Wagner Elaine, DC

I cannot agree more with these other 5-​star reviews. I get severe acute lower back pain from time to time, to the point where I can walk just barely or not at all. At my first appointment (I literally had to crawl up the stairs to her office), Dr. Wagner examined and interviewed me incredibly thoroughly to try to get a handle on what the symptoms actually were and what potential causes could be. Although I, like other reviewers, was initially unsure about what to expect as I walked into the office, after spending over 2 hours in her care, I came away with completely good vibes. And did I mention it was supposed to be her day off?
Dr. Wagner continues to look at my health from all angles and make sure we’re on the most effective course of treatment. Each visit has been at least 80 minutes; every time, I have come away with some immediate improvement, and *dramatic* improvement of my acute symptoms within 24 hours. Despite being a miracle worker, she’s not the type of chiro who is going to push you to keep seeing her regularly for all eternity. She *is* going to recommend lifestyle changes where appropriate, and I appreciate that.
I have to also note that with my most recent round of back pain, I was at the point where I couldn’t even *crawl,* yet I hesitated to call Dr. Wagner only because I (embarrassingly, and very stupidly) had flaked out on her during my last course of treatment a few months back. She was completely honest with me that she was pretty annoyed that I had been a no-​show, but was willing to forgive and forget, AND make not one but two house calls to me over the weekend for a reasonable fee.
Oh yeah, and although she does all her own paperwork, she’s super thorough in helping you figure out how much your insurance will cover.
I’m moving out of the neighborhood, but there’s no way I’m going to flake out on my treatment this time and I will continue to see Dr. Wagner as long as I’m able to.

N. Mango
I woke up one day with severe back pain so harsh I was crying to get out of bed. My boyfriend researched chiros in my network and found Elaine. I have seen Elaine at least 5 times since then and I feel amazing!
As to the comments below, there IS a sink in her office and although her office may not have been recently renovated, I get NOT one ounce of negative energy when I enter her office.
Elaine does see her patients longer than a typical doctor visit, but why complain? You get more than atypical doctor is willing to give you for your money, which is great! Elaine is deeply thorough and takes her time with her patients to really figure out and decide how to help you in the best way possible.
Elaine is a very intelligent person and not only did she solve my lower back pain, but she goes beyond why I came to her to help with every aspect of my life. I could not have chosen a better chiro! I have felt comfortable with her since day 1. I highly recommend Elaine to any person in search of a great chiropractor! Not to mention nutritionist, acupuncturist, and hypnotherapist.

I understand that the last reviewer was put off by the more «modest» office environment relative to most chiros in the area. I too had similar thoughts when I first walked into Elaine’s office as it is probably the polar opposite of walking into a PT office at say NU Hospital. I also waited a bit longer than I had imagined as Elaine was finishing up with another patient.
However, minor grievances aside, I must say that Elaine is by far the best and most thorough doctor I have ever seen. She is also HIGHLY intelligent and EXTREMELY precise when it comes to her diagnosis. I may have lucked out being the last patient of the day but she spent no less than 90 minutes examining and treating me. 90 MINUTES!!! A typical visit with an MD lasts 20 minutes, and that’s if you’re lucky. Chiros can be even worse as I’m sure many of you know. Notice how the last reviewer said it took 3 hours for her exam… well, even with 2 other patients, that’s still unheard of as I’m sure she was just as thorough with her.
Elaine is a true holistic practitioner. She practices muscle testing, traction, acupuncture, hypnosis, nutrition, and the list goes on… Believe you me, she will not let you out of her office until she is able to treat you successfully. If you can get past some small gripes (mainly her unorthodox and slightly cluttered office) you will be handsomely rewarded with good and honest treatment. And isn’t that the name of the game anyway? Personally, I’ve had enough of doctors with fancy offices and perky assistants, only to get the obligatory «snap, crackle, pop» routine…
If you’re looking for a good, honest, and THOROUGH D. C who actually cares about your health and well being then do yourself a favor and schedule an appointment with this woman. My advise would be to try and get the last appointment of the day, thereby avoiding the scenario illustrated by the previous reviewer.