Healing Stories

"Sarah takes care of my entire family. I teach Pilates, my husband rides several hundred miles a week and runs ultra marathons. We have two kids ages 5 and 9. Sarah keeps us tuned up an also helps us with a specific injury or illness when we need that. Sarah has managed to accommodate us all wonderfully. She is super gentle with the kids - really respectful of their individual needs. The whole family loves a trip to Flourish."

" I just LOVE Dr. Sarah and so do my kids. I started seeing her for general physical recovery from the past seven years of motherhood (two pregnancies, five total years of breastfeeding, lots and lots of carrying little boys, and nowhere near enough sleep). I had noticed that my posture had really worsened under these physical demands and that it was just time to focus some attention on my own body - something I highly recommend for all mothers! I've been seeing Dr. Sarah for about five months and I am feeling SO much better. Some results are easy to recognize - better posture, improved flexibility, far greater range of motion in my neck - but perhaps what I like best is the overall sense of increased ease in my body. I am a runner and like to be physically active, so it's important to me that my body feels good. Before seeing Dr. Sarah, it didn't really register just how out of whack I had gotten.

When I mentioned to Dr. Sarah that I was often tired because my younger son (almost four) has always been a terrible sleeper, she said to bring him in for an evaluation. I was a little skeptical (and maybe even a little fearful) but when you haven't slept for nearly four years, you get a bit desperate for some relief! Dr. Sarah has adjusted him about a dozen times so far, and he is sleeping like a champ almost every night. No kidding! Now if that isn't a testimonial for parents! Dr. Sarah's work can be a gift for the whole family!

Dr. Sarah is intelligent, intuitive, compassionate, and very real. She LOVES what she does, but I don't feel like I'm getting the constant sales pitch. She uses her skills to bring real change to your body, but she also gives you space to live your own life. I can't recommend her enough!"

"I met Dr Sarah as a way to help my teenage daughter recover from an old bicycle injury. We visited orthopedic surgeons, massage therapists, rheumatologists, physical therapists and another chiropractor, who all wanted to heal and fix the problem. Sarah took the time to listen and learn about my daughter's body. She was one of the few practitioners who loved the challenge of working through old issues to bring my daughter to an almost pain free daily life. She can now participate in school sports and sit through an entire day of rigorous college prep classes. I started seeing Sarah when I learned that sinus and hayfever issues could be healed. As an intensive care nurse in a busy hospital, I can not afford to be sick. I have stopped gobbling advil and sudafed to alleviate the headaches, back aches and hip pain that I had attributed to stress and being 40. I have stopped eating sugary foods and don't feel deprived in the least! I have almost totally weaned my coffee habit, but still like my one cup of Pete's before my third day in a row of work. I sleep well and feel great when I wake up! My short temper has waned and I don't feel as agitated. Sarah's practice is just logical. If we can unwind the pressures of the spinal cord, we can allow total functionality and better living. Sarah continues to have a positive professional attitude, and encourages families to come in for adjustments. Ironically, my three children have inherited my spine, and all are benefiting from this amazing treatment! Thank you Sarah, and thank you Kim for keeping the front office running so smoothly!"

"My family had a rather dramatic introduction to Dr. Sarah. Our 6 month old was having trouble eliminating since birth. It was to the point that we were told he was going to need a colon biopsy. Someone suggested trying chiropractic care. My brother discovered Dr. Sarah when he broke his arm and I remembered his comment stating she was "more then a chiropractor...she's a healer". On our first visit she was checking our baby and said, "His sacrum is subluxated." She made the adjustment and he has not had a problem since!!! It has been almost 2 1/2 years and my husband, 6 yr old, 3 yr old and myself have been seeing her regularly. Her care has diverted us from illnesses, maintained our immune systems (we are not getting sick like we used to in the winter) and helped our overall emotional and mental well being!! We can go to our appointment in various states of mind and I notice that every time we come out we're a happy, settled little group!! Thank you, Dr. Sarah"

"Where do I start? I am 43 and from 30 to 41 I had chronic back problems that stopped me from doing just about everything. You know those days on end of looking at the ceiling because standing up just hurt too much.

One day I was walking through the mall and saw a booth Sarah had set up and by some stroke of luck I decided I had tried everything else so why not chrio? So I did and it's been great ever since. No more weekends on the floor, no more getting out of the car or a chair in pain but most of all just not having to think of my back every time I do something.

Being in Sarah's care has been a gift as I now mountain bike, hike, work in the yard and do just about every normal activity you cab think of. I can say that going to Flourish has been one of the best decisions I have every made and suggest that even if you don't have a chronic problem its worth going just as preventive maintenance as every adjustment just releases all your stress and rebalances you so that when you walk out of there its like a new start in life.

Sarah has created such a beautiful space at Flourish as you just feel it from the moment you walk in. And who could forget Kim as every time she has such a warm and happy smile and is always willing to help in anyway. Ladies thank you so much for being in my life."

"As the son of an orthopedic surgeon, to say I was skeptical about chiropractic care is an understatement. But when my occasional neck and back pain turned to chronic neck and back pain that was adversely affecting my life, I was willing to give anything this side of leech treatments a try. An ultra runner friend recommended Sarah and, determined to keep an open mind, I signed up for one her wellness packages.

A year later, I can sheepishly admit I have found some real physical and mental health benefits from my treatment with Sarah. For starters, the neck and back pain is all but gone. But there have been other physical benefits, as well. Sarah talks often of listening to one's body, giving it time to heal itself, and I have found that in Sarah's capable hands, it does just that. Sports-related injuries that I would have treated with medical procedures and drugs in the past now heal on their own, In short, these days I find myself spending more time doing the things I love and less time recovering from them.

Sarah is fond of giving my body all the credit for this turnaround, but I am pretty sure she has had a hand in it, too. Heck, she even talked me into partaking in a 21-day cleanse that cut my normally high cholesterol levels in half! (My doctor was so shocked he had me do the blood test again.)

It should also be noted that Sarah is a genuinely funny, compassionate woman who employs the nicest support staff you'll find anywhere in health care.

Granted, I remain skeptical about some of the chiropractic field's more extreme positions regarding vaccinations and medications, but that's not going to stop me from turning to Sarah and her staff to help keep my body on the right track. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to explore new and effective ways to stay well."

"I have experienced unexpected benefits from the eleven months of care I have had with Dr. Sarah. I value her opinion and knowledge so much because she is so intuitive and reads my body in a way that educates her ton he level of stress I am under both physically and mentally. She responds with the optimal adjustment for my body every time.

I expected to have less pain and more flexibility in my neck and spine, which I have gained. But I did not expect the mental and physical changes that have been inspiring and have greatly improved my quality of life.

I have been practicing yoga for 10 years, so flexibility has never been a problem for me. On the other hand, gaining and maintaining strength have been a huge challenge, my lack of ability to retain muscle development has created a significant inconsistency in body weight, poor posture (as a result of leaning and a fixation with joints and hypermobility), as well as sluggish metabolism and low energy. All of those symptoms have been drastically alleviated if not having disappeared since I have been seeing Sarah. I have not had the acid reflux I used to suffer from in months, the sour stomach or abdominal cramps and my system is more regular than it has ever been.

People often cite chiropractic care as a way of increasing flexibility, but I had never heard it referenced in relation to strength building. As a yoga teacher I have suffered minor injuries from demonstrating and adjusting and now I feel much less vulnerable to injury. I can even see the effects visibly on my actual frame and I feel them in my own yoga practice.

My overall energy no longer suffers drastic highs and lows and somehow within the past 11 months, I have unconsciously cured my addiction to caffeine and my sugar addiction is starting to improve- though that has more to do with willpower than the coffee cravings. My sleep has improved and it's easier for me to get out of bed in the morning and not feel the need to climb back in for a nap around 4pm. But what has surprised me the most is my improved awareness of my body. I am more sensitive to feeling my imbalances and am more aware the joint and muscle functions and relations. After being under the care of Dr. Sarah my intuition about my own body has improved, and my consciousness of the way I treat it. Also, as a yoga teacher I have become more aware of the muscular structure and imbalances in my students and can thank the influence of Dr. Sarah's conscious, holistic awareness and approach to health and the body.

On a side note massages from Kevin are absolute divinity and his treatment is a great complement to Sarah's. Kim is a pleasure too and keeps Flourish running smoothly."

"It would take way too long to say everything that should be said so I'm going to sum it up with this. GO! Dr. Sarah is awesome. The environment is relaxed and comfortable. It's just cool. GO! You'll be glad you did.

And if you think Chiropractic is a sham or just for patchouli oiled, wheat grass eaters you'll find yourself proven wrong. This stuff works. Go, see what it's like. It's way worth it."

"This is certainly a different feeling place than your sterile Dr.'s office style Chiropractic practice. It's a little like a wellness spa with really great knowledgeable staff.

Dr Sarah Scharf is skilled and intuitive and while it may seem like a big operation here, it still feels like a small one (if that makes sense). I'm looking forward to my new more healthy life and am already feeling a difference."

"I can't recommend Flourish and Dr. Sarah Scharf more highly. My back had "gone out" and Sarah helped me with the severe pain quickly - before the adjustment you can barely move, and afterwards there is motion and you wake up the next morning feeling like a week of healing has happened. She's got a great touch.

She also has a wonderful philosophy about getting past the putting on the band-aid and going beyond to make you healthier and happier on a deeper level. Your whole life can be better!"

"I would give more stars if possible..! I have been a client of Dr. Sarah's for 10 months and it has been truly life-changing. I am 39 years old, in perfect health and have no "back problems" whatsoever. Like many people in the Bay Area, however, I lead a very active lifestyle and have a very stressful job. Under Dr. Sarah's care, my stress level has been reduced dramatically and I feel a greater sense of overall health, happiness and energy than at any other point in my life.

Dr. Sarah has had such an incredible impact on my life that I have also brought my wife into her care as well as my mother-in-law and brother-in-law. My wife is currently 8 months pregnant and has been a client of Dr. Sarah's for 7 of those months. Her pregnancy has gone smoother than we could have possibly imagined and we are so looking forward to an amazing birth for our child. Anyone who is pregnant or considering having a child should look into the tangible physical benefits of chiropractic care.

I cannot possibly recommend Dr. Sarah highly enough for anyone... young/old, sick/healthy, active/passive... Her treatment will give you a renewed sense of energy, health and focus in your life that you may not have known was attainable."

"I'm shocked more people haven't written reviews for Dr Sarah Scharf and her incredible capabilities--she is the best! She's 100% committed to your total well being. I've had blood pressure and heart issues in the past and Dr Sarah was adamant she could help me..and she has! I started seeing Dr Sarah before I became pregnant but I'm now 8 months along and I've never felt better. She thoroughly explained the importance of flexibility and alignment of my pelvis to ensure a greater amount of room for my developing baby as well as a greater chance of the baby moving into the correct position for birth. I've also had zero issues with ligament pain or back pain which I attribute to Dr. Sarah's adjustments and care. Dr Sarah is incredibly knowledgeable and insightful. She has a professional manner and gentle tough. I highly, HIGHLY recommend her! Visit Flourish Chiropractic Studio--you won't be disappointed!"

"Flourish Chiropractic Studio is fabulous. Dr. Sarah really does care about my wellness, I'm not just a number. She has a beautiful spirit and knowledgeable hands. I look forward to my appointments and always feel great when I leave. I am so glad that I found her. Kim at the front desk is great too, I love her smile and positive attitude. I wholeheartedly recommend Flourish."

"Sarah takes care of my entire family. I teach Pilates, my husband rides several hundred miles a week and runs ultra marathons. We have two kids ages 5 and 9. Sarah keeps us tuned up an also helps us with a specific injury or illness when we need that. Sarah has managed to accommodate us all wonderfully. She is super gentle with the kids - really respectful of their individual needs. The whole family loves a trip to Flourish."

"My health and sense of well being has totally transformed since starting at flourish and having adjustments with Sarah. I have all the time in the world to "check in" with her before being so lucky to have her see where my body is at that day. Sarah is beyond talented and my five year old daughter loves having adjustments with her. I always feel like it's a treat in my week to step into such a peaceful setting and with such a healing and optimistic yet real person, deeply experienced and truly amazing. I have to also mention that the beat massage I have ever had was there with Kevin. I switched to flourish from another place, the other place seemed so not right. Flourish is total well being, and the music is always incredible."

"I've avoided chiropractors for most of my life, because I just hated that "cracking" feeling, but after a car accident several years ago, I found that chiropractic care helped me to heal.

I had been driving into SF to see my old chiropractor, but after being rear-ended again a few months ago, I decided to try and find someone closer to home. I chose Flourish because it was 5 minutes from my house, and also frankly, because it just looked so appealing, with a fresh, warm and colorful aesthetic.

I was so excited to learn that Jesse often subbed for my SF chiropractor and has a similar gentle but intuitive style.

Because of scheduling factors and my particular health issues I also started working with Dr. Sarah. What a find! She is awesome, warm, nurturing, confident in her adjustments, and most importantly, she seems to know exactly what to do to get my body feeling better.

The whole office is friendly, professional and really seems eager to make my experience at Flourish a good one.

I couldn't ask for better chiropractic care, and feel really grateful to have taken the chance of trying Flourish out.

I'm looking forward to trying out a massage with their in-house therapist, because if they are anywhere near the quality of the chiropractic care, I know I'm in for a great experience!

Thanks Sarah and team for your great work!"

"I am a chiropractor in Oakland and I refer all those seeking a chiropractor in Marin to Flourish. Sarah is also my chiropractor. and I LOVE getting adjusted by her. I recommend her very highly. Her skilled touch, her compassion, and confidence bring everyone she encounters to a place of ease. She is truly gifted and San Anselmo is lucky to have her and her amazing oasis of a studio."

"Upon entering the front door, a large quote spans the wall of Flourish.  'The power that made the body, heals the body'.  This statement really seems to exemplify Sarah Scharf's method of chiropractic, as well as her ideas on holistic well-being.  Her gentle & intuitive approach makes you feel more aligned physically and mentally, as well as helping you to become more intuitively connected with yourself.  She really helps you to understand what's going on with your body on a deep level, and how that's directly related to your overall sense of clarity and integrity, from the inside, out.  I can't recommend someone more highly than Dr. Sarah Scharf.  Look no further - Flourish Chiropractic Studio is your final frontier."

"All is right with the world inside the Flourish Studio and under the hands of Dr. Scharf.

Dr. Scharf is part of a gestault that heals from the inside out, circles all around and enters back inside your body in much better shape to receive wellness.The touch, the tempermant and the ability are a winning combo to put anyone on the road to wellness. As a medical professional, I am obviously familiar with traditional western medicine and I am also familiar with chiropractic care. Dr. Scharf is the blend of a mindful professional who takes all things into consideration when offering her expertise."

"Everything about Flourish Chiropractic Studio promotes health and wholeness. The studio environment is inviting, peaceful and warm. Dr. Sarah Scharf takes her time with each person and gets to know you and your body. She is knowledgeable and truly talented at listening to the body so each adjustment is slow and exactly for what is happening right then and there. She has helped me so much that I recommend her to all of my clients, from the skeptical to the fearful. Sarah is consistently kind and welcoming and will speak her professional opinion honestly and give you tools to promote your own healing. A great gift to San Anselmo!"

"I began seeing Dr. Sarah Scharf after stress and complicated grief began impacting my physical health - actually it had been impacting me for several years but went unrecognized. I have always utilized traditional Western medicine treatment as ailments arose, and wanted to try something different.

The Flourish studio is incredibly relaxing, and everyone is so incredibly nice and welcoming! I immediately felt at ease and opened up to Sarah during my initial evaluation. I must admit, though I thought chiropractic medicine would help with some neck pain and headaches, I was skeptical that it would do anything for me emotionally - I was wrong! We came up with a care plan together and over a period of several months, I came to realize the significance of the mind/body connection and recognized this was something really positive I was doing for myself.

Sarah has always made me feel empowered to make changes in my life, and with gentle encouragement - through chiropractic manipulation as well as words - has worked with me to promote healing. Clearing out some of the negative energy, I feel more equipped to handle stress in my life, deal with my grief, and make positive choices for my health and well-being.

Were it not for Sarah, I'd still be muddling through every day of my life."

"Because of scheduling factors and my particular health issues I started working with Dr. Sarah. What a find! She is awesome, warm, nurturing, confident in her adjustments, and most importantly, she seems to know exactly what to do to get my body feeling better. I couldn't ask for better chiropractic care, and feel really grateful to have taken the chance of trying Flourish out. The whole office is friendly, professional and really seems eager to make my experience at Flourish a good one.

I'm looking forward to trying out a massage with their in-house therapist, because if they are anywhere near the quality of the chiropractic care, I know I'm in for a great experience! Thanks Sarah and team for your great work."

"During my 36 week of pregnancy, my baby girl turned breech. Not wanting much medical intervention, I began seeing Dr. Sarah Scharf, who preformed a full array of chiropractic techniques open up my pelvic area, and gratefully, my little one went head down a few days before week 38. She was delivered a couple weeks later after a natural, complication free labor. I am so grateful so Sarah, as I feel she was instrumental in providing my daughter a peaceful birth. Her sensitivity, intuitiveness and sense of humor are combined perfectly with her expertise and professionalism. Her chiropractic office is like an oasis, very peaceful and healing. I am confident in recommending Sarah to anyone interested in changing their body, and, in turn, their life. She continues to work on my entire family, including my four month old. She is truly gifted."

"I walked into Flourish a few weeks after moving to San Anselmo (from the east coast) and told Sandy (one of the receptionists) that I was chiropractor hunting. Another client was putting her shoes back on in the waiting room and told me I could stop looking, I wasn't going to find anywhere more wonderful than this. She was absolutely right.

The entire staff has been kind, helpful, and clearly invested in the health and care of all of their clients. The massage therapy is amazing (Kevin is incredibly gifted), my appointments are always started on time and I feel well-attended to every time I leave.

And I can't say enough good about Sarah. She has taken excellent care of me, and is invested in my healing well beyond a simple adjustment. She is in tune with my life, energy, and needs, and responds accordingly in her care for me. She provides all of her clients with attention, patience and care, and in an environment that is incredibly soothing. I consider Flourish foundational to my feeling at home in my new community. Thank you Flourish crew!"

"Sarah is awesome. She was really there for me in a time of crisis. At 7 months pregnant my sacrum started hurting so much that I could barely walk. After two weeks of adjustments several times a week, the pain was gone and I could walk normally. Then I discovered that the baby was breech. Sarah used the Webster technique to open the pelvis so the baby could turn. I am happy to say that I am pain free, with a head-down baby getting ready to deliver!! Thank you Sarah!!!!!!!"

"As a practiitoner myself, I have high standards when it comes to holistic healing, and somatic-centered therapies. Sarah's studio is a standard to which other centers for healing could aspire. You can expect to be greeted by a warm heart, listened to by a sharp mind, and to feel safe and supported by conscious hands...................... you can expect to be changed for the better."

"Since I began my treatments with Dr. Sarah Scharf, I have been speeding towards my ultimate healing and it is with amorous gratitude that Dr Scharfs abilities within her Chiropractic profession are at their prime to advance the hearts and souls and bodies of the people in our community of Marin. Just about every other form of Chiropractic out there is out-dated. If you are one of the fortunate ones who has come into contact with Dr. Sarah Scharf, you are truely being offered your moment in time to heal and ascend into your true self."

"Sarah is a true healer. In addition to locating and addressing specific issues right away in a session, the presence and attention she shows during the process is really wonderful. I always have the impression I'm being relieved of years of accumulated patterns, traumas, and learned bad habits in every session so I can live my life more fully. I truly feel cared for with chiropractic care at Flourish."

"A little over a month ago I began a course of treatment with Dr. Sarah Scharf at Flourish Chiropractic to try and correct the many problems I have faced since I suffered a severe skydiving accident over 15 years ago. When the treatment began, I was walking with a severe limp and suffering from extreme knee pain as well as sciatica. The results I have gained from Sarah's care have been astounding. I am walking with almost no limp and the knee pain I have lived with for the past two years is gone. My range of movement has dramatically improved and the overall state of my health is better than it has been in many years. I can recommend Sarah with no reservations and the absolute conviction that she is the most effective chiropractor I have ever seen. For me, she has been nothing less than a miracle worker."

"As a first time chiropractic patient, I had lots of questions and concerns. I was a bit apprehensive about chiropractic and spoke with several different chiropractors. Dr. Scharf's philosophy really resonated with me. She patiently answered my questions and did a thorough health history evaluation. Her warm, professional persona and the her beautiful studio space really put me at ease. She takes the time to understand your patterns and your goals and does excellent adjustments, challenging while meeting you where you are. I'm really excited by the progress I've made under her care. The improvements to my posture and stress level are both quite noticeable . I'd highly recommend Flourish."

"Really didn't even think I needed chiropractic. I went in for a consultation, to check things out ya know, but I was immediately hooked. I was having minor neck pain which was my main reason for going in. Well, Sarah gives you more than you ask for in a WONDERFUL way. My body just was loosening up in places I didn't think were stuck. And my overall health just seemed to line up in many ways; it was the link that was missing if that makes sense. Anyway, Sarah is super professional, a great educator if you have ANY questions, and she is wonderfully compassionate. I wanted to lay on that table so I could be called those sweet names. Thanks Sarah for forever being a part of my healing process."