Board-certified chiropractor Judah Thissell is driven by a desire to help you heal faster. He is devoted to your service because he knows how challenging recovery can be. Dr. Thissell is committed to provide help for people who want to live active lives without drugs and surgery. He is here to attend to your needs with a caring touch in a nurturing environment.
Now you can achieve more in your life with our unique approach. Experience increasing strength, endurance, agility, and balance. Be free from pain, stress, tension, and weakness. A clinical study showed that 87% of you will experience immediate relief of muscle spasms after a chiropractic adjustment.
Now you can achieve more in your life with our unique approach. Experience increasing strength, endurance, agility, and balance. Be free from pain, stress, tension, and weakness. A clinical study showed that 87% of you will experience immediate relief of muscle spasms after a chiropractic adjustment.
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Dr. Thissell lives in Boston with his wife, two sons, and daughter and he loves the vibrant active culture here. Dr. Thissell remains thankful to you for the opportunity to attend to your needs in the welcoming environment at Whole Health Chiropractic. Dr. Thissell chose to become a chiropractor because he needed to share the same healing effects that he experienced as a patient.
At Whole Health Chiropractic, we believe that the power to heal comes from within. Our approach is to find and eliminate any obstacles to maximize your body's healing efforts. When your spine is in optimal condition, your body can better adapt to it's environment. This ability to adapt leads to improved function when engaging in the daily activities in your life.
Everyone's health plan is unique. We are committed to learn everything about your plan's chiropractic coverage and we'll let you know how it works in simple terms. We accept assignment for the plans listed above; we wait for the payment so you don't have to. You may contact us to provide your policy details and we will verify your eligibility for you.
Located in the heart of Boston on the corner of Newbury and Berkeley streets steps from the Arlington T Station. Now accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Tufts Health Plan*, United Healthcare, Allways Health Partners and auto insurance. No problem--we maintain competitive rates so you save 30% compared with the national average.
Reviews (25)
Abdul Nomad
Sep 14, 2021
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Daniel Horgan
Jun 14, 2021
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Hyelim Cho
May 15, 2021
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Dr. Judah Thissell is the most knowledge and effective Chiropractor that I've ever seen. I have had neck pain for several months before I started seeing him and the relief of my neck pain following visits is remarkable. And he always gives great advice and suggestions such as stretches and better posture. Plus, appointment scheduling/rescheduling/canceling/payment, all are so convenient!
Sanying Cao
Apr 29, 2021
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Dr. Thissell has been very helpful, and I would highly recommend him! My health condition is getting much better each time receiving his professional treatment. Dr. Thissell is very knowledgeable and has lots of suggestions about maintaining a healthy state after treatment. For me, it takes 1-2 weeks to decrease the pain and then a few more weeks to consolidate. Now I'm doing great without further help thanks to the suggestions about sitting, biking, and exercises.
Allie Stern
Mar 07, 2021
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Dr. Thissell is great! He takes the time to get to know you as a person and listens to what your issues are. He focus on muscle tissue work and adjustments which always leave me feeling refreshed and relaxed. He takes the time to explain why a certain area hurts. This is my first chiro experience and I couldn't have asked for a better chiropractor to care for me!
Mikiko S.
Feb 27, 2021
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Tom Gottlieb
Feb 15, 2021
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I am fortunate and grateful to have discovered Dr. Thissel. He does not have a one size fits all approach; I always feel the work he does on my trouble spots is individualized. His understanding of body systems is vast and he explains problems with memorable analogies and anecdotes. He's the rare provider who never seems to be having a bad day.
Jennifer W.
Sep 28, 2020
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I have been seeing Dr. Thissell for a number of years, and he really is the best chiropractor I have worked with. He's very attentive and knowledgeable, and loves sharing his knowledge to help patients feel their best. For me, he does a combination of traditional adjustment & pressure point massage in the trouble/tight areas, which helps a lot with the lower back, hips & shoulder areas. He also teaches me stretches & daily habit improvement tips to target the specific problem areas. Once I had a very bothersome pain in my left shoulder blade area and it only took 1 session to feel
Florbotti Bottinelli
Jul 04, 2020
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I am very impressed with Dr. Judah Thissell professionalism and the level of genuine caring he has for their patients explained the processes and the benefits of getting adjustments. I’ve had neck & back pain thanks to his fantastic work; my problem has been almost eradicated. I am pleased with my experiences with him. Book an appointment; you won’t regret it.
Iri A.
Apr 20, 2020
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I have been going to Dr. Thissell for a few years now and I would highly recommend him. I usually go 1-2 twice per month and I book through the online booking systems which is easy to use. Dr. Thissell takes the time to listen, is friendly and professional, and explains things in detail. He shows genuine interest in my problem and takes into consideration my lifestyle. He offers tips for brief exercises I can do at home and sends out emails with videos that I can do when traveling. I recently tried a telemedicine session with him for the first time and I was grateful that he was willing to offer
Wilson W.
Apr 21, 2019
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Dr. Thissell is truly a gem! I was initially skeptical about going to a chiropractor due to my colleagues' experiences, but my qualms were immediately assuaged the moment I walked into Dr. Thissell's office. During my first visit, Dr. Thissell took the time to examine and explain my diagnosis, and thoroughly walked me through each step of the process. He was incredibly accessible and responsive to any questions I had, and even recommended some home exercises I could do. Another thing to add is that if you do not have the financial means to afford the co-pay fee for each visit, Dr. Thissell
Sarah M.
Aug 21, 2018
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Bruno P.
Oct 31, 2017
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After only one session, I feel so much better. As if hundreds of pounds had been removed from my back. Judah Thissel listens carefully to your needs. His approach is a good combination of gentle and firm movements to address muscular tensions, and joint problems. I saw several chiropractors in my life (in California, in the UK, in France, in NYC, and also in Boston). He is by far the best.
I recommend him in the highest possible terms.
I recommend him in the highest possible terms.
S. B.
Jul 11, 2017
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Dr. Thissell is super, super nice. He is very knowledgable, and always makes you feel comfortable during treatments. I love having my neck cracked and immediately feeling better walking out of there. The reason I am only giving 4 stars is that he is always, ALWAYS running late, which is kind of a bummer when you pick a specific appointment time. He also doesn't have a receptionist, so you just kind of sit there waiting, unsure if it will be 2 minutes late, or 15 minutes.
Lauren H.
Jun 06, 2017
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I'm so glad I had the good fortune of meeting Dr. Thissell, because not all chiropractors are created equal, and it's great to meet one of the really good ones. My daughter found him after she moved to Boston, and she wanted me to see how good he was so I went with her to a visit. So this review isn't from one of his patients, although I do get chiropractic treatment myself closer to home. But if I didn't have my chiropractor, I would definitely use Dr. Thissell. Besides being very personable and pleasant to talk with, he is incredibly knowledgeable and extremely dedicated to
Jason S.
May 11, 2017
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I had my first appointment with Dr Thissell a few days ago and was very impressed to say the least. I've been through a few chiropractors to date and none have shown more enthusiasm for my well being than Dr Thissell. I left the appointment knowing more about the way my body and spine work, with exercises to immediately begin the recovery process. It's clear that Dr Thissell loves what he does and his passion for his work gives me faith that the work he does is of the highest standard, would highly recommend.
Julie M.
Aug 01, 2016
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Last week I had my first experience at a chiropractor's office ever and I'm glad I read other Yelp reviews and went to Dr. Thissell. From the moment you walk into the office he will make you feel welcome. He is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his practice. During my consultation I explained my reason for my visit which was honestly mostly curiosity and quite simply wanting to feel good. Don't think that you need to be in a car accident to visit a chiropractor. It can be so beneficial to know about your body and learn about some of the subconscious habits that can be causing
Sarah H.
Jun 15, 2016
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I saw Judah for the first time two days ago and have already booked multiple follow up appointments with him. I must admit, I was a bit nervous for my first appointment as I specifically need neck work done and am very particular about who I allow touch my neck, understandably so, and he is also pretty young. However, after speaking with him I felt very comfortable. Judah is extremely knowledgeable in his profession and it is clear that he has a strong passion for the chiropractor practice. After discussing my issues, concerns and goals, he performed a consultation without x-rays, by solely watching
Marco G.
Apr 19, 2016
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I went to Dr. Thissel this week, and he was my first chiropractic experience I've had. I was extremely satisfied with my visit. Dr. Thissel talked to me about the problems I was having and made me feel very comfortable and quite educated. His treatments were very thorough and relieving, and I felt great after the appointment. I will definitely be going back to Dr. Thissel for future problems!
Samantha A.
Apr 05, 2016
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I went to Dr. Thissell for the first time last week. I've been to a few chiropractors over the past 8 years, and I found Dr. Thissell's approach to be a great combination of all of the techniques I've seen. I definitely appreciate the fact that he explains your personal muscular and skeletal issues, and how he will approach fixing them. I'm going back next week!!
Skal S.
Jan 20, 2016
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This is only the second chiropractor I've been to but I do have a great deal of experience with massage and physical therapy.
Judah is a friendly and knowledgeable person. I felt better after both visits and very much appreciated the descriptions about what is and is not going on with my body. Judah likes to integrate massage into his practice, which given how connected the skeletal and muscular systems are I appreciate.
I have one slight criticism and one major one. The slight one is that Judah seems to rely a great deal on general, well-researched cases. For example when moving my
Judah is a friendly and knowledgeable person. I felt better after both visits and very much appreciated the descriptions about what is and is not going on with my body. Judah likes to integrate massage into his practice, which given how connected the skeletal and muscular systems are I appreciate.
I have one slight criticism and one major one. The slight one is that Judah seems to rely a great deal on general, well-researched cases. For example when moving my
Arthur C.
Feb 06, 2015
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I've been into Whole health twice now, and will be making this a regular thing for the next few months!
I've never been to a chiropractor before and this place was great for a first time experience. The intake session, which was about 45 minutes long, involved an examination of the spine, posture and muscles. Judah explained thoroughly - maybe too throughly(!) - the difference between my alignment and the standard, as well as the procedure that would get things into healthy shape again. Follow up sessions are 15-20 minutes.
Scheduling for this place is SUPER easy, through their website
I've never been to a chiropractor before and this place was great for a first time experience. The intake session, which was about 45 minutes long, involved an examination of the spine, posture and muscles. Judah explained thoroughly - maybe too throughly(!) - the difference between my alignment and the standard, as well as the procedure that would get things into healthy shape again. Follow up sessions are 15-20 minutes.
Scheduling for this place is SUPER easy, through their website
Allison C.
Nov 11, 2014
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I work in a very demanding job that sometimes has me sitting and working on my computer for 15 hours a day. I had developed some serious back/shoulder/neck pain and found Dr. Thissel. He is INCREDIBLY knowledgeable and takes the time to explain the small details, as well as the overall picture. He remembers your case when he sees you and we review good techniques/practices each time I visit to maintain good 'back health'. I can honestly say my pain has significantly decreased and I enjoy going in to see him. He was also very patient with me when we walked through the insurance options
Max G.
Sep 29, 2014
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Dr Thissel is the best! I struggled with a hiatal hernia and horrible digestive issues for 2 years before coming to see him. Within a month of adjustments I had got to the root of my problem in a way that countless doctors could not. He does soft tissue massage, chiropractic adjustments, AND applied kineosology which all have a synergistic benefit. I couldn't recommend him more highly!
Julia K.
Dec 09, 2013
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Dr. Thissell took over 45 minutes with me on my first appointment to examine and explain to me about my spine problems. Appointments are super easy to make online and the location is very convenient, right on Newbury st. He is very nice and organized so overall it has been a pleasant experience receiving treatment from him. I think I have less shoulder pain after receiving treatment 4-5 times or so. This practice takes student insurance too.
