Reviews of Dr. Michael J. Foran DCCJP (Chiropractor)

helen alksnys

how do you spell relief? Dr Foran! he's magic... all these years i suffered for nothing... your assessment is detailed, the man pays attention, he's kind and gentle and listens to what you say. The adjustments are amazing (i had gone to chiro's who kind of guessed at the adjustments, leaving me wondering, whhaaat?) - Dr Foran is the doctor of geometry - it's all angles, babe, either you are in alignment or not.. and he's literally got the angles and measurements to prove it. Love yourself enough to do this, go here, get realigned in your body, let your life energy flow through you the way it is supposed to. You will be surprised and delighted at the difference to your quality of life. Truly :)

Kirby Browne

I was in the depths of despair when I read on an online forum that NUCCA could help with Trigeminal Neuralgia. The pain I was experiencing was catastrophic. It left me unable to care for my 1 year old son, love my husband or do my work as a yoga teacher. My life had stopped. I had a phone consultation with Michael as soon as I could. He was incredibly patient and thorough, answering all my questions and giving me ample time to process what I was about to undertake. I hung up the phone with a feeling of hope for the first time in months. I travelled hours away from my home and committed to six weeks of treatment in the hopes that NUCCA could help me. It took 3 weeks to start to see results. But once the adjustment had taken the pressure off the nerves and they had a chance to heal, the pain very slowly began to recede. I continued treatment for 6 weeks and I am ecstatic to say that my pain is almost completely resolved. I am back home now enjoying my family and my garden and the sunshine. Michael and Marie are wonderful, thorough and professional. I am happy to know that should my pain return in the future I can go and see my friends down south for an adjustment!

Elanor Bushfield

I simply love Dr. Foran. He is entertaining, fun, compassionate and he puts my spine in line (most important). His office Manager, Marie, is the most efficient, organized, effective person and she keeps Dr. Foran on schedule. The office is a pleasure to visit, and the care level is high! I send friends there and they have the great experiences as well as getting fixed. Thank you Dr Foran and Marie!

Dave Green

I have been under the care of Dr Foran for over a decade. He is the best NUCCA chiropractor in Vancouver and I have recommended many friends and colleagues to him who have experienced similar results. If you have chronic pain go and see Dr Foran.

Julia Montague

I've been seeing Dr. Foran for almost 20 years (since I was 12!). He has done wonders for a variety of issues I've had over the years from car accidents, etc. His method is very gentle but effective.

Healing House

I have worked with Dr. Foran for a number of years now. His adjustments are exceedingly helpful and his precision in care is excellent. I have received a great deal of pain relief from his treatments and would recommend others to seek Nucca chiropractic for their health and wellness needs.

Byron Scheffler

Dr Foran has helped me tremendously over the past three years, and since my MVA. Although my rehabilitation has taken time, and I still have a ways to go, I am very grateful for his help and expertise. I have received chiropractic treatments from others in the past, but I can honestly say that NUCCA is the way to go. In addition to my neck pain (one issue of many others) I have had chronic TMJ symptoms for a long time, and worsened by my accident. But Dr Foran's treatments have improved this specific issue when others could not help me. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr Foran to anyone who takes their health seriously and is seeking a chiropractor who can solve issues at the root and promote healing the natural way without the harmful effects of traditional allopathic medicine.

Donna O'Connor

Doc Foran makes such a huge difference to my mobility. The relief is often instant with pain and tingling I have when my alignment gets out of whack.. He puts it right!

Sue Sayer

Timely and everyone is gentle yet competent. Looking forward to road to repair!!

Merran Smith

I've gone to Dr Foran over the years for chronic next pain and always get excellent relief. I highly recommend him!

Steve B

Treatments different than I had expected , it works better than other treatments I have had before , xrays & test equipment confirm the results. If you live in Vancouver and have been in a Car Accident I definitely would not over look a visit here : )

Sumyunguy

Great adjustment once again. Feeling much better!

Carina Wickstrom

I began seeing Dr. Foran at the recommendation of my cousin. He'd been able to help her through back pain issues and migraines, and I'd been suffering from migraines for the first time in my life. Within a few treatments, I was getting relief from the headaches, and they have since stopped completely. Michael and Marie are so very accommodating and fit me in anytime I need to move my appointment.

M Pendleton

Reasonable, with concerns. Visited back in ~2010. No comment on the chiropractic work, but I personally felt the multiple head x-rays (full CT machine, not dental) every visit seemed excessive, so I stopped going.

William Nugent

Dr. Foran is great at what he does. He is very knowledgeable and cares about his patients.Seeing results and pain relief after just a few treatments. The NUCCA practice is something that everyone should know about.

Lora Keady

Dr. Foran has helped both me and my daughter with everything from headaches and vertigo to a sore knee!

Laurie

Thank you so much for my adjustment yesterday. my knee si SO much better. It no longer feels swollen and I can bend it beyond 90 degrees without the pressure. My hip is better too. Hardly any pain at all and I can twist my torso to shoulder check when driving again. And all from your work on my atlas. Once again I am amazed.

Suzanne Stockwell

Always helps me! Always wonderful service! Great people! Very accommodating

Andrea Barrett

I have nothing but great things to say about Dr. Foran. I came to him because I was suffering from TMJ issues and wasn't able to open my mouth wide enough to eat a sandwich or an apple, and I was in pain every time I would try to eat. I had tried so many other things like acupuncture, ART, osteopathy, massage, night guard, etc. I really went to him as my last hope. He is fantastic at explaining what exactly he is doing and why, and he always checks to see if I have any questions about anything at all. I'm so happy to say that after only around 2 months of treatment with Dr. Foran, I have no pain in my jaw at all and can open my mouth wider than I have been able to for the last 12 months. I am beyond thrilled with my results and I can't thank Dr. Foran enough. I highly recommend him, without a doubt.

FD

Number ONE in pain management. NUCCA Chiropractic must surely be the cure for the opioid epidemic. Immediate relaxation of bone and nerve crushing muscle tension. Also Dr Foran provides the most helpful communication(s) over all other doctors & practitioners I've seen.

Daria Alavidze

even after one adjustment I was finally able to go to bed, fall asleep, sleep peacefully all night and wake up refreshed in the morning. Before that it was an excruciating sharp pain every night. Terrible torture every night, driving me insane! It is incredible what a relief NUCCA care can bring. Very grateful for everything Dr.Foran has done to me!

Jamie Onwood

I have been seeing Dr. Foran for 8 years now and have found NUCCA care the most effective method in dealing with headaches. Dr. Foran has been very accommodating in regularly fitting me in at the last minute as my schedule is often unpredictable.

Faith Rostad

I was reluctant to visit a chiropractor as I have had negative experiences in the past. Cracking has never worked for me. A month ago I came to Dr. Foran after my friend urged me to try NUCCA after her recent success. I arrived sceptical and after my first visit was very impressed with the X-rays and report on my condition. I arrived with one leg over an inch longer than the other, my pelvis twisted and one shoulder higher than the other. The X-rays confirmed everything I had been feeling after years of wear and tear from sports. After one session my leg length was down to 1/4 of an inch difference and the pelvis was corrected. Now after 4 more sessions I am completely equal. I never expected such quick and great results! I am impressed and feeling much better!

Daniel Holloway

Have been a long time customer and appreciate the non-invasive adjustments that I receive. No big cracking or crunching.

Carol Bogle

The NUCCA clinic is very thorough and Dr. Foran and Marie spend a lot of time getting to the bottom of the problem with pictures and xrays. They also asked the hospital for my MRI and CTScan. Expensive but hopefully worth it. Thank you.

Tricia Foran

I get adjustments regularly to maintain my spinal health due to regular wear and tear from my active lifestyle. I've also had some significant injuries, like falls, bike crashes and car accidents, and would be in rough shape without NUCCA chiropractic. I exacerbated one of these injuries this week after doing an online exercise class I hadn't done in awhile. My neck from my jaw to my shoulder blade was so enflamed, sore and throbbing on one side that I couldn't turn my head or lift it off of my pillow without using my hands to support it, and of course, pain. I made an appointment with Dr. Mike right away, and following my adjustment, I could actually feel the pressure and inflammation deflating like a balloon. The difference in a matter of hours was incredible. I had constant "7" pain and couldn't turn my head this morning, and now, I almost have full range of motion, and I'm almost pain free. I suspect after resting my heavy head overnight that I will not even remember that I had difficulties sleeping, turning and getting up due to paralyzing pain the previous day. The science and physics of chiropractic makes physiological sense- pinched nerves from subluxation cause inflammation and pain. Correct the misalignment, and the nerves will calm down and stop sending those pain signals to the brain. You can't beat a natural, holistic, efficient and efficacious treatment that restores balance and energy to the whole body using safe methods of calculated force and energy. To me, the evidence is clear: following an adjustment, my pain is gone, my function and my mood improved almost immediately, and my quality of life is reflected in 5 stars

R. Jamie

I've heard unpleasant stories concerning the doctor's EQ as well as the excess promotion of products at the clinic, but still decided to give it a chance. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed by the service I received. I found the doctor both rude and unprofessional, even though the receptionist was hospitable and very accommodating. I have no further plans to revisit this clinic and have decided to continue my treatment at another place.

Gail Holloway

I have been a patient of Dr. Foran for a number of years, and I am happy to highly recommend him and Marie. They are extremely patient and kind and always have time to listen to a person's concern. I get immediate relief with an adjustment and from time to time I have had laser treatment administered by Marie and I have found that very effective.

Gwilym Haynes

NUCCA is very different from regular chiropractic treatments, as if focuses exclusively neck vertebrae. I have found it to be extremely effective in treating severe neck and back pain. Dr. Foran's practice is a mile ahead of any other chiropractic service I have used before. He uses a number of specialized instruments to take accurate measurements of the alignment of the hips and shoulders and the pressure exerted by muscles on either side of each neck vertebrae. He also uses X-rays and laser-light therapy. In my first visit, I had three x-rays and three neck adjustments. Because of this, multiple vertebrae misalignments (that were completely missed by other chiropractors) were precisely detected and corrected. He also identified and corrected misalignments in my hips and shoulders that were causing my gait to be lopsided (again, this was missed by other chiropractors). Some degeneration of my neck vertebrae was identified, which I don't think would have been possible without the x-rays. I can now nip this problem in the bud before it becomes serious. Dr. Foran has also given me a range of exercises that have helped with my condition. All in all, I highly recommend this practice.

Matt Wilson

I was referred to Dr. Foran for concussion like symptoms. I wasn't really sure what to expect and actually had never heard of NUCCA. He confidently told me he could help me after reviewing my files and examining my neck at the first appointment. I will be forever grateful as Dr. Foran has helped me and continues to help me.

Sonia Raeisi

I was referred to see Dr Foran by the massage therapist that works above his clinic, I went for about 10 sessions, not only I didn't get better but also he is such a scam. My case was an ICBC case and from the very first day he charged me $500 then second appointment $600 and after that every time was about $150, I told him If possible let's do direction to pay so when my case is settled he gets paid, they agreed to it but I still had to pay $30 each time, which I was ok with, then he sent me for an unnecessary Private MRI, things seemed to be unusual, so I asked the receptionist for a copy of all my appointments, and I saw all these different charges, I understand that I wasn't paying them but there was no honesty and integrity, and the first few sessions seemed to help a bit but after that the treatment didn't help either. and now that I settled my case with ICBC my lawyer said that Dr. Foran charged you interest of 19% for balance owing which I wasn't aware of. Very disappointed!

Vineeta Minhas

I had been going through physio, chiro, acupuncture, rmt, etc. for almost four years before I found Dr. Foran randomly on Google. It was the best decision I could have made. In under a year, my health has changed dramatically and I feel so much better than I have in a long time. My migraines have decreased and I no longer feel pins and needles or stabbing pains. I am so glad to have found Dr. Foran and recommend him to anyone interested in improving their overall health.

Peter from Vancouver

I have been a patient of Dr Foran for many years. He and the office staff are great people providing a wonderful service to patients.

Conall Barr

After some very heavy work, work that 20 or 30 years ago would have been a piece of cake, I began feeling lethargic and lazy. That night a splitting head ache set in along with multiple joint pains (shoulders especially) and stayed for 2 days non stop. I could only sleep 2 hours at a time. At the time a didn't make the connection linking the heavy lifting to my pains, but having had Dr Foran treat me in the past, I knew I could count on him for at least the head aches. I made my appointment and was in his clinic with in a few hours. Laying there he began his gentle touch treatment to the left side of my neck. Although I could hear the adjustment, as always I couldn't feel a thing. Standing up at the end I felt light and comfortable. I don't know when my pain left but sitting in my car about to drive away I realized that my head ache had gone. I rolled my shoulders and felt free again. Absolutely amazing! Sometimes it takes a few days or visits for my ailments to go away, but this time it was as instant as you could want. In the world of take a pill for this and take a pill for that, it makes so much sense to have a chiropractor physically put back in place, what my physical labour put out. Conall Barr

Joon Park

A month after suffering a concussion and adhering to professional medical advice (rest, Tylenol for the pain, etc.), I began to notice that my symptoms were progressively getting worse (brain fog, blurry vision, anxiety, shortness of breath, etc.).Therefore, I did my own research and learned that NUCCA Upper Cervical chiropractic was very effective in treating concussion/post-concussion syndrome symptoms. From there, I ended up stumbling upon Dr. Foran's office on Google and immediately booked my first appointment. It's a decision that I know I will never regret. After just 3 weeks of treatment, I began noticing a SIGNIFICANT improvement in my symptoms. My breathing improved, my vision got significantly better, and most of my neurological symptoms were alleviated after just a short period of time. Henceforth, I am absolutely grateful to both Dr. Foran and Marie for the care they have provided me and for alleviating the suffering that my injury had been causing me.

Mitchell Wilson

I had forgotten what normal felt like. I suffered daily from feeling off balance and when I tried to work out/get my heart rate up, I would immediately get a pounding sensation in my head, resulting in a headache. I also suffered from daily anxiety which has now substantially reduced to almost none. From my first meeting and adjustment, I felt confident Dr.Foran would be able to fix my neck issue and get me back to feeling good. 6 weeks into my treatment now and I feel like a new person. I'm able to live life normally and not hold back.

Darren Gates

very thorough and efficient. Great job at being friendly and informing you at the same time. Felt better after first visit. Thanks!

Marie Lamey

I went to see Dr. Foran in 2003 for acute low back pain - I had bent over one day and couldn't stand up. I was only 33 at the time. My friend took me to his office the next day and he gave me an upper cervical (NUCCA) chiropractic treatment. I saw him every day for 4 days and was back to work on the 5th day like nothing had happened. I continued with treatment for chronic neck and mid-back pain as a result of a car accident some years before. I had been to a full spine chiropractor for several years and had found only temporary relief from these symptoms. Today I have no neck or back pain and headaches are very rare. Dr. Foran has helped me immensely with this gentle spinal correction and I am very grateful to be his patient and have this treatment. I only wish I had known about it sooner. I highly recommend seeking care from Dr. Foran as he is very passionate about his work and his credentials are excellent.

Forde Bradshaw

I have been to physiotherapy, acupuncture, general western medicine , natural paths and a host of other options to relive my pain and headaches. After my first treatment headaches and neck and back pain where reduced. After the second treatment headaches where gone. During the decompression treatments my pain was reduced again. I can stand up straight and walk with no pain plus my lower back feels great. I recommend Dr. Foran and Marie plus their clinic to people I know who are suffering like I was.

Marilyn Stockwell

Having had a serious neck injury years ago, without an adjustment over time my right arm and hand go numb, my back muscles twist and the pain travels up through my shoulder to my neck and I experience debilitating headaches. After Dr Foran adjusts me my body relaxes, I can sleep, write and drive without numbness, back muscles untwist and I am again free of headaches and pain! Thank you Dr Foran!

Carolyn Taylor

Dr. Foran went above and beyond the call of duty for me yesterday when he waited for me to arrive, after hours, just so I could get a much needed adjustment. I was in a great deal of pain due to a fractured ankle from falling and was seriously out of alignment. Dr. Foran truly cares for his patients.

D “Deb” W

Doctor Foran is the best nucca specialist . treated me for several years after a bad semi truck accident that caused severe neck injuries. I lost enjoyment of life and ability to sleep and work. Doctor Foran was my only hope to help with any correction to my neck and to regain enjoyment in my life. all the treatments were a huge success.. A highly skilled professional . I highly recommend this doctor.

MVS Lexus Acura

Amazing first session. Dr Foran informed me all the pain and suffering cause by my car accident and was more knowledgeable about my conditions. I've been in other accident with different therapy and I have never see the result I got from Dr. Foran. I will continue my session with him until I got better.

Chris Shin

I can't comment on Dr. Foran's skills and care as I never made it to my first appointment. I had been seeing a wonderful nucca chiro in South Surrey for a few months this year and when I moved back to Vancouver, I decided to try out Dr. Foran. When I first booked my appointment, I asked about his fees and the receptionist was rather evasive to answer, said she'd send me an email with all the information. I didn't think much of it at the time, though this is a red flag. A week later, I needed to reschedule my appointment, I called to ask if they had received my file from my other nucca chiro. When I inquired again about fees, the receptionist again made reference to an email she's going to send me, so I asked her plain right if she can give me an idea of cost and fees. She replied $750. I had to ask, 'Seven HUNDRED and 50 dollars?', which she confirmed hesitantly. The email I received contained an itemized list of cost and fees, which I felt were excessive and kinda ridiculous. I received a follow up email saying because I'd been a patient of Dr. Kanwisher, the revised cost would be $455 for the first appointment. This revised sheet showed that second appointment is $750 and third visit $150, all of which was crossed out (none of this information was in the first email). When I asked them to cancel my appointment as the fees were too high, the receptionist sent me a $130 consultation coupon to see whether it would help and I would keep my appointment. Yikes. Once again, I can't comment on Dr. Foran's skills, but the high fees and the lack of upfront disclosure about professional fees and the multiple discounting of his fees to get my business doesn't feel right, it makes me uncomfortable. I feel a misalignment here even before my spine has a chance for alignment with this chiro.