Space For Wellness

I had my first session with Dr. Joe recently and I have to say it was the best decision I have made as of late in regard to my health and overall well being. Due to my very stressful lifestyle, I have always had tightness, soreness and sometimes pain in my shoulders and back and have learned to just live with it… this was until my friend recommended me to see Dr. Joe after her very positive treatment with him. After one session with him, I felt 10 times better – super relaxed and exceptionally light. This experience made me realize just how much of a disservice I was doing to myself and my overall well being before my session with Dr.Joe.
My positive experience started as soon as I walked in. The receptionist was friendly, attentive and extremely helpful with the insurance paper works. The space itself is absolutely beautiful – very clean and bright with wide open spaces – evoking a calm and tranquil atmosphere.
I was greeted by Dr. Joe shortly after my arrival, he was very personable yet professional, not to mention very handsome. With Carla Bruni playing in the background, Dr. Joe started my session with an initial evaluation and pinpointed my problem areas right away. He addressed my symptoms with electric massage therapy followed by assisted stretching and realignment of my spine. Because I have never been to a chiropractor before, I was extremely nervous about the «cracking» aspect of the treatment but Dr. Joe’s extremely calm and reassuring demeanor completely put me at ease, taking his time and making sure I was ready before he did any adjustments. Dr. Joe made several painless adjustments, bringing immediate relief to a lot of the tensions I was carrying in my shoulders and lower back. At the end of my session, he gave me some «homework» to do to ensure that I continue on my path of recovery.
Dr. Joe is a true healer. In one session, he was able to alleviate a lot of the symptoms I have had for some time and has gotten me to take my overall well being more seriously. I have booked my next session with him and highly recommend that you do the same. It will be one of the BEST decisions that you make!

Doctor joe is a very good chiropractor. But I read from his reviews to try him out for a alternative (I was having intense stomach pains that were keeping me from work and had just wrapped up two weeks in the hospital with no diagnoses found so I was desperate). Dr. Joe pushed juices cleanses and saying he knew it was because I had toxins built up and that he knew this was the case.
Finally hearing someone say they knew the answer was a relief and great, but after a especially painful session of him pushing on my stomach and back «to release the toxins» I went back to a serious doctor I was found to have appendicitis and went into surgery and had my appendix removed and have been 100% ever since. Doctor joes’s «diagnoses» was not only wrong but dangerous. Please don’t seek his help for medical issues. But he is a very good chiropractor, juices and laying in the dark focusing on fixing yourself just don’t fix real diseases and waste a lot of money with you are really sick.

I was referred to SPAce for Wellness by a friend after I recently felt a slight neck ache when I woke up in the mornings. I initially thought it was a very minor issue because it typically went away after ten minutes, but after coming here, I was exposed to a whole set of new knowledge. This type of knowledge is extremely important because most people are unaware of their health/​back issues until it is too late. I especially liked that DJ, the doctor, was very honest with me from the very beginning. He immediately told me after checking my spine that it was out of alignment and bent to the right which could lead to Sclerosis at older age; even took a picture because I didn’t believe him. He also told me that my sitting posture lacked curvature in lower spine and that I was placing way too much weight on my right leg when walking; these 2 items he told me I needed to correct to re-​align my back. The doctor then proceeded to check certain sensitive points on my body. DJ is really amazing with his hands and touch. He was able to make both sides of my neck crack, both sides of my waist crack, and both arms crack. I honestly had never heard so many cracking sounds in my life; DJ knew the exact pressure points to hit; he is both firm and gentle at the same time. DJ noticed my uptightness due to the cracking (because I am naturally flexible, I had stopped stretching, a bad idea) and prescribed for me yoga/​meditation/​stretching and more strength training; he told me this would also help me re-​align my back. Anyway the biggest take-​away from my session is that I am sooo much more conscious of my health as a result of very basic things like posture and walking! I started to notice my awkward walk and made attempts to correct it which I would have been oblivious to otherwise. As a result of this Chiropractic exam, I’ve honestly become more psychologically and emotionally disciplined. The thing I realize is that it is so important to be physically fit to be mentally fit in order to obtain personal and career success. And DJ is a prime example of that. He uses the advice he gives clients to truly look amazing for his age and is so talented in what he does. It really inspires me to do the same. I like all his tips about diet, exercise, posture; DJ has great aura. He has really changed my outlook on life and made me far more aware of my body so I can have more energy to go after my goals! Don’t pay attention to people who complain about insurance issues. I noticed a reviewer here who removed his five star review, raving about Dr Joe and replaced it with a 2 star review ranting and whining about his insurance and billing problems. People should learn how to take responsibility for their financial decisions and know the details of their insurance.

Dr. Joe is amazing. I have been to many chiropractors and healers and Dr Joe uses many different modalities to get an enduring result. He gave me simple exercises to do at home (not the impractical 30 minutes of homework most people give) which made a real difference between sessions. As a healer myself I am a tough customer and he is incredible. I see him at Shift Physical Therapy and, although insurance is a moving target for us all, I have found that he has been diligent about making sure that my treatment is covered and very responsive to working with me on combining reimbursable treatments to get the result I want at little out of pocket cost. Dr. Joe also views my body in the context of my life and gives me simple tools to help body/​mind/​spirit work together.

I used to be in pretty good shape, but after really letting it go for years I decided I needed a life coach to help me get out of the rut. I searched around and came across Dr. Joe Caraccilo. He seemed to have really great reviews and so I thought I too would give him a try. I have to say, I’m really happy I did.
Dr. Joe is someone who you’ll realize instantly lives by the same advice he gives to his patients. That itself was a real motivator for me. If you met someone who told you how to reduce stress, how to meditate, how to eat, etc., but him/​herself was a wreck you probably wouldn’t take that advice very seriously. But if that person looked 20 years younger than his/​her actual age and had a calm and balanced demeanor, you probably would take that advice. Well, Dr. Joe is that person who you’d eagerly take the advice from.
So far my visits have been a combination of chiropractic adjustments, electro stimulation, nutritional advice, meditation techniques, and general coaching/​support. Since my first session with Dr. Joe about 2 months ago, I’m back running, starting to meditate, and in the process of dropping a lot of weight. My energy levels are up, stress levels are down, and all in all I feel much more balanced.
As I understand it, the sessions will soon start to incorporate reiki which I’m really looking forward to. Hopefully in the next few weeks that’ll happen.
Dr. Joe has also been great about payments for the sessions. On more than one occasion I accidentally showed up without a means to pay my co-​pay and he calmly and trustingly told me not to worry and to just take care of it next time. I appreciated that a lot (and of course I paid).
So all in all if you’re anything like me and would like to get your life back in balance, I can’t think of anyone better to see than Dr. Joe.

I’m wrapping up the most frustrating encounter with a medical professional of my life, and it’s been ongoing for over seven months. It’s complicated, and you’re welcome to message me if you’d like to hear full details, but here’s the gist of my experience:
Actual sample conversation:
«I try to get all my new patients started on a juice cleanse.»
«Remember how I’ve said that I have no disposable income and can only pay for things that will be covered by my HRA card?»
«What’s that?» He asked every time I brought this up.
«It’s a card that pays the deductible on procedures covered by insurance.» I said for the nth time.
«I’m sure we can code it in some way that will be fine.»
«A juice cleanse? Really? It’s food though.»
«If the HRA thing is a credit card, it shouldn’t be a problem.»
— Dr. Joe is a liar who on multiple occasions assured me that everything he prescribed would be approved by my insurance, then refused to take responsibility when it wasn’t. This ranged from a juice cleanse, to massages, to pilates (all of which his office stood to profit from). I was prudent enough to avoid the juice cleanse, but unfortunately I trusted him and believed the latter two.
— I asked him to either refund the unapproved appointments or provide me or my insurance company with their requested information, detailing why he prescribed pilates and massages as part of my recovery.
— Despite assuring me he would ‘figure this out’, he refused to answer or respond to all contact from my insurance company.
— After reaching out with countless polite emails and phone calls (95% of which were unreturned), it still took him from September 2013 to May 2014 to send me my «medical records» from his appointments. They should have been pages, but it turned out to be paragraph that he wrote in December, yet somehow still couldn’t find the time to send until now. My insurance company thought it was a joke. I don’t know if he doesn’t know how to write SOPA notes, or just chooses not to.
— Hm, I notice the other low reviews of Dr. Joe have been removed. Wonder what will happen to this one?
Why not one star? When he actually does his job, he’s a perfectly serviceable chiropractor. Just don’t expect him to be a courteous professional, apologize for his mistakes, or make any effort to work with your insurance company.

I go to Dr. Joe (chiropractor). He’s the best. Top notch professional. Very personable. I do a 30 min session, twice a week. I’ve been feeling great, and he’s gotten me to be a lot healthier. Awesome guy, awesome office. I highly recommend him.

Best Chiropractor… period
I have been experiencing neck and back pain for a couple years now as my job, as a performer is very physical. I went to numerous Chiropractors and other doctors in NYC and it just seemed like they were not paying attention to what I was saying, I felt like they were doing the same routine.
I decided to do a Unilocal search and based on all the positive reviews I went to see Dr, Joe Caraccilo a few months ago and I’m still going!
I finally found the Doctor who is actually listening to me. In just a few weeks I was able to do things that I have not been able to do in years because of the pain I was in.
Dr Joe has a very professional approach but at the same time he conveys a true feeling of concern, something that I did not find with all the other doctors.
He has a real passion for what he does and his goal is to fix your problem not just put a Band-​Aid on it.
The treatments are performed with a real confidence that puts you at ease. I have not received such precise adjustments ever. The visits are always very comprehensive, consisting of chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy like ultrasound if needed. Yoga stretching, diet and exercise advice etc., The Doctors Knowledge of wellness in general seems to be endless. He treats with a very alternative approach but at the same time has a strong traditional medical knowledge.
This perspective is reflected in the facility, the treatment space is very professional but also has this Zen like feel to it.
He works closely at the facility with physical therapists. Orthopedic doctors, Massage therapists, acupuncturists. You are in great hands; this is a very comprehensive practice.
The front desk staff is also very attentive and kind, Shub and Maria were very friendly.
I would highly recommend this place if you are in need of a chiropractor who cares and one who can actually help you.
It’s worth every penny. I referred all my friends already. I’m very grateful for his help and kindness.

I have had the wonderful opportunity to be in NYC for the last month, and Dr. Joe has been an integral part of working through the healing of my back. He has been very thorough in his treatments and exploring various massage and energy healing. I have found that Michael’s massage work is a great compliment to the adjustments that Dr Joe is able to get. I would definitely recommend this consortium of healers to anyone with just about any physical issues. They have many different therapists and healers on staff and are very open to specific treatment for specific issues.

Dr. Joe is an excellent chiropractor and holistic healer. I was feeling pretty twisted and sore after several days of travel, and found his nice new location near Union Square on University. The place is abuzz with natural healers and great energy.
First, we sat and discussed my history of injuries, symptoms, diet and recent treatments. (I’m an adrenaline junkie with bulged discs and several healing injuries, so this took some time). After recommending some organic foods and superfoods in my diet, we then proceeded to a treatment table. Heat and some gentle massage helped warm up my back and muscles.
Dr. Caraccilo took his time and made sure I was ready to be adjusted. He then made several painless adjustments, bringing immediate relief to some symptoms that I’ve had for weeks. I left feeling like a new person.
Treating yourself to great food and first rate healers should be paramount in your life in order to function at your best. I live in Santa Cruz, CA, filled with health professionals and amazing healers, and Dr. Joe ranks up there as a great healer and all around good person. I’ll be sure to make an appointment my next time through the Big Apple.

Thank you Dr Caracclio you fixed me again!
I hurt my neck riding roller coasters at six flags few weeks ago and couldn’t move my neck for 2 painful days. It’s been hurting ever since. I made an appointment with Dr. Caracclio and he felt where the problem was right away. He treated me and I walked out of that office feeling much better! I am coming back next week for a follow up and booked a massage. I really like to use the steam room in the spa downstairs. Good way to relax.

I found Dr Caraccilo on Unilocal after reading all the great reviews,
Best Chiropractor Hands Down. I’ve been to several chiropractors over the years but this guy is easily the BEST. For years I’ve had pain in my lower back and neck area, He was the only chiropractor that actually listened to me and took the time to figure out what was really causing my pain. I never really had a chiropractor adjust me with such confidence as Dr. Caraccilo. What an immediate relief.
I would also like to mention his knowledge of nutrition, heath and wellness in general. I had to take out a pen and paper to keep up with all the information he was giving me, I left with a much better understanding of how I should be treating my body and the food I was putting into it.
He lectured me on why I should eat organic food, the importance of trying to buy local food and the severity of GMO“s in our food an how to avoid them. The doctor gave me a list of documentaries to watch that I find highly educational.
I have also started doing yoga and being more conscious of my self and other people. Not only are his treatments physical as he treats the body as a whole but the doctor also incorporates a spiritual side to his treatments, emphasizing the importance of being present, conscious of other people and having a positive out look on things. DON’T wait, go see him today and see how your life can change!

This is an update to modify my previous review. Dr. Joe personally gave me a call the very next morning and explained that he was having a family emergency when the receptionist called and he asked her to take care of the situation properly. He did not know what happened at the time and he talked to the receptionist afterwards. She told him that I was referred by a customer there and I requested for the same masseur and that I knew it was going to be a male (which is not true since she admitted that she never asked customers whether they would mind if it is a masseur or not and she mentioned it was the responsibility of the customer to request for a female masseuse while making the appointment).
As a result Dr. Joe apologized for the experience and said he will provide one complementary prenatal massage with a female masseuse and that he will refund the fee charged.

Atmosphere: Calming, tranquil
Customer Service: Extremely helpful
Cleanliness: To a T!
Treatment: They have everything you’re looking for
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I’ve been coming by this Spa for 2+ years now. They have a range of masseuses, all amazing, and they understand the body so well. I’ve asked for tips about simple exercises to strengthen my core as I have scoliosis and maintaining my core is crucial… To them loosening my hamstrings because I mentioned mine were super tight and Matt treated professional dancers. To other times where I just knock out. (All good in my book!) If you have a preference in what you like in a massage, definitely feel free to chat with Dr. Joe for recs.
Dr. Joe (who also goes by DJ) is equally amazing as the massages. He pretty much has an answer for any bodily ailments from healthy eating to adjustments. So if you’ve tried everything and no doctor seems to know how to heal your injury/​other bodily issues, pay him a visit, I guarantee he’ll have a solution if you commit to it.
They also offer acupuncture, have a steam room and shower downstairs! Seriously an oasis for your body and mind in the city.

Deep tissue massage, absolutely memorable, Mandy was incredible. Really enjoyed relaxing in the spa beforehand as well, often overused term but really an oasis in the urban jungle.

Came to SPAce for Wellness for a massage through fellow Unilocaler Athena C. I was really surprised that such a holistic wellness center was near my office– this place is beyond just a spa. It’s got everything you could want: lounge, yoga/​pilates, massage, hot tub, sauna, lots of nice products in the locker rooms (you get a robe, disposable flip flops, towels, and a locker for your stuff so you don’t need to worry).
Facilities are nice and clean. The place has very zen décor. They make you remove your shoes to keep the space clean.
One of the best things is that the receptionist Anneka can work with you via text– it’s hard for me to take personal calls at work because I sit in an open floor so that was convenient. She works with Dr. Joe– who’s the chiropractor on site. Dr. Joe saw me before my massage and quickly assessed issues with my back– he was spot on.
Then, Terry, my therapist began to work on me, and she was great. She gave me a whole body massage, and was very communicative about letting her know if the pressure was too hard, soft, etc and adjusting accordingly. It was a whole body massage. She gave me a ton of good advice about managing pain and relieving stress.
The massage was $ 110. I’d come back to check out their other services (like the Yoga/​Pilates) or just to check out the facilities — sort of reminds me the King Sauna setup and beyond in Pal Park, NJ. It’s a must visit for anyone looking to escape the concrete jungle.

My friend Kate referred me to this wellness spa. A few weeks ago, I called to make a same-​day appointment. A couple hours before my appointment, the receptionist called back to reschedule since the massage therapist was unavailable. I was a little irritated but the receptionist was really apologetic. Since I was going to be away for a couple weeks on vacation, I declined to make another appointment.
The receptionist kindly followed up after my vacation and I made an appointment for a 1-​hour massage. My treatment was yesterday — and it was fantastic! I showed up about 5 minutes before my appointment and answered a few questions. Dr. Joe, who was very friendly, came by to say hi and chat for a bit. There is an area on the ground floor where you can put your shoes and hang your jackets. Everyone in the spa walks barefoot, which I thought was very polite. I was lead downstairs to the locker room to change into a bathrobe. The locker room was nice, clean, and private. I was the only one using the facility at the time. There are a couple sinks, two showers, and a box of female toiletries and products to use.
After I changed, I waited in the padded waiting room until my masseuse greeted me and I followed her into the treatment room. My masseuse, Pamela, was very professional and asked me a bunch of questions about which area I wanted her to concentrate on, the type of pressure that I like, and anything else I would like to share with her. She recommended the lavender and orange scented oils to start. I was very impressed with her technique throughout the massage. I usually get a massage once every 1 to 2 months and have been to a number of spas. Pamela noticed the issues that my body had, which before then, only my personal trainer noticed! Smelling the scented oils was different and a nice touch. After the massage ended, I felt so refreshed and a new person!
I returned to the locker room and used the steam room and shower. FYI — I believe that the steam room is also shared with the men’s locker room.
Overall, a wonderful spa experience and massage! Highly recommend Pamela as a masseuse. Great service, and I’m sure to be back soon!

I found SPAce for Wellness on Unilocal!and through various friends. The place was a nice surprise — you wouldn’t know it from the outside, looks like a regular building but once you step inside the peaceful décor and calm atmosphere makes it easy to relax. I purchased the juice cleanse with a discounted massage that I found online. I got my massage when I went in to pick up my juices. While I was waiting I asked the receptionist for more info. who was happy to inform me that it balances the chakras using light and sound therapy combined with deep tissue massage. She mentioned it’s a great therapeutic massage while starting a cleanse. Prior to the chakra massage, I filled out a chakra questionnaire followed by a 5 minute consultation with Dr Joe who informed me on the chakras that Pam would be working on based on my results.
The receptionist led me downstairs to the waiting lounge — very relaxing, cushioned floors. Pam was wonderful! She worked on the areas that corresponded to my heart chakra and alleviated an ongoing pain that I’ve had in my neck. I just finished the juices and while it was difficult at times, I liked the way they tasted. I’ve tried other well-​known juicing programs but doing this in combination with the massage gave me great results — sense of clarity and feeling rejuvenated. I definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for a professional place, relaxing atmosphere, a great juice cleanse, and an awesome therapeutic massage. I’ll definitely pass the word along and hope to be back on my next visit to NYC

I was referred by my friend Kate, who has been a loyal customer here. I came here for a prenatal massage because of her recommendation. My first impression was that the receptionists were really friendly and they don’t keep you wait for long at all. The space is really zen and relaxing. Although they offer medical treatment, you don’t feel like you are at a doctor’s office, which is usually slow and stuffy.
I saw Dr. Joe after arriving within a few minutes. He was very professional yet personable. I told him where my pain was and he made sure the masseuse understand my concerned areas.
The masseuse I saw is Evy. She is very professional and very skilled. I had an hour long massage in a very relaxing room. She set up the chair specifically for my prenatal treatment. I am eager to come back because she makes me feel very comfortable. Besides, I really think the prenatal price here is very competitive. It is $ 110 for 60 minutes and if you buy a package, it gets even cheaper.
I highly recommend this wellness center!

I have been looking for a place of «ZEN» for a very long time now. I never really actually believed that it would exist, but I have FOUND IT. In New York City of all places. I was recommended by a friend in yoga two weeks ago of a Wellness Center, meets chiropractic services and medical spa. Everything I need to make myself whole again. I was working 12+ hours every weekend and some weekdays. I had strained my lower back and built plenty of muscle tension in my shoulders from carrying loads of heavy equipment.
My first visit was last Wednesday 10÷5÷11. My experience was so pleasant from the minute I walked in. The dim lit wellness center made me feel relaxed and ready with no expectations of what would begin or end. I was greeted by a nice receptionist and she lead me to my first examination with Dr. Joe Caracillo. He is a noted chiropractor, popular yoga instructor, and respected health expert. In my mind I knew I was in good hands because I use to read Cosmopolitan magazines and he would give some insightful advice on different yoga positions!
My exam started out with a back, neck and jaw adjustment. I never realized that I clench my jaw in my sleep, and he made me aware of it. He also attached a Russian muscle therapy machine to my lower back to help alleviate any tension I was having. Immediately I could feel the tingling and buzzing that cured any issues I was having!
After my examination and chiropractic treatment, I was sent downstairs for my massage with Eviee. She was this sweet, soft spoken Asian girl that I never expected would of made me feel 110% again! The massage was 60 minutes long and she worked on all the knots I had in my lower back and my shoulders. It was a mix of deep tissue and shiatsu style. After the massage I was realizing I could get use to this. Maybe once a week?! She left the room and when I exited the room I was greeted by her and an Organic Avenue Veggie Elixir Drink! I was extremely impressed.
When I went upstairs to check out, Dr Joe was there to ask me how much I enjoyed my first visit. He also mentioned that Organic Avenue is a participant in his Wellness Spa and any drinks can be ordered prior to your treatment. They also stock up on a couple as well. I have never been to a spa that treats you that good with Organic goodies!
On Wednesday 10÷12÷11, I was interested in trying Pilates, so I booked a session of Pilates with Fabricia. My yoga friend said that she was the BEST in New York, and she definitely lived up to her reputation. I tried a combination of Yoga and Pilates before, called Yoga-​Lates, but never this true method. I actually used the Pilates machine with her and tried all these different stretching, pulling and pushing methods I never knew my body could handle, but it did! One thing I still had to work on though, was my shoulders. They sort of have a mind of its own. All I had to think was relaxation time and I improved significantly. She recommended that I come in the next day for a massage to loosen up soreness.
Thursday 10÷13÷11, I booked a massage with Matt. He has very limited availability at Space for Wellness. That is because he is very popular and usually takes a couple weeks to book a session with him! Hes in that high demand! I dubbed him Magical Matt because the minute I met him, I knew his presence was exactly what I needed to relax. His calming voice and his selection of music went with the flow of the massage. The strength and use of his fingers and palms of his hands made me imagine ocean waves against my back. He worked out every tension I had and I felt like a whole new improved me! After the session, I was given Organic Avenue Blueberry Smoothie with Sprutilna. So yummy and perfect for hydration. I think I could totally get use to this.
Realizing that they have Facebook specials at 30% during the week, you know I am going to make this a weekly trip an treat myself to maintaining my health and well being!