Reviews & Testimonials
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EXCELLENT
37 reviews on
Neil Johnson
2023-01-30
I've never had a chiropractor spend so much time finding out exactly what my back issues were and seriously addressing them. Even issues with tailbone. Highly recommend.
Timothy A. Saunders
2023-01-22
Dr. Ara is one of the best Physicians (Chiropractic) I've ever worked with; he's very knowledgeable as a healthcare provider and shows you a lot of compassion and care as a patient of his.
The treatments I've received from him and his colleagues for my hip/leg injury have been outstanding and instrumental in my recovery and journey back to good health.
Therefore, I highly recommend Dr. Ara and his services to anyone who wants to improve and feel better about their condition.
To your health & recovery,
Timothy Saunders (aka Phantomadept)
Magnolia Neel
2022-12-08
Dr Ara is extremely knowledgeable in many modalities resulting in a beautifully well rounded practice that has helped me address many of my issues both physically and energetically.
Kay Yanagawa LAc
2022-04-27
Dr.Ara is such a wonderful chiropractic doctor as well as beautiful human being.
During his treatment, he was only addressed my physical pain, but also he was able to sense about my deep digestive issue immediately which I have been dealing with for many years and treated it with his magnetic touch intuitively. I appreciate his intuition and giving me the effective treatment. I am so grateful that I have met Dr.Ara.
Daniil Ashtaev
2021-11-13
I started visiting Doctor Ara because of the most underwhelming injury one could have: a bad shoulder from poor desk ergonomics. It was annoying to say the least—I couldn't use my arm like I used to, and I even had to stop my regular exercise, which felt even worse.
He first did a full assessment of my condition and, after his magic touch, I could tell my shoulder was getting better from the first visit.
Several visits later, the discomfort in my shoulder was gone and I got back to using my arm fully, including my regular exercise, which was a godsend!
Needless to say, I continued my visits for routine adjustments, because, objectively speaking, my body just feels amazing after them. Doctor Ara doesn't just crack your bones, for lack of better terms—he gets in communication with your body and identifies the exact spots that need to be addressed, even if they seem surprising at first, and addresses them with the lightest touch.
If you're thinking of visiting a chiropractor, look and think no further. This doctor is IT.
William Kaplanidis
2021-11-12
I have been dealing with pain and injuries my entire life. Dr. Ara quickly and accurately got the lay of the land and very gently and precisely helped my body readjust itself providing me with much needed relief. Grateful to have crossed paths with another kindred spirit this life.
Ian Markowitz
2021-11-06
I’ve had some sort of weird pinched nerves in my arms and its kept me from doing strenuous upper body work for about two years now. I saw Ara on Thursday and that night I went home and did my highest number of chin-ups in the past two years, when the nerve problems started. In the days since then, things are only improving. I’m definitely going back.
Yoon Lee
2021-10-07
Dr. Ara is truly amazing at understanding the different layers and depth of the body. He communicated with my body, giving it attention and respect I had not known possible, thereby leading me to do the same. After the session, I really felt I was in my body in a new way, more present to the vibrations, more aligned and at ease, and I can sense the aliveness that I had not felt before.
Astrid Locker
2021-04-29
I strongly recommend Dr Ara's care. If you have something, anything, give it a try.
He is not like any other chiropractor you have seen before. He listens to your body's needs and, while you might be puzzled that he starts in a very different place than you would have expected, you will always end up much better for it.
He also takes time to explain things, which I very much appreciate. Not only is he very knowledgeable and efficient, he is also very nice and light-hearted.
100% recommend him!
Lexi M
2021-04-09
Dr Ara gave me an amazing adjustment which gave me so much relief from lower back pain. As a result I could breathe better! Thank you!
“I am so grateful to have met with Dr Ara! Right from the start, I liked his approach. After hurting my knee 5 years ago, I tried several rounds of PT, injections, and even surgery (which made things much worse), and nothing really worked. I wish I knew Dr Ara back then! His acute intuition combined with his medical skills allow him to work in a much deeper level and have better and lasting results. His method is gentle but very efficient. He is very professional yet relaxed, and it’s actually quite fun to have a session with him ! I always feel much better after his sessions, stronger on my legs and more stable and balanced; I even started working out again recently, I feel I can finally do it without hurting my knee!”
PaulineIt is hard to express in words the difference I feel in my body since I began working with Dr. Ara. I am a performer and a yoga instructor, so I use my body in a wide range of activities and styles of movement. I frequently would have aches and pains in my back that I attributed to simply being an active person. Since then, I have come to realize viscerally that I was living in constant pain in comparison to how I feel now. I have very emotional releases after adjustments all the time that I am shocked by, I never knew my body held tension there until it was released and I could breathe more freely.
Yesterday, I pulled a rib during a warm up for a dress rehearsal for a two day performance at a summit, and I was in more pain than I can recall ever experiencing in my shoulder and around my heart. Every time my lungs expanded or contracted it felt like someone was stabbing me with knives in my chest. I immediately called Dr. Ara, and came in for a session. He found time to see me, and in 30 minutes I went from being in so much pain from simply breathing to only feeling the remaining symptoms of my muscle tension when I would twist or stretch out the area. My range of motion improved dramatically. I woke up this morning completely without pain. I cannot explain how miraculous his ability truly is except with gratitude for having found someone who is so skilled and also accessible. Would recommend ongoing care to anyone – everyone deserves to take care of their body so they can experience the richness of life to the fullest!
Katya Stepanov
I feel like Dr Ara literally saved my life last winter. For two whole months I had excruciating sciatic pain that nothing helped. I was off work for weeks, got a steroid injection that didn’t have any effect, and tried three different chiropractors, but their cracking method was way too jarring for my system at that time. The pain seemed to get worse and people were starting to pressure me into getting surgery, which was not option for me.
And then the magic happened! After my very first treatment session with Dr Ara, I could already notice a huge relief. And with each session the pain kept lessening and my mobility kept increasing with each session. The method he uses is very gentle yet extremely efficient, and he also has great intuition and healing abilities. On top of everything Dr Ara is a lot of fun to be around and I always have a good time during my sessions. I’ve been recommending him to everybody I know!
Anne-Laure T.
Dr. Ara Bagdassarian is a really gifted healer. Chiropractor is not enough to describe his talents.
I really believe that he is giving back to society by doing his work. He is a great
chiropractor, but for me the biggest change was the emotional stuff that was stuck
in my body that could not be worked out otherwise. He is intuitive, logical, sensitive,
and funny.
Jessica BrodkinDr. Ara has been instrumental in my healing journey of my body, mind and spirit. Ever since our initial consultation, I have appreciated his gentle presence, empathy and humor. I feel fully seen and heard in our sessions. He was able to address a subluxation in my hips that has been present since birth. As a result, I see visible improvements in my posture and my gait. I have experienced increased clarity of mind and joy in my being as well. Ara’s knowledge of the workings of the body, as well as his intuitive ability to connect with the it, astound me. I have recommended him to friends and look forward to continuing our treatment.
Kristin SheehamI cannot even describe how good this this place is. Three times I had terrible excruciating back and neck pain including an instance where I passed out and fell due to high fever and couldn’t even stand up without screaming in pain and after one session and several subsequent follow ups I was back without even traces of pain. Very highly recommend. Also very good body alignment. Great stuff always recommend to friends and family and they are all equally happy.
Aram A
I’m so very grateful to have been introduced to Dr. Ara by my mother. She brought me to him when I was suffering from truly debilitating pain due to sciatica. He was kind and funny, and most importantly, was able to get me straightened out and able to get back to work. I’m ever so thankful for his skilful touch and amazing energy. I highly recommend Dr. Ara without reservation, especially to those who have any preconceived notions about chiropractic medicine, as he is a very gifted healer.
Tate Vardanian
“I am so grateful to have crossed paths with Dr Ara, I cannot recommend his work enough. He is a deeply intuitive healer with an extensive knowledge of listening and understanding the body. After just two sessions my body is undergoing huge transformations, the ability to release old pain old patterns and breath deeply, which for me is life changing.“
Kate Ruben
I met Dr. Ara Bagdassarian more than two years ago at our Church where he was doing a presentation of his skills to correct the ills that affect our bodies. At that time my concern was my bad posture that I inherited from my parents. Since that time, thru the ability that Dr. Ara possesses, he attended successfully to various ills that an 84 years old body is expected to have. I am happy to have met Dr. Ara – who knows how to listen to our bodies and correct it’s many misalignments created by wear and tear. I recommend him highly.
Elisabeth Kalustian
For about 12 months I had problems with my right shoulder and upper arm. Some movements were very painful. I had 18 physio therapeutic appointments with rather little result. My range of motion without pain got less and less after the physio stopped. A month ago I had an MRI and it showed inflammation but no other damage e.g to bones. I had two more appointments for physio therapy and then had a chance to visit NY and see Dr. Ara Bagdassarian in Queens, New York. With only one treatment of 1 hour he improved my range of my shoulder motion without pain. The range increased from 55% to 85%!! With his unique method he could do what doctors and physiotherapists had not been able to do in one whole year here in Switzerland! I had two more treatments and my mobility is at 90-95 % now. I still do have some pain but MUCH less! I will still have to cure the inflammation (he suggested some natural supplements for that) but I am very positive now. I can highly recommend Dr. Ara Bagdassarian!
Subarnamala Anke Riedel
Since nearly 2 years I have been suffering from neck pain and tried many things like homeopathy, Atlasflex, Yoga exercises, massages and so on. Nothing really worked and the pain came back soon after the treatment. This year I was travelling to New York and after the flight and with all the changes of my daily rhythm I had more pain than ever.
Luckily I made an appointment with Dr. Ara. His treatment was quite new to me but very interesting and almost pleasant as there was no pain involved.
The days after I felt the intense workings of my body, I had to rest more but felt released and my chronic neck pain was almost gone. I could move my head easily without the usual stiffness or cracking. My lower back also felt much better. Even after flying back to Europe 2 days later I felt much more comfortable than usual and still I am confident that my body got the best treatment it could get.
Unfortunately Dr. Ara lives 4000miles away. Otherwise I would visit him more often.
Thanks for the great help!
I started seeing Dr. Ara Bagdassarian due to back pain from sitting at work all day. What I gained from working with him went well beyond the physical body.
He was able to help me adjust to going off medication and restoring a sense of balance and trust in my body and its processes. I am also able to take deeper breaths which I learned helps one’s overall immunity and helps connect to deeper emotions. As a psychotherapist, I take on much more than physical pain from sitting all day and he is now working with me on deeper levels of healing. I highly recommend Dr. Ara to anyone in pain, be it physical, emotional, or spiritual. He is gentle in manner and very attuned to whomever he has in his space.
I have been going to Dr. Ara for over a decade for general tune ups, as well as getting much needed adjustments during my pregnancies with my last 3 children. On one of my visits, I mentioned that my 3.5 year old daughter started snoring and was experiencing sleep apnea. When I mentioned to Dr Ara that the pediatrician had prescribed some strong nasal steroids to see if this would help, he mentioned his success with chiropractic adjustments to help with this. One visit to Dr. Ara cleared up her snoring and has helped her with her breathing at night. She sleeps really well now (and so does the rest of our household!), and we didn’t have to give her harmful medications to accomplish this. As a mother of 4 young children, I am so grateful to have such a great alternative to drugs. Dr. Ara, you are the best, and we look forward to our next visit!
Initially I was reluctant to see Dr. Ara Bagdassarian due to bad experiences with chiropractors several years ago. Acupuncture and deep tissue massage helped with the persistent pain in my neck, upper and lower back and muscle tightness. The results were short lived. Within a few weeks of working with Dr. Ara I experienced a significant improvement in my back pains and muscle tightness, noticed I was taking full deep breaths in my left lung (which had been a long standing problem for me) and was walking pain free without orthotics – which I have been wearing since 1998 thinking they were a must before working with Dr. Ara! He restored balance to my system after major surgery. Dr Ara uses a chiropractic technique that treats the whole person. After working with him for the past weeks I realize there is very little he cannot handle! Several people recommended Dr. Ara to me and now, I recommend him.
Frances Houlihan
My sessions with Dr. Ara have provided immense relief and release from past physical and emotional trauma and have greatly enhanced my overall physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. I have found him to be extremely knowledgeable, sensitive and intuitive and would recommend him to anyone.
Devadas Labrecque
Life-changing Chiropractic. Dr. Ara Bagdassarian is a kind listener who wants what’s best for his patients. His advanced working knowledge of mechanical manipulation and subtle energetic bodywork coupled with his professional and empathetic bed-side manner creates the safest environment for physical and emotional healing and integration.
Melissa Schneider
I can’t say enough good things about my experience with Dr. Ara Bagdassarian. Being a lifelong skeptic of chiropractic treatments it was my last chance before proceeding with more radical interventions for an acute back pain, thigh painful numbness , all due to a disc bulging. Dr. Ara came highly recommended by my friend, so I went to see him. From the start I felt that I can trust him. My physical ailments were quickly alleviated , but also his treatment style helped my long standing migraines, helped me to control my stress better, etc. So many benefits- I felt like the heaviness of daily burdens were taken off my shoulders, making me to stand taller in this life!
One important observation- the benefits of the sessions are felt for days and weeks, not just while having treatment done in the office. I am very grateful to my friend for introducing me to the Sol Center Chiropractic, but I am even more grateful to Dr. Ara for his talent and skills that he is so generously sharing with us. As he would say – “Blessings”!
Dr Lana Vardanian, MD
“I walked in Dr. Ara Bagdassarian’s office with upper and lower back pain. I felt that my stance was not completely straight after a motor vehicle accident. The pain was to the point that I could not lift my 20 pound child. Each time I tried caused complications and shooting pains. It was a serious concern to me because how can a father not lift his son when the son is begging. Dr. Ara did a careful evaluation of my stance and spine. After the first treatment, the pain went away, my stance improved and my flexibility increased. When I went home, my partner immediately noticed that I was standing straighter and taller. I am happy to say that I could lift my son without concerns once again. I recommend Dr. Ara without any reservation.”
Dr. Nicos Hadjiangelis, MD
Dr. Ara’s treatments made me wonder how I could have lived without it before! He is more than just a chiropractor, he’s a real healer who has both the gift and knowledge to reset one’s body and mind to default values, to natural state of harmony. It may sound like too much if I say that he is able to see deep into one’s imbalances and adjust it into physical, emotional, mental and spiritual harmony. But – seeing is believing, so you need to experience it to understand it!
Maja Pakic
I suffered an unexpected lower back injury which debilitated me. I was diagnosed by my MD with a herniated disk, but advised that surgery was not necessary or required.The problem was that I could not walk, sit or lay down to sleep without excruciating pain, After treatment with another chiropractor, I began treating with Dr. Ara who immediately tapped into my body’s needs and got to the heart of the issues very efficiently. Within a few remarkable sessions, I was back to normal. Dr. Ara is unique in that he evaluates his patients prior to each session by asking about the progress since the last visit and then incorporates that feedback into the current session. He is the best
Michael Paul
After my initial visit, I felt more clear, slept more comfortable; had a sound sleep. My sugar craving reduced a lot and my mood became more balanced. I’m able to breathe better and feel more in tune with myself. I feel happier and in control of my life after Dr. Ara’s treatment. I highly recommend him. Thank you Dr. Ara
Linndy Sanchez
” I love the energy at SoL-Center Chiropractic. The care and healing I receive helps me to be alert, clear, focused, stress-free and healthy. Dr Ara Bagdasarian is very thorough and takes best care possible of me. ”
Shaneeza Khan
Dr. Ara is an exceptional chiropractor. An extended treatment with him creates profound and enduring physical change. My regular chiropractor has verified that my posture is different and remains improved. I live 5 hours away, but when I come to NYC, I see Dr. Ara every chance I get. I can not recommend him highly enough.
“Before I came to Dr. Ara, I had very bad pains in my back and my legs. I had this problem for six years, and at times, the pain was so bad that I could not walk, bend or do any other form of movement. Before I came to Dr. Ara, I had seen three other chiropractors and they did nothing for me. I spent all my money on them and they did nothing. My problems persisted. I came to Dr. Ara, with very low expectations. By the third Adjustment, 95% of my pain was gone. I couldn’t wash my face in the morning because I couldn’t bend forward, now my head touches my knees. After the eleventh adjustment, I already feel like a newborn. I have a lot of energy to work, I can run now, and the pain is gone. If I were to tell you all the changes that have happened since the first day, like the aches and pains that I had in my eye that miraculously disappeared, or the weight that was lifted off my shoulders this testimonial would be pages long. I love to come in to be adjusted, and appreciate his touch. In short, he has surpassed me well beyond all my expectations.“
Nicolaie Baciu
“I’ve had excruciating headaches and neck pain for the last 6 months. I took Advil and Tylenol in attempt to get rid of the pain. These drugs did not help, so I went to the medical doctor. The MD took a CAT Scan, where the results showed that everything was O.K. but I still had the pains. The MD then prescribed very strong muscle relaxants and pain relievers. These medications stopped the pain as long as I kept taking them daily. After my husband went to Dr. Ara Bagdassarian and told me he felt like a kid again, I decided to give him a try. After the first adjustment, I was amazed at the results. I woke up the next day with no pain. I stopped my medications since then and have not taken it ever since. Beyond my headaches, I have more energy and enthusiasm for life. It’s as if he found all the stress in my body and took them all out. I am very excited to see what new things will proceed to unfold as I continue care with Dr. Ara Bagdassarian.“
Gabriela Baciu