Chiropractic First

Chiropractic First is my first time ever using a Chiropractor and it’s awesome. Still young but definitely recommend it to all who care about their health. They are very welcoming and can count on them to always take care of you. Take the time to have an orientation with them and learn about why it’s important to have a Chiropractor and why keeping your spine is very important.

Terrible experience, same as the other negative reviews on here. All about money, no personal attention, and I found dr savage to be rather rude and condescending. So many other great chiros around, this place gives the industry a bad name.

Dr Savage and staff are about as good as it gets. Professional quality work combined with a energetic and attentive staff makes for a pleasant visit. The ladies up front greet you by name and with smile and the doctors are sensitive to your specific needs. Kudos to the staff at Chiropractic First!

My time at chiropractic first has been pleasant. They were very helpful from the beginning and helped to diagnose and educate me on my spinal health.
While their service is not cheap, it does seem reasonable for the amount of times per week that I go in for an adjustment. (3x presently). I’ve rarely had to wait more than 2 – 5 minutes for one of the doctors to get to me. They’re quite efficient at attending to everyone.
I do feel that my back and neck issues have improved since I started here, and at the very least, I haven’t felt the need to take any OTC painkillers for my frequent headaches since then. I used to have to take a double dose of excedderin to feel any better, but I haven’t needed to do that in the six weeks I’ve been going to Chiro1st. That alone should attest to my improvement from their help.
The office staff is always friendly and there to answer questions.
My only issue is that the practice can be a bit pushy when it comes to referring people to the practice. I’m new to San Jose, so I don’t have too many people to recommend, and I’m not comfortable asking coworkers to come in. Aside from that, ⁵⁄₅!

I can’t even begin to explain the difference that chiropractic care has made in my life — I have less (no!) pain, more energy, and I’m enjoying life so much more now! I owe it all to the team here; Dr. Savage, Dr. Adam, Mira and April are an absolute joy and I look forward to seeing their lovely faces each time I go in for an adjustment. Love this place!

STAY AWAY. This place is a scam. Just as many people have written, Dr. Savage took X-​rays and said that I had to do a 2 – 3 visit/​week covering a span of 10 weeks. Each time they see you, it lasts for about 5 minutes with adjustments.
Dr. Savage uses word manipulation and a sad acting face to make you think that you have a really serious «degeneration» of the spine problem that will threaten your life, but he’s actually just trying to instill fear to get the most money from you. Actually in the Chiropractic world, «degeneration» of the spine isn’t really that big of an issue that you need to come in that often (3x a week) to get resolved. Studies show that seeing someone up to 6 – 8 weeks, once a week is enough. Google it. I learned it from my friend who just graduated from Chiropractor school who I had met around the time I started seeing Dr. Savage, thank goodness.
I have no doubt Dr. Savage has skill, and that people who go see him will be healed, but the fact is that he’s having people come in too often and in that way, that’s how he charges overhead and makes a lot more profit even though patients do not need to be seen that frequently to be treated.
In fact, my Chiropractor friend said that the way this place charges is a major scam. $ 86 per visit is too much, when usually in the market should be about $ 15 – 30 for a 5 minute session spent with the patient, especially when it’s not even tailored to how the patient feels that day. If $ 86 per visit is charged, then the Chiropractor should be doing some method that lasts for at least 30 – 45 minutes with the patient.
I actually go to see a new Chiropractor now at Palmer College of Chiropractic School which Dr. Savage is an ALUM by the way from his bio and all the teachers there at the clinic shook their heads in disgust and apologized and felt really embarrassed and ashamed that he was charging/​treating patients in this way after I told them about my experience.
Of course after talking to my friend, I wanted to end the program prematurely and I told Dr. Savage that I wouldn’t be able to continue with the program and he got very visibly upset and started to ARGUE with me about the reasons why I wanted to leave and using really manipulative language. I felt like I was in an abusive relationship and my boyfriend wouldn’t let me leave even though I had valid reasons. I basically told him I didn’t have enough to pay the $ 2800 that he was asking for and he told me that I should just get credit to be in debt and if I didn’t, then it was a reflection that I didn’t care about my health. Then when I told him that my parents wouldn’t help me out with the money, he said that I wasn’t trying hard enough and that I should ask other people I knew. Judgmental aren’t we? It was a ridiculous conversation. I’m pretty sure he was pissed because he was losing out on a lot of money (luckily I found out about this pretty early on).
I even question if the Xrays are real, because since I’ve been to my new chiropractor, Chiropractic First have somehow «neglected» to send the Xrays and it’s been at least 2 months since I made the request. Anyways BEWARE and stay away unless you want to pay lots of money for something that won’t cost that much.

I hesitated to write this review, because I really liked Dr. Scott who used to work there. I will say, every one is really nice when you go, BUT…
First, expect you will never have more than about 5 — 7 minutes spent on you at any adjustment. Every visit they do the exact same adjustment every single time. Even when my husband said he was uncomfortable in a certain area because of a strain at work he had, they didn’t change or adjust how they did his treatment. It’s very «boxed» and it feels like you are in a mill — push you in, push you out. I now have a chiropractor who for the SAME MONEY, spent a HALF HOUR to 45 minutes with me when I needed an adjustment at the end of my pregnancy.
Second, the office is PUSHY. Pushy to sell you on a big package of visits because you are in DIRE NEED — they’ll do an xray and tell you how much you need their help. Well, long story short, I didn’t. I am 30 and my husband and I were talked into packages costing thousands of dollars EACH. Neither of us were in pain. I went because my hips appeared out of alignment (which to be fair was resolved in a few visits, but I was pushed to finish my «treatment’ of 30+ visits). I feel overall the push to have you sold on this is a bit of a scam.
They also said «you can cancel anytime and get a pro-​rated refund». Well pro-​rated means that you get your money back for any unused services. That is a LIE. Flat out lie. They told me that they couldn’t refund anything because of the discount they gave me, even though we had visits remaining. BE WARNED!
Then, they want you to go to these meetings. Like a nutrition meeting. I explained I didn’t need that, I’m very educated in regards to nutrition. So they told me it was more about supplements we should be taking (i.e. that they sell and want us to buy) and we have to go to these meetings if we want to be a patient there. This infuriated me and I said fine, we’ll go somewhere else! At that point she quickly back pedaled.
Overall, I’d highly recommend getting a second (and third) opinion before paying them for their package of services, and if you want a quick, in and out treatment it might be fine. My opinion is for what you pay, you will NOT get your money’s worth.

Great staff and wonderful doctors. Dr. Savage is personable, knowledgable, and has such a soft touch. Dr. Scott has a different style but equally effective. He adjusted a rib that was causing me shoulder pain years. I thought it was related to my computer work but it ended up being a rib sticking out. Both doctors have done wonders with my constant lower back pains. I’m able to wake up pain free. I was skeptical at first but after several months, I can see the results. Yes, it takes some time to realign your spine to get you back into health. If you’re looking for a quick fix, then this isn’t a place to go to. They really work with you and your activities (gym, children, sports, work, etc.) to get you back to health. I’m quite happy with their services and I plan continue to keep my spine in good health.
Btw, their support staff are so friendly and amazing. Myra knows everyone coming in and out. April takes care of the back office stuff and works with you and your health plans; she is awesome! They also have a kid area to entertain your children while you get your adjustment.
In most cases, my wife and I are in and out in 5−10mins. The wait is short. In fact, we spend more time chatting with the doctors and staff because they’re so darn nice.
Go get your free exam. I’ll bet you will be a lifelong customer.

I used to be a patient here at Chiropractic First and I can’t wait to come back! I got a free evaluation with a Groupon deal and the whole process was so easy and informative. After getting the results of my consultation, I decided I wanted to go through with a treatment program to fix my forward head posture, my misaligned hips, and the pain I was having in my back. They offer many payment options and I did not feel pressured at all. They genuinely wanted to see me progress and get rid of the chronic issues I was having. I went through a 16 week treatment plan, 2 – 3 days a week. After the 16 weeks I can confidently say that I had never felt better. The pain in my back was gone, my hips — although not totally level, showed significant improvement, as did my neck.
Not only did I feel physically better, but walking into that office was like walking in to see friends. The girls at the front desk remember your name and the doctors are the some of the friendliest people ever. You can tell they genuinely care about their patients.
Unfortunately, I moved out of the area shortly after and have not gone back to see a chiropractor since. I recently came back to San Jose, and I’m looking forward to getting more treatments from the awesome doctors at Chiropractic First.

What a great place! The staff makes each visit so welcoming! The docs here are excellent! My kids love Miss April, Myra and Heather! I’ve been getting adjustments here since August 2014. I’ve had chronic back problems since I had my first child 7 years ago. It was constant! After the first month, I’ve been pain free! Thank you team!

I’m now approaching my 7^th year of being a member of the Chiropractic First wellness program. When I first joined Chiropractic First, I was experiencing back/​neck pain and Tylenol was a «normal» regiment. The pain I experienced became a way of life for me.
My Brother introduced me to CF and this was a new beginning for me. I was also at a very difficult point in my life and Dr. Savage went over and above his regular care/​practice to ensure I was on the right path. Dr. Savage has helped me in so many ways and increased my focus on how I can improve my overall well-​being/​health. Not only do I maintain weekly adjustments, I also receive monthly deep-​tissue massages by Donna (she’s great!!).
I no longer take ANY pain medication, my recovery after working, playing tennis, landscaping, working on cars, etc. has never been this good in my life. I have also benefited from the many work shops Dr. Savage offers. I have changed my diet, added Kombucha, eliminated sodas and dairy.
It’s been a great experience me and I plan on continuing my regular maintenance with Dr. Savage and the Chiropractic First team.

I ended up leaving. As time went on treatments became cursory and by a rotating staff. Was a perfect fit at first and somehow changed over time.

The doctors at Chiro First run a great practice. It’s far better than some of the «rack-​and-​cracks» I’ve been to before. They take the time to do a detailed examination of your spinal condition and develop a treatment plan specific to your needs. Their patient plans often incorporate more than just the weekly adjustment– going as far as providing patient specific exercise routines, corrective pillows, heel wedges, or whatever else will help restore your spine to 100%. In the few months that I’ve been going here, I’ve seen results– significant progress in my posture and overall well being. Not to mention the office has a pleasant atmosphere and the staff is super friendly.
Would definitely recommend Chiro First for anyone who is considering chiropractic care.

After Dr. Ken Savage coming to our park to give a presentation, I decided to go in. Well first they try to force you into a $ 3500 treatment plan, everyone at our park was signed up for the exact same treatment plan, hum? Then I went for several sessions that ended up being about less than a minute each. I tried to get a «chair massage» first before my appointment to loosen me up and they sternly told me NO, must have the adjustment first, WHY??? Then got really sick and couldn’t go in for my next appointment. I called and told them that and they said if I don’t come in that month I would lose my $ 40 payment. I could not go and called them again. They stole my $ 40 and even after writing a letter asking for it back, they declined. SO RUDE. I would NOT refer anyone to him and have shared my experience with friends of my in our park. Total ripoff in my mind. But hey, that is just my experience.

I always hesitate to write ‘bad’ reviews of small businesses on Unilocal but I didn’t have a great experience here and found better service at another chiropractic center. I got extremely scary news from Dr. Peters regarding my neck and back, the type that truly makes you lose sleep afterwards, and got pressured pretty hard into spending $ 3500 for 40 sessions ‘or else it will become VERY bad very soon.’ I literally got the ‘doctor with a serious gloomy look on his face needs to sit you down and tell you the bad news’ treatment. I couldn’t sleep the night after.
When I suggested that I may need an MRI prior to making any big decisions (its my body, health and wallet here) I was encouraged not to. I chose to get a second opinion anyway and forwarded the report I left with to a family friend who is a Stanford physician (and one who is not a total chiropractic cynic like many doctors are). He told me that the report was scientific gibberish and that there is NO way one could discern what they did by only looking at a digital x-​ray, and that it was cruel to try. He ordered me an MRI, for which I am waiting on.
I wouldn’t have written a Unilocal review like this (after all they seemed nice and professional, pressure aside) but today I got a form letter that doubled down on the scary.
It began with:
«Dear Mr. _​_​_​_​
The reason I am writing you is to make sure that you truly understood the seriousness of your condition. Sometimes people say things like, „I just don’t have the time or can’t afford it right now.“ Then months or years later when they are so bad that their lives have been terribly affected, they seem to always say, „I wish I would have had this problem corrected before it got this bad.“
etc etc etc»
I’d imagine many more have gotten this form letter, it makes no mention of my case whatsoever and is clearly intended to scare me into coming back. It made my decision not to much easier. In my time between my consultation and my MRI I’ve begun seeing another chiropractor, and am very happy with the service. My neck definitely needs treatment, but the high pressure scare tactics and mocking of seeing a neurologist were a deal breaker. My current chiropractor was supportive of the MRI, and suggested that I come a small handful of times and ‘see how it goes’ for me before deciding if I should continue. It was a very honest and no-​pressure approach, plus the adjustment was on an automated moving table with is awesome.
I’m happy to see that there are better reviews of Chiropractic First here, maybe my case is unique, but I certainly will not go back as it was not a good experience for me.

I have been going to Chiropractic First since 2000. I had a horrible bicycle accident in 1999. After several surgeries, I needed to see a Chiropractor two times per week for a while. Ken Savage (owner & Chiropractor) has had great success working on my. He spends significant time reviewing your chart and slightly changing his routine so he gets the best possible outcome. He even takes X-​rays to demonstrate how much change your spine has made. I have never heard of anyone being so confident in their craft that they would o that. KEN IS THE BEST. You can go elsewhere but you know where the best adjustments are made. He is worth the drive.
Lastly, I only need to see Ken once a week or so. The current adjustments are quite mild now, but necessary.

Just started going here for treatment with back and neck problems. A friend of mine works here and the docs came highly recommended from her. After speaking with the doctors and other employees I was sold that I needed to try it out. Plus the awesome reviews on Unilocal helped. I went in for my evaluation and first session over the past week, I signed up to be a monthly member and cannot wait to see the improvements

I have been going to Chiropractic First for a little over two years. I started off going three days a week, then two days, and I’ve been going one day a week for over a year now. I can definitely say that I feel much better since I’ve been under treatment. I never had any major accidents or debilitating pain, but I did always have that constant feeling that my back and neck were out of whack. I would try cracking my own back by using a foam roller or occasionally having someone walk on my back (I’m sure that was great for it.) I don’t have that constant feeling that something is tweaked anymore, so chiropractic care has definitely helped me there.
I also really like the scheduling at Chiropractic First. I am never in there for more than 15 minutes, and they are very flexible if you need to reschedule your appointment. That is a huge benefit to me.
My only complaint I would have about Chiropractic First is they are pretty hard on the request for referrals. I am in a referral-​based business too, so I get it — referrals are the life of their business. That being said, I don’t know how many times I need to tell them that my husband is not interested in coming in for an evaluation. And the request for referrals is even harder when they have a promotion going on. It just makes me feel uncomfortable sometimes. It’s not that I wouldn’t happily recommend Chiropractic First to someone looking for a chiropractor or even complaining of symptoms that could be treated with chiropractic, but that just doesn’t come up that often.
Other than that one complaint, I am very happy with their service and plan on continuing ongoing care.

I don’t normally do reviews as I am still intimidated by a lot of the social media world but I had to tell people about the life changing experience my kids and I have had there.
For a long time I would get sudden sharp pain in my feet that was increasing in frequency and intensity. I tried everything and apart from learning that I may possibly have an autoimmune issue that the doctors couldn’t name, and could do nothing about I was doomed to suffer it. Out of desperation I responded to one of those local deals that come in my e-​mail for a chiropractor as the spirit moved me.
I found I have 2 kinks in my back and that the problem might be somehow related so the doctor said we could just give adjustments a try. So, I tried it, as I had no other options available to me. Within 2 weeks the pain came less often and after 2 months it was gone.
I thought it must have been a fluke. So I went on holiday for a month. While on holiday the pain came back. So when I returned I went back to Chiropractic First, and the pain went away again after a few adjustments per week.
I then thought it might help my kids also so I took them in. My oldest suffered from weekly headaches and tommy aches the doctors had no explanation or solution for. My middle children had a head tick that the doctors said could only be treated with anti-​seizure medication, which would be more harmful, then the ticks, so it was better to just to let him learn to live with it.
Today, we are all doing very well and all the issues mentioned have gone away. We now only go once a week for an adjustment that is so quick we are in and out of there in 10min before school.
I strongly recommend Chiropractic first for the results and consistent professionalism. I hope this helps someone as it has the boys and me.

Before I started going to Chiropractic First, I had suffered from nick tightness, pain, and limited range of motion for years. I started feeling a difference after the first couple adjustments, and now three months later my chronic neck problems have basically entirely disappeared.
The atmosphere created by the office and the staff at Chiropractic First is first class. It is clear that they put a priority on being personable and giving their clients the best user experience when coming in for weekly visits. Setting up and rescheduling appointments is easy. I definitely recommend Chiropractic First.