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Introducing Dr. Michael Schonfeld of Long Island

Dr. Michael Schonfeld

I must admit I was nervous," remembers Dr. Michael Schonfeld. "I was 12 years old and suffering from daily headaches after a go-kart accident. I tried everything medicine has to offer," continues Dr. Schonfeld. "I even went to the hospital and had a spinal tap, they found nothing, but they still put me on some heavy duty medication. My grades slipped and I missed school. Finally a neighbor in Brooklyn suggested chiropractic to my parents. I still remember my first chiropractic adjustment, I laid on a table and Dr. Shapiro just leaned on my neck and wow I felt a small pop and that night was the first night that I did not have a headache in over a year."

Dr. Schonfeld went on to continue chiropractic care for many years. No his headaches were not cured, but he has them less often and less severe, a true blessing for any headache sufferer.

While still a Biology major at Brooklyn College on his way to his B.S. degree, Dr. Schonfeld knew he wanted to be some type of doctor, but he wasn’t sure for a while.  Then one day his choice was easy, he would become a chiropractor and help as many people as possible without drugs and surgery.  So he started his investigation of chiropractic now not as a patient, but as a future Doctor of Chiropractic.

Dr. Schonfeld was accepted at the National College of Chiropractic, a prestigious school in the suburbs of Chicago. After graduation in 1978, Dr. Schonfeld established his office on Newbridge Road in Bellmore, just half a mile north of its present location.

"My chiropractic practice is different than many chiropractic offices," Dr. Schonfeld emphatically states, "I do not believe that chiropractic should be the only healthcare service a person should receive". That is why I have chosen to work along with other “hands on” health care providers, Physiatrists, medical doctors who specialize in conservative rehabilitation, and Physical Therapists, another branch of the healing arts with a hands on approach just like us chiropractors. Working as team we can combine our abilities and formulate a comprehensive integrated health care plan for our patients."

Dr. Schonfeld is married to Wendy also a chiropractor and Certified Physical Trainer and the co-owner of ABSolutely Fit, a personal training and fitness studio located in the same building as his office. With  three daughters, Tara, Keri and Hannah and four grandchildren, his life is a beautiful one made up of family and his extended family, his patients.

Dr. Schonfeld practices what he preaches. He receives chiropractic adjustments and so does his family. He exercises regularly, does Yoga to relax and stretch and enjoys riding his bicycle.

"Thank you for taking the time to visit our site and read about us. If you have any questions, I am an excellent listener, please call me or click on the E-Mail the doctor button. I return all calls personally and respond to all email messages myself." "Remember, my reputation has always been, if I can help you, I will tell you so and if not I will tell your that too."