Reviews of Brown Chiropractic & Rehab (Gym)

Lucas Emms

Excellent treatment! After the treatment Dr. Brown took me through exercises ensuring I could do them the right way when I got home. He helped me not only to know how to stretch and strengthen to rehabilitate but also the breathing techniques!

Benjamin Ramos

The experience you will have when visiting Brown Chiropractic & Rehab is second to none! Dr. Porter Brown is an extremely caring, thoughtful and skilled practitioner. From the moment you walk in you will know that you are in good hands. I've had the pleasure of working with Dr. Brown previously and can attest to his dedication to having the most up to date knowledge available. All so he can provide you with the best relief possible! I highly recommend Brown Chiropractic & Rehab for all your physical health and performance needs!

Julie Zierle

I have always been skeptical about going to a chiropractor, but Porter is very professional and knowledgeable, making the experience extremely positive. He prescribes exercises and ensures you understand everything before you leave. I was having increased events where I'd lose feeling in 3 of my fingers, and after seeing porter the first time for this, he did an assessment and prescribed exercises. Two more sessions later, and I no longer have loss of feeling in my fingers. If I do, I have the exercises provided that help immediately, as well as links on my online portfolio with him that I can reference when I need to. I would highly recommend Porter Brown for your chiropractic needs.

Suzanne Tempelman

I highly recommend Dr. Brown to anyone looking for a thorough and knowledgable Chiropractor in the Thunder Bay area. He very clearly gears his treatments to the individual and spends time with you while educating you on what he is doing and why that specific treatment or exercise is beneficial. It is evident that he uses his skills, knowledge and experience in strength and conditioning along with chiropractic to create the best treatment, whether it is rehab from an injury or overall to help you move better in day to day life. I recommend him to many of my clients and have only ever received positive feedback!

Shelburne Family Chiropractic & Wellness Centre

I make sure to refer any of my patients in the area to Dr. Brown. He is thorough and brilliant. Does not cut any corners and makes sure to correct the flaws that left you in pain to begin with. If you're looking to leave your discomfort in the past, then do yourself a favour and book an appointment with Dr. Brown

Joel Simpson

Dr. Brown is a close associate. He is one of the hardest working and knowledgeable individuals I know. Whenever I have a patient moving or visiting Thunder Bay, Dr. Brown is who I will refer to.

Breslau Chiropractic

I've known Dr. Brown for a number of years now. He has developed and fine tuned multiple skills to better service the Thunder Bay community. Dr. Brown will fix the problem causing the painful condition instead of putting a band aid on it.

Quincy

Great treatment and with only a few visits I️ was able to get back to playing sports. Lots of knowledge and has great excersices to help maintain wellbeing after treatment

Robert Brommer

Dr. Porter Brown is definitely the most knowledgable and thorough Thunder Bay Chiropractor I've been to. Being an athlete, I appreciated his movement-based approach and his knowledge of sports medicine. Highly recommend Dr. Porter Brown to the Thunder Bay community!

Michael McKenzie

Porter is very knowledgeable and easy to work with! I would recommend him to anyone needing chiropractic or rehabilitation done!

Keith Jagger

I've been seeing Dr. Brown for nearly a year. I came in with signifiant neck and upper back pain, and he's worked with me from a desperate position of pain to a place where I hardly experience any of that pain anymore--and it's been mostly core exercises and confidence with pain management. I find that he's not interested at all in keeping me dependent upon spinal manipulation or his care. He really wanted me to get better. Highly professional and tuned into my personal needs. Can't recommend him enough.

Anne Pryhorocki

Very knowledgeable and professional. Dr. Brown answered all questions I had and eased my overall concerns. Thank you!

Cristin Parker

When I wanted to try a different approach to shoulder/ nerve rehab Dr Brown was more than willing to try alternatives. I’m already feeling an improvement after years of traditional physio that hasn’t worked. Dr Brown has given me part of my life back.

Eric Fredrickson

Dr. Brown has a thoughtful approach to promoting whole-self health and wellness. His genuine and caring approach to rehabilitation is second to none and the results speak for themselves. My experience working with Porter has been outstanding.

Kevin Anderson

Highly recommended, best Thunder Bay Chiropractor.

Brandon Dove

I've had an excellent experience with Dr. Brown with regards to movement and strength training exercises for lower back pain and plantar fasciitis. Dr. Brown is knowlegable, brings a modern approach to chiro and rehab which makes the sessions super fun and informative. He also brings great energy and enthusiasm to his practice and he has been a pleasure to work with!

Lauren Beach

Really appreciate the thorough and holistic approach!!

Katelyn Zen

Great chiro always working to keep up with the best practice approach. He's the guy if want to take to extra time to solve your problems!

Jennifer Bull

A unique chiropractic approach, who goes above and beyond for his clients! I have enjoyed collaborating with Porter on several clients and will be continuing to refer to him in the future!

Janet Northan

Over the past 3 years I have gone to Porter for a variety of ailments including shoulder, back and ankle pain. In all cases I felt I was in control of my health and Dr. Brown was facilitating my journey back to health. He politely and professionally questioned, assessed and then provided me with reassurance and taught me exercises that I could do at home or at the gym. I am 60+ and feel he is a trusted care provider who will help keep me going strong for many years to come. I highly recommend Dr. Porter Brown to help resolve any musculoskeletal aches or pains.

Logan Gerwing

Best experience I have ever had at a Thunder Bay Chiropractor. He was super thorough, and evaluated all of my sports injuries. He made me feel great about my old knee and shoulder injuries. Also, no more sore neck and back! He gave great exercises as well, which was a first. I suggest him to all looking for a chiropractor in Thunder Bay.

Steven Johnson

Thunde Bay needs more health professionals like this guy. Really takes the time to understand your individual needs.

Michael Angelle

This is my first review ever. The first time I've ever felt the need to write one, if that gives you any inkling of the gravity of how I feel about this. Please read my entire review to get the whole story. I have been to a chiropractor before in another city and if I was close enough to my previous chiropractor then I would certainly return because every time I went to my previous chiropractor I would get instant relief every time, and it was far cheaper! My first impression of Dr. Brown came from these reviews. He had 100% 5 star rave reviews before my post. Next, I scheduled an appointment for an hour and a half away (no walk in). So at this point I was less impressed than my previous chiropractor which could handle their customer's volume. So then I arrive at the location which was difficult to find even with google maps. I arrived 10 minutes early and had to walk from 1 block away to avoid paying for parking. Dr. Brown was 5 minutes late (no biggy). He shook my hand and from then I felt like I was in good hands. Dr. Brown is the type of person who I would want to befriend. He's very charismatic and everything he said made me feel like I came to the right place. I arrived at 9:30 and was out by 11:00, so hopefully that gives you an idea on how long your first visit will take. This was much longer than my previous chiropractor. My previous chiropractor had at least 15 people in at a time with 3 licensed chiropractors rotating to patients around the room. Still yet I would never be in the office for more than 20 minutes (including a 10 minute automated massage table). My previous chiropractor's office had x-rays to pinpoint the problem area. Dr. Brown took lots of time to pinpoint my problem area. His approach was much gentler than my prior experiences. He did 4 or 5 small adjustments that did not give much relief. Next he gave me lots of physio and stretching exercises to do for homework which is posted along with this review. The writing is his prescription and the tally marks is how many times I executed the exercises. I had initially intended to go in at 8:00 as a walk in and be out by 8:30 feeling better. I did achieve slightly better mobility after the visit but I still could not perform my job. Therefore I stayed home from work and focused on the prescribed exercises. I did the exercises religiously, every time I thought about it I would do it. I count 62 tally marks which is way above and beyond the prescription. So the total cost of my visit to Dr. Brown cost $80 for his initial fee, and 1 full day of work which is like $100 for me. So I literally returned one of my wife's Christmas presents to visit Dr. Brown. The next day I woke up in extreme pain as I did the day before. I was worried that I might have to return another present to go to another doctor's office in search of relief. Instead I had my wife (not a chiropractor) perform the sort of adjustment that my previous chiropractor would do which gave me instant relief and I returned to work. Dr. Brown told me that my previous experience of chiropractic adjustment was "ancient" and that his way was better, as he laughed at what I described from my prior chiropractor and he attempted to drag their name and methods through the dirt. My reason for this post is so that others can be armed with as much knowledge as possible and hopefully Dr. Brown reads this and can grow and be more successful. So the bottom line is that I deem Dr. Brown as a good hearted person that is just inexperienced, and far too expensive for someone who's as poor as I am, and I was not impressed with the results of my experience. Sorry, for the bad review Dr. Brown, I seriously wish the best for you, but you just didn't cut the mustard.

Frederic Ostrosser

My experience with Dr. Brown was fantastic. I came to him with chronic lower back pain, and Dr. Brown was able pinpoint the problem, prescribe me with preventative exercises, and now I am pain free! I would highly recommend visiting Dr. Brown!

Cathy Skinner

My experience was only positive. In addition to fitting me in on short notice, Dr Brown was very thorough and kind. He also followed up the following week to see how I was doing (since I live out of town and was only in Thunder Bay for a week), and sent a very comprehensive report to my hometown chiropractor - which was very appreciated. I would highly recommend Dr Brown!

Mitchel Van Ramshorst

Very knowledgable and professional service

Corrina Whybourne

I injured my IT band four months before I started seeing Dr. Porter Brown. I saw many other professionals in an attempt to get back to activities I love like running and hiking. Other people were able to help manage the pain, but I was still never able to do the amount of activity I wanted. Dr. Brown gave me the confidence to trust that my body wouldn't get injured again. We worked on building strength and finding ways to decrease the pain while still running. He was knowledgable, kind, and welcoming. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Greg Carr

My experience with Dr. Brown has been great! While softly reopening their facility, Dr. Brown has put safety first and assured a clean, safe environment for my training and rehab needs! I feel well informed and revitalized after each session! I would highly recommend the Brown Chiropractic & Rehab clinic for anyone in need of safe, professional care! Thx again Doc’

Laine Rogers

I've been to them all and this is the best in town.

Ryleigh Smith

Dr. Brown is the first chiropractor I have ever been to and I sought out treatment for lower back pain after the birth of my second child. Porter made sure to thoroughly explain treatment and made sure I was comfortable with everything within our sessions. Fast forward to a year later, I could not be happier with where I am in my treatment. I am pain free and working towards getting stronger in my training sessions, which are well planned out and informative. Porter is personable, knowledgeable, and professional. My whole experience over the last year working with Porter has definitely made a positive impact in my everyday life. I am thankful I was referred to him and I will not hesitate to refer anyone to him in the future.

Clarke Loney

I am profoundly grateful for the services provided to me thus far from Dr. Brown. It's obvious in the course of his treatment that he continues to educate himself according to what each patient presents him. He is incredibly patient, kind, thorough and an expert at his craft. If you're expecting a traditional "back-cracking" only approach, you won't find that here. Dr. Brown's methods of treatment are unique, involve exercises, stretching and breathing techniques. One leaves his office after each appointment with a sense of calm as a result of the confidence and trust he encourages. I recommend him whole-heartedly.

Amanda Bacvar

Dr. Brown is a remarkable chiropractor! With hesitation at first seeing a “chiropractor” Porter made sure I was absolutely comfortable with all treatment and training in my recovery. I’ve been seeing him for over a year now and I could not be happier with my treatment, training and how I feel. He is thorough with my training sessions, and documents my progress or setback, so we are prepared for the next session ahead. I would not hesitate to refer someone to Dr. Brown. His treatments and training are based on an individual basis and he educates you, so you understand your injuries and how to safely treat, exercise and train to recover. There is no doubt on his knowledge and skills. He goes above and beyond to keep your health and strength at its best!

Cameron Reid

Knowledgeable, friendly, and engaged in his work. Excellent experience thus far.

Jessica DeHaan

I went to see Dr. Brown after injuring my low-back 6 months prior. I was hesitant to make an appointment/see a professional as I didn't want to be told that I wouldn't be able to continue my active lifestyle. Upon a recommendation from a trusted friend in the field, I made an appointment. He not only eased my hesitations; he was open and willing to work within my lifestyle and assured me that with the right rehab/strengthening I could continue on - pain free. Dr. Brown was professional, knowledgeable and thorough. Overall, a very collaborative and well-rounded experience, which I appreciate!

Alyssa Mervin

Porter has been so valuable in my chronic back pain recovery. I have had a significant reduction in pain, improved mobility, and improved ability to engage in daily activities, which has improved my quality of life. I have done multiple treatments for my back pain (massage, acupuncture, many other chiropractors, etc.) and this has been this only treatment that has provided me consistent and permanent results. I am so thankful I was referred to Porter. He makes trying new exercises very easy to engage with and makes you feel very comfortable trying new things. He is very well informed, consistently researching and staying up to date with the recent research and studies ensuring he is providing best practices to his patients. He is very transparent, informative, and collaborative. I couldn't recommend someone better.

Mike Doromko

Exceptionally knowledgeable, mobility is the focus of treatments. Easy to talk to and listens to my goals for treatments! Always look forward to my appointments!

Lori Tollefsen

Love Doctor Porter Browns approach to care and whole body health. Great office hours for availability. I wish I could get there more often.

Melissa Covello

I received excellent treatment and advice during my appointment with Dr. Porter Brown. From start to finish, I felt welcome and my concerns valued. I have a new lease on life now.

Hunter Tollefsen

Suffering from lower back pain I was recommended Dr. Brown and was not disappointed. Dr. Brown is very thorough, prescribing me with exercises that truly help and heal my back.

Adam Lamers

I visited Dr. Brown for some shoulder pain and he conducted some tests to pinpoint the pain. With a few simple take-home exercises that I did daily, I have not had any problems with my shoulder in over a month. I loved the movement therapy option that Dr. Brown provided as a way for me to heal myself. 100% recommend going to see Dr. Brown for any of your chiropractic needs!

Jevon Hagens

Fantastic! His focus on strength training fixed my 4 year chronic back pain issue. I now do the exercises he taught me at the gym regularly. I’ve been to countless other physio and chiropractors over last few years and he’s by far the best.

Ron Frost

Dr. Brown is fantastic to deal with. Very professional and personable experience. The facility is top notch as well. I have been working with Dr. Brown for several weeks now and my plantar fasciitis is feeling fantastic. Dr. Brown provided me with a program of exercises that I could do at home in between sessions. I strongly recommend Dr. Brown's services!

Shane Macey

Amazing Chiro. Excellent with rehab work

Justin B

After a 10 years of chronic lower back pain, I can happily say that I am pain free. After a plethora of specialist, books, scans and therapies, I had almost conceded to a life of limited mobility and agony. Dr. Brown was attentive, invested and optimistic. He corrected many misconceptions I had about my back and pain while also correcting some of my movements. His treatment plan for me was a combination of education and strength/movement training. I feel stronger and more confident than ever with the information and tools I have going forward. Highly recommend!

Brendan King

I saw Dr.Brown while visiting Thunder Bay this summer. After experiencing a few other chiropractors in the area, I feel as if his skills, knowledge, and compassion for his work are second to none. Truly one of Thunder Bay's best chiropractors!

Riley Brydges

One of the most knowledgeable, passionate practitioners I've ever had the pleasure to coming across. Dr. Brown not only treats injuries but through his thorough assessment uncovers improper movements and gets to the root cause of your ailment. Leaving his clinic you'll not only feel better, but you'll have a greater understanding of your own body and how best you can optimize your health. Thunder bay and area you're lucky to have this outstanding, evidence-based practitioner at your disposal. Toronto will miss you!

H Conrad

Coming in with debilitating sciatica pain, Porter was able to help me immediately. He was knowledgeable, kind, calming and truthful. I left the office that first appointment with some tools: a few positions that were able to give me some relief and comfortable, the reassurance that I had the resiliency and self awareness to cope, some great resources to read about back pain and a PLAN. As he supported me through this challenge, I appreciated Porter being collaborative with my “care team” and continually ensuring I understood his assessment and direction. Porter gave me the tools I was looking for to keep moving forward to regain my previous activities. I continue to work with Porter and am very grateful for his professionalism and expertise.

Jason Hetherington

Great experience all around. Dr Brown gave me some rehab exercises and reassured me my back pain was nothing serious. We did one or two more appointments and my back pain had resolved itself. I appreciated his honesty and knowledge.

Trevor Harris

Highly recommend Dr. Brown. Hands down he is the best. Not only is he friendly and welcoming, but the knowledge and treatment he has provided me with is unmatched. Trust you will receive the treatment you need.

Joseph Michalik

Excellent Chiropractic and Rehab facility. Dr. Brown is knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him for anyone experiencing back pain or who wants to learn more about movement patterns to help prevent future injuries. 5 stars!

Anik Malabossa

Very personable and really knowledgeable! Amazing service !