Element Wellness Center

This last April I was involved in a car accident that really messed up my back and neck. Immediately after seeing Dr. Hummel in the first week of treatment I started to feel less pressure and could finally sleep at night. His staff is amazing and they make you feel so comfortable. I even got my boyfriend to start going with me and we feel better than we ever have! Dr. Hummel is a life saver and truly cares about his patients!!!

About three years ago my wife insists I rush home from work and it sounded like she was having a major health problem. She says we needed to rush to the chiropractic office. I get there and take notice it’s a brand new building first tenant (he’s got a big nut for rent). We’re in the waiting area and there were four other couples there for what seemed like a time share sales presentation about chiropractic care. After about two hours of this we finally see my wife’s ex rays and Dr. Ryan (sorry I don’t normally call chiropractors doctors as their not MD’s)is very concerned about my wife’s back and potential organ failure due to not being aligned. I get ex rays done as well and as it turns out we both get several adjustments and he adjusts my kids. He recommends my wife needs something like $ 4K worth of work of course. We make arrangements to pay cash as I didn’t want to involve my insurance. In a mix-​up he bills my insurance and took our cash. I truly don’t believe he intended to do this but I don’t appreciate his scare tactics on my wife. A few months later, I went to another chiropractor friend and had ex rays and he said my back was fine and to visit him when I was in pain. He laughed when I told him about my experience with Element.

I can’t say enough nice things about Dr Hummel and his staff. Went in there about a year and a half ago really really sick from the effects of my Ménière’s disease. I was desperate for some relief! Not only am I feeling better I haven’t had an attack in almost six months now. Which is amazing because I was having attacks like every other week which would leave me bed ridden for days. Ugh! Thank you Dr Hummel for giving me my life back!!!

I had to share my great news! Just left my Dr.‘s office (routine checkup) My VS were BP ¹²⁶⁄₆₈ P 66 T 97.6. She has taken me off my HCTZ/​Triamterene, Lasix, and K+. The only medication I take now is Levothyroxine and she is ordering bloodwork to see if that dose can also be reduced. (I’ve lost 20# since I was last in her office). I told her about my journey with my chiropractor Dr. Ryan Hummel and how much he changed my life and my primary MD was ecstatic. She is very much into wholistic medicine as well. She asked if I’d had a Shingles shot, a Pneumonia shot, a Flu shot blah blah blah and I said no — no — and no. And I also told her I haven’t been ill in years because my immune system is strong enough to take care of me because I HATE taking medicine and avoid it at all costs. She accepted it as my preference and belief and was proud of my accomplishments since going to Element Wellness Center. I truly believe Dr. Hummel has saved my life

Awesome! Dr. Hummel does great work! And I love my massages by Katharina!

I’ve been going to chiropractors my whole life. I even had one deliver my baby at home over 35 years ago! Most were really good, a couple of them, not so much. Suffice to say, I’m somewhat of an expert on who can bring it, and Dr. Hummel, most definitely brings it in the most compassionate way possible. Even though my boyfriend has nicknamed my adjustments, the Hummel Pummel (and everyone in their office and even Hummel’s family now uses the term!) he does it with his gentle, yet firm hands.
It’s really more of a lifestyle; it’s called the Maximum Living program that his program offers. I’ve never really seen a place care like this one does for its patients on a very individual basis. It’s a great organization,
and they teach the 5 health essentials. Maximized Mind, Nerve Supply, Quality Nutrition, Oxygen & Lean Muscle and Minimized Toxins. You can read all about it on their site.
His offices at the Element Wellness Center are also very modern, clean and a joy to be in. He usually has a good rock station playing too. Nice touch.
Usually you start going three times a week. You are there for maybe 20 minutes, everyone is so efficient in getting you in and out of there! You do 3 sets of exercises on these wobble chairs, some neck stretching on the wall, your adjustment and then 5 minutes on this vibration machine, which is the latest technology and you might be seeing it everywhere these days. Doc feels it’s good for lymphatic drainage. Our lymphatic system helps run toxins out of our body and the vibration machine stimulates our muscle system to facilitate dumping the toxins out. His goal is for every patient to dump their prescribed medicines into a 5 gallon water bottle he keeps in his office.
Dr. Hummel was a former star Rugby player, so this guy knows pain… and injuries, etc. He knows what it takes to heal. Chiropractic is just s part of the master plan to get you on the road to feeling better. He has so many free classes and instructions to help you out of any misery you may be going through.
I have arthritis, pretty much everywhere in my body. I’ve already had my big toe bones replaced and my hip. All of which I’m way too young for. The doc showed me an x ray of my neck… yikes, was it all bent out of shape! I’ve had a pinched nerve in my neck for over two years which makes it difficult to play drums in my band. In one of his classes I learned how the spine is connected to every nerve in my body and when you’re out of alignment, it affects so many different areas. No other chiro ever showed me that.
What other chiro invites his new patients to a free wonderful meal at the San Diego Yacht Club?! No one, that’s who! Free exercise classes? Free movie nights? Yep, he has all that. He even has smoothie contests where you can win free massage therapy.
And let me tell you, Katharina Eckert, his one and only massage therapist is without a doubt in my mind, THE BEST therapist I have ever been to. And I have been to a LOT of massage therapists. She works on some of the top athletes in town and has built an impressive clientele herself. She is the only massage therapist I know that works on my surgery scars, breaking up scar tissue. Hurts so good!
His staff is so on point about all aspects of this place. Trish, his chiropractic assistant, is a bundle of energy running around helping everyone with every little thing, she rocks!
If you have insurance, it will cover a lot of what they do here. You get a package that has in it several different things to work on at home. I have his wobbly pillow that I sit on so my spine is not compressed sitting at the computer for hours. There is a neck stretching device to be used over a door, sleep tubes to replace the bad things a pillow can do to your neck and more.
It’s really an experience unlike any other… and it’s really all about making YOU feel better. Geez, I sound like I work for him, but I’m just a patient. A much better feeling and happier one at that!

Dr. Hummel and his staff are very caring and knowledgable! My first visit was because of a car wreak I had been in. After just a few appointments, Dr. Hummel brought me back to life. I can’t wait to see the Element Wellness Center staff again!

Dr. Hummel and his staff are truly amazing. The center has a wonderful loving and healthful energy, combined with a community/​family feel that will instantly put you at ease.
My mom has Meniere’s Disease, a very frustrating, debilitating condition that affects the inner ear (balance and hearing). At its worst, she was constantly sick, had lost almost 50 pounds, and couldn’t get out of bed for weeks at a time. Nothing helped — and the best her doctors and «specialists» could offer was that she needed to accept that this was now her life. Our search for help led us to chiropractic medicine and to Dr. Hummel.
Since beginning treatment with him less than a year ago, things have changed dramatically. I not only have the mom back that I knew, but she is even better than ever — with an increased awareness and appreciation for health and wellness, and a zest for life that had all but disappeared. Words cannot describe my gratitude!
Dr. Hummel is committed to wellness and sincerely cares about his patients — qualities that unfortunately are increasingly harder to find in most doctors. If you have a health concern, want to maintain/​improve your current state of health, or just want to be inspired — go see Dr. H! You will be in good hands.

Element Wellness is located in a sleek, new building right near Shelter Island with state-​of-​the-​art equipment. I’ve been going there for about two years now, so I can say I know a thing or two about how this place runs.
This place has chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, physical therapy, AND a naturopathic doctor all in one location! The team there is top-​notch– I have tried them all! Trish and the front desk girls are so friendly and efficient and have always answered any questions I’ve had. I feel comfortable talking with them, which is important to me. Melody, the PT went above and beyond with my injured shoulder. Heidi, the sweet and knowledgeable naturopath, has helped me determine my food allergies and helped me with fertility issues– she’s a life saver! The massage therapists have an eclectic knowledge and can use varied techniques based on anything you need. I’ve had massages there for relaxing only purposes as well as right after an intense workout when I needed them to dig deep! I also can’t say enough good things about Dr. Hummel, the chiropractor. He seems very educated with wellness and chiropractic care, which makes me feel good knowing I go in to treat my whole mind and body at EWC. He really gets that it’s not just about getting an adjustment and you’re on your way; it’s about the whole body and how well you’re taking care of it. They also provide any supplement/​care etc. that I may need to stay in the best state of health possible. They even host all sorts of events that inform patients of nutrition, cancer-​prevention, and provide patient appreciation dinners! To me, that says a lot about a wellness center and its mission to help people. This place isn’t just for someone who is in pain– this is a whole new approach to wellness that I think more people need to get on board with.
I highly recommend making an appointment and checking it out.

I don’t even know where to begin to describe how amazing Element Wellness is! Dr. Hummel is currently the wellness chiropractor for most of the staff at Crossfit Invictus and many of our members as well.
I started seeing Dr. Hummel because I had severe tricep pain; it turns out that I had a reverse curve in my neck! This is what sets Dr. Hummel and Element Wellness separately from all others; he is more concerned with finding the sources of your issues and then addressing them through a well executed plan; you don’t just go in and get adjusted. After just 8 weeks, my reverse curve is gone and now we are working on getting the proper curve.
I also love that Element Wellness offers many healing services; sports massage, cold laser therapy, chiropractic care, etc.

Love Dr. Hummel and his staff! Such an amazing improvement since I started! Also their massage therapists are out of this world!!! Best I have ever had!!! This place is a jewel!!!

Update… still a huge fan of this office and what they are doing. I’ve recently begun corrective care with the Doc and after only a few weeks I can already tell a difference in my back and neck. I’m also doing a 21 day cleanse with Doc supervision and feeling great. This place really is full service and their #1 priority is helping people. You’ll never feel «sold» on anything here. I feel like the folks in this office truly care about me and my health.
Love Dr. H! :) Been seeing him since I moved to SD in November. Great, easy location and he’ll work with you even if you don’t have insurance. So helpful for us since my husband no longer has it and has constant back pain. This is a full service «wellness center» too. Great supplements, massage therapy, acupuncture and more. I send all my friends his way!

Dr. Hummel was able to return me to comfort and my regular exercise routine after only one visit! I had been training for my first half marathon for eight months when I started having a lot of back pain and a very pissed off sciatic nerve. I tried stretching, resting and Ibuprophen-​ing and it just kept getting worse. By lucky coincidence I spoke with Dr. Hummel while he was volunteering at a charity event (what a guy!) and he recommended that I give chiropractic a try.
The office is beautiful and modern with floor to ceiling windows, a great location across from the water in Point Loma and a very friendly staff. Dr. Hummel showed me how out of alignment my leg was (ie: over an inch of difference in length) and then adjusted me. OMG– zero pain, I felt awesome when I left and got back to my regular routine the next day. I had struggled with sciatic pain off and on for years and had no idea that there is easy and instant relief available. Never again!
Thank you Dr. Hummel! You are awesome!

I was traveling to San Diego on business as well as some R&R time just one week after a back injury during an ice storm in Seattle. Element Wellness was one block from the hotel and I was in pain so I went to visit the folks at Element, and Dr. Hummel saved my vacation.
I was able to visit him the 4 days I was there and because of his expert abilities, I was able to survive the long weekend with minimal pain. Had it not been for Dr. Hummel, I would likely have had to return home on day two.
I also want to give praise to Simone, the massage therapist, who helped get those bunched up muscles to relax. You truly have a gift of massage.
I highly, and I mean highly recommend paying a visit to see the folks at Element Wellness Center if you are nearby and need alittle pain relief.
Thanks a million.