I initially discovered Dr. Sara through the KST Chiropractic website, drawn by the appeal of…read morefinding a practitioner closer to home who used this methodology. My previous chiropractor, who also practiced KST, was located in south Denver--too far for regular care. I hoped this would be a more convenient option with similar results. Unfortunately, my experience could not have been more different.
From the outset, Dr. Sara struck me as someone who views herself less as a practitioner and more as a savior. Her office materials--brochures, pamphlets, and even her speech--revolve around the idea that she "heals" people, often emphasizing how patients come from far and wide for her care. She speaks with great certainty about how she'll "put your body into a state of massive healing." That confidence may resonate with some, but it set a high and self-focused precedent that didn't match my needs or experience.
After my first visit, which involved what felt like over a hundred rapid adjustments while lying face down, I left disoriented and dizzy--so much so that I had to sit in my car for over 30 minutes before I felt safe enough to drive home. She also applied her adjustment instrument using what she referred to as "more mustard"--a forceful intensity that caused me to recoil in pain. When she noticed my recoil, she insisted it was necessary. In my experience, that couldn't be further from the truth. The body is incredibly perceptive and responsive; a gentler approach is not only possible--it's often far more effective.
The aftermath was alarming and prolonged. My digestive system shut down entirely. I couldn't eat without severe pain, even with digestive enzymes. I experienced nausea, vomiting, and an inability to pass stool. I stopped sleeping, and my long-dormant insomnia and migraines returned with full force. My vision also became incredibly blurry, and reading glasses no longer helped.
The physical and emotional toll was immense. It took extensive time, support from other providers, and no small expense to start bringing my body back into balance. I returned a week later to share these concerns. I requested to be adjusted upright due to my health history, and she agreed. However, she was dismissive of the profound impacts the first treatment had caused, and instead of exercising caution, she performed another 29 adjustments. Again, the results were destabilizing.
While the office was visually calming, the strong synthetic fragrance used throughout made it physically uncomfortable for me, especially with my sensitivity to smells. Dr. Sara herself exudes a kind of forced warmth--there's an intensity about her that feels more like someone operating in a constant sympathetic nervous system state than a grounded healer. She also frequently invaded my personal space during conversations, which felt intrusive and, at times, intimidating.
I don't believe Dr. Sara is well-suited for working with sensitive or complex cases. Her style is assertive, inflexible, and, in my experience, disregarding of bodily feedback. What concerned me most was not just the physical impact of her work, but the mentality behind it--the savior complex. A true healer honors the body's innate wisdom and sees themselves as a facilitator, not the source of the healing itself. Anyone who believes they "are" the healing force, rather than a guide, raises red flags for me.
When I called to discontinue care, the front desk staff--though generally kind--responded by implying the problem was with my ability to "receive the treatment," framing my experience as an outlier rather than accepting any responsibility or offering compassion. There was no acknowledgment that the approach may have been excessive or poorly matched for my system.
I wouldn't recommend Dr. Sara to individuals who are highly sensitive, dealing with chronic conditions, or seeking a collaborative, responsive practitioner. The experience left me more unwell than when I arrived, and questioning not only the application of the technique--but the discernment with which it's practiced.
