Dr Alicia Armitstead DC, NYC Holistic Chiropractor

"We don’t “chase” symptoms. We use precise healing modalities that permits us to determine specific nutritional needs that can help each patient bring about a more optimal state of health in their bodies."

-Dr. Alicia Armitstead

Healing Arts NYC in Manhattan NY 10017 and Connecticut

Our Founding Principals: To Give the The Gift of Health

Our professionals know that true health requires both the education of our patients in a safe environment, while also providing the necessary individualized integrative care. 

We understand that many people find us after a long journey of chronic conditions and failed attempts at permanent relief. Our aim stays simple: support our patients with the necessary services to provide the joy of true health. 

As a child, Dr. Armitstead suffered from asthma and at the age of 16, after years of medication and hospital visits and the asthma getting worse, she sought out alternative forms of medicine. She found Dr. Freddie Ulan who is the founder of Nutrition Response Testing, and after following the program she hasn’t used her inhaler since. She is one of only a handful of practitioners in New York City to be certified as a Master in Nutrition Response Testing.

To help patients achieve health in mind, body and Spirit she uses a technique called PSYCH-K to neurologically change patients' brain pathways when it comes to their belief systems to help them achieve a joyful and healthy life.

Dr. Armistead's Personal Story with Nutrition Response Testing

Imagine being a teenager and spending years in and out of hospitals. That was me when I was 16, suffering from childhood asthma and not getting better. Looking for an alternative, my mother found Dr. Freddie Ulan and Nutrition Response Testing, and I became his patient. 

In time my asthma, untouchable by any other modality, cleared up with the right nutritional support for my body. I was directly inspired by Dr. Ulan and what he was able to accomplish with his patients. He was a chiropractor. So when I finished high school, I knew exactly how I wanted to dedicate my professional life. 

As a chiropractor and also a graduate of Nutrition Response Testing Advanced Clinical Training, I have many tools in my belt to help my patients heal. For example, if somebody comes in with low back pain caused by inflammation, I can adjust the patient to put the joints back in place, then normalize physiological functions with nutrition, so that the body’s natural healing ability can address the inflammation. In fact, poor nutrition may very well have created the conditions for the injury in the first place. 

What can be accomplished using Nutrition Response Testing to assess underlying causes that lead to disease is simply amazing. As a case in point, I had a 26-year old female patient who came in with fibroids. She was told by her MD that her only option was surgery, and that’s the last thing she wanted to do. She felt hopeless. 

Luckily, a friend referred her to my practice. After doing the initial consultation, I performed the 13 steps of Nutrition Response Testing with her and found indications of several barriers to the body’s ability to heal itself, including signs of possible aluminum toxicity and an immune system challenge that could be affecting her uterus and ovaries. I explained to her that if we helped the body detox and supported it with the right nutrition, this could increase the body’s ability to heal itself. 

Four months later, she returned to her medical doctor, who discovered her fibroids were almost gone! Her “unavoidable” surgery was no longer necessary, and additionally, her PMS and menstrual cycle pain had markedly decreased. 

I can’t help but smile when I think of the wonderful results she’s had, thanks to this procedure that enabled me to zero in on the underlying deficiencies. Nutrition Response Testing eliminates guessing games. You don’t “chase” symptoms. It’s a precise tool that permits you to determine specific nutritional needs that can help each patient bring about a more optimal state of health in their bodies. Given the right nutrition, the body can truly heal itself. 

Spa Services at Healing Arts NYC To Help You Detox, Rejuvenate and Relax

As a Chiropractor and a Master Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner, I know how important it is to take care of your body and mind. That's why I founded Healing Arts NYC. Our first priority is to help you overcome severe and chronic illness with natural remedies. But we are also a wellness center that offers a variety of spa services to help you detox, rejuvenate and relax.

At Healing Arts NYC, you can enjoy a spa day that includes four services for $150, saving $59. You can choose from ozone sauna, salt booth, foot detox bath, PEMF therapy, Infoceuticals, tea bar and chakra light therapy. Each service has its own benefits for your health and well-being.

• Ozone Sauna is a great way to detoxify your body from toxins and pathogens. It also boosts your immune system, improves your circulation and skin health, and reduces inflammation and pain.

• Salt Booth is a natural therapy that uses Himalayan salt to cleanse your respiratory system and improve your breathing. It also helps with allergies, asthma, sinusitis and other conditions.

• Detox Foot Bath is a simple but effective way to remove toxins from your body through your feet. It also balances your pH levels, enhances your energy and mood, and promotes relaxation.

• PEMF Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses pulsed electromagnetic fields to stimulate cellular repair and regeneration. It also improves blood flow, oxygenation and nutrient delivery to your tissues.

• Infoceuticals are liquid remedies that contain bio-information that supports the body's self-healing process. They help correct energetic imbalances in your body-field that may cause physical or emotional issues.

• Medicinal Tea Bar is a cozy place where you can enjoy a personalized hot tea blend made with organic herbs that suit your needs. You can also get a personalized homeopathic tincture that helps with various ailments.

• Chakra Light Therapy is a relaxing session that uses colored lights to balance your chakras or energy centers in your body. It also helps with stress relief, emotional healing and spiritual growth.

Additional Resources

• Health and Wellness Blog - Healing Arts NYC