Physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
4170 Gross Road Ext
Suite 6
Capitola, CA
Top reviews
The doctor took the time to listen and unhurriedly examined the problem area. He elicited data my memory hadn't connected to the problem. His staff was welcoming and cared for me as well.
Dr. Bernstein is Very attentive in understandings my body’s healings process and the specific treatment that works for my pain management and healing.
Richard Bernstein, D.O., brings his extensive experience as an osteopathic physician to Santa Cruz Osteopathic in Capitola, California. He has been deeply committed and involved in the healthcare field for over 30 years.
He started his career as a massage therapist, yoga instructor, and a Holistic Health Educator and Consultant. After suffering severe injuries from a cycling accident in 1979, he came under the care of an osteopathic physician who helped him heal from his injuries and introduced him to the field of Osteopathic Medicine.
Upon completing medical school, Dr. Bernstein specialized in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. In 1995, Dr. Bernstein partnered with Watsonville Hospital to create the Wellness and Rehabilitation Center, the first hospital-based Complementary Alternative Medicine Clinic on the Central Coast of California. With this effort, he brought together a team of Santa Cruz County’s finest clinicians under one roof. Throughout his tenure, he developed a close working relationship with a large network of Western and Traditional healthcare providers in an effort to offer his patients the finest and broadest spectrum of diagnostic evaluation and care available for the treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders.
Dr. Bernstein and the team at Santa Cruz Osteopathic can help patients with a variety of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, joint pain, muscle pain, degenerative disc disease, and sports injuries. An initial consultation with Dr. Bernstein and the team typically lasts one hour. During an initial visit, he will perform a thorough history and examination as well as review any prior medical records and diagnostic studies. Treatment during your first visit or upon subsequent visits may include Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM), SpineMED® spinal decompression therapy, regenerative medicine, laser therapy, therapeutic exercises, and others if needed.
Call the office today to find out how Dr. Bernstein and the team at Santa Cruz Osteopathic can get you on the path to healing.
Back and Neck Pain
Joint and Muscle Pain
Sports Injuries
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Decompression Therapy
Non-Surgical Spine Care
Osteopathic Manual Medicine
Location
Santa Cruz Osteopathic
4170 Gross Road Ext
Suite 6
Capitola, CA, 95010
More About Dr. Richard Bernstein, DO
Practice
Santa Cruz Osteopathic
Specialties
NPI Number
1750485777
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Dr. Bernstein is Very attentive in understandings my body’s healings process and the specific treatment that works for my pain management and healing.
Caring,
The doctor took the time to listen and unhurriedly examined the problem area. He elicited data my memory hadn't connected to the problem. His staff was welcoming and cared for me as well.
Keeps me moving
Excellent care. Thorough, gentle, EFFECTIVE!
Keeps me moving
Gentle, caring listens
Dr and his staff care!!! I felt like I was a person instead of a number. He took time with me and was optimistic he could help resolve my issue.
Very thorough. Listened well.
This was a return visit. I was a patient a few years ago and Dr. Bernstein treated my frozen shoulder successfully without surgery. This time it was lower back pain and when I left the pain was gone and my body felt truly aligned. Amazing. Very grateful.
I* came in with much pain and left with very little discomfort. I believe that Dr. Bernstien will hasten my recovery.
Again, Doctor Bernstein after listening carefully to my concerns, has been able to provide relief. And recommended complementary treatment (PT, Yoga ..) to speed up the way to recovery.
Dr. Bernstein is very welcoming and also thorough going over xrays, mri's, plan of care. Treatments have been gentle and helpful. I love his assistant, Linda too. Recommend!
I have noticed great results in the short time I’ve seen Dr. Bernstein I wish I had seen him a lot earlier.
Informative.
Amazing hands and bedside manner
Dr. Bernstein saw me because I was having trouble walking. He immediately ordered an MRI ov my lumbar region.
Knowledgeable practitioner giving an effective and comprehensive treatment.
Listens Thoughtful Caring Honest
Really good.
Always helps with chronic pain
Wonderful staff, thorough, friendly, professional
Dr Berstein listened well and treatment helped
dr. Bernstein spent a lot of time reviewing my MRI and showing me where my problems are and outlined a course of action
Dr. Bernstein is the most compassionate, talented healer I know. And I know many.
I feel Dr. Bernstein's healing hands and caring heart...
No ache in leg, first time in weeks.
Helpful
I had a very positive impression of Dr. Bernstein. I plan on seeing him again
Great
