Back and Body Medical

Very comprehensive diagnosis and treatment

I am very satisfied with their care! I have been going to them since May 2015 and they have helped me healed my neck and back post MVA. Their staff are very professional, attentive and wonderful healers. I could not be more satisfied. Thank you for all of your wonderful care! MLS

Back and Body changed my life. They got me through a very rough period pre and post surgery and gave me peace of mind so I had one less thing to worry about during my recovery. Bottom line, they are good at what they do and the customer service is outstanding. They are very flexible and willing to work around my hectic work schedule to accommodate my needs. Thank you all for all you’ve done over the past 4 years!

This is one of the best finds on the upper East Side. Very helpful. Now they say that business goes where it is welcomed, and stays where it is well treated. Not only is Dr. Perna a competent doctor (and has helped me overcome lower ankle pain which used to pester me daily), but he and his staff are also incredibly friendly and deliver personal «family like» customer service to their patients. Its obvious that they actually care about you as a person, so i would highly recommend this practice. Since its right near the train on my way to some of my appointments, easy to get to as well.

I had scheduled an appointment and then read some of the reviews, especially what Brandon L said about their policy of waiving your co-​insurance charge and then billing the insurance company as an out-​of-​network provider. I called and confirmed that what he said was true. Furthermore, they would not reveal how much they would charge. I know from past experience that there are ways of adding so many «procedure codes» to pad a bill. I cancelled my appointment even though the receptionist was luring me with the promise that I wouldn’t have to pay anything.

I went to numerous places «similar» places for the back spasms, neck pains, and trigger points that had given me grief for a few years. I either was told «you’re a healthy person in her early 20s– I highly doubt there’s anything wrong with you» or was told my insurance was covered only later to be charged a couple thousand dollars, or had some pt that didn’t help and didn’t provide me with any insight other than «wow your back really does feel like a mess.» My experience at back and body was drastically different in each of these aspects.
They took X-​rays which none of the other places thought would be worth doing, but ended up validating the source of the problems (which is really helpful when your family is starting to thing it’s just in your head). They took the time to explain them to me. And then each time send a team of different specialists one by one who each know before walking in the room exactly what and where my particular problem is and how to address it.
I was always scared about the next time my back would start acting up again. When, and what Options were left to try, but I truly feel in great hands here. They fix me when it gets out of wack, and whenever I have time I go for maintenance which has kept me aligned before the spasms sneak up again.
This place is really amazing and I’m so grateful to have found it! Plus everyone who works there is so so nice!

One of the worst pt places I’ve ever been too. It’s a tiny space with no real room to work. You get a glorified massage for 20 minutes, then electric stem, then some easy exercises to do. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.
More importantly they use a devious tactic of billing as an out of network provider to maximize the amount of money they receive from their patrons.

Back and Body Medical offers numerous chiropractors, physical therapists, and acupuncturists to help their patients in every way possible. My physical therapist, Patrick, is one of the most talented PTs I’ve ever met. He’s very attentive and knows exactly where my pain is stemming from and what could have caused it. In my four months of coming to BBMNYC he has helped me recover from years of pain, and for that I am forever grateful!

I’ve been going to Back and Body Medical since September. I was talking to a coworker about all the wear and tear on my back over the years and how I had constant spasms. He recommended Back and Body that he loved it this place. From the moment I entered for my appointment I could see why he was such a fan everybody there is so accommodating and extremely knowledgeable. I can truly say my back has never felt this good. Thank you Patrick and the whole staff. I absolutely LOVE this place!!!

Excellent service to the patient. Staff very friendly. Had my therapy there for over two years now and still come back whenever I have issues.

If you have recurring back pain or sport injury, Back and Body Medical is the right place for you.
I had to deal with a bunch of injuries (from tennis and running) over the past few years, and the doctors (Dr Perna, Dr Sivendra and Dr Cavallaro) did a great job to identify and address those pains.
Patrick, my physical therapist, is very knowledgeable and will always give you the right things to do between sessions and once the pain is gone so you won’t injure yourself again. He is definitely a valuable member of the team and the doctors can leverage on his professionalism to address your pain/​injury. The other physical therapists are also very experienced and will always help you during your treatment (electrotherapy, physical exercise, etc) when needed.
Also, the staff is very nice, making an appointment has never been so easy and the facility is well equipped, clean and easily accessible.
Thank you all for your help and professionalism!

I love Back and Body Medical. Everyone I encountered was informative, professional, and effective. My insurance covered everything so no co-​pay. The location is convenient. The appointments are flexible and the email reminders are the best.
The office is full service. X-​rays and other tests are on-​site. I was impressed with Dr. Sivendra, the therapists and chiropractors, (especially Dr. Cavallaro) using available technology to assess my condition with precision. Both Dr. Sivendra and Dr. Cavallaro gave me a detailed breakdown of what was wrong and how they were going to fix it. I experienced relief after the first chiro visit.
The massages and stretches from Rea and the others are excellent. I agree with the other post that Rea is very personable. She makes you feel at ease.
I have and will continue to recommend Back and Body Medical.
Thanks to everyone, I am feeling much better.

Back & Body Medical are wonderful! I cannot recommend this place enough.
I came there a few months ago, when my leg was in SUCH pain I could hardly walk. Dr. Sivendra examined me, they took X-​Rays, and started a treatment program the very same day. The first thing they do (after diagnosis/​ruling out of fractures, etc.) is help alleviate the pain; the next stage is strengthening the muscles around the area, to support the limb (or relevant body part) in the future.
Now, 4 – 5 months later, I am in no pain AT ALL, but still go there 1 – 2 times a week, to make sure it remains that way — and to keep getting stronger!
In addition to their medical expertise, the staff at Back & Body couldn’t be nicer or more sensitive. I was assigned to Physical Therapist Anastasia, who in addition to being a great PT, always welcomes me with a smile, asks for my pain level, and cheerfully goes to work — always making sure I am comfortable, and always making me feel like my well-​being is on the top of her priority list (I am sure she is the same way with all her clients).
Dr. Cavallaro is the Chiropractor who works with me, and shows the same professionalism, skill, kindness and sensitivity that everyone on staff does.
I originally came to Back & Body because of their Unilocal recommendations, to which I am so happy to add my own. Give them a call!

B&BM have been excellent in helping me recover from a car accident (neck and back injury). All of the staff are helpful, attuned to your needs, and very caring. I’ve been able to get an appointment easily, every time. They’ve also helped tremendously with insurance questions/​issues, as well as setting up appointments for imaging (CT, MRI, etc.). Most importantly, they’ve helped me feel *so* much better. Multiple therapies available to help with injuries, and they accommodate to your pace and abilities. Convenient location and hours, nice facility. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

I wasn’t so impressed with this place. It’s tiny, no changing room and I was amazed that their PT/​pilates sessions only last 30 minutes. 30 minutes? It’s barely worth showing up for that. Every PT I’ve ever had for any injured body part lasted an hour. I also felt like the PT part was too much ‘soft’ stuff like massage and electro-​therapy. If they offered an hour like every other PT practitioner and pilates class on earth, I’d have given them more of a chance.

By far the best PT office in the city. It’s conveniently located in midtown right by the train and my office. I am unfortunately a huge clutz so I’ve been going there for 1.5 years. First I broke my wrist, then had some shoulder problems because it was my writing hand and I was modifying how I wrote, then, I broke BOTH my ankles while on vacation. They’ve been treating me great. The staff is amazing. I’ve gotten to know pretty much all of them since I am there several times a week for so long. The office staff is very knowledgable and nice, which I find to be a rarity in medical offices. Its a long healing process when you bust both your feet, and having a relaxed friendly environment, makes the visit enjoyable when I see so many smiling faces, despite the fact I keep breaking bones.

Awesome place! I never have to wait, they are very accommodating, easy to cancel or reschedule, super nice, work as a team, and best of all, I have had about 5 sessions and am hardly getting symptoms anymore. HUGE difference! No headaches from neck pain, no inflammation, a lot less pain in general, sleeping better… I am so grateful for this place! Rea my physical therapist is amazing, great at massages, great personality, gentle… just all around awesome. Dr. Perna is super cool, very mellow, and knowledgeable. I have been recommending everyone to go here. They have improved my quality of life!

Confirming everything I said before. Very accomodating, always friendly, rarely more than a 3 minute wait time! And… I feel much better!

Tried to get an appointment they told me they only took cash and checks.
I asked if they accepted medical insurance. They said they would need to know if I had out of network coverage and since it was after 5pm they couldn’t let me see the Dr. unless I was willing to pay $ 150 cash instead.
I said that I could show them on the web that I have out of network coverage (as it’s clear on my oxford insurance account online). They said they had to talk to an individual and that wouldn’t count.
I said, I know I have insurance, could we deal with those details tomorrow when we get a Dr online. They said NO.
Maybe this is normal but it seemed a bit Quacky to me and the fact that this is a paid ad instead of just Unilocaling it’s way up to the top is enough to make me want to keep their hands OFF my neck.
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It’s a convenient location, about midway between my commute home from Union Square to Astoria.
I was shocked at the short wait. The medical doctor, chiropractor, and physical therapist spent about 90 minutes with me asking questions, moving me around, taking X-​rays, explaining my problems, and using electrotherapy. I’ll have to continue to go three times a week, but I don’t have to pay, so it’s worth it!