Dr. Fishman utilizes an integrative approach to Chiropractic, whereby he explores the various stresses of life that effect each individual. These may be physical (unbalanced work station), chemical (poor nutrition), or emotional (unsatisfying personal life). By looking at the whole person, he is able to determine the causes of dysfunction and pain, and then recommend an appropriate course of treatment.Dr. Fishman believes that a Chiropractor should be a guide, a healer, a trained expert and a master technician who is able to help people understand the relationship between the world through which they move and their state of health; to help restore the balance necessary for health and wellbeing.
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Dr. Ricky Fishman has been a Doctor of Chiropractic since 1986, and the Co-Director of Chiromedica, a holistic health care center, since 1988. As a leader in the field of integral healing, he has brought together and assimilated the work of chiropractors, medical doctors, acupuncturists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, physical therapists and massage therapists.
Dr. Fishman's approach to health follows the basic premise of chiropractic philosophy. This philosophy asserts that proper function requires proper structure and that our structural state is dependent upon the management of the stresses to which we are subjected daily. These stresses can be physical, chemical, or emotional; e.g. a poorly designed work station, an unbalanced diet, a toxic work place, or a difficult personal relationship.
We are all subjected to stresses unique to our lives. The path to wellness is the exploration of what it takes to achieve physical, chemical and emotional balance. When we are out of balance, whether it is because we are hunched over a computer all day, or doing heavy lifting at the store where you work, or stressed out over an impossible work deadline, we often experience this as muscle tension and back pain.
Reviews (12)
Elizabeth Villano
Mar 05, 2022
Elizabeth
May 29, 2021
Alexander Kamins
Oct 25, 2020
My telemedicine session with Ricky was great. I've been suffering with near constant neck pain for a few months now and given the circumstances I was unable to see a chiropractor in person. Via webcam, Ricky gave me a number of suggestions on ways to mitigate my pain and a number of helpful stretches and exercises. Two days later and my neck feels much better!
Amy Glazer
May 18, 2020
About 15 years ago when my back went out, I went to Dr. Fishman, and after working with him for a few weeks, my back pain disappeared. Thankfully he is still in practice, and when my lower back went out recently, I was able to find him. His office was incredibly accommodating (I was flat on my back, unable to stand up hardly) and they got me an appointment almost immediately.
Within moments of being manipulated and gently massaged and adjusted, I was feeling so much better and able to get on with my day. He gave me specific exercises (very much like a physical therapist might do) and they too have made a difference. Ricky Fishman is focused and thorough. I trust his intuitions as he studies your posture and walk and then translates that into his subsequent manipulations.
He is definitely my go to guy when back and shoulder issues occur! For East Bay folks, he has a home office where you can also meet, instead of having to make the trek to San Francisco! Dr Fishman has a gentle manner and clearly has been doing this a long time, bringing much wisdom and understanding to his craft. I highly recommend him.
Within moments of being manipulated and gently massaged and adjusted, I was feeling so much better and able to get on with my day. He gave me specific exercises (very much like a physical therapist might do) and they too have made a difference. Ricky Fishman is focused and thorough. I trust his intuitions as he studies your posture and walk and then translates that into his subsequent manipulations.
He is definitely my go to guy when back and shoulder issues occur! For East Bay folks, he has a home office where you can also meet, instead of having to make the trek to San Francisco! Dr Fishman has a gentle manner and clearly has been doing this a long time, bringing much wisdom and understanding to his craft. I highly recommend him.
Olga Sf
Mar 05, 2020
Dr. Fishman is an amazing chiropractor. He is a very knowledgeable, intuitive, thoughtful and very caring doctor. And what a great person he is! My first visit to his office was many years ago when I suffered from severe pain after my car accident, and my friend recommended that I contact Dr. Fishman. Ricky helped me tremendously. He really helped me to recover when the physiotherapy failed.
I feel very fortunate that he is now my doctor. Ricky helps me every time I get back pain, stiff neck or I need an adjustment after long hours of working at the computer. I have seen amazing recovery results after working with Ricky, and I absolutely trust him. I highly recommend!
I feel very fortunate that he is now my doctor. Ricky helps me every time I get back pain, stiff neck or I need an adjustment after long hours of working at the computer. I have seen amazing recovery results after working with Ricky, and I absolutely trust him. I highly recommend!
Laura Fraser
Jan 17, 2020
Ricky Fishman is a great chiropractor. I grew up in a doctor's family, skeptical of chiropractors. That was until my back started hurting. I went to see Ricky on the recommendation of a friend and got immediate relief. But more than that, he helped me with recommendations about strengthening where I was weak to correct the problem long-term. After years of chronic back issues, I have had none whatsoever now for years.
I occasionally see him for other issues, like shoulder mobility. I consider him an essential part of my health care ecosystem. He has a special expertise in treating musicians. Plus, really nice & interesting person. Very reasonable rates. Couldn't recommend more highly.
I occasionally see him for other issues, like shoulder mobility. I consider him an essential part of my health care ecosystem. He has a special expertise in treating musicians. Plus, really nice & interesting person. Very reasonable rates. Couldn't recommend more highly.
Denise Nisaa Cicuto - She Or Her
Jan 09, 2020
Ricky has helped me recover from lower back pain, tailbone injury and chronic migraines. His goal is always to not just get me out of pain, but to educate me about ergonomics, and teach me exercises I can do feel better so I won't have to come back for treatment as often. He's a very talented healer and I highly recommend him.
Sophia Hoffman
Dec 15, 2019
Ricky is absolutely incredible! He was so so helpful in treating my back/neck from a car accident. At the start of every appointment he listened carefully to everything I had to say and always checked in before and after each adjustment. Out of all the chiropractors I have visited he is hands down the BEST. He is kind, friendly, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable.
Each session left me feeling so much better than before. In addition to the adjustments, he sent me home each week with simple exercises to do every day in order to speed up the healing process and stay healthy! I highly recommend visiting him if you need any kind of chiropractic treatment.
Each session left me feeling so much better than before. In addition to the adjustments, he sent me home each week with simple exercises to do every day in order to speed up the healing process and stay healthy! I highly recommend visiting him if you need any kind of chiropractic treatment.
Nellie Luna
Nov 19, 2019
Ricky Fishman is wonderful. I had never been to a chiropractor before but after dealing with some neck and back pain, I called this office because of the great reviews. Dr. Fishman truly cares about his patients, is a great listener with amazing attention to detail and a great bedside manner. I highly recommend him!
Jack Kertzman
Sep 08, 2019
Dr. Ricky Fishman is amazing! Helped me work through a painful shoulder issue that was manifesting with numbness in the hand; scary stuff. With Ricky's guidance, in a few months I was back to normal. I'm a musician and work in a recording studio. Being a musician as well, Ricky was able to provide really helpful information specific to my work. He had even written a bit about posture in the studio environment already. I was very lucky to find such a great chiropractor and would highly recommend Dr. Fishman to anyone looking for a skilled chiropractor!
Jana Alexandra Hassan
Feb 05, 2018
Ricky is an exceptional chiropractor who has treated our entire family, including our toddler! During my pregnancy I experienced severe lower back pain which affected my mobility and ability to function. Other health care providers informed me I would just have to ride it out and wait until after the pregnancy for the pain to subside. He was able to identify the cause of the pain and to successfully treat my lower back pain. Ricky is an excellent listener with tremendous ability to assess complex conditions and provide the relevant treatment. Ricky is very empathetic and possesses great skill - he is amazing and of course we give him our highest recommendation!
Alice Martinez
Jun 13, 2017
What I like about Dr. Ricky's practice is that his goal is to get you feeling better in as few sessions as possible, versus having to come in multiple times to get better like many other chiropractors do. I went to see Dr. Ricky for shoulder pain and after only one session the pain that had bothered me for weeks completely went away! All it took was some adjustments, some exercises Dr. Ricky showed me how to do at home, and ice. I've returned to Dr. Ricky to have him adjust my lower back since I sit a lot during the day. Feeling much better, thank you!
