Indian River Chiropractic
| Category: | Chiropractor |
| Address: | 1547 US-1, Vero Beach, FL 32960, USA |
| Phone: | +1 772-978-7001 |
| Site: | verobeachchiropractic.com |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | 9AM–5PM 9AM–3PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–3PM 9AM–5PM Closed Closed |
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Nani Nani
This office is the least professional Chiropractic office that I have ever attended. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE THESE PEOPLE YOUR MONEY. They will prey on your ignorance. I have received Chiropractic care for years (and even worked for one), so I am quite familiar with the techniques, care, and pricing. Quite early into the experience, I knew that they were trying to sell me a load of malarkey. The reasons I recommend not using them are as follows: 1. The doctors wife, Mindy, is the patient educator on staff. She is a school teacher by trade and has ZERO medical training. She actually made me read the IRC brochures aloud to her (like a student) to "educate me about Chiropractic Care. She was well aware of my familiarity, so Im still unclear what the purpose of this assignment was. I can only guess this is how the grooming process starts for a person who is new to Chiropractic, and will be taken advantage of here. In the two hours I wasted in this location, I did not see the doctor, and was not adjusted. That is unheard of in a legitimate office. This office has no respect for your time. 2. Instead of having the doctor perform an X-ray to look at my vertebral bones (or even perform a palpation), the patient educator took photos of me with her iPhone to then be analyzed by an app. Chiropractors do use these apps at health fairs, but not in office when an X-Ray machine is available. She also measured my left/right cervical turning radius and told me I was significantly restricted. This was the first time I have ever heard this in my entire life, despite seeing many doctors. Of course, my assessment should have been performed by Dr. Schiermyer. This office does not care about your peace of mind. 3. In my final 15 minutes in the office, the patient educator came to tell me the bad news. I was basically falling apart according to her husband (who was too busy to meet with me directly), and it was a miracle that I was not in chronic pain. The only way to get me properly aligned was if I came in 3 times a week for treatment for several months on end. The bill for all this service was $6000 and it would all need to be paid up front (she assured me that this makes it easier). I literally laughed in her face and told her that is NOT how Chiropractic care works. You co-pay until you hit your deductible, and then you do not pay anymore. I am lucky to have a great plan and would have paid hardly anything out of pocket, but this arrangement would have ripped my insurance company off. Places like this are the reason that health insurance is so expensive in our country. This office does not care about your finances, and in fact, will aggressively try to separate you from them. In conclusion, all I can say is find another Chiropractor. There are many other offices in Vero Beach that offer quality care. You will see that Indian River Chiropractic constantly runs deals and groupons to get you in the door, but that is all a ploy. I have consulted with other Chiropractors, it is likely that they are using a paid management service to augment their business. Use your common sense, and find an office worthy of your hard-earned money. P.S. Im sure you are wondering how every other review for this business is 5 stars, which is an incredible feat for any business to accomplish (let alone this one). If you look closely at the names, you might just notice a Melinda Schiermyer. She is the doctors wife and the on-site patient educator. Would a legitimate office have their employees perform their own Google reviews? I think not. There are also reviews by people with the same last names, who have only reviewed IRC in their account history. None of this surprises me; be very wary of these folks. I honestly wonder how they sleep at night.
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Danielle Powdrell
I just had my first appointment with Dr. Ryan. First the office is very clean and modern. The ambiance is very calm. They have some music playing. Nothing with a ton of bass just fun songs. Dr. Ryan focuses on all aspects of your health. He discusses what other aspects of your life and how it can affect your overall health and chiropractic care. I appreciated the good conversation about his motorcycle and all his adventures. He was incredibly knowledgeable and understanding. I made a weird face during the manual adjustment and we had a good laugh on how Im expecting something painful when in fact hes very gentle. I cant wait for my next visit! Thank you to the staff for being so flexible! Thank you Dr. Ross for the advice!
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Debra Martin
Most unprofessional office I have ever had to deal with. Either they do not know how to bill insurance or they are running a scam. I was over charged per their contracted allowed amount. They billed my insurance for services I didnt receive. I had to demand a receipt after 5 visits and was told it would be mailed and it never was. I took my EOBs to the office and was given the runaround. I was told they would refund the over payment, I was given a reciept and told it would be mailed. When I said I would wait they came up with some theory that I owed them. My insurance is now sending them letters and I am contacting my Lawyers. Luckily I have legal insurance.
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Caroyn Pante
I am so happy that I found Dr Hess and Crystal at Indian River Chiropractic. I have been to a lot of chiropractors over the years, and I have found them to be the best. I love the therapeutic massage and the adjustments have really helped me. This facility has state-of-the-art equipment and Dr Hess stays right on top of the latest technology to help his patients heal. I have recommend 3 others to him already and they are all very happy with their experiences here also. I highly recommend them.
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Danielle Bullington
Though I have not visited this office, I was a patient of Dr. Hess for a long time at another practice and must say that he helped every issue I was having during that time. With chronic pain for years, and having been a chiropractic patient of several other DCs, I was so amazed by the technique of Dr. Hess and his ability to adjust in places that never had before, to make the pain go away! I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Hess and his skill as a chiropractor.
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A Private User
My family and I were in town on vaction and Dr. Schiermyer took care of my lower back pain that would have ruined my vaction. And best of all he did it in two days and I still had time to enjoy my vaction with my family. Vero Beach is lucky to have such a great doctor to go to. Thanks again to Dr. Schiermyer and his staff.
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Charles Z
Dr. Hess been very accommodating and sympathetic. So far I show marked improvement in motion of my arm and neck. He takes time to explain medical conditions to me so I fully understand. I am glad his practice is here in Vero Beach and close to my home.
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Emmy Lawler
Dr. Hess is the best chiropractor I have been to! He really has been making great progress on many back, hips and neck! His help has greatly decreased my pain and discomfort levels. I highly recommend him.
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