Evergreen Chiropractic

Completely changed the office. Not a good change. Don’t know what happened but very disappointing because it was great the way it was.

This place is a junk show. In the last 3 years I’ve been going here we’ve had 5 different doctors, 4 admins., and 5 message therapists. How is this supposed to add up to any kind of quality healthcare? The sad thing is, each one Blake, Cody, Linnea, Cara, David, Stephen… started with such excitement and assurance that they were going to stay for the long term. Something is broken here and I bet it has to do with the out of state owners. On the other hand very person you meet here will be kind, personable and knowledgable but rest assured, they won’t last a year. Do yourself a favor and find a different chiropractor. And if just started working here keep your eye open for your next job.

I walk by this location quite often so when I hurt my back, I gave this office a call.
The reception staff is very nice, friendly and professional. The office is neat, tidy and clean. I called to schedule a same day appointment and the office was very accommodating.
The Dr. that was present that afternoon, started my consultation in the waiting room which seemed a bit odd to me. He even asked if I «got crazy» and I replied that I was uncomfortable disclosing information in the location that we were in. He then proceeded to take me into his office.
I have been receiving chiropractic care for over a decade, so I know a good chiropractor when I see one. The Dr. did not spend much time with me during my new patient exam. The office is not using modern tools and techniques. The cost of an adjustment is $ 69, which is a bit pricey.
At the end of the day, I was just wasn’t feeling it. I have found another office that is taking better care of me with better tools/​techniques and is cheaper.

I started going to Evergreen Chiropractic with Dr. Russel. He started the business and ran it very well. He helped me greatly with an old back injury. Now Dr. Wayne has taken over the practice and he has also helped me greatly this time overcoming a hip and back problem from a recent car accident. He is a very nice guy and a great chiropractor. The office is full of friendly staff who will do what ever they can to help you.

Dr. Wayne Cissell has passion and does what he preaches!
I met with Dr. Wayne Cissell yesterday, and he spoke about how he tours around the city giving workshops on wellness. His passion and dedication to not only helping your back get better, but your whole body feeling of healthly was very apparent in his own actions. He is not a stop and go doctor that just wants your money. He ultimately wants your overall health to get better and chiropractic work can help you fix just that.
The location and main office were great. It is conveniently located right in the heart of cap hill and even has few parking spots.
If you are looking for a place that believes what they preach, has skill and passion, I would recommend going here!

My wife and I both had a very good two years being treated by Dr. Russell and his successor Dr. Chad. My wife noticed significant pain reduction after her adjustments, and I noticed changes in my mood, outlook, and energy levels that I attribute to our work.
The staff is very friendly and the doctors are willing and able to discuss patient progress (though usually only when I initiated it – there was not a regularly scheduled «how are things going» talk). They were willing to take new x-​rays throughout my treatment, and I found it very helpful to track my progress. I would have doubted his initial diagnosis, as I do not suffer from much neck or back pain, but to see how straight (not curved) my neck was, and how poorly aligned my skull was to my top vertebrae – it did look serious. And I have seen improvement throughout treatment.
People often want quick fixes, but the things we do to our bodies (my horrible slouch as I type this, for instance…) can take time to resolve, and regular maintenance. Don’t blame the doctor if you need healing. That said, it is wise to get a second opinion on the diagnosis, and to feel how another chiropractor works. I did both and stuck with Evergreen. Do your own research.

DO NOT GO HERE. Dr. Kun (I have a hard time calling him a doctor) didn’t even bill my insurance or me for three adjustments and Xrays because he knows he messed up. He’s lucky I didn’t pursue this more…
This place was horrible and it’s taken me over a year actually bring myself to write this review. I intially visited Evergreen because I got a really bad kink in my neck out of nowhere and couldn’t really turn it side to side, and my coworker recommended this place. I just wanted to be manipulated so that what felt like a pinched nerve could be relieved. However, this turned into an incredbily long appointment that included xrays, «tests» to prove how misaligned I am, and the scheduling of an appointment for the following day. He also did an initial adjustment to alleviate some pain, but I actually felt a bit dizzy after.
The next day, my boyfriend and I (he encourages you to bring a loved one along??) go back to see Dr. Kun to review my xrays. He tells us that my spine is curved the completely wrong way and that prettty much if I don’t come in 3 times a week for at least two years, I am going to have a bunch of problems for the rest of my life (I am a 28 year old, athletic person whose never really had problems before). While he is telling me about how messed up my body is and I am pratically in tears, he is pushing a payment plan down my throat, trying to get me to sign up today. I asked him for a few minutes alone with my boyfriend and I actually start crying because I am so freaked out by Dr. Kun’s diagnosis. I don’t have the $ 4,000 Dr. Kun wants me to hand over, but my boyfrend says he is willing to help me pay for it. However, we finally come to the conclusion that we should wait and think about it before we sign anything. Great thing we did.
He ended the 2 hour appointment with another adjustment. This one was horrible. One adjustment he did with me laying on my stomach made me completely dizzy and I felt like a ton of blood was rushing to my head. I left and had one of the worst migraines of my life that night — couldn’t handle light, couldn’t touch my teeth together, vomiting — those of you that get migraines know what I am talking about… So the headache stayed that night and through the next two days. I called on Friday to complain, but Dr. Kun was in CA. He actually called me from his cell while on vacation and said he had a sub that could do another adjustment to «take the egde off», but also that he «is much better than this sub and wants me to come back to him» when he is back in town.
So I went in and got the other adjustment. It was much more mellow than the last two, but I have no idea if it helped. I then had volleyball playoffs a few days later, and my body completely fell apart. It felt like nothing was working properly and about a half hour in, I couldn’t serve anymore due to the severe amount of pain my body, and specfifically my shoulder was in. I also had pain in my hips and in my lower back… all areas I have never had problems before.
After I canceled my other follow-​up appointment for when he was back in town, I never heard from them again… no bills, no follow-​up calls, nothing. I have even seen Dr. Kun around town and he awkwardly avoids eye contact and looks away.
Cut to now, I was in physical therapy for 6 months and there is a good chance I will now need to have surgery on my shoulder. I have no proof that Dr. Kun directly affected my shoulder, but my orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist say it’s definitely possible — if manipulation (or even PT) can help you that much, then it can definitely hurt you, too.
Long story short, do not go here. it’s a completely unethical place that tries to use scare tacttics to sign patients up for lots of $$ and extended periods of time. Dr. Kun is a sleezeball that shouldn’t be allowed to be in practice.

I bought a Tippr coupon for a 1-​hour massage and chiropractic evaluation here, and reading these reviews had me a little worried. I told the receptionist I wanted to forego the evaluation and just get a massage. The offices were clean and the massage therapist, Anthony, did a good job. However, my 1-​hour massage was more like 45 minutes. I’m not a clock-​watcher, but there was one in the room so it was easy to see how much time had passed from start to finish.
In summary, it wasn’t horrible and it wasn’t amazing.

Awesome service. A friend suggested I try this place out last year and I have been going every month. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. I’ve had a few massages that cost twice as much while on vacation that don’t come close to what Matt has to offer.

I’ve been adjusted by a lot of chiropractors over the years. Dr. Kun definitely has good hands. He knows how to find a subluxation and clear it. He is a smooth adjuster with a soft touch. Clearly knows what he is doing.

I would not recommend going there at all! I had a neck pain and couldn’t turn my head to the right at all. The first time I went in asking for help they insisted that they should mAke xrays. In addition to that the doctor made a whole bunch of tests not related to my injury. He did the first adjustment, which did not help at all! Next morning I couldn’t move my head at all. Went back asking for help (he was able to see me after hours– I do appreciate that), got adjusted again which resulted in not being able to move my arm the next morning. Another surprise was to find out that the doctor didn’t even know what part of my body hurt– apparently he wasn’t really listening during the first visit. When I went back to pay my bill the receptionist started explaining me that it’s being uncomfortable after adjustments is normal. Hmmm… That’s probably something I would have liked to hear from a doctor… And numb arm really freaked me out. I’m not sure people who work there know anything and should not be trusted with anything as important as your spine

I have been going to Evergreen Chiropractic for a year now and I look forward to every visit I get to see Dr. Russell and more recently added
Dr. Chad! I feel both chiropractors are natural healers working holistically and that they really care about me and my health & wellness goals. I feel like they are attentive, thorough and patient. Dr. Russell and Dr. Chad are super down to earth, friendly, funny guys who are passionate about the work they do! Yay!

I am suffering from a herniated L5-​S1 impinging on my right sciatic nerve. I have had many ups and downs in my recovery process. Evergreen has always been there and every time I leave, my back gets one step closer to feeling fully recovered. It’s been a long process but any of the regression (s) were brought on by something I did. I’d press myself and inflame my injury further. Dr. Kun and his staff have helped me immensely.
Dr. Kun is very personable and adept at his craft. He can be gentle or forceful depending on what I’ve felt and what route he feels might help me best. He’s open-​minded regarding many types of treatments. He’s been honest and straightforward with me regarding my treatment. He’s worked with my income levels and I appreciate that very much.
The massage therapy one gets at Evergreen is top notch. Matt and Anthony are two very different approaches but yet both work towards a common goal. They both have amazing skills as massage therapists. Only difficulty is getting an appt for a massage. They are so busy, there isn’t enough time in the workday for all the people wanting to see them.
The front office staff is always very welcoming, fun to chat with, and very knowledgeable and forthright regarding payment options.
I have and will recommend Evergreen Chiro to all my friends and family. It’s a good place to go.

While the intake process was not what I was accustomed to, I looked past that to the intention of the healthcare providers. I wasn’t ready at first for the comprehensive treatment plan offer. However, after some thought I realized the benefits for me of the comprehensive plan and I’ve been very happy with Dr. Kun and staff. I feel their genuine concern for my health, well-​being and improvement as well as for their other patients.
I haven’t received chiropractic treatments in the «clinic» or «communal» treatment room style before, but I figured that was natural for the «capitol hill» environs and feel I still receive quality care.
I have had dramatic results and continued improvement. I have already recommended others to them.
their optional new patient education evening is very helpful also!

NOTE: This is a review about Dr. Kun, who sucks. However, LMP Matthew Gaylord was awesome and deserves five stars. If you need a massage, go to this guy. He’ll treat you respectfully and take an active, holistic approach to your health.
I spent six months in treatment with Dr. Kun after a car accident last November. My back is considerably better now than when I began, but I think that would be the case if I had gone to any chiropractor and there have been a lot of problems with Evergreen. Honestly, I really should have listened to my instincts and switched to someone else, but Evergreen is only a couple of blocks from my house and I was lazy.
Here’s the things that sucked, in order of importance:
1– They billed my insurance company for things they didnt do. That’s called fraud. Super duper lame.
2– My first red flag was that the Dr and the front desk staff refused to tell me how much they charged. I got brushed off repeatedly with answers like, «Oh, dont worry about it. We deal with the insurance company directly, it doesnt matter to you.» I pushed and eventually (like, after three or four attempts) someone cracked and told me. When beginning treatment, I signed a form that said I was responsible for anything insurance didnt cover, which meant this WAS my business and they should have told me the first time I asked.

3– After my intake appointment, which lasted almost two hours, I never again spent more than 90 seconds in the same room as Dr. Kun. I have some experience with chiropractors and never have I seen one that showed so little interest in actually interacting with patients. There was no discussion of how I was healing or what our treatment plan was unless I initiated it.
Please, dont be fooled by how nice and friendly the front desk staff is at Evergreen. This place is an unethical and they treat their patients like nothing more than cash cows. You deserve better.

I went back last week due to my back acting up again. They have remodeled the place and continue to make improvements. Dr. Russell Kun was there to save the day — no appointment necessary! The best thing about Evergreen isn’t the fact I can just walk in without an appointment and not have a problem being seen, or that the doctor can refer me to the on site massage therapist so I don’t have to deal with any hassles from my insurance company. I’ve been to several Chiropractors in my day and the best thing is the quality of care and results I receive under the care of Dr. Russell.

Are you looking for a fantastic massage (or perhaps a chiropractor) in Capitol Hill?
I can’t really speak for the chiropractors, but the massage I experienced here sure was wonderful!
The gal at the front desk was friendly, the location is fantastic, and that massage was both good for my stiff back AND relaxing. I definitely left Evergreen Chiro in a blissful and dazed state of mind (and body).
I believe my LMP was Anthony Michaels… but, I’m not sure. I only heard his name once.
I recommend!

This guy is a charlatan. I took my girlfriend to Evergreen chiropractic after a night of severe neck pain. A visiting chiropractic was able to get her out of pain. Dr. Russell asked her to come back in the next day for X-​rays and a consult. He also asked me to attend the consult.
I observed the consult and during that time Dr. Russell laid on the fear very thick almost convincing my girlfriend she was going to be paralyzed without regular weekly adjustments (at a high cost). She has since seen a regular physician and another chiropractic. Both have said that Dr. Russell’s ‘diagnosis’ is complete bull.
My opinion is that Dr. Russell is the kind of charlatan who gives chiropractic a bad name. I know since I have plenty of experience researching chiropractic as a health profession. You’re better off throwing your money down a rat hole than visiting this place. At least the rats don’t try to hook you on regular wellness visits through fear and intimidation.

Horrible. Just straight up terrible. I walked away in tears after my «hard sell» consultation. Basically, I went in because I was in agony due to an old neck injury that was acting up. I’ve seen a number of chiros in the past, but because I’m new to the area, I needed to find a new guy. I went in to see Dr. Russell, and he did the initial exam, while quizzing me on all of the terms of chiropractic. He was totally frazzled, and felt really frantic. Then he went to adjust my neck, and just _​torched_​it really hard. He warned me before hand that it would probably hurt considering the level of pain I was already in, but then he was practically graveling at me afterwards to apologize. You know, if someone’s in that much pain, twisting their neck until they see stars isn’t the best idea, I think.
Then he wanted me to bring my boyfriend in to discuss the findings of my x-​rays. He brings us into a room that is covered on all 4 walls with what can only be described as chiropractic propaganda, and showed us an indoctrination video. Next, the x-​rays. He made it sound like my neck is absolutely terrible, and that I do anything more to it, I’m going to be in a lot of trouble. He then turns to his light poster that highlights all the organs that are being damaged based on where the core problem was, and since mine was at the atlas, he said every single organ in my body was being damaged. I cut him short right there. Told him to give me the x-​rays and I’m going to see a real doctor.
I’ve since seen an osteopath whom I really trust, and another chiropractor (today), and both have told me that it’s not anywhere near as bad as Dr. Russell has led me to believe. In fact, they told me, though I should probably have it worked on, it’s not so bad that I should be afraid to go about doing normal, or even extreme things (like skiing or roller coasters), which Dr. Russell tried to convince me to avoid.
But here’s the kicker. After I left his office after the x-​ray diagnosis, he called me up that night, again to apologize, but also to tell me about a different method that focuses specifically on the atlas. He told me that he is really interested in this method, and knows someone who practices it, so if I make an appointment, he’d like to be there for the treatment to learn how it’s done. I was shocked. I honestly didn’t know what to say, I just tried to get him off the phone, and told him I’d think about it. Needless to say, I never saw the guy because I felt so slimy from any association with Dr. Russell.
So, basically, my recommendation is to run, don’t walk, away from this guy as fast as you can. He’s a quack, and anything he says is to perpetuate his business (he’ll also tell you that you’ll need to see a chiro for the rest of your life).

I went to Evergreen Chiropractic a few years ago with some back pain. Being very up front, I said that I had heard lots of different things about chiropractic, good & bad, but with an open mind I was basically looking not only for relief, but also for some better habits for preventative maintenance. Well, they pretty much ignored that and proceeded to tell me I needed to be in there 3 times a week for several months… they tried to make this analogous to going to the dentist every 6 months. They offered nothing for me to do proactively.
Needless to say I walked out of that cooky mess.
After my doctor chastised me for talking to such loons, a visit with a physical therapist gave me some simple exercises that relieved the pain.