Health First Chiropractic Seattle

I was in a car accident 45 years ago, resulting in neck and head injuries. I used regular chiropractic treatment off and on for most of those 45 years. I experienced brief relief, but was never really out of pain, although I managed to function okay for decades. Then with a slightly odd movement one morning, I suddenly started experiencing severe vertigo. I was able to get in to an upper cervical chiropractor, who took x-rays and did the analysis on my condition before treatment was started. I was surprised at how gentle the adjustments were. Sometimes it felt like nothing more than a brush of a feather and at first I was skeptical that the adjustments would work. Initially, I needed treatments once or twice a week, but within a few months, I was able to get by for up to 5 weeks before the vertigo returned and I needed to return for another adjustment. I had my life back and we were able to start traveling again, our plan for retirement. Through our travels I did find that not all upper cervical chiropractic methods work for me, and if I started to experience vertigo again, we had to return home to get an adjustment. We took an extended trip to New Zealand and I was grateful to find a highly skilled upper cervical chiropractor in Christchurch, New Zealand. Then we moved to the PNW and the most important item on our checklist for places to live, was to be within reach of a very good upper cervical chiropractor. My chiropractor back home highly recommended Dr. Michael Lenarz! We stopped to meet him and we made sure that our new home was within a reasonable travel distance to his Sedro-Woolley clinic. We have been so very grateful for Dr. Lenarz! I am now 2.5 months out from my last adjustment and counting. I am no longer experiencing vertigo or neck pain. Not only is this treatment highly effective, Dr. Lenarz is a very gentle being, both in his presence and his adjustments. If you’re experiencing any kind of spinal pain, please don’t hesitate to see what Dr. Lenarz can do for you.

For more than three years, Health First Seattle has been my trusted chiropractic provider. Initially under the care of Dr. Lenarz, my journey continued seamlessly when the reins were passed to Dr. Santos. Throughout, I've experienced exceptional care marked by a personal touch and remarkable effectiveness. The environment exudes warmth and friendliness, from the welcoming front desk to the skilled doctors. With reasonable pricing and a willingness to accommodate scheduling and financial concerns, Health First Seattle earns my enthusiastic recommendation!

I've been visiting Health First since February after experiencing neck, shoulder, and back problems resulting from a car crash. Dr. Santos conducted a thorough evaluation and convincingly explained her results and conclusions in uncomplicated terms. She designed a plan to address my issues which consisted primarily of chiropractic sessions with her and ligament therapy with Stephen Wadsworth.

All of the staff at Health First are knowledgeable, skilled, and friendly. As a consequence of my treatment, I'm hopeful for a full recovery and I'm armed with tools to proactively address potential issues going forward. I highly recommend Health First Chiropractic.

I am so grateful for the professional and caring staff at Health First Chiropractic. Dr. Santos and Dr. Lenarz have taken such good care of me over the years. They have helped me maintain great spinal health that has had such a big impact on my life! Steven and the Structural Integration work is incredible! Such a great complement to the chiropractics. And Nicole is fantastic with the craniosacral energy work! Can't recommend the place enough! Thank you.

I really liked that before starting any treatment Dr. Santos does an x-ray, and a lot of different tests, then the doctor analyzes the situation, explained me precisely what's going on with my body and only after that sets the vertebrae. Everyone in this clinic is very attentive, kind, caring and good professional. The clinic is very cozy, the atmosphere is relaxed with great music. If you have pain in your body, I recommend you First Health Chiropractic

A huge kudo for Dr. Santos! She has done wonders for my neck and shoulder pain by using a technique that focuses on very specific and minimally invasive adjustments. I particularly appreciate her very thoughtful approach and all the information she provides along the way. I feel like I have a partner focused on helping me optimize my overall well-being. Recommend to anyone looking for a truly customer-centric chiropractor.

Dr. Axia Santos and everyone at First Health Chiropractic is so helpful and kind! Their goal is to examine you and do X-rays to figure out what is actually wrong so they can fix it and help you start your path to recovery. They truly want you to heal. Dr. Axia Santos makes sure you understand how and why you are being treated.

Dr. Santos and her team are simply awesome. Her style of chiropractic medicine has transformed me. I'm fitter, healthier, more aligned, and more pain-free than since I was a child. On top of the excellent care, the office itself is very nice and comfortable. I could sip a coffee and read books there for hours if they'd let me. All in all, highly recommend.

SCAM ALERT! I was treated by "Dr." Santos after doing research online. I saw the price listed on the website is $220 for the first visit and everything else is $77 after that. She tried to charge us $570 for the first visit saying that the X-rays aren't included. We called her out on this and she said she would talk to her "boss" to reduce it to the normal price.

She even offered to adjust me for free after she analyzed the x-rays and mentioned we will talk finances on my next visit. So on my third and last visit she explained my x-rays then proceeded to say the visit would be another $270. If you are desperate and in pain please go somewhere else the only thing this place can adjust is your bank account.

I have been receiving chiropractic treatment from Dr Lenarz for an inner ear problem that I had struggled with for years. I was diagnosed with meniere's disorder after ENT consultations and hearing tests, CT scans etc. I received the diagnosis but no treatment plan other than medications for vertigo. After living with debilitating vertigo I researched various options for treatment and read about the Blair technique.

I made an appointment with Dr. Lenarz and after his assessment received adjustments that literally changed my life. I now require adjustments occasionally and have lived 5 years with no episodes of vertigo. Dr Lenarz is caring, professional and as I said previously he changed my life.

I have had neck and shoulder problems from routine desk work that was left unchecked for many years. The staff at Health First was so kind and walked me through their thought process and were patient to show me thorough results of the tests conducted to help diagnose my issue. After a few adjustments, I genuinely feel a world of difference and wish I had known that I could've had this corrected a long time ago. Highly recommended to anyone with shoulder or neck pain, or anyone at all!

My adjustment is lasting longer than I have ever experienced! The combo of upper cervical and cranial sacral treatments is fantastic. I cannot say enough about Health 1st staff and practitioners. The warmth, humor and skill sets of everyone who work here are truly excellent. I am picky and have received decades of treatment for a car accident that I as in 46 years ago. Glad I didn't give up and kept seeking help! Happy and symptom free!