I was very impressed with the comfortable professionalism of Dr. Woolf and his method of "showing his work" with his medical and physical analysis of my spine. I really appreciated how he took the time to educate me on what was going on, what his goal was and was transparent with the outcome with secondary x-rays. All while being very kind and empathetic. He takes so much time and care, he's one of a kind and for the first time after many chiropractors, I am very pleased with my progress. read more

I was referred to Dr. Woolf through my dentist to help with some TMJ issues. The first thing I will say about him is that he is so welcoming and kind. He's very passionate about his work and makes his patients his number one priority. He's extremely knowledgeable and explains things in a way you can understand. I knew nothing about NUCCA before I came here and I've learned so much. The best part is that it works, I can feel the difference in my body. I drive pretty far to see him and he always takes that into consideration when scheduling my appointments as well. I don't think I've ever seen him without a smile on his face, he's literally the best! read more

I sit at my desk most of the day and recently had severe pain in my hip. My wife has been going to Dr Woolf for years and suggested I setup an appointment. I didn't know much about NUCCA treatment, but Dr Woolf has shown it to be highly effective at providing healing treatment without the usual twisting and cracking of the spine. After a thorough diagnosis, Dr Woolf was able to address my alignment issue within a few visits and I only require periodic visits to check on alignment issues. He has a genuine concern for his patients and their well-being. I highly recommend Dr Woolf for anyone needing Chiropractic Care. read more

I work long hours at a desk job. This caused me to strain my lower back and subsequently my upper back as I overcorrected. I tried just about every fix in the book but nothing worked until I found Dr. Chris Woolf. After the initial intake and a few X-rays, he was able to adjust my segmental mis-alignment the first day I saw him. Over the next few months, he saw me for regular adjustments and helped me taper off as needed. This literally helped me get my life back on track. Among a sea of 'witch-doctors', Chris will shoot you straight. I highly recommend Dr. Woolf to anyone in need of a chiropractor, or in pain but unsure of the need. read more

I have been under Dr. Woolf's care for a couple of years and have had outstanding results. The NUCCA Chiropractic method is amazing. I highly recommend Dr. Woolf. Chuck Claussen read more

Top notch professional. He got me pain free after being injured by another chiropractor. His process is very gentle but effective.

Dr. Chris Woolf is an expert in customized treatment through the practice of NUCCA chiropractic services. I leave the office smiling after an alignment read more

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Dr. Woolf helped me with nutritional advice and he had me do the Standard Process 21 day cleanse which was really awesome! Results: - Overall weight loss of 12lbs seems to be holding. - Feeling more fit and trim (even wife notices). - Chronic snoring problem at night has gone away much to the relief of my wife (was probably a dairy allergy of some kind as I have kept away from my usual yogurt at night and cheese). - Eye sight definitely improved and just in time for my driver's license vision test which I passed with no problems. - Strong desire to continue to eat fruits and veggies rather than my typical food. - Staying away from processed foods, bread, sugar, etc. - seems more natural now to do so and I really like the more raw food. Dr. Woolf is highly recommended! read more

In Oct, 2008 I was rear ended by a taxi cab who failed to stop at a red light. I had lower back pain, and neck pains from the accident. I saw my primary care doctor and a spine specialist and was recommended to start with physical therapy. The therapy was good for strengthening, but did not help correct my misalignments or offer pain relief, so I decided to explore other options. I went to see Dr. Chris Woolf- who does upper cervical care treatment. His treatments target aligning your spine using a method called Nucca. The focus of the work is the relationship between the upper cervical spine (neck) and its influence on the central nervous system and brain stem function. He uses a specific procedure focused on correcting a small misalignment of the upper neck known as the Atlas Subluxation Complex, which in turn gets your body to naturally heal itself. Within 3 office visits with Dr. Woolf, I was not only feeling great (back spasms and neck fatigue gone) but I was holding my correction, meaning my body was healing itself (my hips remained aligned and my neck was as well) and keeping my discomfort at bay. I have gone to multiple chiropractors in my life, and have hated that I had to sign up for never ending treatments, and costly programs that only seemed to provide relief as long as I was getting my neck and back cracked. With Nucca there is no violent neck cracking, or long term programs. I was x-rayed my first visit to determine the misalignment and then adjusted twice with a procedure you can hardly feel. Dr. Woolf clearly explained this unique form of Chiropractic work to me, went over my misalignments answered all of my questions. The office is modern, clean and has a great (relaxing feel to it). I am proud to say that it has been over 9 months since I initially saw Dr. Woolf and I feel great! I can highly recommend him to you, and have already referred family and friends. read more

I first saw Dr. Woolf after hip replacement surgery left one leg shorter than the other. He was able to get me even again and system even ever since. I'm on once a month tune-ups now. Very different adjustment than the regular "cracking" Chiropractic care. So impressed by Dr. Chris' caring heart. Highly recommend! read more

I started seeing Dr. Woolf about a year ago to treat chronic headaches. My husband is studying NUCCA, and referred me to him, and I'm so grateful to have found this treatment. I used to suffer from about 1-3 headaches per week of varying intensity -- some pretty debilitating. Let's just say I took a lot of Tylenol! Since seeing Dr. Woolf, I very rarely have headaches and if I do, it's only because I went too long in between treatments - and they will be extremely mild. I highly recommend NUCCA care, even if you don't suffer from headaches - proper alignment can change everything. Dr. Woolf is a total pro at it - it has completely changed my quality of life. read more

Dr. Chris really does care. He is a good listener, and also a great communicator. He will take the time to answer your questions and help you understand his technique and treatment plan. The goal is to correct misalignment and cure the problem; not have you come every week for continuing care (although it may be necessary for a period of time in some cases, to get to where everything is stable). His clinical expertise is reliable; his treatment produces results! I came to see him due to relocation, and am a veteran NUCCA fan. I highly recommend his warm and friendly, yet professional care. As a nutritionist, he has helped me with the Standard Process 21 Day Purification Program. It helps me feel great, shed about 12 lbs and rid my body of inflammation with whole foods. Win win! read more

I'm very pleased with my results. I started seeing Dr. Woolf a couple years ago for nutrition assistance. I was pessimistic about the approach, but I had been referred by someone whose judgment I valued. I figured it was worth a try. I followed his strict food program, I took the recommended supplements and was surprised that an issue I've had with the skin on my hands cleared up. I initially went to see Dr. Woolf for ongoing sinus inflammation issues (which cleared up). The clearing up of the problem with my hands was a surprising benefit. I have periodically missed taking my supplements because I've gotten lazy, and whenever that happens, the problem with the skin on my hands returns. I'm sticking with the program. It works. read more

Dr. Chris cares. He takes the time to listen and understand what we're going through, and genuinely wants everyone to be pain free. I was very fortunate to find Dr. Chris at a health fair that my company sponsored. I was just post-fusion surgery on my L5-S1. Slowly going through physical therapy, but I needed something more. Dr. Chris introduced me to NUCCA, which is a subtle (never painful, no cracking) method of aligning the spine. It is very scientific, and he takes xrays of your skull and extracts specific measurements. I'm always happy when I leave his office, and know that he is helping me take care of my whole self. I get to see him monthly, and many months I don't need an adjustment - it's just great to know I'm still holding. He never rushes you, and is a great listener. If you're thinking about going - just go. You will learn a lot about your spine, I promise! If you've been to other chiropractors, Dr. Chris' method is so unique you owe it to yourself to get the best. He's the best. You deserve it! read more

I had all but surrendered to a lifetime of chronic back pain (and I'm only 43 years old) when I decided to give it "one last shot" with "Dr. Chris" (as his clients affectionately call him). I was definitely done with traditional chiropractors, after visiting a whole long string of them over the past 4 years of my (almost) unyielding back pain. I had also seen 3 acupuncturists (one whose treatment really did help for a while, until I aggravated my back by a 20-hour car trip); a physical therapists; an orthopedist; had at least 3 x-rays (all "normal") and MRI (also "normal"); 4 massage therapists (all who had their own differing theories about my back problem); as well as read a book that opined my pain was not real, was rooted in emotion and that I should talk to my pain. I did talk to my pain, but my pain didn't listen. Turns out, it was real. I am an athlete: on a golf team, a tennis team, and working towards my black belt in martial arts. Not participating in movement was NOT a solution. I went to Dr. Chris with a "what do I have to lose but a little more money" attitude. I was instantly impressed with his individualized attention and level of detail. NUCCA is not ANYTHING like traditional chiropractic care, in my opinion. In fact, when people ask me who is treating my back, I say "A NUCCA spinal specialist." I don't even use the word chiropractor. Dr Chris was not surprised that my X-rays and MRI had yielded "normal" results because those diagnostics were taken of the area where pain was manifesting. His theory (a NUCCA approach) was that the root of the problem was elsewhere (in the upper cervical area),which is what his radiographs, indeed, indicated. Even after my first "adjustment" (just a light vibration around the ear), I felt better - the compressed feeling I constantly had in my left hip/back felt noticeably lighter. The trick in my case has been holding the adjustment. It seems that my issues involve very very old scar tissue and misalignment. UPDATE (12/27/17): After 2 years of treating with Dr. Chris, I still wasn't "holding" and experiencing the sustained improvement I had hoped for, and thus took a year-long break from NUCCA and and all other treatment, opting to do stretching and mat pilates on my own at home. When I suffered a spike in pain due to a dramatic increase in my golf regime, I recently tried ART chiropractic (that stands for Active Response Technique) suggested to me by one of my golf team buddies. The ART really seemed to zero in on the problem (and I have written a separate review for that chiropractor). Nonetheless, Dr. Chris still deserves this 5-star review. As a human being, Dr. Chris is just a wonderful person. He is ethical, caring, intelligent, detailed, and not motivated by self interest. This isn't just his job; it's his calling. And once you are treating with Dr. Chris, you are considered a part of his family. He was also always incredibly hospitable to my kids (one who has Autism and can be tricky to interact with, and has unpredictable behaviors), and my kids loved coming with me to Dr. Chris' and getting their own treatment from him. If you are on the fence about NUCCA care, try it out with Dr. Chris. It works really well for some people, and you won't find a better NUCCA practitioner. read more

Dr. Woolf is Awesome!!! I had never had to go to a Chiropractor before, but was feeling a very tight kink in my neck and thought it might be good to check it out. I went to Dr. Woolf and he fixed the issue after just a few visits. I feel great now and no longer feel any pain. He is very caring and truly concerned about your health and making sure he gives you the best possible care. I would definitely recommend going to see him! :) read more

I started seeing Dr. Woolf at the recommendation of my friend. I had been suffering from migraines and she said that the type of spinal care that Dr. Woolf provides could improve the migraines. During my consult with Dr. Woolf, I told him about the migraines and that my dentist was recommending I start wearing a (very expensive) mouth guard to stop myself from clenching my jaw and grinding my teeth at night. I have only seen Dr. Woolf a few times but have not had a migraine in a over month, they used to occur weekly. His techniques loosened the muscles in my jaw so I am also no longer clenching my jaw or grinding my teeth. In addition, I used to wake up every morning with a sore back and have not had that issue since my first visit with Dr. Woolf. I was skeptical during my first visit because I had never seen a chiropractor before but the results have been amazing! read more

Great practice! Need to get the word out so people can get the benefits of NUCCA therapy. I was going through frequent migraines and back pains. There were times that I couldn't get up for work because of my back pain. Not a month would past where I wouldn't be having migraine and slight fever. After recurring back pains, my physician had asked me if I would want to explore the help of a chiropractor. Dr. Chris has been like the "family" chiropractor at work. He's been recommended by everyone who tried his practice. As soon as I started getting my corrections, my migraine and back pain disappeared. I couldn't remember now when the last time I had it. I recommended him to my wife and mother. Dr. Chris has been treating the three of us and the results have been great. My wife, who had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, has been going through this chronic shoulder pain. She had trouble driving and sleeping because of this unceasing numbness, irritating pain on her right shoulder. She would constantly resort to pain relievers just to get some sleep. After visiting Dr. Chris, the shoulder pain went away completely. Now, she sleeps like a baby. It is so worth it! I highly recommend Dr. Chris because he is genuinely concerned with improving his patient's health and providing the best care possible. read more

Have you had a surreal experience about your health? I was almost resigned to being dizzy the rest of my life when i found Dr. Woolf. He said give him 5 visits and if no improvement he would refer me to another clinician. After my third comfortable adjustment I was enjoying more of my days "dizzy free" I have worked in the health field for more than 30 years; have access to double insurance; had been to 11 clinicians in 8 months (two chiropractors) and just "hanging on" until Dr. Woolf placed his hands on me. He is calming, skillful, knowledgeable and sincerely wants to make you "whole again". It is inspirational and a breath of fresh air to connect with Dr. Woolf who is so passionate about what he does. I will be thanking him for years! read more

Dr. Woolf is an awesome Chiropractor! He is very personable and caring, and has a very high level intention to fix your problem and relieve your pain. He also spends a lot of time with you compared to other doctors I've had. I am very glad I found Dr. Woolf, and highly recommend him to others. Betsy W. read more

I've been a satisfied Chiropractic patient since 1983 with the exception of one negative doctor who was ultimately arrested for fraud. My avocation of martial arts has given me many opportunities to experience the great benefits of Chiropractic. I met Dr. Woolf 6 years ago, and I was surprised and impressed with the logic and simplicity of his NUCCA therapy. It is painless, effective and nearly immediate. His treatment is gentle and easy to understand, and I appreciate his explanations. Thanks, Dr. Woolf for terrific service. read more

Dr. Woolf goes way out of his way to make sure I am feeling the best I can. I suffer from neck injuries and he makes the necessary adjustments to give me relief. He knows what he is doing. I have been driving to San Francisco for years and I am glad to find Dr. Woolf locally. For those who don't know what Nucca is, I suggest that you owe yourself to find out. It is a highway to recovery. Dr. Woolf also know nutrition and has recommendations that makes sense to me. He is a good guy and honest person to know. You can feel safe to put your child in his hands. read more

Dr. Woolf has helped transform my life and health. He has helped me find the healing that was needed for my body. I have been to many chiropractors to no avail. Dr. Woolf offered a new methodology and ideas. I suffered from severe migraines, mid and lower back pain, the top portion of my shoulders and neck would go numb and my hips would ache. Life was full of chronic pain. Dr. Woolf worked with non aggressive NUCCA techniques that allowed my body to find alignment and relieve the pain I had previously lived in. I'm eternally grateful. Would suggest visiting him if you suffer from chronic pain or have suffered an injury. read more

Dr Woolf is excellent! I am very pleased to have a pain free back that is almost new after years of pain and lack of mobility. I can run and jump again without any problems. Dr Woolf practices the NUCCA technique which only adjusts your top vertebrae using a very gentle technique that does not involve "cracking" your back or neck. The Technique is gentle and effective. Your body heals and you can see the changes on X-ray. I first heard about the NUCCA technique many years ago from a friend that had his back recovered after a major car crash. I later developed a very bad back but I didn't go to a NUCCA doctor because I didn't want to pay more money than a traditional chiropractor. I spent 8 years and thousands of dollars at several traditional chiropractors and did not have any improvement to my back. In fact I think traditional chiropractors made it worse. I finally decided to look up a NUCCA doctor and found Dr Woolf. For me it took a long time for my back to heal (1.5 yr), but Dr Woolf got the job done and I couldn't be more happy with the results. The cost was WAY LESS than traditional chiropractors because you need way fewer treatments. With Dr Woolf's business he actually heals you... so you don't have a need to come back. So please get healed and then TELL PEOPLE about it so that he can keep healing more spines. I highly recommend you see Dr Woolf to heal your spine and improve your quality of life! read more

First of all, we absolutely love Doctor Woolf! My husband has received supurb help from Dr. Woolf for the past few years. I wish I had come sooner! Dr. Woolf is caring, and makes time for his patients. He truly wants to correct your spine and help with the healing process. My daughter woke up with painful neck spasms (Torticollis), and couldn't move her neck/head without extreme discomfort. After one treatment, she is now able to move her neck with almost all pain gone. The pain continues to lessen as she is healing. As for myself, I suffer from chronic migraines. Let me say that I have been virtually migraine free since coming to Doctor Woolf. In addition to the NUCCA help we have received, Doctor Woolf has vast knowlege of nutrition and diet. Thank you Dr. Chris!! We most definitely recommend you! read more

I came to Dr. Woolf while having major stomach complications stemming from a combination of antibiotics and lack of proper nutritional care for my body. I had seen many doctors for over a year before I sat down with Dr. Wolf. After following his advice my stomach problems have begun to dissipate. He can really help you with whatever you nutritional guidance you ask of him. Five stars for Dr. Woolf. read more

After years of "not pleasant" experiences with chiropractic practitioners, I am glad to have met Dr. Woolf. He is a knowledgable, gentle, and kind spirit. I am glad to say that he has proven to be the solution to my pain problem. After only a few visits (I know!), he has helped in my matters of pain reduction. I am still in a bit of shock in regards to the immediacy of relief. Thank you Dr. Woolf. Everyone should be so fortunate to come into your acquaintance and care. read more

Last Sunday, March 10, I completed the Standard Process 21 day cleanse program furnished by Dr. Woolf. I feel so much better now and have more energy. As a side benefit, I lost 10 pounds. Blood preasure has gone down nicely. Never in the 21 day program did I feel overly hungry. I was pleasantly surprised how easy the program is. If you ever want to cleanse the toxins out of your system, I highly recommend this one for you. Thank you Dr. Woolf. Mike Stoiber read more

I suffered from a chronic sciatic pain; I learnt to cope with it as part of my daily routine until I was referred to Dr. Wolf by a good friend of mine. After my friend told me of his methods to relief pain, I decided that perhaps it was worth to try it. I went there very skeptical, in the back of my mind still doubting of the explanations given and how by aligning the upper cervical spine, I would get some relief, I accepted and started treatment. After, the first visit, I started feeling relief and by the third time I can say that the sciatic pain was history. I am very satisfied how Dr. Wolf helped me and got rid of the pain; I highly recommend Dr. Wolf. read more

My experience with this clinic has been so dreadful, I don't even know where to begin. But I will do my best to explain why it is best to steer clear of this "woolf in sheep's clothing", because after the psychological abuse I suffered here, I truly fear for the safety of anyone who solicits the doctor's "help". Before I go into the emotionally manipulative language that Dr Woolf used to scare and guilt-trip me into huddling under his wing, I will give him the little credit he has earned: He really knows his stuff. The three adjustments he made to my atlas/axis were very effective, and I experienced noticeable improvements in my sleep, energy, and posture since then. He also gave me some very good organic whole-food supplements that helped relax my sympathetic nervous system, tone my parasympathetic nervous system, and heal the scar tissue from my injuries. I have no qualms about his ability from a purely medical POV. However, he is such a disrespectful narcissist, and so quick to put down a patient who is having trouble doing his homework, that I cannot even give him 2 stars. I still have to see a talk therapist regularly to recover from the punitive and judgmental language I suffered here. When he read my food log, he noticed that my diet left much to be desired. I tried to explain to him that I really was trying, but he did not listen. He gave me a judgmental look and said "Where do you want to be 10 years from now?" First of all, real nutritionists do not use that phrase. It enforces the illusion that "10 years from now" is a synonym for "tomorrow", thereby scaring/panicking the client into immediate action. His website promises gentle, non-judgmental diet guidance, and instead he gave me scaremongering. Second of all, he repeated that phrase a billion times during our visits, as well as other phrases like "you're surviving, but not thriving". If this guy were a real professional he would realize that such repetition is an insult to the patient's intelligence. Again, I tried explaining to him that I do not appreciate being accused of laziness (let alone stupidity), and that I really was trying to eliminate undesirable foods and replace them with health foods. I suggested that instead of using a soft voice and politically correct lingo to send me the message that I'm a dumb, indolent mama's boy, he instead help me think of strategies to help me get into a position where I can steadily eat right. He this time made a very bizarre (and illogical) "argument" that strategies would "make me think in a yardstick-mode" which would lead me to think that "that's all I need to do". First of all Dr Woolf, you're the one who ordered me (through use of scaremongering prophecies of "10 years from now") to make my diet 100% perfect overnight. If you demand instant perfection (and rudely accuse me of intending for my diet to suck and of being a mama's boy, every time I prove imperfect), then you're the one hoping for a "that's all I need to do", TOMORROW! And back to your illogical argument about strategies? I believe that if I'm ever in a position where I'm inclined to think that way, all I have to do is remind myself not to. His fatalistic prophecies about my attitude seemed like a bad joke. I have a free will! I'm not automatically/irreversibly going to feel "cocky and comfortable". When I tried explaining to him how uncool his hits-below-the-belt were, he just seized the opportunity to rationalize (again) that it was entirely my fault for "not trying". Finally I had enough. Instead of putting up with his unprofessional assumptions, I turned to new (and much better) providers for the same things. I began going to Dr Michael Zabelin (one of the founders of the Nucca method) at Cow Hollow Chiropractic in San Francisco. Not only are his adjustments even more potent that Woolf's, but Dr Zabelin actually treats me like a human being; when I laugh at myself for my health-related shortcomings, Dr Zabelin laughs with me and paternally says "just try again", he does not rave apocalyptically about how I am digging myself an early grave. For Standard Process nutrition (where Dr Woolf's arsenal of personal attacks was unleashed), I turned to their hotline, (800) 558-8740, and got referred to Lisa Zappegno in Oakland. By the time I had my first session with Ms Zappegno, though, I had already cut back considerably on soy, gluten, dairy, corn, processed foods, fried foods, and sugar, and had boosted my veggie and lean-meat intake considerably. Within one week of leaving Dr Woolf's judgmental eye, I had made more progress than during the previous 2 months when Woolf began his sentences with "Well, seeing as you clearly don't care about your health . . ." (seriously! What kind of doctor says that!?) Ms Zappegno uses constructive criticism (did I mention she also does acupuncture/Chinese herbs?). Zabelin and Zappegno get an A+! Woolf just needs to learn some manners. read more

It would have been easy to write a nice review of how positive my experience was with Woolf Spinal Care right after I first went to see him. But I think the true value of services rendered is measured over the long term. I am writing this review more than a year after my first visit and summarizing my story so you can get some perspective over time. I believe in Dr. Woolf and am very grateful for his dedicated service. Here is my story: I have been challenged with bilateral occipital neuralgia since early 2009. My symptoms were paroxysmal and usually positional (bad computer posture with my head tilting forward and bending down and to the left), but my primary care physician was unable to offer me any real relief. I have utilized traditional chiropractic care periodically for over 20 years as needed for various "adjustments" and overall, been relatively satisfied with the results. However, after the onset of my neuralgia, more and more frequent chiropractic visits seemed more like band aids than progress. So I decided I would have to figure out a better approach. One recurrent theme in all these chiropractic visits was a misalignment of my Atlas (C1), which was combined with a variety of other cervical and thoracic issues. So I researched Atlas misalignment to see if there might be a connection to my condition somehow. This led me to discover the NUCCA technique and then to Dr. Woolf who was the closest expert in this methodology to my home. I contacted him. Sure, it was a chance encounter, but I am very glad for it now. Since my first meeting my neurological symptoms have greatly diminished in both intensity and frequency. I still have infrequent episodes, but these now alert me that it is time for some routine maintenance to get my head back on straight (pun intended). What about Dr. Woolf? Besides his obvious expertise in the NUCCA method, his demeanor is demonstrably empathic and caring. He is an exceptional listener, especially in the first meeting when it was clear his top concern was my well being and health. He has made a difference in the qualify of my daily life. So, if you are unsatisfied with the repetition of standard chiropractic, or have a unique problem (like mine) and are looking for an alternative that just might help, Woolf Spinal Care is worth serious consideration. Do I recommend him without hesitation? You bet I do. read more