We don't crack
your back.
Thirty years of light-touch care in Ithaca. If the popping sound is what has kept you away from chiropractic, it is not part of what we do.

I’m used to the twist and crack adjustments of every other chiropractor I’ve visited, and my body always fights it. That said, I was shocked when Dr Todd barely touched me during my visit. Not going to lie - it felt like a lot of hocus pocus at the time. The result, however, was staggering! A region of great distress has been quiet and calm and pain free. My initial consultation was about 90 minutes and very and thorough.
What patients say
So grateful to have left my appointment feeling fantastic. Dr Todd id great at getting right to the isdues and releasing all my tensions. So important in our crazy world.
Dr. Stein has great skill, I am glad to have found this practice. I went with my instincts and signed up for a 6 month series of appointments, (which is pretty unusual for me) and I am glad I did. These appointments have been very supportive to my mission of regaining my health, and have been beneficial in ways I did not expect, like helping me change long term patterns. Thank you Todd and Patricia!
Dr Todd is a kind compassionate skillful efficient and effective Practitioner!
We began here in 2006; myself and our 6 month old son ; 2 decades now and I’ve always left feeling better after an adjustment!
Always good vibes supportive and healing! Along with Patricia and other staff who support the practice it’s a relaxing restorative experience!
Healthy Life Chiropractic = Heal Thy Life; that is exactly What this work is about; heal thy life in a kind caring community ! Thank You!
Even if the problem I go in for doesn’t get addressed immediately, I nevertheless always am grateful to be “trained” (entrainment?) or reminded how to breathe deeply into parts of my body I had disconnected from. Todd touch and mastery of his field leaves me feeling renewed and highly relaxed every time! In this crazy world, he helps me reconnect with my inner calm. Thank you Todd Stein!
Dr. Todd is a gifted chiropractor who is able to give a gentle approach along with the usual cracks. I was nervous because my previous experience with a chiropractor was intense and painful, but after explaining this to Dr. Todd he was very helpful. I’ve seen him regularly for a few years now, and recommend him to all of my sensitive clients. Patricia Stein is great at the Somato-Respiratory work that complements the Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) that Dr. Todd does, and I recommend her as well.
Dr Todd always offers his expertise with my healing journey. He is attentive and a highly skilled chiropractor!! The best:)
Dr. Todd is the best Chiropractor ever! My husband and I left feeling better than we have felt in a very long time! Can’t wait to come back!
Dr. Todd is the only chiropractor I've gone to in years. His attention to his work and the energy he puts into each patient is amazing. Highly recommend!
Dr. Todd is the only chiropractor I’ve gone to in years. His attention to his work and the energy he puts into each patient is amazing. Highly recommend!
I have been a patient of Dr. Todd’s for a year. He is great.
A gift in my life, he is very knowledgeable, skilled, warm. It is clear he loves his work. I always leave feeling infinitely better, more at ease and present in my body & being, and grateful. AND, I always look forward to my next visit.
Dr. Todd came highly recommended and I understand why. He is an incredible chiropractor and a holistic healer. His staff are warm and welcoming. I felt cared for from the moment I walked in the door.
Dr Todd is extraordinary in his field. I was not going to have his treatment at beginning due to the long distance travel. Eventually I have to get treatment under his care. his adjustment is less painful relatively but released great painfulness from my injury. His theory, knowledge and technique are unique. He is skillful and resourceful.
Network Chiropractic as a modality is excellent and Dr. Todd is a highly skilled practitioner. Grateful for the support and his expertise. A worthwhile investment in well being.
4.9 out of 5 from 145 reviews on Google. Individual patients, in their own words, from their public reviews. Nobody's experience predicts anyone else's.
Some people arrive barely able to turn their head. Others feel fine and want to feel better than fine.
Both are good reasons to be here. Nobody has to justify why they came in, and nobody gets talked into more than they asked for.
What we offer
- Chiropractic careGentle, hands-on care focused on how your spine and nervous system are working together. No forceful thrusts, no cracking.
- NetworkSpinalA light-touch approach that works with your nervous system rather than forcing a joint. No cracking, no sudden movement.
- Somato Respiratory IntegrationHands-on breath and attention work with a practitioner, in the room. Also called Body Breath Integration.
- Massage and bodyworkTherapeutic massage and manual lymphatic drainage with Patricia Stein, LMT.
- Care for children and familiesGentle care for children and during pregnancy, at a pace set by the person on the table.
You should not have to guess whether it is working.
How you feel on a given morning moves around a lot. So the first visit includes three non-invasive scans, and we run them the same way every time. Six months from now there is something real to compare against.
- Muscle activity along the spine
- Surface EMG
- Temperature, left against right
- Thermal
- Timing between heartbeats
- HRV
No needles, no radiation, nothing uncomfortable, and you stay fully clothed. These are measurements, not diagnostic tests, and they do not replace medical care.

Three people, one small building
Come and see.
We are taking new patients. Calling is the fastest way onto the schedule, and the front desk can tell you what a visit costs before you commit to anything.
Ithaca, NY 14850
- Monday
- 9 am – 1 pm3 – 6 pm
- Tuesday
- 4 – 6 pm
- Wednesday
- 9 am – 3 pm
- Thursday
- 9 am – 1 pm3 – 6 pm
- Friday to Sunday
- Closed

