I'm not a huge fan of popping / cracking, etc and Dr. Lay does NOT take a "quick fix" approach. He thinks about how he can help you heal long-term and operates accordingly. I highly recommend San Jacinto Chiropractic for anything PT / Chiro related. Dr. Lay answers the phone himself and can schedule you promptly. They have massage therapists (Krupali is amazing!) which are included as part of their regimen. I worked with them over the course of two months and was able to restore my shoulder and felt better after every single appointment. Additionally, everything about this place is easy - easy to get an appointment, easy to reach them, centrally located office, calm environment. Highly recommend! read more

I highly recommend Dr. Lay for your chiropractic needs, especially if you are near downtown Austin. I see Dr. Lay and his staff for my periodic back pains and injuries from sports-related activities. The therapists do a great job working out the soreness before Dr. Lay makes his adjustments. I feel so much better after my visits. Unlike some chiropractors, Dr. Lay never employs high-pressure tactics to schedule unneeded appointments. I really like this place. They also validate parking. read more

We had the honor of partnering with San Jacinto Chiropractic for our Holiday Gift Card Exchange and when I say we loved it, we LOVED it! Our bodies as instructors are always twisting and turning daily, and it feels good to have our bodies aligned properly. read more

Really love Dr. Jim Lay and his staff. I will keep coming back. He has helped my pain so much.

Dr Lay at San Jacinto Chiropractic is the absolute best! I am very picky with chiropractors, but I fully trust Dr Lay: he is knowledgable, friendly, and gentle. I always leave feeling better! Plus his office staff is lovely, and the pre-adjustment massage is a great perk. Not to mention, they are very flexible in appointment scheduling and super easy to get a hold of if I need a last minute appointment. I have been going here for 4 years, and I refer all my friends and colleagues to him: they all love him too! read more

No better chiropractor in town. Highly recommend Dr. Lay! He has helped me out twice now.

This is the experience of a fellow "Yelper", that has not worked with Dr. Lay, yet has been very impressed for what he has done for a friend of mine! For as long as I can remember, a female friend of mine has been suffering from chronic pain throughout her entire body. With a general uncomfortably and distrust related to medical professionals in the chiropractic field it was godsend that she was even able to find a that both did great work and that she could trust. Sadly that relationship came to pass due to her being transferred from her residence in Denver to that of Austin for work. Worried and recently suffering from another accident that further disabled her body, she asked her hometown Chiro for a referral in the Austin area and it is for that reason that she began to work with Dr. Lay. Fast forwarding to roughly 8 weeks from her first appointment, I can happily say that she is feeling 100% better and can not stop talking about how much she loves this guy! She is constantly telling me how the massages that she receives (at every appointment!) make the adjustments well received by her body and that the entire staff takes the time to listen to her specific needs. When asked about where the office is located and how flexible the team is with appointments, she has little to say other than "its in the heart of downtown" and they can "almost always accommodate my hectic and demanding schedule". At the end of the day I am fortunate to say that I do not need a Chiro, but I know that there are countless others out there that do. If in fact you do live and Austin and could use a tune up, this seems like the only logical place to go! read more

Spot on diagnosis of various seemingly unrelated issues I've had for over 2 years now! I would highly recommend Dr Lay and his team if you are having pain or other issues (including allergies, digestive trouble etc), knowing that he will help you solve the puzzle and then treat you for it. He's not looking for you to keep coming back, but for you to feel better quickly. read more

San Jacinto Chiropractic is the absolute best! I have been going to numerous doctors over the years and nothing made my injury better. After one visit to San Jacinto, I felt amazing and my injury completely disappeared! There is no wait at all and the office is great. Highly recommend! read more

Located downtown in the Jimmy Johns building (Congress and 9th), they are always quick and efficient (I never have to wait, ever), they remember me by name and go above and beyond in service and treatment. I have been going here for 1.59 years, and I love it (obviously, or I would be seeing someone else). Dr. Lay helped me get a much needed surgery by writing a letter to the insurance company. Wouldn't have been possible without him! All the masseuses are great too- Julia, Ginger and Erin. I consider going here physical therapy, but also mental because they let me talk their ears off and they laugh at my jokes. I recommend this office without hesitation. read more

I started going to Dr. Lay's office after a major trauma accident 2 years ago. My post-trauma doctors told me "sorry but your accident was bad, so yep it's gonna hurt." Physical therapy didn't relieve the pain. I had all but given up on functioning normally until a friend suggested I switch from another chiropractor's office (that didn't offer soft tissue therapy OR accept insurance) to San Jacinto Chiropractic. Visiting Dr. Lay's office gave me hope that I could feel normal again. One of his massage therapists has a trauma story similar to mine, and continues to be a friendly mentor. Dr. Lay always had my back (ha! pun intended) when my insurance company told me I was using too many visits. With soft tissue therapy and chiropractic adjustments, and thorough but easy-to-understand explanations, I could not recommend this place highly enough for their competence, friendliness, and good results. This isn't your typical spa massage, so yeah there are times when it's going to hurt. That means it's working. I don't mean to sound over-dramatic, but SJC gave me hope in one of the darkest times in my life. They're effing good at what they do. If you need a chiropractor, go see Dr. Lay! This isn't a cold & formal doctor's office. The people here care about you as a person and doing a good job for you. read more

Perfect location to visit on my lunch break or before heading home! My husband and I have been seeing Dr. Lay for nearly 3 years about once a month and have always had a great experience. Dr. Lay is great and doesn't let you leave until you are adjusted as needed no matter what. I always feel refreshed when I leave here! read more

I've been seeing chiropractors for preventative maintenance for 22 years, so I know quite a bit about the industry. I am sad to say that I was not impressed with my visit to San Jacinto Chiropractic. It started off with a poor massage by a sweet college girl who is not even licensed in massage therapy... she told me that she is studying to be an office administrator. So that explains why the massage wasn't very good, and even painful at times. Then, Dr. Lay did a quick adjustment that actually made my lower back feel worse afterwards. I was unable to bend forward after the adjustment, even though I WAS able to do so before I came into the office. I told him that my lower back was now hurting me, and he tried adjusting it again, but it didn't help. Unfortunately, I had to pay to see another chiropractor (at The Joint, which does a fairly decent job) a few days later to put my lower back into place again. On top of that, they charged my health insurance company a whopping $155 for the brief visit, of which I was required to pay $111.29. The invoice said that I was given an exam for $65... I was given no such exam. I was given a brief massage and a brief adjustment. Maybe they're trying to bill for the massage by listing it underneath "exam". In any case, their office originally told me that I would only have to pay a $45 copay for the visit... imagine my shock when I received the rest of the whopping bill in the mail nearly 3 months later. All around, just a poor experience from start-to-finish. Not pleased at all. read more

I haven't gone into a chiropractor before and was a bit nervous. After having bad shoulder pain, I decided to give this place a try due to the perfect Yelp reviews. It was a brilliant decision. The session starts with a terrific massage, better than most spas, then you go in for a quick adjustment. I found relief immediately. Definitely a place you can trust! read more

I'd suffered from debilitating headaches for years before taking a shot in the dark and visiting Dr. Lay. After numerous visits to neurologists, dentists, general care doctors, and acupuncturists who all told me their area of specialty was where my problem lay while providing no solutions, Dr. Lay was the first and only provider who gave me an answer that actually made sense. After a massage and few quick adjustments I was good as new. Headaches were gone and I could live my life again. He doesn't insist on unnecessary treatment plans and I love that I can usually get in within 48 hours if I start having trouble again. After my last adjustment, it was almost 10 months before I had a problem again (I was having multiple headaches daily every few weeks prior). Dr. Lay and his staff are very kind and efficient and will have you in and out in a timely manner. Would absolutely recommend! read more

I used to work in the same building as San Jacinto Chiropractic & started going to Dr. Jim Lay several years ago after a car wreck. It's a pleasure it is just to walk in there. Everyone there is friendly & caring. Dr. Lay is the best chiropractor I've ever been to. He's got a very gentle touch, not like some of the brutes I've seen in the past. The massage beforehand is an awesome perk! If you feel even slightly out of whack, go see Dr. Lay! I walk out feeling taller & energized every time. Did I mention he accepts insurance? Whew! read more

I've been going to Dr. Lay for years and have always had a good experience. I totally trust him and his team to deal with my back issues. He's very knowledgeable about sports injuries, and is an important enabler for my golf game :-). read more

Dr. Lay is the best chiropractor I've found in Austin. He and his office are friendly and welcoming. He was able to get to the bottom of my back and neck problems and clearly explain the causes as well as how the adjustments work. His massage therapists are also the best around. The proof is in the results. If you are experiencing pain, I highly recommend Dr. Lay. read more

This is a great Chiropractor, he knows how to do a proper adjustment. The complimentary massage is wonderful! The girls know how to work out those tough muscles and I require a lot of firm pressure. Then you have the roller table to work your muscles before your adjustment! This place is excellent ! Everything I'm used to getting at a visit. The only downfall is the parking garage if you have an oversized vehicle. great location and they offer free parking downtown but for a large vehicle it's almost impossible to get around the parking garage. I would also recommend some meditation music for your massage time instead of something upbeat .I would definitely recommend this chiropractor read more

I was in a car accident in February that forced me to seek out chiropractic help. I have trained horses for 13 years which have caused NUMEROUS broken bones aside from scoliosis and a reverse curve in my neck. When you have this many skeletal issues you try your best to avoid chiropractors because they always HURT- so trust me when I say I was a skeptic when I first walked into Dr. Lay's office. After my adjustments with Dr Lay and the soft tissue treatments I am feeling SO MUCH BETTER. Like, I can actually breathe! And sleep on my side!! And I can look to the right now!! And yeah, sometimes the soft tissue treatments are a little intense- that's to be expected when you have knots in your muscles! But Dr. Lay never hurts me. Dr Lay and all the ladies have changed my life... There is never a day when I'm not craving a visit to their office because I know I will always walk out feeling better. Aside from the talent that Dr. Lay and the ladies have to make my body feel better, they're also good for your mind --- you can always count for everyone to be friendly, helpful, understanding, and they always listen to you! If you are hurting, go to San Jacinto Chiropractic. read more

Dr. Lay and his staff have been treating me for sports related issues for the last 18 months with great success. I highly recommend his professional staff and services. Greg Smith read more

My fiancée has been going to see Dr.Lay for a few months now and has made huge improvements. He has less pain and a more positive outlook. He always talks about how Dr.Lay is one of the best things to happen to him. He has seen several other chiropractors for his sciatic pain due to a lower lumbar slipped disc, (i think thats what it is), and no one has helped him as much as this office. Adjustments, rub downs, and exercises. Him being happy makes me happy. So, I highly recommend! read more

Dr. Lay has been great in helping me manage stress related neck and back pain issues. His staff is wonderful and the office has a very convienent downtown location for state employees. Highly recommended. read more

Great chiropractor. I've recommended to many friends. Thanks Dr. Lay!

I have been seeing Dr. Lay for over two years for regular adjustments and general back maintenance. His team of physical therapists is fantastic. Dr. Lay always helps me understand what is going on with my body, and what I am doing and not doing that contribute to periodic pain. The office location is very clean, nice, and well-located for anyone who works downtown. read more

Love these guys! Dr Lay is extremely thorough, and clearly cares about his patients! When I leave the office, I ALWAYS feel better. And his knowledge of chiropractic/insurance law is a huge help, as well. I was in a fender bender and thanks to him, I get the chiropractic care I need. He told me what the claim adjuster would do, and sure enough, they tried to bully me exactly as he predicted. And every session starts off with a therapeutic massage from one of his amazing assistants! I look forward to my appointments here, and I highly HIGHLY recommend San Jacinto Chiropractic! read more

All I have to say is that Dr. Lay is a miracle worker!! I threw my back out on one of my trips to the gym while doing a back workout. I could hardly get in and out of my car to get in to see him. Man, I was in bad shape. I got a nice 20-30 min. massage to start out with and an assessment from Dr. Lay. He would not even touch my back without sending me to go have an MRI done to see if he was about to do more damage than good. Once he had information from the x-rays he started to fix me up. It took several visits to get me back to normal. He is happy to fit you in at a moments notice and the staff there are awesome as well. Nice clean office and free parking along with the fact that he accepts insurance are all pluses in my book. I go in for a tune-up now and then and feel like a new man when I do. Highly recommended! read more

Dr. Lay's office is really great. They are incredibly friendly, try their best to squeeze you into their schedule and take the time to listen and determine your needs. Their offices are conveniently located downtown with paid parking. They accept insurance which is a huge plus. read more

Lifesaver! Twisted my back and got in to see Dr. Lay right away. Amazing massage therapy and then a perfect adjustment. They took my insurance and I was all set in under an hour. Great, great, great! read more

Dr Lay is fantastic. I've had neck, shoulder and back pain for over 10 years now and and 2 visits with him I feel better than ever. Thank you Dr!!! read more

Chiropractic care is paramount to my health, and has been for years. Dr. Lay and his staff give expert care that give me confidence in continuing my chiropractic treatments. They've also been instrumental in preventing injuries that I may cause myself from working out at the gym. They are oh, so knowledgeable! They are genuine and caring, and good for a laugh most days! Who doesn't need more laughs these days? So, de-stress, get back in balance, and make it a point to see Dr. Lay at San Jacinto Chiropractic. You only have one body! Treat it right! read more

Went to see Dr. Lay for a low back disc issue. Both the care of Dr. Lay and his assistants was outstanding. This was my second experience with the clinic and as with the first, it was excellent. I am certain that his work will drop my handicap (golf) by another 3 or 4 strokes. read more

I just went to San Jacinto Chiropractic and met Dr. Jay Lay. I felt terrible before I went in.... Complete body ache from the neck down. Jay cured me ... I feel great now. No more pain !! This guy is good ... I wanted you all to know. -Joe read more

I have been seeing Dr. Lay for the past month and have found both he and his staff to be very caring, knowledgeable, and helpful. Every time I have an appointment, I never have to wait and am always greeted by Dr. Lay when I arrive. I have not found this to be the case with other providers I have seen in the past. In addition, I find San Jacinto Chiropractic's hours and availability to be extremely flexible and the staff is always willing to work with my work schedule. I work downtown and find San Jacinto Chiropractic to be very easy to get to and accessible. Needless to say, I am very pleased to be a patient of Dr. Lay! read more

I LOVE them! First let me say that your adjustment comes with a rub down which seems to make all the adjusting go much smoother. My back has a spring that I thought was done sprung! They are very flexible (pun intended) with what you need and how you need to get it done. Thanks for helping me get over the "hump". read more

I was in an accident awhile back. Did the needed treatment with a few different doctors, a chiropractor included and was released from treatment. Every now and then, I can feel that tightness in my back and neck coming back. Out of convenience, I decided to give San Jacinto Chiropractic a try. Let me say, the staff, including Dr. Lay are extremely nice. After the first visit, I thought, having that massage therapy in addition to the adjustment is brilliant. That was until my back drastically reacted to what what happening. It began to hurt to laugh or cough. I couldn't figure out what could have possibly happened, until about the 3rd visit in. He explained that my muscles had pulled my ribs out of place. My back was so inflamed you could see it when I was lying on my stomach. He recommended I come in more frequently to get it corrected. I had a conversation with a co-worker, who just so happened to have the same rib issue when they went to Dr. Lay's office. That's when I discovered that the girls in the office doing the massages, are only trained by Dr. Lay. Definitely not a sufficient amount of training. Needless to say, I will never go back. read more

The first time I've ever gone to a chiropractor and now I'm their biggest fan. I was in pain for 4 weeks after hurting myself at the gym, having to straighten myself up with my hands whenever I stood up. After just 1 week, I'm back to 100%. They have wonderful patient manner and a smoothly run office. read more

I have created this account solely to review Dr. Jim Lay. I feel so grateful to him for his excellent care, affordable pricing and kindness that I feel the least I can do is tell people about how awesome he and his staff are. The staff are all really nice and will answer all of your questions and explain the whole process to you. And unlike other offices, they can try and fit you in on the same day you call. It's clear Dr. Lay really cares about helping people and they are willing to work with you on price. For an impoverished student, that's really important. Despite my bad back, I wasn't sure I could afford chiropractic care since my insurance won't cover it. I can't tell you how much better my back feels. Three comments: First, if you tell Dr. Lay that you hurt your back a year ago and didn't really do anything about it, he will give you a blank stare that conveys his patience, disappointment and makes you feel like an idiot. Apparently after suffering a mild back injury you shouldn't ignore it until it becomes debilitating. You can tell that curing back pain is really important to him, after all he's made it his career. Second, I learned that any level of dehydration contributes to back pain on my first visit. Drink up! I'm chronically dehydrated and it has not helped my back. This is an easy, cheap way to help yourself even before you see Dr. Lay. Third, this hardly needs to be mentioned but follow all the instructions Dr. Lay and his staff give you. He's spending his time to fix your back and you are spending money. Dr. Lay and his staff are amazing. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking chiropractic care. read more

Dr. Lay has been a godsend! After moving to Austin from St. Louis, Mo., I had to find a new chiropractor. Having been with my previous doctor for so long, the change was a bit stressful. Dr. Lay came highly recommended and I'm so glad I went to that first appointment. Everyone in the office is so nice and the massage therapy is incredibly helpful in preparing my back and neck for an adjustment. I have a crazy schedule and it's so hard to maintain consistency with my visits. No matter what, he always works hard to find a time to see me, even if it's last minute. Thank you, Dr. Lay for always keeping me moving! read more

I've suffered from chronic back pain due to old sports injuries as well as from a car accident some years ago. I've tried several chiropractic practices, but stopped going after being overcharged or not feeling any back pain relief. I was recommended Dr. Lay's practice from my boss and now have a standing appointment bi-monthly. It has relieved so much of my back pain from sitting in front of a computer for hours on end, and I don't know what I'd do now without him and his team. Dr. Lay is a native Austinite - support your local businesses and book a visit - for your health! read more