Aaron Tjogas, DC

I am so thankful I found Dr. Tjogas tucked away in quiet Montara, just a mile from my house. I had my first appointment at the beginning of the month, and have now seen him twice, both times leaving extremely impressed.
I have had chronic back pain since I was very young, and used to see a chiropractor when I was ~10 years old. Unfortunately my childhood chiropractor was very rough, popped my entire back each time and sent me on my way. From what I remember, it was very painful and uncomfortable so I decided not to return to a chiropractor due to a lingering fear.
Recently my back pain has flared up so much that I finally decided to pursue chiropractic help again. I am so glad I did. Dr. Tjogas made me feel instantly at ease. His professional, informative, calm, and comforting demeanor is exactly what I needed. He takes his time to explain every little thing he’s doing, and to assess your history and the current status of your body. Then he patiently works through tissue knots, preparing to make small adjustments, in only the areas that need it.
I cannot recommend him enough. It is obvious at all times how much he enjoys his work, and that positivity is infectious and makes such a difference. I have definitely found a chiropractor for life!

Dr. Tjogas is a rare gem! If you suffer from chronic pain and immobility, then Dr. Tsogas will be amazing you too! I suffered from a 20 year injury that essentially had my entire shoulder immobile. In addition I had horrible sciatica that had been actively hurting for 8 years. I couldn’t lift our 3 year old anymore and I couldn’t really drive without being in agony. In 8 sessions I was starting to move again, now 4 months later, I can honestly say I am well on my way to being pain free. As for the arm, 3 – 4 day stents now without pain, which for me hasn’t happened in 20 years. My mobility is about at 90% now, and the sciatica really is down to maybe a little pain once a week!
It is a miracle.
I His combination of soft tissue mobilization work, and then his incredibly specific adjustments are truly rare. I have seen bay area practitioners and have never found anyone with such effective techniques. He often will not adjust the entire area but rather one little spinal joint… it’s amazing! I don’t know how he does it. I am not exaggerating either. If you have given up, and you need someone who is a joyful, caring, kind and extremely knowledgeable well practiced healer… you have found your guy!
His Schedulista online scheduler does take a little patience to get in, but once you do you won’t be disappointed.

Being in the health profession myself for over 20 years I have had the opportunity to try countless body therapies and healing modalities. I can’t say enough about competence and knowledge of Dr Tjogas to heal and restore health in the body.
He has helped me eliminate persistent numbness and tingling in my feet, as well as eliminate chronic low back pain.
His treatments are very comprehensive and customized which makes all the difference. This is no quick «snap, crackle, pop» adjustment style. Rather using slow techniques of muscular release which allow gentle adjustments to happen.
It’s a treat each session and I leave feeling better and better each visit! I’m very grateful to have such profound shifts in such a short time. Will never go back to accepting chronic pain and discomfort… thanks to Dr Tjogas!

Dr. Aaron Tjogas has changed my life!
Upon my first visit, he made me feel very comfortable that I had come to the right place; he did a very in depth assessment, all the while taking notes. When we first met, I hobbled in as a very pregnant lady with all kinds of aches and pains. I could tell that he was assessing my current state and acknowledging previous injuries. I felt truly cared for for! With help from Aaron, I was able to continue working for nearly the entirety of my pregnancy, practically pain free.
Dr. Aaron doesn’t just crack your back and send you on your way. He actually feels out the muscle groups and makes sure that all the parts of your back are working properly, not just the bones.
I have referred countless friends, family and clients to Aaron and no one has ever been disappointed; he’s has rave reviews from everyone. My husband, who has a long standing mountain biking injury, only felt relief after changing from his chiropractor to Aaron.
The office is in a great location, on Main Street in Montara, just about across the street from the bakery. I love to head over there after an adjustment to grab a snack. Aaron always plays the best music, giving the office a very comfortable atmosphere. His beautiful and talented wife is a chiropractor too so I often see her working as well. The office is very clean and not cluttered, which makes my Type A personality very happy!
Did I mention that he is just an all around great man too? He has a great personality and is very clever. Not to mention, he’s pretty easy on the eyes.
Aaron’s style of chiropractic care is unlike anyone else’s as far as I have witnessed. Over the years, I have met with about 10 different chiropractors, but none of them have had the impact on my well being as Aaron has. If you are suffering from a new injury or an old one, do yourself a favor and book an appointment with Aaron today. His online scheduler makes it very easy. :)

I have been to numerous chiropractors spanning 30 years, and I have never experienced the kind of care that Aaron provides. He is by far the best chiropractor and one of the most amazing healers I have ever been to. And, he’s an absolutely fantastic person. I have had pain and extreme tension in my neck, shoulders and back for years and within a couple visits I feel better than I have in a very long time. Thank you Aaron.

I have been going to chiropractors for over 15 years and have had care from many excellent (and some not so excellent) chiropractic doctors. Aaron was highly recommended by a close friend and because he is a Montara local I had to try him out. Let me tell you that Aaron is a role model that all chiros should follow, he is AWESOME. I have back and neck issues that go back years and he has identified and is treating those issues head on with great success. He is one strong dude, and is using a deep muscle technique that is working a treat for me, my previous chiro could never do this. He is a true healer.

I recently moved from the East Bay to the San Mateo Coast and had to leave behind a remarkable chiropractor that I had been seeing for four years. I chose Dr. Aaron as a result of his positive Unilocal reviews. His work has exceeded every expectation I had set for a new chiropractor (and I am extremely particular about my chiropractic care!). Dr. Aaron has a unique and very thorough approach. I felt immediate relief to «chronic» issues and over the three months I’ve been seeing him regularly I have experienced long-​standing changes to my body. He listens to what you have to say and does not apply a cookie-​cutter approach to his work. Dr. Aaron is smart, kind and a complete pleasure to be around. If you want to heal your body (and even your spirit!), I highly recommend visits to Dr. Aaron Tjogas!

I was barely able to walk in the door after suffering for 5 days with horrendous back spasms, and I walked out nearly pain free an hour later. Highly recommended!

I almost never write reviews, but my experience with Dr. Aaron Tjogas was so amazing I have to share it. After hearing about what he did for my daughter, her boyfriend, her best friend (who had been told that only surgery could help her), and their families, I had already been planning to visit him. An incapacitating shoulder pain with tingling and numbness down to my fingers made it urgent. Kaiser could not help me at all, other than to give me a numbing injection.
My crisis occurred over the holidays, but Aaron went out of his way to see me, even coming in on a Saturday morning when he was leaving for vacation. He was able to quickly find the source of the problem, explain it to me, and begin to treat it. His work with me over the course of a week enabled me to go from being in excruciating pain to being able to use my arm again. I will continue to see him.
Aaron is a genuinely caring and compassionate person, as well as a highly skilled practitioner. He uses different modalities, muscle/​tendon manipulation, adjustments and «active release.» I cannot recommend him highly enough!

Dr. Tjogas truly is as good as it gets. I have been through years of physical therapy and countless chiropractors. No one comes has come even close to him.
Far more than a chiropractor, he is a true healer. He is both personable and highly professional.
I’m very active, push my body hard, and have had my share of injuries, plus scoliosis, spinal stenosis, impinged shoulders, several ruptured discs, etc…
After his adjustments, which include advanced studies in shoulders, etc, my body and spirit are relaxed and I continue to live a highly active and fulfilling life.

I’ve been to many chiropractors in my life. Most were the crack and snap variety– something that for me, wasn’t very effective. I was reluctant to try again until I met Aaron. Aaron is probably the best overall whole body practitioners that I have ever gone to. He addresses the whole body, listens carefully, and adjusts the treatment, care he gives to the situation. I could go on and on but two specific treatments come to mind. I had a lifelong sciatica condition that Aaron cleared up for me with muscle manipulation. A recent rotator cuff injury (shoulders are his specialty) was treated, again with muscle manipulation. By the time I left his office, I could raise my arm. Can’t say enough about Aaron– he is by far the best I’ve ever been to.

Aaron is an exceptional chiropractor! He offers a variety of healing modalities, which takes the chiropractic experience to a whole new level. He takes his time, thoroughly gets to know his patients and follows up after visits via email and/​or phone.
I have seen a lot of chiropractors and Aaron is by far the best! His prices are also very reasonable, which makes it possible to see him on a regular basis.
Last but not least, he is a tremendously compassionate and kind person. If you are thinking about seeing him, don’t waste any more time pondering it. Just go! You won’t regret it!

Dr. Aaron is a wonderful chiropractor. He provides excellent care and has so much knowledge about the human body as a whole. I was a little nervous about going to another chiropractor after the last experience that I had, but he made me feel so comfortable and now I am actually excited to go get adjusted. Wonderful man and a great spirit and personality!

So I never really write reviews, but I felt compelled to leave something in hopes to help others who might be looking for a good chiropractor in the Moss Beach/​Pacifica area. I recently moved to the bay area and I was in a desperate need of a good chiropractor. Like with many other things, I trusted Unilocal and found Dr. Aaron who’s located less than a mile away from where I live. I thought, «you really can’t beat the proximity, why not give it a try?»
I will admit, so far, I have only had the initial exam and one adjustment session, but boy was I blown away by his professionalism, respectful approach, and thoroughness. He took his time understanding my history, and then did a thorough exam to establish the basics, then we did our first adjustment session. I have to say, I never expected how thorough he was with me and I very much appreciated how respectful and comfortable he made me feel.
I definitely plan to continue to see Dr. Aaron for future adjustments. But based on what I experienced from my first session, I’m sold! I hope others who might be in search of a good chiropractor give Dr. Aaron a try. I’ll come back and give an update maybe in a few weeks after I’ve had more sessions with him.

Dr. Tjogas is a chiropractor like no other I have ever met. I have been going to chiropractors for more than 26 years — seeing over a dozen. Some of them spent no more than 5 minutes with me, and some up to 30 minutes. Dr. Tjogas always spends at least 30 minutes and addresses all of my aches and pains, with a detailed explanation of the effected muscles, bones, and tendons and how he is helping them.
He has extraordinary insight and knowledge of how muscles groups work together and how they affect each other, and how they affect the spine — and he openly shares his knowledge which gives me confidence that he knows what he’s doing — and the results speak for themselves. After the 1.5 hour initial exam, the postural analysis with pictures and graphs (sent via email), and a complete, pinpoint, gentle, but accurate adjustment — I was sold.
Convinced this guy was cut from cloth, I have been back 10 times and signing up for weekly visits for the foreseeable future. You will not be disappointed. In fact, my wife who has always been skeptical and afraid of chiropractors and has had some chronic issues with her shoulders for more than 10 years — and tried rolfing and physical therapy — has finally found relief from Dr. Tjogas’ care. Even she can’t believe the rapid improvement she is experiencing. We have also recommended a friend in our town to Dr. Tjogas, and she reports nothing but the highest praise.
I have never written a Unilocal!review (but I have read many) and never felt compelled to write one, but due to my experiences with Dr. Tjogas, I feel almost obligated! This review may sound a bit over the top, but for a guy that’s been thru the wringer (I have had many broken bones and traumatic injuries), Dr. Tjogas has made a huge improvement in my mobility, pain levels, strength, and outlook. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Tjogas!
Sincerely,
Jim J.

Aaron Tjogas is an excellent chiropractor and an exceptional human being. My partner and I were in desperate need of an adjustment when we were in Half Moon Bay for the weekend. We took a wrong turn to our destination and found ourselves right in front of Aaron Tjogas’ office, and took it as a sign (in addition to the more tangible «open/​walk –ins welcome sign) that we should go in. He took the time to do a quick adjustment my partner, even though he was very busy, and instantly cured his throbbing headache. Without him, our weekend would have been very challenging. When we spontaneously walked in again on Monday evening so that I could be adjusted, he kept his office open late so that he could fit me in. He then proceeded to give me the most thorough and caring chiropractic treatment I’ve ever had, taking the time to explain everything as he proceeded. He even graciously spent additional time checking in on my partner’s adjustments. The whole time he was just so kind to us and we are very grateful that we stumbled across him serendipitously. Our only regret is that we don’t live close enough to see him regularly.

Dr. Aaron totally changed my feeling about chiropractic. I have NEVER found relief from a chiropractor until him. I was referred to him by my daughter and husband who were referred by a friend, who was referred by another friend. That says a lot right there. My daughter got super quick relief from her ulner nerve problems in her arm and now just checks in occasionally for maintenance. My husband totally is sold on his style, care and knowledge.
My regular doc was calling my condition hip bursitis in both hips for the last 1 ¹⁄₁₂ years, which it is, however the condition caused shooting pain down both sides of my legs from my hip, through my knees nearly to my feet, mainly when I tried to lay down or sleep. Their solution was a cortisone shot which I refused. The other thing they suggested is surgery to drain the bursa inflammation. Dr. Aaron spent so much time explaining what was happening and why and went right to work. His approach seemed way different than any chiro I had EVER seen. He seems to be untangling my nerves, tendons and ligaments which is what is causing my pain. Who knows how they ever got themselves in such a tangle. What did I do? I am a big walker and he says, one that is why it’s not worse, and two that’s why I am getting such good results. I have been going for sessions twice a week for a little over a month and I now have no pain at all down the sides of my legs and the pain can be pinpointed to just a small area on my hip sides and just inside my knees. That is a ton of progress. I am now coming just once per week and I feel like it’s just a matter of time before all relief is achieved.
Dr. Aaron Tjogas is awesome.

Dr. Aaron is everything great about all healers rolled into one person. He is a talented man with a generous approach. Outside the office it reads Coastside Chiropractic, but when you sit down for a session with Dr. Aaron you are receiveing way more than traditional Chriopractic work. He is knowledgable about the entire body, but also how powerful our minds are and how they are so closely associated with the healing process. When going to his office you are not only getting the physical connection, but a union of overall well being.
I have spend many years working with Chiropractors all of types, in their care and as an employee for various different reasons: sports injuries, car accidents, looking for balance. I feel so blessed to have found Dr. Aaron because he can address all of these issues and much more. He truly listens to you and your body. It’s great!

Dr. Aaron is amazing! I went to him for my first chiropractic session, and I was really impressed. He is very in tune with the human body — It’s almost as if he can see right to your bones. He can quickly assess stress and trauma that your body is carrying and work to fix it. I went in feeling very tired, with back and shoulder pain. He found blockages I was not even aware of. After a few adjustments I left feeling very energized! I would recommend him to anyone. He is incredibly nice and knowledgeable and truly wants to help people.