Breakthru Counseling Care 730 Fifth Avenue 9th Floor
New York, NY 10019
212-871-3736
212-342-7426
www.breakthrucounseling.com
I am very grateful to have discovered Breakthru. I believe this is a group of loving, honest practitioners who have a deep desire to serve their clients. I have a high respect for their vision and philiosphy. I feel very confident to recommend them to those looking for psychotherapy. My services (coaching, holistic health counseling, and workshops) will also be a part of Breakthru this year.
Physicians/ Health Care Providers
Continuum Center for Health and Healing (at Beth Israel)
245 5th Avenue at 28th Street www.healthandhealingny.com
Walking into this center is like walking into a spa rather then a doctor's office. It is almost immediately healing and relaxing. The first visit, you will fill out a "holistic" medical form that will ask you not only about your health history, but about stress, relationships, career etc. The doctors really want to know what's going on with you. I give this place 4 stars plus! -
Dr. Ehrlich is my physician and a wonderful integrative doctor. He often recommends natural remedies, is thorough, and never makes me feel rushed. -
Carla Savetsky, RPA, MS (Center for Health and Healing) Women's Health/ Holistic Gynecological Care
Arcadia OB/GYN
148 Madison Ave. Ste. 200
New York, NY 10016
212-252-0111 http://naturalhealingforwomen.com/
Accepts a number of health insurances
call to inquire
Carla is another one of my own health care providers who I trust tremendously. She is knowledgeable about natural remedies and thorough and attentive to women's health needs. -
Young, knowledgeable physician. She used to work at the Center for Health and Healing. She is a western physician, but open to evidence based alternative medicine. She is also knowledgeable about STD's, including genital herpes. -
Dr. Andrew Granas, MD Family Physician
Manhattan Physician Group
154 W. 71st Street
New York, NY 10023
212-496-4600
Accepts health insurance, including Family Health Plus/Healthy NY
I'm not sure how much knowledge Dr. Granas has about natural medicine, but my experience with him has shown that he is patient and willing to listen to concerns and will partner with you regarding your treatment - which means you can discuss with him your ideas about natural alternatives. He has an excellent "bedside manner," maybe the best I've seen. The offices of the Manhattan Physicians Group are comfortable and clean. In fact, I have also been very impressed with the kindness of the staff at the front desk. -
Dentists/Orthodontists
Dara Kessler, DMD
Holistic Dentist
405 Lexington Avenue 69th Floor
New York, NY 10174
212-973-9425 www.reiddds.com (website is of holistic dentist who Dara shares her office with)
Takes some insurance if you can go "out of "network."
Also has interest-free payment plans
A wonderful dentist, friend, and colleague. She was a fellow student of mine at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Besides the fact that her office is in the top of the Chrysler building with a beautiful view, she is very knowledgeable and up-to-date on natural methods of care and healing. She uses herbal rinses, natural remedies when possible, and educates you on what she is doing during your cleaning or other oral care. I really enjoy her. She has really made me feel that she is a partner in my health. -
Adam Goodman, DMD
Orthodontics for Adults & Children www.goodortho.com
Manhattan Office: 212-688-GOOD (4663)
440 E. 57th St. Apt. 1A
Riverdale Office: 718-543-4300
3515 Henry Hudson Pkwy.
When I met Dr. Goodman he was the president of the Bronx County Dental Society (a wonderful hospitable bunch as I recently found out at their annual holiday party). While I have not had orthodontic treatment by Dr. Goodman, I have been working with him for about a year publishing the Bronx County Dental Society newsletter. If you are not a fan of dental offices, his certainly will cheer you up the moment you walk in. It is extremely kid friendly, and I have a secret suspicion that the environment is an expression of his own delightful personality. His fees are reasonable and he offers no interest payment plans. -
Don A. Safferstein, D.D.S.
1 Fordham Hill Oval Bronx, NY 10468
718-584-5300
Dr. Goodman referred me to Dr. Safferstein when I needed some work done that I wasn't able to do with my regular dentist. My experience with Dr. Safferstein has been terrific! His staff made me feel so comfortable and Dr. Safferstein is very communicative and knowledgeable about his work. He also has a very kind and relaxed demeanor, and I felt that he genuinely cared about my health. On top of this, his fees are very reasonable. I definitely plan on continuing to work with him. -
Personal Trainers/Fitness/Excercise
Charlotte Blake
Movement and Wellness Practitioner
Pre/Post-Natal Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor www.charlotteblakenyc.com
Charlotte also trains at
Nimble Fitness Click here for more details
42 E. 12th St. between University and Broadway
Personal Trainer, Spin Instructor, Nimble Fusion Instructor, Mama Moves founder and instructor
803-960-4590
Charlotte also has a BFA in dance and has provided me with private ballet sessions. I have grown so much from her training and she probably doesn't know it, but her self-confidence is contagious! I would not hesitate to recommend her. -
Elyse Sparkes
Personal Trainer/Yoga Instructor/ Dancer/ETC.
201-240-4288 Blog: Sparkes Wellness
Elyse offers a wide range of fitness expertise. She also teaches yoga classes and works with female cancer survivors. She is accredited by the American Council on Exercise. and holds a BFA in dance from the Purchase Dance Conservatory in New York, as well as a certification in dance from the Rotterdamse Dansacademie in The Netherlands. Check out her full bio HERE.
I have known Elyse for a long time. I think she is a terrific ballet teacher/coach. She has given me private ballet lessons and really helped me to improve my placement. She has a great energy and smiles a lot! -
Emily is a personal trainer and close friend of mine. In her training she provides education on the importance of exercise and the most productive techniques. She specializes in hypothyroidism, obesity, post-rehab, heart rate training, and has a strong interest in women and diabetes/obesity. Emily is a 3rd year medical student and is also available for workshops and lectures. -
I have a lot of respect for Ari. He understands the difference between true strength and just a souped up appearance. Ari is well in tune with body image and self-esteem issues that come with fitness. His training integrates elements of Yoga, Pilates method floor work, Gyrotonic, functional strength training, and his own interpretation of movement-conditioning styles such as dance, martial arts, and Feldenkrais. -
Fertility Awareness Instructor
Ilene Richman Fertility Awareness Center
PO Box 1190
New York, NY 10009-1190
212-475-4490
adminatfertaware.com http://www.fertaware.com
Fertility Awareness (FA) is a system of body observation by which a woman can know on which days of her cycle she is fertile. This info can be used: to prevent pregnancy, completely naturally, and as effectively as the Pill; as an aid to conception; and to gain insight into one's overall and gynecological health. Moreover, FA is incredibly important, empowering, basic information about how the body works.
I am a big supporter of FAM. It can eliminate the need for other birth control methods, providing a completely natural approach. It can also give you great insight into your health, moods, and cyclical symptoms. Ilene is a very knowledgeable instructor. -
Massage Therapists (Clinical Massage)
Tom Garnica
UES (but available in other locations)
646-872-3122
Tom carries an MS in adult physiology and exercise, and is a New York State licensed massage therapist. His advanced education has allowed him to develop a focused, clinical style of massage therapy with a perception formed from years of involvement in sports and fitness. Tom has also acquired practical experience at physical therapy centers including those associated with the Hospital for Special Surgeries. He offers a variety of therapeutic modalities including medical massage techniques, pre-and post-event treatments, myofascial release, cranio-sacral; relaxing or invigorating Swedish, and Eastern methods of energy work such as Thai and Shiatsu.
I think Tom is simply amazing. I interviewed him for a newsletter I produce for a fitness center here in the city a few years back. His education and clinical knowledge impressed me so much, that when I was concerned about some physical pain I was having, he was the first person I contacted to take a look. He spent time asking me a lot of questions about my symptoms, and then patiently explained to me what he felt was going on. It was the first time I felt a health practitioner understood what I was trying to communicate. Not only that, but Tom has become a friend to me. He always has fantastic and interesting things to talk about and his personality makes me feel really comfortable in his presence. -
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