Santipadri Michael, DC

Dr. Santipadri is very attentive, kind and caring and also highly skilled. I’ve been very impressed with a lot of the things he had shared with me about healing. I’ve seen numerous chiropractors over years and I know my body well. He really listens to what I have to tell him, and that hasn’t always been my experience with other doctors. I really value that and hold it in high regards. He definitely knows what he’s talking about. He gave me many at home techniques and stretches i can do to help fix shoulder pain i’ve been having. His adjustment was easy and painless.
On top of that Dr. Santipadri is by far one of the nicest doctors I have ever dealt with. So many times I have been to a doctors office where I have felt like an opportunity to fatten their wallets, with Dr. Santipadri that was never the case, he truly cares.
I have been seeing him for 4 years now. Amazing chiropractor. He did wonders for me. I would refer him to all my friends.

Michael Santipadri is the deluxe swiss army knife of chiropractors. He is not a quick fix crack of the back kind of guy, but has a whole arsenal of tools to get your body back in alignment. In addition to spinal manipulation, Michael is well versed in soft tissue work (using Graston and Active Release Techniques) to get the kinks and instabilities out. This multifaceted approach helps restore the body for the long-​haul, so you don’t have to come time and again to see results.
With Michael’s care, every time I walk out of his office my mobility has increased off the chart. It truly makes a world of difference in not only my athletic pursuits but my everyday life. What sets Michael apart is that at every session he goes above and beyond what I have come to expect of an office visit. He takes great care in his patients, is amazingly thorough in his approach, and his answers to my questions are always informative and without any pretense.
Before my first visit, I had been hobbling and unable to exercise for a month due to a sharp pain in my knee that my doctor told me to rest, ice, and take ibuprofen. I went to see Michael, and it turned out it was actually not my knee at all, but an issue due to tightness in my hip. I lef tthat day able to move pain-​free and feeling completely renewed.
Having upped my fitness level to include triathlon and half marathons, I know I would not be able to achieve my goals without Michael’s assistance. I take care of my aches and pains with yoga, massage, and foam rolling, but continue to see Michael for follow-​up appointments for the occasional back, knee, hip pain I can’t address myself.
Having seen other chiropractors, I can confidently say that Michael is the best chiropractor I have been to. If you are an active person, athlete, or someone with dealing with pain I would highly recommend Michael!

Bottom line — if you’re an athlete with injuries or mobility issues, or someone who needs an amazing chiropractor, Mike is the way to go!
The longer version — Mike rocks. There’s no other way to say it. He’s awesome. I’ve been to a handful of chiropractors, massage therapists and others for some nagging hip, back and shoulder issues, and Mike is the first in a very long time that took the time to listen, and really cared about getting me healthy and mobile. I know he works with a lot of athletes (I’m an active Crossfitter), especially endurance/​running/​triathlon/​etc, and it really shows. He knows the types of injuries athletes get, and the best way to heal them quickly to get us back to peak performance.
I think someone else wrote this in their review also, but the treatments are a mix of chiropractic manipulation, Graston and Active Release Technique, which means that he can work on both your skeletal issues, as well as soft tissues. For example, most of my work with Mike has been a few manipulations, and a lot of ART/​Graston.
The results — well, I feel great. After a few weeks of work, my I feel fantastic and the aches and pains have all but disappeared. Mike taught me a number of stretches and gave me a long-​term plan to prevent recurring injuries. I occasionally see him for follow-​up appointments, and am happy every time I do, because I come out feeling better and more fit than ever!

Dr. Mike is the awesomest. Very patient oriented and really gets to know you. Oh and he knows his stuff. If your looking for treatment and not a deli line chiropractor go see Dr. Mike, you won’t regret it.

This guy is good. After shopping around Boston for the kind of chiropractic care I needed, I have hit gold. His practice is small, but I appreciate that he takes time with each patient, as opposed to the 10 – 15 minute adjustments that many practices have, where they are not thorough in their diagnoses, and don’t ask about what is bothering you and take time to find out why. After the initial consultation, he emails you a very detailed result of findings, with a link to online scheduling, a stretching guide, and a copy of the HIPPA and office agreements.
He even outlines your treatment plan and how often he recommends you go in for adjustments. His practice operates on the basis that he help you get to the shape that you want to be in, and then you as the individual monitor your progress with the stretches and self-​maintenance, going back to him as needed. I like this model because it gives the individual responsibility for well-​being and doesn’t scare you into feeling like you need to go for adjustments every couple of weeks for a long time.
The initial consultation included adjustments and lasted an hour, which is the most thorough I have had. I left feeling better immediately. He practices mainly with Active Release Techniques (ART) and Graston. A huge plus is that he educates the patient, explaining why he does certain things, and the exercise science and kinesiology of how your body works. He understands athletes, and has good knowledge about the issues that runners and other athletes encounter, which is a plus. A definite recommendation for athletes and even weekend warriors!