Lelke Chiropractic

Seeing Dr. Lelke is my favorite part of the week!
With extensive back problems and numerous attempts at other chiropractic offices Dr. Lelke supersedes expectations. Visits are highly comprehensive and include a variety of treatments. She’s incredibly caring and concerned for your well being. She’s helped me drastically through injuries so that I can continue to live my highly active lifestyle! Don’t know what I would do without Dr. Lelke’s help!

Dr. Lelke is amazing at what she does. She has been able to provide great relief to a number of areas that are a consistent problem in my body in a very short period of time. She is able to pinpoint different ailments/​symptoms and then identify solutions using a combination of techniques. On top of it all, she is very professional, a great listener and very easy to understand. I’ve recommended her to a number of my co-​workers and friends. Bonus — you can make appointments online!

I’m probably the last person that would be willing to admit to themselves that they should go see someone for an injury.
After feeling some intense consistent pain in my elbow when rock climbing that led to me to feeling extreme discomfort when opening up a peanut butter jar, I knew I was just fooling myself by trying to self-​diagnose and treat via Google Search.
A climbing friend recommended me to Dr. Lelke and swore she was the best out there, so I decided to go in with an open mind and do exactly what she recommended.
During the sessions I had with Dr. Lelke, her knowledge and passion really made me both confident in her skills as well as my own ability to heal quicker. Several sessions later, I was back pulling on rock with significantly reduced pain. Now several months later, I’m climbing harder than I ever have before, with a great education given to me by Dr. Lelke on how to not re-​injure myself.
I could say a million more great things about her, but you get the point. Now go let Dr. Lelke heal you so you can get back and exceed your fullest psychical potential!

Dr. Lelke worked on a muscle pull on my upper back /​lower neck, and has done wonders for me every time I’ve gone in. My only regret is that I live in DC now, so I can’t regularly get work done by Dr. Lelke, but if I could, I absolutely would. She is knowledgeable, effective, and really just a joy to be around

I am a bit shocked at the reviews here. I went to Dr. Lelke for several appointments, and have to say that I really didn’t gain much out of it. Not only did I feel she couldn’t give me the full adjustment that I needed, but her treatment really did nothing to help expedite the healing of my injury. On top of that, the pricing is not very transparent and I was a bit shocked by the invoice that I finally received, with her charging over 500 dollars /​appointment to my insurance with very little correlation.
In all, Berkeley has a great set of chiros that are really magnificent but I can’t say that I had that type of experience here.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Lelke on and off for a few years and she’s helped me with lower back pain as well as shoulder and neck problems. I’ve been very happy with my treatment and appreciated the range of therapies Dr. Lelke offers. In terms of logistics, I really like the ease of booking online and that I can usually get an appointment within the week.

Dr. Lelke is a Skilled Doctor and Gifted Healer!
I go see Dr. Lelke whenever I notice a «problem», usually for accidents (biking accident, falling down the stairs accident, or whenever I «accidentally» over do it in a workout). I remember thinking before I came to see Dr. Lelke — «This will get better on its own» or «Doctor’s can’t really help, the body just needs time to heal itself».
I’ve learned with Dr. Lelke that she can provide instant relief to put things back into alignment and allow them to heal faster.
I firmly believe «You’re health is your wealth» and Dr. Lelke will make your life feel richer!

Dr. Lelke is caring, thorough, and very skilled. She is able to draw from experience with many different methodologies to provide outstanding care.

I sort of had a different experience then everyone else because she wasn’t very thorough with helping me. I felt she was only using the time up to get the money out of me. She wasn’t asking me everyday where my pain was located that day and if I wanted to work on anything in particular. She just rubs a few places cracks my neck and were done.

My problem: neck and mid back pain, tension in my shoulders and neck (basically I’m a stress-​case).
I found Dr. Lelke through my insurance company (American Specialty Health). I considered massage therapy but Dr. Lelke uses a variety of soft tissue techniques in addition to traditional chiropractic treatment. It was really easy to make an appointment through her website. In my first appointment, she was thorough in her assessment, she explained how she would treat my issues, and how long my treatment would take.
She used a variety of techniques to resolve my issues. Dr. Lelke also taught me several stretches/​exercises to improve my condition and maintain my health in the future. I’m almost done with treatment and I feel so much better. I had no idea how tense my neck and shoulders were and that movement had become so restricted! Dr. Lelke did a great job!

I am a runner in my 60s. Dr. Lelke was recommended to me when I injured my hip flexors, not running but restarting yoga. She conducted a very thorough, thoughtful diagnostic appointment and fixed the problem over the course of about 4 weeks. I still go see her for checkups to make sure everything is as it should be – especially before long runs. I have referred four people to her, and they are as grateful as I am. Highly recommended.

I started seeing Dr. Lelke after years of back pain. I had tried many different forms of care and different providers — it wasn’t until Dr. Lelke that I have found prolonged pain relief. Dr. Lelke’s multi-​disciplinary approach and use of various techniques was what I needed – she is incredibly knowledgeable about the body as well as kind and honest. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a wellness visit or relief from pain.

I would describe Dr. Lelke as very thorough. I always feel that she has covered all the possible territory, like a good detective solving a difficult case, exploring the possibilities of the underlying causes of my hip pain, neck pain, whatever it may be that I am presenting with. When working with Johanna I feel cared for and listened to. Her treatments are integrative and effective. I appreciate that she has so many tricks and modalities to work with. The combination of chiropractic and ART combined with gems from other forms of bodywork and energy medicine come together in a profound way. Dr. Lelke has been and continues to be an important part of my healing network, helping me stay healthy and active.

Don’t let the easy smile of Dr. Lelke mislead you. She is not weak or very passive. She is dedicated in helping the wellness of each of her clients (patients). She takes a very active approach to her craft. When she asks, «How are things»…spill your guts… don’t hold back. The move involved you are in your health… the better she can assist you.
FYI. Her skill set includes using the Graston Method (basically a medievel torture device… like mini boomerangs… that meant to break down scar tissues) and ART technique. Basically, you are the verge of tears… but it totally worth it. My legs, calves, and hips function better with increased mobility and faster recovery.

Dr Lelke has helped me heal from SI joint dysfunction and sciatica. I always feel much better after her adjustments. The ART techniques she performs are very effective. She’s great at answering questions and explaining my condition to me. I’ve learned how to better take care of myself so that I can look forward to more pain-​free days. After lots of hip work, it’s always a bonus when she also releases tension in my spine. =)

Dr. Johanna Lelke was very thorough in her assessment and over the course of 6 weeks I went from a laundry list of injuries, including a torn/​swollen hamstring to running the Ragnar relay this past weekend and feeling strong!
The combination of Graston, chiropractic adjustments and Active release therapy (ART) was absolutely perfect. It was also really helpful and important that Johanna herself is an accomplished athlete and fully understood my eagerness to get back to running and even had suggestions of how to start back up safely.
Bottom line: If you are a athlete suffering from an injury that regular physical therapy can not treat… make an appointment with Johanna today!

I have been through an assortment of chiropractors in the Bay Area from the run of the mill bone crackers to the new age energy workers and I have to say that Dr. Lelke is the only one who has really gotten to the core of the problem and resolved it for the longer term. I had an externally rotated hip and a lot of pain in my neck for years and the other chiropractors would align my spine and give me very temporary relief. Johanna really went deep with the graston technique and ART and broke up old adhesions that repeatedly pulled me out of alignment. She’s willing to explain her method and what she is finding and I find that extremely helpful as well. I’m sleeping and walking comfortably again so I am very grateful to Dr. Lelke.

Johanna Lelke is a MASTER at chiropractic as well as all things Sports Medicine. I am a middle aged mom of three sons who still does all kinds of exercise as well as day-​to-​day body stuff. I have done my share of hours of computer work mixed with lots o’ lifting in order to get groceries moved and snacks accounted for. In short, I have not had the happiest spine, but Dr. Lelke has saved the day on more than one occasion. She spends time, listens and seriously has me walking out of her office WAY better than I walked in. Super kudos to Dr. Lelke!

Dr. Lelke combines chiropractic adjustments, ART (active release therapy), Graston technique and a general understanding of athletes’ bodies and injuries to treat her clients.
In my case, I’ve seen her now for two issues — one chronic hip flexor problem while training for a marathon, and most recently when I somehow managed to mess up my back running. I would not have made it through the marathon without the adjustments and ART treatments, simply said.
I should also say that I was really scared of chiropractic adjustments before being treated by her.
I highly recommend Dr. Lelke. Also, her office is close to the North Berkeley BART, and there’s lots of parking in the area as well.

Johanna has been very helpful in treating me. Her evaluation was detailed and thorough, her technique seemed gentle but effective. I started to feel a little better before I had even left her office the very first time I met with her. Thanks for helping me Johanna!