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Dr Choate is amazing! I have suffered from chronic...

Dr Choate is amazing! I have suffered from chronic headaches and occasional migraines my whole life. Since going to Dr Choate, my headaches have decreased DRAMATICALLY and I haven't had ANY migraines! His care has improved my quality of life greatly!! He's given me exercises to do at home that helps to keep my neck in alignment, extending the time between my wellness visits. If I have a headache and need a same day appointment, I've always been able to get in and my headache has been relieved. Thanks Dr Choate!!

Show up for an appointment at 4:15 but that is onl...

Show up for an appointment at 4:15 but that is only the check in time. The actual appointment is for 4:45. Medical Providers are so happy to waste my time but if your late good luck getting help. Then while I am filling out the stack of paperwork it is like I am signing all my rights away. I am here on doctors orders. I only want the procedures paid for by my L&I claim. First impression is horrible.
Update after 3 visits to the clinic. The massage therapist was great, 5 starts definitely. The original opinion still holds for the paperwork needed to start and for the general business practice. The lack of friendliness with the front end staff is only a minor things, they are OK, but i expect more from the people who you see first upon entering the business.

Dr. Shirley has really delivered with my chronic p...

Dr. Shirley has really delivered with my chronic pain issues that developed from a work injury over a year and a half ago. I haven't had this significant of relief since getting injured. He really got down to the nitty gritty of exactly what kind of pain I feel, and where I might feel it (depending in the day, time, and alignment of the planets and stars, ). I really appreciate the work he's put into getting me ship shape.

Dr. Paula has been my wellness "guru" for the past...

Dr. Paula has been my wellness "guru" for the past 25 years. Routine adjustments along with therapies that addressed minor ailments have helped me to maintain an active lifestyle. Dr. Paula cares deeply about her patients, and always takes the time to explain her methods and to consider the needs of the patient as a whole. She will be a wonderful addition to this practice.

Doctor Dimaio is the BEST. She is unlike any other...

Doctor Dimaio is the BEST. She is unlike any other chiropractor I ve had, she is so thorough and genuinely cares about how you are feeling. I have nothing but great things to say about her professionalism and kindness. Highly recommend!

Spinal and Sports Care Clinic definitely emphasize...

Spinal and Sports Care Clinic definitely emphasizes on the CARE at their practice. Dr. Rush made my 13 year Old sons first appointment so great! She was so thorough and really took the time to find out what was going on with my sons back and neck.Her interaction with him was outstanding! A big Thank You to Dr. Rush and the friendly staff!

I have gone to a number of chiropractors in my tim...

I have gone to a number of chiropractors in my time and I went to Dr. Shirley because of his specialization/knowledge in migraines and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) issues I have. I have had increased relief in my jaw and my neck and shoulders have felt remarkably better. I am very happy and satisfied with the service, prices, and the knowledge that Dr. Shirley and his office has offered. I would not only recommend Dr. Shirley to others but plan to continually go for routine adjustments for my own well being.

I have been a patient of Dr. Van Dykens since 2017...

I have been a patient of Dr. Van Dykens since 2017 and he is amazing. I have struggled with migraines all of my adult life and Dr. Van Dyken did everything possible to help me get them under control. Recently, I got into a car accident and Dr. Van Dyken took about 3 weeks trying out different treatment plans to see which one worked the best. He truly is the best!

I am writing to share my experience as Dr. Paula D...

I am writing to share my experience as Dr. Paula DiMaio Reczek who has just started with this clinic......relocating from Pennsylvania. I was a patient from 2010 to 2020. I felt very comfortable with Paula from the beginning.....she is very down to earth and comfy. Her expertise always impressed me along with her intuitive diagnoses. I highly recommend Paula and just know she will be a very valued addition to this practice!

My husband and I searched for a Chiropractor and M...

My husband and I searched for a Chiropractor and Massage therapist in one location when we first moved to Spokane from the Portland area. We've been so please with our experiences at Spinal and Sports Care. Our only frustration of late is the fact that we can't get into a massage therapist easily. The only one taking our insurance is booked months in advance and there are no others currently credentialed. Strange, because our insurance is very inclusive and provides great coverage. We are forced to look for a different massage therapist, which places us having to schedule in two separate locations. Loved the care we've experienced in the last 2 years, but are forced to look else where now.

Very caring people. They are very friendly and pro...

Very caring people. They are very friendly and professional and they know what they are doing! I have gone here with my wife about 6 times now and scheduled for another 24 visits this year. Amazing job fixing the pain i have had for 10+years with the chiropractic and then messages after words are out of this world. 10 stars from us!

I was referred to Dr. Choate by my father-in-law a...

I was referred to Dr. Choate by my father-in-law and boy am I glad I went!! He has helped me immensely with my back, shoulder and neck pain! I can play a round of golf now and not have the back pain that I had last year. If you need adjustments and a good chiropractor, this is the person for you!

What a wonderful place to become pain free. I have...

What a wonderful place to become pain free. I have had planter fasciitis for 3+ years. I ve been put in a air cast 3 different times. I ve had a hard plastic form fitting brace made. Eight knee high hard fiber casts also put on. The first five cast were changed every three weeks. Had about 4 months with no cast, brace etc but I also could not even walk a half block let alone do much house work, grocery shopping yard work etc. The last 3 cast went on in three week intervals and still no relief but actually more pain. I went to the Spinal and Sports Care Clinic and I saw Kenneth Van Dyken ONLY THREE TIMES and was 99% better. I wish I would have gone there three years ago. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Spinal & Sports Care Clinic.

Dr. Paula DiMaio is a fabulous doctor who tailors ...

Dr. Paula DiMaio is a fabulous doctor who tailors her adjustment plan to suit the specific needs of the patient. Before going to Dr. DiMaio I was a patient at another chiropractor here in the Valley, but felt the doctors were constantly rushing to see the most patients possible; Dr. DiMaio however, is very thorough and checks every place you are having discomfort so you leave feeling your best! Love this place, I highly recommend it to anyone struggling to find a reliable Chiropractic center! Keep up the good work Aunt Paula!

I highly recommend this place!! Dr Shirley is amaz...

I highly recommend this place!! Dr Shirley is amazing at what he does and has a great sense of humor. I felt better after one visit. Everyone I interacted with was so nice. That really means a lot, especially when you are in pain. I even got a call later in the day checking in to make sure I was feeling okay after my first visit. This is a place that truly cares!!

I was exposed to chiropractic adjustments at a you...

I was exposed to chiropractic adjustments at a young age thru family members. I continue getting adjustments since a large part of my day is spent sitting at a desk / computer. Dr. Shirley takes care of my many issues from my knees, back, neck, and helps with my TMJ. He is very personable and I enjoy our discussions during the adjustments. The office staff is always friendly. They schedule appointments, take payments, and give a mini back massage before the adjustment, all with a smile.

My wife had a pre-scheduled appointment and we arr...

My wife had a pre-scheduled appointment and we arrived at the establishment about 15 minutes early. As we extended the usual greetings and such, I thought I would just check to see what the schedule looked like and see if maybe they could slide me in for a "Tune-Up" adjustment. After the original message of "Sorry, the Dr. is all booked", I relaxed and settled in to wait. NO WORRIES at all. Then as my wife was being directed to her room, they inform me that I can go too; and the Dr. will adjust us both. Wow, I say... Customer Service and flexibility! Outstanding, exceptional service; the things we all look for when it comes to our health care needs. Ten Thumbs UP !

Respectful service.

Respectful service.
Flexible and appointment reminder phone calls.
The specialist I saw was very kind and respectful.

I am still in complete shock! I have spent so man...

I am still in complete shock! I have spent so many years with constant daily headaches AND the occasional migraine... that I am still adjusting to life without headaches! I literally felt like I have tried EVERYTHING only to have nothing work.

After doing some more research online, I decided to go see someone that specializes in headaches, and TMJ.... as I know that is where I carry my stress. After working with Dr. Rush for about two months I have been almost headache free. Its been two months since my last appointment and I am still doing great!

There are not enough words to express how life changing this has been for me! Thank you so much Dr. Rush!

My daughter (age 12) woke up with a stiff neck fro...

My daughter (age 12) woke up with a stiff neck from sleeping wrong so I made an appt. with Dr. Choate. (he's my chiropractor) He checked her out and noticed she had no mobility on one side so adjusted her gently. He suggested we use ice several times a day and come back in a few days. Two days later we returned and her mobility was much better so he adjusted her again and said to continue with the ice and come back in 3 days. When we returned he was very pleased with her progress, did the final adjustment and said she was good to go with normal activity. I have been very happy with the chiropractic care we've received from Dr. Choate.

I have been seeing Dr. Paula since January of 2015...

I have been seeing Dr. Paula since January of 2015. I love the way that she makes you feel comfortable from the first visit. She is very attentive to what is required to make you feel better. She is thorough in taking notes so that she can refer to what occurred on each visit. She is kind and thoughtful and listens to what I have to say. I wish her all the best in her new location. Christine Gill

I saw Dr. Rush because I had some severe neck spas...

I saw Dr. Rush because I had some severe neck spasms and my right arm was numb. I have never seen a Chiropractor before, so I was very nervous about the experience. Dr. Rush is perfect for someone who is looking to have chiropractic treatment done for the first time. She takes her time, is gentle, and explains everything very well. I am now pain free and completely mobile after her treatment plan. I would highly recommend Dr. Rush

I have always seen Dr. Shirley and have always bee...

I have always seen Dr. Shirley and have always been so satisfied with all of my care. This time I needed my 13 year old to be seen and could not get in to Dr. Shirley. We were scheduled with Dr. Van Dyken and he was fantastic! I was so thankful for his time and relatability with my son. I so appreciate him making my son feel comfortable with his first chiropractic experience.

I have been going to Spinal and Sports Care Clinic...

I have been going to Spinal and Sports Care Clinic for about 5 years. I was originally referred to Dr. Shirley as the "Migraine Miracle Worker" who could cure my migraines. Needless to say, I was a bit hesitant because although I had been suffering from a 30+day migraine, I had never been to a chiropractor before because I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, a crippling autoimmune disease that grossly affects your joints. So the mere thought of someone manipulating my body or popping my tender and swollen joints, did not sound appealing in the least. But my head was about to explode so I went to the appointment. I won't give you the gruesome details but basically, I have gone from having 10-2 migraines a year (for about 20 years) to about one per year (if that). CRAZY, I know. But its true and that was just my experience.

I do also want to add that Dr. Shirley is seriously one of my favorite people on this earth. Not only because he's an amazing Chiropractor, but because he truly cares about each and every one of his patients. He treats the WHOLE individual. He has helped me over the last five years become much more attuned to my body which has helped me manage my RA better than ever before. I've been seeing him once a month for mantinence visits but if I need more, he's pretty darn accessible for a last minute appointment. And, I have to say, Dr. Shirley is a pretty funny guy too. He is easy-going and witty and will chat with you about all sorts of things like fishing in Montana to Game of Thrones. He's super smart about how the human body works. But I do have to say he has this one really irritating quality. He always knows EXACTLY where on my body I hurt. By just looking at me! It's so infuriating because from his very first touch on my back, he has me resorting to some language that my mother swears to this day, she doesn't know where on earth I heard language like that! But Dr. Shirley just laughs and gets in there and starts fixing. Seriously, he's amazing! 5 BIG OLD STARS!!

Dr. Chaote does good work. He fixed my hip issues ...

Dr. Chaote does good work. He fixed my hip issues and referred me to massage therapy. He did only focus on one thing at a time which causes one issue to be fixed for a couple weeks and the other issue to linger longer because he didn t address it.
The massage therapist was okay. He didn t seem to know what he was doing, so I only went twice. His name was Cody Young.
Apparently, the billing team at the front desk confirmed with my insurance twice that massage therapy was covered when in fact it was not at all and never had been. So, I would confirm your coverage before scheduling appointments to make sure you are actually covered or if you aren t, you are prepared to pay out of pocket. I was left with a bill I had to pay because of the insurance coverage miscommunication.

This place has great care. I ve seen Dr. Rush thro...

This place has great care. I ve seen Dr. Rush through two pregnancies, and it is the only thing that has helped my back pain and headaches. I ve also seen other providers here and they are all wonderful. I highly recommend!!!

Dr. Paula DiMaio is a very caring and thoughtful p...

Dr. Paula DiMaio is a very caring and thoughtful person. I have been a patient of her practice in Pennsylvania for over two decades and she has provided excellent care. You are very fortunate to have her on your team!

Dr Paula DiMaio has been treating myself and famil...

Dr Paula DiMaio has been treating myself and family members over the years.She has given me fantastic relief from the horrible back pain I initially came to her with. She is a very kind and caring doctor who knows her stuff. It was always a very pleasant experience visiting her practice. I highly recommend her to anyone needing a good chiropractor. She will be a wonderful addition to your clinic. We wish her every success and happiness in Spokane

Dr. Rush is amazing! She's very sensitive to the c...

Dr. Rush is amazing! She's very sensitive to the comforts of pregnant women and great at what she does. I was nervous to keep coming in after getting a cold because my body was fatigued from feeling under the weather, but she was gentle and started the session with an awesome vibrating back massager!

Only 4 stars because of one visit + exam. Dr.Rush ...

Only 4 stars because of one visit + exam. Dr.Rush was great and administrative staff made insurance and payment process easy. So far excellent and will be upgrading to 5 stars soon with more to share.

I went to see Dr. Shirley for a TMJ issue from den...

I went to see Dr. Shirley for a TMJ issue from dental work.
When I went the first time I couldn't open my mouth, eat, sleep etc without mass amounts of pain.
After 2 visits I was completely better. This man has a gift for TMJ and headaches.
I am so impressed.

If you have any Jaw or head issues go see him. I highly recommend.

The neurosurgeon diagnosed my condition as a sciat...

The neurosurgeon diagnosed my condition as a sciatic impingement caused by spinal stenosis. The pain level required prescription medication 24/7. The proposed treatment plan was to have a rhizotomy on my sciatic nerve followed by nearly a year of physical therapy to relearn how to walk without full sensation in my leg. The results would be little or no pain and limited use of my right leg. I brought the written test results of the MRI and X-rays to Dr. Choate. We discussed what chiropractic could possibly do and agreed to a treatment plan of two visits per week for four weeks. At the end of the second week I had no more pain and stopped taking the pain meds. The treatment is completed and I still have no pain. My mobility has greatly increased and I am enjoying doing more activities including hiking and riding a bicycle. Thank you, Dr. Choate, for helping me get back the quality of life I value.

Easily accessible and made me feel right at home a...

Easily accessible and made me feel right at home and comfortable. Personally, I had Dr. Van Dyken and he was amazing! He showed me ways to fix the problem myself (If you give a man a fish he eats for a day, if you teach him how to fish he eats for a lifetime) instead of just fixing it himself and forcing me to come back over and over. My back was fixed promptly and it was very affordable with insurance. Overall, the experience was very helpful and all of the staff was super friendly.

I have been a patient of Dr. Paula s for quite a f...

I have been a patient of Dr. Paula s for quite a few years. When my previous chiropractor passed away I began to go to her simply because my chiropractor had gone to her. I have never been disappointed. I have gone to her bent over using a cane and left feeling like a new man. She has always taken whatever time was needed and made sure when I left I was satisfied and feeling better. I m sorry that I m losing her as my chiropractor but happy for those who she will help in the future. She will be missed.

Dr. Rush is fantastic. I think the first chiroprac...

Dr. Rush is fantastic. I think the first chiropractor I've ever met who LISTENS to you. Very personable and I feel so much better after 2 appointments. I have been to 4 or 5 chiropractors over the years and I am impressed.

I see Dr. Choate at this clinic. I can always get...

I see Dr. Choate at this clinic. I can always get an appointment at a convenient time, I never have to wait long, the staff is friendly (and they know your name). Dr.Choate has helped me many times and I really rely on him. He is knowledgeable and understanding.

Dr. Van Dyken has taken care of my boyfriend, myse...

Dr. Van Dyken has taken care of my boyfriend, myself and our four month old who had colic. We are very happy with his work. He is knowledgeable and professional. Our son went after Dr. Van Dyken had expressed that chiropractor work can help with colic and after five visits he no longer cries for hours and he keeps his formula down. Very happy parents!!

Dr. Paula DiMaio has been my chiropractor for 10 y...

Dr. Paula DiMaio has been my chiropractor for 10 years now. She is a kind, caring professional who has her patient's best interest at heart. She has thorough assessment skills, an impeccable memory and her documentation is detail oriented. I refer to her hands as "healing hands" because she has relieved my pain related to several concussions, car accidents, multiple spine issues and fibromyalgia. As much as I will miss her, I wish Dr. Paula much happiness as she joins your staff at Spinal and Sports Care Clinic.
Diane Doyle, LPN

Dr. Paula IS very professional, informative and tr...

Dr. Paula IS very professional, informative and trustworthy She makes going to a chiropractor a pleasure. She has treated me for herniated discs, lipomas, and muscle tears. My wife Susan, our son Michael and I have all gotten well due visiting her practice in Pennsylvania. Spinal & Sports Care Clinic will benefit from her knowledge.

This was my first visit to Spinal and Sports Care....

This was my first visit to Spinal and Sports Care. Was recommeneded my a family member that had nothing but good reviews of her own and I got to see exactly what she meant. Dr. Choate is a fantastic Dr and explained all that he was doing and what would be happening. He even called after my visit that evening to see how I was doing, if maybe I may have needed further treatment. Awesome! I WILL be returning for further treatments. Am looking forward to getting back to where I can take a walk everyday without that severe pain I'm having. I feel really good today, just have to remind myself not to get to anxious and overdo.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! The doctors and massage thera...

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! The doctors and massage therapists are awesome, and so are the staff at the front desk! I have improved more, just within the last 6 months going here, than I have after years and years and years of treatment at other places. I am a special snowflake apparently, and my neck and battered nerves misbehave something fierce if mishandled. But no more. If you ve had issues with treatment elsewhere, or felt like you were NEVER going to improve... Get your ass (or your back in this case) in here.

Just a little note about Your new associate Dr Pau...

Just a little note about Your new associate Dr Paula DiMaio. After researching for a year I was referred to her office. Best choice I made for my back, neck and leg problems. Dr DiMaio helped me to be able to walk pain free. Her office was very clean and her staff was awesome. She always listen to my problems and treated me according. Very caring and excellent Dr. I am sad that she is leaving for your office but excited for her. Your office is lackey to be getting a Great Doctor.
Helen Fedena

These guys are the best! Especially Dr. Shirley! ...

These guys are the best! Especially Dr. Shirley! I tried another place, as my PCP referred me to them...never should have wasted my time. Came right back & of course they have me back on track!!! THANK YOU FOR BEING SO AWESOME!!! Highly recommend!

The staff is friendly and helpful and Dr. Dimaio r...

The staff is friendly and helpful and Dr. Dimaio really spent time identifying and addressing my back pain. In just a few short weeks, I went from barely able to get out of my car to back to 100%.

I've been going to Dr. Paula for the past 15 years...

I've been going to Dr. Paula for the past 15 years and I am going to miss her! Spokane is lucky to get her! She is a warm, caring and capable chiropractor - staying up to date with all the latest. I highly recommend her.

I have not been to your facility because I live in...

I have not been to your facility because I live in Pennsylvania and you are about to get one of the most caring and dedicated additions to your staff, Dr. Paula DiMaio-Reczek. I have gone to Paula for years and the minute she walks into the room you can feel her warmth She cares about you and makes you feel so comfortable. Without a doubt she is good at what she does. You will all just love her as as do..

After suffering for over two years with lower back...

After suffering for over two years with lower back and leg pain, I sought help from Dr. Rush. I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful woman!! She was so kind, understanding and knowledgeable. With her help after about a month of treatment I was pain free! I can't thank her enough!

Dr. Rush, If you see this, thank you so much! I am so grateful, you are an amazing chiropractor!

I love spinal and sports care clinic I've been wit...

I love spinal and sports care clinic I've been with them for atleast 9 years. I have seen both Dr. Choate and Dr. Rush they are both phenomenal. I hate to share paul Kay's name because it takes a bit to get it to see him because he is an absolute miracle worker for medical massage, he kept me walking almost completely pain free until Dr.s were able to diagnose my facet joint syndrome in my L5,S1 vertebra and have that nerve cauterized. They really are an amazing knowledgeable practice. They helped my daughter and I recover after we were rearended in a motor vehicle crash. I love them and have nothing but their praises to sing. Even after moving 30 min to northwest spokane I will make that drive just to continue the quality of care I receive from them.

After years of lower back pain following a pregnan...

After years of lower back pain following a pregnancy and carrying around a small child, I finally took the recommendation from a friend to try a chiropractor. I was a little nervous about the whole process but Dr. Choate was great about explaining everything and making me feel comfortable and I walked out feeling 100% better after my first visit! After a few follow up visits I feel like a new person and am back to my lifting routine at the gym!! Would totally recommend to anyone on the fence about chiropractic care!

It s the best clinic I ve ever been to. Dr Rush ...

It s the best clinic I ve ever been to. Dr Rush is a joy to work with as is the entire staff whom not only offer simple chiropractic adjustments, but cold laser therapy, deep tissue massage, and anything else to resolve whatever I have that is troubling me. I can t recommend this place enough!

I have been suffering from serious migraines, head...

I have been suffering from serious migraines, headaches, jaw pain, neck and shoulder pain for 36 years. When I was 12, I wasn t paying attention to my dad and got hit in the nose with a splitting mall. It was a total accident. Since then I have dealt with constant pain. I have seen over 150 doctors. This includes family providers, dentists, neurologist, chiropractors, physical therapy, message therapy, acupuncture, orthopedics, pressure point specialist. You name it I went. I was desperate to get relief. No matter who I saw the relief only lasted a bit. I have been on more medications than I can count and have spent thousands. I was finally directed to Dr. Shirley. I will admit I was hesitant at first, I mean he was just another chiropractor, right? Wrong. At my consult Dr. Shirley explained to me the real issue, I had TMD like TMJ. The first thing he noticed is that my head was not centered with my body. Then he examined my neck and shoulders and explained that they were in a bunch because the rest of my jaw and head was. He then explained that my jaw muscles were so contracted and tight that they were messing with everything. He started working on everything right away. After just 2 visits my migraines stopped. After 3 all headaches stopped, and my head felt lighter than it had ever felt. It only took 8 visits to reverse years of damage.
I had been to so many doctors that I had given up. Dr. Shirley is amazing. He s gentle and caring. His staff makes you feel right at home. I recommend Dr. Shirley to everyone, if he can reverse 36 years of damage in me, then I know he can help you.

Not that I've ever been considered a cry baby, but...

Not that I've ever been considered a cry baby, but I've never thought of myself as someone who overly "toughs-it-out" like some people I know. We'll last Thursday at work I rolled my ankle pretty bad and I knew it, but I kept working anyway not realizing until yesterday's grocery list of issues may not be circumstantial. Aside from the obvious ankle and hip pain my headaches were so bad I couldn't think straight and I was too tired for simple tasks along with some nausea. Luckily I was smart enough to schedule with my Chiropractor and after a lot of cracking and what I call "scraping my bones off" plus a little rest last night I feel immensely better and ready to conquer the day! I have an abundance of energy and no flu symptoms anymore. Thank you so much Sylvia Tripp for fixing me! You are a true healer.

The team at Spinal and Sports Care Clinic are alwa...

The team at Spinal and Sports Care Clinic are always professional and friendly. I am a long time patient that won t even consider going anywhere else for my chiropractic needs and for massage therapy. Both departments have made a huge impact in my life many times!

Dr. Choate helps me immensely every time I go see ...

Dr. Choate helps me immensely every time I go see him, and I ve had issues from my neck to my hips over the years. One of the things I respect most about him is he doesn t suggest that you come in more than you need to. A lot of chiropractors have a reputation of milking people and telling them they need to continue treatment when they don t. If he thinks one treatment will take care of your issue, he doesn t try to get you to come back for more than that. Definitely recommend him to anyone!

Dr Shirley has been my chiropractor for a number o...

Dr Shirley has been my chiropractor for a number of years. He is the most professional chiropractor I have ever been to for my back problems. His genital manipulation of the back and ribs always makes me feel like a new person when I leave his office after a treatment. I would recommend Dr Shirley without hesitation to anyone needing chiropractic care.

I have received so much help I haven't received be...

I have received so much help I haven't received before. Autumn is an amazing masseuse. Ask for her. Dr. Corell has a different approach to chiropractic than I am use too, but she is amazing also.

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