What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.89
Average wait time
4.94
Bedside manner
5.00
“Very straight forward and old school approach to chiropractic services I love it. Very knowledgeable and professional would highly recommend any of my friends and family to support John and your physical health.”
Jesse L.May 13, 2023
“Absolutely amazing! I was in a lot of pain. With consistent appointments and the help of Dr. Maher I was feeling relief with in a few weeks. A month and a half later I am better, and have full movement once again. I can't thank Dr. Maher enough for his care. Apts were on time and quick to respond to messages and answer any questions. ”
SDMore than 1 year ago
About Dr. John Maher
Valley Center Chiropractic and Holistic Care is Valley Center's "One Stop Natural Medicine Shop". My services include chiropractic, both traditional and super gentle "non force" activator methods (no "cracking"), as well as advanced Applied Kinesiology (AK).
About Dr. John Maher
Graduated Valedictorian, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 1978
Trained and Interned in Sacral Occipital Technic and Interdisciplinary TMJ Therapy 1979
Voted Best Chiropractor in San Diego, 1984
Founding Member Interdisciplinary Temporo- Mandibular Association 1991
Granted Diplomate Status in the American Academy of Pain Management 1991 (DAAPM)
Certified, TMJ Multidisciplinary Trauma Course, 1995
Graduate, IPS Health and Nutritional Counseling, 1996
Qualified Medical Examiner, CA, 1995 -1997(Q.M.A.)
Post Graduate Faculty in Anti-Aging, NYCC, Stonybrook, NY 1998-99
Co-Founder & V.P. of Research and Education, Doctors For Nutrition, Inc, CA, 2000
Health & Wellness Columnist, Dynamic Chiropractic, 2002
Co-Founder & V.P. of Education and Research for BioPharma Scientific, Inc, CA, 2004
Fellow, American Association of Integrative Medicine, 2006 (FAAIM)
Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, 2009 (BCIM)
Granted Diplomate by the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition, 2010 (DCBCN)
Graduate Nutritional Response Training (NRT), initial and intermediate levels, 2010 and
Currently in process of completing NRT Advanced Clinical Training
Awarded " Best Nutritionist ", 2015
Awarded " Best Chiropractor " 2015
Awarded "Excellence in Customer Service Award" by City Beat News, 2016
Recognized as One of Top 25 Chiropractors in the USA, by GHP Magazine 2017
Selected as “Top Chiropractor in Valley Center, CA” for 2018 by the International Association of Chiropractors (IAC)
Awarded "Highly Recommended" by Alignable, 2020
Awarded "Best Chiropractor", 2020
Dr. "John", as he is known locally, has been practicing in Valley Center since 12.13.2010 where he lives with his wife of over 42 years, Linda.
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Practice names
Education and training
- Cleveland Chiropractic College, Kansas City, Doctor of Chiropractic
Awards and publications
- Dr. Maher was Awarded "Best Nutritionist" in 2015.
- Dr. Maher was Awarded "Best Chiropractor" in 2015.
- Dr. Maher was Awarded "Excellence in Customer Service Award" by City Beat News in 2016.
- Dr. Maher was Awarded "Highly Recommended" by Aliginable, 2020
- Dr. Maher was Awarded "Best Chiropractor", 2020
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1205991213
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.89
Wait time
4.94
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. John rules, He's helped my pain in ways I can't begin to tell. After just a few treatments my pain is all but gone.
More than 1 year agoMC
Extremely well done. Sessions were on time, effective & efficient. Felt better immediately.
More than 1 year agoRG
Very straight forward and old school approach to chiropractic services I love it. Very knowledgeable and professional would highly recommend any of my friends and family to support John and your physical health.
May 13, 2023Jesse L.Verified patient
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January 23, 2023Kim P.Verified patient
Absolutely amazing! I was in a lot of pain. With consistent appointments and the help of Dr. Maher I was feeling relief with in a few weeks. A month and a half later I am better, and have full movement once again. I can't thank Dr. Maher enough for his care. Apts were on time and quick to respond to messages and answer any questions.
More than 1 year agoSD
My visit was excellent, my lower back pain almost dissapired with the 1st visit and now I can comeback to performance all my activities. Also my headaches dissapired too. I am very pleased. Thank you Dr. John M.
More than 1 year agoKF
Dr. John really thinks outside the box on trying to find the root cause of the pain. I like natural approaches to healing so this is refreshing.
More than 1 year agoDN
I've been coming to Dr. John for 4 years. He's absolutely amazing and goes far beyond any other chiropractor I've seen or known. He treats the whole body /the whole person(mind, body, spirit). I always leave his office feeling rejuvenated & complete.
More than 1 year agoSM
I highly recommend Dr. John. Prior to becoming his client I suffered from severe migraines, which physical therapy, medications & other chiropractors did not help. I've been seeing Dr. John for years and my migraine have disappeared!
More than 1 year agoAP
As a multi-sport athlete, I suffer from muscle pain and the occasional injury from my sports. Dr. John helps me recover quickly and provides me with both his care and the right tools to avoid having recurring issues in the future. He is the reason that I can continue to pursue my athletic lifestyle!
More than 1 year agoSP
I am a long time patient of Dr. John and am very grateful for all the help I have received. Dr. John is up to any challenge that has presented and keeps me out of pain and mobil.
More than 1 year agoJS
When I came to Dr John, I was very ill and also in pain. It is now two months(6 visits) later and I am pain free. My liver issues have also improved considerably...but most significantly, Dr John treated me with sensitivity and deep intelligence as I recovered from Lyme disease with his support and care. He is nothing less than amazing.
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Where is Dr. John Maher's office located?
Dr. John Maher's office is located at 28714 Valley Center Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. John Maher?
Dr. John Maher frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Chiropractic Consultation, Hand Problems, Pain Management Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. John Maher on their profile.
What languages does Dr. John Maher speak?
Dr. John Maher speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. John Maher in reviews?
18 patients have reviewed Dr. John Maher. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.89/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.94/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.