San Jacinto Chiropractic

This is a great Chiropractor, he knows how to do a proper adjustment. The complimentary massage is wonderful! The girls know how to work out those tough muscles and I require a lot of firm pressure. Then you have the roller table to work your muscles before your adjustment! This place is excellent ! Everything I’m used to getting at a visit.
The only downfall is the parking garage if you have an oversized vehicle. great location and they offer free parking downtown but for a large vehicle it’s almost impossible to get around the parking garage. I would also recommend some meditation music for your massage time instead of something upbeat .I would definitely recommend this chiropractor

Went to see Dr. Lay for a low back disc issue. Both the care of Dr. Lay and his assistants was outstanding. This was my second experience with the clinic and as with the first, it was excellent. I am certain that his work will drop my handicap (golf) by another 3 or 4 strokes.

Dr. Lay and his staff have been treating me for sports related issues for the last 18 months with great success. I highly recommend his professional staff and services.
Greg Smith

I was in a car accident in February that forced me to seek out chiropractic help. I have trained horses for 13 years which have caused NUMEROUS broken bones aside from scoliosis and a reverse curve in my neck. When you have this many skeletal issues you try your best to avoid chiropractors because they always HURT– so trust me when I say I was a skeptic when I first walked into Dr. Lay’s office.
After my adjustments with Dr Lay and the soft tissue treatments I am feeling SO MUCH BETTER. Like, I can actually breathe! And sleep on my side! And I can look to the right now! And yeah, sometimes the soft tissue treatments are a little intense– that’s to be expected when you have knots in your muscles! But Dr. Lay never hurts me. Dr Lay and all the ladies have changed my life… There is never a day when I’m not craving a visit to their office because I know I will always walk out feeling better.
Aside from the talent that Dr. Lay and the ladies have to make my body feel better, they’re also good for your mind — you can always count for everyone to be friendly, helpful, understanding, and they always listen to you!
If you are hurting, go to San Jacinto Chiropractic.

This is the experience of a fellow « Unilocaler», that has not worked with Dr. Lay, yet has been very impressed for what he has done for a friend of mine!
For as long as I can remember, a female friend of mine has been suffering from chronic pain throughout her entire body. With a general uncomfortably and distrust related to medical professionals in the chiropractic field it was godsend that she was even able to find a that both did great work and that she could trust. Sadly that relationship came to pass due to her being transferred from her residence in Denver to that of Austin for work. Worried and recently suffering from another accident that further disabled her body, she asked her hometown Chiro for a referral in the Austin area and it is for that reason that she began to work with Dr. Lay.
Fast forwarding to roughly 8 weeks from her first appointment, I can happily say that she is feeling 100% better and can not stop talking about how much she loves this guy! She is constantly telling me how the massages that she receives (at every appointment!) make the adjustments well received by her body and that the entire staff takes the time to listen to her specific needs. When asked about where the office is located and how flexible the team is with appointments, she has little to say other than «its in the heart of downtown» and they can «almost always accommodate my hectic and demanding schedule».
At the end of the day I am fortunate to say that I do not need a Chiro, but I know that there are countless others out there that do. If in fact you do live and Austin and could use a tune up, this seems like the only logical place to go!

I began seeing Dr. Lay for shoulder instability and neck pain about 3 weeks ago after having a bad experience with another chiropractor in Austin. Dr. Lay has a very holistic approach to his treatment. For the first 2 weeks, the session began with a 20 minute massage (by a massage therapist Julia — who is phenomenal) followed by an adjustment by him. The last week I have started rehab for my shoulder (done by a personal trainer, Elise, who works in conjunction with Dr. Lay) followed by an adjustment. The combination of therapy and adjustment has worked wonders for my body. I leave the office feeling healed. I feel stronger yet more relaxed. Dr. Lay explains everything very clearly and genuinely cares about how my body is adapting to the treatment. I highly recommend him.

Dr. Lay is the best chiropractor I’ve found in Austin. He and his office are friendly and welcoming. He was able to get to the bottom of my back and neck problems and clearly explain the causes as well as
how the adjustments work. His massage therapists are also the best around. The proof is in the results. If you are experiencing pain, I highly recommend Dr. Lay.

I started going to Dr. Lay’s office after a major trauma accident 2 years ago. My post-​trauma doctors told me «sorry but your accident was bad, so yep it’s gonna hurt.» Physical therapy didn’t relieve the pain. I had all but given up on functioning normally until a friend suggested I switch from another chiropractor’s office (that didn’t offer soft tissue therapy OR accept insurance) to San Jacinto Chiropractic.
Visiting Dr. Lay’s office gave me hope that I could feel normal again. One of his massage therapists has a trauma story similar to mine, and continues to be a friendly mentor. Dr. Lay always had my back (ha! pun intended) when my insurance company told me I was using too many visits. With soft tissue therapy and chiropractic adjustments, and thorough but easy-​to-​understand explanations, I could not recommend this place highly enough for their competence, friendliness, and good results.
This isn’t your typical spa massage, so yeah there are times when it’s going to hurt. That means it’s working.
I don’t mean to sound over-​dramatic, but SJC gave me hope in one of the darkest times in my life. They’re effing good at what they do. If you need a chiropractor, go see Dr. Lay! This isn’t a cold & formal doctor’s office. The people here care about you as a person and doing a good job for you.

I’ve been seeing chiropractors for preventative maintenance for 22 years, so I know quite a bit about the industry. I am sad to say that I was not impressed with my visit to San Jacinto Chiropractic.
It started off with a poor massage by a sweet college girl who is not even licensed in massage therapy… she told me that she is studying to be an office administrator. So that explains why the massage wasn’t very good, and even painful at times.
Then, Dr. Lay did a quick adjustment that actually made my lower back feel worse afterwards. I was unable to bend forward after the adjustment, even though I WAS able to do so before I came into the office. I told him that my lower back was now hurting me, and he tried adjusting it again, but it didn’t help. Unfortunately, I had to pay to see another chiropractor (at The Joint, which does a fairly decent job) a few days later to put my lower back into place again.
On top of that, they charged my health insurance company a whopping $ 155 for the brief visit, of which I was required to pay $ 111.29. The invoice said that I was given an exam for $ 65… I was given no such exam. I was given a brief massage and a brief adjustment. Maybe they’re trying to bill for the massage by listing it underneath «exam».
In any case, their office originally told me that I would only have to pay a $ 45 copay for the visit… imagine my shock when I received the rest of the whopping bill in the mail nearly 3 months later.
All around, just a poor experience from start-​to-​finish. Not pleased at all.

Lifesaver! Twisted my back and got in to see Dr. Lay right away. Amazing massage therapy and then a perfect adjustment. They took my insurance and I was all set in under an hour. Great, great, great!

Located downtown in the Jimmy Johns building (Congress and 9^th), they are always quick and efficient (I never have to wait, ever), they remember me by name and go above and beyond in service and treatment.
I have been going here for 1.59 years, and I love it (obviously, or I would be seeing someone else).
Dr. Lay helped me get a much needed surgery by writing a letter to the insurance company. Wouldn’t have been possible without him!
All the masseuses are great too– Julia, Ginger and Erin.
I consider going here physical therapy, but also mental because they let me talk their ears off and they laugh at my jokes.
I recommend this office without hesitation.

My fiancée has been going to see Dr. Lay for a few months now and has made huge improvements. He has less pain and a more positive outlook. He always talks about how Dr. Lay is one of the best things to happen to him. He has seen several other chiropractors for his sciatic pain due to a lower lumbar slipped disc, (i think thats what it is), and no one has helped him as much as this office.
Adjustments, rub downs, and exercises.
Him being happy makes me happy. So, I highly recommend!

All I have to say is that Dr. Lay is a miracle worker! I threw my back out on one of my trips to the gym while doing a back workout. I could hardly get in and out of my car to get in to see him. Man, I was in bad shape. I got a nice 20 – 30 min. massage to start out with and an assessment from Dr. Lay. He would not even touch my back without sending me to go have an MRI done to see if he was about to do more damage than good. Once he had information from the x-​rays he started to fix me up. It took several visits to get me back to normal. He is happy to fit you in at a moments notice and the staff there are awesome as well. Nice clean office and free parking along with the fact that he accepts insurance are all pluses in my book. I go in for a tune-​up now and then and feel like a new man when I do. Highly recommended!

I LOVE them! First let me say that your adjustment comes with a rub down which seems to make all the adjusting go much smoother. My back has a spring that I thought was done sprung! They are very flexible (pun intended) with what you need and how you need to get it done. Thanks for helping me get over the «hump».

Dr. Lay’s office is really great. They are incredibly friendly, try their best to squeeze you into their schedule and take the time to listen and determine your needs. Their offices are conveniently located downtown with paid parking. They accept insurance which is a huge plus.

Chiropractic care is paramount to my health, and has been for years. Dr. Lay and his staff give expert care that give me confidence in continuing my chiropractic treatments. They’ve also been instrumental in preventing injuries that I may cause myself from working out at the gym. They are oh, so knowledgeable! They are genuine and caring, and good for a laugh most days! Who doesn’t need more laughs these days? So, de-​stress, get back in balance, and make it a point to see Dr. Lay at San Jacinto Chiropractic. You only have one body! Treat it right!

I used to work in the same building as San Jacinto Chiropractic & started going to Dr. Jim Lay several years ago after a car wreck. It’s a pleasure it is just to walk in there. Everyone there is friendly & caring. Dr. Lay is the best chiropractor I’ve ever been to. He’s got a very gentle touch, not like some of the brutes I’ve seen in the past. The massage beforehand is an awesome perk!
If you feel even slightly out of whack, go see Dr. Lay! I walk out feeling taller & energized every time. Did I mention he accepts insurance? Whew!