Adams Avenue Integrative Health

I needed to schedule a chiropractic appointment, fast! So I checked the directory and I check on Unilocal and this place looked like the perfect place to go. It was close to my apartment and worked with my schedule. So I called the office on a Sat. and left a voice message. I received a call back shortly –thumbs up–
I talked to Ryan. He asked me a few questions and I told him that I was using my insurance plan through Kaiser. So he asked me a few more questions and he said all they would need to do is verify my insurance plan and I would be good to go for an appointment on Tuesday. I made sure that I was going to be charge the co-​pay I was told from my insurance, which was $ 15. Ryan told me that I would need to pay for the appointment before hand, basically asking me for payment of their normal price of $ 45. I told him that I was not comfortable doing that because my copay is $ 15. Ryan reassured me that I was only going to pay $ 15 and that I would be seen on Tuesday. After the call I was relieved because I was in pain, my neck and my shoulder was hurting.
So Tuesday comes along and I received a call 1 hour before the appointment from Bri (spelling??). She called to ask about my insurance info, which I already had gone through with Ryan. She basically asked the same questions and told me that the office STILL NEEDED verify my insurance for the $ 15 copay. At this point I was mad because 1. They didn’t check my insurance prior to Tuesday 2. They called me 1 HOUR before my appointment! I had to call them back 30 min prior to my appointment to even see if it was worth me rushing from work to get to my appointment. Turned out they were still not able to verify it and had to cancel my appointment. Bri offered to reschedule but I definitely did not want to move forward with scheduling another appointment with this office since they did not do their do diligence in getting my info prior to my appointment to get the proper care needed, which is really too bad because I really liked the way Ryan was professional with me on my initial call.

I wanted to have a good experience here, but it was really awful. On a recent Thursday morning, I had a 10 minute free phone consult with (Naturopath) Dr. Fowl, which was okay, but she seemed unwilling to say much (for free). Dr. Fowl told me that I would get a call in a few minutes from her office staff to schedule the appointment.
An hour went by and no one called.
So I called them (again) and spoke with Breanna Erickson. She offered me a one-​hour intake appointment to see Dr. Fowl later that day at 5PM. I had to change my own schedule around a lot to be able to come at 5PM, but I made the necessary phone calls.
Later that day, Breanna called me to say that Dr. Fowl wouldn’t see me the same day that we had the phone consult. I questioned that and asked to speak with Dr. Fowl. Breanna became really nasty and said that she wouldn’t be available all day.
I told Breanna how I had to rearrange my schedule to be able to come to the 5PM appointment, and again asked to speak with Dr. Fowl when she had a break. At this point, Breanna completely changed her story. Now she said, «Dr. Fowl has to leave at 5:30PM so she can’t see you anyway.»
What a change of story.
What unprofessionalism.
Why would Breanna book me for an intake appointment that didn’t exist? Why did Breanna change her story so quickly? Why did Breanna get so nasty and defensive?
I again asked to speak with Dr. Fowl, and Breanna said that she wasn’t available. I explained that I wasn’t feeling well and would really appreciate being seen for that half an hour today. Now Breanna changed her story yet again.
Now she told me that Dr. Fowl has to leave at 5:15PM.
Amazing isn’t it? How Breanna had 3 different explanations for why I couldn’t have the appointment that she made for me that morning and for which I moved my schedule around to be able to come?
I pointed out to Breanna how her story had changed 3 times and she got even more unprofessional and defensive. I asked then to speak with Ryan Altman, Director of the Clinic. Breanna said that he was unavailable. I asked her if I could leave a message for him. She said, «No. I am the Operations Manager here and I handle the appointments.»
At this point, I gave up.
The next day, I left messages for Ryan Altman and Dr. Fowl to call me back.
I never heard from either one of them.
This was one of the most unprofessional and unpleasant experiences I have ever had with healthcare providers. I am so glad they showed their true colors so quickly, as I would never go here again.
The following day, a friend recommended another naturopathic practitioner. I have been seeing her since and the experience is exactly the opposite of this one… and her fees are much more reasonable, she accepts my insurance and her support staff are helpful and kind.

I did not have a good experience at this office. Today would have been my first chiropractic treatment with Dr. McCann. However, because I would not sign arbitration release forms for acupuncture and naturopathy, neither of which treatment I was getting, he would not treat me, saying he «wasn’t comfortable» with either my not signing or my adding the fact that these modalities would not be received today (changes to contracts are made all the time and are perfectly legal when initialed by the change-​maker). When I go to a hospital, I don’t have to sign releases for treatments that I will not get; same at my health clinic. It is ridiculous to require entry into a legal contract for services which will not be rendered. I certainly won’t pursue any form of treatment at a place that prefers to let someone continue in pain if that person will not sign releases for modalities neither wanted nor scheduled.

This place is relaxing and affordable and Robyn is a great accupuncturist. This would elsewise be a 5 star review, but, I went in for a chiro treatment an instead mostly got a 30 minute presentation about methylation and felt it would have been nice to know in advance to expect a 30 min power point about their consent and chiropractic practices. While I can’t speak to the validity of methylation, i just think I feel my expectations should have been better set in advance of the appointment. The methylation pitch went on too long even after I expressed I wasn’t interested and if that’s going to be the whole basis of care then let people know up front.

I disloacted my thumb and couldn’t afford health care. I received Acupuncture everyday for a week and I now have full function. I am forever grateful.

Great service, appointments are always available. Great punctuality with appointments. Great people it’s really nice to try alternative healing, with people that actually listen to you. It’s great option for people looking for something different other than the normal. Great job!

I’ve seen Dr. Dave fairly regularly for 4 years now. I’ve seen many chiropractors, some once, some for years, but none as long as Dr. Dave. His approach is gentle and thorough.
All of the services offered at Adams ave. are provided by talented professionals. The sliding scale allows for everyone to have access to high quality alternative heath care while also contributing to community outreach. Win Win.

Most affordable naturopathic medicine and TCM visits! You’re also contributing to a non-​profit project that provides free-​to-​low-​cost services for underserved communities in San Diego. They’re awesome! There is tea for you to relax with while you wait. Family friendly, too.

Adams Avenue Integrative Health is fantastic! Dr. Dave goes above and beyond to relieve people’s pain. He’s very holistic which means he treats the underlying causes of pain and not just the pain. I’ve also used acupuncture and massage services and have always felt so much better. I recommend this place to every person I meet who’s in pain. I’m a fan for life!

Adams Avenue Integrative Health Center is amazing. It provides an amazing healing resource in the community with incredible practitioners we are blessed to have this Establishment

I receive acupuncture twice a month here, and it has helped me beyond what I had imagined possible. I feel comfortable and easy in expressing all my health problems, as my healers are always more than willing to explore with me every nook and cranny that has any influence on my overall state of health.
Before stepping foot, I was quite cynical to whether or not acupuncture could help my particular ailment. I am a 22 year old female experiencing dreaded irregular menstrual cycles. Throughout my life, I have gone to several doctors whose (not surprisingly) only other alternative was to get on birth control. I experimented with this a couple times, with different levels of hormones, and still I was never satisfied. They completely affected me in ways I don’t quite understand, and left me in a lot of fluctuating cycles of just about everything female. Finally I decided to take a holistic approach, and couldn’t be more relieved. I’m not going to go into detail about the specifics, but let’s just assume that it brought my faith in healing to the next level.
I hope that more and more will come to see the spirit of a healer and their ability to help one’s body self heal. The staff is great, will treat you with respect, and have more than plenty of nice feelings to give away! They are AWESOME!

Love coming here, and have been a few years now! The people are always super friendly and the work is great. Recently found out they take my work insurance too!
There are a few locations which makes it nice, but I’ve been coming to this one for awhile now so am used to driving the distance an the rapport has been built.
This is not a spa style treatment facility, it’s an open floor plan but the massage rooms are completely seperated and nobody can see you undress (read another review so thought i’d address it). It is a different experience and honestly took me a little bit to get used to but come monthly for a chiro appt and weekly for a table acupuncture and it’s become normal. I think it’s just because everyone is conditioned a certain way it seems «weird».
I love what they do for the community and plan to keep coming back as much as I can!

My wife treated me to a massage here for Father’s Day. I had never been here, but to know more about the organization, I appreciate what they do to help the community and low-​income people.
The receptionist was really nice and friendly. The «rooms» are connected and offers privacy, but not too much.
The massage itself was great. The therapist did a really solid job. But she wasn’t very friendly. She led me to the room and asked me if I have any areas that are really troubling me. I answered «No, just my whole body in general.» She then left without even giving me instructions on whether to undress or not. She came back in, and expected me to be ready. I told her I didn’t know I was suppose to undress…
And during the massage, nothing at all was said, until the end where she simply said, «Thank you» and left.
So to sum it up: The massage was 4/​5, but the service was horrible (other than the receptionist).

Aja gave me a Fantastic full body massage today! I know I’ll be back.

After only one visit, I am a HUGE fan.
I was referred to this clinic by my acupuncturist, and some other close friends, for a chiropractic adjustment and evaluation. I was pleased to see I could request my 1^st appointment online, but chose instead to book over the phone.
I found the location with ease, found street parking even easier, and was asked to sign a few consent forms, standard fare for this kind of visit. They had emailed me new patient forms ahead of time which I completed prior to my appointment which saved me a lot of time.
Dr. McCann is fantastic! A thorough chiropractor who relies on a wide variety of gadgets and expertise to get to the root of the problem. He performed a full diagnostic assessment on me, and performed a couple of adjustments. he evaluated me as a whole person not just a targeted symptom which was very comforting. I was instantly at ease with him and feel confident in his abilities.
The facilities themselves are not «open» as described by other reviewers. The chiro room is a little small, and I saw the acupuncture chairs in another room when I passed through to use the restroom. They are separate rooms, but adjoin so patients will sometimes walk through the edge of one room to get to another. It didn’t bother me in the slightest, especially since I have been to other «high end» chiropractors who utilize the same or similar setups for their practices.
The sliding scale for treatment makes their services highly affordable, and despite this I feel I received a very high level of care; both from the front desk and Dr. Dave. Their new patient special of $ 100 for 3 visits is a steal and I will continue to see Dr. McCann for treatment. Their online appointment schedule is super easy to use, and I have already scheduled my visits for the next 2 weeks!

The heath center is a blessing that I am extremely grateful to have in my life. I have been a patient here for over and year and have received nothing but top notch health care from friendly and patient professionals who really CARE! The sliding scale makes it possible for me to seek treatment that I would not otherwise be able to afford.
Dr. Dave has gone above and beyond time and time again to ensure that I left feeling relief. He has taken the time to e-​mail and call me when I had questions as well — no doctor does that anymore. It is a very personal approach that I find refreshing in an age of digital convenience.
I have received acupuncture from Dr’s Don and Erich and have found both to be personable and professional. Sessions with both of them have yielded significant improvement in my back pain.
For massage I have seen Sean a few times and have been quite happy with the results.
I have been treated for everything to from common back pain, to injuries from yoga and hiking to a parasitic infection I acquired overseas. Every single time I have left healthy and happy. I cannot recommend the integrative health center enough, it is an amazing place full of experienced and friendly practitioners who share a passion for health and wellness. Thank you to Ryan, Dave, Don, Erich, Sean and everyone who works there for providing the services you do!

This remains my favorite health clinic I have been to of any kind. My most important reason: results. They have such an interesting approach and talented staff. It’s wonderful that they’re able to keep their prices so low.

I had a terrible, terrible cough for over 3 months, had seen two different (western med) doctors, was completely dependent on inhalers, cough syrups, prescriptions– had tried antibiotics, various steroids. It kept me from sleeping, was becoming an issue at work, and was interfering with my social life.
Went to Adams Avenue Integrated Health out of desperation (and a recommendation from a friend… still… I was a little skeptical), and saw Erich. Had a minor acupuncture session (my first), and was recommended an herbal supplement. Literally, 3 days. my cough was gone. GONE. Talk about a change in life quality. I can’t overstate my gratitude!

I have been seeing the practitioners at AAIH for about 2 years now. I started seeing them because of a diagnosis of fibromyalgia and a workers comp injury that would not heal. I started with acupuncture and regular appointments with Dr. Dave McCann for Chiropractic and Nutritional therapy. The results that Ive experienced have been amazing and life changing. I feel better physically, mentally, spiritually and energetically. I feel the best that I have ever in years. The practitioners here really do care about your health and well being in every way. I am always treated extremely well by everyone and every time I walk out the door after a treatment I feel better. That is priceless to me.

Love these folks — Dr. Dave McCann, DC, the chiropractor is the best I’ve ever had… very gentle, no rack ‘em crack ‘em here. And the treatments last. His wife does energy healing that’s outstanding.
The place is too small, but other than that I love it and would recommend it to anyone.