Janelle Slavik, DC

For two months my hip hurt too much to walk, but Janelle fixed it in just 3 treatments!
When my Kaiser primary care doctor said there was nothing to do for my hip except rest and drugs, I decided it was time to try an alternative. I’d never been to a chiropractor before, but had heard from others of Janelle’s expertise and helpful enthusiasm. So I decided to see what she could do.
She’s calm and professional. She’s articulate, and explained clearly what my problem was. The first time she treated me, she warned me that she might be erring on the too gentle side, (she’s careful handling a «new» body), and my hip didn’t improve. I went back a few days later and this time she used a stronger method to move my hip into place.
I went on a trip and each day noticed that I could walk with less and less pain! I went back to her for one final (3^rd) treatment and have been 100% free of pain since.
I intend to go back to Janelle whenever I have new aches and pains.

It had been quite a few years since I’d seen a chiropractor when a friend recommended that I go see Dr. Janelle. My neck was bothering me again, preventing little things like being able to turn my head or sleep. It’s an issue exacerbated by excessive time on my laptop and grad school requirements. While my unsatisfactory history with chiropractors prevented me from seeking one out, my friend assured me that Dr. Janelle was different, and he was right.
Dr. Janelle’s calm, pleasant demeanor set me at ease right away. She works out a beautifully decorated room in her home, which lent additional comfort for me. She took her time evaluating my body and the root issues causing my pain. I was especially appreciative that she patiently explained everything she was doing, so I always knew what to expect. This is a biggie with chiropractic! Dr. Janelle excels at what she does, turning her passion into a skilled craft. Not only does she decrease the immediate discomfort, she encourages the body to return to health.
If you are seeking a compassionate and gifted chiropractor to help with your back or neck issues, I highly recommend seeing Dr. Janelle.

I used to be wary of the miracles that chiropractors could perform. I had thought I’d be resigned to a life of utter pain and misery. I was wrong. I went to Janelle a few days before I had to leave for a business trip. I was in so much pain: my levator scapulae (and surrounding bits) flares up when I sleep wrong, and I always thought it was from poor posture that this happened. I can barely move my head and neck and shoulders whenever Darth levator gets upset; I knew getting adjusted would help immediately, but most chiros I’d known of were only interested in fixing the immediate issue. Not Janelle.
She works from home, which immediately put me at ease. She asked me some questions, and then began to work on getting me back into functional operating order. After only a few moments of delicately feeling around, she had discovered that my sternum was slightly rotated on its axis and that I had scar tissue built up around my 2^nd and 3^rd ribs… I’d been in a pretty sever car accident, and I was always amazed I’d walked away with 0 injury. But Janelle found one, 7 years later. That’s the source of my pissed off right shoulder. I felt so immensely relieved, I nearly cried like a baby laying on Janelle’s table getting adjusted. And here I was thinking I’d never understand why I hurt so badly (that’s a big thing with me: the «why» behind something.)
She did some additional adjustments, and broke up some scar tissue around my sternum and shoulder, and not only did I feel better almost instantly, but the lingering affects have been incredible as well. I just feel so… corrected. It’s hard to describe, but I don’t feel off anymore, and that in of itself was worth the $ 50. Thank you so so so much Janelle. I can’t wait to see you in July. :)