Dance With Life Chiropractic

Great day for a wonderful massage with Jason, he is amazing very intuitive and knows exactly what part of my body needs release from tension. He is excellent as a therapist helps me relax enough to accept the deep tissue massage that i normally can’t tolerate, but he is capable to really get to me and help me heal. I definitely recommend him Enjoy

Unfortunately I am inclined to agree with Kristina L. I came in for shooting pain in my shoulders and we have cracked my neck twice, a ways away from where the pain has been??? Both «adjustments» did not come close to addressing my discomfort spots.
At this point, my neck is crazy sore from being cracked without really needing it and I still need to find someone that can crack my back.
I will say she was very nice and comforting and helped to relax me a bit, but I came to get my stuff cracked, which didn’t really happen.

Dr. Kirsten Hill is amazing. She got me in short notice and I did not even wait long, even though she squeezed me in to a booked day. She is gentle and intuitive. She definitely won me over and I look forward to working with her regularly!

Let me start by telling you that I have never been to a chiropractor before and didn’t really think that going to one would help my injuries.
I had thrown out my back a few weeks ago training a group of people and just expected the pain to go away, but it persisted for days. My boss told me about Dance With Life Chiropractic and I was hesitant at first but I decided to give it a try, and it was such a great experience.
Dr. Kirsten Hill was amazing. She is so passionate about what she does and it was refreshing hearing about the importance of understanding the body and how everything is connected. For example, she spoke about the fact that my tendonitis in my shoulder could have made me compensate in other areas of my body, leading to my hips and spine coming out of alignment. I can relate to Dr. Kirsten about understanding the body because I studied Kinesiology in undergrad and appreciate how she wants her clients to understand her work. She goes into history about injury and movement so she can better understand my body and how it works and moves.
I was expecting to be smashed on the table and hearing cracking everywhere but that was not the case at all. Dr. Hill has such a calming, gentle, and motherly touch where she relaxes the body and the nervous system so that she can efficiently and properly do the adjustments. I have seen her twice and my back pain has disappeared. My body was more relaxed the second time around because I had a sense of what to expect so weekly adjustments are a smart idea for progress.
I would highly recommended coming to Dance With Life Chiropractic and working with Dr. Kirsten Hill!

Dr. Hill has a passion for what she does and she does it exceptionally well. I have seen her a handful of times and I see results beyond the first few hours, I see changes in my body for days. She has very precise assessment that pinpoints what you need. Being a health and wellness professional my self I really admire how knowledgable and patient she is. A lot of chiro’s give you a quick fix in the door and out in 10 mins. Dr. Hill will spend the right about of time based on your bodies needs. She even does body work techniques that have improved my stress response and body alignment. Dr. Hill continues to amaze me every time I see her. She is really special at what she does and she does it in a her own unique but customized way. I highly recommend her skills to anyone seeking chiropractic treatment.

Dr. Hill is a talented Chiropractor; I’ve seen her 5 times and will go back!
She’s different from other Chiropractors I’ve seen in that she doesn’t do a lot of big time, bone crunching adjustments. Her focus with me has been on calming down my nervous system and adjusting my neck and upper back. She has a way of «reading» my body and adjusting the places she feels are stuck, and spends whatever time is necessary with me. Her adjustments feel more like gentle rocking and coaxing, so I can see why some of the reviews think she’s doing massage — she’s not, and what she does is very effective for me. I walk out of every session calmer, more grounded and in my body, and with renewed energy.
If you’re looking for someone who knows her stuff, who will treat you with care and compassion, and who takes a slightly different approach from the «normal» bone crunching Chiropractors, I highly recommend Dr. Hill.

Dr. Kirsten is fantastic! I started seeing her this spring, after realizing my back and neck pains were not getting better, but still feeling anxious about visiting a chiropractor for the first time. Her website’s description of «gentle» adjustments reassured me, and the friendly welcome by Leah in the office helped to further set my mind to ease.
My first appointment was actually for a massage with a practitioner who no longer works there. I wish I remembered her name, because it was FANTASTIC. I’m normally slightly afraid of massages because my upper back is so tender. This lady had the magic touch and my back has not been so tender or sore since — even months later. I also subsequently had a massage from Kirsten which was good too.
But, the adjustments from Kirsten are what really helped heal some of my chronic pain. After just the first two appointments, I could already sense improvement. For example, I had a cross-​country flight the day after my second adjustment. Normally sitting on a plane for hours is a torturous occasion, filled with fidgets and attempts to stretch and reposition myself. I didn’t notice any pain or soreness this time.
My results did seem to plateau some weeks, depending on how much stress I was under and how much sitting I’d done (at work), but I could always look forward to feeling much better after a visit to Dance with Life. I’m quite sad I could not become a regular, as I’ve moved away, but am already looking forward to scheduling an appointment when I visit SF next.

A CMT referred me to try a chiropractor when even he could not get rid of the knots at the back of my neck just below the skull. When I searched on Unilocal,Dr. Hill seemed to be the right fit for me. And she was! Her gentle soothing touch felt drawn to the right places that were out of sorts and in a few adjustments, the knots disappeared! I continue to see her to make sure those pesky knots don’t come back. And having my spine aligned and my nervous system calm and healthy made me more aware of what was going on in my body and guide me to what would keep my body and mind in harmony.

I have never had chiropractic work done, and had the opportunity to visit Dr. Kirsten. I have to say, I wasn’t a total believer in the science of chiropractic work. This stems from the time that I lived with a masseuse in training. I learned that there are many kinds and many styles and graduating did not mean they were any good!
So I met with Dr. Kirsten and we had a 20 min conversation about my activity level, my eating habits, my outlook on life, my energy and any issues. She really wanted to get to know me and how I live. I’m in great health, eat well and am low stress.
She started her work on my spine. It was very gentle and discovery like at the start. It felt that she was barely doing anything! But she discovered small issues in my back and being that I had not revealed (because I didn’t think of them during our interview). THen the ‘real work came and she began to adjust me. I was totally reaaized by the time she started to adjust. She taught me proper breathing to help me relax even more. After she did her magic, she asked how I felt. I told her that I would let her know as the evening went on. At the time I felt pretty good, but I wasn’t in awe. Then I hopped on my bike and began to ride home.
THAT IS WHEN IT HIT ME!!! I felt absolutely amazing! I felt lighter, taller, more energetic. Things seemed clearer. I could not stop saying «Oh my G-​d!, Oh my G-​d» (out loud as I rode thru the park, I probably looked like a crazy man to the people I rode by).
So it I am 100% a fan and believer. Dr. Kirsten really knows her work and the human body. She help to release tensions and blockages that I had no idea I even had.
I have already made a second appointment. Can not wait till next week!
I am a total believer., and grateful that I had the gumption to go and try something new. Dr Kirsten ROCKS!

When I first started treatment with Dr. Hill, I was curious why the business was named Dance With Life Chiropractic. I think I understand now. After the first couple of adjustments my body felt much more fluid and I feel lighter on my feet. I also noticed that my body was more fluid in the water. I’m a swimmer. Now my stroke is more efficient — it takes two strokes less to swim across the pool with the same effort. It feels like I am dancing, with rhythm!

I’ve used Dr. Hill myself, and referred others to her. She has a wonderful, gentle touch unlike any other chiropractor I’ve tried. I come out of her sessions relaxed, yet energized for the rest of the day.
If you’re looking for regular chiropractic care as part of your self-​care régime, this is as good as it gets.

The gentle touch of Kirsten is nothing short of a miracle.
I lived for a year with painful knees (every single night after working in construction). After just 6 sessions, I believe I am now cured. In fact, I just spent the past two days on my hands and knees on hardwood floors, and zero pain!
I would recommend Kirsten to anyone. For just about any physical ailment.
–Damon Knutson

Dr. Kirsten Hill is a wonderful Chiropractor. However, she is a holistic doctor and not the typical chiropractor who cracks your neck and back and who uses electric shock treatment and such.
My daughter started seeing Dr. Hill after the two of us were rear ended by another car at a stop light. Her dance instructor recommended Dr. Hill because she saw her for chiropractic adjustments and massage. I myself was seeing a recommended chiropractor who cracked my neck, picked me up to crack my spine and then used electric impulses on my back. By my third visit to him I started to whimper when he would start to crack my neck. I realized this was nuts and decided to try Dr. Hill too.
OMG what a complete opposite approach. Believe me, I was really skeptical at first. I am pretty much a no nonsense type of person and when Dr. Hill started talking about restoring my balance, increasing my energy flow and how she was going to help my body repair itself from the damage caused to my back and neck from the car accident I’m thinking «huh?»
But, you know what? Each time I went I looked forward to the visit. I was scared and hated going to the other «reputable» chiropractor. When I laid down on the table with each adjustment I relaxed more and more. The adjustments that she did were gentle and yet so effective. My posture improved more and more each week and my pain just drifted away over time.
Both my daughter and I are pain free now and enjoy visiting Dr. Hill for adjustments every once in a while when our backs or necks get sore.
Yes, as one commented there are sometimes two others in the room with you and yes the doctor moves from patient to patient. But, let me describe more of what happens in order for this to make sense. You are in a room with relaxing music quietly playing in the background. It is darkened and your eyes are closed so you only hear the gentle breathing of the other patients. It is not at all an invasive feeling. It is more a feeling of community. I know that sounds corny and again I need to remind you that I am a no nonsense person and shall we say a bit uptight. So, for me to feel comfortable in this setting, you will too. Also, if you really want privacy, she does have a small room for one next to this room. After she makes an adjustment, she leaves and moves to the next patient. This is so that the adjustment can sort of work its magic. Thus, she does have time to see the next patient.
Dr. Hill also gives massages as another service. As I am over 50 years old, I have had many massages. Let me tell you that hers are incredible. I find myself almost purring in the middle of them. And since she is a chiropractor, she works her magic into her massages. After I leave my posture is so much better, I am in a very happy mood and I feel great for days.
This woman is a genuinely kind and caring soul. She truly cares about you and your health. Do yourself a favor that will last a lifetime and go see her.

I’m with Kristina L. A bit of perfunctory massage followed by about 10 minutes of just lying there while she adjusts the two other patients that you’re sharing the treatment space with. Then she comes back and gives you an «adjustment» without explaining what she’s seeing in your body or why she chose to adjust you there. My adjustment was of my sacrum, which I had explained to her gives me a lot of trouble and instability, and her choice of adjustment didn’t appear to consider what I’d told her about my history. She leaves again, gives you one more little backrub and tells you thanks and bye. I tried to initiate some conversation with her because I would have loved to have heard her insight on what was going on with my lower back, but she told me that the sacrum can be a «beautiful place» and that in her professional opinion I should be getting regular chiropractic care. I didn’t push it an I didn’t go back. She is very caring and sweet, but her clinical skills do not meet the standard other chiros I’ve seen.

I have really enjoyed my first three sessions with Dr. Hill. She is a very gentle and considerate chiropractor who really gives her all to her patients. This is a very holistic clinic, no x-​rays or stick-​on electrodes like I have experienced at other chiropractors. There is a lot of emphasis placed on the breath and on the flow of movement within the body. I really look forward to my weekly sessions. I highly recommend Dance With Life Chiropractic!

Dr. Kirsten is kind, gentle and compassionate. In her office I feel safe and comfortable to dissolve from the stress of every day life. with her gentle touch i have received fantastic adjustments and recommended her to my whole family.

Dr.Hill. has been my chiropractor for a couple of years. I always know that after an adjustment I am going to feel great. My body just welcomes her touch! My migraines are relieved and I think that seeing Dr. Hill on a regular basis decreases the occurrences of migraines. If you need to have more energy Dr. Hill can help you.

I was referred to Dr. Hill by a friend and found her technique to work best for me and my type of care. Her office is a total body workshop, everything from diet to massage and chiropractic care.
She is fantastic and can always workout all those trouble spots in my back and shoulders. She knows what she is doing and I feel confident in her ability to heal.

I’ve been seeing chiropractors for 30 years. I have endured many incidents of back trauma and injury, ranging from disc ruptures to strains.
I originally came to ‘Dance With Life Chiropractic’ due to an unrelenting escalation of pain. I was searching for a way to relieve the pain that wasn’t being helped by my previous chiropractor of 15 years, exercise, or stretching. My back pain was so restricting, that I’d gotten to the point where I was having trouble going for an eight minute walk.
There are many things that I enjoy about trusting my care to Dr. Kirsten Hill. One thing is the genuine kindness, attentiveness, and sincerity that she and her assistant Leah show each and every patient. Their genuine caring and consideration are the best I’ve ever experienced, either by healthcare professionals, or otherwise. Each patient receives their full attention. They are both very sweet and kind people, and how many times have you ever described someone in the service or healthcare industry like that? Another thing to note is Dr. Kirsten’s gentle form of chiropractic. I’ve had many different chiropractors in 30 years, but none of them were as gentle and non-​traumatic as she is.
I think of ‘Dance With Life Chiropractic’ as an oasis in an otherwise hectic, unrelenting and busy world. You can feel the calm and healing environment the moment you walk in the door.
I started seeing Dr. Kirsten in the summer of 2008. While driving back from a meeting in Oakland one weekend in Dec. 2008, I decided to stop near the Embarcadero in San Francisco for a walk. After walking along the Embarcadero for about 10 minutes, I looked up at Coit Tower and remembered hearing that there are stairs that go from the bottom of Telegraph Hill all the way up to Coit Tower. Since the weather was cool and clear I decided to find the stairs and make my way up the hill. A third of the way up the hill, I ran into a security guard for a nearby apartment building. I asked him if I was on the right trail, and about how many steps there were from bottom to top of the hill. He replied that I was on the right track, and that there are 388 steps. I had been regularly walking 30 – 40 minutes and hiking up 194 steps prior to this excursion.
Well, I did need to stop a couple of times after going up about 250 steps, but was able to continue after catching my breath. I reached the top of the stairs and rewarded myself with a trip to the top of Coit Tower to watch a beautiful winter sunset over the bay.
After taking in the gorgeous views from the top of the tower, I proceeded to walk down Telegraph Hill and return to my car. Upon arrival at my car, I checked my pedometer to find that I’d walked over 7 miles. That in and of itself was amazing compared to my previously limited walking ability. Walking for over an hour would’ve been out of the question for me before being treated by Dr. Kirsten. Now, not only could I walk for however long I wanted, but the next day I woke up pain free. Sore yes, but totally pain free! Amazing!
Prior to seeing Dr. Kirsten I was having regular and increasingly debilitating bouts of back pain. Prior to seeing Dr. Kirsten I was unable to consistently predict my limits of exercise or endurance.
Thank you Dr. Kirsten and Leah for radically improving the quality of my life. Thank you for returning me to a normal lifestyle that includes exercise and physical activity. And for becoming an integral part of a healthy me.

Went here for chiropractic services. never been to one before… paid $ 120 for two sessions. Which consisted of the following:
1. Tour of small facility
2. Lie on your stomach
3. She’ll tell you to «Breath deep”– for about 30 minutes
4. Touches you lightly (which doesn’t do anything) and says she can feel you opening up
5. adjusts you
6. and asks for you to pay out front and schedule your next appointment.
I gave it two stars because she «seemed» to care. but in terms of skills… it was far from worthy of being 5 stars or did I feel confident in her knowledge.