HERE IS A FEW TESTIMONIALS...

~Bianca Valenti

http://biancavalenti.blogspot.com/

Maria really helped me with my lower back pain. Spinal decompression is the best!

~Tom Buswell

Love Maria! One of my dearest friends from Chiropractic School - she has an understanding about the body and how to make the body BE better. Your health and happiness will thank you under the hands and heart of Maria.

~ Eileen Steil

http://www.atlsportsmassage.com/Home_Page.html

Thanks so much Maria, first time in 2 weeks that I haven't been in pain. So nice seeing you again, next time I won't wait so long to come see you. thanks again.

~Joan Power

I had not received an adjustment in a very long time and I have a very physical job, so let's just say I was WAY overdue for one. Before the crack-a-lacking got going, Dr. Kish asked if I had ever been on a decompression table, and I said I had not. She explained that it is very helpful for people with disc problems and can ease some of the pain with just the table, and can also "warm" the body up for the adjustment. Fortunately, I don't have disc problems, but I still found that I benefited greatly from having a go on the table.

Basically the table can be programmed to pull and stretch you apart while you are laying face down and face up. At first, it kind of felt a little strange just having to lay there all strapped in and let the table do it's thing, but after about 1 minute, I felt my entire body relax. The movements were slow and timed so it was a very soothing experience. I think I may have even snoozed a bit (I literally could have taken my afternoon nap there).

Immediately after being on the table and after I stood up, I felt taller and lighter. If I had just received that, it would have been great. But NOOOO! THENNNN I got an adjustment and I don't think my body had ever cracked that much. While Dr. Kish was adjusting me, she let me know about some skeletal issues I may have and what specifically she would like to work on with me. She was very knowledgeable and professional. After I was all cracked out (IN A GOOD WAY) I felt so good. I felt lighter than air and was in the best mood. That night I had a great nights sleep and a week later and I STILL feel great. I can't wait for my next appointment!!

~Daniel Spain

My life changed in a snap from an active boxer and runner to an immobilized patient in pain one August morning.

Dr. Kish took me on immediately. Over weeks and months she not only healed my symptoms but also taught me

how to avoid more/different pain, take my power back, improve my posture and core strength and to never ever give up hope!

I am grateful for this August morning, as I do think that my spinal health will be better for the rest of my life.

~Christiane Shaughnessy

Dr. Kish is awesome!!
I went in a few months back for a TMJ problem which has been bugging me for years. The cervical spine decompression and her hands on work worked wonders and now my jaw does not bother me! She was caring, provided undivided attention, extremely knowledgable of the issue, and explained why the issue was happening and what needs to be done to fix it. Thank you!!
2 thumbs up!

~Taylor K.

I have never been more thankful to have been referred to Dr Kish at Straight Up Chiropractic! I had been having chronic lower back pain for four years after a previous injury, and came to her in an extremely traumatic state not knowing exactly what the cause was: excruciating pain, unable to walk or sit, bedridden for weeks.

I found out the pain was caused by a curve in my spine and a severely compressed lower disc I didn't know I had. Through gentle and noninvasive methods including decompression, laser therapy, tens unit, tractioning and an alkaline diet I have been able to recover in only a couple of months without any heavy medication or surgery, which was really important to me. I could not have been in a worse state and now have my life back thanks to Dr Kish, with clear goals for maintenance and prevention for the future. She was emotionally supportive the entire way and cares deeply about her clients. She is the best chiropractor I've ever worked with and I couldn't give a higher recommendation!

~Erin R.

Dr. Maria Kish is a true healer.

I came to her with chronic migraines after having had MVD for Trigeminal Neuralgia, chronic knee pain and Capsulitis.  I have been told by surgeons and doctors that I would just have to learn to live with the pain and would only be able to control the pain with medication and eventually resort to surgery.

On my first visit, Dr. Kish explained that when we are off-center and misaligned, the weight of gravity forces our body to resort to using our muscles to support our weight. Without proper balance, you cannot truly be physically fit and as a result, less energy available for thinking, metabolism, and healing. She treats the body as a whole entity.

My fatigue and mental alertness are much improved after having had just a few months of treatment. My knee pain is gone and only take medication for pain sporadically.  Dr. Kish uses the latest technology - spinal decompression table, deep tissue laser therapy (non-invasive) to reduce swelling and promote soft tissue repair as well as additional therapies I can easily do at home. I cannot wait to see how my quality of life will be a few months from now.  I strongly recommend Dr. Maria Kish, DC.

~Yvette C.

I started seeing Dr. Kish with respect to low back pain about a year ago.  I appreciate that she is so focused on getting to the root of my problem.  She learned through x-rays that I have arthritis and degeneration and, although, it's not reversible, she has treated me with techniques that help manage the pain,  Dr. Kish spends a lot of time with me giving me not only great chiropractic care, but also tips and suggestions on things I can do at home to supplement treatment of my painful condition.  She also often follows up my visits with a phone call or email to see how I'm feeling.



As an athlete chiropractic is a great preventative care to avoid injury and encourage peak performance.  The energy in the office is fantastic, it feels like a spa.  I enjoy it from the minute I walk in to the minute I leave.  I really love the traction table, it releases a lot of tension in my body from the stress of intense exercise.  I also got a pair of the foot levelers with magnets in them, they are amazing!  Dr. Kish puts a lot of energy into her patients and in to creating a truly state of the art practice.  Thank you, Dr. Kish for helping my body and mind feel ridiculously good!!

~Carmen V.

Dr. Kish is wonderful!!!   I have a tear in one of my rotator cuff muscles.   I have been going to her  since May 2013 ; my pain is almost gone.  She does not rush,  she takes time to explain the answers to my questions in layman's term.  She uses the state of the instruments
for her procedures(laser for my shoulder) and she is committed to helping her patients get well.

She is located in the financial district  making easy for me to get to her office in 5 minutes.
Thank you Dr. Kish

~Joy A.



 This Patient Was Headed For Surgery!

7MM Disc Bulge Now 4MM!

July 19,2013

To Whom It May Concern:

I have been challenged in my daily life by lower back pain and restriction as a result of a bulging disk for the last two years. In 2011 and again in 2012, the simple act of putting on shoes caused my disk to press against my spinal c

ord in the wrong way and threw out my back, preventing me from walking upright, getting work done, or even sitting for short periods of time, and it severely restricted my ability to interact with my children.

In response to these incidents and the continuing discomfort and restriction I've had during these two years, I have consulted with a physiatrist who identified the bulging and desiccated disk, which I understand was protruding 7 millimeters into my spinal cord at the end of 2012. The physiatrist suggested that surgery was the only way to treat this problem, and identified surgery as coming with risks (including nerve damage and paralysis) and suggested that I may continue to have movement restrictions permanently following surgery. I briefly tried physical therapy but it did nothing to change the discomfort of everyday living, and there is still the constant threat of my back going out for a month or more as a result of a simple activity like putting on shoes.

I have been working with Dr. Kish's chiropractic office for four months now, and my recent MRI shows that the disk is only protruding 4 millimeters. I view this as meaningful progress and it is very important to me that I continue to progress in the hopes of fixing the protrusion. I greatly prefer this alternative to surgery.

I was introduced to Dr. Kish at our company’s health fair.  I was given a free foot leveler scan and found out my body was so off that one of my toes was not even coming into contact with the floor.  I then scheduled an appointment for a free evaluation.  Dr. Kish is very knowledgeable, she explained things very clearly and her explanations were very easy to understand.  Unlike other chiropractors, (I been to a few). At Dr. Kish’s office, I received very personal care and attention which I liked a lot.  I’ve been seeing Dr. Kish for almost half a year now as of this writing, we did another foot leveler scan and my toe, which previously did not show up on the scan as coming into contact with the floor, is now showing up!  My body balance has also been improving.  If you have back, neck, shoulder or knee problems like I do, I would highly recommend Dr. Kish.

~Damon Jiang

I've had a pain in my leg for years, and because I'm young, many doctors just wrote it off saying it'll go away, just take advil. Then I decided to try a chiropractor. A couple were good, but not that great. Then I met Maria, who now runs Straight Up Chiropractic. I will follow this woman anywhere in the Bay Area because she's that amazing. My pain, which I've had for years, disappeared after about 6 months with her (once a week or two for treatment). She works well with clients, not just to treat the pain, but to really get them to do preventative exercises and routines in their lives so that once the problem has been treated, it won't come back. She is amazing. She's also very fair with her prices. I also appreciate that if she knows that a problem is beyond her help, she won't hesitate to tell you that.

She's always available through the online scheduling system, text, email, and she calls you back when she has the time.

~Katia T.

Dr. Kish!

Thanks so much for yesterday! I am feeling better already and I feel like I know a lot more about my body and how to start working on my biomechanics

~Theresa L.

Dr Kish is awesome! I have been seeing chiropractors for nearly 20 years due chronic pain from a bulged disc and her work is as good as it gets. Her knowledge and ability to tune into my needs is outstanding. I absolutely love her state of the art decompression table!!!!

Her office is light bright beautiful and conveniently located in the heart of SF financial district making it easy to take a break in between meetings and get much needed holistic health care. Dr.Kish is incredibly accommodating and has a wonderfully vivacious personality. Thank you Dr.Kish for helping me feel better and not be constantly plagued by my back pain.

~Jen K.

I visited with lower back pain that has been troubling me for years due to a herniated disc. Dr. Kish was amazing. She really does seem to care about her patients. After some regular visits to the decompression machine and adjustments my back now feels great and I'm moving better than I have in years with no pain or stiffness. Dr. Kish followed up on all my appointments to see how I was feeling and to make sure that I was icing! From start to finish Straight up Chiropractic were great and I'll definitely be back next time I have back trouble.

~Tom B.

Dr. Maria Kish is fantastic!  She has a true concern for her patients and will go the extra mile to care for them. She has been treating me for scoliosis that is affecting my right shoulder and neck pain. I am much improved since seeing her. She also has the latest in technology--spinal decompression bed, laser, ultrasound, movable table, etc. she also provides tools and tips for me to use/do at home to help relieve pain and to be proactive about deterring any future problems.  Once My insurance coverage ended, I found her cash prices to be very reasonable. My mother and good friend are now also patients and my husband is looking forward to getting started on a knee-treatment plan.  I highly recommend Dr. Kish!

~Kathy P.

This woman knocks herself out to make sure you're well taken care of.
She also will work with your insurance.  There are a lot of techniques she uses to free you up and a cozy office with some useful equipment.
By the time you're done with a little afternoon chat, you're done. Never rushed.
No time restraints. You get what you need based on you, not whether your insurance pays big or you're paying the modest cash rate.  A+ for good care.
Appointment needed, but can be done on line or call.

I have been with Dr. Kish for almost 2 years. My complaints were involving neck and low back disc bulging. Dr. Kish has used her spinal decompression machine which by the way is very relaxing and gentle. Honestly I feel like I am in for a spa treatment.
I so enjoy going to Dr.Kish also for my manual adjustments and other therapies. She has educated me and is very thru with her re-exams. I find past experiences with chiropractors to be very impersonal and I really had no idea why I was in pain or how they would treat it.
Dr.Kish has such positive energy ! every time I come for treatment I always feel so much better inside and out , Dr.Kish really cares and that also makes me feel thankful.
The office is like a spa so relaxing and private, that I also can't wait to come back. I am never waiting or rushed which is very important to me.
Quality is experienced from this office.
She is also reachable outside of office I email or text her and I get immediate response.
I love Dr.Kish :)

~Delmy Q.

I have had back pain for over 15 years and had been to over 12 different chiropractors, had plenty of X-rays and plenty of diagnosis. Every treatment plan I got was to stretch, get massages or acupuncture, get surgery but most important to them was for me to keep coming back for adjustments. All of this only gave me relief for a couple of days. Not until I met Dr.Kish did I learn about decompression and the root of my(what had become)excruciating pain.  
DrKish is warm, friendly, passionate and extremely knowledgeable. While going through treatment in her office I have learned things I never knew about the spine, nerves exiting the spine and how it all interacts with your quality of life and I'm a personal trainer. If you have any kind of back pain, want to learn about your back or just want to meet a straight up wonderful person, go see Dr.Kish!

~Benton W.