Rassel Chiropractic Center

I found Rassel Chiropractic through a Groupon deal online for 5 adjustments. While I found Dr. Rassel to be charming, his sales campaign was a packaged routine that ended with an estimate for over $ 5,000 worth of adjustments three times a week. When I told him that was out of my budget he refused to change the frequency or the amount he needed to continue treatment, so I had to end our relationship. It is his way or the highway. And he spends only 5 minutes per adjustment, so it’s a money making machine there.

Dr. Ian was incredible, great one on one. Comfortable adjusting, he lets you know exactly what he’s doing before he does it. The front desk staff was warm and friendly, very helpful. Would definitely recommend Dr. Ian to friends and family!

The sales pitch is comical. It is obvious the Rassels’ have gotten quite a bit from their charm and good looks. What happened to helping people in your community at a fair price. Stop the over selling and fake staff and help people that need help. An hour of my life was wasted when I had to hear the same sales pitch in the back room for the 3^rd time and was basically asked to leave without an adjustment until I can come back and pay for the thirty-​five hundred dollar on going treatment they recommend.

I have been a patient of Rassel Chiropractic since 1978. Dr. Rassel has kept not only me but my ageing parents, siblings, and now grandkids, tuned up and healthy for many years! Both doctors contributed significantly to my recovering quickly from a couple of serious injuries. I now live out of state but stop in for a general check up every time I’m in Escondido. The entire staff creates a very positive atmosphere in the office which makes visits a real pleasure.

After years of neck pain, and multiple other Chiropractors, I tried the Rassels. After a few treatments, my neck felt better and my energy levels shot up. I was blown away by not only the quality of care, but also the time and patience they showed me along the way. I have had significantly fewer headaches and with continued regular treatment, my neck pain is gone. Thank you Drs. Charles and Ian!

I have lived in Escondido for more than 20 years, yet had been going to Mira Mesa for a nutritionist and chiropractor. I recently learned of the nutrition services at Rassel Chiropractic when I was looking for a detox/​cleanse to start the New Year. Dr. Charles Rassel worked with me very carefully to make sure that everything I was using was safe for my celiac disease and other sensitivities. I am feeling great and look forward to seeing the Rassel’s for nutrition and pain relief services. The Center is very welcoming and caring.

My husband Michael and I have been using this a Father Son duo for 10 years. We both feel that without chiropractic we would be disabled. My husband had a shoulder that was fusing from an old injury that he didn’t even realize he just knew his arm would barely move and had been getting worse for years. My husband now has full mobility in his shoulder he continues his visits every two weeks and can tell a big difference in his whole body when he misses his visits.
I am a groomer and have had neck pain for years I started going to see Ian and Charles about 6 years ago. I had fusion in my neck causing my neck to pull forward.
My neck will never be normal but if I keep up my visits we should be able to avoid more damage I have to go once a week. I have no neck pain.
Recently they turned us onto a purification program that has virtually changed our lives. I decided it was about time to share our experience

I had the most fascinating experience at Rassel Chiropractic. I went in because my hips have been hurting a lot. Dr. Charles was absolutely outstanding and took care of me. I was out of pain immediately!
What made this interesting was when Dr. Charles took my health to a whole other level. We talked about my overall health and nutrition. Charles was able to identify weaknesses in my health and helped me with supplements and a cleanse. I had the opportunity to get my blood drawn shortly before I started with Charles and then was able to get another blood draw afterwards. My cholesterol plummeted, my blood indicators that were borderline went down, and he even found traces of bad bugs in me that we eliminated with a WormWood supplement. Totally changed my health in a very positive way!

Great staff. Not what I am used to from a chiropractor visit. They are really interested in a life changing experience for you, which is good if that is what you want. Used my paid visits, but declined the follow-​up routine. Dr. Rassel senior is very much the salesman! He is not willing to give up on you easily.

Read John G. and the «other reviews that are not recommended» at the bottom. They make time share and used car salesmen seem low pressure. They refuse to honor your Groupons unless you agree to do it «their» way; forced to watch sales pitch videos, forced to attend a «class», where they attempt to force/​intimidate you into providing leads/​prospects, all so you can pay thousands up front with a promise that you will be cured later. In 25+years of visiting chiros I have NEVER had one demand that kind of commitment AND a huge payment up front. At $ 60-​$ 70 per visit, with «treatments» 5 minutes or less, do the math and WOW! it’s easy to see why they do what they do. Even after I told him I trained time share salespeople and asked him repeatedly to stop the high pressure sales, he wouldn’t listen; talk about treated like an «up»! And even though part of me admired the cold efficiency of this money making machine, it was very uncomfortable to be on the «hot» seat.

After dealing with pain for years I finally made an appointment to get checked out. After assessing the issue we went to work on fixing the existing issues. I have to say… I feel better, sleep better and haven’t had a headache since starting treatment. Thanx Charles & Ian Rassel

be aware of the rassel’s.
all they care about is your money!
their outdoor sign says: we listen, we care, we get results.
it really should say:
we don’t listen, we don’t care about you and we get results by taking your money.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that Dr. Rassel literally changed my life. In 2005 I was in constant pain, a smoker, unable to exercise, and generally unhealthy. I began to see him regularly and within 2 years I had quit smoking, was walking a few miles a day, working out 3 – 4 times a week in the gym and boogey boarding year round.
I continue to see him on a regular basis and my overall health is very good. The number of «regular back incidents» have been significantly reduced and I rarely even get so much as a cold.
I feel extremely fortunate to have been directed to him and I recommend him without reservation to anyone who is in pain or just wants to improve their quality of life.

My experience with Chiropractors has been limited. I visited one several times when I lived in East County and always had a positive experience. Within a few visits my problem was resolved, and I went on my merry way until the next time I felt I needed to go in.
Recently, I moved to Escondido, tweaked my back (while moving) and looked for a local Chiropractor. Rassel Chiropractic was close by and had decent reviews, so I thought I would give it a try.
The staff and the doctors were all outrageously friendly and outgoing. Within minutes of arriving, I was in a room watching a video about the clinic, then on to several X-​rays and an examination by Dr. Ian Rassel. I was to come in the following day to get the results.
In summary, I was told the next day that I was a train-​wreck. I had more subluxations, spurs, bends, and bad discs than the entire population of a small town. Yes, much of it could be fixed, but it was going to take a year or more and cost me over $ 6K. Then I got the sales pitch — «But wait, there’s more! Pay it all up front and we will knock $ 2K off the price.»
This was on a Friday and I had all weekend to think about it. This was a used-​car salesman’s pitch I was hearing. I just was not comfortable with the pressure, the sales tactics, and the business model. I want to pay as I go, and I want to quit going when I want to quit going.
The place was crowded the two times I was there, so obviously many people are happy with the care and with the way they do business. I am not. I will be looking elsewhere for a more conservative and pressure-​free experience.

I am writing while in terrible pain radiating from my spine to my left leg and foot. I went to Rassell Chiropractic. Dr Rassell and staff were very sympathetic. The wait was 20 minutes .
Dr Rassell examined me, having me turn, squat, bend and stretch. Next were several xrays taken on a very old machine. I was then sent to the waiting room.
I have had this sciatic pain for weeks but have been so busy with important projects that I haven’t been able to see an MD or chiropracter. This is my first experience with chiropractics.
Dr Rassell told my I did not look good on the inside. I quess he had seen my xrays? But when I asked for any manipulation, to help me with this spinal /​leg pain he said he wanted to look at my xrays somemore. I needed to make another appointment.
Xrays were $ 225.00 and the first consultation cost $ 65.00. I will return to Rassell Chiropractic in hopes the other positive Unilocal I read were factual and Rassell Chiropractic will help with my sciatica. I also have close to $ 300.00 invested with Rassell. After my first visit the pain continues. There is no improvement.

Amazing chiropractic care. I had a car accident a few years ago out of state and had some care while there. The explanations and treatment plan weren’t nearly as good as here. Dr. Rassel has a great sense of humor and teaches you about what he’s doing and why which really helps. I’m feeling much better and am very happy I found this excellent chiropractor.