reduced or completely alleviated, the work I've been doing here has not been a quick fix, and anyone who really wants to see improvements in their body will likely have a few exercises to take home. It's worth it! The improvements I've experienced have far exceeded any expectations I had, or thought were possible. Dr. Mortenson carefully explains what he is doing, and why, and tries to help his patients learn the reasoning behind the treatments. Both Dr. Mortenson and Stephanie are warm and friendly people with an unparalleled interest in continued learning, and they care deeply for the patients. My back, neck and I are very grateful for Russian Hill Chriopractic. read more

I have been going to Dale at Russian Hill Chiropractic for a number of years. I have a chronic condition that he has helped me live with and it has made a huge difference in the quality of my life. I appreciate the fact he continues to take seminars and is very innovative in his care. I followed his instructions for exercise after my stroke and ended up with no side effects. I am also doing the nutritional program and have never felt better. My lab tests bear it out as BP and cholesterol are all under control without medications. You won't find a better team than Dale and his wife Stephani. read more

Some 25 years ago, I developed a serious spine problem, and was lucky enough to walk into this office. Dr. Mortenson guided me through the long process of dealing with this and the even longer recovery. Since then, even though I have moved to a distant part of the city, I still come back whenever I need help, and, every time I do, the Doctor has found some new equipment, technique, or exercise to show me. He is always studying and learning the latest stuff. Best of all, the exercises I have learned from him have kept me pain-free for years. Also, both he and his wife are delightful and charming folks. read more