Nathaniel Elkins, DC

Dr Elkins is an amazing person and Doctor. Incredibly patient, wise and committed.
So grateful to Dr Elkins for his excellent care. Give him a try!

I’m not surprised to see all of the positive reviews for Dr. Elkins, and I’d like to add my own.
Firstly, I have had both positive and negative experiences with conventional chiropractic doctors, but until Dr. Elkins, I had never experienced NUCCA. It is the most gentle and EFFECTIVE chiropractic method I’ve experienced.
Dr. Elkins is truly a superior practitioner. he’s able to target problem areas with precision, providing immediate and lasting relief. Beyond that, Dr. Elkins has a modest and quiet manner that I believe elevates his effectiveness as a doctor. His work speaks for itself.
Without hesitation, I whole-​heartedly recommend Dr. Elkins for pain relief, stress relief, and restoration of balance. Dr. Elkins, thank you!

I have used the NUCCA method off and on again since 1993 and Dr Elkins is by far the very best.
He actually incorporates various techniques he is skilled in and tailors his care based upon each individual.
He is professional, positive, knowledgable and always keeps up with the latest research and development for overall wellness.
He is great with athletes (like me), the elderly (like my late Dad), youth of all ages and those rehabilitating from various injuries/​issues (again, me).
Words cannot truly describe Dr Elkins!
With his expertise, genuine care and professionalism.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR ELKINS

I’d been seeing a traditional chiropractor (adjustments, stim, colored tape, etc.) regularly for about a year, and I experienced no change. (Also, the dude was really creepy but I should save that for a different review…) anyways, I heard about NUCCA from someone with similar skeletal complaints, did some research, and found Dr. Elkins on Unilocal.I’ve seen him weekly about 7 times and I’ve really noticed an improvement in my posture, and also in the way my body’s feeling in general. Also, he measures stuff, so I know (via science!) that there actually has been an improvement. He’s very professional, and also really good at explaining boring medical stuff. And he’s not creepy, so that’s a nice perk. Thumbs up!

a bunch of other reviews here explain NUCCA and why Dr. Elkins isn’t a typical «chiropractor» so i won’t waste time with that.
so…my sister has a chronic illness which leaves her in a lot of pain if she’s out of adjustment, and so when she came out here to LA for a visit, she brought her x-​rays and a local name & number recommendation from her own NUCCA doc in case she went out. and of course she did. the rec was for Dr. Elkins, and he not only fixed her up, but her adjustments always held longer than expected after his treatments. but what impressed me the most about him then was watching how he listened to her, responded to her questions and concerns, and treated her with not just respect but with KINDNESS. he was incredibly flexible with accommodating last-​minute appointments too.
cut to: my mother-​in-​law, visiting from Germany, is having terrible back pain from old injuries. i cart her off to Dr. Elkins. again, he listened, was respectful and kind, took his time. and pretty much miracle-​healed her of the horrible back pain. when my father-​in-​law arrived a few weeks later, she made him go straight to Dr. Elkins to get treated for his spinal issues. then of course my husband (her son) HAD to go.
the irony is that i’m the one with scoliosis, but i’m the last of the family to go. and i’m so glad i do. every body complaint i have now, no matter how small, i tell him about and usually he has a guess for what might be happening and then can treat it. for example, i started having weird numbness in my right arm if i held it a certain way. after observing me do a bunch of movements while observing my pulse, he figured out that my pectorals were chronically tight on that side because of holding my kid (i’m right-​handed)! he showed me some stretches, treated the muscle over the next few visits, and the problem is gone.
your first visit will be long; he will x-​ray, assess, adjust, x-​ray, assess. after that treatments can be a short as 15 minutes, but they will be damn effective and your body WILL respond. apparently other NUCCA practitioners use instruments to adjust you; Dr. Elkins does all by hand, which allows him immense control in these small but crucial movements.
his fees are reasonable, and he doesn’t say you should come in when you don’t really need to just to make a buck. i wish all doctors would be as patient, friendly, and so good at putting you at ease as Dr. Elkins is.

Awesome experience and starting to feel better!
If you need an adjustment. Come see him

thanks for straightening things out!

Dr. Nathaniel Elkins has powerful healing hands. His ability to find the problem and address with some simple complaints is uncanny. I love that Dr. Elkins uses adjustments and not back cracking, helping to reset the tilt of a neck. Plus he has the support of Xrays which made me feel even more comfortable with his explanation of the plan at hand.
I’ve recommended Dr. Elkins to other friends and they were also throughly impressed with his technique. Aside from his medical ability; he’s also very available to help out even when his office is closed. My friend Nat had thrown out his back one saturday morning and I immediately thought of Dr. Elkins. I sent him an email about 10am and before noon I had a response and suggestion to open his office for my friend. Not sure how many doctors do things like this, but he does. Thankfully for Nat, Dr. Elkins adjusted his back and got him back to normal within days.
I highly recommend Dr. Elkins to all my friends and even clients. Thanks for being a superstar doc.

Dr. Elkins is fantastic.
I’ve been seeing Dr. Elkins for about 4 months now and am extremely grateful for how much he has helped my back. I was looking for a new chiropractor in LA and picked him from Unilocal somewhat randomly (knowing nothing about NUCCA), and I feel pretty lucky. I felt better after the first appointment than after 15 sessions with 3 other chiropractors combined, and have continued to feel more and more even, comfortable, and ache-​free since.
Dr. Elkins is so patient, accommodating, and humble. I never feel rushed with all of my various questions and concerns. The NUCCA adjustment is very precise. When I was traveling recently and felt things get out of place, I took out my phone, opened Unilocal,made an appointment with a local NUCCA chiropractor, called Dr. Elkins and got an e-​mail from him within 30 minutes describing my exact adjustment, showed that to the new chiropractor, and walked out a happy camper. How cool is that?
Three cheers for Nathaniel!

Great experience!
A few months ago I got in a pretty bad fender-​bender and was feeling tightness in my shoulders and neck that gave me headaches every day. I knew I needed to see someone but I was skeptical of traditional chiropractors and how they just crack and pop you every which way.
I heard that NUCCA is more specialized and doesn’t use that method, so I thought I’d give it a shot. Especially when my friend said it got rid of her migraines! Sure enough after my first adjustment– though it barely felt like anything compared to the techniques of my past chiros– I was headache free!
Then recently I misplaced some rib-​heads from lifting something and was feeling stabs of pain in my back whenever I breathed in or moved in certain ways, but after seeing Dr Elkins that pain started to subside and eventually leave completely.
It’s really great knowing I have a reliable chiropractor to go to, especially now that I’m taking martial arts. And when you live in LA fender-​benders are almost a given. If you live in the area I’d highly recommend checking him out!

Dr. Elkins is one of the nicest people I’ve met in my 14+ years living in L.A. Many health professionals tend to cut you off after a few seconds of talking or presume that they know exactly what is best for you without investigation. Dr. Elkins listens thoughtfully, is caring and truly wants what is best for the patient. He always answered all of my questions and made sure that I understood the treatment plan. Every appointment I had with him was positive and I wouldn’t hesitate to return to his office or recommend him to a friend or colleague.

I gotta say I am NOT a fan. Now he’s in a smaller office than before in a tall office building and NOT on the ground floor. Parking is a drag and not easy. Bring coins for the meters BTW. I don’t remember him having an XRAY machine as his picture shows. Perhaps that the old chiropractic office he talks about around the corner from where he is now is where the picture of him standing looking at XRAYS on this page was taken? I think it’s not a good thing when your chiropractor can not look at XRAYS before adjusting you. Please correct me if I’m wrong. I might be but I just don’t remember. Perhaps when I was there there were no XRAYS yet. For a newer doctor to charge the same fees as more seasoned and experienced chiropractors doesn’t seem right to me. He said he is a pettiban chiropractor dealing with lines of force when he adjusts you. I like the research that went into this kind of adjusting. I am also not a fan of someone who relies heavily on advertising rather then referrals.
I’d like it when the doctor has an assistant to do the therapies and just help, but not here. Again correct me if I’m wrong and I’ll revise my review. Massages? Nope.
I’d wait a few more years before coming here again.

I got lucky and read the reviews of Dr. Elkins patients and I have found a really great chiropractor. I was having pain in my forearms, fingers, and neck. Mostly likely due to work occupational hazard. I sit at a computer for at least 7 hours/​5 days a week. I have only seen him three times and I already felt a difference after two visits. I don’t feel the pain as much in my arms and the achy feeling in my fingers. My neck is not as tight and I am sure with a few more adjustments I will be in perfect alignment. He thoroughly explains what will be done. If you are unsure he is more than willing to go into detail. If you are looking for a chiropractor in the West LA area. Go see him!

Once again, Dr. Elkins’ is my life-​saver. Having returned from a trip to Nashville last month, I found myself terribly out of whack. Sleeping in hotel beds, with unfamiliar pillows, and riding in cramped airplane seats for long spells turned the right-​side of my neck into solid granite, and I got tired really easily, in spite of a solid night’s rest. So sore and strained from being misaligned, it felt like my eyes had been punched out. Overall, my mood was really cranky from feeling «off.» When you’re off, EVERYTHING feels crappy. I felt sapped… like a leaking battery. Also had this weird, unquenchable, raging thirst!!!
Of course, in my lameness, at least one week went by before these it occurred to me that these daily, recurring symptoms were similar to the ones I felt after my last two car accidents. Putting two and two together, I called Dr. Elkins’ office up for an immediate appointment… only to discover he was away on a week’s worth of vacation. Arrgh, my poor timing! So after suffering for a good 4 weeks, I finally got to see him today, and in less than 30 minutes flat, he adjusted my neck back in alignment. Which was good because the misalignment started affecting my sleep, waking me up periodically with a pinching in between the shoulder blades.
Within seconds after the adjustment, my eyes cleared up, the foggy headache vanished, and I felt energetically spry and back to normal. AHHHHH! Thank God for NUCCA and Dr. Elkins!!!
Parking: metered street parking on Colby or Butler. Stay on top of your time because the parking attendants are vicious.

Dr Nate is professional, courteous, and extremely knowledgable. I’m a dentist who works out 4 – 7 week and my body takes a pounding. I saw amazing results with dr nate after the FIRST visit. I feel so much better. And I’m running some of my best times since early 09.

Until last November I only knew whiplash as a unfortunate ailment that happened to other people. That all changed the morning I was rear-​ended by a speeding van that had not seen the red light I was stopped at or my car by that matter. As soon as the impact occurred pain grasped my neck, head and shoulders sending lightning rods of hurt down my arms and back. Whiplash was no longer a stranger to me and was now the reigning chief of my great discomfort.
My mother had been through a similar scenario a few years before so I called her to ask what I should do. «Go to a NUCCA doctor!!» she said it is the best therapy you can have. I looked into see where there was a NUCCA treatment office near me and found Dr. Elkins who turned out to be just wonderful. Dr. Elkins is very professional, through, gentle and most importantly effective in assisting his patience’s to a speedy recovery. We worked together about a dozen times and each time I could feel big changes in my mobility and the dissolvement of what had been a very painful injury. If you are in need of help he is the man to see. I cannot say enough good things about his work and will be ever grateful for the gift of health he was able to restore in me. Be well and good luck!

I have been going to Dr. Elkins for over a year now. When I first went to see him, I already knew about the causes of all of my conditions from other doctors or chiropractors. However, Dr. Elkins is different from other chiropractors in that he spends the time to work with you, listening to any changes in your health, explaining what he is doing will help you and also prescribing stretches and exercises you can do at home to get you back to your health. In addition, with the NUCCA method, the doctor utilizes various methods and equipments to gently adjust your spine, mostly without the ubiquitous «cracking» of the spine (I say mostly because he may employ this technique if other techniques are not sufficient).
What to expect when you go see him?
On your first visit, expect to be examined and x-​rayed.
On your 2^nd visit, he’ll go over the diagnosis with you and discuss your treatment options.
On your subsequent visit (s), you’ll begin by doing some warm-​up exercise appropriate for your condition, he’ll then interview you for any changes in your health, follow by your treatment, and finally any exercises/​stretches you should do at home.
What you **shouldn’t** expect:
* Super fast visits, that last 1 minute, but a long waiting time in the waiting area. Expect to spend about 15 minutes in the office ON YOUR appointment (not waiting for someone else).
* Cracking of your spine (only on very specific cases)
* Be «fixed» in a few visits. Let’s face it, when we realize we need chiropractor help, we are likely to have conditions that require multiple sessions. This is not miracle work, but it is scientific.
If you have any health issues related to muscular, skeletal, or most importantly — spine, I highly recommend that you give Dr. Elkins a try!