What Patients Have to Say...
Both Dr. Jess Barr Desbrow and Dr. Shannon Eder are wonderful prenatal chiropractic care providers. They are both very knowledgeable and thorough in regard to prenatal-related adjustments. I appreciate the explanation as to what they are adjusting and why it is a benefit. I am thankful to have found these ladies and move toward labor knowing that I have made an effort to bring my body into better balance for labor. I would highly recommend them both to any mama to be.
D.M.
I first met Dr. Barr Desbrow when I brought my son in for her to treat with Craniosacral Therapy and the results with him were nothing short of miraculous. Later I went in for myself as I've been suffering from chronic lower back pain for several years and she has helped me tremendously with that as well. I love her warm and caring personality, and also how wonderful she is with children, which is something that is innate and cannot be learned at any school! She has always put my kids at ease and been ever so patient even when I've had to bring them both to an appointment (and believe me, they can be a handful!). Recently I saw Dr. Eder when Dr. Barr Desbrow was out of town and she was also wonderful to work with. I recommend both without hesitation and will miss this practice very much once we move out of state.
M.M
Thanks to Dr. Jess for setting my son's head straight ;-) He was born screaming and rarely stopped. He only wanted to be held by women and only upright, would not lie on his back. We finally came to Dr. Jess after two months of pain in the neck and pain in the ears. After only one visit he let himself be cradeled, nursed longer and more relaxedly, slept better, was less constipated and a much happier baby. He also knew that she helped him beause he liked his subsequent visits very much.
I also saw Dr. Jess for my own health, especially post-partum mommy habits that took a toll on my body, and have been very happy with the results. My body has been easier to keep aligned, and the exercises she showed me help a lot to this end. It is refreshing to be so empowered by a care provider to help my own body as much as possible, and in as gentle a way as possible. Thanks for all those crunchy nudges in the right direction!
My family will be back for maintenance!
V.H
I have seen Dr. Desbrow during the course of my pregnancy. She is extremely knowledgeable and thorough, and has several different techniques for dealing with various issues (for instance, if you don't like to get "cracked," she can do several other techniques to address a problem). I have been in two car accidents and have been to a lot of other chiropractors in the past few years. I've gotten the most effective and longest-lasting results with Dr. Desbrow. She really takes the time to identify the problems I'm experiencing and treats them effectively with personalized care. She is extremely pleasant as well, so office visits are always a pleasure. Highly recommended.
L.M.Shouting from the mountaintops my appreciation for pain relief! I've been in often debilitating pain for about four months. Two other doctors gave up hope. Dr. Jess brought my maximum pain down from a 9 to a 4 in just one visit. I have full confidence that future adjustments will eliminate the pain entirely and improve my overall quality of life.
J.PDr. Jess always greets us with a friendly smile, and I appreciate her upbeat attitude. She has a skilled and soothing touch -- her cranial-sacral therapy is relaxing, yet effective. Plus, she's endlessly patient with my wiggly toddler! She's also sensitive to my fear of chiropractic work, and was able to cure me gently, but effectively, after a recent car accident. I would recommend her to anyone looking for chiropractic or cranial-sacral work for adults or kids.
K.S. R
I found Dr.Jess online, desperate for relief from pelvic pain during my pregnancy. She didn't have any immediate openings in her schedule, so I sent an e-mail, begging for help or suggestions of someone who might be able to see me quickly. She responded quickly, and made room for me that evening. It has only been a few days now, and I've seen her twice. I'm already am more mobile than I was when I first went in. The changes have been subtle, but she really knows what she is doing, and goes out of her way to find me some relief! I waited too long to make an appointment, wish I had found her before the pain got so bad.
M.I.Dr Jess is the first chiropractor that has been able to make adjustments last. She really knows how to treat the body as a whole not just one part. She is amazing and has a great energy about her.
E.P.I found Jess on the internet when I was 6 months pregnant and found myself having increasingly severe back pain in a very localized spot in the lower right side of my back. I also had some pelvic pain that I researched on the internet- there some medical sites said the pelvic pain would last through pregnancy and would take several postpartem months to recover from. Both of these pains eventually impacted my life so significantly that a friend suggested I go to a Chiropractor. (I think, "I'm not listening to you whine anymore until you make an appointment" were her exact words.) Both of these problems had been happening for a couple months before I took action.
I began seeing Jess twice a week. She used a combination of massage, cupping, heat, and manipulation to reset and realign the joints. She noticed that my legs were different lengths and gave me a small (unnoticeable) heel lift to wear in my sneaker. She also suggested using a heat pad for 20 minutes before falling asleep. Within 2-3 weeks, I was down to one visit a week, and within 2-3 weeks of that, I was barely experiencing any pain. I finished off the last 2 months of my pregnancy completely pain free, and didn't even have to have any visits for the last month! I owe it all to Jess that pregnancy was such a breeze!
R.P
Dr. Jess has in her arsenal a diverse set of healing techniques that have helped me to recover from a neck injury. Her adjustments are precise and painless, but by no means the only trick up her sleeve. Jess uses a holistic view towards healing, focusing on causes more than symptoms - a refreshing change from chiropractors I have seen in the past.
S.G
I have some issues with injuries sustained in an automobile accident from the late '70's. I contacted Dr. Barr Desbrow as to whether she thought she could relieve some of the tension in my upper extremities, and upon consultation, she determined that low impact adjustments would help me. She knows what she's doing, and is not only concerned with the immediate problems, but is conscious of the whole well being of her patients. I look forward to a long and beneficial relationship.
D.S.
I was very nervous about being adjusted while pregnant, but Dr. Desbrow listened carefully and checked about what I was comfortable with before each part of the adjustment. I am much improved and am looking forward to my next visit.
S.K.It is such a pleasure to work with Jess. She is a wonderful chiropractor: very knowledgeable, sensitive to my needs (even when they seem to change every week!), gentle and encouraging, while also very strong and confident. And not only does Jess have magical chiropractic skills, but she's also a great person and a ton of fun to spend time with. I'm so glad I found her!
N.L
A couple months ago I was in a motor vehicle accident. Fortuitously, I had the great good luck to find Dr. Jess. Her caring manner, combined with her attention to detail and excellent record keeping, helped me through the pain. I would, and already have, recommend her highly.
H.L.N
Dr. Jess is phenomenal. Her patience and gentle presence reflect strong focus and mastery. In one visit, she pinpointed some of my post-pregnancy trouble spots and her work brought instant relief! I feel I'm on a track to better understanding how my body works.
H.W.Dr. Jess has so many tricks in her bag! I can truly say that she has taught me skills that I will use for years to come. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone. She's not your average chiropractor.
A.R.
It was a dark and stormy night, well afternoon actually, and I was driving down Division minding my own business...when suddenly a Subaru jumped out in front of me! Damn Outbacks, they are everywhere! After a bit of a "bump" I found myself healing from whiplash & a foot sprain. I knew that I needed some advice on Chiropractic services, so I turned to my Naturopath & friend for a referral. She suggested Dr. Jess Barr Desbrow who practices Chiropractic & Craniosacral therapy, with a little eastern medicine thrown in.
I was a little pensive about my first visit. I had never been to a Chiropractor before, but I had heard all of the horror stories. Everyone has a car accident/chiropractor story and they are not usually good ones.
Immediately after walking into Dr. Jess's home office I felt at ease. She has a knack of making you feel right at home in her space and she is a smart and confident doctor. She spent about an hour just talking to me about what I was going through. She then asked if I was comfortable with her giving me an adjustment. I was ready to take the leap and have never looked back! She has done such a good job in helping me to recover and understand what my body was going through. She gave me suggestions of exercises to do at home, but never looked at me sideways if I had not completed every single one. Each time that I would return for a new visit (which was 3x / wk for a while) she had great new information for me on my unique issues. She consistently let me know through her actions that she truly cared for my healing and well-being as her patient. Oh yeah, and don't let her tiny little frame mislead you, this chick has some serious power in her little hands (rock climber in the off-season!)
Long story short...she helped me heal my aches & pains in 1 month. She did not string me along to bleed the insurance companies dry. She is a hard working doctor with integrity...something to hold onto these days. I would refer anyone that I know to Dr. Jess, anytime. She takes almost all forms of insurance and she is a wonderful doctor to have in your "health corner".
H.B
I feel very lucky to have found Dr. Jess Barr Desbrow. I am a Stonemason and was suffering from severe neck and back pain. After seeing her I felt great and could work again! She is a kind, knowledgeable, and intuitive healer. I highly recommend seeing her.
W.W
4160 SE Division Street Portland, OR 97202 contact: growingcarepdx@gmail.com fax: 888-869-9521
