Neighborhood Natural Medicine

Neighborhood Natural Medicine is exactly the right place for people like me who live with ailments or conditions that the established medical community either prescribes a pill for or dismisses as just normal. I did not want to treat my symptoms but rather improve my overall quality of life. For years I managed with sleeplessness, anxiety and poor digestion. Nothing «life-​threatening serious» or crippling– just not totally ok. On the surface I was, by all accounts more than perfectly healthy.
After 9 months of seeing Joseph I was feeling less anxious, sleeping 8 – 9 hours a night and having normal bowel movements. A combination of Chinese herbs, tinctures and acupuncture was what worked for me. Shortly after, I went gluten-​free and haven’t looked back. My overall health is better and there is a clarity that was not there before.
As a person Joseph is kind, gentle and incredibly knowledgable. What seems mysterious is actually concrete and Joseph is well versed at explaining it to the clueless like me. Really at the end of the day I can’t say enough good things about Joseph’s practice, from the lovely serene homey environment to the super competent Andrea at the front… it is well worth your time and more than worth the money for your health.

My mother had been suffering from frequent migraines since the late 90’s. Her quest for relief was riddled with constant trips to various healthcare professionals including headache specialists, physical therapists, neurologists etc. Over the years she even tried various forms of alternative medicine, but to no avail. The treatments were always temporary, and she would always find herself back where she started: reaching for that bottle of over-​the-​counter pain medication. Her condition deteriorated over the years. The meds lead to an ulcer in her stomach which exacerbated the situation; her attention span was limited at best, she was unable to focus, and would suffer from headaches that would last weeks on end. She hit rock bottom last year. She had a severe migraine, so she decided to leave work early. On her way home she was involved in a car accident. Thankfully, she was not hurt and neither was anyone else, but this wake-​up call warranted a response. I decided to bring her in to see Joseph. Just six months into her treatment, I’m happy to say she has seen considerable results. The changes I’ve seen personally have been drastic: her energy levels are higher, she has regained her focus, her headaches are pretty infrequent now, and best of all, for the first time in more than ten years she is completely off of pain medication. For someone like me who understands that painkillers can be habit forming, and lead to severe unwanted side-​effects, this is a big fuckin deal! I’m supremely thankful for the services provided to the community by Neighborhood Natural Medicine. Joseph is not one of those doctors that cares about the paycheck more than the patient. On the contrary, I have never seen such an upright, caring, and genuine professional in the healthcare field. The receptionist Andrea is always on point and timely in her responses to various queries, whether by phone or email. (Don’t hesitate to leave a voicemail– she always responds.) Again, I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of my family and the people of our great city. Keep up the good work!

I reached out to Dr. Joseph two years ago. I have chronic asthma and allergies and have been taking medication for both most of my life. I was also experiencing a series of back to back cold and flu illnesses that seemed to be in a never ending cycle. Dr Joseph gave me a diet and supplement regiment to help boost my immune system. He also informed me that my asthmatic issues stemmed from «gut» problems, so we worked to fix those as well.
Some of Dr. Joseph’s practices are non-​traditional particularly for someone that is used to the techniques of Western medicine. That said, his treatments undoubtedly helped me. I haven’t been able to completely abandon the asthma and allergy pharmaceuticals, but my immune system is much more robust and the asthma symptoms are greatly reduced.
What Dr. Joseph provides is not a quick fix. He’s not going to cure your flu, but rather work at a more systemic level to fix and adjust your body to help your health in the long term. If you are willing to commit to that and be in tune with your body and health, then go see him. He’s also a cool guy.
To other Unilocal comments that Andrea can be a bit cold — I too experienced this at first, but if you take the time to chat with her, she’s quite nice. She is also very organized and efficient, which is great when booking appointments.

Joseph is one of a kind. He is incredibly knowledgable, compassionate, and a true holistic healer. He has been treating me and my 3 kids for the past 4 years and he has helped us through a wide array of ailments, minor and major. Like and old school physician, Joseph as been there for us through thick and thin.

This is one of the rare instances I actually used Unilocal to find something very specific and quite important. I sustained a major injury that I’m still not sure how to describe. I’m a long distance runner so I’m no stranger to injures but this thing was bad. It is part sciatica mixed with my psoas and sacroialic joint pain. To say my butt hurt is an understatement.
Anyway, my usual clinic could not solve it. Then private practices couldn’t solve it. I’d gone from Queens to Midtown to Chinatown. Over the course of a year I had searched long and far throughout NYC to find the «right» acupuncturist. I’d feel relived initially with treatments then once I’m on my way to the train I’d realized I had only relaxed but my pain was back instantly. It was very frustrating to 1. be in constant pain 2. explain my problem over and over again to different acupuncturist 3. book, travel, time etc. to get to these appointments and let’s face it. I I don’t have time for it. THis is New York! THe money and time I spent to get pretty much nowhere with this pain. Awful.
I’ve used acupuncture for about 15 years now so I know a good one when I find one. So I found a place that happened to be near my work and read the Unilocal reviews. The stories checked out. You know when you read reviews and ¾ sound generic. I see this page is filled with specific stories of healing with a variety of symptoms treated so I gave them a shot. When I walked in for the first time for an appointment I ran into an old friend from the other side of the country. Random but not a coincidence. A trusted friend happened to be here? I knew I was on the right track before I even saw the Dr. The woman that runs the front desk/​reception was on it. I work in management and I know when someone is «on it» when they do their job. Andrea is ON IT. This place is ORGANIZED which is a relief. I don’t mind waiting but it’s nice to know your treatment is taken seriously from the very start. Then I got my treatment. Joseph is also on it. He’s thorough and a warm person. He’s not blowing smoke up your ****. He’s trying to figure out your problems. I was skeptical yet hopeful. I’ve been going to acupuncture for 15 years and this was the only injury I could not relieve so this was a big deal. Well, my relief was nearly instant. That’s not to say it was solved in one visit (it took a few sessions but it’s called healing not miracles) but I had finally found someone who nailed it. THat is the most important part in an acupuncturist. When they get it you know it and if they don’t it’s very disappointing even if they are a good person. Let’s face it this is a skill and Joseph is one of the best if not thee best acupuncturist I’ve seen in my 15 years of treatments. Other things to note is the great décor and herbs (should you choose to go that route). Now I get to be that guy in a conversation that says «Oh, you go to acupuncture? Well, my guy is the best in New York.»

I was in a poor state of health, coupled with bad habits formed from typical office work life in the city. Joseph helped me get my diet back on track, and it’s helped me immensely. My acid reflux is virtually gone, migraines are gone, and i’m more mindful of my lifestyle so i can keep my health in balance.
There are areas in which Joseph can improve his practice. One being his receptionist’s attitude, she can be cold and apathetic, hard to communicate with at times.
Secondly, the supplements are questionable, they are very expensive compared to other brands of higher quality, and i’ve never been a fan of dry supplements. It’s essentially dehydrated dead plant material, i don’t trust it. I prefer to gain nutrients from fresh food.
I was also disappointed when i asked Joseph, kindly and openly, to tell me a little bit about his techniques. He seemed unsure on how to explain what he was doing, and i didn’t get an answer.
Joseph’s «art of healing» approach is refreshing, he’s kind and a great listener. I recommend his services to anyone, even in parallel with conventional treatment and diagnosis. Just ask him questions if something seems weird, as with any professional, he should be able to clearly communicate with you.

After the birth of my daughter I had become very sick. I went to several types of doctors but none could explain what was causing my illness. After 3 years of degenerating physical health I had become very depressed as I began to fear that my health might never improve.
Joseph was so incredibly kind. I felt like I had his complete, undivided attention throughout the entire visit and in all the visits following. It felt great to be listened to. I’m not sure if it’s typical, but I began to feel some relief almost immediately after our first session.
Doctor Joseph’s knowledge of natural medicine is extensive and he is an amazing healer, naturopathic practitioner and acupuncturist. He genuinely cares. It is very apparent that he loves his work. He has a peaceful and strong energy about him that always makes me feel like I am in the right place and in the care of a competent, confident healer.
Joseph gave me lots of encouragement throughout my treatment and that made such a difference. He was always honest about the fact that it might take some time before I felt completely better so my expectations were realistic. It did take some time to completely heal, but each time I saw him I felt progressively better.
Overall I would say that I thank my lucky stars that I discovered Joseph when I did. He pretty much brought be back from the dead, and gave me my health, my sanity and my life back.

A little over a year ago I started seeing Joseph for my migraine headaches after having read through all of these amazing stories here on Unilocal,and I have to say that in reading back over them now, it feels as though I have joined an elite club of sorts– A group of people who now, through the help of Joseph and Andrea, realize they no longer have to take a back seat to their illnesses or accept as gospel the diagnoses they may have received in the past. Everyone is capable of living a happy and fulfilled life and for me, NNM had been a most enjoyable and rewarding path to achieving this.
After only a couple of weeks into my treatment I realized that Joseph not only treats your condition with a caring and calculated approach, but more importantly enables you to better treat yourself– On your own time, whether or not you even realize you are doing so. Throughout my time as one of his patients (or better yet, friends) I have had countless insights as to how I can better myself and improve my overall situation, whether it be through a more positive outlook, a new perspective on my mediation practice, and so on and so forth. It wasn’t long before I found myself diving into extreme challenges of personal growth with a level of ease I’d never felt before. I have never been the biggest fan of the city but by the end of only my first month or so I was already having a hard time trying to imagine how I would ever leave here, I so enjoyed my weekly visits to NNM.
As far as the migraines themselves, I would say I’ve seen at least a 75% improvement in both frequency and duration, and where I used to lay curled up in a fetal position with the lights off, the pain is barely that of a regular headache these days. I went from 1 – 2 migraines every 2 weeks to 1 migraine every 4 weeks, and from an average duration of 24 to 36 hours, down to an hour or two at most (pending if I have a nice place to close my eyes and doze off for a little while). And of course, I am still young on my journey– While it took a couple months or so to see these results, I have experienced debilitating migraines for the last ten years and no pill or neurologist, no crazy new-​agey treatment (and I’ve tried them all) or militant diet has ever even come close to accomplishing what Joseph has. There’s not a single doubt in my mind that I will be migraine free within the next couple of years, if not sooner.
As an added benefit, my digestion has improved dramatically– Something that I wasn’t even expecting to see a change in. I’ve tried various diets throughout the years (vegetarian, vegan, raw vegan, 10+ years gluten and dairy free) and for as long as I can remember have struggled daily with my low energy levels– My overall passion for life, really (dramatic I know, but honest). It seemed as though anything less than the strictest of diets left me yearning for the couch, but slowly I’ve been able to reintroduce almost all of my favorite foods and now, at 29, have the type of energy I haven’t felt since high school.
Joseph treats your whole body, your whole being– And while conventional medicine still has its place, using pills as a bandaid and subscribing to this notion that migraines are not curable is no longer for me.
If you’re ready to take the next step into bettering yourself and achieving a level of health you have always dreamed of, look no further than NNM.
Thank you Joseph, thank you Andrea, and thank you NNM!

After reading all of these amazing reviews, I am starting to wonder if something is wrong with me. My experience was interesting and disappointing in many ways. I am knowledgeable about medicine, alternative medicine, healthy eating etc and I visited several alternative practitioners in the past, plus I have the same acupuncturist for almost a decade. I am also a «smart patient», so I ask questions to my doctors. I am polite and funny, so I don’t come across as some grumpy jerk.
During my visit I had a feeling that I was annoying Joseph and his receptionist. The receptionist or assistant (I don’t know her name) was very kind in her emails, but cold as ice in person. She didn’t even make an eye contact and when I asked her what is the best way to get there by subway (because it was far away from where I live), she just said «I don’t know, I don’t use the subway». As an ex-​receptionist myself I was floored. OK, maybe she is having a bad day, but still, tiny bit of kindness wouldn’t kill you. Plus this is a healing place, and how can you heal if you feel like you are an annoyance. I was sent to fill out a very long form. I am glad that the form was detailed, thinking it will help Joseph understand my complicated health situation; you are even encouraged to add a paper with more symptoms if needed. So I did. It was never looked at during my visit, and I felt I just wasted 20 minutes of my life writing all that. I even suggested he looks at it, but it didn’t happen.
While Joseph is kind and seems like a nice person, my visit was more of an argument than a friendly exchange of opinions and suggestions about what to do about my health.
I was expecting a real holistic approach, not just enhanced acupuncture. The moment he asked me if I feel bloated (I didn’t write that on my chart), I knew he will talk about wheat and gluten. The latest fad. Guess what, I am one of few people who is never bloated, and when I said that, he seemed disappointed. Then he told me I should avoid wheat, and I almost cried because I really love bread. After a little bit of convincing, I ask him what he suggests I eat and he told me «Get creative»! Sorry, I am not paying big money so that you don’t even give me suggestions or a list of things to avoid. I could go to internet for free and get all that info. Plus I don’t think that just one thing can be cause of many health problems. I told him this, and suggested that he has some suggestions for people who don’t have time to look for them. He is the doctor, not me, and how can I know which website to trust. There was some tension after that, again, as if I annoyed him by not blindly obliging to his orders. Guess what, afterwards I did remove wheat from my diet for a month, got bloated and gained weight (I am vegetarian and eat healthy); with no effects on my overall health. Few days after coming back to my regular diet, my bloating went down and I feel better.
I also told him that I am extremely sensitive to cold and hot, and after placing the needles, he left me under the blowing a/​c for a long time, without once checking on me. I was freezing and couldn’t move because of needles.
After that, he prescribed some supplements. When I asked him where they were made, he annoyingly blurted «I don’t know. … California». Wow! You want me to put something in my body, but you don’t even bother to check where it comes from. I did buy them because I felt guilty for «arguing» with him. That was lots of money for me. When I got home, I emailed the supplements company and they emailed back: the ingredients are from China (thanks, but no) and they are «assembled» in NJ. So, Joseph or his assistant are selling something they don’t know anything about. I tried the supplements for few days, and each time had bad stomachache, and one of them smelled awful, so I threw them away.
Before leaving, the ice queen booked my next appointment in a very unfriendly manner (–When are you available? _​Do you have something after 5PM? — I have 3PM on Monday. — I asked for after 5PM. — So, which day do you want to come? (Are we both speaking English here???) –Which day after 5 do you have? etc) Few days later I had to change my appointment (I was still going to give them a try, blaming it on a bad day or whatever), and she told me she will put me on a «wait list». Ok. Well, call it a «forever waitlist»! They never called me back and at this point I really don’t want to go back.

I bounced between various healers (skilled MDs, reiki practitioners, and all the in-​between) for several years. I was so tired all the time that I dropped out of college and moved back home. I was seeing the best doctors. The tests and appointments were very expensive, and even with some positive test results shedding light on my biological issues my health failed to improve.
My thyroid was balanced to ideal, not just «normal», ranges and practitioners continued to blame my fatigue on depression and chronic lyme disease. They suggested that I accept things may never get better for me, and that I make an appropriate career choice that would allow for me to live the rest of my life in a state of exhaustion.
After 11 months of antibiotics for lyme disease, for the first time in my life I developed serious cystic acne. I took Accutane for several months, eliminated gluten, dairy, nuts, eggs, nightshades, fruit, and all refined grain products. I was treated for candida and hormonal imbalances. Nothing made it better, and I was not in a moldy environment.
I struggled with stomach issues and most foods made my stomach bloat to the point that I appeared three months pregnant. I was in physical pain that kept me from falling asleep and from engaging in normal activities. I struggled with prolonged bouts of depression that no one was able to eradicate. I couldn’t sleep through the night. My brain was foggy. I was making simple (but serious) mistakes, like parking my car and leaving it running in the parking lot while I ate breakfast. I felt spacey — and, worst of all, very fearful and a little hopeless. My doctors kept piling on diagnoses and failing to deliver treatments that made any lasting impact.
My first appointment with Joseph was in June of 2014, and I have seen a dramatic reduction in every single one of my symptoms. Most of them have gone away completely. My skin has been clear since (approximately) my 10^th appointment. I can exercise pain-​free, and I have the energy to so. I can focus. I am calmer. Foods that previously caused stomach pain, swelling in my limbs, or breakouts are now staples of my diet. I sleep soundly. I don’t get depressed. I am getting my life back.
Before finding this place, I tried so many different supplements, dietary regimes, body work treatments, medications, etc., and nothing has helped me as much as Joseph. I tried so, so many things. What Joseph does is truly unique. I have never met another practitioner who understands the body as Joseph does.
Healing is actually way simpler than we think. If you’re not getting better, if you don’t want to take medication, or even if you just think you deserve to feel better, you owe it to yourself to come here. Try it for a minimum of ten weeks. It definitely won’t hurt (like many Western methods might), and it just might cure you.
During my first appointment Joseph said he would not see me again if he didn’t think he could help me. This is a rare practice among today’s practitioners. Many other doctors see it as a personal failure if they cannot help you, and may keep you as a patient for years to avoid owning up to their shortcomings and their feelings of failure. Joseph is different. He really wants the best for everyone, and he will tell you if he cannot help. His ego plays no role in your treatment.

I’ve been here twice so far. I really like the doctor. His office manager has been inexplicably curt with me, no idea if I’m catching her on «off days». As in barely any eye contact, and I constantly feel like she just wants me out of her way. Good thing I’m here for the doctor I guess :)
So far it’s hard to say if the treatment is working but I do feel remarkable after the accupuncture. My definite note to anyone making an appointment: they tend to run late. I waited 45 min first time and 30 next. Not a deal breaker, but keep that in mind if you’re pressed for time or trying to plan for after.

I made my first appointment with Joseph in the fall of 2014, after trying homeopathy for over a year without seeing many results. I’d had luck with homeopathy before and was optimistic, but 12 months in, I felt like I’d hit a plateau. I knew that I wanted to try something different, and luckily the overwhelmingly positive Unilocal reviews led me to Neighborhood Natural Medicine.
I’ve had various health issues ever since I was on heavy-​duty antibiotics about seven years ago, but my primary complaint was skin-​related. I’d been dealing with constant itchy, painful skin rashes for almost four years, and nothing I’d tried — from prescription creams to extreme diets to the homeopathy — had helped. I also complained of low energy and a general feeling of being «run down» — it wasn’t unusual for me to call in sick at least once a month because I could barely drag myself out of bed. After years of feeling this way, I’d pretty much given up hope of ever feeling «normal.»
I’m still seeing Joseph on a regular basis and I’m still working on getting to 100%, but he’s helped me tremendously. I started noticing a difference within my first couple of visits — some days/​weeks were better than others when it came to my skin issues, but I saw progress, and that’s what kept me going back. At some point, I also realized that I hadn’t felt sick/​run down in longer than I could remember, which was a huge thing for me.
My favorite thing about Joseph is that he’s up front about what he can accomplish through supplements and acupuncture, and he’ll tell you what part you play in helping yourself heal. Early on, I’d expressed concern about giving up alcohol altogether, since I work in an industry that tends to revolve around drinking. He told me that he wanted to see how far we could get with the supplements before I worried too much about changing my diet, but he did explain to me why certain things (like alcohol, gluten, and sugar) weren’t helpful and could play a big role in skin issues like mine. He explained that I’d probably be able to get to feeling 80 or 90% better without changing my lifestyle, but that the last bit might be up to me – and he was right! I’ve seen a ton of improvement since I first started on the supplements, but I’m also seeing just how much my own choices affect my health. I always knew that diet directly impacted how you feel, but it wasn’t until recently that I realized — with Joseph’s help — just how sensitive my body is to gluten and alcohol. I’m still working on adjusting my lifestyle and helping my body out with that last bit of healing, but just knowing how far I’ve come — and that with the supplements and a healthier diet, I will reach 100% — is a great feeling.
I think back to how helpless I felt 3 – 4 years ago, obsessively Googling my symptoms and trying everything from vitamins to cleanses to various doctors, and I’m so glad that I kept looking for an answer. If you’re on the fence about trying something different, trust me: give it a shot! After suffering for so long, seeing results is an amazing feeling.

Last year I got really sick — major migraines and anxiety and psoriasis and depression, just to name a few. I went to a couple doctors, got tons of tests done, a lot of medicine offered to ‘treat’ the problems. Nothing worked. So I then went to a few natural doctors who gave me a ton of cleanses and vitamins to help fix my problems. I still didn’t feel happy or 100%.
Finally, I tried dr. J at neighborhood natural medicine. I CAN’T say enough about him. He is such a pleasure to work with. He is kind, informative, gentle, honest and knows how to treat people. Just after a short while, my migraines are just about gone fully and my anxiety and depression have improved greatly! I actually love going to my appointments because he is so humble and I leave feeling so relaxed!
I recommend Dr. J to everyone. An easy walk from the train too!

I went here last summer and spent a lot of money hoping to regulate my hormones and clear my acne. I was given acupuncture and herbs (which seemed to be just multivitamins) and came back regularly for about six weeks. Although I was told that this was definitely something that would be helped, sadly, my acne did not improve and my hormones actually became more imbalanced. But, I had a knee injury and the pain went away dramatically when I was treated for that. All in all, I agree with one of the other reviewers who said that Joseph is just a regular acupuncturist, not a miracle worker.

I am forever grateful for Joseph and everything he’s done.
I started visiting NNM early March because for 5 years I had been suffering from severe hives and swelling. Since I’ve been 16 I have had frequent hives and bumps that would appear out of nowhere. Somedays my lip would begin to itch, and after a few minutes my lips would be entirely swollen. Throughout the five years almost every part of my body has swollen up at some point. The small bumps and rashes would even begin to spread throughout days. On the first day my finger would swell up, and then the next day it would be my entire arm. It was obviously extremely frustrating and I would basically have to keep myself home because I was so self-​conscious.
As would be assumed I had visited countless doctors trying to figure out exactly what my problem was. I was constantly being redirected to an allergist because I obviously was allergic to something. I took the basic allergy test and came up negative on everything. My allergist really had no other idea what it could be so he gave me Prednisone (a steroid) in order to reduce the swelling or hives whenever they would appear. Prednisone worked great because anytime I would swell up, I would take 4 pills and it would disappear within the hour. Despite having something that would help me, I really disliked having to take a steroid to fix my problem. I wanted an answer as to why I was constantly having these reactions, and what was causing them.
After seeing that my allergist was unable to do anything but medicate me, I decided to visit a chemist/​chiropractor. This doctor focused on my blood work and believed that I had H. Pylori, and this was what was causing my reactions. The doctor placed me on a strict diet that restricted me from having any sugar, gluten, vinegar based products, any produced foods, certain fruits and vegetables, and the list goes on. After doing this diet 3 times, I began to realize this was also a dead end. My rashes would continue to emerge and I became much more frustrated, because it seemed like no one knew what was wrong.
Finally, March this year I decided to do some research on alternative medicine and naturopathic professionals within the NJ/​NY area. I stumbled upon NNM and after reading the amazing reviews and visiting the site, I thought, «hey why not.» And I am SO glad I did.
Joseph is the sweetest and was genuinely interested in helping me in figuring out what was wrong. Within the first visit, Joseph believed my problem completely stemmed from my gut and placed me on a detox. He gave me two sets of pills, and a droplet of cinnamon bark, and sent me on my way. Joseph was straightforward and said he was unsure if he could make me 100% better, but he knew he could at least get me halfway. After a week of being on the pills I was honestly already starting to feel better. My bumps and rashes would still appear, but they would not spread like before. They would disappear within the following hours. This was amazing! I visited him two more times afterwards and I was seriously getting better. Within the two months that I’ve been seeing him I have no had any bumps or hives, and it really feels like a miracle.
I really am so appreciative for Joseph and I really wish I had found him sooner. After suffering from this unknown allergy for so long, it feels amazing to not have to worry about getting them anymore. I can now fully enjoy my life without worrying about my appearance or whether or not I should eat something. Joseph has been the only one who has helped me and I am forever indebted.

I came to Neighborhood Natural Medicine with a handful of issues. Two of them, lagging energy levels and stomach pain were long-​term to chronic issues for me. The stomach pain went back to my earliest childhood memories and the low energy levels had been with me for as I long as I care to consciously remember. The third issue, gout, was an unwelcome newcomer, having started to flare-​up in my feet on a semi-​regular basis over the past couple of years. I had started down my own path of self-​directed healing about 6 months before seeing Joseph and decided that some expert assistance was necessary to boost my own efforts and get me where I wanted to be with my health and overall sense of well-​being.
After working with Joseph for just over six months now, my energy’s in a really good place, even after beginning a pretty serious cycling training program, which has exponentially increased my energy requirements. The gout hasn’t reared it’s ugly head, as my inflammation levels have been down significantly across the board. I’ve even started to experience what life can be like without the constant and draining distraction of chronic and life-​long stomach pain.
In short, I really am feeling better than I ever have felt before in my life. I’m grateful to Joseph (and Andrea, who keeps the office humming along!) for helping me remember that feeling healthy and experiencing well-​being are actually possible, after forgetting that a long time ago, somewhere along the way.

Yes… another 5 stars review.
I either write reviews when I hate something or I find it really great.
I decided to go see Joseph after reading the review from C. Tiff below that I d like to thank if she reads this. Who could actually be that amazing to help someone that would write: «I would shout on rooftops for the whole city to hear just to tell people how grateful I am to NNM for LITERALLY giving me my life back.»
I already liked that guy as soon as he walked in the room to introduce himself. The kind of person that you think after a minute «this guy could be my friend.» I guess he probably has a pure and peaceful energy.
I have been going for over 2 months now and I wont say that I am 100% great but I have been feeling generally much better by taking supplements (I have always been against drugs) Joseph also gave me simple tools to deal with my issues (mostly anxiety and panic attacks). I would like to add that before seeing him I went to try acupuncture, reiki, hypnosis, chakra cleansing…
Even though some of these technics were useful I can say that Joseph has been the most helpful as I feel that what he tells me is quite easy to apply on a daily basis.
I also love going to his meditation class to have a different vision of life in general.
I recommended him to a friend who is also feeling better after having vertigos for «no specific reason». There is always a reason… and it might not be that serious that you think it is.
Its hard to believe after all these amazing reviews but this guy can really help you. Try it by yourself and you will see, worst case scenario you will lose a few bucks.
Anyone who is feeling bad, if he can afford it, wont regret to spend money to try to find help. If not move to the next, it is in my opinion part of the process to feel better.
Its really nice to have another option to try when you tried so many that don’t really help.
Thank you Joseph for helping us and being that beautiful person.
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My primary physician is wonderful, but western medicine just wasn’t working for me. I had come in with various complaints over the last few years, and all they gave me were «Bandaid» solutions — treating the symptoms and not the core issue. I knew I needed an alternative solution — a Naturopath or a Homeopath or a holistic physician — but most of them are way out of my price range and not covered by my insurance…
Enter Joseph and Neighborhood Natural Medicine.
To be honest, though I am very open to energetic healing and alternative medicines, I was skeptical at first. I just didn’t know what to expect, and even though NNM’s prices are extremely reasonable, spending even that amount of money was worrisome at first, when I really wasn’t sure if it would work. But I went along for the ride, and my life has changed.
I’ve only been seeing Joseph for about 6 months, and I feel like a brand new human being.
When I came to him, I had digestive issues, reproductive issues, skin issues, and extreme fatigue… I had been meditating for 6 months already when I first went to NNM, which had proven extremely helpful in relieving many of my issues, but my body was in such disrepair already, meditation alone wasn’t resolving the issues entirely.
Within about 3 weeks of seeing Joseph, I was seeing dramatic improvements, particularly in my digestion and fatigue. I had so much more energy — I was no longer crashing at my desk in the afternoon! And my IBS was actually going away!
Now, at 6 months out, like I said, I feel brand new. I rarely have any sort of fatigue (unless it’s deserved), my IBS is gone (GONE!), my skin is improving steadily, and my reproductive issues have seen a marked improvement.
Joseph has a gauge for how well his treatments work. He asks you periodically throughout treatment what percentage of the time you feel good/​great.
When I started, I think I said 60−70%… Now, in all honesty, I’m at 90%. I feel amazing 90% of the time. I didn’t even know that was possible.
It’s NOT NORMAL to feel like crap!!! Who knew?!
If you have a problem that western medicine can’t seem to solve, or just keeps putting a bandaid over, go see Joseph. You won’t regret it.
TL;DR: Joseph and NNM are amazing. They treat the issue, not just the symptoms. Worth every penny.

I’ve been going to NHN for about a year now, and Joseph was my last resort. I’ve had horrible migraines for 24 years, gone to neurologists, psychologists, everything under the sun. I had to resort to lots of meds, and countless days were lost laying in bed, counting down the seconds of pain.
I started going to Joseph. His approach is much more than just acupuncture, it’s more holistic in nature. He also recommends supplements if you need them, and will continue to work with you until your symptoms are completely GONE.
I have to admit, there were times that I doubted him, it did take a few months for my migraines to start going down in frequency (eventually disappearing altogether). But, he always had faith, and I kept going. It is so worth it. Joseph is trusting, not freaked out by anything, he’s seen every kind of ailment. He’s even seen me cry a few times at some low points. I always feel completely comfortable talking to him about anything, even my low libido on occasion.

I’ve never written a review on Unilocal before, but as crazy as it sounds I would shout on rooftops for the whole city to hear just to tell people how grateful I am to NNM for LITERALLY giving me my life back. Joseph was my last resort and I don’t think I would be alive if it weren’t for him.
My story:
My battle with my health and depression started when I was 13 years old (I am 24 now). The last 5 years being absolutely miserable. I shut out my friends/​family, never left my apartment, hardly could work, and was always in chronic pain. I couldn’t travel, couldn’t even sleep one night away from my apartment. I was at the mercy of hot water bottles, ice pack’s, foam rollers, bio freeze, motrin, advil, painkillers, medications etc. I felt like a 90 year old woman needing to die, yet nothing I was diagnosed with was terminal so it was a hopeless battle I was ready to give up on.
After seeing 48 specialists, 3 surgeries, physical therapy, Chiropractic, and ridiculous amounts of drugs — Vicodin, Percocets, naproxen, all kinds of antibiotics, immitrix, zoloft, nortriptyline, amitriplyine etc (I could keep going) I still was NEVER able to find a doctor who helped me.
My symptoms + diagnoses from MD’s over the years:
Fibromyalgia, Chronic sinusitis, myofascial pain syndrome, TMJ disorder, migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, celiacs disease, lactose intolerance, allergies to outdoor and indoor things, chronic inflammation, intolerance to cold, chronic fatigue syndrome, joint and back pain, anxiety, irritability, depression, respiratory infections, weak flaking nails, hair thinning and hair loss, constipation, bloating, easy bruising, heightened pain and hyperhydrosis.
After realizing western medicine was a lost cause, I searched for alternatives. I started seeing an acupuncturist in Manhattan and spent 700 $ EVERY month on treatments, sometimes it helped a bit sometimes it didn’t. I then went to see a different acupuncturist who was really great but once again, something was just missing and it didn’t work. I was at my end’s wit, I didn’t want to live anymore like that and I couldn’t afford paying 700 $ a month for treatments that weren’t even really helping anyway!
My family and I were at the point of considering an extremely risky/​expensive brain surgery that the Surgeons said MIGHT help with some of my pain. The thought of shaving my head + having my brain cut open wasn’t sitting well with me and I kept searching.
I told my mom I found Neighborhood Natural Medicine and this guy Joseph and I want to see him first before doing the surgery. She said sure go see him, «whats one more, right?.»
Well, that «one more» saved my life !!!
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MY ROAD TO HEALING.
I saw Joseph for my consultation in May 2014, he was extremely sincere, welcoming and open to discuss all the million things I listed on my consult forms.
He told me straight off the bat that if he couldn’t find anything wrong through his methods that he wouldn’t be able to treat me. I immediately found a new respect for him as every doctor and acupuncturist before had told me «I can help you» and then got angry when they didn’t and made me feel like I was lying or something!
So he did his work up and found a LOT of things that were causing a ton of my problems. He told me to commit to the treatment plan and that if I do he can definitely help me and get me back to 50%, then 80% etc. He was hopeful, eager, excited for the challenge to «fix me» given my complex range of symptoms. I left his office, called my mom, and just burst into tears; BUT this time it wasn’t tears because a doctor told me «its in your head» or «theres nothing wrong with you» it’s because he told me «your NOT crazy, this is NOT in your head and there are multiple things that are wrong or off within your body.
For years even my OWN PARENTS thought I was a hypochondriac and didn’t believe me, so hearing him say those words meant the WORLD TO ME.
By week 2 I noticed a big difference already. I only had 2 migraines that week and had more energy (usually it was 5 or 6).
Fast forward 6 weeks into treatment.
I was able to go on my FIRST vacation and plane ride in 6 years, can you believe it!
As weeks went on I felt like a different person. My good days were phenomenal, still had a few bad days here and there but I started regaining my confidence and passions for things, started smiling more, laughing more, was able to go out, and actually started enjoying life again.
Fast forward 3.5 months to today.
I am about 80% cured, I’m happier than I can ever remember and healthier then I’ve been since I was a child.
My mom got her daughter back. My sisters got their sister back. My friends got their friend back. And I, got my life back!
He is, plain and simple, a miracle worker.