Hoewisch Family Chiropractic

I’ve been to several medical practitioners such as a frozen shoulder and painful arthritic knees. All suggested a cortisone shot which I declined. I ended up going to an acupuncturist for my frozen shoulder but that did not help. The acupuncturist’s twina massage did ‘unfreeze’ my shoulder but could not help my knees. I started with Dr Hoewisch at the recommendation of a friend and my knees no longer hurt after 6 months. I also have poor circulation in one of my ankles and it is not as bad after regular visits to Dr Hoewisch.
Recently, I came down with cold symptoms on Saturday. Sore throat and head filled with congestion. Sunday was even worse. Monday I saw Dr. Hoewisch after work then went home to bed. On Tuesday morning, my cold symptoms were gone. I never got to the hacking cough stage which my brother is still going through and he got the cold a month earlier than me!

I have been to many chiropractors since I discovered that chiropractic could help me get and stay healthy. I find Dr. Dave to be one of the best. I take my 2 sons in for care, as well, they are 15 and 17 years old. It is difficult to get teen boys to comply with a need to get in a car and drive, then go into an office and wait about 30 seconds for their turn. But they will do it for the benefits that they get from Dr. Dave. That may sound to some like a lukewarm review. But to anyone with teen boys it is the highest accolades out there.

I’m now a patient of Dr Hoewisch. He treated my son before and now I’m seeing him. What an amazing experience! I’ve never seen a Chiropractor before to be honest I kinda thought it was BS. But holey moley have I learned so much about this type of health awareness. The initial exam was way more than I expected and Dr Hoewisch is so good at educating me on how the body actually works. No MD has had the type of conversation we’ve had. He is truly a healer and cares about my total health.
I’m a very busy and self sufficient alpha male and think I can take care of myself. He’s taught me so much and have come to really trust him.
His treatments have vastly improved my health and I’m so glad to have him taking care of me.
I’ve watched him with other patients too, what an amazing healer.
He’s worth the small cost per visit and the drive!

Since starting to see the good doctor a month and a half ago, I’ve had some pretty awesome benefits. The first thing I noticed was the disappearance of my allergy symptoms. I have dust allergies and usually when it hits me, it hits hard. The last couple of weeks I’ve been packing and inhaling dust clouds with absolutely no reaction! I haven’t taken medication either. With my back issues, it’s uncomfortable for me to stand in one place for more than 15 minutes. Today I was able to stand in court for about 45 – 60 mins without issues! Plus I’ve learned quite a bit about my conditions and natural health and healing. Is he kinda pricey? Yes. Is he worth it? I think so. What’s your health worth to you?

I’ve had very good results with Dr. Hoewisch and appreciate his approach to holistic health rather than just relief of sickness and distress. Since I’ve been working with him weekly, my lower back pain appears only rarely, and the mid-​back pain that almost incapacitated me is well under control. The only reason this is not 5 stars is because of little things like a rather crowded treatment area with little privacy, which probably doesn’t bother most people.

I have been treated regularly since I moved to California almost two years ago. I had terrible pains around my waist from bending over boxes to pack and unpack, four times in two years. I also have low back scoliosis which has brought me to many different chiropractors over years of moving. His methods are unusual but I can say I am sleeping better now than in many years, and today I feel like a new woman, much younger than my age of 70 years. Thank you, Dr Hoewisch!

I needed to see a chiropractor as I tweaked my back right before going on vacation. I found Dr. Hoewisch through Unilocal and utilized his «internet special» to get x-​rays and an exam. Based on the results of the exam, I signed up for a series of appointments to deal with my back problems and I am so glad that I did. I not only received immediate positive results from my first appointment but subsequent procedures have provided me with a vast improvement for not only my back but overall I feel better as a person. Dr. Hoewisch and his staff are very personable and truly care about their patients. Before seeing Dr. Hoewisch, when driving long distances, my back would feel very tight and uncomfortable when I got out of my car after two hours of driving. On my latest trip, after three hours of driving, when I exited my car I felt no tightness at all which was very encouraging. I thank Dr. Hoewisch for his methodical treatment for not only my back but for my overall health. Since seeing him, I feel better, younger, and have much more energy without the old symptoms of daily back issues. I highly recommend Dr. Hoewisch because he is someone who really cares about you and your overall health. He is someone you can trust to do what’s right and what’s needed to improve your condition.

I have been seeing Dr Hoewisch for over 6 months to help with my chronic neck & shoulder tension as well as my headaches. He has also been treating my 7-​year old boy who has struggled to overcome bedwetting. Dr Dave has worked with him over series of adjustments and has «cured» the problem. No night time accidents for over a month and counting!
I also really appreciate his emphasis on holistic healing, health, and nervous system tidbits. He is a healer on many levels and works in an unconventional format that goes well for those willing to make progress and feel better! Muscle testing, for example.
I initially discovered him through Groupon or Amazon Local. I have found great comfort in his treatment and am aware that long-​term care is often the necessary key for healing. For this reason, I appreciate the commitment he asks of me, as well as his superior office staff with excellent customer service and 30 years of experience.

I have been seeing Dr. Dave for the last four months, and would like to give a testimonial to his expert care. My back feels so good I forget that it ever bothered me, and my headaches are much fewer and far between. He is so kind and professional, and everyone in the office is caring and positive. I would highly recommend seeing Dr. Dave if you have any kind of problems. His chiropractic care is the best!

This review is based on my visit after purchasing the groupon deal.
Being unable to pass on the amazing valued deal on groupon (initial consultation+xray+4adjustments for $ 45!) I’ve visited DC Hoewisch in attempt to relieve my lower back pain and actually find the real cause behind it.
The initial visit was nearly fantastic, as my wife and I stepped in, he greeted us by stating «In this room, the word doctor means servant» supposedly in attempt to portray himself as a very humble man. After briefly discussing my past medical history and concerns, I had my xrays taken and received my first adjustment. Moreover, he even left me a message later that day to check how I was feeling after my first adjustment.
All good untill here.
However, as I came back the next day to review the results of my xray, he informed me that I have numerous problems going on in my lumbar and cervical spine and that I would need to come in for 50 adjustments over 9 months in order to resolve it.
He then handed over an invoice which included the $ 82 charge per each adjustment and two followup exams which came out to a total of about $ 4500 and commented that I can get a 10% discount if I payed it all that day.
Being a full time student who pretty much lives on student loans and aids, I’ve informed him that I would need to discuss this issue with my family overseas, where I would send over the xrays and have them determine the severity of my case by getting a second opinion from one of my relatives who happens to be a neurologist as I also dearly wanted an unbiased second opinon before making any decision.
After stating this, the first thing that came out of his mouth was «That’s CRAP» in a militant fashion.
He then followed by stating
«Doctors would not know a thing about your condition, and that they would do much more harm then good, rather the worst thing that can happen when I treat you is you will not get any better»
Subsequently, he went on by utilizing various scare tactics that lacked scientific basis, but was more of an allegation.
After listening to his speech, I responded by restating that I would need to think about this and left for the day after receiving my 2^nd adjustment.
As I came in a couple of days later to receive my 3^rd and 4^th adjustment, I was treated differently than I was on my first two visits as you can all imagine. He wasn’t as informative nor polite, and made me feel almost like an intruder.
One particular event was when he pointed out to the infant toys and reduntantly offered me to «enjoy» them while I waited for my adjustment. Judging by my emotional quotient, this was his way of mocking me that was euphamized as a ill sense of humor.
Overally, I would rate my experience ²⁄₅ only due to that I have had my Xrays taken for a relatively cheaper cost. And as far as the quality of the adjustments, I’ve honestly felt that it wasn’t bad nor good, but more of your average gun therapy DC. I’m not sure how he deals with insurance patients, but would state that this is not an optimal place for cash patients looking to make a commitment due to that he is overly commercial, almost resembling a USED CAR DEALER in various ways.
This was by far my worst experience not with a DC, but out of all the health professionals I have dealt with so far. I now understand why some people tend to make hasty generalization on chiropractors.
I’m currently visiting the Palmer Clinic, where I feel is far from being commercial and have answered all the questions I’ve had to my satisfaction, not to mention that the adjustment cost is $ 15 per session with my full time student discount ($ 26 – 30 regular rate).

I have been to many chiropractors in New York, including the mega expensive ones who work on professional athletes (as my insurance covered it), but Dr. Hoewisch is definitely the very best I have ever received treatment from.
After 4 treatments with him, I felt absolutely fantastic and had way more energy. But the most amazing thing was that he found and cured an ankle sprain that had been bothering me for years! I had been to various orthopedic surgeons and all of them told me that I would need surgery. I had totally given up on it, but Dr. Hoewisch not only found the pain on his own, without me telling him, and fixed it completely within ONE treatment.
I am doing a tech startup in the valley now, so my insurance does not cover chiropractic care, but if it did, I would see him every single week.
Thank you doc!

Before getting adjusted by doctor Hoewisch, I had chronic heart burn (so bad that it would bring me to tears) and severe menstrual cramps, as well as sharp/​shooting low back pain. My low back pain significantly subsided (from a 7 to a 2 – 3) within a couple weeks, but what I find even more exciting is that I rarely get menstrual cramps any more (and when I do, they’re bearable) and I have not had even ONE episode of heartburn! The menstrual cramps and heartburn took closer to about a month to see results but it was SO WORTH THE WAIT, seeing how many years prior I was in pain. –Don’t understand HOW a chiropractor could possibly help with issues such as cramps or heart burn? (I didn’t either at first)… Call and ASK!!! The doctor and his staff are extremely knowledgeable on the topic and passionately go above and beyond to help their patients.

I was referred to Dr. David Hoewisch by my brother who is a patient of his. I was in an accident in 2007 and had my left foot crushed by a 4k pound electric kart needless to say my back also has suffered from this horrific injury. Like many people I was told to take pain medication and that there is no hope for me or my pain. Thank god I found Dr H. He has a gentle professional touch. He is genuine and honest you can tell he really cares about his patients. He is always trying to educate us threw his knowledge and he makes it fun and humorous at the same time. I am proud to say today I am almost 100 percent pain free and was able to participate in a 5k walk for children I also take half the pain pills I use to. Thank you Dr. From me And my family you gave me my life back and the children there daddy back.
Best regards Chris C.

I’m updating my review of Dr. Hoewisch after 2.5 years of care with him. My original review from 2012 is still posted below.
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April 2014
I continue to love being under Dr. Hoewsich’s thoughtful and effective care after 2.5 years with him. I have seen major improvements in my posture, pain level, and overall health. I even plan to bring the newest addition to our family (expected in July 2014) to be treated by him. I highly recommend Dr. Hoewisch to any and all individuals looking to address back, neck, hip, limb, and/​or joint pain issues, health concerns (including chronic), and much much more!
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February 2012
Dr. Hoewisch is a SUPERB chiropractor and I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone, especially those new to chiropractic care.
~His methods are effective (yet gentle and not scary).
~He and his staff are very knowledgeable and friendly.
~His care is comprehensive and tailored to his patients’ needs
~His prices are competitive.
I have been under chiropractic care for about 13 years, and have been with Dr. Hoewisch for approximately 4 months. I have had the good fortune of finding capable and caring chiropractors for over a decade — each has had their own strengths and specialties. Dr. Hoewisch’s care has taken my progress to the next level! His technique is unique in that he is able to ask my body what it needs, and adjust accordingly. His adjustments are precise, effective, and very gentle. And if you have any questions or concerns, he will explain to you exactly what he is doing.
Just to give you an idea of some of the results I have had:
1. My entire life I have been plagued by a curved and very stiff mid-​back (below my shoulder blades, around my rib area). Honestly, I remember this stiffness when I did gymnastics as an elementary school aged child! After seeing Dr. Hoewisch for about one month I had MORE FLEXIBILITY in my back than I have had since I can ever remember. And, my back did not look as curved, which is an added bonus!
2. My right ear has a tendency to feel plugged up. This has been happening for about a year now, and no one seems to be able to fix it, even temporarily. (Very annoying!) When Dr. Hoewisch adjusts me, my ear unplugs and I can hear clearly! I hope with time and continued care that my ear will unplug for good! :)
3. When Dr. Hoewisch adjusts a particular part of my body I get the most amazing buzzing feeling in that area of my body! Its like that part of my body is so alive its electric. I have especially had this feeling in relation to my mid-​back and rib adjustments (see #1 above).
4. My fourth and final item has to do with Dr. Hoewisch’s care, but especially in relation to the PRICE of his services. Dr. Hoewisch does not just adjust and say «see you later.» He and his office staff have taught me a lot about chiropractic that I did not know before (even after 13 years of experience!), muscle development/​rehabilitation, nutrition, and general health. AND ALL HIS ADJUSTMENTS COME WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY EXERCISES! (And he makes patients do them in the office, so we have to be accountable!)
Due to his COMPREHENSIVE approach to care, I have seen a marked increase in my body’s ability to hold my adjustment, an increase in my energy level, and an improvement in my attitude and mental and physical performance!
Thank you Dr. Hoewisch for everything you have done for me! I am so grateful for you!

Dr. Hoewisch has kept my back performing well. I work hard and can’t afford any injuries. I also was having some consistent shoulder pain, for 6 weeks. I told him about it, he adjusted me, and 3 days later the pain was gone and has not returned. I am a true convert.
Thx
David

I have been going to Dr Dave off and on for over five years. He is now using a soft touch in the neck area that is just as effective as the older procedures. I highly recommend using his services if you are looking for a chiropractor.
B.J. Tucker

I last was in the office of Dr. David Hoewisch (pronounced Hay-​wish) about a year ago. At first I would see him 3 times a week, progressing down to two and finally once a week. I was told this would be a «year long» treatment which ended up being about 9 months a total of about 80 visits. This was his suggestion since he claims I had many «sublaxations.» I was around 24 when I started to see him and have never been in a major accident to be so sublaxated. I was very naïve since I never had any previous chiropractic care and accepted his word. I decided to see him because I would get back pain once in a blue moon but constant headaches/​migraines and now believed that I had multiple structural displacements in my spine and legs/​sublaxations.
His too-​interactive marketing strategies were too harsh and made me feel very uncomfortable. Be prepared to be told that every health issue that you may have is due to problems in your spinal column. They will ask you to note all of your health issues and tell you that chiropractic care will help with all of your ailments. Therefore making you believe you can’t live without a chiropractor, at least this is how it felt. Can illness be the cause of a bad spine? Well, my headaches/​migraines never improved and my once in a blue moon back pain happened while I was in treatment.
Since Dr. Hoewisch was my first chiropractor I did not know what made a chiropractor good. His adjustments were very rough and when I informed him, with his corky personality he would reply with something like; «no pain, no game.» I noticed he was not a good chiropractor for me after he had substitute chiropractors when he would take time off. My favorite was Dr. Matthew Rosenstein (his practice is in San Francisco) a colleague of his who’s been a chiropractor about 10 years more than Dr. Hoewsich. He has a very soft, warm touch and in with little to no effort gets the job done painlessly. I never was in pain after Dr. Rosenstein’s adjustments and felt great after.
During my last visits near the end of my 80 sessions, it was time to get me to stay one more year. He took x-​rays of me sitting, which he had not done before and showed me that I needed more work because my lower back was not aligned. He said that over the following year he would try to correct the problem. Why is he just telling me this? And why did he not work on that issue before? His adjustment routine was almost the same every time. This is when I said to myself «enough!»
After analyzing my treatment, I don’t think what he suggested and what I paid was worth the results I obtained. Since I had no insurance coverage he gave me a «half off» discount. What I paid was in the thousands. Boy do I feel stupid now!!!
On the positive, I found his staff who his wife is part of and himself to be over friendly, warm and very inviting. Could this be part of their marketing strategy? I believe they are good people just trying to run a business and have to make certain choices to keep the business afloat. I just think they should not be as aggressive with their marketing and in getting patients to bring friends and family in. The whole «your sublaxated spine could be the reason for many of your health issues» should come with some sort of disclaimer because it may just not work for or be believed by every one. Also, a whole patient analysis should be done and all reported, this is better than finding out at the end of the 80 visits that there is [wait for it]… more wrong.

Dr. Hoewisch is great! I started seeing him when I was about 3 months pregnant with my second child. My hips were bugging me and I knew I had to find a chiropractor quickly. He took into account my growing belly during the adjustments. This second pregnancy was way smoother than my first one and I know that getting regular adjustments made a huge difference.
I can not recommend him any higher for knee/​leg/​foot adjustments. My left knee gets out of place and starts to bug me. Dr Hoewisch is the only one who can set it right. He’s super thorough and very meticulous. I have incredible respect for his commitment to keep on learning new techniques.
I moved a little further away from his office so visiting his office on a regular basis became a bit incoenvient, which has been a bummer since his adjustments were great. I do go in every few months to get my knee adjusted, though. Like I said, no one else can get it right!
I’m knocking a star off for my personal preference for a chiropractic office that feels a little more like a holistic healing place with a warm and nurturing feel. His office is pleasant but doesn’t feel that way. I do like that there are toys in the office for children.

Dr. H is a fantastic chiropractor. He’s very hands-​on and takes a very holistic approach to your health. You may go in just to get your «back cracked» (I bet he doesn’t like that phrase) but he always has little stories or tidbits about different things you can do to improve your health, and he might send you home with homework, like a health survey so he can treat you more efficiently.
I saw him for about a year, and wanted to continue my visits but he doesn’t take Kaiser co-​pays and I could no longer afford the treatments. Le sigh! But I recommend him whenever someone I know is looking to treat back pain.

Dr. Hoewisch may be a decent chiropractor — and has some interesting techniques including stretching and other homework which I think are really good to do.
However his and the whole staff’s incessant barrage of marketing barely disguised as «education» just makes me bristle and too uncomfortable to even stay there for more than a few minutes.