“They are so good! I’ve been coming here for 10 years. I always get great treatment and the staff is always so friendly and helpful. Dr. Ahn is INCREDIBLE to say the least.” – Grady 

 

“I love the atmosphere; everyone is so friendly and helpful.” – Anon. 
 

Voted “Best Chiropractor of Gig Harbor” in 2023, Dr. Robert Ahn of Unison Chiropractic on 33rd Avenue specializes in “hands, feet, TMJ, shoulders, knees, ankles, sinuses, and pregnancy adjustments.” 

 

“We are passionate to help everyone live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. By setting an example, we coach everyone to achieve the highest level of health possible,” says their mission statement. Unison has been in business for 18 years and employs seven people. Dr. Ahn received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Southern California School of Chiropractic in 2000. He acquired Unison Chiropractic in 2007. Ahn came to the practice of chiropractic medicine after suffering from chronic pain and headache problems since he was a teenager. Until his own problems were permanently resolved after just three sessions at Whittier Chiropractic Clinic in California, he relied on pain medication, as so many people do. 

 

“He shares this valuable treatment method with his own family members by treating his wife, son, and daughter regularly,” says the Unison website. “His life mission is to help people lead healthier, more energetic, and optimal lives without pain or disability.” 

 

Ahn grew up in Korea and turned to chiropractic care as a “more natural way of medicine, and promoting healthy living.” His wife, Michelle, is the case manager who helps run the practice. They have two little girls, Natalie, 12, and Hazel, 3, as well as an older son, Nathan, who is 21. Ahn enjoys “snowboarding, traveling, taking care of his two little girls, and supporting his son throughout life.” He is extraordinary in his practice for treating every client like family. “He truly cares for each patient,” Julia Van, the clinic’s event and patient coordinator, tells us. “We also combine chiropractic, stretching, and massage therapy for a more well-rounded treatment and specific care plan for each patient,” she adds. 

 
Something else unique at Unison is that prior to or after an adjustment with the doctor, every patient will also receive “8 to 15 minutes of non-instrumented manual therapy, (or therapeutic soft-tissue massage), by a “skilled licensed massage therapist.” They don’t just throw you on a table, and they also don’t just send you out the door. They provide hands-on instruction for exercises that you can then do at home, and other wellness tips, such as nutrition counseling. 

 

“At Unison Chiropractic, we pride ourselves in providing the finest care for our patients. Dr. Ahn provides gentle and effective chiropractic treatments that will help you alleviate pain and will restore and rehabilitate your spine to achieve better overall health and wellness.” Some techniques they employ include manual adjusting and diversified adjusting of the spine and extremities, activator technique, and Cox flexion/distraction technique. They are also certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia. The first consultation is free. You can visit Unison Chiropractic at 5358 33rd Ave Suite 204, Gig Harbor, WA 98335.

Chiropractic manipulation has been practiced since at least the late 19th century and is well established in the United States, Australia, and Canada. Its founder called it “a science of healing without drugs.” Oftentimes, other forms of treatment, such as exercise and nutrition mentioned above, ice packs and the like, are also recommended along with visits to the chiropractor. The range of bodily concerns with which a chiropractor can assist is long and sometimes surprising, from bulging discs to carpal tunnel to dizziness and numbness. Going to a chiropractor can also help with posture, migraines, and of course, pain in the back, hips, and other parts of the body. 

 

Ahn recommends that everyone “make sure to stretch daily and get checked out by a chiropractor because you never know if a small symptom, shown by your nervous system, is a sign of a larger issue.” 

 

“Office staff was pleasant, helpful, and well informed. Scheduling was simple and communication was clear. Doctor Ahn brought about such a great change in my back. He is professional, capable, and personable.” – Anon. 

 

“From the first day I came to Unison Chiropractic, Dr. Ahn and team have worked to bring me to better body health” – Deanna 

 

“I always walk out of (the) office feeling better. That’s why I love Unison.” – Anon.