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First State Health & Wellness
ChiropractorMiddletown, DE • 5 locations4.83
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Overall rating
4.83
Wait time
4.80
Bedside manner
4.93
Insurances accepted
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103 Patriot Dr, Ste 105, Middletown, DE 19709


Today, Apr 22 – Tue, May 5
Insurances accepted
99% of patients have successfully booked with these insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
5 office locations
First State Health & Wellness (2 of 5)
18585 Coastal Hwy, Unit 26, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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First State Health & Wellness
Winner of over 20 Reader’s Choice Awards, including “Best Chiropractic Office,” "Best Acupuncturist," and "Best Massage" as well as two-time recipient of the Better Business Bureau of Delaware’s “Torch Award for Business Ethics”. We have also received the Best of Coastal Style Award for Chiropractic and Acupuncture in Sussex County for multiple years. We offer our patients a variety of services to help each individual on their own personal road to recovery and health.
With five locations, First State Health & Wellness makes it easy for patients looking for a chiropractor in Delaware to find what they need. For over 40 years, we have helped patients reach their health goals. In addition to chiropractic care, we offer the following services:
Acupuncture/Cupping
Massage Therapy
Nutrition
Whole-Body Cryotherapy
Rehabilitation
Cold Laser Therapy
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.83
Wait time
4.80
Bedside manner
4.93
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I have been seeing Dr. Mahoney for 18 years. He doesn’t excellent job of adjusting my spine and my extremities.
January 11, 2022Beverly C.Verified patient
Dr John is fantastic. I would definitely recommend the practice in the future.
October 4, 2023Charra B.Verified patient
Staff awesome! Dr. Mahoney is an excellent chiropractor!!!!!
December 9, 2020Barbara B.Verified patient
Doctor was polite and explained everything I needed to know. I felt comfortable, heard, and safe. He provided me some helpful stretches for me to do between adjustments. My visits were wonderful!
November 25, 2023Ferris V.Verified patient
Dr. Mahoney has been treating me for over 15 years. He listens carefully and remembers what we have talked about on other visits. He is very straight forward in explaining what is happening in my body.
November 15, 2021Beverly C.Verified patient
He had reviewed my records prior to the visit which shortened my time in the office, was friendly and made me feel like I was very important and my issues were his concern.
October 3, 2021Edna C.Verified patient
I have been going to this office for several years!!! I always recommend this practice to my friends and co-workers!!! Great Staff, nice office!
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January 13, 2021Barbara B.Verified patient
Knowledgeable, informative,
I felt better after leaving, knowing how treatable and manageable my pain is.
October 26, 2022James David (jd) R.Verified patient
I think Dr. Mike is great & I consistently notice my improvements and feel better after each visit.
SKVerified patient
Excellent. Explain every part of process. Very thorough in treatment Would highly recommend
WDVerified patient
Dr. Cohen listened carefully to the problems I was having and knew right away what and where the problem was. He set up a plan of action on my first appointment and had me scheduled for the next appointment before I left the office!
July 3, 2025Natalie F.Verified patient
EVERYONE AT FIRST STATE HEALTH AND WELLNESS VERY FRIENDLY AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. I WILL CONTINUE TO COME HERE. RECOMMEND FOR EVERYONE NEEDING CHIROPRACTIC CARE!
DBVerified patient
Dr. Mike is awesome. He cares and is very considerite of the pain you are in. I feel so much better since I started coming a few months ago being afriad of chiropractors.
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awesome Doctor
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March 19, 2022Shelagh T.Verified patient
Professional caring staff, Always quick to service your needs and make recommendations to heal issue for the future.
SMVerified patient
Great, Doc is helpful. Working toward being pain free even if not helping me manage my pain.
UMVerified patient
This place has saved me many times! Excellent staff, Dr. Briggs is the best.
JBVerified patient
Very professional but also easy to talk to and to have a conversation with.
JCVerified patient
Great experience very friendly staff, answered all of my questions. Highly recommended.
LMVerified patient
I love it here! Dr. Briggs and the whole staff are awesome.
JBVerified patient
Always friendly & welcoming staff. Top chiro in the state.
DKVerified patient
Everyone was extremely helpful and caring. The doctor was very thorough and answered all my questions. I was happy and satisfied with my first appointment .
July 30, 2025Frances C.Verified patient
Dr. Briggs was simply amazing. Yes, I was in pain when I left because this was my first visit, but I definitely felt the difference once I got home. I cannot wait to resume my treatments. I am looking forward to the positive results!
December 20, 2024Lakeya L.Verified patient
I love this place. Very Great Service!!=)
JWVerified patient
The group is always inviting when you come in and throughout your visit. The doctor/group is very accomodating when it comes to scheduling. Always feel welcomed and much better when I leave.
MWVerified patient
I was seen quickly. Services were excellent.
DOVerified patient
I have always been satisfied with my visits. The staff is friendly and very welcoming. They are knowledgeable and always explain what they are doing. I have recommended several people to come and receive treatment.
JCVerified patient
Great!
RSVerified patient
Very helpful an makes life easier to deal with.
DWVerified patient
Br Briggs is very professional during visit, He's easy to talk to and makes me feel very comfortable. I would recommend him to family and friends.
KPVerified patient
It's very, very helpful; wonderful.
STVerified patient
Friendly, effective and efficient.
BCVerified patient
Helps ease the pain. Enjoyable experience.
DMVerified patient
Excellent. Staff is kind and welcoming. Dr. Briggs significantly helped to get rid of my neck pain. I'll definitely keep coming back.
ESVerified patient
Awesome.
MDVerified patient
I am always helped promptly and with great care. Everyone in the office is warm & friendly and genuinely kind. I will always come to this office while I live in Delaware!
MBVerified patient
The entire staff is friendly, greets you by name, and portrays a positive attitude from the moment you walk through the door to when your appointment is over. Rich and Dr. Briggs bring a fun aspect to every session and explain exactly what they are doing and how it affects your body. You can tell every patient enjoys their visits by the smiles and laughter when they are checking out. Would 100% recommend!
LTVerified patient
Very professional, great customer service.
FMVerified patient
Relieves my low back pain and neck.
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Reaccomplished what I wanted to accomplish.
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After every visit I feel like something was done.
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Awesome.
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Always excellent service!
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Fully satisfied.
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I had a lower back problem with pain and stiffness. Using tools of acpuncture and adjustments my pain level decreased overtime. I give full credit to my visit to First States.
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