Susan Brennan, DC

Dr Susan is a great, compassionate, nice and caring doctor, I would come back again.

Dr. Brennan is fantastic. The bowen therapy alongside Chiropractic treatment had a HUGE positive impact on me. I trust her with my sensitive body!

I have tried dozens of chiropractors, healers, and traditional physicians to treat my back and shoulder pain — to no avail. Dr. Susan not only fixed it, she fixed it in one visit — and told me that I didn’t need to come back (but I wanted to — just to be around her again). Most doctors put me on a schedule and want me to come back over and over — thousands of dollars later, the pain is still there. Dr. Susan is a healer. She is the very best I have EVER seen. I recommend her to everyone I know.

I have been seeing Susan for a short while and am so impressed with her services. I had a nerve problem on the side of my face and traditional medicine had not been able to relieve my symtoms. I had never been to a chiropractor but my husband had had very good success with Susan so I thought I would give her a try. My issue was resolved after two visits. Additionally I got relief from a twenty year old lower back problem as well.
After three visits I was sold and am so happy with the results. I will continue to see Susan occasionally for adjustments to maintain my good results.
Susan also has a weight loss service and was so happy with my other results I thought I would give it a try as well. I started her program one week ago and have lost seven pounds. I am very pleased with the results so far and the support she has given me.
I would recommend Susan’s practice to anyone. She is a very pleasant, professional person who genuinely cares. I was always leery of chiropractors in the past but now I am sorry I did not see her sooner. Don’t make my mistake, go see her now!

I have known Dr. Susan Brennan for about 20 years. She is, without a doubt, the best chiropractor and one of the finest people I know. Her skills and experience have eased a broad array of hurts and illnesses for my entire family. (She even used Bowen to help one of my children, reluctant to leave the womb, enter the world with ease!) Regrettably I now live in Texas and can’t see her when I want or need to. If your body is not working the way it is supposed to and you are within driving distance of Susan, GO! She works wonders to repair bodies and always with complete focus, kindness and compassion. She is the BEST!

Dr. Brennan freed me from severe hip ligament contraction that was nearly crippling. I was almost bed-​ridden and could not sit or stand comfortably for any period of time. After receiving little lasting relief with deep tissue massage or conventional chiropractics, a friend recommended Dr. Brennan, who practices the Bowden technique, based on chiropractic manipulation of acupressure points. The treatment was relatively painless. As warned, my symptoms took several days after the initial treatment to show any improvement, but then on the third day I noticed significant reduction in pain and a return to normal movement. I didn’t lurch anymore! Dr. Brennan had assured me that she would be able to help me in three or four sessions, and this was true. By the fourth session my ligaments were pain-​free and two months later the pain has not returned.
When my 16-​year old son developed lower back trouble, once again Dr. Brennan was able to help him where the chiropractors on our insurance plan could not. He felt real relief after his first session, and now seems completely cured after two more. I highly recommend this fine healer to anyone suffering from chronic pain or strained tissue.

Dr. Brennan is so much more than a doctor… she’s a doctor with a heart. She’s one of the most compassionate health professionals (and person) I’ve ever met who truly cares about her patients (really, people in general) — she goes above and beyond the normal expectations of any doctor.
And then there’s her skilled expertise as a holistic chiropractor…
Dr. Brennan knows her stuff and helps educate you in the process toward better well-​being. If there’s a condition she’s not familiar with, you better believe upon your next visit, she’s become an expert on the matter and is ready with productive treatment techniques. She has a very gentle touch and is good about talking you through her every move. To top it all off, she’s got a GREAT personality and sense of humor! Dr. Brennan is very personable and is very good about making sure you’re comfortable at all times.
I highly recommend Dr. Brennan, especially to those who have spinal issues/​injuries/​sensitivities and are afraid or hesitant about seeing a traditional «bone cracking» chiropractor. Dr. Brennan is truly gifted at what she does and has a fabulous personality to boot! I honestly can’t say enough about her and this testimonial really doesn’t do her justice… you just have to experience her yourself.

Dr. Susan Brennan is an amazing chiropractor. She really helped me feel better. She works with the muscles and bones as well as internally.

Susan Brennan was very helpful to me recently. In the early stages of whiplash
and spinal torque it is valuable to see a chiropractor. Susan is very gentle, humorous
and well versed in her field of chiropractic care. Awesome!

Before seeing Susan, my experience with chiropractic was a 5 minute session two or three times a week… quick twists, cracks, and pressure. I felt good walking out but by the next day I was again in discomfort. It didn’t last !
Susan’s approach was very different– the Bowen method — a very gentle realignment of my neck and hip, gradually allowing the body to adjust after each realignment. The session lasted about 30 minutes. I floated out of her office and felt peaceful and loving having been in Susan’s presence. She is very gentle, patient soul whose energy itself is healing. She also has great recommendations for the internal systems of the body and healing holistically. Susan is devoted to her clients, extremely concerned and available when you really need her.

I really hate to use the work Amazing since it is so overused but I will with Susan. I went out for a run last week, no big deal since I run 3 times per week, or so I thought. I ran for 50 yards and all the sudden I could barely walk! My lower back and hip area would not let me put any weight on the left side.
After retreating to my home and realizing I could not even work I called Dr. Brennan and she opened up an appointment immediately. After 45 minutes of her treatments I could feel the pain starting to ease. Within 2 hours I was walking, sitting and moving without pain. After a follow up appointment 2 days later I was back to running.
In addition to treating the acute pain Dr. Brennan addressed a chronic problem I was having with my lower back. Her treatment has really helped me run with ease and sleep without waking with as many aches and pains before I went for treatment, (Hey, I am old so I expect a few aches!). Great service, good table side manner and caring.

Dr. Brennan is the best! For quite some time I suffered with a tweaky neck nerve pain and saw several acupuncturists and chiropractors seeking help. Not until a friend recommended seeing a Bowen practitioner did I find the comfort provided by Susan. She is competent, caring, and enjoyable to chat with during appointments. And I admit, I am charmed when her Midwestern side shines through and she refers to me as «Hon.»

The best way to describe Dr. Brennan is that she has a ton of patience and awesome listening skills. When she is talking with you, you feel that she gives you ALL of her attention. She is a very warm and comforting soul and really works to get you up and out there quickly and effectively.
I hope all medical professionals would act like her.

My family and I have been seeing Dr. Brennan for many years. Dr. Brennan accessible, kind, and knowledgeable. She has helped my children and I with issues ranging from teeth grinding to weight loss. For any body pain, movement problems or just a tune up Dr. Brennan is the person I go to. She does not try to get you to come more than you need to and her prices are fair. Dr. Brennan gives you ways to help yourself at home in order to continue the healing process long after the visit. In particular, I trust Dr. Brennan with my children. She is gentle and puts them at ease while explaining what is going on and helping them understand their own bodies. I recommend Dr. Brennan highly.

Dr. Brennan is a goddess! Not only does she help me with recurring sciatica and should pain, but she helped me lose 20 lbs this summer on the HCG diet. In fact, I am about to make a call to her right now.

I see Susan whenever I have a chiropractic need, but she’s actually a holistic health doctor who treats endocrine issues and a variety of other ailments. When I was pregnant and in danger of losing my baby from a hormone imbalance, she was able to correct it with a few gentle touches. I’m certain she saved my baby in just one visit. He is now a delightful kindergartner who loves to visit Dr. Susan!
The other thing to know about Susan is that she’s a delightful person. I think of her as a walking, talking tree: very tall, straight, and extremely grounded. She’s funny, warm and compassionate. She’s a great communicator. I can recommend her with all of my heart.

Dr. Brennan practices the Bowen method and is your traditional Dr. of Chiropractic. I went to see Dr Brennan after a car accident and my body was a slowly becoming more painful to tolerate. Within two sessions I was back to functional. And then I discovered that the «Bowen» method helped my tension headaches and jaw tension. I know Dr. Brennan has a lot of fans, but I am definitely in the fan club.

Dr. Brennan practices the «Bowen» method. At first when she said she was going to practice the «Bowen» on me (it sounds like «Bone»), I thought she was going to hurt me. So I asked for clarification. Her explanations are clear and couldn’t be more explicit. She will never do anything without telling you first and although some of what she does is somewhat mystical to me (she will push on a leg 3 different ways and tell you the neural pathways that are working and not working) — it seems to work.
She practices holistic medicine and her office is filled with textbooks and studies of both western and eastern techniques. She also believes that you should not be a permanent patient (I had another chiropractor who asks you if you want to truly have a healed body by commiting to regular appts for a year or more in her original paperwork). 3 sessions and you’re out.
I also have two other friends who are big fans and both of them are very logical, direct people. In other words — these people would tell you the truth whether it was good or bad. I recommend Dr. Brennan without hesitation.

Dr. Brennan is the GREATEST!
I’ve been seeing Susan Brennan for over 10 years now and she never ceases to amaze me. I originally came under her care during the renovation of my first house – lots of back pain, sciatica and chronic headaches. It only took two sessions to turn me into one of her biggest fans.
As other reviewers have noted, she is an extremely empathic health care provider with a unique understanding of the body’s reaction to stress, pain and other toxic conditions. I’m not really into very much new age mumbo-​jumbo, so she keeps it simple for me.
Along with gentle Chiropractic, Susan uses the Bowen Technique, which kind of feels like she is plucking your muscles. It generally means that you are «on the table» a little bit longer than your standard Back Cracker – but, that just means that you have a bit more time to relax and let your body accept the manipulation. And, of course, it doesn’t hurt.
I’ve been to many Chiros over the last 30 years, and Susan Brennan surpasses every one of them. Her location (Park Blvd in Oakland) is also accessible by AC Transit’s route 18. But, give yourself extra time to find parking – it can be tricky.

I do whatever Dr. Brennan tells me to do. Stand on one foot with my eyes closed, then my eyes open. Roll over. Sit. Offer up any body part to her will. And now, let the public know what I think of her. It is she and she alone who inspired me to create a profile on this site, and post her review, otherwise, between a blog and a facebook profile, I’ve got more than enough online life to keep me busy.
I have been in the Bay Area almost sixteen years. In that time, I have experienced a lot of practitioners plugging a lot of methods and treatments. Often, after going for one of these, I can’t feel a difference, and hear something like, «Well, it’s very subtle…»
Well guess what. Profound pain wants profound, not subtle relief. Even annoying pain wants to be taken away. I exercise as religiously as possible, but every now and then I need to be (wo)manhandled by someone who knows where bodies go awry and can set them, um, straight again. So now you understand this is about results, not faith.
Susan Brennan has studied a number of methods, including Bowen, a soft-​tissue manipulation process that very few people in the Bay Area (or anywhere, for that matter) are trained in. One time I went to her with lower back pain so bad I could hardly get in and out of the car. She fixed me in two visits.
She is not a «crack and go» chiropractor. In fact, she uses acute adjustments (cracking) quite sparingly. Mostly she draws on her incredible wealth of body-​based knowledge (more listed on her website), including a deep understanding and application of applied kinesiology I have not witnessed elsewhere, to achieve pain relief, greater range of motion, and overall well being. It’s something you really have to experience to understand!
When I hear descriptions of other chiropractors, many of whom apparently fail to relieve, and sometimes even exacerbate pain, I wonder why they aren’t all more like Dr. Brennan. In the meantime, she still accepts new clients, so… you may be in luck. I can’t recommend her highly enough.