• Testimonials:

Know that he takes time, and just tell him if you need to be out by a certain time. He has continued to help me with other injuries and is a warm and caring doctor.

It's been ten years since I wrote a review for Rabbonni at Axis Chiropractic, and while my life has changed and my health needs have changed (and his office has moved up the street), the care I receive is still amazing! I do physical therapy and fitness training now with a trainer, but occasionally still need the support and competent adjustment that only a skilled chiropractor like Rabbonni can provide. He responds to my ever-changing back with a variety of techniques, like active release therapy, massage, or subtle energy work that calms my nervous system when pain or stress has me aggravated. Even if you've tried chiropractic in the past and did not have a good experience, you should make an appointment! Rabbonni is gifted, experienced healer.

I thought I wrote this review 5 years ago! Best chiropractor I've ever seen, has me back in shape within a few appointments every time (even when I really screw up my back doing flips and other things I'm too old to be doing!). I've paid out of pocket to see him when my company changed health care providers and it was worth every penny. Dr. Rabonni has a thorough understanding of an athlete's body and how things shift and move - and how to put them back into place (he used to be a professional skateboarder). If you have chronic back pain and have not had luck with other chiropractors, see Rabonni, it will  change your life

In medical school they teach us to be mistrustful of chiropractors and thus I've never been to one-- so when my neck and shoulder spasmed at 6am on a Friday morning, one week before my Medical Boards Exam, I didn't know who to turn to.  I literally couldn't move my head.  Every step I took caused me to yelp (pun intended) in pain.
As this has happened to me a few times before, I knew that medical doctors would prescribe me anti-spasmodics, muscle relaxants, and pain killers.  I needed to put in 12 hour days studying so being zonked out on meds was not an option.  Plus those treatments have never worked for me in the past.  I was so desperate I called a bunch of Chiropractors (at 6am) and Osteopaths in the area. 
Dr. Rabooni was the first (and only of the day) to get back to me.  He said I could be seen immediately.  I asked whether he thought I could help and he said "Yes I can help.  This is what I do for a living".  I felt so comforted by his confidence.  When I met him in person he had this same quiet confidence.  Very low key, but very professional.  He seemed genuinely empathetic to my pain.  I knew he would do his best to help.
After asking me some questions to figure out the root cause of the pain, I got on the table and he heated my back.  Then comes these electrodes that induce your muscles to basically give themselves a massage.  It felt like the best back rub I'd ever received--how do I describe the bliss--it was like a thousand tiny smurfs ice-skating on my back, cutting the tension as they landed their triple sow-cows.
The came the vibration part.  This super powerful vibration tool shakes your muscles into relaxation
Then came the pushing of the pressure points.  This is the part about Dr. Rabonni that impressed me the most.  As a to-be doctor it was clear to me that he had a spot on understanding of anatomy--much better than they teach us.  He'd pull and stretch and push pressure points as if he knew exactly where my back needed help.  
Then the cracking--he sort of torques your vertebrae back into place.  This part is what most people like the best.  It sort of freaked me out as I'd never been to a chiropractor before.  (When I went back the second time I asked if he would skip this part and instead of trying to convince me of it's merits or get defensive, he asked me about my feelings about the re-alignment and kindly agreed to avoid it.  In retrospect this is probably like asking a dentist not to hassle you about flossing but he was so kind about it--he didn't make me feel judged.)
At the end of the session I was in disbelief.  My pain had gone from a 9 to a 3-- a level totally manageable that would enable me to continue studying and take my exam.
When it came time to pay, it was more expensive than I'd imagined, 150$ for a 1.5 hour session.  But because I was no longer in pain I was more than happy to pay. SO WORTH IT.  I asked whether my insurance might cover some of the cost and Dr. Rabonni said he would find out.  He called me later and told me that they indeed WOULD cover it and thus my 150$ "credit" permitted me to have 3 MORE appointments without paying anymore.  What touched me so much about this was that he was going to get paid the same amount whether my insurance covered it or not, but he still went out of his way to try to save ME money and get me a few extra appointments--so this would only cost him energy yet he still did it out of dedication to his practice.  How generous.   Above and beyond.
Overnight the pain returned a bit, not to the degree it had been initially, but it still hurt. I came back for 3 more appointments.  By the 2nd appt. he'd brought my pain down to a 3 where it stayed until my 3rd appointment where he brought it down to a 2 and my 4th appt. I was just coming because the massage aspect felt so good.
He is an absolute miracle worker, a professional, and an all around caring guy.  I am sending my boyfriend and my best friend up to see him.  I want to shout from a mountain about how gifted he is.  He's absolutely changed my view on chiropractics and he's made it possible for me to study and take this huge, life altering exam.  I cannot thank him enough.  
Do your back a favor and make an appt. STAT.

Zarina Z.

San Francisco, CA   5/15/2012

I have been to numerous chiropractic appointments over the past three years and I am serious when I say that Dr. Rabbonni is the best chiropractor I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He was very flexible inbooking my first appointment and upon first entering, he greeted me with a smile and gave me a great breakdown of what to expect when working with him.  You can definitely tell that he loves what he does and has very in-depth knowledge of the subject.

Dr. Rabbonni was thorough in my diagnosis and asked pertinent, specific questions of where I was experiencing pain.  What distinguishes him from other chiropractors is his attention to detail, especially when it comes toaddressing the root cause (as opposed to the symptoms of pain).  He paid a lot of attention to my muscles and only after that, did he do the adjustments that I am typically used to.

I felt immediate relief after thevisit and will definitely continue working with him in the future.  He even called and emailed me to follow-up on how I was feeling after the visit - now THAT is signs of someone who actually cares about their patients.  Thank you, Dr. Rabbonni!

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Marci D.

San Francisco, CA   3/30/2012

 

I have been going to see Dr Rabboni since 2009, when I found him in my neighborhood.  He's rad.  Hehelped me recover quickly from a gnarly broken ankle incurred while playing a contact sport, and then got me back to 100% after being rear ended in a 3-car pile-up.  He's also great for when you just need general straightening out, real gentle but effective manipulation.  He takes time to really work with the soft tissue to get stuff where it's supposed to be, rather than just wrenching on you like some chiros do.  Cannot recommend him him highly enough.

 

I cannot say enough about how much Dr Rabbonni T. helped me out of the gnarly thicket of pain I was in from computer work and other insults to the body. He takes his time with his experienced techniques to explore the foundation of the pain (which is just a symptom, after all) and unravel it layer by layer. The results are much more long lasting than the quick adjustments you may get from other chiropractors. He really understands how parts of the body interact. Call Axis if you want to findpain relief, yes, but also if you want to build a pain-free basis for the future.

Super cool chiropractor who knows what he's doing! I have seen many chiropractors before, and I felt safe in the hands of Dr. Tacusalme. He uses several different types of bodywork that really help with the soft tissue issues associated with your spine being out of alignment. Bottom line is you get a nice long EFFECTIVE treatment from Dr. T! Highly recommend!

Miss M.

San Francisco, CA 3/31/2011

 

Sandra T.

San Francisco, CA 1/7/2010

 

I like Dr. Rabbonni because he is nice, funny and good at what he does.
I recommend my clients to him, when they are looking for chiropractic work. I have heard through our community he is fabulous with feet problems.

I especially like that his integrated care utilizes a variety of techniques or modalities. I recommend him!

KatF.

San Francisco, CA 8/21/2009

I have been going to Axis since I popped a rib years ago, 2004 I think. Rabbonni always helps with the problem and most important he uses heat and electric stimulation to loosen the muscle before moving the bones back into place. I used to go to a different chiro who basically did assembly line pops and I always hurt more after going. Axis is fabulous. He has a sliding pay scale to accommodate low budgets but is worth his full cost if you can pay it.

Holystrawberry S.

San Francisco, CA 8/7/2009

Mr. Rabbonni Tacusalme is not only chiropractor, but also a healer, who understands the whole picture of a human being not only on physical / structural level, but also energetically, which makes a huge difference in overall healing! I love his treatments where he can tell me exactly what is out of place and brings it nicely back together and energy can start to flow right away. I feel he spends lots of time with each patient, so your money is well spent on your well being you deserve! With my personal healing I also had an emotional energy get unstuck in my cervical spine, after he adjusted my skull, which most chiropractors never do, and which affected my healing on a profound level. ~

Dr. Rabbonni Tacusalme totally saves me. I train super hard in circus arts, fall sometimes and need to get back on my feet to training and my active life. When I get a treatment from Rabbonni he is spot on with his adjustments and I know my healing is speed up from his care.
I'm so grateful for him. I would recommend him to anyone, especially athlete. Have you seen his children, I know they get adjustments and they are bright, smart active kids. Really cool to see.

Heather M.

San Francisco, CA 5/26/2009

My family and I have been treated by Rab & his group for 10 yrs.

My tall adolescent daughter is a dancer & actress who sometimes experiences minor injuries in rehearsal and on stage. My partner is an avid cyclist always in training for one of his many competitive ride. The Axis colleagues are always responsive to sports related injuries whether on an urgent basis or when seen on regular check ups.

As an RN and doula I also highly recommend Axis Chiropractic for pregnant women. I refer my clients to him when they are experiencing
low back pain and wish to consult with someone with his expertise. In addition his ability to balance and relax new mums as they approach their due date is amazing.

I've seen many Chiropractors, Dr. T. fits the bill and is worth every penny. I'm a sports enthusiast; injuries comes and goes. He is intuitive and listens to you, your body and your concerns. I trust him with all my injuries. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIS WELLNESS VISITS TO STAY "IN LINE" AND LIMBER TO PREVENT INJURY.

Edgar G.

San Francisco, CA 3/16/2009

I remember coming here last year to get my back checked out after landing on my back from a recent snowboard trip. Dr. Tacusalme took care of me for a few weeks, and after that I felt a lot better. I'll be sure to be back if anything happens to my back.

 

trisha A.

Taylorsville, CA 2/16/2009

I do know the doctor...but I will review anyway because folks need to know about this natural healer with the sensitive talent he has required to adjust and balance a body. Dr. Tacusalme is a holestic healer and takes the time to understand his patients life. Admirably, his personal background is full of love and devotion to family which reflects in his dedication and commitment to his healing work. If you are serious about healing yourself.....let this man help you!

 

Colleen O.

San Francisco, CA 2/4/2009

I've seen many chiropractors over the years and Dr. Tacusalme is the best. He has what I call a "healer's touch". It's not just that he has a great grasp of biomechanics and the logistics of the body but his work is special in other ways. There's a quality to his adjustments that allow me feel more relaxed and balanced afterward than other chiropractors. I once sprained my ankle very badly; I went to Dr. Tacusalme and not a regular, Western-medicine doctor and he did a great job. The ankle healed beautifully... better than the other ankle that had been sprained in an accident a few years prior (and that ankle had been treated by an outrageously expensive orthopedic doc who treated me like a number). I recommend him to all my peeps!

When I saw Dr. Rabboni Taculsame, I had a lower back pain that my primary care physician thought I was "faking" as part of a workmen's comp claim. I made my appointment & Dr. T asked me several questions about my pain. Up until then I had never considered Chiropractic medicine. The Dr. made me feel comfortable & relaxed. After treatment we made a follow up appointment. Upon my return I explained to the Dr. that I still had the lower back pain. He thought for a minute and suggested that I may have an "internal" problem. I made another appointment with my primary care physician & I was admitted to the hospital for a C.T. scan. I was diagnosed with stage 2 Lymphoma. After chemo I am now cancer free. I truly believe Dr. Tacusalme started my healing process. Not necessarily thru his knowledge of Chiropractic medicine, but, his knowledge of the human body. Today's medical practice is so muddled in insurance & medical groups, it is so easy for your "primary care" physician to be more concerned with pharmaceutical salesmen & keeping records for insurance payments, that treating the Patient is secondary. If you are looking for a caring, patient & educated individual, then see Dr. Tacusalme.

I have been a patient since Jan 2008 and am eternally grateful that I found Axis Chiropractic. I have suffered from chronic back pain for about 15 years, the result of a congenital condition, and I cannot describe the relief and improvement in mobility/function my visits have given me..in my experience, I did not respond well at all to osteopathy (I persisted for quite a while when I was younger) and while I had some relief from acupuncture I felt it was treating the symptoms (ie. pain) and not the cause. I think it's important to point out that, as a research scientist with a Ph.D. in the biomedical field, I do not take decisions based on my health and well-being lightly (nor do I make uninformed decisions in the same context).

My initial visit was after a 10 hour plane journey where someone in front had their seat back jammed right into me (I am 6'5")...I could hardly walk when I disembarked and had a flare-up, including very painful back spasms..even walking and standing up straight was exceedingly painful...my back even completely locked up in bed that night and I could not move for several hours...it's acute pain and discomfort I wouldn't wish on anyone.

I started visiting Dr Rabbonni Tacusalme the next day and, in a short time, he helped me to recover 100% mobility. I visit weekly to maintain a healthy back and spine and I feel more flexible than I have in years. Speaking as someone who regularly interacts with medical doctors in their profession, I would say that Dr. Tacusalme is incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely seems interested in my overall health..much more than some MDs I've visited in the US revolving-door health system. Back pain is not easily remedied and one needs to be patient on the road to recovery...I have benefited enormously from regular visits in conjunction with the exercises he gives me to do at home...my visits include adjustments etc. plus comprehensively outlining what I should be doing at home/work to help maintain the good work he is doing. My posture has also improved greatly (although I think I could put more effort into improving that myself !)

He is an incredibly friendly guy (as are all the staff) and I always look forward to my appointments..he always makes an effort to fit me into his schedule. He was very upfront on pricing etc. from the very start (I think you should also have the very basic common sense to ask if you are unsure though) and I have no objections there...on a personal note, he and everyone else that I've met at the practice have the good grace to laugh at my terrible jokes..always a plus ;)

nick m.

Daly City, CA 8/28/2008

Linda and Peter W. San Francisco, CA 7/29/2008 Axis Chiropractic, with Rabbonni Tacusalme as the main chiropractor, is the most amazing chiropractor I've ever worked with (& I've had back & neck problems for more than 40 years, including both lumbar & cervical surgeries). He never forces anything, does a lot of muscle & tissue work, & has gotten things to move that no other chiropractor has ever moved. I've got 3 fused vertebrae & a titanium plate in my neck, but Rabbonni is able to work around that area & get movement in other parts of my neck. I also see an acupuncturist & an osteopath & talk to them extensively about my chiropractic treatment---all of the therapists are in agreement on how Rabbonni's work complements theirs. My husband has been seeing him for the past 3 years & also loves his work. I recommend Rabbonni absolutely & unconditionally--you'll be happy you went!!