Channel Islands Chiropractic

This was my very first visit today. I was so pleased at the cleanliness, professionalism and fast efficient service I received. I will definitely be coming back for my next adjustment.

Absolutely Fantastic. I’m from San Francisco visiting Santa Barbara and just needed a quick adjustment. Aaron (the Chiro) was friendly, warm and very knowledgeable about his craft. Had me in and out in less than 30-​minutes; and had a great bedside manner. I will be visiting again; and I highly recommend him!

Dr. Austin gave some of the most comfortable, smooth adjustments I have ever had. There was no discomfort when he did them, and he made me feel completely comfortable and at ease. I have been adjusted by Chiropractors in the past who weren’t actually able to get things to move. I was impressed by how easy he made it seem. No high pressure sales. Just good straightforward care.

Feel so much better after seeing dr Austin today! I saw him maybe a year ago for bad sciatic issues didn’t need to see him until today. Was a believer the first time I saw him and now again. I have even referred him numerous people that all love him and did not disappoint. Happy!!!

Dr. Austin is amazing. I hadn’t been willing to go to the chiropractor since I was a teenager (I am almost 43 now) but came in to Channel Islands Chiropractic and could not have been more impressed. Dr Austin was super friendly, thorough, explained what was going on, and had me out of there quickly. I feel so much better already and will definitely be back the next time I am in need. Highly recommended!

I brought my daughter in to Channel Islands Chiropractic when she hurt her neck while practicing for a dance performance. I usually go to an Osteopath but I haven’t found one in town, so after a friend told me how great Dr. Austin is with kids, I called and he was able to see her right away. My daughter was nervous and he did his best to put her at ease. After her adjustment her neck got better throughout the day, and she was able to perform that evening. Weeks later she said that a kink which had been there for a while was gone and she thought Dr. Austin helped her.

I grew up in Los Angeles, and I have seen many many different chiropractors. I have scoliosis so seeing Chiropractors is just part of my life. I’ve seen «okay» chiropractors, and I’ve seen great chiropractors. Dr. Austin is definitely one of the greats, certainly one of the best in the Santa Barbara area! He doesn’t take appointments, but I’ve never waited more than 15 minutes to be seen.

I’ve been going to Dr. Aaron for about 10 years now, and for good reason. I’ve come to him for just about every pain and injury I’ve experienced. He’s helped me get back and active after car accidents, snowboard end-​over-​end wipe outs, volleyball injuries to my shoulder and ankles, knee adjustments for after ACL surgery, back spasms from lifting concrete wrong, literally you name it, I’ve had it adjusted and fixed by Dr. A. I cannot tell you how much pain I would be in without seeing Dr. Aaron. He has gotten me back and moving so many times, and beyond that, he makes you feel welcome and relaxed when you come into his office. Dr. Aaron is awesome and I would gladly recommend him to anyone.

It has been eight years since i stepped foot into Dr. Aaron Austin’s office and I am still upset about my experience. I came to Dr. Austin through referral when my chronic pain was so bad I could barely turn my head. He referred me to a lawyer he knew to help with my car accident settlement. He had me come in once a week for maybe 4 months (probably 20 visits at the most) and when the settlement finally came he sent the lawyer a bill for $ 3000, about a third of what I got out of the settlement. Did he help me? absolutely not. Did he lie to me? absolutely yes. He would tell me every time it would be just «6 to 8 weeks» before my condition improved. This was even after seeing him for two months with no signs of any real improvement. I wish he would have told me «look eric, its been two months things aren’t improving maybe you should try something else». I wish he ran the bill by me before sending it to the attorney he had a secret inside connection with. I wish he wasn’t a Christian because he makes other Christians look bad. Honestly thinking about his fake smile and pamphlets full of BS in his office make me feel sick to my stomach even after 8 years. I am just glad I found Unilocal to write this review and tell people if you want someone who will whack and crack you in 15 minutes, charge you $ 40 bucks and keep you spending money on his BS forever, give him a call. If you want to be healed, find someone who actually cares, not just a guy with a fake smile on his face who charges $ 200 an hour for quackery. If you are looking for a chiropractor, find one on Unilocal who doesn’t have even one terrible review, let alone a few.

Can’t say enough positives about Dr Austin! I first went to him for tennis elbow as one last attempt before getting a cortisone shot. Thankfully, he fixed it so I didn’t have to go that route. Since then, he has continued to provide the best treatment for my whole family. The office environment is friendly and accommodating.

Dr. Austin is by far the best Chiropractor I have been to. After years of abusing my back I found myself in constant pain. Dr. Austin was able to help elliviate most of the discomfort I had been experiencing as well as help me to improve my range of motion and flexibility. He is very personable and usually has some good surfing stories to share. His rates are reasonable too. Give him a try, your back will thank you.

Best Chiro experience I’ve had in 10 years. His skill is perfect and bedside-​manner makes it comfortable.
Cash-​only is my only complaint.

Dr Aaron Austin is awesome. He keeps his practice pretty straight forward. Simple adjustments, some cracking and activator work as needed. $ 40 cash (as of 2011) and 15 minutes later I’m all fixed and out the door.
To the other reviewer’s comments, yes I’ve heard religious music in the background but that doesn’t bother me at all as long as he keeps doing great work, besides there’s lots of travel and other genre magazines in the waiting room to keep me ocupied.
My wait has never been longer than 10 minutes. I never have an apt. I just walk in.
Bonus: Dr Austin is one of the nicest, and most charismatic people I’ve ever met, and I’ve never seen him forget a patients name. All good qualities in a care giver.

Definitely as good as it gets! I have been to chiropractors my whole life (over the last 22 years) and have had every kind of adjustment and chiropractor style out there. I really appreciate Dr. Austin’s laid-​back, no pressure approach. No pressure to sign on for a 3 time a week program or anything… just come in when you need it. His adjustments are thorough, whole body gets worked on and he’s very affordable and available — I’ve rarely, if ever, needed an appointment! You won’t be disappointed. The music is uplifting and fun and don’t know what the reviewer named Alexandra was talking about, unless you consider Backpacker Magazine, Sunset Magazine, or Running Magazines of a right wing bent. This lady sounds like she has an ax to grind and is focusing on what she hates. I don’t even recall seeing any political magazines, but then again, I am always interested in the ones I mentioned and the wait is so short usually, that I don’t have much time to read before being called in.

I have moved many times in the past 10 years, and each time you gotta go through 3 – 4 chiropractors to find the best one in the new town. Do the math, and you’ll see I’ve been to about 30 in recent memory, and Dr Austin at Channel Islands Chiropractic is the best. The vibe in his office is practically enough to heal you without the treatment, its always electric and positive. But Dr. Austin’s knowledge and technique are unsurpassed. Apparently I’m not his only fan, as he was recognized as Santa Barbara’s Best Chiropractor by the reader’s poll for the SB Independent’s «Best Of 2010» (and maybe other years too for all I know).

I went three times total to this doctor, and I have made up my mind not to go back simply because I feel I was wasting my money. The adjustments were not very deep and my back always felt worse the next day, though it got gradually better, but then very soon felt like it needed more work. I have experienced better jobs where I can go months and months between adjustments, and when they’re being done, they feel more effective and comprehensive like I’m getting my money’s worth and the doctor really «gets» and reads my body. (Dr. Glenn at Cash Chiropractic in Ventura is $ 10 cheaper and 10 times better). Plus, just makes me feel weird sitting in the waiting room when every song that comes on has Jesus in it, all magazines are written by the religious right, and everything on the walls is from the Bible. Yeah, won’t go back. It’s worth the trip to Ventura.