Everything You Need to Know
Clear answers to common questions about Upper Cervical Chiropractic, what to expect on your first visit, insurance, pricing, and our unique approach in Lower Manhattan.
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Upper Cervical chiropractic focuses specifically on the relationship between the top two vertebrae (the atlas and axis) and the brainstem. Adjustments are calculated with millimeter precision using specialized objective assessments and delivered with a gentle touch. There is no twisting, cracking, or popping of the spine.
Yes, prenatal chiropractic is exceptionally gentle and safe. Our clinic utilizes ICPA Webster Certified care, which employs specialized supportive pelvic positioning and gentle pelvic adjustments to relieve sacral stress and intrauterine tension without applying pressure to the abdomen.
Your first visit includes a detailed consultation regarding your health history, a neuro-postural assessment, digital infrared thermographic scans, and specialized upper cervical postural analysis. We do not guess with your nervous system—every finding is measured before any adjustment is made.
We are an out-of-network provider so that we can deliver the highest standard of individualized, uncompromised precision care. We provide detailed itemized superbills which you can submit directly to your insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Our primary clinical objective is "holding is healing." Unlike traditional clinics requiring 3 visits per week for months, Upper Cervical care focuses on getting the alignment to lock and hold. Most patients begin with an evaluation phase of 1–2 holding checks per week for the first 4 weeks, with visits spacing out rapidly to monthly wellness checks as the cervical ligaments strengthen.
Never. FlowState NYC utilizes precision Upper Cervical chiropractic care, which is completely non-rotational. There is zero twisting, cracking, or aggressive popping of the spine. The correction is delivered with gentle, specific contact while you rest comfortably.
Paraspinal thermography is an objective, computerized scan using Tytron infrared sensors that measures heat differentials along your spine. Because temperature symmetry reflects autonomic nervous system balance, the scan tells Dr. Goodman with mathematical certainty whether your nerve system is clear or if an adjustment is needed on that day.
Yes, absolutely. Pediatric adjustments are exceptionally gentle—the amount of pressure used is comparable to checking the ripeness of a tomato. Dr. Goodman is ICPA trained and provides specialized pediatric care to address birth strain, colic, torticollis, nursing difficulties, and postural development.
We are an out-of-network clinic to ensure our clinical decisions are dictated solely by your health needs rather than insurance company restrictions. Following each visit, our system automatically provides an itemized Superbill with diagnostic ICD-10 and CPT codes that you can submit directly to your carrier or HSA/FSA for reimbursement.
We recommend comfortable, loose-fitting clothing such as athletic wear, t-shirts, or leggings. Please avoid heavy metal jewelry, hairpins, or shirts with thick plastic collars, as these can interfere with paraspinal thermography sensors and neurological evaluation.
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Working Hours
- Mon: 8–12, 2–7
- Tuesday: 10–12, 2–7
- Wednesday: 2–7
- Thursday: 8–12, 2–7
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Hours: By Appointment Only
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