Evergreen Wellness

I went to them for their promotional offer for xrays hoping to see what had me in agonizing mid back pain for several months. I got an adjustment that day, hoping for some temporary relief until I could get in for xrays. After the xrays he did another adjustment. Both adjustments were on my neck and didn’t really have any effect on my back. While watching people come and go while I waited, I pretty much saw most people getting the same or similar neck adjustment that I had gotten and I wondered if they all had the same neck problem.
I was shown my xrays and had a consultation during which Dr. K explained to me that my neck was out of alignment, so my back hurt. He then explained that it would take about 3 months of coming 2 or 3 times a week and over 2,000 dollars to fix my neck. I was told that the reason for signing an agreement to pay up front was that this way he wouldn’t have to collect money from patients each time they come, and that people would likely be more inclined to complete the entire course of treatment if they had paid for it in advance. I was given a choice to pay it in several installments if need be.
Not convinced that my neck was really the issue, or that spending that much time and money would fix what turned out to be arthritic pain in my thoracic spine, I decided against the treatment plan.
That said, he and his staff were very nice, the x-​rays were informative and helped me to understand what was happening in my body. Having read the other reviews, it is evident that some people do have issues that Evergreen’s care is effectively treating. I think each person responds differently to treatments such as chiropractic, and that different practitioners have different methods too. Also true of acupuncture. What didn’t work for my bone pain, worked miracles for my husband’s nerve pain. Different people, different pain sources, different treatment methodology. It’s all about finding what works for you.

Dr. Russell Kun is such a gifted healer, I cannot thank God enough for bringing me this miracle man. After becoming 100% deaf in my left ear — His treatment for my neck is even bringing my hearing back. Let me explain. Since I came to Ojai I have been in such pain, Face, neck, shoulder, arm I even went to Emergency room. When ER did nothing I went to 2 acupuncturist, and OMD, holistic practitioners, another chiropractor and medical doctor. I suffered nearly a month with agonizing nerve pain. Normally I am against x rays but there comes a time when you just know there is something wrong and my intuition said «you have to see». I saw his promotion for free initial consultation and x-​rays so I took a chance. Well the x-​ray said it all — what no one diagnosed — a bulging disc in my neck c5/​6. All my health problems for years and this recent bout of severe pain. After a few treatments, I have been able to sleep 5 nights straight and a benefit I could never have imagined — after what I was told was a stroke in my ear making me 100% deaf for months, my hearing is slowly returning I CAN HEAR (although slightly) I am hopeful more treatments will return it completely. Is that amazing or what? A hearing aid for my type of deafness is about $ 4k. The best part is that I have been able to sleep the whole night with out waking in screaming pain for last 5 nights. My father was an MD and Osteopath so I know medical care. As I watch Dr. Russell you can see his experience and that he is a great intuitive diagnostician who knows right where to lay his hands. And his staff is so lovely and kind. I am truly grateful. Oh and he was more worried about me getting healing than the money. But I love the payment plan — what a big help.

Are any of us ever «fixed»? Maybe not. But the most dramatic change in my physical wellbeing is entirely owed to Dr. Russell Kun and the Evergreen staff. So much personal touch and intuitive wisdom about everything that connects to just about everything. I couldn’t possibly say enough good things about Evergreen Wellness. They’ve seen me at my worst and guided my shift forward into sublime health. I have nothing but love and gratitude for Russell, Elizabeth, Melissa and the entire staff.

How good can I feel? How often in our busy lives to we ask ourselves this? When budget and time constraints dictate that we should prioritize our well being near the bottom of the list we are not always aware of the slow erosion of our vitality until an acute event in which we seek relief.
I had that moment today when I arrived at Evergreen Wellness. I knew what was wrong, but could not fix it myself. The cheerful staff was friendly and considerate, and I was given a tour of the the office and each modality was explained to me.
DR. Russell was patient, thorough, and considerate while determining the exact nature of my complaints and my goals for treatment.
Before adjustment you are massaged with a wonderful device that everyone wishes they could take home.
For myself, after my adjustment the relief was so dramatic I was in awe that the pain I had characterized as moderate discomfort had actually been quite awful and I had endured it over the weekend.
If you’re curious to know how good you can feel, I highly recommend Evergreen Wellness. The location is across from Rainbow Bridge Natural Foods, where you can stop in for a fresh juice and a snack afterward.

He’s okay. His staff is nice. But he is not holistic and is really into gadgets. I prefer human touch. Also, he will tell you that you need to come in 3 times a week for months to correct something or other. He’ll get you on a monthly payment plan if he can. Unless you like spending hours at the chiro 3x/​week, I’d get a second opinion. He’s good at cracking backs, but it’s sort of a factory. I ave been going once/​month as needed, but I need to find someone new because I am not thrilled with the care I am getting. But let me say that many people seem happy to be there. There are a lot of people in bad shape and if you are not into the holistic thing and you like technology and machines then this is a great place for you.

How do you give a rating to a group of people that have helped change your health? I went to Dr. Russell at the Evergreen Wellness in Ojai because my back was out and my neck was in pain and stiff. (This happens every once in a while.) Dr. Russell begins with a set of movement xrays to view the skeletal system and what is happening with movement through the spine. Next he spent about an hour reviewing my xrays and discuss my overall health– not typical of a Chiropractor or any Dr. I was amazed at the condition of my spine. He simply explained with charts and hands-​on vertebrae how and why I was having issues. My medical Dr. gave me pain meds which I did not want. Dr. R explained that when a bicycle is broken pouring oil on it will not fix the problem, we need to adjust the problem and actually fix it to ride it. Love that!
So now almost 2 months of working on my core, education classes and adjustments I am witnessing my whole life change. I am off my twice daily diabetes medicine, cholesterol med and thyroid med and I have lost 8 pounds (so that you know I am average weight and height but I have horrible genetics!!) The center has taught me I do not need these medications. I am no longer «pouring oil on my broken system», I am fixing it!
Love the Evergreen Wellness Center of Ojai!

Dr. Kun has been treating my whole family for the past several months and everyone is thrilled with the results. The staff is very professional and friendly. The clinic is beautiful and very conveniently located. I highly recommend this office for anyone needing chiropractic treatment.

I have been seeing Dr. Kun for migraines that I was suffering with daily, and we finally have them under control through his treatments.
My daughter was having a few issues with her foot bones locking up when she plays softball and Dr. Kun has completely relieved her of the pain as well as keep all of her joints and vertebrates healthy!
Being a Massage Therapist, I have worked with many Chiropractors over the years, and Russel Kun is one of the best I had the pleasure to treat not only me, but my young daughter as well! He is very knowledge in his field and well as informative on other holistic modalities.