Pinecrest Wellness Center

I have been a fan of kinesiology since the practice helped me come out of much pain some 10 years ago. I have since had 5 kinesiology doctors; all wonderful people.
Dr. Sims is hands down the best that I’ve worked with. His active listening ability and his knowledge of nutrition and all the different muscle relations is pretty wild. I’ve learned a ton about the interactions between foods and my body, as well as certain injuries and how they’re affecting other parts of my body.
I’ll admit there have been some injuries Dr. Sims has not been able to fix. Kinesiology doesn’t work miracles, but it does enable your body to heal and maintain itself as it’s supposed to. If you’re thinking about seeing a chiropractor or just a general wellness doctor, Dr. Sims is awesome, and just a genuinely happy and pleasant guy.

Health & Wellness Center, Inc
Review for Dr. Berg:
Summary: Dr. Berg gave me the wrong diagnosis dispute me insisting that I disagreed. The staff is not the most professional. I paid a significant amount for 6 sessions that had no effect. One doctor of 4 sessions was highly offensive at times. The doctor for the last 2 sessions confessed that I had the wrong diagnosis but tried to use that to get more business from me. The business offered no assistance or even an apology for the mistake that they made.
Key words: Scam Artist, Business only, Misdiagnosis, and injustice
I typically stay away from writing reviews but I feel so angry and robbed that the mere thought of my situation and the fact that it could happen to someone else made me get up and write. This review is specifically for Dr. Berg and his office. I went to see Dr. Berg because he previously did seminars at my church. People listen to me! Do your research and give time to find a good Doctor and not a place of business. I went to see Dr. Berg for a free consultation about my allergies and sinus issues that I deal with. I wasn’t sure that he had what it took to help me but according to him, he could help. He kept mentioning my weight and kept asking if I was interested in losing weight. My weight was not my goal but hey why not lose a few pounds to become a healthier me? He sold me a big fat dream in which I bought. He convinced me to pay upfront for the entire session (over 1400 which includes the fake discount because I attended a seminar). You must understand that my sinuses have hospitalized me several times and doctors have tried to help me to no avail. I was desperate. Dr. Berg suggested that I had all the symptoms of adrenal fatigue… (Pay attention here) I kept telling him that I had no issues with sleep, mood, or fatigue. I only felt the fatigue when I get sick from sinuses. He insisted. He gave me his book and some adrenal fatigue vitamins which later help me develop a rem disorder. I honestly thought that I fell into a different category (body type) but he wasn’t listening to me. I never saw the man again after that. He gave me to Dr. Reed. I saw her for about 4 out of 6 sessions and she disappeared without a trace, No one said a word that I was being given to a different doctor. Dr. Reed often offended me but I never said a word in return. Over the sessions, my health never improved, I still have sinus issues, and on my last session. The new person I was seeing said to me, «I don’t think you are the adrenal body type, I think you have XXXX issue from working through your acupressure. I told her that I felt the same way in the beginning but Dr. Berg suggested otherwise. She looked over my records and we had a really in-​depth conversation. She said that she believed that I was given some bad information and that my Doctor before her should have felt that I had the XXXX issue a while ago from my acupressure. She then said, «come back and do a few more sessions and we can correct this issue.» I asked if this would be complimentary since I was misdiagnosed… she just looked at me and talked about payment options. Do you really think I would give you my money again after 6 sessions and many months of eating on the wrong diet plan and feeling sick from it, useless acupressure for the wrong areas, and an unprofessional staff? I later went to church and sought out friends and family that saw Dr. Berg. We all (13 people) somehow had adrenal fatigue and all agreed that the visit was completely a waste of money and time.

I’ve got a lot of experience with chiropractic care as I’ve been receiving care for the last 15 years. Three different states and about 6 different practices. I couldn’t get away from Dr. Weinstein fast enough! From the moment I walked in I felt like I was in a car dealership. They were trying to sell me all kinds of herbal supplements, vitamins, creams, etc… of course all of the items recommended for purchase were hand picked by Dr. Weinstien. When I let the front desk lady know that I wasn’t really interested in purchasing the items, I was basically told that it was my decision on whether or not I truly wanted to make a firm commitment to my health. What the heck?! I was then led into an office and told to wait in a chair across from a large desk (think car dealership!). Another office staff person took a seat behind the desk and opened up a file. She began telling me that Dr. Weinstein had put together a comprehensive wellness package designed especially for me. In order to give me the best care, he would need to see me in his office for adjustments three times per week for for three months and then we could drop down to 2x per week. In addition to chiropractic care, I would also need to sign up and pay for an exercise plan using the gym he has installed in the front of his practice. I would need to come in and do the exercises three times per week for 6 months and then we would reassess and perhaps be able to drop down to twice per week. I had a hard time remaining straight faced as I almost felt sorry for this poor girl whose primary job was to answer the phone at the front desk and check clients in and out of appointments and now she’s having to «sell» wellness packages on behalf of Dr. Weinstein. I immediately told her that my insurance coverage gives me 12 visits per year, so the wellness package was not going to work. I’d be paying out of pocket a few hundred dollars per month if I agreed to this «plan» and this was not something I was interested in doing. She held firm (like a true car salesman) informing me that a price tag couldn’t really be put on my health and that maintaining good health was an investment as each of us only has one body — so when it goes, it goes. At this point I had to get firm, looking her squarely in the eye saying: «Okay, enough of your sales pitch. Is Dr. Weinstien willing to work withing the confines of my insurance coverage or not?» I do not have any severe back or neck problems. Most of my issues are the result of working at a desk job, lots of computer time, and hunched over crunching numbers as I am an Accountant. I don’t have any degenerative disks, curvature of the spine, headaches, etc… I just want the kinks worked out and put back into alignment. She finally gave up and left the room, only to return a few minutes later to point out that Dr. Weinstein felt very strongly about the package he designed for me. I once again declined the gym fees, 3x per week adjustments, and list of herbal supplements and vitamins. I shouldn’t have even scheduled an appointment, but I did. I showed up the following week to actually get my first adjustment and I was not pleased. Dr. Weinstein spent a total of two minutes doing the adjustment using only a «clicker» and I was sent out the door. When scheduling my next appointment I was reminded that I should come 3x per week. I quickly reminded the check out girl that I only had 12 visits for the year so they would need to be spread out and that I would come a week or two later for my next adjustment. In all my years of chiropractic care I’ve never felt like I was buying a used car, or pressured into joining a gym and purchasing vitamins and supplements that the practice was selling. I’ve also never been in and out in under two minutes having had an adjustment with only a «clicker» machine. Yes, I am familiar with the «clicker» but it has always been used in combination with some manual adjustments. The doctors all put in some of their own physical sweat and actually did some work! Needless to say, after a few visits I left the practice and found Dr. Chang (located in the same office park as Dr. Weinstein). I love Dr. Chang! I use the roller and the stem machine every visit and he spends at least 20 – 25 minutes working out all my kinks using a variety of adjustment methods. He truly cares, practices with heart, and isn’t looking to sell any products. His patients are not seen as a way to generate more income. Dr. Chang is so honest, that he doesn’t even collect my co-​payment stating that Blue Cross Blue Shield (my insurance) was so quick at reimbursement and paid the highest return out of all insurances, so all my co-​payments are waived. Wow!!! This is what a true chiropractor is all about — the people. I’m not pressured in any way and my commitment to my own health is never questioned. I would bet that Weinstein prescribes his gym and supplements to everyone who walks in the door.

I have been seeing Bill Reddy for acupuncture now for five months. I have had awful migraines that have plagued me since 7^th grade. He has worked very diligently on them. I have to say I am happier than ever. He also has worked wonders on the off chance I have not been sleeping well, additional stress for whatever reason, and even my sprained ankle… And that is recovering nicely! It is hard to imagine a one-​stop-​shop when it comes to your health, but he has a wealth of knowledge on the human body and is able to work on so many different factors! He has been a joy in helping with my migraines.

I’m a longtime client of Dr. Sims… as a family we followed him from his last practice and love his care. And now… its covered by insurance!
I was googling the address for yet another referral to a friend and saw the negative reviews here… and i just HAD to come on and add my positive 2cents.
I see Dr. Sims for general health and wellness and to help me proceed with my holistic care and management for my adrenal and thyroid issues. My husband goes for more acute issues due to his intense physical training… and our kids all come for general health and wellness as well as for those incidents kids tend to wind up with.
I’ve always been a fan of chiropractic care but never more so than after my daughters traumatic fall down a flight of concrete stairs. Her recovery was remarkable.
Oh and we drive from centreville… he’s that good!

This place is awesome! Dr Ron practices applied kinesiology. I was incredibly skeptical about chiropractic work until I met Dr. Ron. He shared with me that no one should touch your back without taking xrays. He also works with people around their diet, exercise and life situation.
Bill Reddy is the accupuncturist and is a gem! He is brilliant (was a rocket scientist for NASA before leaving to become a brain surgeon when he found his love of Chinese medicine!)
I highly recommend this place!

I owe a lot to Dr. Ron and Pinecrest Wellness Center. Years ago I had a pinched nerve that was giving me a lot of pain due to mild scoliosis. I had a consultation to determine my issues, and a recovery plan was created for me: I had to go 3 times a week for a period of time, then there is the rehabilitation phase where I did strength training on their machines after my adjustments, then I went once a week, and now I’m in the wellness phase and I go once every other week. It has been about 6 years now, and I am completely pain-​free. (Also, the positive change in my golf game has been a great side benefit, I can swing much more freely now.) They taught me exercises that I continue to do in order to keep my back strong. There are at-​home exercises and gym versions as well.
Pinecrest got me back on track, and they really are all about «wellness». They have nutrition counseling and acupuncture and massage therapy. Dr. Ron’s chiropractic methodology is called «applied kinesiology», it’s amazing. I was a little worried at first that chiropractic adjustments would be painful, but his adjustments are very «low impact». He is very skilled, and he goes to chiropractic conferences a few times a year. He is also an extremely nice and caring person, he really gets to know his patients and he really wants to help with all-​around wellness, not just chiropractic care. When I temporarily moved to Atlanta, Dr. Ron helped me find a chiropractor there that would be able to continue my care. Recently I have been unable to get to Annandale for adjustments, so he talked to a chiropractor closer to me and filled him in on my chiropractic history and wellness plan. (For the last 4 years I have been driving 45 – 60 min each way every other Saturday for adjustments, that is how much I love Pinecrest Wellness Center.) The «family» atmosphere they have created is amazing, and the office staff is top-​notch too. Everyone is amazingly nice and caring.
I would give them 10 stars if I could.

I didn’t even get in to this place yet. I have been looking for someone who provides applied kinesiology, and found this one to be close and had an excellent review. Unfortunately, they will only take appointments from 9 – 4:10 and are out for 1.5 hours for lunch. Plus the receptionist was rude about this. Guess I won’t be going.

I have never put much trust in Chiropractic medicine. It wasn’t my thing. I did however think the acupuncture stuff was top notch. That was my usual «first line» until I met Dr. Weinstein.
Now, my complete trust is in his ability to diagnose and treat nearly any problem I have. I always feel better after an adjustment. He uses what’s called applied kinesiology. He can find problems and fix them simply by testing the weaknesses in the body’s musculo-​skeletal system. It works on the theory that everything is interconnected. It’s absolutely amazing how it works.
However, having a good method and knowing how to use it well are very different things. Being a high performance driving instructor, I can probably take someone’s car out to the race track and get better performance out of it than they can. Dr. Weinstein is to A.K. as I am to driving. Actually, he’s better.
I still have a skepticism about a lot of the chiropractors out there, but Dr. Weinstein is someone I’m eager to recommend to anyone.