Pasadena Family Chiropractic

It’s prob been about 3 years since I Even had any issue with my back. Unfortunately today is the day I endured my back from working out I am in tremendous pain. When I sit down I can’t even look behind me or get up from laying down with out being in so much pain. Make sure to make a appointment they do take walk ins which is awesome! The Nice sweet receptionist remembered me from 3 years ago just from talking to her over the phone. The office is in a cute little plaza on the 3^rd floor and they have a waiting room plus clean restrooms. You won’t have to worry about breaking the bank here they are very adorable and flexible as in rates. In the heart of Pasadena this is the place to go. I feel so relieved of pain and now I can go on my trip to Europe tomorrow which I was afraid. I am so glad they were able to take me in the same day o called. Yay! Thanks DR MIke

If you want 120 minutes spent waiting for your appointment and get rude attitude from his receptionist than this is the place. Not to mention the lack of privacy in the first treatment room where Doctor talks loud about client’s health and personal issues in front of other patients. Overall, he’d rather talk about sports teams and some other nonsense than answering health concerning questions. Unprofessional and inconsiderate practice. No doctor who respects his patients will make them wait for from 60 to 120 minutes! There are better doctors in Pasadena.

Dr. Mike has been my chiro for years now. I love him and his practice.
The wait time is frustrating and sometimes I can’t stay for my appointment; that is the biggest downside, but as a chiro he is hands-​down the best.
I also cannot stand his receptionist, Candy, she is the reason I have decided to stop going.
My high star review is for Dr. Mike and his skills.

Dr Mike is awesome! He takes his time. You can tell he doesn’t do it for the money. He loves what does and he is very thorough. He also great at what he does. I feel so much better every single time I come. He absolutely the best chiropractor I’ve been to and I’ve been to a lot.

I have known Dr. Mike for over 20 years. He has always taken care of me and my family. He even went as far early in his practice to care for a 90 year old man In Our church without ever charging him a penny. His family monthly plans are reasonable and every time I can’t afford it anymore and stop going when I go back its like I was there yesterday and he takes care of me.
I had fallen about a month and half ago and I kept going downhill until today when my husband time me to go see Dr Mike. Dr Mike told me I was his for two weeks and that he’d have me back in shape in no time. This after I find out that he just had a hip replacement.
Yes he’s busy but isn’t that a good sign of how many people feel that he’s the best. Take the time to care for yourself and let Dr Mike help you too.

if your time if valuable to you and you want to be treated professionally, don’t come to this place. The average wait time is 40 to 90 minutes and often times there is no privacy regarding your conversation. Dr. Mike will say whatever and discuss everything while you have other people in the same treatment room. Many times he rushes through the treatment that makes you wonder what the long wait was for. Go somewhere else where you get more quality and professional treatment!

A few years back I went to see Dr. Mike for the first time after a motorcycle accident, I had intense migraines. The xray clearly showed one of my cervical vertebra clearly out of place, among other things down my back. After the first neck adjustment, the migraine immediately cleared.
I have gone back after a car accident to help me get right again.
and just about 2 weeks ago, I injured my back and couldn’t sit, walk, or stand without sharp stabbing pain. The next day I went to see Dr. Mike, and I was able to go for a 30 minute walk after the adjustment. I’m still getting treatment, and still having some pain, but much more tolerable than before. And I believe I’m healing and recovering much quicker.
I can see why Dr. Mike has a lot of patients, because he gets results. He seems to focus more on the people than profit, and will work with you on cost and payments, and incredible unheard of discounts.
I’ve been to other Chiropractors in the past, they usually do an adjustment, sometimes some ultrasound treatment, and 30 minutes on a massage table. And though the ultrasound is supposed to help heal the muscle tissue and what not, and the massage tables are great, but I get the most benefit from just a good ol’ adjustment. There are no ultrasound machines or massage tables at PFC, but you can expect good chiropractic treatment. Just be sure to communicate what hurts and causes discomfort to the doctor.
Students, especially those from Fuller Theological Seminary get an unbelievable special rate.
Some tips:
Sometimes, there can be long waits as some other reviews have mentioned. I found that when I schedule my appointments when they open it minimizes the wait time (look on their webpage for more info on days and times they are open). I usually try to schedule at a time close to when they re-​open in the afternoons. But I’ve had good luck with mornings, too.
Walk-​ins are welcome, but require a little patience because it might take a little longer to see the doc. But, if you’re like me, its better to wait, than it is to ache.
Also when the pain is bad, I usually ask the receptionist for a ice pack, it helps with the pain and inflammation while waiting to see the doc.
The parking lot is a paid lot (there is no validation), something like $ 0.75 per 15 minutes and $ 8 max for all day.
I always street parking, not to mention the doc always tells me to go for at least a 15 minute walk after, so it might be better to park a little farther since you have to walk anyways. I usually walk over to Lake Ave and get a cup of coffee and strolled down Lake, or sometimes I’ll go get a meal at one of many restaurants on Lake.
There is 1 hour parking on Green St, and 2 hr parking on Mentor, Cordova, and Catalina. Be sure to check the parking signs as there are some spots with no parking, street cleaning, and a few spots on Mentor that is only for Zipcar parking.
If you are not familiar with the area, Mentor and Green are one-​way streets.
They also have some health and nutritional supplements available to purchase. I’ve seen many patients purchase them there, and heard the prices are
Hope this review helps those dealing with pain.

Dr Mike has good intentions. His staff is very nice and professional. However He is far too busy to offer quality care. Getting the patient out and the next one in seems to be his first priority. I went to Dr Mike for 8 months for a slipped disk and pinched nerve. Often he confused me with other patients, even asking why I was limping after the adjustment, As if my injury was news to him. (I think he gives the same adjustments to every patient, hence his confusion) After 6 months my back only got more painful. So I went to physical therapy at KP and the doctors there told me he was making it much worse. After a month of PT at KP my back was better.
I also find it sketchy for a «doctor» to be anti vaccine, and anti pharmaceutical.

I’ve always been afraid of Chiropractor’s. Had a negative experience of cracking and being too hard on my sore back. Well today my whole perspective changed when I was told to see Dr Mike after a lifting injury resulting in lower back pain. The minute I met him he made me feel totally relaxed and adjusted me. He was very informative and my whole body relaxed. I left the office with NO back pain! I’m able to walk straight again! I will definitely be going back as I have Epilepsy and frequent migraines. He is passionate at what he does and he’s excited to see me restored to health after this 9 year battle. Thanks Dr Mike for putting the trust back in seeing a Chiropractor. So blessed to have his office so close. They were able to get me in the same day I called! GO! You will NOT be disappointed!

I salute with Dr Mike. I think he’s doing the job right and not only to chase after money like most chiropractor who goes after insurance. I hope don’t see him again though, but if I got hurt, I’ll definitely give him a call first.

Dr. Mike is the best. Just go to him. Helped me with various athletic related persistent issues, and helped my wife with general stuff as well as through two pregnancies.

My wife is a chiropractor and this is where she goes. Every time she gets adjusted by Dr. DeNapoli she emphatically tells me that he is excellent at adjusting. Then she tells me about specific bones that he adjusted so much better than other chiropractors and why some parts are more difficult to adjust than others. I’ve only been to about a half dozen chiropractors so my knowledge is not so vast, but he did my neck better than anyone else has ever adjusted it. I feel very confident in his ability and professionalism.

Treatment is excellent. Office is friendly but frequently spend way too much time waiting. Learned to just turn around and leave if office is crowded.

Sorry for the long review, but it gives my journey of getting a better body through Dr. Mike.
I grew up racing motorcycles. So, by the time I found Dr. Mike (also a sports injury specialist) my body was fairly beat up. I first visited him in the late 90’s and his adjustments immediately began to help with my aches and pains. After a couple of years I broke my shoulder and assumed going to a Chiropractor would not be possible with such an injury. During that healing period I drifted away from Chiropractic for a couple of years — then I crashed my mountain bike (traded the motorcycles for mountain biking). That injury gave me persistent pain in my mid-​back. So, I went back to Dr. Mike and he had me feeling good within a couple of weeks. That was over ten years ago and I have seen him consistently since.
So, when I broke my fibula (small leg bone) on a Sunday 7 years ago, I went to Dr. Mike that Monday before making the trip to the Orthopedic doctor. Dr. Mike worked his magic, as did my doctor (boot cast) and I was healed up within weeks. The story doesn’t end there. My assumption that mountain biking was safer than the motorcycles was incorrect; I broke my back 3 years ago. After a brief stay in USC Medical I made it a point to see Dr. Mike 2 – 3 times a week until this past February when my work took me out of town until this May. The four months I was away from Chiropractic were eye opening, because my body felt great. These past years Dr. Mike has not only helped me feel better, but his approach has aligned my body and gotten me to a place where going in once a week for maintenance adjustments is all I need. At least until I crash my mountain bike again, that is! lol

I luv going to Dr. Mike. He’s a great chiropractor. I was very hesitant about chiropractors before I met him because of past experiences. But I had a pinched nerve on my neck and heard a lot of great reviews about him. Since I was in so much pain, I thought I should give him a chance. Well I’m glad i did. He’s great at what he does and also has a very friendly and awesome personality.
the staff is great as well. very accommodating and work around your schedule to make sure you’re comfortable. I’ve called same day to reschedule my appointment and every time, they’ve been quite helpful. =D

I can’t comment on Dr. Mike because after my pregnant partner waited for 2 hours past her APPOINTMENT time in a crowded office with blaring radio playing, she finally left.
I wonder what kind of chiropractor even allows his office to triple-​book clients and then lets a pregnant women sit and wait for that long.
But if you have all day to spend waiting in that tiny office with everyone else listening to car insurance commercials and crappy pop songs, then go ahead. We will find another chiropractor… and one who cares enough about his patients to see them without making them sit around for 30, 60, 90, or even 120 minutes.

Dr. Mike is a fantastic Chiropractor! I’ve been seeing a Chiropractor since I was 13 years old (Currently 32).Thanksfully there’s nothing «Wrong» with me. I’ve had minor things from a spraned ankle, a minor car accident, from time to time I find myself in an un-​wanted Arm bar during Judo practice. All fixable by Dr. Mike. Since my job involved being in front of a computer & typing for 8+ hours a day, my posture suffers. Dr. Mike’s been treating me since 2005 when I used to work in Pasadena. If this if your first Chiropractic adjustment, just relax & allow the Dr. to adjust you. The WORST thing you can do is tense up & LOCK your muscles. I also found that going to Yoga, or getting a massage before an adjustment works really well.
Park somewhere in the area, since they charge you in the lot. Green street is ONE WAY so be careful when navigating Pasadena. Other than that, I’ll see you in the waiting room.

Dr. Mike wonderful, honesty, and amazing. He really know and understands the body and doesn’t skimp. I have been to a crap load of Chiropractic, who almost never touch you or ever seen you at times.
The bad, sometimes it can take up to an hour to get to you after your appointment time. I have wait up to 2 hours at rare times.
He makes his rate affordable, and trys to get to as may people as possible. If your in a rush that day, call ahead to see how busy the office is and let the front desk know. Talk to the front desk for the best times to avoid the «rush hour.»
Parking: Park on the side street with the two hour parking and save yourself some $$.

Dr. Mike is superior to many in his craft. I highly recommend him for aiding in the healing of chronic back and neck pain. His practice is very busy because his services are thorough! Be prepared to wait a little while to be seen but know that it is worth the investment of your time. I’ve been to many Chiropractors in my life, Dr. Mike is certainly one of the best!

What can I say about Dr. Mike? I came here after a referral from my friend and I was nervous and skeptical about chiropractors. However, once I got there, i was met with a friendly and caring staff that was focused on my well being and not just what my insurance covers. Dr. Mike is extremely knowledgeable in his craft as well as many others so he makes sure that you are treated with the utmost care and attention to detail.
Honestly, there is a reason why this place is packed, you get what you pay for and then some. You arrive with questions and concerns an after you leave, you have found your solution,