Holistic NYC - Dr. Frederick Mindel

02/18/2008 Posted by marlomax

I consulted Dr. Mindel upon a friend's recommendation, when I couldn't get a quick enough appointment with my usual chiropractor, who I had been seeing for 15 years. I have been going to Dr. Mindel exclusively, ever since. My chronic back & neck pain is infinitely better. Now through recommended diet adjustments & supplements, my energy is higher & my skin looks better. Best of all, my usual severe monthly cramps have almost completely disappeared! I highly recommend a consultation to address any ailment or dis-ease. His experienced, holistic viewpoint on finding & treating the cause, rather than the symptoms is right on. You have nothing to lose, but your pain!

Pros: kind & gentle attention, short or no waiting time, effective solutions

Cons: no office hours on Fridays

02/10/2008 Posted by BriteNY

Due to complications from treatment for cancer I have seen over a dozen alternative doctors in New York. Dr. Mindel has been, and continues to be, the best alternative doctor I have seen. Over time his treatments have helped me with pain, mobility, energy, nutrition and detoxing. I have seen Dr. Mindel for over 15 years. and he is always very generous with his time. His warm manner and encouragement have been so important to me while struggling with my illness. A few years ago I suffered at terrible setback when I was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Dr. Mindel's help was crucial in helping me regain my day-to-day abilities. He is a great doctor!

Pros: Helpful Treatments, Warm Personal Style

02/10/2008 Posted by jimmy33

In 2002 I was rear-ended in a car accident and instead of getting better as time went on, I got worse. I had headaches, burning in my neck and patches of tingling in my legs, arms and side of face. The numbness was so bad that it would wake me up at night. My initial treatments of physical therapy and from my neurologist seemed very cookie cutter. I was prescribed medicine, had MRIs and the general outlook was wait and see, no one could give me any answers. Through a friend, I received the name of a physical therapist that was very holistic and taught the importance of correct body mechanics. He in turn, referred me to Dr Mindel. Almost immediately I had relief from many of my symptoms. He took the time to really listen to what was wrong and also to help me let my body heal in a natural way. It was very important to me to get rid of the problem and not cover it up with medicine. I have energy and the fear of permanent, chronic pain doesn't exist anymore. I have been going to Dr. Mindel for 5 years now and I am very thankful that I found him.

Pros: listens, flexible with appts.

Cons: none

02/07/2008 Posted by LauraLouise

I have been seeing Dr. Mindel for 4 ½ years and I honestly cannot imagine what the state of my body and health would be like without him. He has helped me eliminate chronic pain in my hands, arms and shoulders. Seeing him regularly keeps my body strong and energetic and eliminates the negative effects of stress on my system. And now as a runner he is helping me to stay structurally and nutritionally strong so I can run at my top performance. And his office is peaceful, well-run and a pleasure to be in. How many doctor’s offices can you say that about? I highly recommend his practice.

09/28/2007 Posted by psychestears

I've been going to Dr. Mindel for about 7 years. Over that time, he has not only helped me to overcome chronic hip and knee pain, but has helped me to address other health issues such as allergies, chronic respiratory problems, weight, acne, and anything else that has come up along the way. He has helped me to see the connection between my diet, mental and emotional states, and my body so that ailments that would normally be treated with antibiotics and other prescription medications can be treated and healed with nutrition and self-awareness. His approach is unusual and, to some degree, shocking, but it works better than any traditional methods I have found. To those who are commited to really healing and not just treating symptoms, he is a godsend.

09/10/2007 Posted by huggymeow

I went to Dr.Mindel for back pain and some other health issues I've had over the past few year. During the consultation, he was optimistic about my problems and was certain he could help me. When he diagnosed me through applied kinesiology, I asked him if he could explain how it all worked... but he just kept going with his diagnosis and just ignored my questions. I was a bit annoyed but decided to give him a chance. I went to see him about 10 times and I have to say there wasn't such improvement. Every time I went to see Dr.Mindel, I had to explain my symptoms and my situation all over again. He alleviated my back pain, but my other health issues were not addressed. I think in some ways, they got worse. He gave me different herbal medicine to try and nothing worked. Does he ever listen when you talk? I think he is a decent chiropractor, but he should stay away from herbal treatments... I don't think he is even a certified herbalist.

Pros: Decent chiropractor

Cons: Bad everything else

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09/09/2007 Posted by leslysch

I've been seeing Dr. Mindel for over 20 years. I've gone to him for a variety of ailments including back pain, stress, tennis elbow and allergies. In fact, I would go to Dr. Mindel for any health issue I have. No matter what the problem, Dr. Mindel has always been able to help me. He is committed to finding the cause of the problem and not just masking the symptoms with medicine. I've also send numerous friends, family and colleagues to see him and everyone has always been satisfied with the results. Dr. Mindel practices a variety of holistic approaches including nutrition, accupressure, chiropractry, tbm and more. He is committed to healing his patients and genuinely cares about his patients. Dr. Mindel continues to study and look for ways to heal his patients. I've always been amazed that the Doctor can find the problem and then make me feel better with a slight adjustment or by touching/pushing a particular spot on my body. It truly is facinating how he is able to help me and others with his holistic approach. I would highly recommend Dr. Mindel to anyone who is looking to improve their health or cure a particular health problem. Dr. Mindel is a remarkable holistic health care practitioner.

Pros: effective and efficient

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09/05/2007 Posted by reg04

I first came to see Dr. Mindel 8 years ago when I was experiencing severe joint pain, spasms of the back muscles and exhaustion due to a combination of an arthritis flare up and depleted adrenal glands. I was immediately struck by two things during the treatment: my severe pain and spasms were greatly alleviated right away, and his use of Kinesiology was the most brilliant and natural of approaches. And I've verified many times since that the responses Dr. Mindel receives are accurate. Regular spinal adjustments keep my spine limber; a recent spinal x-ray showed little or no deterioration of the joints. He has also cured two difficult conditions: carpal tunnel, which went away after two months of treatment, and psoriasis, which has virtually disappeared. He is also able to alleviate cold and flu symptons naturally and very quickly. I consider my visits to Dr. Mindel to be the single most important aspect of managing my varied conditions. His flexible, natural, caring approach gives me the best health care I have ever found.

Pros: good vibe, results

Cons: none

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08/30/2007 Posted by jelimation

My back pain has caused me such unbelievable distress for the past several years, that you can't imagine how elated I was to find the pain dissolve within 24 hours of visiting Dr. Mindel! The pain that was once so debilitating is now so much more manageable, to the point that I think something's missing - then I realize...the pain has faded. Thanks to Dr. Mindel! Dr. Mindel's holistic approach is very effective and his results can often be felt immediately. As with any holistic care service it helps to be receptive and to keep an open mind. If you're unsure to certain procedures or terminology, I've always found Dr. Mindel's genial assistant Nancy, available to answer any concerns. All in all it makes visiting 'the doctor' a fun experience with results.

Pros: Results can often be felt immediately.

Cons: You need to be open-minded.

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02/12/2007 Posted by HappyFeet123

I have been Dr. Mindel's patient for a year now. 2005 was a very stressful year and after a bout with shingles (I was 52 at the time) I needed to deal with my health. My livelihood as a banker depends upon clear, quick thinking and communicating precisely. In addition to the stress from the prior year, my manager had also expressed concern about my lack of focus, memory problems, inability to concentrate and to concisely express myself. I was very frustrated. I could not even remember what had just been said to me, things were hazy. I was fatigued a lot. After the first visit or two wtih Dr. Mindel, I began to feel better right away. He worked on different underlying issues and though my thinking was better it wasn't quite up to snuff. Work was still overwhelming me. I even had my hearing checked to ensure that it was not a source of the problem. Dr. Mindel recommend some tests for brain function, which helped to target those key areas that really needed help. Since beginning the new treatment last fall, the haze has cleared, I feel sharp and more positive. My memory has improved tremendousely. Of course I still need to write things down because of the fast-pace environment but the difference is notable. At the time I did not even realize I was suffering from a mild depression. Everytime Dr. Mindel asked if I felt depressed, my answer was no. After a few weeks on the new nutritional supplements it occured to me that I am indeed more happy and light hearted. It was amazing. Thank you, Dr. Mindel for hanging in there with me and being persistent with finding the answers I needed for better health. I am so grateful.

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