Taylor Rabbetz, DC

Appointments always felt rushed. After one of my corrective sessions with him, the adjustment just felt wrong and caused more pain than I began with.

I did not have a good experience with Dr. Rabbetz. My first consult with him lasted a total of 6 minutes, so I went back to see if it would happen again and it did to my disappointment. I spent less than 15 min with him total, then he sent me to see a trainer to show me some stretches for my problem. I was billed over $ 250 basically for nothing, will not be going back.

Dr. Rabbetz seems to be an upbeat, knowledgeable physician. I believe he is capable of providing quality care, but that was not my experience. I believe that when researching a business on Unilocal,you should weigh the good and bad reviews as different parts of a bigger picture. This review is from the negative side.
I have a herniation in my lower back that prevents me from pursuing my chosen profession of the culinary arts. I’ve spent some time in the front of the house to take a little stress off my injury and now feel I have the time to really do something about it. I came to Dr. Rabbetz very hopeful. I pay for my appointments out of pocket, and explained that I really had one shot at making this better. He said he understood, and that I needed to see their physical therapy department because they worked together «synergistically» to care for patients, though it increased the cost of appointments. I agreed and had an excellent first visit with the therapy department where I learned a series of daily morning stretches and exercises. I did as I was told and performed them every day.
Later that week, I experienced serious sciatic pain in my right leg. It abated within a day, but would also flare up easily. At my next appointment, Dr. Rabbetz was visibly surprised that I had been stretching when I woke up and explained that I needed to actually stretch only after exercise, to warm the muscles. We walked over to the PT department and it became clear that they had had no communication other than when I had actually been standing there. Dr. Rabbetz had not been made aware of the information I provided the therapist and the therapist had clearly not been contacted by Dr. Rabbetz in that time. I told the therapist that I needed to see some more preparedness and organization for my next visit. I went over the same concerns with the receptionist upon leaving.
I just received a call from the office manager (whom I have never met) saying that Dr. Rabbetz is dropping me as a patient and refunding 3 of the 4 visits I had. Professionally, I appreciate the financial gesture, but as a patient, that is super lame.
In his offices, there are all these pictures of people with back injuries finishing triathlons, thanking Dr. Rabbetz for fixing them. I don’t think you can just fix the people where things are straightforward and easy. I griped about something I feel that it is obvious to expect from a healthcare provider and was immediately dropped. Instead of listening to me and fixing the problem he chose to give up without a second thought. That is disappointing in the extreme. I can’t imagine the kind of perseverance and consistency it takes to complete a triathlon, but these qualities are absent from Dr. Rabbetz’ care. Also, getting someone else to have that conversation for you is a little bit yellow-​bellied.

Retrospectively it is possible I had not met my deductible or something so I am increasing it to 4 starts… next time though i recommend them being more transparent with costs.

Dr. Rabbetz and Sal are the best and I have been to a lot of physical therapist that focus on athletes. Their whole staff is awesome too. Very courtesy and they know what they are doing.

45 minutes faster on the bike & back pain free.
Thanks Dr. Rabbetz & Sal.
During my first IronMan I got off the bike 3 times to rest my back and
gritted through some pain. Advil, creams and kinsenlogy tape were not
cutting it. More over I was seeing a chiropractor every week for six
months. The chiropractor, Accupuncturist, massage wasn’t cutting it.
In advance of my second IronMan someone referred me to Dr. Rabbetz.
They said it would be painful but give it a shot. 8 rough sessions
later and some on going maintenance the long-​term problem disappeared.
More than a few back cracks the team, which included Sal on massage
and a few PTs, became a personal trainer seeing me through 5 races &
about 6,500 miles. The treatment was rough but just what an athlete
needs.
With the back pain gone my bike was 45 minutes faster in my IronMan.
On top of that the increased flexibility, new shoes which they
recommended, my overall race results improved by double that.
Now, I’m busy recovering from shoulder surgery. Dr. Rabbetz is again
by my side along with his team. While today I am hoping to raise my
hand again, they know I want to be back in the pool and they are
helping me keep focused on the needed recovery.
Athletes or every day people I recommend this as the place to go.

My experience with Dr Rabbetz and the entire Chiro Medical staff was nothing short of awesome. Dr Rabbetz was extremely patient and thorough in diagnosing and helping rehab a separated shoulder that I suffered. All the while, he is a very personable guy who speaks from a very down-​to-​earth and athletic perspective .
Dr Rabbetz is supported by a very capable and hospitable group of administrators, massage therapists, and physical therapists.
I recommend him highly.

Taylor Rabbetz = God. Am a prior patient who spent 7 years ²⁴⁄₇ at a desk to the point I couldn’t turn my neck. Taylor has a demeanor that is comforting, a personality that is a hoot, even for a Canadian… I hope you’re reading Taylor… and he works his magic like no other. I have referred countless patients to Taylor and Chiro Medical and everyone will agree, Taylor will sort you out.

Dr. Taylor Rabbetz is a magician!
Seriously, if we could extract his hands ‘genius factor’, distill and bottle it, then force the USA government/​senators to drink it, then this countries broken, corrupt, inept hobbling would be fixed overnight.
If you could smear a little of his hand therapy on warring nations, though brutal at first, we’d have world peace much sooner.
By the way, I can walk almost without limping after one session.

Taylor Rabbetz is legit. If you have any injury, past or present, that you are trying to overcome you need to see Taylor. If you are skeptical about chiropractic care, you need to see Taylor. If you need routine back/​body care, you need to see Taylor. I have been to see him for all the aforementioned reasons, and every time I walk out of his office better [physically and mentally] than when I walked in and isn’t that the goal? I believe it is.
Guy is outstanding and I have referred a handful of friends to Taylor and will continue to do so without hesitation.

Dr. Rabbetz changed my believe in chiropractic involvement in your body maintenance and recovery. I’m hooked!
I’m there every 6 weeks. Everyone is very professional and attentive.
I look forward to my visitsevery time.

I was at a total loss. Two steps across the finish line of the Boston Marathon in April and I was in pain, limping. The pain didn’t subside until I had pounded a ton of advil and then motrin and spent a night in pain in my shin.
Back in San Francisco, I saw a sports-​medicine doc (from a different practice), we’ll call him Doc A. Doc A sent me for an MRI. Doc A sent me to Physical Therapy. PT and associated low-​impact exercises in a gym, and two months, and I was not better: couldn’t run without pain. PT sent me back to the Doc, but Doc A wasn’t available so I saw Doc B (same practice as Doc A).
Doc B looked at my MRI and contradicted Doc A. No PT, no exercise save swimming (or Not Drowning, as I like to call it). Three months later and I had the same problem: couldn’t run without pain.
Desperate, I sought a recommendation for «anyone who could fix my leg». I got a recommendation for Dr. Rabbetz.
Dr. Rabbetz combined physical manipulation with strength building and a few adjustments over the course of six to eight weeks with great success: I’m running again, and without pain!
His approach allows him time to talk with the patient. He talked *and* listened. He included what might be happening in my head as well as in my legs. He treated the whole patient.
I am so glad to be back to running, and I’m very appreciative of his work,

Really good, friendly, professional chiropractor. My regular chiro was out of town on vacation and I tweeked something in my back and was in a LOT of pain. A friend recommended Dr. Rabbetz. Luckily, I got into the office the same day and they took good care of me. Cracked those knots right out of my back and I was much better. They definitely have a good approach of looking after your overall wellness and encouraging stretches and self care. I was really open with them about the fact that I already see a chiro and I was just in need of a minor fix up and they accommodated me. Very positive experience.

5 years running and Dr. Taylor STILL is high up on the pedestal of folks I owe my good health and good life to!
2005
— Did not have a clue on how to run, wore the wrong shoes (Sketchers!) and ran like Dr. Evil’s son, all of which culminated in a severely impacted knee as I ran down Twin Peaks (I was chasing a cute runner, folks!).
— 5 months of PT with Dr. Taylor and his team had me back running, working out, swimming, biking and all this, with a spring in every step.
2007
— Long distance trail running in the Marin Headlands made my right IT band go tits up on me to the extent that I could not go down one step without experience shooting pain up my right body.
— 3 months of PT with Dr. Taylor and his team had me back in shape in no time. They recommended great stretches, great exercises and I was back in the game feeling greater than ever!
2008
— Tore my right arch running down Strawberry Hill (nope, there are no strawberries on that hill) and painful as it was, it was awesome getting handicap seating at concerts, restaurants, buses and even parades. I was in crutches and LOVED the attention.
— It’s been about 6 months since that happened and my arch has healed pretty well and I’m back in training for the SF Marathon
Dr. Taylor and his team (Shrivanthi and Jez) are absolutely the best! When my company changed from PPO to HMO, I did not mind paying the extra $ 80 every month to keep my PPO and continue to be able to see Dr. Taylor — that’s how good he is and then some!
Whether you’re looking to just get adjusted or are training for a marathon for the first time or the 30^th time, Dr. Taylor is your guy!

Dr. Rabbetz and his massage therapists (Jez and Siobhan) are miracles workers. They have saved me from a life of pain and misery twice.
The first time was after my ACL replacement surgery. I didn’t realize how bad my leg muscles atrophied until I tried to go for my first run. I threw my back out something fierce. I was bent over at the middle and couldn’t stand up straight if I tried-​not even when I literally ran into Paris Hilton in front of the Juicy Couture store because I couldn’t see where I was going. I had to crane my neck into the most unusual position so that I could get a gander at her. So now, I have both back and neck pain. Thanks Paris.
After a few intense deep tissue massages, chiropractic treatments and some physical therapy, I was able to get right back on that horse. Er, treadmill, I mean, and train for an upcoming 10k run.
The second time I had ridiculously crazy issues was when I was pregnant. I had lower back and pelvic (not internal organs, but my actual pelvis bones) pain. I would go in with tears in my eyes and dragging my feet. Really. I could not pick them up because it hurt so bad! After a treatment with Dr. Rabbetz and his team, I felt 2 inches taller and the pain was gone. I did require routine maintenance. I think I saw him once a week up until I no longer had OB approval and then I just had to deal until the kidlet was born.
I still go in for an adjustment every now and again. I don’t always remember to bend at the knees when I pick up the kidlet. And since she’s a giant monster baby, I wreak havoc upon my back when I bend at the waist to pick her up.

A much overdue review, better late then never…
Hockey goaltending for over 7 years has seriously messed up my lower body.
About 10 months ago I had sprained my right ankle. I could play on it if it didn’t hurt too much. Just ice and heat after games right? Idiot me then proceeded to sprain my left ankle trying to take it easy on my right. Doh! After a ton of ice, pain meds, and a couple of weeks off, I figured I would be good to go. I was wrong.
I had lost my confidence (which is everything in the art of goalie), never had my footing back, and would have a recurring ankle pain. My season was a mess. 4 wins, 12 losses, and 1 tie. I really couldn’t stop a beach ball moving at 3 MPH. I sucked.
Searing ankle pain, a lost confidence, a 4−12−1 season… I really thought I would have to take some serious time off. Maybe some yoga, underwater basket weaving, or brick oven pottery would give my ankles time to fix themselves? I was wrong again.
[Enter handsome, intelligent, and hilarious Dr. Taylor Rabbetz ]
This guy is… a godsend! After a few «magic tricks» with his «thumbs of ungodly pain», I literally made a 180 with my performance on the ice.
After a few sessions my ankles didn’t hurt anymore. Soon after, It felt like my ankles were attached to my legs again. I started to notice that I wasn’t thinking about my ankles during games. I was able to focus on my game without worring my ankles would fall off. I could stop pucks again! Amazing!
Dr. Rabbetz informed me, this was only the beginning…
[Enter Dr. Rabbetz’s tools, tricks, exercises, and assistants]
[-omit graphic, painful, exciting and entertaining details-​]
Taylor would ask me questions on the movements I would make, then take out some crazy looking tool of the day, go to town on somewhere seemingly random, and what do you know? I start feeling better in places I didn’t even know that were hurting! Who the hell knows these things?! Taylor Rabbetz.
I soon was stealing points single handedley. The next season, I went for 13 wins, 9 losses, and 4 ties. I didn’t win the championship, but I made it to the final round. I can’t wait for the next season to begin, so I can pile up the wins again.
Words can not describe my appreciation for the work Taylor and his staff have done for me. Taylor turned my season around when I was about to break. I always wonder what new tips and tricks he has to elevate my game. I’ll gladly repeat. This guy is a godsend.

Taylor fixed my back and my debilitating sciatica. To the point that I have no more pain and am completely as active as when I was 21. No surgery necessary, overall much lower cost than what my doctor said I might need, and way less invasive. My insurance covered some (not all) of my treatment with Dr Rabbetz. My co-​pays were worth every penny. My treatment required intensive visits the first few weeks, then more and more time in between. Now I just go at my own volition for an adjustment now and then (ah and it’s great when I do).
Dr. Rabbetz and his staff are friendly and caring. And he has a great sense of humor. He also indulges my questions (I am probably annoyingly inquisitive) and he explains in plain language the rationale behind every little thing he does if you are interested. I love going to Chiro Medical and am so grateful for how he fixed my problems.

It’s easy to write a review for someone you rave about regularly. I am an Acupuncturist/​Herbalist in Berkeley and patient of Dr. Rabbetz. I refer patients from the East Bay to Hong Kong to Dr. Rabbetz ~ he’s that good!
Four years ago I limped and whimpered my very crooked-​self into Dr. Rabbetz’s office. I couldn’t walk or stand or sit without incredible pain day and night. Traveling from the East Bay to SF felt like an expedition across the world. I was suffering mightily. A 20 on a scale of 1 – 10. I HAD to be in the best hands. I couldn’t afford NOT to be. Dr. Rabbetz greeted me warmly and professionally, then reviewed my MRI carefully. My L5-​S1 disc was severely herniated and compressing my sciatic nerve. He was honest. A bit more herniation and he would not have been able to help me. He built an immediate trust with me. It was a loooong road, which is (hurray!!) now behind me… with continued maintenance of course.
Dr. Rabbetz brings an incredible humanity to his work. His combination of EXCELLENT chiropractic care, compassion, humor and warmth are unparalleled. My husband and I love working with him. You will too!

Thank goodness for Dr. Rabbetz. I have been bumped around from Dr. to Dr. during my decade in San Francisco and Dr. Rabbetz is one of those incredible finds you want to tell everyone about. He is always attentive, intelligent and thorough. Among many things, his consistency, empathy and dedication are simply amazing to me. Have you ever been in a profession where most moments of your day require you to be consumed with other people’s issues? Well, it’s $&^% difficult as hell, and I admire him for being so committed to his patients and staff, as well as the field. The moment you walk into his office, this becomes apparent — the thank you letters from his patients you’ll see scattered around are telling.
I’ve been a consumer of chiropractic for 20 years, and nothing has ever happened where I’ve questioned his credibility. Even in today’s world, where patients need to be extra vigilant and proactive about their care – whether they’re receiving the right care, whether they’re exploring all the options available to them – I feel such reassurance knowing there are people like Dr. Rabbetz around. He’s an avid promoter of chiropractic and the benefits of alternative therapies, but not at the expense of practicality, efficiency or, more obviously… medicine.

Dr. Rabbetz is fabulous! I have had low back issues for YEARS, (including one surgery) and have seen more chiropractors than I care to remember. some with rather. er. questionable practices. Entrusting the care of your spine to someone you barely know is very scary. But alas, I found a practitioner that is not only extremely talented, but very entertaining and personable. My chiropractic adjustment with Dr. Rabbetz is often augmented by massage and physical therapy exercises, all of which can be administered/​taught in the same office. It’s one stop shopping at it’s finest.
I feel like a million bucks.