Pain is complex — but with the right approach, it’s explainable.
Manhattan Pain Medicine is transforming the practice of pain medicine through a collaborative approach that ensures that each patient’s care is comprehensive and tailored to their unique needs. We combine different perspectives across each doctor’s zone of expertise to achieve optimal outcomes. And we don’t stop until we have the full picture.
Zoom out. Ask why. Zoom in. Treat the whole story.
It begins with “zooming out”, taking a holistic view of your body not as a collection of isolated symptoms, but as a deeply interconnected system.
We screen for dysfunctions across:
– Anatomic structures — joints, spine, muscles, nerves
– Whole-body systems — immune, autonomic, metabolic
– Trauma and psychology — the emotional patterns behind chronic pain By understanding all the elements that may be dysfunctional, we can “zoom in” to derive treatments that harmoniously align the whole body.
This is different from other people’s approach to pain
Anyone can offer pills or procedures for short-term relief. Our goal is long-term resolution. That means identifying the root cause of the problem, not just applying a patch.
Where others might treat your shoulder, we ask what’s happening in your pelvis, your spine, your history — even your immune or nervous system. Most clinics stop at the pain site. To uncover the full picture, we look globally across body systems, mechanics, psychology, and lifestyle. Our timeline is your lifetime — understanding, restoring, and maintaining wellness for the long haul.
We don’t just ask what hurts. We ask why — and then we keep asking:
- Why does this hurt?
- Why now?
- Why hasn’t it healed?
- What else is contributing?
- What system is failing to compensate?
Our evaluations are detailed and hands-on. We listen to your story, perform a meticulous physical exam, and track patterns — even the ones you might not be aware of. We don’t rely solely on imaging or telemedicine shortcuts. Seeing you in person matters because subtle cues and body mechanics often hold the key.
Our specialists collaborate across zones of expertise. We cross-reference within the team — if your condition falls outside one provider’s zone, we bring in the right colleague. That team-based insight is built into every patient’s plan.
Pain is a symptom.
We need to understand what is driving that symptom and how it came to be in the first place. So we hear your story, examine you, and look globally in those whole-body systemic zones for possible reasons—global, higher-level reasons why. We then treat using a strategy that aligns the body’s systems, restores function, and educates you along the way. Knowing why you hurt is the first step in learning how to heal.
MISSION
At Manhattan Pain Medicine, we seek to transform the practice of pain medicine through
the process of root cause discovery, education, and empowerment.
VISION
We help people regain control of their lives and learn to ward off future pain by guiding them through a journey of diagnosis, education, treatment, and maintenance.
VALUES
Specificity:
We believe that life can be better and that all problems have an answer if you look in the right places. Because pain is complex and individual, we focus on delivering personalized, holistic care tailored to each patient’s specific needs, addressing not only the symptoms but also the root cause(s) of pain. Patients in our practice expect more extended visits than at other clinics, as consultations are handled with more consideration and care.
Curiosity:
We are driven by the belief that every pain has a source that can be identified and treated. We start with a detailed evaluation to uncover the reason(s) for the pain(s), confirm our findings with further workup and tearing, and ensure that every patient understands the process(es) taking place in their body. We remain curious until we are confident that we have the knowledge and tools to help each patient.
Collaboration:
We are a pain-centered multi-specialty practice with experts from a wide range of medical disciplines for holistic, comprehensive treatment plans. We collaborate to find solutions where “the system” may have failed. Our work with each patient is iterative, as pain often has multiple layers of cause and effect, and we work with you to unravel them all.
Empowerment:
We give patients knowledge, tools, and treatment options to empower them to make decisions about their care.
Our Logo: The Rainbow Crow
Our offices are situated on the ancestral territory of the Lenape people, who named the island of Manhattan. The Lenape also gave us the story of Rainbow Crow, who saved other animals through tenacity and kindness:
Long ago, it is said, that crows were beautiful birds with rainbow feathers and trilling songs that brought joy to the forest. But a winter – so bitter that no animal could survive its cold – came to grip the world. Chosen for his beauty and strength, the Rainbow Crow flew into the heavens, fetching fire to warm the freezing earth. The crow flew with a flaming torch in his beak for three days and nights, braving wind and hail to save the other animals. But in doing so, the fire lit up his feathers, and smoke singed his voice. The crow’s brilliant colors turned black, and his melodic song became a raspy caw. The world forgot his beauty, but animals who knew his story remembered his courage, his sacrifice, and the warmth he carried through the dark.
That is why the Rainbow Crow is the symbol of Manhattan Pain Medicine.
We honor the belief that those who hurt deserve to be seen with compassion and understanding – in full color. We treat the whole person, not just the symptom. We listen deeply, examine carefully, and move with compassion.
Because true expertise doesn’t just come from clinical processes — it’s in the care, time, and respect we give to every patient’s full story.