Irvine Spine & Wellness Center

"I entered Dr. Shakib's office with the hope of finding relief for my chronic stiffness and hip pain. The doctor assured me she could help, but the healing process would take time. The hours I've spent in her office have been a mix of enjoyment and frustration, but it's been evident from the start that I was on the right track. Dr. Shakib has patiently explained to me how to improve my posture, and I use those lessons throughout my day. She's highly knowledgeable and passionate about her work, and her office is calm and inviting. I'll always be grateful to Dr. Shakib, as she's a truly gifted practitioner."

"My girlfriend had been a patient of Dr. Shakib and highly recommended Irvine Spine & Wellness Center. I decided to visit them after a car accident left me with some pain in my shoulder and neck. I found the staff to be very friendly and knowledgeable. They took a holistic approach to my treatment, looking at how my whole body would have reacted to the accident and different ways I might be compensating which would make my condition worse. Not only do they treat you, but they educate you on the purpose and importance of the various exercises and the effects of improper posture and movements. I had a mix of manual adjustments, functional therapy, and massage therapy as my treatment plan until they got me back to a pre-accident state. There were some issues with my insurance paying out, but the staff was very proactive about contacting the adjuster and keeping me updated on the process. This freed me up to focus on my recovery rather than having to fight for reimbursement. I would highly recommend them!"

"Dr Shakib is the one! I am on my 7th functional therapy/treatment session with Dr Shakib, and every minute of it has been incredibly valuable! She has a gift for “reading the body” to understand what is going on. I love Dr Shakib’s customized approach to treatment - she takes the time to observe and understand, then approaches the “issues” in a wholistic manner (not just the presenting problem itself but the adjacent and possible contributing causes!). Beyond the actual treatment during the session, which for me has been incredibly effective, Dr Shakib also imparts a treasure trove of knowledge/information that has led me to better understand how I can live in and move my body better. I highly recommend Dr Shakib and her staff - this is truly a special office. Thank you for all you do, Dr Shakib, Desiree and Carolyn!"

"Dr. Shakib is a wealth of knowledge and offers her patients the motivation to work toward their pelvic health goals. She is also hilariously funny and very empathetic. Am seeing Dr. Shakib for bladder issues and am learning how it all went wrong and steps to work on to fix it. Breathing and correct posture being the most important. It takes work and time on the patient’s part but have been able to see results. These protocols cross into other areas as well. With all the attention to being on our devices, there are remedies for neck and shoulder issues as part of the exercises. So happy and blessed to have found such a competent provider and wonderful office staff. BC. August 2023"

"I have been coming to Dr. Shakib for a little over a month and have been very pleased. She and her staff are all professional and extremely knowledgable. Carolyn greets you with a lovely smile when you arrive. I work with both Dr. Shakib and Desiree and we are dialing in on my specific issues. I have been given exercises to do at home in between my visits. Desiree is really great at explaining the exercises and how you connect your body to them so you are doing them correctly. I am an over-thinker and she has a way of getting me to not do that ..."as much", :-). Dr. Shakib uses a hands on approach so you really know what you are supposed to feel and I really appreciate that. Super-helpful that she has an app as well that shows you a video of the exercise to work on. I am finding myself paying more attention to how I move, sit, stand, work, etc. based on what I am learning. She is giving me the tools to empower myself to heal and strengthen areas of my body that I was not really focusing on too much and therefore struggling with pain, strains, etc. I am looking forward to seeing more improvement as I continue working with her. Lastly, I had my first visit with Lex and OMG!! She is amazing, not your typical massage and that is a GREAT thing, would go to her daily if I could. Would highly recommend you schedule a visit with Dr. Shakib."