Brandon Takahashi, DC

Exceptional service and detailed explanation of the problem! Not to mention his magic touch (or should I say crack)!

Dr. Takahashi is an EXCELLENT chiropractor! He truly helped me in one treatment. I appreciate that he does muscle strength testing — very forward thinking, and a way to get to the issue. It’s no surprise that his office is always filled with people — he’s in high demand!
Have been referring like crazy — he deserves the referrals!

Was recommended by a friend because her family including children have been going for years. At first I was hesitant because my baby was 10 months old but after hearing the success rate with ear infection and his not healing I had to take him in. I was relieved to know as well they offer a sliding scale for customers. This helped out tremendously.
It’s now been almost 5 months and I take him once a week to keep up so he stays aligned since now he falls.
I have also tried it now and after one time my left side of body feels much better and I feel revived and gaining my true self back. It would good to say I feel lighter all over head and neck and body. Omg…
Get down there and get your power on!

Didn’t really work for me bc mine was muscular but it really helped my wife. He will take a neck X-​ray and show u how it’s not how it is supposed to be.

Ever hear the quote «You don’t know how bad you feel until you feel better»? I feel sooo much better! I’m a former gymnast and athlete and been in a couple car accidents (neither my fault), Dr. Takahashi is fixing me! Not just my bones, my allergies have decreased and I feel like I have more energy and brain power. His staff is great and friendly and I’ve liked the energy of his clientele. If you are looking for a great Chiropractor, definitely check him out! You will be amazed and feel amazing.

I walked in with severe neck and shoulder pain. Brandon gave me an adjustment and with one loud crack, my pain was reduce by 70%. I would recommend him to all my friends and family.

I am sorry to post a negative review because Brandon was very kind. He was warm and welcoming. As a background, I am a Boston marathoner and elite runner. I was honestly getting the Groupom for the cheap sport’s massage because my training for next month’s race has been intense… but the Groupon came with the consultation and x-​rays. I know my body well and have visited many physical therapist over the years. But since the Groupon came with a consultation I decided to participate. Despite Brandon being a kind person, I have never believed that chiropractor practice was illegitimate until I visited him. He told me my pelvis was tilted which I understood prior to the visit. He then said because I had a baby that the vaginal birth caused it. I told him ii gave birth via c-​section and not vaginally. This threw off and he veered off the subject. I told him I wanted x rays because the groupon I purchased included them and he said I couldn’t because I was nursing. I told I had x rays while I was pregnant and that anywhere you read will tell you X-​rays are perfectly safe while nursing. It is a medical fact. you don’t go without dental x rays for years because you are having babies. However, he kept making excuses that I couldn’t have one though I persisted. I even suggested if it was in fact «dangerous» that I would pump and dump my breast milk. He didn’t want to amd told me he couldn’t do it. He then proceeded to have me perform resistance exercises as he pushed on my arms down while I pushed up. He told me this would indicate the presence of weakness on one side. He would tell me to turn my head and claimed that there was weakness on one side more than the other because of my lack of pushing against his arms as they were pushing down on mine. However, I notice he used different pressures to «diagnose my weakness,» if that makes sense. For my «weak» side he would tell me to resist but then he would use full body weight to push DOWN which made it harder for me to resist. On my «strong» side he would push towards my body and down instead on just straight down to make it seem like I was stronger. He would then asked me if I «saw that.» I just got a weird intuition or feeling that I was getting manipulated. This is my experience and I’m so sad that it is. From now on I will refer only to physical therapists because adjustments have never helped me but yoga and physical therapy have… aka the traditional and time tested procedures. The massage therapist was great though.

I had 4 auto accidents. Dr. Takahashi helped me with every one. He has helped me with everything from a bad wrist injury to terrible low back pain. I highly recommend seeing him.

This is a review not of Dr. Takahashi (whom I have never met) but of the massage therapists who work out of his practice. I went to see one of the masseuses Jennifer before Christmas for a free half hour massage I had won in a contest at work. I went and liked her immediately. She took me right on time and made the most of the half hour. Her technique was very good and I knew I wanted to go to her again. The staff was very nice and said if I booked a one hour with her, I would get that first massage for $ 29 and any others after that would be I believe $ 60 or $ 65. I decided to do that and made an appointment to see her again in a couple of weeks. The staff called me yesterday confirming my appointment with Jennifer (I was glad to see they do that) and I went today only to find that it was not Jennifer but another therapist named Zoula who would be working on me. I was very surprised and told her that I was told I would be seeing Jennifer. She apologized and said that Jennifer works every other Saturday. She told me I could leave (in a nice way) and see Jennifer another time. I was already there so I told her that I would stay. She had also taken me a few minutes late (10:10 rather than 10:00) so I asked if she would be massaging me for a full hour. She said, «Yes, a full hour». Her technique was a little stronger than what I prefer and I told her at one point to make it a little softer. She complied but it was still a little too strong for me. I can tell she is skilled, just not the best technique for me. When she said our appointment was done and left the room, I looked at the clock and saw that it was 10:57, not the full hour like she told me it would be. I paid and left. I am torn as I would like to go again and see Jennifer but I’m not sure I want to go again. Hope this review was helpful to those considering going to them for massages.

I threw my back out badly last summer and could not work for two weeks. I couldn’t even bend over to wash my face. I was referred to Dr. Takahashi by my acupuncturist who i LOVE… I trust her, so I tried him out. Now I refer all my massage clients to him! His rates are so affordable but that’s not why I love him. He not only really cares, but he is a walking wealth of information. He gets you in and out so you can get back to work. I feel like he really saved me so I can work and support my family. I absolutely LOVE his staff. They are so sweet and soft-​spoken. He also has a very good massage therapist on staff. My only regret is I wish I had met him much sooner.

Dr. Takahashi and his team are great. He knew almost immediately what my problem stemmed from and what can be done to address it. After suffering from tmj and facial pain for the last couple of years, and seeing numerous different md’s with no accurate diagnosis, he has brought a peace to myself but being able to explain what and why ! Thanks again, and mind you this just from a consultation !

This is my first Unilocal review — Brandon Takahashi was very cold and rude on my initial visit — could it be because I used a Groupon for the first visit? If these people resent Groupon users, they shouldn’t participate.

I’m going to admit that RS. has a point. A valid point. It does seem like a bit of a cult. Frankly, although I understand the idea of ongoing chiropractic care for some of us it is financial reality that we can only «afford» to come when we actually need it.
I went to Dr. B for several months after another chiropractor really messed me up. He totally fixed a shoulder issue I’ve had ongoing for a while and made a bit of a difference in the lower back pain which started after I saw «the other guy». He helped my knee a lot. I’d give his actual skill 5 stars.
I referred my husband and another friend and my husband was super unhappy at being «cracked» aggressively each time. He prefers a more gentle treatment and had said so.
Unfortunately I have to give his office communication, hard core sales pitching (he is careful not to do the selling himself but there are signs everywhere) and the sudden change in pricing policy mid treatment zero stars. When I started a single adjustment was $ 20 then it was my full copay $ 45? Not sure what happened. Especially when I see how much my insurance is paying out. If I could drop in anytime for $ 20 it might be different.
I also found it frustrating that some visits would last 3 minutes and other 40 depending on how busy the office is making it necessary (after my first parking ticket) to park at the Marshalls /​Starbucks shopping center a block away rather than buy an hour worth of parking just to be back outside 5 minutes later.

In February I started experiencing some significant lower back pain. I was concerned about what it could be, and since my health insurance isn’t the greatest, I figured I would try chiropractic first to see if that was the problem. I hadn’t been adjusted in some time.
I searched Groupon in tandem with Unilocal and settled on trying Dr. Takahashi. The Groupon deal was quite good, and even though it required three visits over five days, I was treated professionally: he had x-​rays taken and demonstrated the problems in my neck and explained how chiropractic could assist.
He has very inexpensive family plans and now my whole family visits 2 – 3 times a week. The original back pain is gone and my posture and alignment are in much better condition. Highly recommended for chiropractic on the Westside.

I’ve been going to Dr. Takahashi for over a year to help with chronic neck and shoulder pain. I used to need a 2 hour massage every week, but now all I need is 2 quick trips to Dr. T. After my insurance was used he offered a very affordable monthly plan so I could continue care. He is very patient and has great resources for natural care and healing.

VIP member of my maternity team!!!
Dr. Brandon is a saving grace.
I’ve seen him 1 – 2 times a week throughout my pregnancy. Never liked chiros before but he is always upbeat, I mean always. He has a healthful solution for everything and is very rooted in great nutrition. He’s made better recommendations for solutions to ease those little hickups along the pregnancy road than any of my other care providers.
He frees me of any blocks and discomforts (including digestive issues).
The office also worked with me financially to make sure I could afford the treatment I desired during this time.
Also — and I met a mom in the office one day who did this — if you are having a home birth and get stuck at some level of effacing, Dr. B will COME TO YOUR HOUSE and adjust you. The success stories are impressive :)
The staff is awesome. Go go go!!!
(And you should be able to get a your consultation (first visit) for free — just call ahead and make sure.)

I’ve been a client with Dr. Takahashi for about a year and a half.
Dr. Takahashi came to my labor after my 8lb 4oz baby was stuck in the birth canal for 3 hours. My contraction power was decreasing and I was fading out of strength. Takahashi did a series of adjustments between my contractions, speeding them up and noting the best position to deliver in. After he arrived it was an hour that I delivered my baby boy from the squat position in my apartment bedroom. Dr. Takahashi saved me from having a vacuum birth or being transported to the hospital for a c-​section.
Dear Dr. Takahashi, I thank you with all my heart.

Brandon Takahashi is an excellent chiropractor. He is competent and patient and takes the time to explain things to me, and I admit that I am sort of a high maintenance patient. His office has a positive vibe and his staff are friendly. They also accept insurance, which for me, sealed the deal.
Parking at Takahashi Chiropractic can be tricky (as parking often is in Los Angeles), but when I don’t feel like parking at a meter (which there are plenty of), I find that I can get by through parking in nearby store parking lots (now that I am a regular, my visits are very brief and I can be out within 10 minutes after my adjustment). Please check him out. My consultation and initial exam were FREE, and I felt that he spent time explaining the issue and answering all my questions. He is great.

I started my adjustments after I had a car accident. I didn’t know what to expect about chiropractic care but he was very good at explaining how it works. During the first visit, he did resistance and range of motion tests. He also made baseline x-​rays on the areas that are affected.
I also like the part where he does health teaching before starting the whole treatment. He touched base on how medications (prescription or over the counter) affect our system. He also discussed how important keeping the body alkaline everyday.
He helped me a great deal. I’ve only had about 13 sessions and I noticed an improvement in my lower back and cervical area.
Also note that he has a very friendly staff.
The only reason I gave four stars is because of the parking. I wish services like this has a private parking for customers. But what can I expect, this is LA right? I’ve been coming three to four times a week and even though it’s easy to find metered parking areas, it still adds up.
Overall, I recommend Dr. Takahashi’s services.

LOVE this man! He knows so much in his feild and is so knowledgeable in so many other area’s as well. When going in to get my back adjusted, I mentioned that my stomach had been hurting, and he fixed that too! He is great!
The only reason I give 4 stars instead of 5 is because sometimes the office is a bit chaotic and full of people. But receptionists are great and so is the DR. so its makes up for that.
I have reffered ALL my friends to him.