I first went to Dr. Felch because I heard he did a particular treatment that was supposed to help me with a condition that was causing extreme insomnia, a 10-year headache, and mental and physical lethargy. I was going to be done with his care once I got that treatment. I agreed to chiropractic treatment only because it was a hoop I had to jump through to get this treatment.
My attitude changed pretty quickly when the staff directed me to fill out the extra-long patient intake form. I noticed something really different about Dr. Felch. His form seemed to invite the kind of doctor-patient relationship that could formerly only come from going to the same doctor your whole life. The type of doctor who knows you inside and out.
As I waited for my first appointment, I observed Dr. Felch interacting with each patient with a rare kindness and gentleness. His confidence and tone seemed reassuring, like he really knew what he was doing.
Then I sat down with Dr. Felch in the appointment room. Unlike a lot of doctors who have lengthy intake forms, he had actually read mine before our first appointment. He sat down with a mug of tea. OK it was a Mickey Mouse mug, but there was nothing else Mickey Mouse about him. He asked me to go through my history while he followed along on the form, taking notes. I could tell he was like a student, integrating all the information I told him and developing a first approach. He seemed to understand what was ailing me and I knew he had advanced tools that could probably help me with an 18 year-long disabling illness. I cried because I finally felt understood and like there was hope for my recovery. I’m happy to say my hope was well-placed.
In contrast to my initial expectations, I’ve now been seeing Dr. Felch for nine months and don’t plan to stop any time soon. After four months, my insomnia relented. It’s not perfect, but I’ve been able to sleep and be more confident about falling asleep. My headaches have improved immensely. As I’ve slept better, my memory has improved. Before I started with Dr. Felch I felt like a drained battery and would force myself to power walk to stay in shape. Just six months after following his treatments and taking the supplement plan he formulates for me, I found I actually had EXTRA energy. I jogged for the first time in 16 years. I now hope to run the Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco this year to celebrate my recovery.
- Alix
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I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Ken Felch. He is a gifted doctor and healer. In my experience, his unique deliverable has been extraordinary vision, clarity and insight into my confusing maze of complex, chronic health issues. From there, he is rebuilding my body to all it can be at the cellular level, resulting in vibrant health.
Dr. Felch cracked the code on my 40 year descent into very poor health, leading to what we anticipate will be a full and complete recovery. As a result of his diagnosis, my future looks very bright. Without it, I shudder to think what may have unfolded.
Health is a very important subject to me. I am a mother of three and had a late in life child at 45. I need to lead a long and healthy life. I have spent a HUGE amount of time, energy and money trying to get to the bottom of my chronic health issues. They included fatigue, metal toxicity, significant weight gain, myofascial pain, anxiety, depression, headache and neurological impairment. I knew in the depth of my being that it wasn’t what mainstream doctors think of as “neuroticism”, treatable and managed with anti-depressants when thyroid tests show up as normal. I also knew that it wasn’t just my “constitution” as my acupuncturist would say or even exclusively hormonal, as the naturopathic community would say.
Dr. Ken Felch identified a deep infectious disease that required major treatment immediately. He immediately “got” the neurobiological impact of my exposure to multiple, environmental toxins. He understood the extent of my profound pain, confusion and frustration due to my “invisible” illness that was all too real. He knew exactly the right place to send me to get specialized lab work and heavy artillery antibiotics. He is treating my chronic symptoms with highly targeted and effective nutritional/herbal protocols to reverse illness. His toolset includes very sensitive testing and an in depth neurological assessment that yields many answers not found elsewhere.
What can I say about Dr. Ken Felch? He is a truly amazing, wonderful doctor and healer. He is super smart, tuned in, grounded and compassionate.
- Mary Kate L.
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Our seven-year-old Jack is on the path to a major health transformation under the care of Dr. Ken Felch. We are so encouraged with the results of his treatment. It’s like Jack’s life force is coming back into full bloom. Remarkably, he just became a patient of Foothill Chiropractic three weeks ago.
Dr. Ken began by asking Jack, in child friendly terms, what he was hoping to get out of his time spent with him. Jack answered that all the girls could catch him at recess while playing tag. Dr. Ken immediately recognized his issue was actually a symptom of a much larger gross and fine motor neurological challenge that needed a multi-pronged approach to correct: homeopathic medicine, neurological chiropractic adjustments and neurological rewiring exercises designed to stimulate gross/fine motor functioning.
Additionally, Dr. Ken uncovered spectrum issues (ADHD) that will resolve through his herbal protocols and neurological treatments. He indicated Jack would be headed for social trouble during his teen years if these issues were not treated. Having lived through it once already with our 17 year old daughter, we knew all too well that early, natural intervention was definitely the way to go.
Within just a short time of becoming Dr. Ken’s patient, Jack is making rapid improvements in many areas noticeable at home and in his school performance. Jack’s gains include: fine and gross motor strength, better pencil grip and handwriting control, clear sinuses and ears, increased speed and agility and greater happiness and self confidence
The quick turn around is pretty amazing since we had already invested a year addressing fine motor issues through occupational therapy without resolution. Jack had been treated on a regular basis by another competent chiropractor without any improvements in his pencil grip prior to Dr. Ken. Now he will not need all the OT gadgets he used in the classroom to support his writing and will no longer be “visibly different.” His schoolwork looks and reads better.
We are seeing a new healthy glow to Jack’s look that wasn’t there prior to Dr. Felch’s help. No more chronic nasal stuffiness and head congestion.
Best of all, the girls are already having a much harder time catching Jack on the playground. Last week he caught the fastest boy in his class twice during tag. Jack is holding his head up a little higher, feeling like the bomb and has big hopes that soon he will be outrunning the girls. His is much happier and more functional thanks to Dr. Ken’s wonderful care.
- MKL.
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In all of my 21 years of existence, I've never met a doctor more attentive, intuitive, or compassionate than Dr. Felch. That's saying a lot, because I've seen more doctors than I can count on all of my fingers and toes! I have Late Stage Lyme Disease, and an assortment of other conditions and issues that seem to go along with it. I was one of those "complicated" patients that a countless number of doctors just couldn't figure out how to successfully treat. Everything seemed to just make me sicker. When I first arrived on Dr. Felch's office doorstep, I was in bad shape. I was completely debilitated, scared, and a little hopeless. Dr. Felch was nothing but reassuring though, and was the first doctor to confidently tell me that if we were patient, he could help me to achieve wellness. Dr. Felch's compassion and vast knowledge base persuaded me to trust him, and he provided me with the courage I needed to ease into treatment again. 8 months later, I am happy to report that I have no regrets, and that with Dr. Felch's help and guidance I have seen more improvements than I have in 5 whole years of being ill. I still have a ways to go and we have a lot to work on, but at this rate I have complete faith that Dr. Felch will be able to completely restore my life for me, and I'm not going to have to wait years to see that happen. Thank you Dr. Felch for providing me with more hope than I ever thought I'd have again, and for handing me my life back piece by piece.
- Candice M.
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It's not often you'll find in your lifetime a young Chiropractor with the depth and breadth of knowledge Ken Felch possesses that if you were blind-folded you would swear he was very old and wise. Dr. Felch understands my health needs better than any practitioner I have known in my lifetime so much so that he continues to surprise and enlighten me with his assessments about my health that are remarkably spot on.
He is kind, warm, a great listener, and has the memory of an elephant -- he will remember your last conversation or something specific you mentioned about your life from weeks before. He is also very forward-thinking and attends seminars in nutrition and Chiropractic Neurology to keep his knowledge base fresh and new. I am always amazed as I watch him pull vials back and forth using Applied Kinesiology to test their efficacy and usefulness or otherwise for my health.
He reminds me of a great wizard preparing his magical concoctions as I watch him from behind, busily formulating what will keep me running healthy. Dr. Felch is indeed a wizard - in every sense of the word - and I tell him so frequently. He just doesn't wear the robes of a wizard. And of course, in his usual quiet and soft-spoken style, he will thank me most humbly.
Since 2006, I've been driving from San Francisco to Los Altos to visit Dr. Felch - an hour's drive each way - and he is absolutely worth it. I am so lucky to have my Chiropractic care in the hands of someone so extraordinary. I cannot say enough in praise of this exceptional, accomplished, and caring man.
- Elle D.
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It's not often you'll find in your lifetime a young Chiropractor with the depth and breadth of knowledge Ken Felch possesses that if you were blind-folded you would swear he was very old and wise. Dr. Felch understands my health needs better than any practitioner I have known in my lifetime so much so that he continues to surprise and enlighten me with his assessments about my health that are remarkably spot on.
He is kind, warm, a great listener, and has the memory of an elephant -- he will remember your last conversation or something specific you mentioned about your life from weeks before. He is also very forward-thinking and attends seminars in nutrition and Chiropractic Neurology to keep his knowledge base fresh and new. I am always amazed as I watch him pull vials back and forth using Applied Kinesiology to test their efficacy and usefulness or otherwise for my health.
He reminds me of a great wizard preparing his magical concoctions as I watch him from behind, busily formulating what will keep me running healthy. Dr. Felch is indeed a wizard - in every sense of the word - and I tell him so frequently. He just doesn't wear the robes of a wizard. And of course, in his usual quiet and soft-spoken style, he will thank me most humbly.
Since 2006, I've been driving from San Francisco to Los Altos to visit Dr. Felch - an hour's drive each way - and he is absolutely worth it. I am so lucky to have my Chiropractic care in the hands of someone so extraordinary. I cannot say enough in praise of this exceptional, accomplished, and caring man.
- Elle D.
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After about five years of chronic excruciating pain in my neck, right shoulder, low back and left hip, I have recovered my active healthy body once again. I sought treatment from Dr. Felch, after extreme frustration from a hopeless quest following the course offered through my medical insurance. I was referred by a friend to the office of Dr. Felch, where I finally found hope, empathy and relief. After his thorough examination, recommended treatment, diet, exercise and supplement regime, I am feeling active and healthy.
Initially, I was at a point where I could not sit without being in pain, I couldn’t drive, do daily tasks at home or work, I couldn’t sleep comfortably, and I gave up all my physical activities that gave me pleasure like hiking and dancing. I became depressed and anxious about trying to live out my life with such chronic pain and disability. When I saw Dr. Felch, he not only addressed the physical pain and disabilities I faced, he guided me with his encouragement and patience while listening as I expressed my worries and frustrations. I felt heard, respected and cared for on every level.
During my visits I experienced complete professionalism from him and his friendly staff. At each appointment Dr. Felch would treat me with the adjustments and nutritional recommendations, explaining the cause and effect of my body’s condition and the support it needed to heal. I appreciated the explanations which helped me understand how my body functioned and why the treatment was necessary. I felt progress with each visit, and after a regular schedule of treatments, I found the path to recovery. He has a very gentle manner in doing the physical adjustments. His knowledge and recommendations for diet and supplements fit with my concept of treating the whole body and nurturing the positive change in all ways possible. Not only did I heal my pain, I felt an overall wellness related to my digestion, sleep, behavior, energy and physical abilities. I understand more fully how to be in charge of my own wellness and care. Now, I visit for periodic “tune ups”. And, each day I celebrate my wellness with gratitude for the care of Dr. Felch.
- Susan W.
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When I was first introduced to Dr. Felch, I had just been diagnosed with Lyme disease. I was sick, in a lot of pain, and exhausted from seeing so many medical doctors and doing endless blood tests. Dr. Felch was a breath of fresh air. He is confident, persistent, optimistic and yet patient. I knew, from seeing so many doctors, that I was a complicated case, yet Dr. Felch never gave up on me. I usually walked into my appointments (which were twice per week) in near tears and always left reassured that I was going to be OK.
I was fearful of being “adjusted” since I had previously had a traumatic experience with another chiropractor, but Dr. Felch was extremely gentle with me and always told me what he was adjusting and when he was going to make the adjustment. I was always prepared. He is still, to this day, the only chiropractor I will let adjust me. I trust him completely.
I began to feel better and better with each visit. But it didn’t stop there. Dr. Felch also works with supplements! He listened to all my symptoms, had me do stool samples, analyzed my lab reports and muscle tested me to devise the most accurate treatment plan for my optimum health. More importantly, he gave me a clear understanding of where my pain was coming from and why. He treated me holistically. Instead of only acknowledging that I was sick and in pain because I had Lyme disease, he went further. He monitored my digestion and liver pain and took note of every ache and pain in my body so that he considered everything when treating me. He had the difficult task of supporting my body with the proper supplements that would help defend me from the harsh antibiotics I was taking for Lyme disease. He stayed with me every step of the way through my healing process.
I am now feeling much better. My pain has decreased and my energy is way up. Thank you, Dr. Felch, for getting me through the toughest time of my life!
- Beth W.
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After 7 years of suffering with intestinal issues and going from doctor to doctor in search of answers, I found Foothill Chiropractic. I had already been to numerous doctors on the West Coast and had undergone countless tests only to be told they couldn't find anything wrong. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Dr. Felch was different.
I explained to him what was going on and what I had already been through. I was amazed to find that Dr. Felch not only took the time to listen to my detailed medical history, but that he also showed a great deal of genuine compassion - both of which my previous doctors lacked. When Dr. Felch told me that he was confident that he could help me get better I was skeptical. He told me that it would take a while, but I would get better. Inside it felt good to finally hear a doctor who was confident that he could bring healing to my body.
It was a long and often frustrating process for me, but Dr. Felch patiently kept working with me to bring about the healing he told me he would, through adjustments, supplements, changing my diet, and less invasive testing. I am happy to report that Dr. Felch kept his word and I no longer have my intestinal issues.
During my course of treatment for my intestinal disorder, I also developed another medical condition that required additional medical support. Dr. Felch was completely open to working with the other doctor. His willingness to collaborate with another doctor has been invaluable for me and has put me on a path for a complete recovery.
It has been a long road to healing. Through this journey, Dr. Felch has helped me become more in-tune with my body. With Dr. Felch's help, I achieved a level of healing that I didn't think possible. Thank you!
- Julie B.
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It was one of those odd permutations of chance that brought me into Dr. Felch's care. I was immediately taken with his high-voltage can-do-ism, fueled as it is by professional aptitude and personal generosity.
Our first "collaboration" rid me of painful remnants of past physical insults and set me on a new plateau of comfort. Since my health issues stem from a genetic flaw which has caused lifelong chronic pain, the path to good health and freedom from pain has been a long and circuitous one. The list of experts consulted is a lengthy one indeed, involving medical specialists on both coasts and experiences with alternative therapies as well.
Through these experiences I've learned that it is my responsibility to find solutions and to make ultimate decisions about my health care. Because my health problems date back to childhood, I'd grown into the passive role expected of me by "the experts." When, as an adult, I was forced to assume an active role and to take charge of finding solutions on my own (lest I be carved up & become an unhappy host to implanted hardware - neither would have worked, by the way), I took to cobbling remedies and disciplines.
Through work with Dr. Felch, I developed a new and deeper understanding of my body and of ways to maintain the progress we make consistently in treatments. I posed endless questions; Dr. Felch always has answers and suggestions to keep me an active "director" in my health care. He... and I... put an end to my grudging toleration of pain and helped me raise the bar on expectations of achieving a life free of pain.
With his keen medical (eastern & western) understanding and through the application of the principles of kinesiology, chiropractic and other disciplines (he's a "cobbler," too!), and his equally adept intuition and empathy, Dr. Felch is the ideal health expert. A healer whose approach and methodologies are as eclectically-informed and professional as they are competently and personally applied. He is exemplary as a true "holistic medicine man."
I continue my work with Dr. Felch (more than two years now), though treatment frequency lessens as I make more and more progress. I've sent many people I love to him - the acid test of trust and confidence. To you who are considering benefit of his care, I recommend Dr. Felch heartily and without reservation.
- LFB, Portola Valley
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Relief from years of pain
I originally consulted Dr Felch for a shoulder injury which I had been seeing a physical therapist about for almost a year. Within two months of adjustments and treatments from Dr Felch together with his prescribed focused weight training my pain disappeared and I regained full movement of my arm.
I had also been suffering from constant lower back pain, of differing levels, for over 15 years due to a right-lumbar fairly severe scoliosis. With the same treatment Dr Felch has helped lessen the severity of the curve and remove 95% of that pain... I even have many days with no pain at all!
The adjustments together with a supplement program styled for my needs have changed my life physically, psychologically and emotionally. Thank you Dr Felch!
- Jacqui B.
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I chose Dr. Ken Felch as my health care provider because I wanted an integrative approach to my healthcare management. Coming to Dr. Felch with an unresolved serious hamstring injury I was looking to regain competitive mobility on the tennis court. Tennis is a sport that requires a delicate interplay of mental, emotional and physical fitness. Having exhausted the avenues of traditional medical care, I searched for a new approach to end what seemed a never ending limiting list of sports injuries. I needed a health coach - a trained professional that could empower me as an athlete with self knowledge so that I could continue to perform at my best on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Dr. Felch has more than met my need for such a health manager. In July 2007, I hit a personal unprecedented spot of # 1 in the Northern California Women's Open Singles point standings. What had seemed like almost the end of my enjoyment of sports now seems like a great beginning. I credit Dr. Felch for getting and keeping my body in great shape. Having entrusted my health care with Dr. Felch, I am now looking forward to continue playing sports for a long time ahead.
- Geri L.
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We have been seeing Dr. Felch since he started his practice and have
thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated his services. I get "tune-ups" twice monthly and feel that it is the best kind of preventative
maintenance for my body I could have. He also has tested, advised and treated me for my low functioning thyroid and adrenals and the results
have been very successful... my energy level is fantastic. Tom sees Dr. Felch 3-4 times/month for treatment of an old injury due to years
of elite athletic training and continues to see wonderful progress. What I love most about Dr. Felch aside from his level of expertise is
his genuine concern for our health and his passion for healing our bodies. He loves what he does and establishes a wonderful rapport with
his patients.
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Ellyn and Tom D.
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Judith M. and Jim M. wrote:
We are a Foothill Chiropractic family. We both schedule appointments about every two weeks for tune-ups and more serious stuff when necessary. We enjoy dancing, hiking, and gym workouts. We are ages 60 and 72, respectfully, and Dr. Felch keeps our bodies going strong. Ken Felch is not just a terrific chiropractor, he's a wonderful human being. Check him out.
- Jim
After moving 85 miles north of Dr. Felch's office,
we've continued to drive to Los Altos twice a month for continued treatment. The decision to drive the long distance speaks highly
of our regard for Dr. Felch as a dedicated healer and quality person. Having seen many chiropractors over the last 25 years,
he's one of the best - highly skilled and confident,
personable and committed to life-long learning. Merely being in his presence has a healing effect!
- Judith
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My husband and I have recommended Dr. Felch to many of our family members and friends. In addition to being an exceptionally attentive and compassionate healer, he draws on an enormous breadth and depth of expertise to provide holistic care that we find to be extraordinarily helpful.
- Cheryl K., PH.D.
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