I have recently discovered a wonderfully talented, compassionate and experienced Chiropractor: Ethan Feldman of Back in Action. I met Dr. Feldman in August when I was experiencing very unusual symptoms. I have always had a tricky back, but it was clear that something major was going on. He immediately recommended an MRI, looked at the pictures and sent me to a pysiatrist (Dr. Mechele Henry, also an amazing Dr. who works with Dr. Steven Isono), and they worked as a team to help me.

It is rare to find a chiropractor who is willing to work with traditional medical doctors, and I believe, even more rare to find someone who is so capable as well. Dr. Feldman correctly diagnosed a severely herniated disc. When our conventional treatments of Chiropractics and Cortizone epidurals (done by Dr. Henry) it was clear I would need surgery.

I was very scared and Dr. Feldman reassured me that it was not a lack of not being patient enough with conventional methods, but that my herniation was large enough to warrent a microdiscectomy. I never expected a chiropractor to support back surgery. But Feldman really means what he says: he treats the whole patient. Rather than being opinionated about one doctrine versus another, his view is that whatever is best for the patient, is what should happen. Bottom line: I had surgery and I am still seeing Dr. Feldman for adjustments and his staff for PT and massage as well as seeing Dr. Henry for follow up and other pain management. I am grateful to Back In Action for their care, compassion and truly profesional work. His adjustments are very gentle and they also specialize in Cranial Sacral work as well. They are locdated on the corner of Dwight Way and MLK. Their phone number is 510-843-2584

A grateful patient

If I may give my personal opinion....I was a chiropractic patient when I was 3 months old (I'll be 50 in January).I had a digestive problem that our chiropractor ''magically'' fixed within the first few visits. We always went to ''Dr. Eddie'' instead of the MD's when we were sick as kids. There are so many wonderful and effective alternatives to western medicine these days for solving health issues for young and older alike. I'm always so relieved and glad to hear that more and more parents are choosing non western methods for their families; Not that there is not an important place for western medicine!We have been very grateful to be treated at the Kaiser emergency room many times over the years. I think though that as people become educated in preventive and alternative care, medications and procedures that are perhaps overused and abused will become a thing of the past. I'd better stop here before I further put my foot in my mouth. Best of luck in finding the right person for your infant. June

My family has been going to a wonderful chiropractor for the last ten years, Dr. Ethan Feldman. He and his staff are warm and friendly and appointments are fairly flexible. His office is on Martin Luther King and Dwight Way. His phone number is 843-2584. I had a back injury many years ago and have to careful of my lower back. When I lift something improperly or strain in, the first thing I do is call Dr. Feldman and get my vertebrae put back in alignment before the muscles start swelling. He is very good at focusing on the exact problem and I always feel limber as a noodle when I leave! Please give him a try; you won't be disappointed. And tell him Georgie sent you! Georg (2001)

Ethan is a very sweet and gentle guy, great wtih kids and a great and eaxperienced chiropractor. He sees both of my boys. My 10 year old, just occasionally for maintenance. My 6 year old more regularly for scoliosis and "growing pains". He will take time to make children feel comfortable and make the whole adjustment seem like a fun game if the child is anxious or afraid. He listens to what you have to say and never seems rushed to get on to the next patient. Whenever my kids get sick they say "I want to go see Dr. Ethan"....

He has massage therpists on staff, a Feldenkreis practitioner, exercise therapist, Craneo-Sacral Therapist (his wife, Susan). Dr. Bruce Rizzo is another chiropractor in Ethan's practice. Bruce also does something called "Active Release Techniques" which is a deep technique releasing strain in the muscle tissue as the muscle is in movement. Kind of hard to explain, but it's really great. The number at Back in Action is 843-2584. Good luck. It's hard to decide who is the best person for you. June (2001)