How to Get More Google Reviews for Chiropractors

New patients vet chiropractors through Google reviews before booking. Learn how to ethically request HIPAA-compliant reviews at the moment patients feel relief and improvement.

When to Ask for Reviews

Timing is everything. Asking at the right moment dramatically increases your review conversion rate.

Best Moment to Ask

After an adjustment when the patient spontaneously says they feel noticeably better - whether that's reduced pain, improved mobility, or relief from discomfort. This is the emotional peak when they're most grateful and most likely to share their positive experience.

Worst Moment to Ask

During the first visit before trust is established, when a patient is in acute pain or distress, or if they're frustrated about billing or insurance issues. Never ask if a patient hasn't experienced noticeable improvement yet.

The Milestone Visit Review Request

Instead of asking after every adjustment, implement a "milestone visit" strategy. Ask for a review after the 5th or 10th visit when patients have experienced consistent improvement and have developed trust in your care. At this point, they've seen real results, appreciate your treatment plan, and feel confident recommending you to others. Your front desk can flag milestone visits in your scheduling system and hand the patient a review request card at checkout. This approach feels more thoughtful and less transactional than asking after a single adjustment, and it yields longer, more detailed reviews from patients who genuinely understand the value of your care.

Chiropractic care is about ongoing relief and trust - patients who return multiple times have experienced sustained results and are your most credible advocates. Target them strategically.

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Copy-Paste Scripts to Ask for Reviews

Use these word-for-word scripts to ask happy customers for reviews. Customize the [bracketed] details for your business.

In-Person Script

I'm so glad you're feeling better! It's been great working with you over these past few visits. If you have a couple of minutes, I'd really appreciate it if you could share your experience on Google. It helps other people in [City] who are dealing with similar issues find quality chiropractic care. No pressure at all, but it would mean a lot.

Email Script

Subject: How are you feeling, [Customer Name]?

Hi [Customer Name], I hope you're continuing to feel improvement after your recent adjustments. It's been a pleasure working with you! If you're happy with your experience at [Business Name], I'd be so grateful if you could share a brief review on Google. Your feedback helps others in our community find quality chiropractic care when they need it. Here's the link: [Google Review Link] Thanks so much, and I look forward to seeing you at your next visit! Best, [Your Name] [Business Name]

SMS / Text Script

Hi [Customer Name], hope you're feeling great after your adjustment! If you have 2 min, I'd really appreciate a quick Google review: [Google Review Link]. Thanks! –Dr. [Your Name]

Who Should Ask

Front desk receptionist or office manager

Training Tip

Train your front desk to recognize milestone visits (5th, 10th, 20th adjustments) and "wow moments" - when a patient checks out and says they feel amazing or thanks the chiropractor enthusiastically. Have them hand the patient a review request card with a QR code at checkout. Automate follow-up emails to go out 1-2 days after milestone visits.

Follow-Up Timing

Ask in person at the milestone visit checkout, then send a follow-up email 1-2 days later. If no review after 7-10 days, send one gentle reminder. Stop after that - you don't want to pressure patients who come in regularly.

Where to Place Review Reminders

Make it easy for customers to leave a review by placing reminders where they already look.

Physical Placements

Checkout counter card holder

Keep branded cards with your Google review QR code at the front desk in a card holder. Hand one to patients at milestone visits or when they express feeling great after an adjustment.

Adjustment room poster

Hang a tasteful framed poster in each adjustment room: "Feeling better? We'd love to hear about it!" with your Google review QR code. Patients see it while waiting or during treatment.

Thank-you card at milestone visits

At the patient's 10th visit, hand them a handwritten thank-you card from the chiropractor with a review request and QR code inside.

Appointment reminder card

Include a small review request with QR code on the back of appointment reminder cards given to patients at checkout.

Digital Placements

Post-milestone visit email

Automate an email that sends 1-2 days after a patient's 5th or 10th visit: "We hope you're continuing to feel improvement! If you're happy with your care, we'd love a Google review: [link]."

Email signature

Add a subtle line to staff email signatures: "Feeling better? Share your experience: [Google review link]" with a star icon.

Patient portal dashboard

If you use an online patient portal, add a banner or widget asking patients with 5+ visits to leave a review on Google.

Facebook page pinned post

Pin a post to your Facebook business page asking satisfied patients to share their experience on Google with a direct link to your Business Profile.

Compliance Note

HIPAA applies to chiropractic practices. Never reference specific conditions, treatment plans, or health outcomes when asking for reviews. Keep requests general - ask patients about their overall experience with your office, not about their symptoms or recovery. Ensure your review request process does not share or confirm any protected health information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about getting more Google reviews for your chiropractors business.

Yes, as long as your review request doesn't reference specific conditions, treatments, or health outcomes. Keep your ask general: "If you're happy with your experience at our office, we'd love a review." Never mention the patient's diagnosis, symptoms, or progress in your request. Patients can choose to share their own health information in their review, but you cannot solicit it.
The best time is at a milestone visit (5th, 10th, or 20th adjustment) when the patient has experienced consistent improvement and developed trust in your care. Alternatively, ask immediately after an adjustment when the patient says they feel noticeably better. Avoid asking during the first visit or when patients are in acute pain.
No. For patients on ongoing care plans, asking after every visit feels excessive. Instead, use a milestone strategy - ask after the 5th or 10th visit. For one-time or acute care patients who come in for a few adjustments and then feel better, ask at the final visit.
That's okay - patients are allowed to share their own health information. You cannot solicit specific details, but if a patient voluntarily mentions their back pain, sciatica, or treatment outcome, that's their choice. In your response, keep it general and don't confirm or elaborate on their condition to maintain HIPAA compliance.
Use physical reminders like cards and posters, send one or two automated follow-ups, and only ask at milestone visits when patients have genuinely experienced results. Frame it as helping others in your community find quality chiropractic care, not as something you need for marketing.
No. Google prohibits incentivizing reviews, and offering discounts or free services in exchange for feedback can result in penalties or removed reviews. You can run promotions independently, but never tie them to review requests.
Respond within 24 hours with empathy and professionalism. Apologize for their experience, avoid confirming any health details (HIPAA), and invite them to contact you privately: "We're sorry you didn't have the experience you hoped for. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss your concerns. Please contact our office directly." Never argue or justify publicly.
Aim for at least 40-60 reviews to stand out in local search results. In competitive markets, top chiropractors have 100-200+ reviews. Focus on quality - detailed, authentic reviews are more valuable than short generic ones. Aim to collect 3-6 new reviews per month.