Craig Van Otten, DC

I’ve seen Dr. Van Otten for different things over the years. I would recommend him highly. He does not «crack» you like a lot of other doctors, he uses ART which is much easier on the body. He has helped me and my family members for neck, shoulders, knees etc. Great guy too.

I have been seeing Dr Van Otten for more than 5 years. As a computer engineer, I sit in front of the computer most of my life and that work burden has been catching up on me. He fixed all sorts of my problems on neck and shoulders such as stiff neck, shoulder impingement, upper back pain, neck tightness and so on. I would highly recommend him.

Dr Van Otten is amazing! He’s been the only chiropractor who has figured out the real issues and able to fix it. He does ART which is great especially when you lift weights/​workout a lot. He was recommended to me by a pro bodybuilder and I’m very happy I decided to make Dr Van Otten my chiropractor. I highly recommend him especially if you’re an athlete or gym rat.

This is for my past experience with Dr. Van Otten but I would recommend him to anyone I know. I’ve always been sketchy about chiropractors cause I’ve heard so many horror stories but after my first major car accident Dr. Van Otten had me feeling normal within the first couple months. He took his time asked many questions and it wasn’t awkward at all. Lol and he looks like he could be Dr. Ozs brother. Front office stave was one lady I forgot her name but she was really nice and they were always so accommodating with schedule switch ups. I definitely will go back if I ever need chiropractic services again.

He is great. Totally worth it. He is one of the professionals that does his job because he loves it. :)

sought Dr. VO’s opinion after my insurance carrier suggested spinal cord injections. He not only was able to advise me on current medical issues but also provided education related to surgical menopausal symptoms and other neck/​shoulder/​arm compaints. Prior to seeing Dr. VO, I stood firmly against the suggestion of care of chiro docs, but am proud to say that since my initial visit, I stand firmly committed to the treatemeht plan of Dr. VO. Once referrred by a coworker, I quickly learned of Dr. VO’s expertise and since have, too, become an advocate of his work and treatment plan. I would, wthout reservation, be able to recommend the services of Dr. Craig Van Otten and would welcome any questions. Any inquires may directed to me at 925−437−9744. I can, without reservation, recommend Dr. Craig Van Otten for any position for which he were to apply!
Sinerely
Margarette Macedo

Recovering from whooping cough and a migraine left me in excruciating pain. Dr. Van Otten helped my headache and showed me how coughing spasms and/​or a chronic caugh can be exascerbated by inflammation in certain areas. I was able to get off all of the meds I had been taking for weeks and remain headache and pain free weeks later. The best doctor I have ever seen.

I have been going to a chiropractor for years; I have chronic neck and back pain issues resulting from a serious car accident I experienced over 25 years ago. I have always felt that these other chiropractors eased my pain but did not solve the problem. When my back issues started to move into my hamstring, preventing me from trail running, a friend told me about Dr V and how he addresses the muscular issues to solve the problem. I’ve been seeing Dr V now for about 3 months and while it took him a few visits to identify how to fix my problem, he has done so. The sessions make a big difference and I am back out on the trails. I have been increasing the time between visits and soon expect to only be visiting him every once in a while. He is awesome. Really listens. He spends as much time is as needed. He is very caring and his prices are very reasonable. I’m so glad I found Dr. V!

My right knee had been bothering me for some time and I was even considering surgery. Fortunately, I read some of the reviews about Dr. Van Otten and decided to give him a try. It was the best thing I have done. After two visits to see him, I don’t even think about my knee anymore. Surgery won’t be necessary. Dr. Van Otten is amazing with his use of ART.

I have been going to Dr V as I lovingly call him off and on now for about 15 years and I absolutely love him. He is by FAR, THE best chiropractor out there. He diagnosed my rheumatoid arthritis before my doctors did. He has ajusted me over the years and I still continue to go see him for a tweek here and there. I was exercising one day at the gym and pinched my cyatic (I hope that’s how it’s spelled) nerve and he was able to give me relief after visits. But to heal it I think I need 1 more visit. Going tomorrow. I have recommended so many people to this man (and they have come and brought more of their people), that I feel I should own a piece of that practice lol! But seriously… this man is why people still believe there are still great doctors that care about you! Do yourself a favor and go see him.

I met Dr. Van Otten for the first time last Friday and saw him again today. He really listens. I mean really listens and asks pointed questions. He knows the muscles inside and out. I’ve been having pain in the very top of my hamstring. I am confident that with his assistance I will be back out running again very soon!

I see Dr. Van Otten in Sonora. He has worked miracles on me, no joke. He is the most talented chiropractor I’ve ever met, and I have been to more than I can count! Last summer, I fell on my ribs and thought I broke them. They weren’t healing though after a month! I went to see Dr. Van Otten and, without even having an x-​ray, was able to figure out that my rib was in a way dislocated (extremely rare). He did a few small movements and I was instantly better!
Today I went to go see him thinking that I did the same thing but it was a pulled muscle and let me tell you, this doctor knows how to work pulled muscles! My fiancé is a massage therapist and his beef with chiropractors is they pop you into place but leave the muscles tight, so naturally they just pull out of place again. Dr. Van Otten understands this (and he and my fiancé get along great, he loves to learn from him and he is always willing to teach him/​explain what he is doing), he works the entire body, muscles and bones!
He explains everything he is doing, which I think is so important for the client to know. First because it shows that he knows what he is really talking about and second it gives you a sense of understanding of your body. He is also very friendly!
He also works with pro athletes and is certified in ART.

I wish all chiro’s knew ART. Craig has helped me recover from several sports injuries over the years, all without the help of any drugs or braces. He’s never mis-​diagnosed an injury I’ve had. I trust his analysis and work completely. Because he’s an athlete himself, he understands my need. He’s always able to find out what the cause of my pain is when I cannot. The best part is he’s not like other chiro’s that want you to come in for a series of 8 visits at a cost of $ 80 each. Once he fixes you up, you’re done! He really cares about his patients and never overcharges. I hope he never retires; if he does, I’m really screwed!!!

The last honest chiropractor!
I am a physician myself, and I’ve been seeing chiropractors, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, massage therapists, trainers, you name it, on and off for more than 10 years in an attempt to relieve my chronic hip and back pain. Some therapies helped, but never for very long.
I happened upon Dr. Van Otten last year. After listening to my history in detail, he spent time just thinking, trying to delineate the mechanical processes contributing to my pain from a biomechanics viewpoint. It turned out the trigger spots feeding my pain weren’t in the painful areas at all, rather they were way down the muscle chain in my legs and sacrum. Instead of cracking and kneading the same painful areas others have worked on for years, he went to the source.
Amazing! My pain is greatly improved. Other amazing things: He never asks you to set up a return appointment – always leaves it up to you; charges signficantly less for people who pay out of pocket; and genuinely wants to see you get better, not just return week after week to put cash in his pocket.
I would highly recommend him to anyone. If he doesn’t think he can help you, he’ll be the first to let you know. Great guy.

Dr. Craig Van Otten is the greatest!!! I’ve been going to Dr. Van Otten since 1994. I even travelled to the bay area to see him while I lived in Reno!

When I was 25 years old, I injured my low back along with my sciatic nerve pinching down my left leg, jumping into squats without a warm up. One of my friends had researched Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) and found Dr. Van Otten. I was skeptical at first but desperate to try anything. Especially coming from my active lifestyle and my desire to maintain my active lifestyle, I gave it a chance. I went from limping to running again all in a matter of a few treatments.
Later I encountered a bilateral repetitive stress injury from my neck, both shoulders, biceps, triceps, forearms, wrists and hands from typing as an Industrial reporter. I was to the point of tears. My coworkers never saw me cry before that time. My work load was brought to a complete stop certain portions of the day. I even had to take a few days off. Treatments with Dr. Van Otten and his recommendations got me up and running to the productivity I took pride in again.
He is a Godsend.

World’s greatest chiropractor, without a doubt!
I’ve been a patient of Dr. V.O. since 1998, and not only is he a great chiropractor but the best and most caring doctor I’ve ever been to period.
He sincerely cares about his patients and their health over money and/​or the insurance companies. He will do whatever it takes to make you better and to accommodate your schedule, even if it means working weekends and/​or late evenings.
A truly great guy, and an even better doctor!