TESTIMONIALS
“I have only had back problems twice in my life the first time I went to the hospital and they basically gave me ibuprofen and told me to take it easy, the second time I came to see Dr. Nick he listened to my issues and after a couple adjustments I was like new again. He even checked up on me to see how I was feeling in between. Gave me some ideas of things I can do at home or even at work, to help strenghen my back. I highly recommend Dr. Nick he is knowledgeable and kind and truly wants the best for you. Great experience if I have any issues down the road I know exactly where to go.”
- B.G.
“Nick has been amazing! He's super friendly, knowledgeable, and cares about his patients. The treatments have been a huge difference in my mobility. Highly recommend!”
-S.
“I’ve seen several different Chiropractors in my life and Dr. Nick’s care has been by far the best! He absolutely wants the best for my health at all times. Dr. Nick cured my recent sciatica with a few visits and a detailed at home core and stretching program which I still do every morning. I highly recommend Dr. Nick. It is extremely hard to find this type of quality care these days!”
- C.W.
“Dr. Nick has been a lifesaver following my car accident. I was dealing with lingering pain and stiffness, but his chiropractic care has made a significant difference. He takes the time to understand my situation and tailored a treatment plan that is truly helping my recovery. Dr. Nick is knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely cares about his patients’ well-being. If you’re recovering from an injury or just need quality chiropractic care, I highly recommend him!”
-B.C.
“I have a ton of chronic pain from multiple neck and back injuries, including past car accidents, and I needed a chiropractor with a strong background in sports medicine. Finding the right provider who truly understands both injury recovery and long-term mobility has been a challenge, but not with Nick. From my first visit, he took the time to listen to my concerns and tailor a treatment plan that not only addressed my immediate pain but also supported my overall recovery and movement/range of motion. His approach goes beyond quick adjustments; he incorporates techniques from sports medicine that provide real, lasting relief.
Nick’s expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for his patients set him apart. He’s knowledgeable, thorough, and takes the time to explain what he’s doing and why it matters. After each session, I walk away feeling noticeably better and with a plan to keep improving between visits. Whether you’re an athlete, former athlete or someone dealing with chronic pain, I highly recommend Nick. His specialized approach in sports medicine has helped me regain movement and comfort I definitely thought I’d lost for good!
The clinic is also in a really nice neighborhood and easy to get to and from with convenient parking which is a huge plus!!”
- S.P.
“Nicholas is a very knowledgeable and professional chiropractor with lots of experience.
For a few months, I've been struggling with lower back pain and Nicholas has been helping me with at-home exercises and different treatments on sight.
I highly recommend him!”
-C.W.
Nick has been amazing! He's super friendly, knowledgeable, and cares about his patients. The treatments have been a huge difference in my mobility. Highly recommend!
- S
“I have only had back problems twice in my life the first time I went to the hospital and they basically gave me ibuprofen and told me to take it easy, the second time I came to see Dr. Nick he listened to my issues and after a couple adjustments I was like new again. He even checked up on me to see how I was feeling in between. Gave me some ideas of things I can do at home or even at work, to help strenghen my back. I highly recommend Dr. Nick he is knowledgeable and kind and truly wants the best for you. Great experience if I have any issues down the road I know exactly where to go.”
-B.G.
“Dr. Nick and Columbia City Sports and Spine are professional and puts his clients at ease. Very clear in what his approach to adjusting you and clear with instructions on how to take care of your body away from appointments with him. I highly recommend Columbia city Sports and spine.”
- K.L.
“I was referred by a friend to Columbia City, Sports and Spine, Dr. Nick was very attentive to my concerns about my injury and made me feel at ease with my adjustment. Dr. Nick took the time to thoroughly explain what was going on with my alignment as he adjusted me. He even sent me home with some excersises to do to help strengthen my muscles to help keep me in alignment. Since my initial visit my back and neck have really started to improve and I'm feeling better every day. Thanks Dr. Nick!”
-J.P.
“Dr. Nick Thorburn is an incredibly gifted, capable, and invested chiropractor. I have been seeing Dr. Thorburn since 2013 and there is a reason I drive almost an hour to see him for an adjustment. I started seeing Dr. Thorburn for exercise related discomfort. I was doing CrossFit at the time and it seemed like every week a different joint was out of alignment. I remember the first time he adjusted me, he gave me post adjustment instructions to go workout right away now that my body was in alignment and to compare how I felt during that workout vs. other workouts before being adjusted. He has always been the doctor that really cared about how chiropractic could improve my lifestyle and functional movements. I never felt like I was just a quick 5 minute slot in his calendar schedule. Every appointment I felt like he was addressing me uniquely.
Dr. Thorburn has since helped me through various other injuries including a slipped rib (worst pain of my entire life), a car accident as well as a very unique injury and one of the many reasons I owe Dr. Thorburn so much gratitude and appreciation. Ok, story time. July 2015 I was on a work trip and a day into it my right calf was so tight and sore, I had worked out but this felt different, it was like I had done 10,000 jump ropes, but only on my right leg, very tight soreness and excruciating pain when it was weight bearing. By the end of the week, I could hardly walk, I flew home Sunday and immediately Monday morning went to see Dr. Thorburn thinking it was possibly hip pain that was just radiating down my leg. Dr. Thorburn started looking at my leg and his first question was “Have you flown recently?” which I had and thought how odd he knew that. He then listened to my lungs and told me thought I should go to the Emergency Room and he would help me get there. I did not get an adjustment that day. Instead I had an incredibly comprehensive and compassionate chiropractor who thought outside the lines of his standard operation of care and without him I would have never have known I had a DVT (Deep vein thrombosis) or blood clot in my right leg. I was 27 and very fit, I would never have guessed DVT or taken the ER route based on the pain I felt, but I thank God every single day for Dr. Thorburn and that he did take this precaution.
I tell this story for two reasons. 1) what an incredibly knowledgeable practitioner he is and 2) how compassionate he was to help me get to the ER, explain to them his findings and to go beyond the scope of chiropractic. He is a doctor that truly cares, it is evident the first time you meet him, how he operates his business, and how he conducts his practice of medicine. That evening in the hospital my blood clot actually dislodged, thankfully I will never know for sure, but there is a high likelihood I would have died in my sleep that night from a pulmonary embolism. I will forever be thankful for Dr. Thorburn, I owe him my life. There are many options for chiropractic in the Seattle area, but Dr. Thorburn is different and set apart from the rest. Go see him and confirm for yourself. Wishing you all wellness and blessings!”
- J.J.