Our Team

Dr. Jay Handt brings you over 30 years of hands-on experience. Along with his son Dr. Josh Handt they recieved the Best of New York Chiropractors for 2008, 2009, and 2010. In 2010, they were joined by his daughter, Dr. Morgan Handt, who brings with her, Pregnancy and Pediatric Chiropractic experience. At their New York Chiropractic Life Center for Health and Peak Performance, it's not about your back; it's about your life! "We are a unique and innovative office that provides you with the key factors necessary to obtaining true health and optimum performance. Focused on giving you the highest quality of hands-on care along with cutting edge diagnostic technology, our team of exceptional professionals' top priority is helping you and your family achieve levels of pain-free health and wellness never before imagined." Chiropractic, massage, nutrition, acupuncture, life coaching and personal training work together synergistically making your health and performance goals a reality.

A COMPELLING FEELING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

"I firmly believe my mission in life is to constantly help others innately create excellence in their health and life. I know that, as a chiropractor, I am fulfilling my mission as I endeavor to positively touch the lives of everybody I come in contact with, helping to secure a healthy, drug free future for generations to come."

Dr. Jay Handt holds a special place in his heart for the importance of family chiropractic care. We know that the strength of our future is dependent on the health and quality of life of our children. Dr. Handt's wife, Kathi, and their three children, Josh, Ryan and Morgan, all receive regular wellness chiropractic care. His children have been adjusted since birth. Dr. Handt thinks family health is so important that he has established special family care plans to offset the rising costs of modern health care.

A STRONG EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

"I know that a chiropractor's education forms the cornerstone of his care. Combined with the inborn healing ability of the body, modern chiropractic is bringing back the personal touch to the health care profession. For this reason, I attended one of the top chiropractic colleges in the nation. I continue my quest to better serve my patients by attending numerous post-graduate seminars, workshops and trainings. I feel that on-going learning is essential to bringing together the mind, body and spirit in the healing process."

GRADUATE TRAINING

Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College, Old Westbury, NY

GRADUATE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Member International Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Association, Dyamic Essentials Club, President's Circle, N.Y.S. Chiropractic Association

UNDERGRADUATE TRAINING

Bachelor of Science, York College, CUNY

NEW YORK CHIROPRACTIC LIFE CENTER

Dr. Handt founded New York Chiropractic Life Center upon graduating in 1978, to fill the void left on the Upper West Side when the chiropractic college relocated its out-patient facility to Long Island. Dr. Handt, in his dedication to create and maintain a long lasting and fulfilling relationship both with his patients and the community, opened his office. To this day he still cares for patients once seen by the college facility.

MEETING THE HIGH STANDARDS OF HIS PROFESSION

"I feel that learning is a never-ending process. While in active practice, I continue to keep on the cutting edge of developments in chiropractic wellness care, both learning from and teaching colleagues in the health field."

POST GRADUATE TRAINING

Diplomate: National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Applied Spinal Biomechanics, Pierce Stillwagon techniques, Cheatwood Research Institute, International Chiropractic Pediatric (Life University, School of Chiropractic), courses in Electromyography and Radiation Safety, Certified Experiential trainer,

SHARING HIS KNOWLEDGE WITH OTHERS

"Throughout my career and in the pursuit of my mission to create excellence in others, I have always believed in the importance of giving back to my profession and to the community that has given me so much. I accomplish this by serving as a guest speaker, trainer and lecturer for many groups and organizations."

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Board of Directors and speaker for New Beginnings For A New Future, guest speaker for New York Chiropractic Council, International Chiropractic Association and developer of Inner Winners Seminars. In the community, Dr. Handt provides on-going health workshops, participates in City Harvest food drives and the Marine Corps "Toys for Tots" program to help the needy. His office is always available to support the members of the community with their health care needs.

"My purpose is to serve the community with the safest, smartest, and most beneficial form of health care on the planet. To educate the community about the best doctor in the world, the one that resides within all of us. My Mission is to be the catalyst which allows the human body to connect to that inner wisdom (Innate Intelligence) so that it can function, perform and heal at optimal levels through chiropractic.

I take pride that I was born into a Chiropractic family. A drug free, vaccination free lifestyle allowed me to develop a naturally strong body. As a second generation Chiropractor I can share the many benefits of a Chiropractic lifestyle -vs- drugs and surgery."

Education

Cumae Laude graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, in Port Orange, FL. Graduate School Activities- International Chiropractic Association, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, president of the Chiropractic Philosophy Club, New Beginnings student representative, Clinic Abroad in Morocco, Africa.

Undergraduate training

Bachelor of Business Administration from PACE University, NY.

The New York Chiropractic Life Center

Being part of the team since 2006 allows me to bring new techniques and technologies to an already established practice since 1978.

Dr. Josh Handt on the History Channel

Dr. Morgan Handt has always had a passion for family chiropractic care, especially infants and young children. She is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (I.C.P.A.) and is one of a select few chiropractors in NYC certified in the Webster technique facilitating an easier pregnancy, labor and birth.

Dr. Morgan's mission is to empower families to live healthy, happy and active lives through chiropractic care and lifestyle choices. She knows that future generations can be stronger and live longer using the power within our body, innate intelligence, that inborn wisdom that controls, coordinates and regulates every function of our body without drugs or surgery. "As a chiropractor, I work with that intelligence to make sure that the body is functioning at its maximum potential."

Dr. Morgan pursued her chiropractic education at Life University, College of Chiropractic after obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree at New York University. At Life University she was president of the Women's Chiropractic Club, a member of the I.C.P.A. and the International Chiropractic Association. Dr. Morgan has also been published by the ACC/RAC for a research paper that she co-authored, entitled "Patterns of Prenatal Maternal Stress Predict Outcomes in the Unborn Child: a Case Series".

Also published inJournal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health Chiropractic with the article titled "Chiropracticmanagement of a child diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD NOS)"

As the third chiropractor in her family, Dr. Morgan has an intimate understanding and appreciation for the responsibilities of having every member of the family under chiropractic care. She's often been overheard saying, "it's not about your back, it's about your health and life. Chiropractic is a lifestyle that everybody deserves."

Ranked as one of the Top 10 Chiropractors in New York for 2006-2008 (by the Consumer Research Council of America, Guide to America's Top Chiropractors)

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