Wellness First

I have been going to Dr. Chris and Marcy for the last 3 years. I was recommended to them by my wife, she thought I would like it to loosen my back and help with all the sports I play but I never had any back pain. My first visit Dr. Chris ran a few tests on my back to see what type of therapy I would need. He told me my back was extremely tight and would like to see me 3 times a week. I couldn’t be happier with my experience. I love the fact that I can be in and out in under 30 minutes. Marcy is extremely accommodating to scheduling and rescheduling. I have asked the morning of and she has always been able to find me a time that was convenient to me. I have had many massage therapists at Wellness first and after a few times of seeing each of them they are familiar with my trouble areas and know what my level of pressure I like. Everyone at Wellness first are kind and pleasant, always asking how I am doing and how my family is. I would recommend Wellness first to anyone that has back pain or just wants to better their overall health!

You just found your new chiropractic home! The massage therapists are so amazing, and Marcy, the office manager, does a great job of pairing you up someone who understands your needs the best.
This place is a safe haven after my workday, and totally resets my body, mind & spirit to face the rest of the day each time I go.

I’ve been a longtime patient of Wellness First. I originally went in with extreme pain in my lower back due to two herniated discs, the treatment I received was slow but surely worth the while. Dr. Chris introduced me to the Spinal Decompression machine, which I must admit the first time I was on it the pain was horrible, I had to lay down and one of the massage therapists came and did some light massage on my back to help with the pain. It’s now been about two years since I started going and I’m extremely happy to say that I am pain free nearly 90% of the time. I do have those days where I over do it with activities and I feel some pain (pressure) in my lower back, but going in and seeing Dr. Chris and the massage therapist helps to get me back in shape. I’m now back to working out everyday with very little to no pain in my lower back! I was originally going 3 times a week, that went down to once a week and now I only go once a month, or as needed. The staff is really amazing and very friendly, Marcy definitely makes everyone feel welcome, it is a really nice family environment.

3.5 years ago my wife started going to Dr. Chris for acupuncture to help with her asthma and a year of monthly bronchitis and pneumonia. Since she had such positive results (completely off all asthma medication and no lung infections since 2010) I thought I would try out Dr. Chris’ office for an old snowboarding injury that had never gotten completely resolved. I had a nagging pain in my shoulder that would prevent me from sleeping from time to time. Since going to Dr. Chris and his team my injury has improved a lot and the pain has subsided. It took some time, but I am really seeing the value. Overall I would recommend Dr. Chris for acupuncture and pain relief.

Okay, so let me say I have good and bad to say about this place. I’d never been to a chiropractor before so wasn’t sure what to expect. Was experiencing some back pain so went in.
I was explained the billing process which seemed complicated and strange to me. Rather than me pay a small copay each visit they offered me a years worth of like 32 visits or something along those lines for 5 copays so maybe $ 150 or so. Seemed wierd but whatever. I regret doing this as I was basically forced to commit to them prior to having my first visit.
Basically here’s how a visit goes you either go get a 15 minute massage first then see the doctor for 2 minutes and get cracked once or you get cracked and then go get a 15 minute massage. The doctor, staff, and receptionists were all super friendly really nice people so I gotta give them credit for that. Make you feel welcome, super friendly, seem like they care so props for that.
That said I feel like the doctor has waaaayyy too many patients to really give anyone any quality care. Like another reviewer said it’s like a rotating door of people in and out running people to different rooms, etc.
I feel this is less a medical center and more a spa to be honest. A dcotor can’t spend 1 minute with me diagnose me and come up with a plan of attack, I realy doubt things work this way. Also, this was my first chiropractor but having spoken to others who have been it’s much more medical like xrays, measurements of how far your head can turn, none of this was done with me. He talked to me for 2 minute sand told me what was wrong. I would also only get one crack on one side each time which struck me as wierd not that I know what they should be doing.
Overall here’s my take on the place. The doctor is a young handsome guy, no I’m not gay I’m just saying good clean cut good looking muscular guy in a tight polo, a couple hot female receptionists, flat screen tv’s. Just seemed more trendy than medical to me. Attractive receptionist, modern looking sorta upscale office. To me it seems more like a spa than a doctors office, not saying thats a bad thing in terms of ambiance but I just don’t feel like its a truly medical experience, I think its a way to get insurance to pay for your massages.
As far as my compaints, I felt I was always pressured to come in. Even if I didn’t feel like my back and neck was bothering me, even if I was busy they were trying to get me into there 2 – 3 times a week, I just don’t have timefor that nor do I really need that. At their pace they would have run me out of appointments after a month or two vs a year like it was supposed to be. I wanted to ration mine out as I needed them.
I actually wound up stopping going because I was always feeling pressured to go and just didn’t have time for it. I was kind of annoyed by one other incident that happenned. I had paid for the 30 or 32 visits and probably only used maybe 6 of them. I stopped going and just chalked up the other 20 sum visits I had left to a loss. Well a few months later I get a call from a collections agency. Wellness first sent me to a collection agency over $ 25. Not only did I not owe this money but if anything they owe me money. I called and left a message kinda pissed and I do have to say the receptionist texted me back about 10 minutes later and apologized and said she would take care of it.
After some time has passed I honestly wouldn’t mind going back if they’d tone it down a bit in terms of pressuruing you to come in so much. Honestly Im kinda embaressed to go back after yelling at them and threatening to sue them if they ruined my credit score lol. Gotta give their massage therapists some credit as well. If you’ve only had massages at chain palces or happy ending shops you really gotta get a real theraputic massage they really do work out knots in your muscles and do a really good job way above and beyond most other relaxing massage type places.
Honestly if it weren’t for the high pressure to come in all the time I’d probably have at the very least continued going there for the rest of the year I paid for. After I stopped going and then left a voicemail yelling at them I was kinda embaressed to go back. This place isn’t bad, it’s a nice office, nice people, relaxing and does help with sore neck back and other issues. My main point however is if you have serious back problems or health issues or were in a car accident and want more than just relaxation I’d recommend going somewhere thats more medical than spa
Thats my 2 cents.

I went here after I was rear ended by a minivan. After a couple weeks my back pain and tension went away. The massage is really helpful. I get adjusted once a week and have to admit I have not had any tension or back pain. I like how the PT staff is knowledgeable and gives tips on how to keep the muscles loosened up. I would recommend this practice to anyone.

Words can not even describe how amazing this practice is. Dr Chris has given me my life back. From the minute I walked in I felt as if I was the most important person ever. Marcy greeted me with the most amazing smile a caring words and Dr Chris genuinely cares about how you are feeling and what he can do to make the pain go away. I walked in barely able to walk with pain so bad I could barely do my job. Other doctors wanted to perform surgery on me but Dr Chris said give me some time and let’s wait. I waited and today I can do everything I use to. I feel fabulous with no surgery and no medications. I am so grateful to him and his staff for helping me feel like a new person. A big shout out to Sara who worked with me every time I came in and gave me so much hope that one day I would feel better. I can’t thank Dr Chris and his staff enough. I have been to so many doctors to help me and not one made me feel better until I started getting treatment from Dr Chris. I love this practice!

Great practice! I would recommended Dr. Oberheide to anyone (and I have)! My wife, my cousin, and two friends are now regular patients. I initially went for lower back pain. During my visit with the doctor he explained the sources of lower back pain, and outlined a treatment plan with me. I then went in for a massage and it was like the therapist could see the pain in my back! It hurt at first, but I felt SO much better that night and the next day. Since then I’ve had a handful of sports injuries and have only trusted the doctor and staff at Wellness First to take care of me. I’ve read the reviews about how busy they are, but I’ve never been discouraged by the crowd, and Marcy does an awesome job of accommodating you while you wait. If you have any kind of pain or need a chiropractor for any reason, check out Wellness First. You won’t regret it!

The first visit was great, I even called my wife to tell her «I’ve found my chiropractic office». The Dr said he’d put me on a 2 week treatment plan to treat the root cause of my problems, even had an MT loosen up my muscles before he cracked my joints. All good. Sound plans.
Next visit, the Dr cracked my joints, then sent me on my way to see a different MT. She asked me what’s wrong, I told her the whole story… 10 – 15 minutes later of tugging and pulling on my neck, I was sent on my way.
Third visit, I was sent to a 3^rd MT who again asked me the whole story. Massaged a bit — better this time — then sent me back to the Dr who crack my joints and sent me on my way.
What happened to the targeted and specific healing program? Why do I have to explain to the MTs each time? I even told the Dr part of my issue is intense stress, and asked the office manager for a relaxing Swedish, which in the initial visit she and the Dr said they do, but when asked, it was glossed over.
Because she charged me for 7 visits’ worth at the beginning, I will go for another one or two sessions, but if I bring this up to them again and they don’t fix it then I won’t be coming back. I’m already looking elsewhere…

Dr. Chris and the whole staff are amazing! They have such a variety of massage therapists, that whatever your pains are, there is someone who specializes in what you need. Dr Chris is also so knowledgeable! He has helped relieve my upper back and neck pain tremendously! Dr Chris am his staff are lifesavers!

Medicine & Relaxation should not be like fast-​food drive-​thru service. Even with injuries or medical conditions you only get minutes with the chiropractor. «Dr. Chris» is kind and seems knowledgeable but doesn’t have the time to provide you with any of it. The revolving door of non-​stop clients creates an atmosphere comparable to over-​crowded Emergency Rooms instead of a doctor’s office.
UPDATE: My original review was EXACTLY how I felt after seeing this chiropractor. I still feel this way and I would absolutely NOT go back to this chiropractor. I would absolutely NOT advise friends or family to go to this chiropractor. Each person has an opinion we are entitled to and my opinion is this is a 1-​star establishment.

Sara, it’s too bad you didn’t ask Dr. Chris for extra time with you. Yes, he runs a busy practice, but he always has time for his patients. I’ve been a patient since last fall. I sought out alternative measures when my doctor scheduled me for TWO back surgeries in December… both spinal stenosis and spinal fusion of THREE disks. I had constant pain in three places down my leg and couldn’t walk more than a few hundred feet without back spasms.
Thanks to Dr. Chris, I found the miracle of spinal decompression, which was effective for me within weeks. I stopped all drugs, and trusted that this was the alternative that would work for my back, and it did. Three times a week is now twice weekly, I rarely ever feel pain, I am back on my treadmill and following Dr. Chris’s advice. His massage therapists are fabulous, especially Holly, who works her magic with the reminder that you need to use ice not heat.
Dr. Chris, Marcy, Holly and your team, I can’t thank you enough for giving me back the gift of walking pain free. I couldn’t be happier with your practice and encourage doubters to give It a try. You may have a Dr. Chris walking miracle in your future too.

I tried three different chiropractic offices my doctor had recommended before I found Wellness First. The thing I love about Wellness First is the family environment. Marcy the office manager is just one of the nicest people you will ever meet. They have 4 – 5 massage therapists on staff and they are all fantastic. Finally Dr. Christian is just a great chiropractor. He has a well balanced approach to wellness and does not try to sell you on crazy ideas or concepts. He really listens to your unique issues and focuses on just those issues. If you are looking for I Chiropractor your search is over.