Dr. Barbara Berkeley Chiropractor

A friend of mine referred me to Barbara Berkeley claiming she was the best Chiropractor he’s ever been to. I have been to many Chiropractors in the past who milk you for your money and ask you to return for check ups week after week charging your insurance hundreds of dollars per visit and collecting your co-​pay only to do minor adjustments.
I’ve been having neck muscle spasms, a pinched nerve for the last two weeks, and have been dealing with shoulder pain (desk job) for a year. I’ve been getting Trigger Point Massages and seeing an Accupuncturist, but have still been dealing with pain. Desperate for resolve I decided to give Dr. Berkeley a try even though she is out of my insurance network so I had to pay out of pocket (thankfully with my FSA account). It was worth every penny.
Her office has convenient street parking, it’s in a gorgeous SF building. She was extremely friendly, kind, knowledgable and straight forward. She not only instantly adjusted and removed my neck pain, but worked on areas I didn’t even know were injured! One hour later I walked out of that office with a brand new body.
She left me pain free, with great tips and advice on posture and form, a book suggestion, and some homework. I feel that not only did I gain back mobility but valuable knowledge that will help me prevent injuries in all other areas of my body. She also doesn’t pressure you to come back for a follow up — only, «come back if you feel you need to». She’s in it to heal people not steal from them. Five stars all around!

Dr. Berekeley is great. Knowledgeable, informative and an amazing healer. Don’t have much to say as everyone else seems to echo how I feel. Wonderful woman!!!

Dr. Barbara Berkeley is one of the most gifted healers I have ever met. She is thorough in her evaluation; compassionate and intuitive in her treatment; and delightful to work with. She believes in empowering her patients to take control of their healing process and provides you with exercises and handouts to help you take care of yourself. I have gone to her with neck, shoulder, back, knee, ankle and hip pain (all at different times) over the past two years and I’ve been amazed by the results.
No review would be complete without the mention of how professional and courteous her staff is. Franklin (the weekday office manager) and Dale (the weekend office manager) are a pleasure to work with and they always call or email me promptly when I leave messages.
Lastly, I love the space itself. Its an old Victorian building that is well maintained and clean. My only reluctance in leaving this review is the fear that she will get too busy for me to get in to see her!
So glad I found Dr. Berkeley and you will be too!

Dr. Barbara Berkeley is amazing!

Best experience with any medical professional ever. Her office is very warm and welcoming. Her office personnel are very attentive. She gives you so much useful information on how to not come back and see her. She has the experience and knowledge to give you the best treatment you can get. She is amazing! Cannot wait for my next visit!

Dr. Berkeley was just amazing! I went there last week as I woke up with the worst neck pain. She was able to squeeze me in on my first visit even though she was fully booked for the day .
I walked in, she listened to me and asked me general questions and then gave me a message and cracked my neck a few times.
No use of machines, just her hands. Then next thing I know my pain was pretty much gone… And within hours I healed completely.
She is an amazing chiropractor, extremely informative, she listens to your needs and has healing hands unlike others that just put you in a machine, won’t listen to you don’t do anything about your pain!

I have been in pain for at least 20 years. Lower back, neck, jaw, carpal tunnel, shoulder wings had a ‘cramp’ FOR YEARS. I was just pushing through it and trying all sorts of remedies: acupuncture, massage, home massage cushion etc. Nothing was sustainable. I decided it was something I was doing wrong so I fixed the ergonomics and took a posture class. I met Barbara there and talked to about 5 other patients of hers who were in the class. They raved about her and many of them said how she was the one person who solved X, Y or Z about their aches and pains. I had to go see her. Within the first visit it was amazing to see how she took her time to talk with my lifetime of injuries/​health and have a holistic approach to my life style. She then did massage and active tissue release and an adjustment or two. That back pain between my shoulders completely dissipated and after 2 more visits she ‘graduated’ me. Amazing work. She is a true healer. Go. Stop suffering.

Treat yourself to a double appointment for some in-​depth therapy. I walk out of her treatment room in a Zen state and everything just feels sooooo aligned. Head with body, body with being, being with Universe.

Miracle worker.
Dr. Berkeley is amazing at what she does. She’s not just a chiropractor, but also a whole body healer. She can touch my wrist and know exactly what will put it back in line. I’ve gone to her for everything from wrist pain to severe leg pain and I’ve walked out (maybe even skipped) feeling fantastic every time.
Barbara is also an all around great lady. She’s part therapist and part ergonomic consultant. Go see her. You won’t be sorry.

Highly skilled, endlessly curious and amazingly effective. She’s constantly learning and trying new and often intriguing techniques and vetting all sorts of health practioners, from the conventional to the unusual, so she can have good recommendations for patients.
Dr. Berkeley is also a great complement to and can support a conventional treatment you may be undergoing concurrently. I often ask her to help me guide my physician.

thank the goddess for Barbara. Always right on in her diagnosis and gets me back on track. Pricey but worth it.

«Barbara is the best hands on chiropractor in the city! She combines ART, Soft Tissue, and the usual chiropractic adjustments in one session.»

Barbara Berkeley is the only chiropractor, out of the dozen I have seen in my life, 50+ years, who hasn’t hurt me. She is very careful and very effective. I’ve gone to her for over 20 years (and in the meantime thought i could save money by going to discount people, always a mistake to cheat!).
Now my husband and son also see her. She has also a wealth of information about alternative treatments and seems to know everyone in town.
She is a very nurturing person and very patient. Highly recommended.

In addition to being a terrific chiropractor who manages to effectively treat my various spine and back pain every time I see her, Barbara’s vast skills also extend to giving me informed guidance on other random ailments in my life. She recently helped me get my bad breath under control after years of other failed treatments (did I just confess to thousands of people that I have bad breath?). Well, I don’t any longer so there! Thanks Barbara!

Barbara has been my chiropractor for 14+ years! Her skills as a chiropractor are extraordinary. She lives an ‘each patient is unique’ approach.
Barbara’s personality and caring manner is like an adjustment before the adjustment.
I feel taller, stronger, and more balanced when I leave her office.
I think I’ll make an appointment!

Barbara Berkeley is one of the most amazing, compassionate healers I have ever been to. I have been seeing Barbara for over five years and she fully focuses on my treatments no matter how long it needs to take. She follows up as required by email and never adds charges for this! I have never left feeling shorted and she has always been gentle and yet right on target with her health advice.
She has helped me reshape my body and my diet. I have staved off repetitive strain with her healing treatments and excellent advice; and when my back failed to improve after a few appointments, she sent me off to a Western doctor for a thorough examination. She does not shy away from referring me out, nor does she ever pretend she can fix something she can’t.
EVERY SINGLE time I see her, I feel rejuvenated and nurtured. I love her office, and both front desk dudes (Franklin and Dale) are delightful. I truly think you can’t go wrong by going to Barbara!

I have been going to Barbara Berkeley for years, seriously I have no idea how many, maybe 7?
I’ve had a frozen shoulder, a banged up knee and just general neck and back pains. Every time I go to her she spends time catching up on what’s going on in my life. I feel that I have her complete attention. She even makes me feel special.
Then she adjusts my whole body, whatever needs work.
She has a great way with patients. She’s very soothing when I’m stressed out.
The best part is that within a day or so I feel soooo much better. I don’t know how she does it but it works great for me.
Franklin is the receptionist and he is also exceptional.

Dr. Berkeley is so amazing I almost don’t want to review her. Since she is a believer in coming in when you need to instead of signing up for thrice weekly appointments for the next few months like a lot of chiropractors, I usually need to get my appointment on the fly.
But even if I have to wait for an appointment, it will still be amazing. The woman has magic hands that always leave me feeling like a new person, one who isn’t nearly as likely to lay around on the sofa whining. And beyond just her skills as a chiropractor, Dr. Berkeley’s manner is also just amazing. I feel more comfortable telling her things than my best friend, and she always manages to remember and ask follow-​up questions later. She really is just a positive force for good.

You know that legendary Dr. who is kind, funny, listens well, cheerfully cares for you and seems truly passionate about her work?
Dr. Berkeley is that doctor. Unlike some Chiros she is not a scam artist. She will set expectations fairly about what kind of results you can expect and how many appointments it should take to get you there.
She will use a holistic approach to heal you, usually more quickly than you think. She uses common sense, nutritional supplements (judiciously) and massage and adjustment to get you back in form.
She is knowledgable about a lot of aspects of medicine, and will refer you appropriately when your problem lies beyond the scope of her expertise.
I know about 5 or so people who see her and all actually look forward to our appointments. How many docs can you say that about?