Staten Island Wellness Care

Reviews 3

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john magee

I walked into Dr. Steves office in February of 2012 a chronic insomniac with frequent cystic acne and sleep apnea, not to mention a slew of CNS and back pain issues from years of athletic competition and weight lifting. I never took a steroid or pain killer but I knew there was something wrong when I began to average only 1-2 hours of sleep per night over the course of a few weeks in January of 2012. That was a pattern that was off and on for about 6 years but my breaking point had finally been reached. I had seen a plethora of doctors who deemed, through traditional diagnostics evaluations and blood work, that I was "healthy" and that most of my issues were related to stress or "in my mind". I didnt have peace of mind with those reports and needed a better answer. I was tired of doctors treating my symptoms with prescription medication, which half the time didnt work. They were throwing band aids on a larger issue but wouldnt or couldnt take the time to help me figure out what was wrong. A mutual friend who was, and still is, a patient of Dr. Steve begged me to give him a call and see what he had to say. I took him up on his advice and made my initial consultation. I will never forget how our first meeting ended. He said to me with 10000% conviction: "I can and WILL help you". I have never looked back since! The first few weeks of adjustments were a shock to my body because I was in the healing stage, which for me was the first time I began to see my body for what it really was... a mess. With his nutritional guidance and his alternative medical approaches I was able to start breathing better within a few weeks and by the summer I was no longer dealing with sleep apnea. My cystic acne began to clear up and by mid-July (2012) my skin was consistently cyst free! The most significant change was my sleep and not just getting to sleep, but being able to stay asleep. By the spring of 2012 I was averaging 4 hours a night (double what I was getting before Dr. Steve) and on some nights it went to over 6 hours!! Moving forward to 2014, I am happy to say that I am now getting almost a full night of sleep and my skin has remained consistently good. In addition to those benefits through his nutritional and alternative medical practices, I am now free of the burden of anxiety and stress that was plaguing me for so many years and remain a loyal patient of Dr. Steve. More importantly than being a patient I now consider him a friend. He was the first doctor that showed he cared about my overall well being and not my wallet. The fact that he has patients whom have been with him for over 19 years says a lot about Dr. Steve as a medical professional and as a man! I am proud to give him my highest recommendation and hope that anybody out there who has or is struggling with pain, anxiety, nutritional deficiencies, insomnia, acne, or even cancer....Yes cancer, please give him a shot. He changed my life for the better and know he can and WILL do the same for you.

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Brian Gibbons

I was referred to Dr. Steve by a family member. I injured my back and was told that I would need surgery by a specialist. I was not at all ready to under go surgery, so I was looking for some other form relief. Surgery was not a option at this time as I was getting married in a few months and was not about to jeopardize my wedding day. I was going to PT and it was good, but wasn’t giving me the relief that I needed. I decided to call Dr Steve and thank God I did. I have been under his care for two months now. When I first came into his office I could barely walk, I couldn’t stand up straight and was in unbareable pain. At my first visit with Dr Steve, he examined me and sent me for an Xray. He showed me where the problem was and told me not to worry “I can help you and you WILL NOT NEED SURGERY”. I had an extruded disc which was causing severe sciatica. Well, after two months of treatment by him I am up and walking. and back at work. As he promised I did not have surgery, and I am walking down the aisle at my wedding. My disc pain is being managed and in addition his treatment has helped with my snoring, and is improving my posture. Dr. Steve’s professional ability and knowledge of his craft is outstanding. He has the ability with one look at you to know exactly what he needs to adjust. Every patient has a custom treatment plan, "no cookie cutter treatment plan”. He is honest and straight forward. He is willing to try to help anyone. If he can help you he will. If your condition is so severe that he cannot help you he will tell you that he is unable to help with your condition. You will not be strung along with false hope. Dr. Steve is phenomenal, But as the saying goes behind every good man………..Well he has two great women Maria and Andrea. They are both curtious and professional. They are the oil in the operation that makes your visit go smoothly. I would highly recommend seeing Dr. Steve. Again, If he can help you, he will.

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G Torres

My experience with Dr Steve and his wonderful staff has been life changing...when I first started a little over two months ago I was constantly in pain due to a surgery I had on my right knee. I was in terrible pain after even the most moderate exercise and walking even as little as ten blocks was an issue for me...from the moment I sat down for a consultation he was there to answer any and all questions I have had...he is really one of the most knowledgeable Drs I have ever spoken to...in terms of both the body and nutrition...and i have spoken to my share after having knee surgeries on both knees at just 33 years old...this man tells the truth! ...and that is hard to find...he personally tailored a rehabilitation program for me along with a diet plan...i was unable to exercise much because i was extremely overweight and in pain but he had a life altering conversation with me...he let me know that if i was willing to make some tough but realistic changes to my diet and follow his advice along with his rehabilitation program and take the supplements he suggested that i could once again feel good and get my life back...two months later and with his help i am proud to say that I have lost over sixty pounds and I cant even remember the last time i had significant knee pain!...if you or a loved one you know are in pain and are tired of feeling like a number when you go to see a doctor i implore you to go see Dr Steve and his wonderful staff he is always quick to give free advice and it is evident to me that he and the entire staff truly love what they do and care a great deal for their patients... if your tired of prescription medications and unnecessary surgeries like i was...go and get your life back!... I did and if i can do it anyone can!