Healthy Life Chiropractic

I was appalled that Meakam asked my (senior) mother for ONE YEAR’S advance payment! I have never, ever heard of such larceny. This woman needs to be investigated by the Better Business Bureau and the State Board of Chiropracters. Shame on you for taking advantage of people (especially seniors) in pain.

This business is extremely commercially aggressive. Don’t be surprised if your ask for chiropractic help is turned into a lengthy «treatment plan», and if several thousand dollars are requested as a necessary upfront payment.

After having my girlfriend attend them and get care for her «mysterious» health issues, Dr. Meakim and her amazing staff answered all our questions with patience and understanding. They have a unique form of Chiropractic that has no cracking or popping but instead a precise and gentle approach that allows natural healing. Truly a one of a kind place.
After a car accident, I knew that I had no other choice but to go to Healthy Life to have my body back and better than ever. Freaking amazing.

I used to think Chiropractors were a load of crap. You go and have to go for the rest of your life because they can’t fix you. Well, now I have a different point of view. I now choose to go on a regular basis and get checked to see if I need an adjustment and get adjusted using NUCCA technique only when I require it. I love knowing (and my body loves it too) that I have NUCCA to turn to when life happens, rather than a drug or a quick fix.
When I was first referred to Dr. Meakim, I had been diagnosed with adrenal fatigue (incurable), I was in pain all the time, fuzzy-​head, had many food allergies, and hormone stuff. I’m happy to say all of that is gone, including the food allergies.
I have two boys and I take them on a regular basis as well. I think it’s important to teach kids wellness, how to care for and get to know their bodies and what they require. I love witnessing the light touch on their ear via NUCCA translate into getting through a cold 100 times faster, into increasing their vitality, and increasing their attention span and clarity. My kids are now at the point when they injure themselves playing, they know when NUCCA will help and when it isn’t necessary. And they don’t complain about the 1 hour drive it takes to get to Dr. Meakim’s office from the North Bay!
Thank you Dr. Meakim. You are such a blessing in our lives.

BEWARE. «dr» meakim is not to be trusted and deletes bad reviews. when i saw her, she mis-​diagnosed me and said that a doctor would only give me drugs. she uses hard sell tactics and demands thousands of dollars up front.

My journey with Dr. Meakim started due to an extreme sharp migraines, neck and shoulder pain that I had for almost 3 weeks. The sharp pulse of pins and needles was throbbing consistently every minute. The pain got to the point where I found myself taking high dosage of pain medicine, but didn’t help ease the pain at all. I couldn’t sleep and could barely work. I chose not to waste my time going to a traditional doctor as I didn’t want to sit in a Doctor’s Office just to be sent home with pharmaceutical drugs. After my first treatment the intensity of the pain subsided. After my 2^nd or 3^rd treatment I was able to sleep through the night, thank God! I am very thankful for Dr. Meakim and her staff. They are genuine and truly care for each and every patient that walks thru their door.
When I was young I was in two serious car accidents. The result of one of the accidents left me with a need to crack my neck to alleviate tension every few minutes, and my head felt heavy often times. I was told by regular doctors that I would have to live with that for the rest of my life. After seeing my x-​rays for the first time with Dr. Meakim, it was shocking and scary to learn that my neck was twisted backward. Thank God for the treatment that I’m going through, I no longer have to crack my neck.
Mom: After experiencing the amazing result I knew I had to get my Mom to see Dr. Meakim. She had been living with pain for over 20+ years where she wasn’t able to sleep at night. Generally she’s a very strong woman and does not complain of aches and pain. However, when the pain becomes unbearable I can see it in her face and body language. I didn’t realize the extent of the pain she was living with until I accidentally caught her crawling up to her room on the 2^nd floor, and I was in tears (this about 5 years ago). I said to myself, whatever it takes I will find a doctor to help her but it will not be through drugs and surgery. After months of being in the care of Dr. Meakim, my Mom is able to walk straighter and taller. She’s able to sleep comfortably at night. A very interesting comment she shared with me was that she felt as if «100 pounds» had been lifted of her chest and tummy area. It was great to see my Mom dancing in the doctor’s office to show Dr. Meakim how much better she was feeling. She’s come a long way.
Sister: Not too longer ago, my sister had a very similar sharp migraines and neck pain for two plus weeks. I urged her to make an appointment with Dr. Meakim. She too tried to deal with the pain thinking that it would go away soon. Her pain got to the point where she was in tears. Today my Mom, my sister and I are huge fans of Dr. Meakim!
If anyone is living with any kind of pain at all. Dr. Meakim is worth your time. As I shared with all my friends and family, just talk to her to get a better understanding as to how she may be of help to live a pain free life.
Thank you Dr. Meakim, Dr. G, Dr. Robles, EJ, Marcy and Miranda. You guys are amazing!!!

I went to Dr Meakim about 3 yrs ago a bit skeptical regarding the effectiveness of her work. Just recently I referred my girlfriend who had an unbearable headache. I told her about Dr Meakim because of her reluctance to rely on medication. Her headache went away immediately as a result and that is when I decided to give it a go. Since then my off and on again neck pain has subsided and the range of motion of my neck has improved. Not only that, unbeknownst to me, but I can now breathe freely through my nose due to her homeopathic remedy and lets just say «nostrilopenme» procedure I can breathe through my nose at night for the first time in a long time. Whenever I think of rocks, I am always reminded of Dr Meakim because she ROCKS!

When I first met Dr. Meakim a few years ago, I didn’t realize how much my life would dramatically change. At the time, I was in chronic pain and felt uncomfortable sitting, standing, or even simply turning my neck. However, during my consultation, Dr. Meakim claimed that I would feel much better if I followed her treatment plan. At first I was a little taken back by her straightforwardness, but I was desperate and willing to try just about anything, so I gave it a try. Long story short, it has been one of the most positive decisions I have ever made. I can honestly say that I feel much better than I did before; daily tasks that were previously more difficult are now easier; and I sleep much more restfully.
There is only so much a Unilocal review can convey when it comes to pain relief and the confidence gained that comes with it. I realize that financial concerns are deeply personal and unique for each individual, but I say it with the utmost earnestness that Dr. Meakim and everyone else in the office are true healers; my decision to move towards better health and quality of life has been a reminder that I’m worth the investment. Although I live out in Oakland and commute regularly, the gains are tremendous.

I have been going to Dr Meakim for 10 years! She is amazing and as is all her office staff.
Everyone in the office is committed to helping the patients feel better and stay healthy.
As a registered nurse, I am very aware of the fact that patients want an «instant cure». One needs to keep in mind that the spine took years to get mis-​aligned and it will take time to
get the spine straight again. I had chronic neck pain and frequent sinus infections. My neck
pain is GONE and I have not had a sinus infection now in over 9 years. I never liked the cracking and popping of most chiropractors, but I am very comfortable with the gentle NUCCA adjustments. I continue to get maintenance care at Healthy Life Chiropractic and highly recommend them.

I’ve been coming to Healthy Life Chiropractic, formally SF Family Spinal Care for 2 years. Prior to finding Dr. Meakim and her staff I never thought chiropractic was for me, all the bending, cracking, neck twisting totally turned me off. One of my east coast friends finally convinced me to try chiropractic work after experiencing back, shoulder, and ankle issues. I tried acupuncture, massage, and physical therapy for each of these workout induced injuries but nothing worked until I found NUCCA. It’s extremely light touches and movements yet extremely effective, I noticed a difference in my 1^st appointment!
The type of chiropractic practiced here isn’t what I traditionally thought chiropractic was I love the technique, no bone crunching or cracking here :)
The entire staff is one of a kind, everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming. I love their holistic approach so if you’re considering trying chiropractic or have already invested in one I’d highly recommend checking out this team. You won’t be sorry!

Everyone was very nice and genuine. I only had 1 visit so far so I’m genuinely excited for my next appointment to review my x rays and go over a treatment plan. I have faith that this chiropractic office will do everything they can to help alleviate the pain in my neck, lower back, and foot — and all by using painless methods. Do yourself a favor and take care of your spine! A healthy spine equals a healthy life :)

I’ve been coming to Healthy Life (and SF Family Spinal Care before that) for about 4 years now and have always appreciated the care I’ve received. I’d been to chiropractors in the past, but NUCCA is a totally different experience: gentle and effective. Besides which, Dr. Meakim’s practice is holistic and dedicated to the well being of the whole person.
In 2014, after being in wellness care for quite some time, I was in a car accident. Even though I didn’t have any physical pain, I went into the office that afternoon. Dr. Meakim and the staff immediately jumped into action. They conducted a thorough examination, took X-​rays and explained what I might expect in terms of symptoms. For two months, I seemed to be doing fine. But then the pain in my shoulder began. Dr. Meakim had warned me that this was possible, and I was glad I had taken her advice not to sign off on any insurance settlement right away. I went back into treatment mode.
After five months of extremely compassionate, professional and personally tailored care, the pain is gone and I am thankfully back in wellness care. I am very grateful to Dr. Meakim and all the staff members for their compassion, encouragement and healing competence. And I highly recommend Healthy Life Chiropractic to everyone.

Dr Meakim has helped me feel GREAT for the past 10 years! When I started working with her, I had chronic neck pain and I felt tired all the time even after 8 years of working other chiropractic techniques. After just a few weeks of the NUCCA technique, my neck was pain-​free and I had tons of energy and felt could take on the world! I had a car accident 3 years ago and she helped me get back in shape in no time. Dr. Meakim and her team were there to support me every step of the way and I am so grateful for all the ways she has improved my life. I highly recommend that you work with the Healthy Life Chiropractic team, you will be glad to have them in your life.

I love this place and the amazing team of doctors! The NUCCA method that the wonderful, amazing Chiropractors at Healthy Life use is so gentle and effective! If you’re sick of chiropractors who hurt more then they help, Healthy Life Chiropractic is the place to go. If you have pain and you’re ready to be free of it, it might be time to go see Dr. Meakim and the amazing team at Healthy Life Chiropractic!

I am so in love with everyone at healthy life chiropractic! I had to bring my seven-​month-​old son with me and they were so accommodating and helpful. They really take the time to give you a full and proper exam with x-​rays to make sure that they correct all of your aches and pains. I feel that they really listens to what I had to say. I have needed this and put it off for fear of a «bone cruncher» chiropractor but that is clearly not the case here. I highly recommend coming here and bringing your family!