Michal Shinkle, DC

This woman has the healing hands. I went to her with IT band syndrome that even PT did not relieve. For a whole year, I was in so much pain, I could not sleep. After 4 visits, my problem was gone. Recently I went because I threw my SI joint out and after one visit, I had a lot of relief (I was in terrible pain and could not sit), after 2 appointments, I was almost back to normal and I have one more to go and I know I will be better than ever. A week ago, I could not even get out of a chair and this weekend, I taught all of my regular yoga classes.
She has an engaging personality as well – I’m a huge fan!

I was excited to try a local chiropractor rather than drive an hour to the one I have seen for 25 years, especially after the description provided by the very nice receptionist of the service style. It sounded so much like the one I like in Baltimore. I didn’t find the previous local chiropractor I tried in Bethesda a good option because of the frequent customer card given to me, expecting me back 2 – 3 times a week. That to me says they’re ineffective. Maybe I’m weird, but I see no acceptable reason to disrobe for a chiropractic adjustment, and if I can’t be accommodated for my discomfort with such in Dr. Shinkle’s office, this is not the DC for me. It’s not like I was wearing a huge bulky sweater and fireman’s overalls that would have inhibited palpation. I can’t really rate her performance other than the bad beginning that caused us to immediately part ways.