The Healing Touch Chiropractic

Is it weird that I actually get giddy when I am feeling achy and wonky and need to make an appointment to see Dr. Darrick? No, because he is the best!
Every time I have a scheduled appointment I am seen promptly and my adjustment goes swiftly but not rushy. Does that even make sense? Let me explain… I feel like they realize my time is valuable and so I am given ample attention and care without feeling like I am wasting time in the waiting room or in the exam room waiting for Dr. Darrick. I never feel rushed but always feel like my time was well spent.
The other great part is that I don’t feel like I am roped into making a regular appointment to last a lifetime. When I am feeling wonky I am usually in for an initial visit and then a follow-​up. Occasionally I need to make a few appointments but only when I am in such a state of disrepair it takes a couple of adjustments to get back to normal.
And did I tell you it is family friendly?! I mean, their dogs and their employees dogs are sometimes in the office, and who doesn’t love a little doggy snuggle while you’re there?!
I love them so much that I made an appointment for my dad who has had back problems most of his adult life. I can’t wait for him to finally feel better!
Thank you Dr. Darrick and staff for being awesome :)

Let’s talk infants. Oh my gosh! New baby in the family with severe reflux. Had heard about the benefits of Chiropractics for newborns and children in general.
Life changing!!! After 2 treatments, our barfy, fidgety, screaming baby is finally calm. All due to the efforts of Dr. Darrick Lawson and his team.
Our baby is 8 weeks old. The first 7 weeks have been extremely exhausting, now we finally have our beautiful, calm baby. Happy baby, happy mama!
Thank you, Darrick and Justin and the whole team at Healing Touch!

I am so excited with the results I have experienced working with Dr. Lawson. I had a lower back injury due to an accident and with his kind and professional help and my commitment to do what he told me to do, I have gone beyond just healing my back! I now have a stronger and healthier spine and tools to use to keep it that way. I’m so grateful for Dr. Lawson.
I highly recommend him and his staff if you are looking to get well! I will be forever grateful! Thank you.

Dr. Lawson and his personable and professional staff always leave me with a smile and well-​adjusted spine.
I’ve come in on and off for years after much apprehension towards chiropractacy. I had a very uncomfortable neck and finally called and made an appointment. The waiting room is full of fun stuff, from pictures to books to friendly dogs. But you won’t be there long, Dr. Lawson is always on time. Always greeted by friendly, professional staff. Everyone is very personable, and forgiving if you are running late. They have great hours and appointment availability.
He provides excellent consultations and tailors treatment to your needs. The adjustment only takes moments, but you feel so much better after. I’ve stopped cracking my neck and have prevented a lot of damage to the joints. I recommend coming in after a deep massage, it gives your bones more flexibility to settle in the right alignment. They accept some insurance and provide a break for day-​of payments.
So come out and get your back fixed with friendly people at The Healing Touch.

Very friendly office staff and doctors. I feel very comfortable and safe. Thanks to Dr. Derrick and his awesome staff.

Dr. Lawson is just awesome. Like many have said on here, he is very caring. He took the time to go over my x-​rays, explain treatment and was honest about expectations which I really appreciated. When I first started going I had very bad lower back, hip, and leg pain. I couldn’t even walk to the end of our cul-​de-​sac. After 2 adjustments I was walking around blocks. After a couple months I’m walking 2+ miles every day during the week and 4+ miles on on the weekend days plus lots of bike rides in between. Am I totally pain free? No, but my quality of life has drastically improved from where I was and that’s huge for me! I’ve even lost 20lbs since the beginning of the year. I just wish I had gone sooner! The ladies working the front desk are fantastic, always greeting you by name and with a smile. The dogs wondering around are an added bonus!

I had neglected to get into my chiropractor for 3 ½ months. I need to stop doing that and make this a regular thing. What a wonderful thing to do for your body. There was no trouble with my adjustment at all even though it had been so long in between visits. it went so smoothly, it always does and I feel great when I go see Dr. Darrick!

I started going here after a car accident. At first with the kitschy holiday decorations and music I was feeling apprehensive, wondering «who is this chiropractor??» but Dr. Lawson immediately put me at ease. He’s very friendly and knowledgeable. He took a lot of notes about my accident, I think in case I ever need evidence of my testimony right after the accident. I feel like he genuinely cares about my wellbeing. The treatments have helped my back and neck, and I very highly recommend this practice.

Dr. Lawson is the best! Super sweet and caring. His staff is amazing also, they make you feel so welcome. I always feel really relaxed and comfortable, as if I’m visiting a friend’s house. They have their dogs there sometimes and they’re just the sweetest things ever. After 3 months of treatments, I’m back to business after my car accident.

I have a strained quad from running. My sports medicine Dr said I need to find a chiropractor that does active release technique. I was referred to Dr. Braun at Healing Touch and he did an excellent job of getting my quad to release and did it in a way that was not painful.
He also have me great tips on how to run without injuring myself. So relieved that I found someone that can help me get past this injury. I highly recommend De Braun!

Dr. Lawson is so patient and caring.
The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Been coming for some back pain, and so far so good. My back feels better, and posture is slowly improving.
Dr. Lawson answers all my questions, and takes his time explaining what is going on.
–There is plenty of parking * big plus *
–Nice relaxing waiting area
–Open at 8 am on Wednesdays
–Sometimes adorable dogs will greet you!
I would highly recommend him!

I love going here. I go monthly just for maintenance and migraine prevention. The Doc always answers any questions I have and makes me feel welcomed and comfortable. He puts me back together every time and helps me fend off approaching migraines. You can tell the doc loves animals, especially the dogs. The dogs are so well behaved.

I’m thankful I don’t need a Chiropractor but I’ve dealt with Dr. Lawson in other business ventures as well as on the board of several non-​profits. His professional attitude, outlook on business and customer care make his the first person I’d call if I needed an adjustment. Several friends rave about his services, and great office atmosphere. Where else can you get a 4 paw massage?

I had been suffering with some pretty serious neck pain from over doing a yoga move one day. My other chiropractor is a 45 minute drive, so I decided to venture closer to home and found Dr. Lawson and his stellar reviews.
I cannot say a negative thing. His front staff was accommodating and understood my need to get in same day since I was in a lot of pain. They were able to work me in when needed and I walked into a cozy waiting room with adorable dogs waiting to be gently pet… who doesn’t feel better just by having happy dogs greeting you? That was a plus in my book, a therapy in itself.
I briefly waited in another cozy exam room, and Dr. Lawson came in and talked with me a bit about life and then about my concerns. Since I had chiropractic care before, he was willing to do an adjustment that day.
He let me relax first with an ice pack, and then adjusted me to perfection. He gave me great advice and clear instruction on what I should do and expect the next couple of days. You’d be surprised how many chiros don’t spend ANY time with you to give you that info… just crack and go. He was fantastic and very kind!
The most impressive part of my visit was how it ended… I was waiting for a sales ploy, ya know, the ‘you should see me twice a week for at least the next two months… yadayada’. Nothing. He just said if I felt I needed more help to come see him anytime… no agenda, no pressure. It was like a breath of fresh air! And strangely made me choose him for all future visits knowing he was really concerned about just getting me better, not making a long term layout.
Also, I was not 100% the next day… just as he predicted. But with his advice and exercises I am at the 70% better mark which is HUGE from where I started. You will not regret your visit with him, he met all of the hype!

I have to say, I came to the healing touch because of the great reviews — and I was not disappointed. Never having been to a chiropractor before I was very nervous, Dr. Lawson made me feel very comfortable and welcome and he explained every step of the process to me, I really appreciated his extra care. PLUS, I feel great after my alignment.
I called yesterday because I had tweaked my back badly the day before and despite the office leaving on vacation today they made time and squeezed me in, a very nice gesture that went a long way for me.
Every step of the process was easy and everyone was so very nice. Also, who doesn’t love being greeted by dogs? Just an overall friendly, pleasant and comfortable experience. I would highly recommend them to everyone.

Dr. Lawson and his staff are amazing. I had such severe low back pain that I could barely get out of bed without crying. Dr. Lawson’s adjustments and spinal decompression made a world of difference. I’m now back to working out daily and getting through my work day without limping any more.
If you’re nervous about chiropractic, don’t worry! You’ll be in good hands here.

Horrible experience! The chiropractor was rude & never took care of my back issues.
The staff was pretty nice so I was quite surprised to meet such an arrogant man with poor bedside manner. He didn’t seek to find out what was really wrong with me but just wanted to get me in & get me out. There was no initial consultation about my concerns with my back as it seemed like he was distracted & disinterested. He was unable to answer any of my questions and didn’t provide an action plan for healing. Overall, he just had a bad attitude.
I certainly don’t understand how he’s still in business. Please, save your time & money and go somewhere else if you want good service. I will NEVER let him touch my back again.

The staff is extremely friendly and understanding. The family of doggies are welcoming while you wait.
I was diagnosed with chronic pain at 20 years old. After being involved in 3 different car accidents Lawson is the reason I was able to have «pain free days». He is truly an expert in his craft. When you’re in pain you don’t trust people to touch you, and he has the most healing touch. He has patience with my progress and honestly cares about your well being. I continue to see him because I continue to have pain free days after 7 years of chronic pain and no such relief was imaginable for me, until he proved me wrong. He is my knight in shining armor. If it wasn’t for Dr. Lawson and the healing touch I wouldn’t be where I am today. Happy, with hope for my future and pain free days.

I originally discovered Dr. Darrick Lawson and his awesome staff through the Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce. My husband and I have been to other chiropractic offices in Sacramento and San Diego; and, we are very impressed with how welcoming and professional they are at Healing Touch Chiropractic.
Their office is in Midtown with free off-​street parking. It’s easy to get to, just off of 21^st Street, between S & T Streets. The reception area has a warm ambiance of welcome and calm; and, the various rooms for patients are equally comforting and relaxing.
The care is always on point and relevant to my health issues, not «routine». I do an extensive amount of both sitting in a vehicle driving for periods of time and also spend long hours of walking throughout the week; each activity causes different problems for me. While appointments are suggested, I also haven’t come across too many times where I wasn’t able to drop-​in for care and seen within a reasonable amount of wait time.
I’ve been happy to recommend others, including my own family, because they have delivered excellent care and service to me and my husband.

After being involved in an auto accident (someone sideswiped me… grrrr), I was looking for help with my back and hip pain. My friend recommended Dr. Darrick Lawson at The Healing Touch Chiropractic. I’d never been to a chiropractor before, but was looking for any relief. I am SO thankful that I saw Dr. Lawson. After my first adjustment, I no longer had hip pain and my subsequent adjustments have helped with my mid and lower back pain in amazing ways. I was also given exercises to do both in the office prior to my adjustments and at home, which added to my relief.
Dr. Lawson is well-​versed with auto accident claims and is quite knowledgeable about the entire process. He and his staff (Sara & Val) made sure to keep track of how much money I had to deal with regarding the medical portion of my auto insurance claim. He was also very thorough during my initial exam and follow-​up exams and x-​rays to help me understand my progress and what steps would be taken next. I have nothing but praise for Dr. Lawson and The Healing Touch Chiropractic.
The office is homey with 2 – 5 dogs hanging out, depending on the day. I’m more of a cat person, but must admit that the dogs here are cute and are available if you want to pet them, but not pushy. Sara, Val, and Dr. Lawson are fun to talk to from anything ranging from TV and movies to restaurants and traveling. They have all helped to make my visits to the chiropractor an enjoyable experience and I have always left feeling like I and my healing progress were cared about. Dr. Lawson has definitely set the bar for me regarding chiropractic care and I will always promote him to anyone who is looking for a chiropractor. So, if you need a chiropractor, this is DEFINITELY the place to go.
(As of Nov. 2012, they’ve moved to the 21^st St. location, which is easy to find between S and T Streets.)