Next Level Wellness Center

If you’re in need of a chiropractor this is the place. Ask for Dr. Adam. I’ve been seeing him for over a month now for a very bad hip joint problem and he has been amazing, easy to talk to and makes you feel comfortable. He is amazing!!! Id give them more stars but they only top at 5.

I originally met Dr. Vas when I was a baseball player at Orange Coast College. I had strained my hamstring and came to Next Level Wellness for physical therapy. Within a couple weeks I was back on the field. This was fast considering the severity of the strain.
Two years later I sustained three injuries playing baseball at my 4 year school, two of which required surgery:
1) SLAP tear in my throwing shoulder (surgery)
2) Torn labrum, cartilage damage, and bone chip in my hip (surgery)
3) Broken fibula
I came back to Next Level for my post operative physical therapy and recovery after each of these injuries/​surgeries. Dr. Vas was a master at breaking up my scar tissue and getting my range of motion back way faster than I could’ve imagined, plus he is a cool dude!
As my range of motion came back I transitioned to doing my strengthening exercises with Caprice who is an Athletic Trainer and also specializes in recovery from sports related injuries. She is awesome to say the least. She is so friendly, beyond one of the most genuine and warm hearted people I have ever met! She did a great job making sure I continued working hard and finished my therapy sessions strong while keeping my range of motion. She even played catch with me and threw me ground balls to work on getting my skills back.
Overall Next Level Wellness was a great experience and I recommend them to anyone. I will stop by to say hi every time I have the chance!

I first came to see Dr. Vas because I injured my knee while playing basketball, and ever since I’ve been able to play again, I haven’t been at the same level. Dr. Vas has experience working with professional basketball players so I had full confidence he could help me. I did 5 sessions with him and he gave me massage therapy, had me do some unique stretching and knee exercises also. After the 5 sessions, my knee was SO much better I couldn’t believe it. I don’t call him Dr. anymore — I call him the magician!

Dr Vas is great, I feel a lot better after each adjustment.

This place is really amazing. I’ve been training at this facility for quite some time and every time I am there I feel great. My trainer is very knowledgeable about what excretes to do for each muscle and to get the «look» you want — if that’s what you’re into. I am always motivated and pushed to keep going in my sets and I think that’s the biggest benefit here. If I was doing this on my own I would have given up or quite. Not only that the results that I get from working with a trainer get me the results that keep me coming back. I can’t say enough about the value and training that I get from Next Level Wellness!

This place is fantastic! If anyone is looking for that special touch, no look further than Caprice. She has abosutely magical hands. Got a tight knot? Gone! Feel like your legs are not flexible enough? Fixed! I cannot recommend her more highly. She is incredibly skilled and very knowledgable of anatomy, mechanics, and how to alleviate pain.

This review is not for the trainers/​gym, but for the chiropractic services of Dr. Vas.
The facility itself is clean and modern. Exactly the kind of sterile and «nice» thing you’d expect to find in Irvine. Each of the sessions was conducted in a private room with a similarly modern and calming décor.
Dr. Vas himself is a nice enough guy. He has a great time chatting up customers and is clearly a sociable, extroverted business man. That being said, I sometimes felt he was more interested in prying me for stock tips than learning about my medical history.
As I mentioned above, I began my sessions here in an attempt to cure LBP. At each of the sessions I attended, I was treated with massage, active release therapy (ART), and sometimes a form of electrostimulation (Fenzian). As I would later learn from subsequent physical therapists and ART practitioners, Dr. Vas’ application of ART is counter-​productively forceful. Although I was ok with the level of discomfort I experienced (I was repeatedly asked and responded positively), I have since learned that this level of force (producing bruising) is clinically counterproductive.
The final insult here is that I was, and only after several non-​productive sessions and prodding done on my part, prescribed an incomplete corrective exercise program — something that should have been discussed on the first visit, if not actively implemented. These exercises were broadly suitable for most sedentary office-​workers, but did not make much anatomical/​physiological sense for my particular case.
In summary: Dr. Vas seems to be running a for-​profit business first, with distant thoughts of his patients’ actual muscular progression. Any medical practitioner worth their salt should have started by educating the patient to correct their own postural problems through exercise and daily practice — massage and ART will not effectively solve most musculoskeletal problems on their own.
It is worth noting that I was able to resolve my back problems through more gentle ART and better guidance and training advice from a different dual-​licensed physical therpaist/​chiro.
If you have back pain, or are looking for anything other than a recreational massage, I highly recommend heading to a licensed physical therapist instead.

After an injury from a bad auto accident. I was seen by other doctors and was frustrated at the level of care I was receiving. Annoyed, frustrated and in pain I was referred to Dr. Vas. The first visit he made me feel very comfortable and explained the course of treatment I needed. The other doctors I had seen didn’t even order X-​rays! Dr. Vas was extra cautious not to injury me any further! He immediately sent an order for X-​rays. I see him weekly and have been treated for physical therapy by the other staff members. They are all nice and explain everything to you, so your able to manage your progress. I recently had a Kneading Massage at the office. I was pretty impressed by the level of care that everyone gives there. If you are in need of physical therapy and not sure where to go, or need a GOOD chiropractor! Dr. Vas and the staff at Next Level Wellness are HIGHLY recommended!

I have been to many chiropractic offices in my life. I was very hesitant to try another office like Next Level Wellness Center. I took the chance and Dr. Vas. was recommended by a close friend. All I can say is WOW! For the first time since I have had my injuries I can say that I feel 99% perfect. What a difference and I highly recommend Dr. Vas for anyone with sports or back issues.
I like their facility so much I even joined their gym and 90 days later Im in the best shape I have ever been.
Thank you Dr. Vas and NextLevelWellnessCenter.
Regards,

All I can say is Dr Vas is the man! He and his staff is extremely friendly and welcoming and that’s just the beginning.
I was having back pain for a while and went to a different highly recommended chiropractor in the area who was trying to sell me chiropractic plans (36 visits/​$ 1500 up front) and never really listened to what I had to say. I checked Unilocal and decided to visit Dr Vas.
Dr Vas sat with me for about 30 minutes to learn more about my lifestyle, physical activity level and where my issues were in my back. 30 minutes after that, I was totally healed! I Couldn’t believe it! He didn’t try to sell me on anything and just said to come back in a few weeks when I feel like it.
Thanks Next Level Wellness for keeping me healthy!

I called today and had a appt today. Pretty nice. I had read all the stellar reviews here and decided to try this clinic. I have always been afraid of the chiropractor so I have never gone before but this place sounded good so I went. I have a VERY messy sciatic nerve. Basically, I tore a nearby muscle and when my muscle healed itself, my sciatic nerve got sucked into the mess of scar tissue and it has been painful for over 2 months. He explained all of that to me and showed me pictures of the nerve as well as showed me on a model skeleton so I knew exactly what he was talking about. I love that! If I learn something then I am happy so I am glad he explained everything. Turned out, I did not need any bone adjusting (yay!) just some deep deep muscle manipulation. I was so relieved. I have probably 2 more appt’s to get all fixed, but I feel about 35% — 40% better after this first visit! :)

After nearly micturating myself at a chiropractic office once upon a time; I was very hesitant to patronize Next Level Wellness Center to see Dr. Vas. But, he was recommended by a very reputable individual — Jon Jung, Jungle Fitness.
So, needless to say, I stopped in for a consultation. 20 minutes later, I am HEALED! My pinched nerve has been addressed. Simply wondrous. I was able to complete my training after Dr. Vas treated me.
Dr. Vas is very professional and knowledgeable. He knows his shizzt!
Cheers!

I highly recommend Next Level Wellness Center! The staff was great, but the doctors are what will keep me coming back. This was my first time seeking help in regards to back aches and pain. I finally sought help after reviewing all the reviews and, I was impressed. The doctors really knew their stuff and come with impressive backgrounds. Not only that, but they were quite friendly and offered me advice on my physical ailments. I live in L.A. but go to school in the O.C. I wish I could find a place as great as this wellness center closer to home! Either way, that wont deter me from coming back.

Unilocal diary entry #3– the Final Chapter
Yup, after only 5 visits I am as good as I’m gonna get. And it’s pretty damn good!
I am happy to announce that I am fat and woefully out of shape. Why happy? Because for the first time since getting injured when I have to take a break while doing chores or running errands, it’s because I’m tired and NOT because I’m in debilitating pain! So incredible.
Am I pain-​free? No. Never will be. Wasn’t the goal. My problems are irreparable and degenerative. All I was hoping for was an improved quality of life. I got it. I also got a new pair of athletic shoes because for the first time in five years I have the flexibility to reach my feet to tie them. That is not an exaggeration.
I’ll go back periodically for tune-​ups, or if I tweak myself. But I still can’t fully wrap my head around the fact that one session for every year of being disabled could have such astonishing results.
Go here. Go here. Go here.

Got the ART muscle treatment and the results were above and beyond my expectations. I came in because I had pains throughout my back from a recent ski injury and I was referred by a friend to check out this place. I was treated by Dr. Kim and instantly after the treatment I felt a lot better! I had a really hard time bending my back because of the pain, but after the treatment the jolt pains went away. Without a doubt I would recommend this place to anybody who needs treatment whether it is a minor problem or a serious one. The staff was very nice and the doctor was very knowledgeable. He was even able to determine a previous injury that I had on my wrist just by feel and I didn’t tell him anything about that injury!

I have gotten treatment here from both Dr. Vas and Dr. Kim and they are both great chiropractors and lifesavers! The ART treatments are amazing and the treatments have done wonders for my back and neck pain. I always walk out of the office feeling so much better and looser compared to the way that I walked in… it really is an amazing feeling!
I love the fact that they did not pressure me to buy a package of treatments like other chiropractors have done. The front desk girl was polite and answered some of my questions I had. +1 for accepting my insurance and I just had to pay my co-​pay which was not a big deal because I feel that I definitely get my money’s worth because the ART treatment is so amazing… cannot say enough about it, I feel like it’s a hidden secret, you just have to be educated about it and then it will really open your eyes!

Oh my gosh, I love this place! Not because this is the first chiropractor, or even any doctor for that matter who actually listened to me and not thought I was crazy… not because the office is nearby, but because my leg and hip pain are finally gone! Seeya! I have tried everything, physical therapy, an injection, more physical therapy, other chiropractors and my pain would always rear its ugly head especially at night. After about 2 ½ weeks of treatment with their ART muscle treatment, my pain is now gone. Yes, gone. LOVE IT.
I told my friend to also go here for her backaches and headache and she is totally happy about it. Cannot thank this place enough for all they have done for me!

I have had major issues with my back, shoulders, and ankles. My back problem has been the most consistent so I was able to work with Next Level Chiropractic.
What I love about this particular Chiropractic, which I have been to many, is that they don’t just crack and adjust you, pat you on the back and tell you that you should be fine. They work on the muscles and really get to the core of the issues. I have had my back adjusted quite a few times but that pain always comes back pretty fast. With the muscle work that Next Level has worked on and educated me on, I make sure to take care of these muscles better and come for treatment here.
The doctors are really personable and give you time and attention that you would expect when you go to get treatment for your back pain and etc.
I highly recommend going to next level! They really know their stuff and i don’t doubt that you will walk out of there with effective results!!!

This place is great. I have been to several doctors and always end up with pain medication or muscle relaxants for my bad back and/​or neck. I was rear-​ended about 9 months ago and went to physical therapy for about 4 months until I realized I just was not getting better.
I found this place through a friend of mine who got her carpal tunnel syndrome fixed of all things. The doctors at this office use something called ART. They basically touch you (i know right? these docs actually put their hands on me instead of telling me to do exercises or pop pills!). They give you a good stretch by having you move your arms, and legs in certain ways.
I was so impressed after just the first treatment. It was the first time in a long time where I could walk without my pain in my back. This is seriously a cream of the crop type of treatment. Everyone should really get educated and realize that you can get rid of your pain without pain medicine and all the side effects from it. Give this office a try… I am so glad that I did. They even took my insurance so I barely paid anything upfront, it was awesome. Highly recommended from a very satisfied patient!

Let me start by saying that I’ve been adjusted by many a Chiros before so experience tells me when the Dr. knows what he’s doing.
I called in to set an appointment after being referred by a friend. First, the receptionist Jessica was totally friendly and accommodating. Great start. I went in and filled out a little bit of paperwork (a few pages, not like a billion at some other places), then Dr. Dewitt came out and greeted me. He gave me a tour of the place since they also have a gym called Next Level Fitness in the same facility. After the tour, Dr. Dewitt had me sit and tell him my problems. I started with my troubled childhood… JK: P. I started describing stuff and he totally completed my sentences, which tells me that he knows what’s up.
We started with some loosening exercises and he said he was going to «make me taller» which I thought sounded funny, but after the adjustment I do feel taller! Big bonus since I’m only 5′ 9″. LOL The best part was that he included me in the process and told me exactly what he was doing and why, which is assuring when you don’t know for sure what’s about to happen.
A few cracks and some stretching later, I’m feelin’ great instantly. My neck pain, lower back soreness, and knee problems are GONE! Praise Jesus! Dr. Dewitt even asked me if I had a shoulder injury at some point, which I did, but didn’t tell him about. I was like wut? How’d you know!!? Just goes to show his knowledge of the human body is vast and comprehensive.
In the end, I’m totally going back and referring everyone to Next Level Chiropractic because of the way I feel now, A GAJILLION BUCKS! Thanks Dr. Dewitt!
Oh, and they can work with your insurance too. I totally got hooked up, I didn’t even know that my insurance covered chiro till I went. go NAO!