Mercer Island Chiropractic

Reviews 4

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david zaitzeff

My review is mixed because the behavior of Dr. Parton and his staff is a mixture of somewhat good and slop. I believe in reporting both good and bad . . . good: Chiropractor Parton believes in doing what he can to set the patient up with a regular schedule of visits . . . he will work with potential patients to find a way that works for them and him financially . . . he is at least somewhat caring . . . he sponsors some kids in foreign lands . . . he probably practices an extremely basic form of Pettibon system or Pettibon techniques. poor, foolish or bad: 1) his adjustments--in my experience-- are not very accurate and at times his attempts to adust my spine left me feeling a bit jammed; 2) the practitioners of the pettibon system or techniques have as their aim getting the spine back into an optimal posture, with curves and the right amount of curves in the right places . . . Dr. Parton uses a neck traction to help put some more curve back into ones neck . . . After seeing another chiropractor who knows and practices the Pettibon technique I realized that there is a lot more that can and should be done for those whose necks or spines have habitual bad posture . . . and that Dr. Parton does not mention or do several of those things, including teaching some basic at-home exercises, different for each person depending on that persons habitual posture. So, the use of the neck traction thing is a step in a good direction, but it may be a matter of being cheap or sloppy that Dr. Parton does not do the few items more which can be done . . . 3) At all or nearly all other chiropractic offices, the adjusting was either done in a separate room or, if in a common room, there was a wall slop or counter or container in which to place ones personal items. At least in mid-2014, the Jeff Parton chiropractic office was so cheap that there were no such containers or spots provided. The result is that many persons including myself would leave personal items on a chair or on the floor and even staff themselves left items on their own counters. Of course, for most persons, it is not a problem until it becomes a problem, and I left something behind one day and called the staff back 20 minutes later. The chief receptionist said approximately, "Ive got it right here; youll have it when you come back." Of course, it was a wrist wallet with several hundred dollars in it; the wallet "disappeared," by the time I returned. Jeff Parton then claimed that his office had had many incidents of theft and made some vague claim about his insurance maybe covering the theft, statements of his which he never followed up upon and the matter was completely dropped by him, despite my filing the appropriate police report . . . and then leaving his office and sending him a written complaint . . . I dont know if Parton just didnt believe me about the money in my wrist wallet . . . or if he felt it was more convenient to forget about things . . . What kind of a chiropractic office is both the site of multiple, repeated thefts and lacks basic containers or a counter for a patient to put things? How cheap or stupid can you be, on Mercer Island, of all places, and have repeated, multiple thefts (as Parton later claimed had been true of his office) and his staff put a wrist wallet and then leave it exposed and unattended on a counter for days? Or, for some member of his staff to steal it or walk off with it, while claiming he or she had left it on the counter unattended? "It will be here when you get back," does not mean, "I am leaving it on a counter unattended and passerby can steal it when I walk about or go home . . ." I am not sure if he has ever bothered to solve the obvious things or to tell his staff not to leave patient belongings overnight, unattended on a counter, but he was cheap and I thought stupid and it moved me to interview and see other chiropractors. Parton is trying, but some other factors or quirks influence him to make some poor decisions that are not good for patients health or well-being.

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Saundra Price

As you can see by all the other happy customers that you cannot help leaving Mercer Island Chiropractics office without a smile. This is not the typical office that I had been to in the past, doctor Jeff wants to legitimately help you. He listens very well to the symptoms and is extremely helpful. I came in with a neck problem and found out through that it had progressed into a stage 2. What I really liked upon first coming is that there was a meeting he has for new clients, at first you think it will be the same things you have heard over and over. But Dr. Jeff really discusses (and shows with diagrams & pics) what problems can stem from back injuries. I used to have migraines and stomach aches. Who knew that you spine and back can control the rest of your body from functioning regularly. I have been going in for treatment for a little over 3 months and could no be happier and almost pain free. I drive a lot for work and would have the worst neck problems after a 6 hour drive. Now I can drive this and be ready the next day without any issues. I would encourage anyone big issue or small to visit Mercer Island Chiropractic, the staff are over the top wonderful!

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Aaron Begalka

Just a month ago, I had never been to a chiropractor in my life or even knew what an adjustment was. After getting my first adjustment, I was told my back was really messed up. Working in retail for over 10 years, this may have contributed to my neck and back being unalligned. Also, since I was never really taught how important good posture is, I have always slouched all my life. Had no idea what kind of damage it would do to my body. Doctor Jeff Parton does a great job educating you before you start getting adjustments or start paying. I attended a very informative seminar before I decided to start seeing him regularily. He said within a year, my back and neck should be lined up again. I am excited to feel the results! Also, Mercer Island Chiropractic accepts many kinds of insurance and on my budget, I was able to afford the flexible payment plan Jeff made for me. Overall, I would recommend Doctor Jeff to anyone who has any kind of physical pain. You will be suprised how much a healthy spine contributes to your overall health!

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Rishi Nair

I came to Dr. Jeff after purchasing a Groupon for a massage and a free evaluation. I initially thought that the free massage would be the only worthwhile aspect. I was surprised to see the results of my x-rays and how misaligned my lower back and neck were. I decided to undergo the sessions that Dr. Jeff suggested and experience the improvements in overall health that he spoke about. The staff was very good in answering my questions about coverage. Even though it was out of my network they explained that the costs were comparable to an in-network doctor. I am close to getting a second set of x-rays done and excited to see the "before" and "after" pictures. I have experienced fewer back aches and a better sense of well being. I would recommend undergoing adjustments rather than hoping the back ache would eventually disappear. Act now and not wait to be bent over with pain in later years.

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