I'm only working as a chiropractor on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Since I'm doing chiropractic work only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and I always have a waiting list of people wanting to come in for treatment, I'm rarely available for emergency appointments. Though, at times, I can see a person on short notice on a Tuesday or on a Wednesday. I teach posture lessons or I'm working on health related projects on the other days.

If you're an established patient, I hope that we've gone over other therapists and doctors in the area that can treat you on an emergency basis. Below is a list of therapists and doctors that I recommend.

If you’re in a lot of pain, you may choose to go to an urgent (emergency) care facility. You may also choose to go a chiropractor that takes emergency appointments. Or go to a medical doctor to get examined and possibly get prescription muscle relaxers or prescription pain medication. Or go to an acupuncturist. Or go to a massage therapist. Or take anti-inflammatories and/or use ice.

If you're an established patient, it’s good for us to plan about what options you can use if you’re in severe pain.

I do not work with new patients who have been in an automobile accident because of the amount of paper work involved and because of the antigonistic approach taken by insurance companies. If you're an established patient and you've been involved in an automobile accident, we may be able to work together. We can discuss your options. I can also help you find the best alternative for you to be treated for the injuries.

Here is a list of people that I recommend for treatment (not just for emergency treatment).

Massage Services:

Since Donny Frate left town in March 2010 I don't have a referral that I am as fully satisfied with, though there are many good options of therapists and doctors. If you know of anyone who will focus almost the entire session on your major complaint and who works very effectively, please do let me know. I'm always looking for good therapists and doctors to refer to.

Anke Kramer 858-531-6123. Anke practices in Encinitas. She does deep massage. She can also work in other massage styles. She will listen to what you say, and adapt her work to your specific condition. She tries to see you as soon as possible. She has over eighteen years of experience with a college degree in physiotherapy from Germany. She also has her H.H.P. She will (for an additional charge) do house calls. Overall, Anke is good at what she does. I recommend Anke for effective massage therapy. Click here to go to her website.

Nikaya Kipp 760-415-5025. Nikaya is very good. She can work deep, though not for an entire session. If you want primarily deep work, call Anke.

Mary Manella 760-717-2794. Mary is excellent. She's very experienced. Her insight is fabulous. She works at various depths of pressure. She likes to include the whole body in her treatment. If you're looking primarily for deep work, don't choose Mary. Her style of work varies more than most people.

Donna Anselmo and Christiane Stefanoff 760-942-1128. Donna and Christiane both work at the massage and acupuncture center at 2nd and E in Encinitas. Donna and Christiane are both massage therapists and acupuncturists. They both have over 25 years of experience. Both will do the type of treatment that you want. If you want massage only, acupuncture only, or both, they'll provide that treatment. With massage, Donna will go deeper into the muscles than Christiane. They are both great people.

Dennis Frate 760-931-1949. Dennis has been doing massage for many years. He's also a yoga instructor. Dennis is a good choice. His treatment is not as deep as I am. He's good at his work.

In San Diego, I recommend Bradlee Frierott at 858-740-0070 and Mike Castaldi at 619-224-0495. They have a lot of experience. They're also yoga instructors. Mike also competes in long distance running.

Chiropractors (primarily for chiropractic adjustments):

Nicolai Lennox at 858-481-9854.

David Olson at 760-943-9474.

Robin Boyd at 760-943-9474.

Richard Carpenter at 760-944-8877.

Acupuncturists:

James Tsai 760-720-7367. I highly recommend James Tsai.

Nobu Asano 760-753-8857. Nobu is also very good.

Donna Anselmo and Christiane Stefanoff. Refer to the section above listing the massage therapists.

Dr. Nakamura in San Diego is very good. 619-692-9310.

Medical Doctors:

Linda Olafson 760-944-2986. Specilizing only in female problems. Holistically oriented and good.

Jorge Carrera 760-635-1777. He is open to a holistic approach to complement traditional medicine.

Robert Cherney 858-755-0084. Forty years of experience. More a traditional M.D., though open to a holistic approach.

Orthopedic Doctors:

Michael Skyhar 760-943-6700. He has over thirty years of experience. He wants surgery as a last option. He has a very good reputation through these many years.

Raymond Linovitz 760-943-6700. He has many years of experience and a good reputation.

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