Life Chiropractic - Dr. Lila Wolfe

Dr. Wolfe is so much more than a chiropractor, she is a "healer." My visits to her office are always memorable experiences which leave me feling healthy of mind and body. I find that since I've been seeing Dr. Wolfe on a regular basis, I'm hardly every sick and if I do happen to get a little something, it is short lived. Her music is wonderful and I just love the feeling of calmness I get when I enter her space. Her chiropractic skills are second to none and her adjustments are specific to the needs of her patients which is a refreshing change to what is customary in this field. Go see her to sure whatever ails you.

Pros: Compassionate, knowledgeable, informative

Posted 10/29/09

Last summer I threw my back out less than 13 hours before having to board a plane to Italy for an active boat trip. I was in severe pain and almost sure I wouldn?t be able to handle the flight. Dr. Wolfe seriously saved the day. She worked with me until I was virtually pain free. Every time I see Dr. Wolfe I walk out of her office as if I weigh 10 lbs, it?s an unbelievable release of pent up stress. She?s also been a great help to my colleagues, which has contributed to the well being our every day office environment. This woman?s a miracle worker and I highly recommend her to everyone.

Posted 03/22/09

I suffered from lower back pain (herniated disc) for more than two years. Gained nice 30lbs in that period as I could not/ not permitted to go to the gym. I tried physical therepy, exercises, massages...nothing helped. I met Dr. Wolfe at my company's health fair. I read the positive reviews on this website as well as others and decided to try it out. One of the wisest decisions I may have ever made. Four months of treatment...and my back feels as good as it did 2 years ago. I can now do my crunches, push ups and all sorts of simple exercises. Lost 20lbs already..and feeling very good...! Dr. Wolfe is very friendly and down to earth. Just have confidence in her and you will feel the difference within a short time of starting your therepy with her. Highly reccomended!

Posted 03/04/09

Great experience every time and the only chiropractor to fix my chronic neck and upper back pain! Her staff is great and very professional. The environment is relaxing and friendly and Dr. Wolfe is a true pro at what she does!

Posted 01/25/09

I have been seeing Dr. Wolfe for several years now to help with chronic back pain from structural problems I've had since I was a child. She is absolutely amazing. Not only have her adjustments helped with my back pain, but also with my immune system. When I go to appointments regularly I hardly ever get sick. She treated me through my pregnancy and has also treated my two year old since she was two weeks old. The adjustments significantly help with keeping her from getting sick too. Dr. Wolfe is very knowledgeable and explains things in a way that really make sense. She takes the time to answer questions and to help you understand what is going on with your body. Don't walk, run to go see Dr. Wolfe!

Posted 01/21/09

I'll assume readers have little time on their hands for reviews so I'll go ahead. Dr. Wolfe is great, she's thorough with any adjustments done, everything's done with little wait time, the office is calm, close to all transit spots, right at Wall and Water Sts. Her office assistants take care of any insurance issues, and the office hours are great for pretty much anyone's schedule.
No one could go wrong with her as a chiro and moreover as a friend. Stay happy and stay well.

Posted 01/19/09

Every visit to Dr. Wolfe's office is a pleasurable one. I was skeptical seeing a Chiropractor. But after meeting her and realizing Dr. Wolfe's knowledge of Chiropractic, her expertise in her craft and most importantly her passion about what she's doing really proved to me what she's all about.The results and how to get them have truly made me feel confident about my decision. And the results for me have been great. Dr. Wolfe is very personable and easy to talk to. Her staff, in particular, Renee is an absolute pleasure and very professional. Everyone's friendly, the music is relaxing and the atmosphere is very layed back which really make the office feel like home. I highly recommend Dr. Wolfe for your Chiropractic needs.

Pros: Relaxed & Pleasurable Doctor Visit

Cons: none

Posted 01/15/09

Not only is Dr. Wolfe the coolest chiropractor in New York City, but she gets you the results you want and need.
Case in point: This past March of 2008 I was slowly losing the hearing in my right ear from what I thought was wax buildup (since I frequently play and listen to loud music) or a middle ear infection (since I was also sick around that time). I went to a clinic and was told I did not have any wax buildup, but that I may have a middle ear infection and was instructed to get a humidifier to combat the dry steam heat in my apartment and to breathe steam from a kettle for a few minutes every hour, among a few other things to try (thankfully the doctor at the clinic did not prescribe antibiotics for me).
This went on for three weeks and my condition only worsened to the point where my right ear completely closed up and I couldn't hear at all.
Now I have been to Dr. Wolfe quite a few times before this incident, and her adjustments have always left me feeling great and more aligned and more pain free, but I never thought to go to her for a problem with my ear, I thought I'd need to go to an Otolaryngologist for that sort of thing, but on a whim I googled middle ear issues and came across something about chiropractic helping ear problems.
So I called Dr. Wolfe's office up, spoke to Renee and setup an appointment for that very next day.
After my adjustment and getting my neck "cracked", which is my favorite part it feels great, literally 45 minutes later as I was walking to the train, my ear started "popping" and opening up and I could hear again. It was a pretty amazing feeling and I honestly couldn't believe it.
I don't know if something was getting pinched like a nerve or whatever, but after weeks of trying many other things and getting completely frustrated at not being able to hear and nothing else working, the results from just one adjustment were absolutely AMAZING.
So amazing that I continue to go to Dr. Wolfe, in fact I'm going tomorrow.
-Damon

Posted 09/24/08

Dr. Wolfe is amazing. I never thought a trip to the doctors office would be something id look forward to. She made that the case. She is very personable and fun to chat with. She is excellent at what she does. Before i saw Dr. Wolfe i was usually in a grumpy mood in the mornings. Now i feel more energetic, less headaches, and the stress levels are down slightly. She is always very positive and upbeat and thats something you hardly find in the big apple. I highly recommend dr wolfe to anyone considering chiropractic consultation. She has to be nyc best chiro. PERIOD!!

Pros: Personality.

Cons: NONE WHATSOEVER

Posted 04/16/08

dr. lila wolf is amazing . i have had tmj for years and dr. wolf is the only person who has been able to successfully treat it , and treat it at the sorce . she has great knowledge and explains everything extremely well . she is an amazing woman as well as excellent doctor . i always leave there feeling like a new person . i highly recommend seeing her . she is simply wonderful .

Pros: everthing

Cons: none

Posted 12/29/07

Dr. Wolfe is very well informed, very accommodating, a great listener and she knows her craft! She explains everything very thoroughly, provides good, healthy suggestions and asks the right questions to find out what the problem(s) are. Another bonus: Dr. Wolfe adjusts dogs as well! Claire at the front desk is also very accommodating, helpful and sweet! Highly recommended!!!

Posted 11/08/07

I've had chronic pain for years that no doctor has ever really been able to treat effectively. Dr. Wolfe took a holistic approach to my health and now I have less pain than I ever have. She does more than just make my back feel better: I'm more healthy overall than I ever have been. I appreciate the professional, relaxed office and I always come out feeling so much better. Usually I dread going to the doctor's office, but I look forward to each visit to Dr. Wolfe. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Pros: Great care, friendly, reasonable rates.

Cons: None.

Posted 10/01/07

Dr. Wolfe of Life Chiropractic is an amazing doctor! She has a wonderfully exuberant way with people. Her cheerfulness is catching! Most importantly, she is a skilled chiropractor. I was in a car accident and Dr. Lila has kept me without pain and able to move about. She starts out with x-rays, consults with you and works her magic. The office is comfortable and her assistant/receptionist, Claire, is equally personable, so that you always feel at home. My whole family sees Dr. Lila and we all love her. There is never a long wait, but each one of her patients receive personal treatment. Although I live in Brooklyn and work in Long Island City, the trip to Life Chiropractic is most definitely worth it! If you are in need of a caring, competent, patient chiropractor, go see Dr. Lila Wolfe.

Cons: NONE!

Pros: Excellent service.

Cons: None

Posted 08/24/07

Dr. Wolf is a true professional in her trait. I have been a customer for over two years now and every visit has been a pleasant one. Out of all of the chiropractors I have seen (four) to date, Dr. Wolf has provided the best results.

Pros: No wait time, pleasant enviornment, works around your schedule

Cons: None

Posted 08/19/07

Dr. Wolfe is probably the 8th chiropracter I've been too. I used to horseback ride and have been thrown many times. I was in a car accident when I was 16 and landed on my head. So, of course, my neck is a constant problem... hence my experience with so many chiros. NOT ONE of the other doctors I saw, highly recommended by others, took an X-ray. Some of them went through the routine of "cracking" every angle, every position, same routine every time. "See you next week!"
Dr. Wolfe, on the other hand, took X-rays, explained exactly what was off and what was good, what she needed to do and why, and gave me stretches to do at home. I was blown away. She concentrates on the problem areas and leaves the others alone. Her chairs are even different from any other place I've been to. She also knows kinesiology which is so important, I think it should be part of the required skills to get certified. So, in a nutshell, Dr. Wolfe is extremely caring, well rounded, articulate and professional and really does save lives!

Pros: I can ride my bike through East River Park to get there!

Cons: none

Posted 08/12/07

Dr. Wolfe is an amazing chiropractor. She was the first one that I consulted with that made sure she knew what was going on inside of me before she even started adjusting me. She explains everything to you about what is going on with your body and gives you plenty of home exercises in order to enhance the work she is doing so that you heal faster. If you ever need emergency work, this is the doctor for you. She has healed my neck so many times with her magical fingers and amazing ability to adjust effortlessly and painlessly.

She has a wonderful assistant, who is always pleasant to have a conversation with, an onsite massage therapist and even has an extra room for those that need more privacy.

There is truly no other place to go if you are in need of chiropractic help. Seek Dr. Wolfe immediately!!!!

Pros: Good music, relaxing atmosphere, great doctor, staff and patients. Good energy and easy access via many train lines.

Posted 08/12/07

I lead a very active life?I travel a lot, used to think nothing of running 6 miles, when I unfortunately herniated a lower disk doing yoga? For once in my life, I wasn?t able to work through the pain? I couldn?t do any of the things I was used to doing! For nearly two years, I tried to avoid moving my hips much, hoping that my back would stabilize. It hurt when I woke up and tried to get out of bed, it hurt when I tried to stand on one leg to put on a shoe, or a pair of pants, it hurt when I walked, and I certainly wasn?t able to exercise in any way? I even transitioned my career because of the injury. (I never knew that back pain could be so terrible!) After seeing another (not very good) chiropractor, and a physical therapist, I saw an Osteopath, who recommended Celebrex. When I read the list of side-effects, (heart attacks and strokes), I chickened-out and decided to make sure I?d exhausted all possibilities before taking it? Luckily, I found Dr. Lila. She immediately insisted upon adjusting my spine, rather than keeping it immobile. While I was nervous, because of the pain, at that point, I was willing to try anything. After only a few adjustments with Lila, I felt better. Over the next month of adjustments, the pain grew less intense, and I was able to return to simple exercise. After a few more months, I was feeling MUCH better. A year later, I?m back to rigorous exercise, and it?s rare that I experience lower back pain at all. It all thanks to Dr. Lila, that I finally have my life back! I?m SO thankful to her for helping me return to my normal state of health.

Pros: Can't live without her.

Cons: Wish she was closer to my home, near Union Square.

Posted 08/10/07

i've played guitar to the point of impracticality and my back has thrown in the towel and said, " Well, I'll just stay bent like this and save you the trouble." However, Dr Lila will not except that as an answer. She truely cares about your back and your health and I recommend her fully

Posted 08/09/07

I started going to see Dr. Lila when I was preggo... I can not tell you what being pregnant does to your body... but my back was severely suffering... so I gave Lila a call and she totally helped the problem... she is very professional, knowledgeable and has a great practice... now as maintenance and to keep my lifelong back issues in check (especially with a heavy toddler to pick up and tote around), as well as overall promotion of good health... I look forward to my visits to Dr. Lila/Life Chiropractic... now the whole family gets adjusted!

Posted 08/08/07

I experienced a bad lower back injury while carting records to a gig. (some of us djs still use vinyl)
My doctor suggested stretching and getting an assistant to help cart albums and equipment.
This was easy enough, but with late nights, hours behind the decks and continued pain, I decided to try something completly different... Dr. Lila.
While I was hesitant at first... my back feels better than it has in years.
I fired my assistant, and am able to cart all my own gear.
Go (wickie wickie wickie) GO.... WORD!

Pros: yes, she's a pro!

Cons: who goes to Wall Street? (she makes it worth the trek)

Posted 08/08/07

Dr Lilia is the ultimate experience in chiropractic. Any one not sure about the combination of science and luxury should go to visit.
Not only does she take my insurance, but she redefined a chiropractic experience for me. I was sick of my laze-faire so-so chiropractor, but I also was really ready to feel better and know why. There is no weird science here. She is through, intuitive and she has all sorts of pricey gadgets that my other chiro DID NOT offer.
She is cooperative. She really tells you how you can improve.. and then with a magic touch, intuitive, with just the correct amount of strength.
She is the tops and really open to answering my questions, no matter how strange seeming.
It is in a really cool wall street location. I recommended her to everybody and somehow, it's silly, Shes a chiropractor I can really be proud of. And she makes time when I just need to pop in.

Pros: equiptment, knowlege, energy, convience

Posted 08/07/07

I had never been to a chiropractor before seeing Dr. Wolfe because the idea of anything being done to my spine scared me. But last year I had a back injury so a friend of mine referred me to Dr. Wolfe and I couldn?t be more thankful.

She took the time to go over my x-rays with me, explaining things to me in English, and made me realize that my injury could be dealt with. Never using scare tactics, she focused on my getting better and was always able to recommend an exercise or supplement that could help my condition. Dr. Wolfe is a very kind and caring person and I would wholly recommend her to anyone.

Posted 08/07/07