Safe Haven Chiropractic

I was referred to Safe Haven by another medical practitioner, and I am so thankful for that referral! Safe Haven keeps a low profile and relies on word of mouth advertising. They truly are worth telling friends, family, and even strangers about!
When I first found Safe Haven Dr. Stew was the chiropractor. His years of working with Doctors without Borders had changed his outlook on chiropractic care and made for a simplified business model. I didn’t have health insurance so their flexible «pay what you can» model was a treat – and even allowed the whole family to get more frequent adjustments.
When Josh took over the business I was delighted to experience the same level of care and compassion.
Whenever I was adjusted at Safe Haven laughter would erupt as my energy was restored and aligned. I am a web designer and deal with injuries from excessive computer use.
My daughter got her first chiropractic treatment when she was just a week old. I have always felt completely safe in the care of Safe Haven. They know what they’re doing and live the chiropractic philosophy.
Thank you for bringing health to my body!

I’ve been going to Dr. Josh for a few years now very sporadically. I have anxiety around any kind of doctors and so I don’t go as often as I should even if my body needs it (also maybe I didn’t always have the money). I don’t live in Lake Tahoe anymore but I visit many times a month and I’m going to try harder to make it to Safe Haven when I’m there. I saw him at his new location because I felt like crap. I’m only 33 but my body feels like it’s pushing 90. I hadn’t seen Dr. Josh in many years and he still recognized me. He worked his magic on me and I felt better. I definitely didn’t feel my best but that’s because there’s a lot wrong with me. I know I would feel awesome if I kept the visits up.

Best Chiropractor in Tahoe, hands down. (no pun intended)

Dr. Josh has helped so many times and without his care I would be in pain. I go in on a pretty regular basis and I have not had any problems in years. He is truly a wonderful and healing doctor.

I am from San Jose but rented a home for a week in Meyers, right outside of South Lake Tahoe. I was pushing around a heavy vacuum cleaner when I felt a stabbing pain in my back and fell to the floor.
On the floor, I had my tablet nearby and used Unilocal to find a chiropractor that was local and called Dr. Josh. On the phone he was very comforting and gave me advice on what to do next. He said he could stop by my place after his office hours, which he did.
The treatment he gave me provided quite a bit of relief. Before the treatment, I could barely get around on my hands and knees and with excruciating pain. About 30 minutes after the treatment, I was able to walk downstairs to the bedroom, surprising my wife.
Dr. Josh gave me his cell number and said if anything came up, to call him.
What a guy!
So my review is based upon one treatment only and Dr. Josh’s considerate response to my situation.
I am back in San Jose and seeing my local chiropractor and getting better each day.
Thanks again Dr. Josh.

Dr. Josh is great! My entire family goes to see him on a fairly regular basis. His approach to chiropractic practice is holistic and balanced. I really appreciate not having to deal with a a hard-​sell style practice or having to make significant financial commitments when I need an adjustment. Josh listens intently to the needs and concerns that we have and has consistently delivered results.

After becoming seriously injured in a car accident a few years back I unfortunately have been to multiple Chiropractors and have become familiar with the difference between a Chiropractor who genuinely cares about his patients and has the knowledge to help them and the ones who are only after the $$$$. Dr Josh is without a doubt one of the rare Dr’s who actually cares for his patients well being and will go above and beyond to make sure they are on their way to good health.
I previously treated with another Chiropractor in SLT but after issues with an mis-​billed insurance problem I woke up one morning to find myself in great pain and no one I felt comfortable treating with. I called a couple different other locations in town and unfortunately was unable to be fitted in for an appointment… when I called Safe Haven and explained my situation he told me to come right in and he would stay late to take care of me despite being a new patient. I was exceptionally pleased by the very thorough evaluation he gave me and the precise adjustment’s I needed. Because of the great care I have received at Safe Haven I have continued to be a regular patient for over a year now and have always been exceptionally pleased with the positive impact the adjustments have made on my health. I have also suggested his practice to friends and they have also been exceptionally pleased with the care they received.
The philosophy of Safe Haven is to treat for good health instead of just treating the illness. They really do care about their patients and good health in the community in general. It’s not a traditional medical office feel of lot’s of health care workers treating the illness instead of the person. I have also treated with Dr Jordan on a couple of instances and was also very pleased with his adjustments as well. Another big plus is that they also offer adjustments for dogs which is very hard to find. We have taken our pet to be adjusted multiple times and he always is happy to get a quick once over. I really wish more medical professionals would carry the same philosophy that Safe Haven does. They are an asset to the community.

This is the next generation of Safe Haven… how wonderful that we have Dr. Josh (a Tahoe native) carrying forward the tradition of healing!
Safe Haven has evolved with Dr Josh and Joline at the helm… now a hub of Meyers community with yoga, Circles of the Heart, drumming and more.
My family and I have been helped toward healing by Dr. Josh’s hands… and we look forward to joining in growing Safe Haven as a integral part of our Community!

I am so thankful to Dr. Josh for heping me to understand the bodys potential to heal it self through chiropractic care. I find him to be calm and peaceful and easy to talk to. He is eager to answer any of my questions about what he does and why. He can also adjust your K-​9 friend. I would definately recemond Dr. Josh for anyone who is new to chiropractic care, or anyone who may have had a bad experience somewhere else, or just everyone. He is definately someone who loves what they do.

Dr. Josh is a highly gifted healer… He is dedicated to each patient reaching their maximum potential.

I think I should provide a realistic review here… I find it odd that after years of being in Tahoe, Safe Haven all the sudden has three five star reviews by Unilocalers who not only don’t live in Tahoe, but have never reviewed anything before. Weird.
Safe Haven was created by Stew and Hillary Bittman, who believe that chiropractic care should be something enjoyed by all without discrimination or stress. As a result, they created a system where their services are rendered purely based on donations: some people pay more, some people pay less, some people can’t pay at all, some people bring bread or muffins, or cookies or pay-​it-​forward, what-​have-​you. What an idyllic world.
Dr Stew has after years of service sold his business to Dr. Josh. I, unfortunately, won’t be going to Dr. Josh. I find him socially awkward, uncomfortable with his surroundings and incapable of expressing himself in coherent concise statements. His chiropractic work is substandard and doesn’t particularly fix anything on me. He is far too timid and soft with my back, which is ravaged weekly by miles of running, biking, swimming and climbing.
If you are in a pinch and in need of care and can’t afford to see another chiropractor in town, I would consider going there. I, however, would prefer no chiropractic care to Dr. Josh’s chiropractic care. I will, however, show up on Tuesday’s when Dr. Stew’s capable hands are in the office.
My 2^nd choice in town is Dr. James Kane whose office is behind Sprouts. He does wonderful capable work and takes insurance.
I have also, recently, been told that Safe Haven does not carry liability insurance, which makes me a bit nervous.