Ptak Family Chiropractic & Wellness Center

I am not one for long reviews. Both the doctor and his assistant who comes into the room with you are unprofessional at best. The doctor, himself, is nearly sexually harassing at worst. I had very high hopes for this doctor, but was beyond disappointed. I felt uncomfortable around him and I am not easily shaken. I am shocked at all of the good reviews. Absolutely shocked.

Dr. Ptak has changed my life for the best. I train in brazilian jiu jitsu and i need my body in tip top shape. I wouldn’t think id be healthy now if it wasn’t for his works. i recommend everyone to him and his staff.

Dr Ptak. …loves what he does, he helps people. …everyday.
For me I’m 40% disable or 60% able.
Dr.Ptak helped me see that, it’s like having a new pair of glasses. I’m able to work as a mechanic in own business. With regular adjustments my pain is at my lowest in years…
It’s that simple… so I’ve been taught
By a real humanitarian! Thank you Dr. Jeffrey Ptak dc, ma

MIRACLE WORKERS. Never in my life have I had such a nurturing, healing experience as I have had each time I’ve been treated at Ptak Family Chiropractic. I went initially for a knee injury that had been causing intense pain for 2 months. After the very first session with Dr. Ptak and Edward, I feel such immediate and profound pain relief that I literally wept with joy. Then, with just two quick adjustments, Dr Ptak somehow (I think it’s MAGIC!) fixed a pinching neck pain that I’ve had for probably a decade. He spends real time with you, making you feel like you’re the only person he’s treating… even in the midst of a busy afternoon and a full office. He explained my xrays and physiology in a way that made perfect sense and helped me understand the causes of my injury and how we will go about healing it. This man has bedside manner par excellence. Amazingly, EVERY person working there is genuinely cheerful and kind (and exceptionally competent). As an cynical East Coaster, I’m always a bit suspicious of new-​agey SoCal stuff («wellness center?»… damn hippies!). As an overweight person (diagnosis «fattius majorus»), I’ve had traumatic experiences with doctors that make it nearly impossible to ever feel safe or comfortable in a medical context. This is all to say that I do not trust medical professionals easily, if at all. But somehow (again, I suspect MAGIC), from the very first moment I called and spoke to Lisa to make an appointment, I’ve felt completely at ease here. Weirdly not self-​conscious, or nervous, or scared. This is a minor miracle. I cannot recommend Ptak Chiropractic highly enough, and I only wish I’d found them sooner!

I’ve known Dr Ptak for awhile and he’s also smiling and happy to see his patients. He knows his stuff and is very interested in his patients care. He has very friendly staff that are in tuned with insurance and your billing inquires. My back, knees, feet, hips feel so much better because of his adjustments and fine tuning. I highly recommend Dr Ptak for your overall health regimen.

Dr. Ptak has changed my life. I had never been to a chiropractor before and he was my last hope before surgery. I had a horrible disc injury and was without hope. He is one of the kindest and most attentive doctors I have ever been to!

Dr. Ptak has helped me over the years, primarily helping get rid of sciatica symptoms. He was able to help me get rid of pain I never thought would go away.

After a few injuries and a car accident occurred in my life, a friend suggested I see Dr Ptak, and it was absolutely the right decision. I’m only sad that my insurance doesn’t currently cover chiropractic services. I had major hip issues (hip was falling out of joint, often… very painful!), a lower back disc issue, and beginning stages of arthritis in my neck, all of which i was very consistently treated for. I’m looking forward to June when my insurance changes and I can begin visiting again, Dr. Ptak is a kind and spiritual individual, very interested in the overall result of his patients, he is actually concerned with healing. My hips and back function normally now compared to when I began my treatment a few years ago, and I deal with much less pain on a daily basis than I used to. Very thankful. Wish he had an office on the Eastside!

To start with, let me just say that I feel like my life is being saved. For the first time in I don’t know how long, I don’t feel shitty and that is directly due to Dr. Ptak, no ifs, ands, or buts.
I wrote the above 8 months ago after having seen Dr. Ptak for about 2 months, but I never finished the review. However, I had the innate belief that major changes were already happening to me. Currently, I feel better than I have in almost 20 years… all the way around.
Well, apparently I have issues with finishing things, because here I sit 4 months after the last unfinished part of my review… but now, for real, I’m posting:
Honestly, I have had, a huge pain in my lower back since Sunday, and it’s now Wednesday. Seriously, really bad, sleep-​impairing pain. Today, I exacerbated it by spending an hour on my feet teaching 75 youngsters how to throw and catch. By time I got to my chiropractor, Jeff Ptak, and sat down, the pain was ridiculous and I had a bad wave of dizziness and just a real malaise. An amazing neck adjustment followed by ice, rest, a low back adjustment, more ice, and some old fashioned love and care, and I walked out feeling 98% perfect. I love you, Dr. Jeff, and everything you’ve done and do for me. To call you my life saver doesn’t even come close, it really doesn’t.

I never write reviews, but this is a situation where I feel compelled to. We have known Dr. Ptak for years, since my first pregnancy. He has practically known my kids since before they were born. Dr. Ptak helped with every one of them, from twisted ankles, dislocated shoulders, and all alike. He was able to turn my breached daughter, so I was able to give a vaginal delivery of my second and third child, after I have had a cesarian with my first (that was before I knew Ptak). But what really compelled me to write this review, is what he did just last week: my now 6 year old daughter, decided to flip forward and sprained her neck. It was so bad that she could not get up and walk without my assistance because she was in too much pain. She also was not able to straighten her head at all. Of course it all happens on weekends;) Dr. Ptak left his own family on his day off, and drove to our house. He spent about half an hour very gently and patiently talking to my daughter and getting her to relax. He massaged the area and finally did an adjustment. It was an answered prayer — Theona was able to straighten her neck and move freely. The craziest thing is, he didn’t charge us a dime for the visit. Doctors are great, but some like Jeffrey Ptak care beyond what’s expected. Wow!!!
He has been adjusting my daughters neck every day for the past week, and she has exceeded all expectations of speedy recovery.
Thank you Dr. Ptak!
Thank God for you!

I had given up on chiropractic when I was introduced to Jeff. A visit with him brings significant relief to my neck stiffness and pain. And he has a heart as big as Texas.

My midwife recommended I visit Dr. Ptak to help prepare for my upcoming home birth. Prior to my first visit, I’d never felt my baby kick on the left side of my body. I had never considered chiropractic care as I do not have back pain or bad posture but I was intrigued about aiding my baby to be in a proper position for an uncomplicated home birth. The morning after my visit I felt my baby kick on my left! I was very impressed. I’ve gone 3 times now and after every visit I feel my baby play more and more on my left than ever before! I’m due Nov.1 and plan to go once or twice weekly up until the birth.
I also want to mention, Dr. Ptak looked at my body during the first visit and noticed that I held my head in a way such a way that my left eye was a tad lower than my right. He cautiously asked «Does one of your parents have a spinal deviance?» I was shocked but said, «Yes, my mother has scoliosis!» He looked relieved and said «I’m glad you said scoliosis, I didn’t want to throw that word around.» Dr. Ptak even knew which way my mom’s spine curves based on my posture (and I’m often complimented on my good posture, this was a very minor misalignment in me). Given, there are lots of people with back problems in the world, yet I was impressed he knew the direction of my mom’s curvature and that he was bold enough to assert it could be a parent, not just a «family member» with the condition.
I told this story to my mom and she insisted she needed to meet him next time she visits (she lives in AZ). We just went today and Dr. Ptak and his assistant Eduard spent a good amount of time acquainting themselves with my mom’s history and ailments to assess her needs and even offered to work with her chiropractor in Arizona to set up a better exercise regimen for her to follow! Mom is going back every day until she leaves for home! It was encouraging to see my mom get this care and to have Dr. Ptak and his team work so attentively with her.

I feel blessed to have found Dr. Ptak. He is highly skilled at what he does, and his office is an awesome place where Edward and Yesenia can help you navigate the many tools (wobbly chair, PTLMS machine, etc.) to get the best adjustment possible. I was an athlete for a long period in my life, and non-​athlete for awhile too. In addition, I have worked in the interior design/​furniture sales industry for over 10 years. I have had my fair share of lifting furniture, but my back didn’t hurt until I had my baby girl two and a half years ago. I guess I was leaning over too much while nursing her, wearing her in the front pack too much, or it could have been the fact that I had a C-​Section to have her. I went to a Chiropractor who specializes in treating women during pregnancy and after. I wasn’t able to see the main Doctor, and they told me I couldn’t be adjusted because my muscles were too tight. After a massage and high priced bill, I walked away feeling worse. My neighbors told me to see Dr. Ptak right away, and to bring my baby (who was only 8 weeks or so). The second I got to Dr. Ptak’s I got adjusted right away, and my baby was adjusted as well. My husband, myself, and our daughter get adjusted regularly and it has made such a difference in our lives. My back pain went away within 1 week, but I continue to go to support my overall health and thyroid (I have been hypothyroid for approx. 15 years). The adjustments Dr. Ptak does work so well that I need to adjust my thyroid medication since my thyroid is working for the first time in a long time. My daughter’s Pediatrician said that her feet are the most balanced he has seen which makes my husband and I happy that she gets adjusted. If you are looking for a Chiropractor who is highly skilled and friendly, look no further than Dr. Ptak.

Needless to say, it is no coincidence that Dr. Ptak has received impeccable reviews from his patients. He is one of the kindest, most genuine, honest, and knowledgeable doctor I have had the pleasure of working with. He is in the business of educating those of us who are misinformed about health and wellness by teaching us holistic, comprehensive information about how our bodies can heal ourselves if we take care of ourselves from inside out. He is not just about masking the symptoms as most western practitioners. I am grateful he is my doctor and he has an impeccable staff as well. His cheerful spirit is positively contagious. He is also very affordable.
Be blessed Dr. Ptak and team!

I’m a new patient and have been going to Dr Ptak’s chiropractor office for the past 2 weeks.
From day one I felt very comfortable because Dr Ptak and his entire staff are really nice, knowledgable and professional.
After my adjustments they made sure to explain the proper form and technique for me to to follow at home and they took their time explaining everything thoroughly. It’s not just about chiropractic adjustments to them it’s more about their patients total well being they care about. I specially liked the follow up phone call after my first visit to make sure that I was doing good and that I understood about my injury. The office is a bit of a drive for me but I don’t mind it because I know I am being taken care of by people who care.

I am a strong believer of alternative medicine. Being in the medical field, i promote and support health and wellness through natural means.
Dr. Ptak was one of most amazing people I have ever met. As realistic as he is, he didn’t give me false hope but I was given the plan of care that is programmed to meet my optimal health. He is super knowledgable and a master himself for what he does. I love his positive energy!
The office manager was personable and introduced to various exercises and warm ups. I can tell that he knew what he was doing and perfected it! They also offer nutrition classes. Cool!
The office is located in the business street of Sawtelle. Office was clean. Rehab rooms were neat. Parking was not a problem at all.
So then for the first 2 sessions that I had, I have felt the significant change already. Such an awesome experience!
I highly recommend this place to all!

Dr. Ptak is a god sent! My neck and shoulders have been giving me problem for about 3 weeks and he was able to help me get rid of it in one session. There is no one else I will ever go to again. EVER.

#1: FIRST OF ALL… these «1 star» reviews down below are totally ridiculous. I’ve never met a more HONEST CHIROPRACTOR than Dr. Ptak (I’ve been going to chiropractors for the last 11 years in multiple states so I should know).
#2: Dr. Ptak is one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met in California. He is an EXPERT in his field. I’ve been to many chiropractors out here and a lot of them have no clue what they are doing. *I grew up in the northeast where medical care is generally far superior (ask anyone who has traveled the US).
#3: Dr. Ptak actually rehabilitates his patients with a custom program based on their current level of spinal fitness. Most chiropractors seem to have the philosophy that «one size fits all» for their patients… I’ll tell you, that’s far from true! I have been receiving the «Pettibon System» treatment (look it up for more insight). The «Pettibon System» takes into account Physiology, which most chiropractic methods overlook.
#4: I used to go exclusively to «Gonstad» Chiropractors for many years… eventually that method stopped working for me. Luckily I was referred to Dr. Ptak and am now on the road to a full recovery. I was in a car accident 11 years ago and another car accident 3 months ago. It has been quite a painful journey since the initial accident, but I feel myself regaining strength and I can actually warm up every morning with ease now. Keeping the spine and sacrum loose is VERY IMPORTANT on a daily basis, especially if you have a pre-​existing injury. Without Dr. Ptak’s treatment; it’s possible I wouldn’t even be able to work right now. Anyone with chronic lower back pain probably has an idea of what I’m talking about… if not, you are fortunate!
BOTTOM LINE: Dr. Ptak is a True Professional!
His staff is beyond courteous and very knowledgeable with insurance forms etc. etc. As long as I remain in LA county I will be coming to Ptak Wellness for treatment. Great environment, great energy, central location right off the 405 @ Olympic blvd. Enough said!

I’m happy I met Dr. Ptak. I had pretty much stopped going to chiropractors for years because I couldn’t find one I liked until now. His office staff, who is very nice, worked with me to find a monthly plan that is very affordable, so now I can go on a regular basis and it has really been improving my overall health and well-​being.
Dr. Ptak is upbeat, positive, and fun and I always leave feeling better and happier than when I came in. He is kind and heart-​centered and really cares for and uplifts his patients. He is the best chiropractor for me that I have found and I am appreciating adding chiropractic care to my other health care modalities, like acupuncture and nutritional response testing, cleansing, and my mostly organic, mostly vegan, raw, whole food life-​style.

WORST CHIROPRACTOR. I’m NOT a fan at all. I found Ptak to be rude and condescending.
The first questions to me were if I was referred to him or the other doctor and if I found him on Unilocal or not? I totally felt the rube between Ptak and the other chiropractor, Dr. Fish. Why are they even in the same office is mind blowing. I just felt some bad energy going on. Be careful, because it’s an issue I was hit with;
1) who referred you? and 2) are you with the right doctor or not?
I came late (we’re talking minutes) because I went in through the wrong door and I got a lecture about how and why I got confused about what door to go into. I apparently came in the back way.
Blah Blah Blah.…
He brags about how busy he is. NOT.
He doesn’t have much in the way of therapies and such. The other half of the office where both doctors share the xray room is Hugh and warm feeling, not cramped and confined as Ptak’s area is.
Wish I never met him.