Tollstrup Chiropractic

Best service ever offered. Dr. Tyler Has the best bed side manner I have ever experienced in my life and the effectiveness was nothing short of amazing. Get down there fast because nothing this good can last long.

Dr. Tollstrup knows what he’s doing. A significant reduction in pain after the third adjustment. Worth the drive from the city. Pleasant staff.

My dad really wanted me to write this review for him, so I will AND I’ll add my own experience as well.
Both my parents have been going to Dr. Tollstrup for over a year and they definitely won’t be going to anyone else as long as he’s in business. (My dad even sports Dr. Tollstrup’s business magnets on his truck, ha!) This last Thursday, my dad re-​injured his back at work. The clinic was closed, but my dad’s supervisor got into contact with Dr. Tollstrup and he told my dad to meet him at the clinic. He worked on his back and told my dad to come back anytime the next day and just squeezed him in. My dad also went back today and he’s feeling a lot better and can actually walk without struggling too much.
I went to Dr. Tollstrup about a year ago. I made an appointment because I had a sharp pain near my left shoulder blade. After watching a short video in his office, Dr. Tollstrup came in and talked with me about a few things (he said I had a pinched nerve). Afterwards, we went to the clinic area and he walked me through everything he was going to do. He told me that I might have to go back one more time, but I felt totally fine and didn’t even have to go back.
Obviously, our whole family loves Dr. Tollstrup and would recommend him to anyone in need of a great chiropractor.

I have always carried tension and stress in my neck and shoulders. One day i woke up with my right neck super stiff and i noticed my right arm would go numb for a few seconds and wake back up… And then a couple hours later it would go numb again.
Being the busy person i am– i ignored it. This went on for a few weeks. I thought it was just bad posture and if i ignore it– it would go away.
Well— it didnt go away. It escalated so that the numbing would last for up to 2 mins and now a shooting pain accompanied the numbness to let me know how unhappy my arm was. It got to the point where i literally couldnt turn my head sideways and driving became dangerous.
My friend said– get acccupunture– 3 sessions ($ 80a session) later… Shooting pains still there. Numb still there. Still cant turn head.
A friend referred me to Dr. Tollstrup.
New patient intake was about 30 mins long but was very informative about chiropractic practices and about the doctor.
Then Dr. Tollstrup introduced himself and assessed where my body was. Apparently this was brought on from bad posture and whip lash from over a year ago.
He is gentle. He talks you through exactly what he is going to do before he touches you. He is professional. He is courteous. He reminds me a lot of friendly Mr. Rogers. You get educated and taken care of all while feeling like he is your neighbor from next door.
Dr. Tollstrup doesnt do work on you that your body cant handle or doesnt need. His sense of touch is honed expertly to read sad and unhappy bodies from over 30 years of practice.
Shooting pains and numbness went away after just 2 sessions with him.
What i love is that he is flexible with time. Unlike other offices that charge you for being late or not showing up– there is no late or reschedule fee. If you are in the neighberhood– and need to pop in– they super accomodate walkins. The times i have walked in– my wait time was between 2 mins– 20 mins at the most. I always call abead so they know to expect me if i am walking in. And his staff are super welcoming and kind. They even offer bottled water if you need it.
Also– great if you have insurance. No insurance… No problem. $ 39/​session cash or credit. Compared to other chiropractors who start at $ 80/​session this was an affordable way to take care of your body.
I always feel heard– acknowledged– my body feels great after a session. And i feel like my doctor knows me as a human being and cares about me.
Sessions are around 15 mins– so make sure you express every concern right up front because you never know how it all links together. I would never have guessed a twisted left ankle from a car accident over a year ago would cause so much pain in my right shoulder and arm.
Thank you Dr. Tollstrup!

Professional doctors office and bright staff. It is also more affordable for ‘self-​pays’ compared with other local chiropractors.
I am impressed with Dr. Tollstrup’s knowledge, service, honesty, and bedside manner… Not to mention adjustments! He also takes x-ray’s and is able to read/​interpret them without the help of a radiologist (which is not usually true of regular MD’s.)
In my case he was the first to recognize a structural issue that orthopedic surgeons & other specialists confirmed, but that has been denied by ER doctors as well as my primary care physician. I am glad I saw him first because he gave what turned out to be great advice and had he not planted that seed I may have gone on believing the MD’s I saw at the hospital a lot longer before seeking appropriate treatment from a specialist. So, THANK YOU Dr. Tollstrup!
I also have to say that the office staff are so kind and have such positive attitudes that you can’t help but feel welcome. It’s obvious that they are treated well and seem happy in their work which translates to the patient feeling cared for from the time they walk through the door. (And at the risk of going off on a tangent) I LOVE seeing that. It makes such a difference when employees are genuinely happy as opposed to having to fake it. I strongly believe more businesses and management should take this into consideration when strategizing!

If I could give Dr. Tollstrup a 100 star rating I would. He has been a life saver to me over the last 6 years that I’ve been going to him. He is very knowledgeable about spinal issues and how all your systems work together. He can help you with not only your back, but tennis elbow, sinus issues, migraines etc. Sometimes I go to Dr. Tollstrup in lieu of my regular doctor because I know I’ll get more relief for whatever issue I’m having. He goes above and beyond and has met me on weekends when I’ve been completely unable to walk/​stand/​sit. His bed side manner is second to none and he is always very personable to everyone who comes in … you NEVER feel like just a number or even just a patient, he makes you feel like a friend. His staff is phenomenal too — — - the girls in the office are SUPER sweet and always helpful and friendly. If you are in pain of any kind, have a bad back, bad allergies, migraines, carpel tunnel etc … GO to Dr. Tollstrup!

I called right at 8:00am when they opened and was greeted by the most energetic and kind voice. They got me an appointment that same day. Dr. Tollstrup and his team are truly amazing. I was treated for a pinched nerve. Everyone was incredibly helpful and friendly and above all else knowledgable! I told the doctor I had a race to run in the next 3 days and he was so very helpful and thoughtful to that when deciding the best treatment. I would recommend Dr. Tollstrup and his team to anyone. I really can’t say enough good things!

Still seeing Dr. Tollstrup and he’s just the best. I don’t get in as often as I should but his staff squeeze me in whenever they can. I always feel better after having seen Dr. Tollstrup.

I have had lower back problems since I was a kid 30 years ago. My last major episode involved three herniated discs and a visit to the hospital. That is when I decided to find some type of help other than an orthopedic surgeon. I chose Dr. Tollstrup based on a Google search and his location. Since I’ve been visiting Dr. Tollstrup I have had only one small «back episode.» I truly believe he is the reason my back has felt so much better during the past few years. He is a very friendly person and I always enjoy talking/​visiting with him.

I couldn’t get into any of the places in Foster City and San Mateo on the same day. Called up Tollstrup and they got me in for the first slot of the day (which began in the afternoon for Dr. Tollstrup).
I went in for a back problem, and this being my first chiropractor experience, I was nervous. I wasn’t even sure whether this was the sort of place I should have called on. They have a nice orientation that explains what a chiropractor does, what some of the avenues of treatment are, etc.
What I liked best about Dr. Tollstrup was that, from the get go, he set the goal that he wanted to fix my problem so that it wouldn’t be chronic, and hence avoiding continued treatment. I liked the sound of that, but I was understandably measured in my optimism: I couldn’t freakin stand up without assistance! I was in a bad way.
The other nice thing about him is that he actually LISTENS to what you have to say, and treats everyone with the utmost respect.
They got me x-ray’d (on location) and got to work in that first appointment. I got some relief immediately, but I needed 2 – 3 consecutive days of treatment and rest for the pain to subside to a bearable level.
They are quite flexible with scheduling, and I never had a problem getting in or getting the time changed.
Now for the best part: I was coming up on a deadline for my treatment. I had a flight to catch. As I was preparing for my trip (and having gotten almost cured), I forgot about my condition and bent down incorrectly to get something, which got me into a world of trouble. Flight? 16 hours to go. And it was Dr. Tollstrup’s day off. I called his answering service and left a message saying that it was an EMERGENCY. He called me back within minutes, and told me that he was on the bridge to the East bay. He told me that he would return for me, and came back promptly after dropping off his son and giving up his golf plans. He opened his clinic just for me, did everything he could, and armed me with tips for my trip. 3 hours into the flight, I was pain-​free.
It’s been 4 months, and I’ve had no trouble whatsoever. But if I did, this is where I’d go.

I went to Dr. Tollstrup for shoulder pain I had been experiencing for 18 months. I received a diagnosis, followed by 2 months of ultrasound therapy and spinal manipulation.
Pros:
— He and his staff are very friendly and accommodating.
— He took the time to listen to me and thoroughly answer any questions I had, which is rare in the medical profession.
Cons:
— His diagnosis was incorrect. I suspected it was a tear and asked if I should get an MRI, but he insisted it wasn’t necessary because my symptoms were nothing like those of a tear. He diagnosed it as a strain and recommended daily stretches, aided by ultrasound therapy and spinal manipulation at his office. After a couple months, conditions weren’t improving and I got a second opinion from an orthopedic specialist. It was immediately diagnosed as a tear, which was confirmed on an MRI. Surgery was required to fix it. One of the clues Dr. Tollstrup missed: if an injury like that doesn’t heal within 6 months on a young person, it’s most likely a tear and an MRI should be taken. I was disappointed that he didn’t recognize the things that struck the specialist as routine and obvious.
— Research has led be to believe that only benefit of chiropracty is the placebo effect. Therefore, I would not recommend ANY chiropractor as a replacement for traditional medicine.
— More evidence that Dr. Tollstrup doesn’t strictly follow the scientific method: I asked him about the validity of glucosamine/​chondroitin, and Dr. Tollstrup recommended it, saying that he even used it himself. The orthopedic specialist, on the other hand, said that it didn’t test much better than placebo, and therefore could not recommend it (with the exception of people who have arthritis and don’t have many options). After researching the studies, I have to agree with the orthopedic specialist. There is a choice on that issue between placebo and testimonials vs. the scientific method, and the two doctors demonstrated which they believe in.
If you already made up your mind that you want a chiropractor, I would recommend Dr. Tollstrup because he and his staff are the nicest I’ve dealt with. I agree with the other reviews here: his attentiveness is second to none.
I would not recommend him, or ANY chiropractor, for any issue that could be solved with traditional medicine (like a diagnosis). They don’t get any nicer than Dr. Tollstrup, but I’d rather trust my body to a jerk who follows traditional medicine. Paging Dr. Gregory House!

Dr. Tollstrup has been a great chiropracter. He is very friendly, makes you feel at easy and clearly explains why you’re in so much *&^%%$ pain. Iris and Angel (his two office assistants) are very friendly and remember personal details about each patient.

Well worth the 25 miles I drive from San Francisco to Belmont. Iris and Angel are great assistants. There are several chiropractors at this location.
I love Dr. Tollstrup.

Hubby’s Review:
Dr. Nichols is the best. I like his chiropratic style. He’s an engaging and sociable fellow who puts you at ease. You know you’re in the hands of a professional when you’re in his office. He makes adjustments to me that puts me in a good state every time I walk out of the office. He can adjust the «force» of the adjustment according to your personal preference. He does things on a PRN basis for maintenance cases and will not recommend that you *have* to come by every other day to keep your adjustments in check. Highly recommended. Look at me, I’m still a bidped!

Dr. Tollstrup is an excellent care giver. Very kind and eager to know how you are doing, and make you better.
Excellent front room staff as well.
Generally, waits aren’t long, if any.