University Chiropractic

About University Chiropractic

University Chiropractic is a chiropractic clinic at 157 Homer Avenue in downtown Palo Alto. It calls itself University Chiropractic and Wellness on some pages. Dr. Patricia Kiser-Cohen founded the practice in 1997 and is its CEO. The clinic describes itself as a family-friendly team and says it is accepting new patients. Its site notes that staff speak Spanish (se habla español).

OpenStreetMap placed the clinic on Bryant Street. The clinic's own site, which carries a 2026 copyright and an October 2026 event, lists Homer Avenue, so that is the address used here.

The chiropractors

The about page lists five doctors of chiropractic:

• Patricia Kiser-Cohen, DC, CEO and chiropractor
• Elvira Reyes, DC, clinic director and chiropractor
• Kushal Pawar, DC, lead associate and chiropractor
• Aubrey Hefner, DC, chiropractor
• Eisha Mann, DC, exam tech and chiropractor

Dr. Kiser-Cohen's biography says she grew up in San Mateo, earned a Bachelor of Science in human biology from Patten University and received her Doctor of Chiropractic in 1994. It says she worked for three years before opening her own practice. The biography also notes that she has worked with many babies and children.

Services

The clinic's treatment menu lists:

• General chiropractic care
• Auto accident injury care
• Sports injury care
• Pediatric care
• Prenatal care

It names the techniques it uses as Diversified, Arthrostim, flexion distraction and cervical traction. The site also has pages on the conditions it addresses, including back, neck and shoulder pain, along with therapeutic exercises and healthy lifestyle tips. This listing gives no medical advice. A licensed clinician can tell you whether chiropractic care is appropriate for you. For sudden severe pain, numbness or weakness after an injury, seek medical care right away. Call 911 in an emergency.

Your first visit

The first-visit page describes a two-part start. New patients have what the clinic calls a five-point examination. The team then reviews the results in a report of findings and sets out a personalized care plan.

To save time, download the new patient forms from the website, fill them in at home and bring them to your appointment. The clinic also suggests calling ahead to find out whether your insurance covers the visit. It advertises a $49 new patient special. Ask about the details when you book.

Insurance and payment

University Chiropractic says it accepts most insurance. It also takes HSA and FSA payments and offers 0 percent interest financing through CareCredit. For patients without health insurance, the clinic says it accepts different forms of payment and offers payment plans. The site footer also links to a Good Faith Estimate notice.

Who it suits

Based on the services the clinic lists, it aims at a broad mix of patients. Its pediatric and prenatal care pages speak to families and expectant parents. The auto accident and sports injury pages address people recovering from those kinds of injuries. Spanish-speaking patients can ask for help in Spanish. The downtown location also makes it practical for people who work near University Avenue and want an appointment before work or late in the afternoon. Since the hours are split and change by day, check the schedule before you plan around a lunch break.

Hours and visiting tips

The clinic keeps split hours. It is open Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and again from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday is afternoons only, from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Friday is mornings only, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It is closed Tuesday and Saturday.

• Book by calling 650-640-1100 or through the Book Now button on the website.
• Homer Avenue is a short walk from University Avenue. Our downtown guide and University South guide cover the area.
• Downtown parking has time limits. See our parking guide, or come by train using our Caltrain guide.
• The clinic hosts occasional community events and workshops, such as a community dinner on October 5, 2026. Check the events page for upcoming dates.

Location and getting there

University Chiropractic is at 157 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, in the Downtown area of Palo Alto. Our Downtown guide covers what else is around.

The nearest train stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.3 miles away. That is roughly a 8 minute walk.

Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).

Hours

Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.

What is nearby

• Peet's Coffee Homer Avenue, cafe, under 0.1 mi
• Saint Michael's Alley, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
• Whole Foods Market, food shop, under 0.1 mi
• Taverna, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
• VeloTech Cycles, studio or gym, under 0.1 mi
• Pacific Art League, 0.1 mi
• Downtown Library, 0.1 mi
• Palo Alto History Museum, 0.2 mi

Other health and medical nearby: Palo Alto Medical Foundation (0.1 mi); Illuminate Plastic Surgery (0.1 mi); Lee Optometrics (0.2 mi); Wilby Optical by Alexander Daas (0.2 mi). Browse the full health and medical list.

Before you go

• Call ahead to confirm the practice accepts your insurance and is taking new patients.
• Bring a photo ID, your insurance card and a list of current medications to a first visit.
• For emergencies call 911. Stanford Hospital's emergency department is the closest major emergency room for most of Palo Alto.

About this listing

Checked October 30, 2026 against University Chiropractic home page; Contact and hours; About the team; First visit; Events. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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