Dr. Richard Weinstein – Chiropractor

I’ve been to a number of chiropractors, and Dr. Weinstein is the best I have ever experienced. He is totally unlike the notorious «bone-​crackers» you may have heard of. His approach is so gentle that you might not think you have been treated – but the results speak for themselves. He has helped me with a three-​year-​old knee injury that I thought couldn’t get better – I didn’t know chiropractors could help with knees. He also put a wandering rib back, greatly reducing the pain, in just three visits. As others have mentioned, he wants to fix the problem and let you get on with life – he doesn’t insist on regular «tune-​ups» as some do.

I’ve been a patient for Dr Weinstein for nearly 20 years. I’ve been to see him a grand total of 4 times… That should tell you something… No frills, no back cracking black magic just solid alignments and recommendations to keep you from coming back. Swear by him.

Dr Weinstein is the fourth Chiropractor I’ve seen in the Santa Cruz area. I have been seeing him for 4 weeks, and feel like my body is finally in balance. He knows what my concerns are, and adjusts me gently and in a way that I am able to stay balanced. He also knows my other Doctors and supports what they are doing too. He accepts medicare.

Do not go to Dr. Weinstein if you have bipolar disorder. My daughter stopped all her meds and stated taking his so-​called unprescribed holistic lithium and other calming medicine. Now she is manic and is starting to take prescribed lithium and geodon. unfortunately it takes a while before the medicine kicks in. She is delusional, paranoid and all the other symptoms of bipolar disorder. Thankyou, Dr. Weinstein for putting our daughter, her husband, her two young sons, and her parents through this horror. … by the way, your massages didn’t work either.

It’s been 6 years and I still see Dr. W about 2 – 3 times a year. He usually sets me right in two visits. I can’t recommend him highly enough.

Dr. Weinstein is very knowledgeable in many areas. I really appreciate what he can do with hormones, supplements and allergies. He has helped many people I know in the past few years.

Several of my friends highly recommended Dr. Weinstein. I was skeptical because of the reputation of most chiropractors and the back cracking experiences. My neck had bothered me again after another car accident. Well my neck is now is pain free and I am sleeping better.
Dr Weinstein knows what you need to relieve the pain, sleep better, and restore your body. I highly recommend him to others and encourage you to give him a try even if you have been in pain for years.

I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Weinstein. I’ve been to several chiropractors in my life and instead of the usual ones I’ve experienced in the past (back cracking, want you to come in weekly for the rest of your life chiropractors), Dr. Weinstein delivers what you need to be better and offers constructive and restorative advice.
I don’t know how or why the activator works, but it’s the only thing that’s ever relieved my aching back!

I was encouraged by my sweetheart to visit Dr. Weinstein. I had steered clear of Chiropractors for many years, after having a few unpleasant experiences. Recently I was in tough shape with the stressors of my recent enterprises and early childhood physical trauma, catching up with me. I had even come very close to spinal fusion to relieve the unremitting pain which was preventing me from preforming the work I am so in love with. Dr. Weinstein’s intelligent and gracious gentle approach was just the medicine I needed, in spite of my non-​complient attitude, and explanation that I was capable of doing my own ROM and Yoga daily to do any releases a chiropractor could possibly do for me. He is well researched and and has an extremely gentle bedside manner.
I believe he would do his work for free because he appears to love it so much. Very professional and determined to get you out of his care as soon as possible.
In addition he is willing to take Insurance.
Bravo!

I went to Dr. Weinstein last year when I had a lot of pain in my lower back. I had never been to a chiropractor and I was afraid he’d be like the ones I had always heard about — they hurt you and try to sign you up for many visits and lots of $. I was pleasantly surprised at how gentle the treatment was. He gave me a simple method to realign the bones in my cranium and told me to ice my back 2x a day. It wasn’t long before I was pain-​free. I probably had 3 or 4 visits and the last time I was in alignment when he checked me so I was not charged for that visit. I feel he is a healer and not interested in draining your bank account. He is that good. Just a week ago I went back because I had re-​injured my back. Two visits and I am good to go again. No need to return. His staff is wonderful. This doctor is the real deal. I am very pleased with the treatment.

I am giving 3 stars which is not ***A-​OK, but more like, meh… so-​so.
He was nice, place was clean, and so on… But, my good impressions only went so far. He came highly recommended by a friend, and Unilocal,so I figured I’d give him a go. My consultation felt more like a justification for the price tag at the end of the session.
My time on the gimmicky auto-​table consisted of a quick little witch-​doctor dance and touch/​tap on my spine and neck, the rounded off with a nice little discourse on the values of Applied Kinesiology and testing me for emotional issues. Look, if I wanted to address emotional issues I’d go to a shrink, but my back hurts and I don’t think that (particularly when I know for a fact the very specific trauma that instigated the problems) holding my forehead and telling me I have anger associated with someone is anymore than the bullshit that got me into this mess to begin with. «Conjure up that irritation so we can release it”-check! you are irritating me right now, esp. knowing that I am paying for this.
A final star for the at least helpful information given on what I can do on my own to fix my problems.
I am on a VERY tight budget, supporting 4 people on my limited student income, so while 125 $ is a lot for anyone (esp. in this economy)-for me and my family that means we are taking the bus for the month, because that was our gas budget for our car. It really was my last chance to get something fixed so I can work for my family. And funny thing is, I’m still irritated, my back doesn’t feel any better, and instead of the New Ager massage therapist that started this whole thing being on my shit list, now there is two of you.
Thanks for… well, the ice pack.

Dr. Weinstein is truly amazing! I have been having back pain and popping in my SI joint (pelvis) for about 3 years, since an accident. I had given in to the fact that this was a permanent condition. I actually went to Dr. Weinstein when my neck totally froze up a couple weeks ago, and I was skeptical but desperate. Amazingly, he has 99% fixed my lower back /​SI problems, as well as 100% fixed my neck! I have no idea how he does it — no severe cracking or big movement. And, as the other reviewers said, he only had me come 3 times and then told me I was fine and could stop coming! I have never heard that before. He is super busy, so schedule ahead of time. I’m a huge fan.

I get migraines and my aunt (who also experiences migraines) sent me to Dr. Weinstein. I’d never been to a chiropractor before and was really surprised by Dr. Weinstein… he gave me exercises and adjustments to do at home to alleviate the pressure in my neck and jaw. He also helped me to ween off of all of the medication that I was on to prevent the migraines. Yes! Like Shari D. said he doesn’t schedule multiple appointments with you to keep you coming back. He really wants you to be free of your pain. It’s been a month since I saw him and my migraines have been significantly reduced. Simply put Dr. Weinstein is worth a visit if you are in any sort of physical pain!

I drive from the east bay to Capitola to be treated by Dr. W. He is the best chiropractor that I have ever known. He doesn’t try to put you on a weekly visiting schedule just to keep the money coming in. He’s so good that he’s busy *without* trying to do this! When I get messed up from a fall/​skiing/​moving furniture/​etc, the most I’ve ever had to see him is the initial fix-​me-​up, then a follow up if I feel like I need one. He gives you simple exercises to do to keep aligned. He’s a nice person, and I seriously wouldn’t go anywhere else. He was referred to me by a friend, who also still sees him on occasion, and she was referred to him by another friend, who saw him, etc. All his business is based on word of mouth. I’ve been going to him for 14 years, when I need to, and I will keep going to him when my back or neck goes out. I would recommend him to anyone who’s a wuss about this stuff. He doesn’t «crack» your back. (That’s the worst!) He uses reflexology and this little clicker thing. I don’t know what it’s called… to put you back into alignment. He’s wonderful!!!