Meet Dr. Abby

Chiropractor in Oakland

Dr. Abby Petkov is passionate about joyful embodiment. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Clark University in Massachusetts, and earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic at Life Chiropractic College West in the San Fransisco Bay Area. She considers herself to be an eternal student, and continues to expand her knowledge—seeking to provide the best care possible to her clients.

Dr. Abby has received training from a wide array of approaches in order to provide quality, effective, safe and holistic chiropractic care. She prides herself in having a diverse toolbag for addressing tension patterns in the body. Her education specializes in advanced adjusting for the physically compromised and she employs some of the following techniques: Applied Kinesiology, Jarvis Protocol, TBM, Activator, Diversified, Drop Table, Toggle, BioGeometric Integration, SOT, Myofascial Release, Extremities work, TMJ release, Craniosacral application, and more.

Dr. Abby considers healing to be a collaborative effort. Two of her main goals with each new patient is to help their brain and body successfully unwind from chronic patterns of tension, while creating opportunities for new and healthier patterns to be integrated.

Dr. Abby’s dream is to help facilitate individual healing in a manner that leads to collective healing. She is curious about the body, and works hard to find the source of dysfunction in the system--rather than chasing the symptoms. She has learned through her own experience that healing is unique to each individual and is determined to support her community members in their personal journey.

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HEALING HAPPENS

  • I was referred to Dr. Petkov by a friend when I injured my lower back and couldn't move without pain. After just one session with her my back pain was alleviated and I could move again. Through the following sessions we worked out what my body needed together, how to correct issues with my body, and how to maintain those corrections. My sessions with her were amazing and honestly changed my relationship with my own body for the better.

    Eden Z.

  • I had never visited a chiropractor before stepping into Dr. Abby's warm, art-filled office. I honestly had no idea what to expect, but I was experiencing daily pain in my low-back and neck from falling down the stairs. From day one, Dr. Abby's approach has been thoughtful and transparent, guiding me through some pretty complicated body mechanics, while also teaching me how to live more fully in my body. While I initially sought her help for immediate relief, I slowly realized that her care provided a deeper sense of healing - reconnecting me with my body and lowering my body's defenses that have kept me safe through trauma. Her wisdom, her ability to meet you where you are at, and her gentle approach create an amazing recipe for healing.

    Avry S.

  • Dr. Abby has done wonders for my body, literally from head to toe. She knows just the right amount of pressure to use and really makes me feel comfortable. She is a great listener and so patient. She has taught me a lot about my body and how to care for it better. I absolutely love working with Dr. Abby and my body has seen so much improvement!

    Melissa P.

  • I have historically been apprehensive about chiropractic treatment, but working with Dr. Abby has completely changed that view. She is thoughtful, thorough, intuitive, extremely kind and wise, using a holistic approach that really addresses the root causes of ailments. It’s been amazing having her support my journey towards feeling more empowered in my body!

    Jennifer F.

  • I am so grateful to Dr. Abby for the help she has given me. Her gentle techniques and calm, kind care are just what my senior, arthritic body needs to continue functioning actively. She both teaches and guides, helping me to better care for myself. She is a treasure!

    Pam H.

  • I spent a year dealing with regular debilitating back pain before seeing Dr. Petkov. The fear of flare-ups colored every activity I considered participating in, including my ability to bike commute. Abigail helped me understand my body's pain and how to manage it. Under her care I developed better habits and learned exercises to stop flare-ups in their tracks and keep my back healthy in the long run.

    Tommaso B.

  • Being under Dr. Abby’s care has transformed how I approach healing and self care. She has taught me how to access my breath to create safety in my body. She treated me through my second pregnancy (my first pregnancy I wasn’t under her care). My pregnancy/nursing experiences were a night and day difference—my labor and delivery, nursing, and post natal recovery was much less painful and exhausting the second time around and I attribute that to the consistent adjustments I received from her. If you are seeking to find physical relief, release old patterns of tension and/or trauma, or deepen your self care practice then Dr. Abby is the perfect chiropractor to work with. I am a mother of two and being under Dr. Abby’s care has enabled me to not only cope with the stresses of motherhood but to thrive in it. Dr. Abby is an incredible healer to have in your prenatal or postnatal journey. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!

    Sarah M.

  • Dr. Petkov is such a compassionate healer. Every time I see her I leave feeling restored, encouraged, and BETTER than when I arrived. She listens to both my words and the messages my body sends to her, and she responds with care and decisive action. I have been able to heal so much faster because my body feels safe with Dr. Petkov. Not only have I reversed my plantar fasciitis in my feet, but I also have so much more access to deep, healing breath. Dr. Petkov empowered me to prioritize breath and gentle, loving movement between our adjustments, and I've honestly never felt more connected to my body. Her vast knowledge of muscular systems, chakras, and guided visualizations all harmonize toward my most vibrant life! I am SO grateful for Myoho Chiropractic.

    Caitlin A.

  • I came to Dr. Abby for help with pain from spinal stenosis. Her gentle, supportive approach using tonal chiropractic techniques has been a welcome change from the more common spinal adjustment chiropractic work I have experienced. My work with her has helped me to honor how my body is an integrated system. Despite our best efforts, I eventually decided to have back surgery to address my pain. Dr. Abby supported my decision and helped me to strengthen my core with new exercises that I believe helped to speed up my recovery post-surgery. We continue to work together as I can now address other issues. Dr. Abby has honored my body and my journey to a healthier whole!

    Susan M.

  • Working with Dr. Abby was a transformational experience. I went in initially to help fix some long term pain around my shoulder blades I had been dealing with and 2 years later I found myself not only pain free but also with a much more attuned sense of my body and how connected my physical, emotional and mental well beings are. I’m normally the type of person who pushes through what I’m dealing with, no matter what, and through working with Dr. Abby I was able to really slow down and learn how to listen to my body, and how the most subtle shifts can make a world of a difference. While I know the journey to a healthy body and mind is not a short one, Dr. Abby has helped me gain some incredibly valuable tools to help me along the way.

    Peter F.

  • I worked with Dr. Abby for about two years. I appreciated her holistic approach to overall health and well-being, but maybe even more than that, I appreciated Dr. Abby’s calm demeanor and her ability and willingness to really listen to my physical concerns. Her adjustments made a world of difference. My posture and core strength are better, and arthritic pain is diminished. I always assumed my neck and shoulder pain was muscular, but Dr. Abby's adjustments showed me that the problem was structural. As a result, my mobility was improved and the pain was all but eliminated. Beyond that, she gave me very practical tips to help avoid the same situation in the future. I often “hear” Abby’s voice in my head as I go through my day. Through my sessions with Dr. Abby, I acquired an arsenal of tools that help me to be more aware of how I use (and hopefully not abuse) my body.

    Evelyn F.

  • I reached out to Dr Petkov because my posture felt off and my balance while working out was markedly compromised. When we met we explored that and so much more. Adjusting my femur lead Dr Abby to find a misalignment in my pubic bone which she adjusted with tact and professionalism. After that adjustment, she held space for me while I had a sudden upwelling and release of trauma related emotion. She was there for me, grounding me, and showing care while giving me as much space as I needed to process and be with myself. She went on to find a number of adjustments in my neck and skull and did some beautiful fine tuning cranial adjustments. I left feeling refreshed and aligned with bright energy. I had been seen as a whole person and approached compassionately and holistically. Most of all, I had trusted her enough that I was able to have an emotional response as my body healed from old trauma.

    Nicola W.