Testimonials
If you don’t think chiropractic can help ease your pain, please read these unsolicited testimonials about Northgate Chiropractic...

“I've been a regular patient of Northgate Chiropractic since 1995. I have a regularly scheduled appointment once a month for maintenance. Last Friday night, I felt tightness in my lower back after spending several days driving for about four hours a day. About 30 minutes later, I had a back spasm that felt like a hot knife and doubled me over in pain!”

“I iced it over the weekend, then called Dr. Lindauer to schedule an appointment the following Monday. After just one adjustment with accompanying ultrasound therapy, the pain was completely gone. Thank you, Dr. Lindauer! You're a life saver – and a back saver!”
– Gil Zeimer, San Rafael www.zeimer.com

“This is my third success story with Northgate Chiropractic. I came in this time with extreme pain in my upper back and was having a very hard time functioning in my daily routine. After 7 visits, the pain has subsided and I feel great. From a pain score of 10 to a score of 0, that's results! The doctors at Northgate Chiropractic are the best and go above and beyond at all times. Thanks!”
– Ryan Anderson, El Sobrante

“I used to have back pain and now I don't. Even in my twenties, I had back pain, but it wasnít until my forties when I had what you could call a 'real' episode that put me out. At that time, I had no idea whether or not chiropractic care would help, but I did know that I was immobilized by pain and I didnít like it.”

“I must confess, one of the main reasons I chose Northgate Chiropractic was because it was down the street. However, I keep coming back because Dr. Lindauer has been keeping me in great condition – NO MORE BACK PAIN. Some people express skepticism in chiropractic care, but I know what a big difference it makes. I feel great.”
– Margaret Stawowy, San Rafael

“I want to thank you for helping me in my time of need. I am free of pain, thanks to your treatments. I am also in the process of getting in shape.

“Someone once said, 'If you care at all, you'll get some results. If you care enough, you'll get incredible results.'

“Thank you for caring enough!”
– R.B., Santa Rosa

“Thank you very much for all you have done to help me achieve my goal of becoming self-supporting by adding massage to the services that I offer my clients. This has been a monumental year for me, and I am grateful for your part in it.

“Your constant support and care is very meaningful to me. You are a great doctor, and a thoroughly delightful person. I look forward to our continuing relationship.”
– Michelle Ercolini, San Rafael

“Dr. Lindauer:
I had a shoulder pain for almost a month. I couldn’t take pain pills without a doctor’s prescription because of my severe allergies, so I saw Dr. Lindauer because I knew she could help me with my problems. She treated me for almost two months now and I feel great. No more pain and I can do my normal activities.

“Thank you, Doctor!”
– Theresa Inocencio

“Dr. Lindauer:
There should be more people like you!
I wanted to say thank you for taking such great care of me.

“Because of how wonderful you are, I have been here with my family and friends for 13 years longer than I would have been, if you weren’t listening to how I felt, and if you didn’t call a neurologist to have me checked out further, I would have died today 13 years ago.

“So I wanted to say thank you for caring for me and all your patients holistically. All my love and thanks,”
– Sommer Hart

– Virginia Andersen

“I have been coming here for five years and they have corrected the pain in my legs, back and shoulders. I highly recommend this type of treatment—the Activator—for anyone who has any type of pain. I come here now for maintenance so these pains won’t recur. It’s the best my legs have felt.”
– Klara Larsen, Age 90

“I have suffered from neck, back and carpal tunnel syndrome for several years. On my first adjustment, I immediately noticed that I was able to turn my neck to switch lanes while driving... something that I was not able to do for years! After the third adjustment, I am able to sleep through the night without waking up with tingling and numbness in my hands.

“My neck and back feel great. I have more energy and I feel better than I have in years! I highly recommend Dr. Lindauer and Dr. Donaldson for chiropractic care. It has changed my life!”
– R.B., Marin County

“After receiving neck therapy treatments, the severe neck pain was completely relieved. After the fifth treatment, the neck returned to normal.

“I high recommend Dr. Lindauer’s chiropractic treatment center.”
– Howard E. Trites, Novato

“I had three major falls over the past year and used my left arm to brace myself for each. Over the past two months, I couldn’t raise my left arm and I had constant shoulder pain. I finally saw my general physician who thought the problem was caused by stress. I saw a Yellow Pages ad for Northgate Chiropractic and Niele was wonderful on the phone. On my first visit last week, my left arm was virtually useless and I rated my pain in the 9–10 range. Dr. Lindauer correctly diagnosed it as an irritated, strained rotator cuff. Following her treatment, the pain level lowered dramatically in just one week of treatment to a 1–2 level.

“I can now raise my arm above my head with no pain. I even went Zydeco dancing last weekend! I feel extremely lucky to have found Dr. Lindauer and will continue my wellness program with her. I have personally experienced why her practice has received such high awards and can’t recommend her enough!.”
– Marcia Mills, San Rafael

“On June 23, 2005, we were rear-ended by another car. Both of us suffered painful whiplash and neck injuries. Four days later, a friend from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce referred us to Northgate Chiropractic.

“After nine visits over three weeks, our neck and shoulder pain have gradually dissipated. Our conditions are improving with each visit and we’re feeling much better. My son says Dr. Lindauer is ‘awesome.’ I say she’s ‘simpatica’, compassionate and understands what her patients are going through.”
– Hidilberto & Omar Rivera, Fairfax

“I believe in chiropractic so strongly, I also want it for my children. When my son Xavier was only 15 hours old, we brought him to Northgate Chiropractic because he could not turn his head to one side. After a few months of therapy, he had full movement of his neck.

“Our daughter Angela has been in chiropractic care since she was two weeks old and has been coming to Dr. Lindauer since she was 1 year old. Our kids get fewer colds; and when they do get one, they get over them more quickly.

“I (Claudia) received chiropractic adjustments throughout my pregnancy, including the day after my son’s birth. I now have maintenance adjustments once a week. My husband, Roy, has been a patient for three years now with Dr. Lindauer.

“Every one on the staff at Northgate Chiropractic is very tolerant of our schedule with two young children. They are always flexible to accommodate our whole family.”
– The Asprer Family, San Rafael

“I have been in chiropractic care for lower back pain from working at a restaurant since 1998. Separately, I also had a shoulder injury. Within months of each injury, regular office visits to Dr. Lindauer and therapy administered by her staff helped my pain disappear. I highly recommend anyone with back pain to visit a chiropractor today for professional help—especially Northgate Chiropractic. The longer you wait without consulting an expert, the worse it will get.”
– Esvin Diaz, San Rafael

“I had a bad fall in 1992, resulting in terrible lower back pain. It was so severe I was not able to move my head to one side. Within a week of consulting with Dr. Lindauer, I felt relief from the initial pain.

“Today, I only need one maintenance appointment per month to ensure that my spine is aligned and that I remain pain free. Many people don’t know the benefits of regular chiropractic care. It has made my life a lot more pleasant.”
– Jeri Hutchinson, San Rafael

“After a car accident in Los Angeles about 12 years ago, I moved to Marin County. My level of pain level increased until I began treatments with Northgate Chiropractic. After a few months of office therapy with Dr. Lindauer, my hips relaxed, my neck and shoulders returned to normal, and my migraines disappeared. She really knows what touch therapy to use on my skull, because she alleviated my sinus problems. too.

“Then, I was in another car accident. While it was minor, I still had pain, and in just one week, I am so much better. Now, I’m on a maintenance program of two to three visits a month. With this regimen and a regular exercise program, I hold my adjustments better between visits.”
– Alison Marshall, San Rafael

“I had suffered from scoliosis as a child and have been in chiropractic care for over 20 years now. When I moved from Concord to San Rafael in mid-January, 2005, I was very impressed with Northgate Chiropractic’s personalized care. I’m currently on a one-week maintenance schedule for spinal alignment.

“Over the years, I’ve been to good and bad chiropractors. I didn’t feel that other chiropractors helped me… but I think Dr. Lindauer and her staff are great!”
– Eli Curwin, San Rafael

“I was suffering from Trigeminal Neuralgia and was in horrible daily pain. I was taking over 10 Vicodin a day as well as Legretol and Neurontin and nothing seemed to help. I made a last-ditch effort after seeing many doctors and dentists, I thought it couldn’t hurt to try our chiropractor. Dr. Lindauer adjusted my face and neck and I has an instant decrease in pain. I will never be able to thank Dr. Lindauer enough.”
– Sherl Baldwin, Sonoma, CA

“17-mile Half Dome hike and no back pain. I’ve been a patient of Northgate Chiropractic now for 10 years. During that time, I’ve suffered through a series of sports injuries that included pinched nerves, strained muscles and arthritis. Dr. Lindauer and her staff have quickly, efficiently and painlessly adjusted my spine to drastically decrease any pain or discomfort. They truly care about their patients’ health. Now, through monthly adjustments—or more often, if needed—I maintain my spinal health and live pain free.”
– Gil Zeimer, San Rafael, CA

“For the past 15 years, I’ve frequently had severe headaches. Sometimes my headaches would last 3–4 days and become so severe that I’d develop nausea, and all the drugs in the world wouldn't stop the headaches. I’ve taken Excedrin, A.S.A., Tylenol, Motrin, Toradol, Valium, Flexiril, Vicodin, and Compazine, but still had headaches. After a few weeks of treatment I stopped taking all the heavy stuff, and after a few months I am virtually headache free. My stiff neck has also been relieved. Thank goodness! No more debilitating headaches.”
– Margaret Fink

“I’d developed a terrible craving for sweets! Dr. Lindauer could always tell when I had overindulged. It was always hard saying no until I started using the carbo-blocking supplement Dr. Lindauer recommended. To my great surprise, I totally forget to go to the candy drawer. It’s now empty and I don’t miss sweets at all!”
– Marion Smith

What other Doctors say

“Thank you so much for helping me regain my knee and gall bladder health—good adjustment, good insight. Thank you also for the great care and for giving me such good advice.”
– Dr. Nancy