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New York, NY chiropractor Dr. John W. Phelts, DC is one of the best chiropractors in the Midtown area specializing in chiropractic care, applied kinesiology, and wellness. Dr. John W. Phelts has been a licensed chiropractor since 2003. As a former amateur bodybuilder, he is very passionate about fitness, nutrition, and optimal health. The complete health of his patients is very important to him.

Dr. Phelts provides effective treatments for conditions of the neck, back, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff, elbows, carpal tunnel syndrome, feet, and headaches. He uses the seamless effective methods of applied kinesiology for treating these disorders without the use of drugs or surgery.

As a chiropractor, he uses a "whole person approach" when taking care of his patients. By combining the very best hands-on-technique, Applied Kinesiology, and providing the newest and best natural vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements on the market today, Dr. Phelts is able to help you to accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health. His goal is always to restore your health to pre-injury status or better. Don't just take our word for it though; visit our google reviews to see what our patients have to say.

Most health insurances are accepted, including Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Five Minutes or Less Waiting Room Policy:
Your time is precious and we value your time. You will wait no longer than five minutes past your scheduled appointment time to see the doctor. This way you can be certain that you will make it to work on time if you choose to come in before work or during your lunch break.

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"He is a kind, compassionate man with a warm sense of humor. He put me at ease quickly, gave me a thorough exam, and began treatment. It is now only one month later, and I have full range of motion in both arms. I have been amazed at the speed at which I regained range of motion. The constant pain was gone soon after he began treatment."

Susan M

5 Stars Facebook

"He is super caring each time and I can feel that I have a great improvement physically and mentally. I extremely recommend who have the similar concern as I do to visit Dr. Phelts office, I promise you won’t be disappointed and you will be appreciate you make the choice."

Lily M

5 Stars Facebook

"Love coming to this office! Have been to other chiropractors before and Dr. Phelts is by far one of the most caring Doctors that I have encountered. The office is very friendly and always spotless. He is a professional and knows what he is doing. The visits are quick and convenient and I can stop in real fast during my lunch break for a quick visit. I have been doing this for the last 3 months almost once every week. Dr. Phelts discussed my neck issues and back problem issues with me and suggested possible exercises as well as a plan of treatment. I've never felt forced into anything, he is very willing to work with my schedule, and what I'm comfortable with. And he takes the time to explain everything to you. He's not just going to crack your back, he's going to make sure you know what is going on, what other health issues you are having that are caused by the misalignment and do his best to get you back in line! He's full of great suggestions such as exercise and diet that can also help the healing process along with the chiropractic work he's doing. All in all, I'm very impressed with the level of care offered to me by Dr. Phelts and I would highly recommend coming here to get a quick adjustment! Thanks Dr. Phelts."

Tala N.

5 Stars on Google

"(Translated by Google) I lost the mobility of the left arm, to the point of not being able to dress or comb my hair alone, in Chile the doctors diagnosed me with "Frozen Shoulder", they infiltrated my shoulder with corticosteroids, I did rehabilitation therapy, and nothing worked, they finally indicated surgery. In my search for medical alternatives I was recommended to John Phelts, so I traveled to New York to see him, after 3 sessions, I raised my arm again and regained a significant percentage of mobility, I was able to resume my normal life, on my way back country performed exercises, on video, and I have recovered 90% of the mobility of my arm, in a month, since I started the treatment. I am very grateful to John Phelts, there are many people who are perhaps suffering the same limitation of movement that I suffered, product of this condition called Frozen Shoulder, to them I recommend John Phelts, as an excellent professional, to whom I owe my recovery and that prevented me from surgery. Marcela GAY, CHILE (Original) Yo perdí la movilidad del brazo Izquierdo, al punto de no poder vestirme ni peinarme sola, en Chile los doctores me diagnosticaron "Hombro Congelado " , me infiltraron el hombro con corticoides , hice terapia de rehabilitación, y nada funcionó, finalmente me indicaron cirugía . En mi búsqueda de alternativas médicas me recomendaron a John Phelts, por lo que viaje a New York a verlo, después de 3 sesiones , nuevamente levante mi brazo y recuperé un importante porcentaje de movilidad, pude retomar mi vida normal, a la vuelta a mi país realice ejerciós, en video, y he recuperado el 90% de la movilidad de mi brazo , en un mes , desde que comencé el tratamiento. Estoy muy agradecida de John Phelts, hay muchas personas que tal vez están sufriendo la misma limitación de movimiento que yo sufrí, producto de esta dolencia denominada Hombro Congelado, a ellos les recomiendo a John Phelts, como un excelente profesional, a quien le debo mi recuperación y que me evitó una cirugía. Marcela GAY, CHILE"

Marcela Gay

5 Stars on Google

"I had a bulging disk in my neck which resulted in shooting pain in my arms, both of them! This stopped me from doing martial arts, my favorite hobby. I came to John as a last resort after seeing physiotherapists and other chiropractors. I was frustrated and sad that I wasn't training. John listened to my complaints and addressed my injuries systematically, he was careful and helpful. It took a long time for my symptoms to disappear but he would constantly change the treatment to see what worked best. Now, finally, my neck is feeling much better and I am going to start training again. Thanks for getting me back into the gym John!"

Brandon L.

5 Stars on Google

"Dr. John Phelts, has been my Chiropractic for about two years for my lower back. I been having pain ever since I gave birth to my daughter. However recently I sprain my pelvis. I immediately made an appointment and within a week, I was shook to know how quickly i have recoded. Thank you Dr. Phelts. As a dancer I sometime put my body though a lot so I'm more than grateful to know that Dr. Phelts is always concern about the well being of his client."

Esteena T.

5 Stars on Google

"I was never a believer in chiropractors until I went to see Dr. Phelts. I had a nagging injury for months and my personal trainer recommended him for many months before I made an appointment. I wish I hadn't been so stubborn for so long! After 4 visits I am good as new! I never understood his practice (and still don't entirely) but I will not hesitate to go back to him if I have any other injuries. On top of fixing me he made me feel very comfortable even knowing I was skeptical. My only mistake was I didn't go sooner!"

Kathy R.

5 Stars on Google

" have been going to Dr. Phelts for over 4 years now. Before then, I didn’t know anything about chiropractic care, nor did I have any interest in it. But I had developed tension in my neck and shoulders to the point where I was getting frequent headaches. I went for a massage and the massage therapist recommended I see a chiropractor. I was desperate so I thought I would at least try it. So I did some research and made an appointment with Dr. Phelts. When I first met him, I could see that he was a genuinely nice guy and he was sensitive to the fact that I never had an adjustment before. For a long time, I hated the sound and would get squeamish but he was very patient and as gentle as one can be in giving an adjustment. He’d always take the time to explain what he was about to do so there were never any surprises. I felt comfortable which was such a plus since I’ve heard some horror stories. After a few visits, my neck and shoulders got better and my headaches went away rather quickly. It was amazing. I felt so good I continued getting regular adjustments just as maintenance. I also realized very quickly that he knew a lot about nutrition. I was never overweight but always struggled with losing those last 10 lbs. I’m a huge fan of sweets and was never interested in following a meal plan but he would customize it to my taste buds. I couldn’t believe it, I was eating healthy and loved it! And I still do today. What I love is that he’s one of the few chiropractors out there that deals with the entire spectrum of chiropractic care. You could tell he cares about what he does and really enjoys helping people. I hardly get sick but when I do, I first reach out to him to see if there is a natural/holistic solution before moving on to my GP. The biggest impact is with my allergies. They can get really bad and I hate taking allergy medicine because they all seem to make me drowsy. Now I deal with the sinus pressure and the itchy throat, eyes etc with herbal supplements and it works great! I keep them on my desk and I have some coworkers hooked too. I can honestly say that, from my first visit, my overall health and quality of life has improved and has consistently gotten better ever since!"

Annalisa L.

5 Stars on Google

"Dr. Phelts is an exceptional practitioner. I was on holiday in New York and found myself in a agony and unable to walk. Within three treatments he had not only helped my current condition, but also managed to treat and cure conditions I had for years. I highly recommend!"

Laura C.

5 Stars on Google

" Dr. Phelts is quite literally a miracle worker. I came to him for rotator cuff injury/frozen shoulder after seeing another physical therapist and an acupuncturist who both did more harm than good. I was in constant pain, couldn't sleep at night, had lost all muscle tone in my bicep and tricep, and getting dressed was an ordeal. I had been getting steadily worse for 6 months and thought I would never get better. From the very first visit Dr. Phelts almost completely eliminated my pain! And it was totally gone by the third visit. He uses a combination of techniques, exercises, and nutritional supplements to restore you to optimal health. I am almost completely back to normal and feel fantastic. I can't recommend Dr. Phelts highly enough!"

Carolyn K.

5 Stars on Google

"Love this guy! He's attentive and effective. Went into in office with an emergency back spasm (couldn't walk). He assessed me and told me what was wrong and adjusted me accordingly. Haven't had a spasm since."

TJ R

5 Stars on Google

"I have been suffering from migraines for many years and all doctors that I have visited before were telling me that it is not treatable. I was recommended by my friend to see Dr Phelts, who created a treatment plan and was able to help me to get rid of migraines and improve my overall health within a short period of time."

Natalie G

5 Stars on Yelp

"I don't know what I would do without Dr. Phelts. For the past 5 years, he has seen me through some of the most important phases of my life. Dr. Phelts has seen me as a young working professional who had neck and back pain from sitting and typing all day, to an expecting mother with all the accompanying back and misalignments due to my growing child, and now a mother of that now 2 1/2 year old toddler. Not only is he knowledgeable about muscle, spine and joint alignment but he is well versed in nutrition, health and has his own effective line of nutritional supplements. He is always patient, never rushed and has a lovely bedside manner. For those of you who believe in chiropractic care, he is the doctor for you. For those who are hesitant, he will convince you otherwise, without you even knowing it! "

Jaimie C.

5 Stars on Google

"If you are suffering from any aches or pains, don't wait to call and schedule an appointment with Dr. Phelts. When I went in for my first appointment, I was suffering from lower back pain, one shoulder that would give out frequently, and knee pain that made walking extremely painful. After one session, I felt better than I have in months."

Alexis F

5 Stars on Yelp

Back Pain

Chiropractic restores the health and mobility of the spine to provide lasting, effective relief of back pain.

Neck Pain

Chiropractic can correct dysfunctions in the spine to relieve neck pain and disability.

Studies show that chiropractic can reduce the frequency, duration, and intensity of headaches.