Andrew Alvis, DC

May 2nd, 2021

Very grateful for Andy and his generational chiropractic expertise. I'm disheartend by the other 1-star review and how her experience played out and was perceived. My experience with Andy and his delightful staff have been nothing but fair and loving. They have gone above and beyond to nurture my healing journey and I would recommend them to anyone.
Aug 16th, 2020

Feb 11th, 2020

I wanted to take the time to warn other patients about dr Andrew Alvis DC. As a medical professional myself (I am a pediatric dentist) I have a heightened awareness of being strung along for profit. Unfortunately in the medical field some practitioners have the ability to draw out more profit from their patients by drawing out long treatment plans that require more money and more appointments. When I first appeared to dr andrew Alvis with a stiff neck he immediately recommend xrays to determine course of action. Being young and healthy 40 year old doctor I was surprised I needed X-rays for a stiff neck (costing 240$). After looking at my xrays he told me I need 8 visits to help my stiff neck at 60$ per visit plus my 240$ X-ray. He said he could start today. My poor stiff neck hurt so much I couldnt sleep right so I agreed hoping to feel better at least a little better today. That was not the case that day or any other day. My neck was sore continuously for the next 5 visits. Each appointment hoping my stiff neck would feel better. I was in pain for over a month if u can image that. Finally I decided to drive down to UCLA where I went to school and seek out the head of chiropractic studies at the university. As an alumni dr micheal stahl took me in immediately and looked at my xrays. He said good xrays treated me in the spot with neck cracking and exercises to improve my posture. I immediately felt better even walking out of the office and over the next few week no pain at all. The contrast in treatment was remarkable, night and day one visit 50$ in and out vs. long drawn out 8 visit treatment plan where I remain in pain for over a month. I have been compelled to warn future patients, make your own judgement: is he asking for xrays when he doesnt need them, he stares at the xrays for a minute before you walk in to pretend to be studying them, is treatment really really quick like 5min??? Why did I pay 60$ for 5 min?, does the treatment feel like hes barely accomplishing anything, finally why does it take 8 visits for a stiff neck that could have been resolved in one visit. If this description sounds familiar then we have a dishonest chiropractor who has a really fancy office off you yours and my dime. I myself am a pediatric dentist who take pride in taking care of patients first!!! I go out of my way to help anyone in pain, not keep them in pain for profit. I hope this message strikes a chord with others and more then anything teaches dr andrew Alvis the change his ways. Dr Julie shen
Sep 13th, 2019