Performance Chiropractic
About
I am a chiropractor specializing in the upper cervical spine. My approach is gentle and highly sought after by patients with Ehlers-Danlos as it aligns the spine without any manipulation, twisting, or cracking. Patients with upper cervical instability or ligament laxity report favorable response to the Atlas Orthogonal chiropractic procedure.
EDS Healthcare in New York
The NYIT EDS/Hypermobility Treatment Center operates in Old Westbury and Central Islip, offering specialized rehabilitation and treatment. Mount Sinai South Nassau Chiari EDS Center in Oceanside focuses on EDS with Chiari malformation. Weill Cornell provides pain management expertise. New York Medicaid covers genetic testing with prior authorization. Wait times at major programs can be 6 months or longer.
Both EDS Centers of Excellence are on Long Island, leaving upstate New York significantly underserved. Patients in Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, and the Adirondacks face drives of 4-6+ hours to reach these programs. Wait times of 6 months or more are common. Rural upstate access is very limited, and telehealth is important for follow-up care.
Finding Chiropractic for EDS
Confirm the chiropractor uses gentle, low-force techniques like Activator or flexion-distraction rather than high-velocity adjustments, which can injure hypermobile joints.