I have been coming to see Dr. Wayne Higashi for physical therapy and adjustments. The Therapy and adjustments have helped me greatly, with my CHRONIC BACK problem that I have had for years. Whenever I have questions, he takes the time to talk to me and make sure all my questions are answered. I have gone to other chiropractors, but their treatments did not help me. I recommend him highly to my friends. With the treatment that I have received, the pain in my back has been a lot more tolerable. I do recommend him highly.
D. H.
 
I have been seeing Dr. Laridaen for about a month, my range of motion has increased about 20 degrees. I am NOT in constant pain. I’ve noticed a decrease in my muscle cramps and pain. I do not have headaches, but I did before I started chiropractic care. Ana, Lauren and John have helped me with giving me great massages
 H. J.
 
I have been receiving treatment at the Mar Vista Institute of Health since the summer of 2008… primarily for neck stiffness and radiating pain on my left trap (something that I’ve been dealing with for years). Since then, my range of motion has greatly increased and my left trap muscle has improved… thanks to my adjustments and assigned stretches as well as exercises overall, my visits here have been great. The staff here is very professional, personable and knowledgeable in what they do.
L. L.
 
 
 My treatment here has been great. My range of motion has improved, I am not as stiff and my energy has also improved. I would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Laridaen, John and the rest of the staff.
  
 
A.H.
 
 
 
Its amazing what chiropractic care can do for your body I remember when I came for my first treatment I could barely stand up straight. But thanks to the staff and the doctors of “Mar Vista Institute of Health” I can enjoy life again!!
 
A friend and I got together about a week ago to paint a duplex owned by his father, to make a long story short, I couldn’t believe the stamina I had to help my friend with the job. It felt great to climb a ladder, carry paint cans and other tools without “Calf pain and Lower Back Pain”. I felt human again instead of a helpless person who could barely do anything a year ago. I think now I’m 85% better than last year. As long as I keep coming and doing my exercises and stretches, I know I will feel 100% gradually in the next few months!!!!!!!!!!
 
K. D.
 
I haven’t been able to sleep at night for over 10 years. I had been taking medications for over 6 years for sleeping, but it still didn’t take the problem away. Coming here has changed all of that.
 
I no longer need to take medications and I am sleeping like a baby for the whole night. Thanks to the wonderful staff here, I can say that I can fully enjoy a good night rest.
 G. R.
 
The chiropractor’s sessions are the best decisions and appointments I have made this year. I have procrastinated about coming back, in the past I cheated and neglected my wellness.
 
I feel better than the first day I came in. My attitude towards chiropractic care has evolved and I know that I need to keep coming in to get better.
 
 T. B.
 
 
The tightness in my lower back has eased up a lot. Also, regular massages and adjustments have made my neck and shoulders feel better, especially after working long shifts. Finally, I have had fewer headaches and they are definitely less intense. I think it all made my mood a lot better. Thanks!          
K. K.
 
Chiropractic care has helped me a lot. I had chronic neck pain and with the chiropractic care I feel so much better.
 N.P.
 
 
 
  
I have been treated over the last 1 ½ years and have seen tremendous difference in; my range of motion, the way I feel is the pain lessens as my chiropractor adjusts me. Since relocating to California from Minnesota, I have noticed small improvements, which were achieved prior, turn into huge improvements. I am so ecstatic about my new results!! My range of motion has gone from 40 to 60 degrees in my neck rotation! My lateral extension has stabilized as well as my pelvis!! I am so grateful and I praise God for my healing and for The Mar Vista Institute of Health!! Dr. Laridaen is truly one of God’s “Chiropractic” Angeles.
Thank you,
J. J.
 
After years of neglect to coping with slight discomfort and headaches, I decided to try chiropractic care to see if it’d help. Viewing the x-rays of my spine was all I needed to see as they showed I was in Phase 1 of spinal degeneration with the help of Dr. Laridaen I already feel better after a month of care. The staff is very helpful and friendly… couldn’t even have found a better office.
 S.B.
 
 
 
Over the past six months, I have felt a dramatic improvement in my overall flexibility and movement, as well as discomfort and pain.  My range of movement has increased to near normal and I feel much better overall.
 
A.G.
 
 
   
I came to The Mar Vista Institute of Health as a referral from my roommate. I was really hesitant about going to a chiropractor, but I have had upper back and neck pain for a couple of years. I was ready to get rid of it. Sometimes I couldn’t even sit through a movie because my neck would hurt so much. After being adjusted for a couple of times, I already feel so much better. I couldn’t believe I waited so long. I really enjoy coming here, not just to get adjusted, but also for all the friendly faces that work here.
 
Thank you!
   
J.K.
 
 
  
I can move my head while in traffic now without pain. I was unable to see cars in the blind side. I can see further on both sides which makes me feel more secure in my driving.
 
D.B.
  
 
One night I was playing racquetball and tweaked my lower back. Over that weekend the injury progressively worsened and by the 3rd day I could barely get out of bed or even walk. I visited Mar Vista for 4 straight days and Dr. Wayne and his staff gave me intensive therapy. For the next few weeks I came in once a week and also received two massages. A month and half later, I am now pain free and playing racquetball again! Now I do preventive stretching everyday, I feel great.
 
Thank you, Dr. Wayne, and Dr. Stephanie Higashi
 
K.T.
 
I had sustained a dislocated rib from a fall as well as a herniated disc, which I would not have known had it not been for the staff at Mar Vista Inst. of Health. Not only did they correctly diagnose the problem, but also they helped me achieve a full recovery in a few months. Had I gone to a Medical Doctor this injury would have been a life long problem for me. Thanks again to the kind and courteous staff at the Institute!!
  
C.G.
 
 
When I came to Mar Vista I had no strength in my right arm and had fairly constant pain. With the combined treatment of acupuncture, acupressure, massage and chiropractic, I now have full use with no pain.
 
I have also struggled with lower back pain for most of my life. While not perfect- can’t fix the disc that is already determined the pain is significantly reduced. My mobility has improved. Most importantly, I can now sleep at night without the constant pain and back ache.
 
Thank you team! You are great
 
C.L.
 
Changes have above and beyond met my expectations. I finally have strength and can build strength in my workouts. My energy level is 2x or more that when I came in with strained mobility. Something always hurt so I did not worry. Now when something hurts it is rare, so I take care of it.
 
 
Also I ask the Dr. about things I think are unrelated, turns out most are relieved with a treatment or she gives me stretches or exercise that get me back on track.
 
K.B.
 
 
I would like everyone to know, since I have been coming to Mar Vista Institute Of Health, I am doing wonderful. I could not even bend over. The excellent cure I have received has made all the difference in my overall health. I have increased my energy level, my hamstrings are no longer tight and I feel great!!!
 
 
D.H.
 
  
Since my first three-plus weeks of treatments at the Mar Vista Institute Of Health I feel I have taken the right steps towards a healthier life. One very noticeable change-apart from having less neck pain-is that I no longer have to urinate as often. I sleep more because of this and don’t go searching for a bathroom as often, when I am out and about. This was a big unexpected surprise and a relief! I’ve always been pretty flexible, so it is nice to see my range of motion improving. At the same time, the way Dr. Dana explains things to me is very helpful in reminding me how to move and comport myself in ways that do not interfere with good spine health. You could call it more “mindfulness” about my posture. Thanks to all for a great experience every visit at the Mar Vista Inst of Health.
 
 
V.F.
 
  
 
One morning I woke up with terrible pain in my left shoulder. I went to the Emergency Room, to make sure it was not my heart. For 1 month I went back to UCLA 3 times and was only given pain killers. Then my friend Denise who is a patient here as well, recommended I come to the Mar Vista Institute Of Health. I brought in my X-rays and found out how messed up my bones were. I started coming in 1-2xs a week to help with the pain in my shoulder.
 
I am now doing better. The flare-ups of pain lessened and almost totally disappeared. The adjustments, the electrical stimulation and ultrasound have helped so much. The first treatment I had in this office made a total difference, which is why I kept coming. I knew it was working for me.
 
I also had 1 massage, which made a big difference in my recovery.
  G.T.
 
 
 
My range is so much better. It’s as though I can feel my vertebrae morning shifting to the correct position, it’s a healing process.
 
 
L.J.
 
 
 
 “Why am I not as flexible anymore?” I asked myself as I completed a workout after a very exhausting day. I’d lay flat on my floor hoping for back relief. I would even ask my husband to hug and squeeze me hoping again for some relief. I even asked my 6-year-old son to massage my back! Then one day a free 5 to 10 minute massage was offered at my work. I signed up but thinking, “If they touch me the wrong way I am going to get a headache.” I was given a certificate for a free consultation and ½ hour massage. I redeemed the certificate and listened to them explain the findings on my aching back. I accepted the treatment plan, and now I feel FANTASTIC!! I’m working out and stretching like I did years ago. My energy and mood has improved very much. I’m very excited and look forward to coming in for every appointment.
 
Thank you Dr. Laridaen, Ana and everyone else at the Mar Vista Institute of Health….Karina T.
I am very happy because before treatment here my neck and hip would hurt me so much. Now I feel better because I can stretch out and move my neck more. I have felt better even to walk and I am still doing my exercises. Well more than anything I want to be well and my treatment works. It used to hurt to walk and now it does not.
M C.
 
 
 
Since I started coming to the chiropractor, my body feels stronger. There is less cracking. I feel like my body is improving with regard to movement and motion. When I feel tense at home, I use some of the exercise that my chiropractor teaches me at home to ease the tension and pain. Dr. Dana has helped me so much, her optimism and patience helps me keep ongoing with this program….
  
 
C.V.
 
 
 I would like to give thanks, a whole lot of thanks to the Mar Vista Inst. Of Health for the magnificent job that they did with my old body. I was full of pain and problems due the work that I do and though the years of abuse from myself, not giving my body the help it needed. I took the doctors recommendation of 50visits, and it was all worth it. The doctors in this office are magnificent. They have made me forget about my pain, which I thought would never happen.
 
 
 Virginia TelloV.T.
 
   
 
I truly want to thank The Mar Vista Inst. Of Health for giving me a new back and neck. If I never came in for an exam my problems would have progressed. I walked in with pain in my middle back, stiffness in my neck, and an imbalance with my posture. After the consultation and a plan executed just for me, I’m feeling better already, which is the honest truth. My advices for anyone is making sure you do the stretches or exercise that are given. If you follow the plan, your path of recovery is well on its way. The staff here is amazing and the chiropractors know there stuff.
 
 
 Thank you,
 
  
T.R.
 
 
                 I have lived with a lot of lower pack pain and with the chiropractic treatment I have felt good even thought there is still pain I have improved about 50% of what the pain was before. I will still keep doing what Dr. Laridan tells me to do so I can get even better. Thank you for all the attention you give me.
 
Its been a while since my back start to give me a lot of problems. Maybe more than a year and actually this last weekend it was my first try at the beach. Since I stop doing my regular blobbies but thank God and the big, huge, enormous help from my Dr. help I got it back and make it at the beach again and that was one of the fun more stories I’ll have.
  
Thank you Dr. Stephanie
 
D.F.
 
 
Since I began seeking chiropractic treatment my quality of life has improved. I find that I am less tired and sore after a day of work. The headaches that I used to get have all but disappeared. This is a must do for other teachers and people in physically demanding professions.
  
Thank you,
 
 M.P.
 
 
 When I first came in, my neck was always sore and I had a constant ache in my lower back. Since I do sports, this was increasingly hard for me, but after I started using chiropractic treatment, my neck rarely hurts and I am actually more it better, and my lower back also hurts less. I am so glad I went and got help before these pains became more permanent.
 
C.A.
 
  
I came in with headaches and now I’m doing better
 
J.A, Jr.
 
 
  
 
      I truly want to thank the MarVista Institue of Health for giving me a new back and neck. If I never came in far an exam, my problems would’ve progressed. I walked in with pain in my middle neck back, stiffness in my neck, and an imbalance with my posture. After the consultation and a plan executed just for me, I’m feeling better already which is the honest truth. My advice for anyone is make sure you do the stretches or exercises that are given. If you follow the plan, your path to recovery is well on its way. The staff here is amazing and the chiropractors know their stuff.
Thank You !!!!
 
 
T.R.
 
 
       I am very happy with my treatment and the results I am getting at Mar Vista Institute of Health. In the month that I have been treated my range of motion has improved dramatically and the pain I was experiencing when I first began my sessions is very reduced!
      Dr Larideaen has been great!! She’s very informative and really knows what she’s doing- Im very happy!
      Also the staff is wonderful. Everyone is so friendly and accommodating.
      Thanks for all your help!
  
L.F.
 
 
  
 
I’ve pretty much had a sore back since I was in high school. No one really ever took me seriously. If I had pain that immobilized me, I could sometimes get a massage, but usually people just thought I was complaining.
      As is turns out I wasn’t just complaining. I didn’t realize until I came to Mar Vista Institute of Health, that all the bangs and dings I’ve accumulated, (smacking my head into the street, car accidents) were causing an accumulation of damage that was pretty bad. I think I could turn my head maybe half as far as I should have been able to. When the doctors looked at my ranges of motion, they didn’t recommend x-rays. They asked me to please have them done, now, and of my whole spine. Not a fun feeling to have doctors looking at you with both surprise and concern all over their faces. Pretty much my whole spine was Phase II in its decent toward immobility. I was given a prescription of 52 adjustments (compared to my friends 30) and 12 one hour massages.
      I must admit, they had me at massage-prescribed no less! Now three weeks, 9 adjustments and three massages later, I can actually look over my shoulder when I back up the car. My neck and back don’t hurt nearly as much and my range of motion has increased 10 degrees on almost everything. All I can say is yay for neck pumps, neck cracking and Ana’s massages. Oh and of course, thank you!
 
 
J.K.
 
 
      When I got started, I had a constant, dull pain up and down my back, next and across my shoulders. Since starting treatment, I feel no pain and I feel more relaxed, flexible, and healthful overall. I love the individual plan for wellness. I follow the supportive doctors and staff! Thank You!!
 
 
A.N.
 
 
 
      Now I’m feeling better health wise. One doctor stated not to do exercise and this office states different. I think the exercise is the answer. It’s good to know of good health advice.
 
D.F.R