Meet Dr. Jay Handt
Chiropractor | Speaker | Life University Board Member | Disc Center of America NYC Lead Doctor
Dr. Jay Handt brings more than 45 years of hands-on experience to helping individuals and families pursue true health and peak performance. As founder of New York Chiropractic Life Center, he combines high-quality hands-on care with advanced diagnostic technology to help patients move, feel, and live better.
Life University Board Member
100 Year Lifestyle Certified
Founder, New York Chiropractic Life Center
More Than 40,000 Patients Helped
A Mission Built on Excellence and Service
Dr. Jay Handt believes chiropractic care is a calling – a way to help people create excellence in their health and life. His approach blends modern chiropractic wellness care with a personal, relationship-driven experience that supports long-term, drug-free health for generations.
At New York Chiropractic Life Center for Health and Peak Performance, the focus is clear: it’s not about your back – it’s about your life.
- 45+ years of hands-on chiropractic experience
- 45+ years of hands-on chiropractic experience
- 45+ years of hands-on chiropractic experience
- 45+ years of hands-on chiropractic experience
Beyond the Office
Dr. Handt holds a special place in his heart for family wellness care and believes the strength of the future depends on the health and quality of life of children. His wife, Kathi, and their three children, Josh, Ryan, and Morgan, all receive regular wellness chiropractic care, and his children have been adjusted since birth.
Committed to making family care accessible, Dr. Handt established special family care plans to help offset the rising costs of modern health care. He also gives back through speaking, training, and community involvement, serving as a guest speaker and lecturer for professional organizations and supporting local health care needs through an open-door, community-first practice.
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Alanna
★★★★★“New York Chiropractic is the best! Dr. Jay and Dr. Josh have helped me immensely with my back issues. I've had chronic back issues my whole life and have seen many, many chiropractors. NYCLC has been my best experience by far. The staff are”
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Ben Silverman Golf
★★★★★“This office is so focused on lifelong healthcare, it’s a breath of fresh air! Dr.Jay and Dr.Josh are great adjusters and dedicated Chiropractors. I highly recommend them!”
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Vittoria de Bruin
★★★★★“Apart from the compassionate and incomparable treatment by the Doctors Jay and Josh Handt I look forward to being welcomed to the office by the warm and wonderful Ina, Leslie and/or Marcia. And equally important is that I can comfortably ”
Google reviewDr. Jay Handt’s Proven Approach to Lasting Health
Optimize your nervous system, transform your life.
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Comprehensive Assessment
Your journey begins with a detailed review of your health history, daily habits, and goals. Dr. Handt combines advanced diagnostics with thoughtful conversation to pinpoint what matters most – so your care plan is built around you.
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Nervous System Optimization
Through gentle, precise chiropractic adjustments, Dr. Handt helps restore alignment and improve nervous system communication. This supports your body’s natural ability to heal and adapt, boosting energy, resilience, and performance at every stage of life.
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Lifestyle & Wellness Integration
Care doesn’t stop at the adjustment. You’ll receive personalized recommendations for movement, nutrition, and sustainable habits that fit real life. The goal is simple – help you build lasting vitality at home, at work, and everywhere in between.
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Ongoing Support & Results Tracking
Your results are tracked over time with consistent follow-ups and plan updates as your needs change. Dr. Handt and his team stay by your side with education, encouragement, and ongoing support – so the progress you make is built to last.
Your Comeback Starts Here. Your Vitality Continues Here. Your Wellness Thrives Here.
From athletes reclaiming performance to retirees protecting independence to wellness advocates choosing natural healing, The 100 Year Lifestyle supports every journey.
Live Longer
Maximize your longevity potential with proactive, evidence-based care that keeps you thriving for decades.
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Live Longer
Maximize your longevity potential with proactive, evidence-based care that keeps you thriving for decades.
Explore longevity
Live Longer
Maximize your longevity potential with proactive, evidence-based care that keeps you thriving for decades.
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