Awender Chiropractic

Dr. Awender is great if you are looking for a good solid adjustment. I believe has has one other location and a new one coming down south. He also has an online scheduling system with is key for setting appointments on the go. Check out his website. I highly recommend.
Great location right off the 101 Freeway.

It’s been two sessions, and I’d say the experience is between a 4 and a 5 if taking both the massage and exam into consideration, but since more recent reviews appeared to round down, I’ll round up because they really are definitely much better than I expected, especially compared to another doctor that has a 5 star average, accepts Kaiser, but refuses to adjust anything other than the spine.
While looking for a chiropractor that is on the Kaiser network and will do more than just spine adjustment, I came across a few in the area. Naturally I checked Unilocal and the business websites for info. There was a special deal on the their website for massage and chiropractic exam, so I decided to give it a try. The massage was nice and a great bargain, even if it’s not a full hour, then again, I rarely find any 1 hour massages to be more than 45 min of actual massage.
Dr. Awender is quick and does wonders with his adjustments. I like his style, efficiency, and that I don’t have to explain too much for him to find my problem areas. While waiting, I see many happy and regular patients, which made me wonder why their Unilocal review doesn’t fit at all with what I experienced. Maybe the happy patients don’t want to share because they want to keep the doctor to themselves? I decided to do my part so others will not be discouraged by some of the reviews, and miss out on a really good doctor. Not to mention their rates are the best I’ve seen, even for cash patients!

Been here once. Service is OK. But front desk hardly gets to/​return phone calls.

I love getting massage Groupons/​Livingsocial deals, but this one ended up being a little bit of a rip off. I purchased the 60minute (versus 30minute) massage and ended up getting ~25minutes on the table. To be fair I did show up 10 minutes late to the office, but because it was a chiropractors office, there was a stack of forms to fill out! I asked if I could reschedule the massage since I knew by the time Id fill out the forms/​undress the massage time would fly by, and the receptionist told me there was a $ 15 reschedule fee [which is half of what I paid for the groupon, so not worth it] and the masseuse HAD to be done by 1. I figured he had somewhere else to be and finished the forms. I’m used to losing 5min before/​after a massage for that undress/​redress time, but I was really upset that I lost HALF of my massage time with no consideration from the receptionist or the masseuse himself.
As for the massage, I’d like to think it could have been very beneficial to have the 60 minutes. Dave was very friendly, talked to me throughout the massage (which was great for distracting me from the pain), and seemed really passionate about his trade.
Was hoping to find a new chiropractor from the experience, but so not the case.

I’m so grateful to have found Dr. Jeff Awender! I’ve been to other chiropractors (the bone cracking kind) but felt like I was part of a factory line and the results were ok but didn’t last long. I needed a new solution.
I went to see Dr. Awender for a crippling issue with my hand which was really effecting my daily life. I thought it might be carpal tunnel syndrome but after doing a couple quick strength tests on my hand he said its probably an issue in my neck. I was puzzled but when he pressed on a spot on my neck and I immediately felt the pain in my hand, I knew I’d come to the right place!
Dr. Awender takes his treatment to the next level and assesed my entire body. Which was great since I sit a computer all day and have typical issues associated with a desk job. He did additional strength tests in my legs which were embarrassingly weak and little shaky! I was out of «alignment» in that one leg was slightly longer than the other and my pelvis slightly out of alignment. This was the first time I’d been on a drop table and was pleasantly surprised. The table movements are painless and subtle but the results were significant, and your entire body gets treated. Once the treatment on the drop table was complete, he did the same strength tests and my legs were amazingly stronger and no shaking! He then moved onto the treatment in my neck and hand. He did additional work on my neck and used a special laser on my hand to help reduce the swelling. Throughout the entire session, he talks through what he’s doing and why. He’s very knowledgable and experienced and made me feel very comfortable and safe.
The next day, I was pretty sore all over, the day after a bit less, and on the third day the soreness was gone. I went back for a 2^nd treatment on the 3^rd day and wasn’t sore like the first time and could actually open a jar without screaming! It’s been 3 months and my hand is fine. I will continue to see Dr. Awender and I’m truly grateful to have found him. Also, if you don’t have insurance, his rate is very reasonable!!! Thank you Dr. Awender!

Pathetic front desk, extremely rude and unhelpful. Threw a fit about me having to reschedule even with over 24 hour notice. Wouldn’t recommend to anyone.

Dr. Awender provides a chiropractic practice that is non-​intrusive and pain free. The first chiropractor I visited had employed the whole twisting and popping routine… I found it very unpleasant. Dr. Awender, however, uses a «drop table» (I believe that’s what it’s called?), that allows for adjustments to be made free of forceful twisting and what not.
A year or so ago, my back went out… lower back pain to the point where I couldn’t walk. Dr. Awender adjusted me and got me on a plan with Physical Therapy, and I was up and running. He guided me through the MRI process, which was how I discovered I had a herniated disc.
I stop by for visits every month or so. I always feel a lot more loose and strong after leaving sessions. Very grateful for Dr. Awender.

I came in for a massage and adjustment and would give Dr. Awender 4 stars but the massage 0 stars if I could so I guess I will average it out.
I’ve had bad experiences with drop tables before so it was great to see a doctor who knew what he was doing and didn’t cause further pain. I found the constant up and down movement of the table quite unnecessary and slightly annoying. I understand it might be useful for patients who may have problems turning over or limited mobility issues but why couldn’t I just flip over on the table instead of having to wait for it to go up, turn around, and wait for it to go down for every little thing. Dr. Awender was pleasant and informative. I would recommend him for anyone who doesn’t like to hear their backs being cracked!
But skip the massage! Unless they get a new masseuse. I expected a more therapeutic massage since it IS in a chiropractic office but basically, if I wanted someone to rub lotion on my back, I would have saved my money and asked my BF to do it. The massage table was loose and squeaky and it kept rocking back and forth. I was slightly afraid it might tip over or something. In the middle of the massage, the masseuse suddenly hopped on the table and straddled me to further rub more lotion on my back. Not sure why she did that or if it was even necessary but a little warning would have been nice. Her phone went off a few times during the session and she made no attempts to turn it off.
Great chiropractor but I am still searching for a place where I can get a good adjustment AND a decent massage

Not recommended. Business phone not always in working order. Dr. Awender made unnecessary comments about how MRI tests are not that much money. Unempathetic and out of touch with peoples’ financial needs.
Not the friendliest, not the best communicator. Do not always receive a follow up call from office when needed.
Front desk bluntly has stated: «Very busy, swamped». Patients don’t need to hear that at visits. Perhaps choose a different field of work then.

I had Dr. Jeffrey, same day after treatment I sprained my foot badly. It’s been 3 weeks on crutches so far. If you go here, see the Dad!

I can tolerate an incompetent doctor, but I cannot tolerate an unethical doctor.
I would have given a lower rating to Dr. Awender if I could.
Not only has he proved incompetent as a doctor, he has also shown a complete disregard for ethical behavior — After reading his reply to my review, I did contact him for a refund of the fee — he replied to me saying that the fee refund had a «fine print» and that I should have asked for it within the first 3 visits. However, I do remember him telling me by the third visit that it takes about 9 sessions for patients to get better — so in any case my asking for a refund would have been premature. In any case, a misdiagnosis clearly shows incompetence on Dr. Awender’s part.
My biggest gripe though is that Dr. Jeff Awender also wrote back saying that he would give me the requested refund, provided I took off my previous negative review of him. This is seriously unethical and a big lapse of judgment from a professional doctor — I wrote back to him declining to remove the review and I haven’t heard back from him since. I am not hopeful of receiving my money back, but in case I do, I shall update this review.
I do hope that after reading this, fellow people will stay away from Dr. Jeff Awender.

A chiropractor who knows what they are doing AND does it without the old-​skool $popping and cracking? Yes, Dr. Awender’s practice is too good to be true!
After only a few visits, years of back and neck issues from sitting on my uncomfortable computer chair at work have been reversed. I also took his advice and tried the pillow they have at his office, and now I wake up a lot more rested. I wish I had found out aout his office years ago!
prepay $ 180 for 6 visits = 30 per visit

++ Before making adjustments, Dr Awender goes through a diagnosis process to feel & find exactly where I need the adjustments/​re-​alignments.
— this sounds pretty basic but unfortunately, most/​many chiropractors don’t seem to know how to do this. They’ll just «crack» and then try to make up for it by including a crap massage (manual or electric massager).
++ relaxed & friendly environment
++ free to schedule appointment as often as needed (without the pressure)

I have been seeing Dr. Jeff for quite some time. I came in initially for neck and upperback pain. I now come in for routine maintenance care which I feel makes a tremendous difference. I say with in three or four visits I was feeling back to normal. I feel he is very knowledgeable and competent practitioner. He is very personable and pleasure to speak to. The office is conveniently located with parking. The office is a well decorated office with friendly staff.

ROCK STAR! This Chiropractor is my mentor. I hope to be as awesome as him when I am half his age. Saved me from surgery twice — has been my DC since I was 10 years old. I love you Doctor Awender!!!