Business Details
24 Years
experience
Expert Chiropractic Care in Hempstead, NY
Islandwide Chiropractic has provided specialized musculoskeletal care since 2002, founded by Dr. Stan Velkovich, a graduate of New York Chiropractic College with advanced credentials in Active Release Techniques and Strength & Conditioning. Our practice combines patented soft tissue therapies, spinal decompression, and whole-body wellness approaches to address complex injuries and chronic conditions. We serve patients from initial consultation through recovery, collaborating with top physicians for co-management when needed. Our expertise extends to professional sports teams, treating hockey, football, tennis, and baseball athletes with precision-driven techniques. We utilize evidence-based methods like Graston Technique, Erchonia Laser therapy, and Footmaxx orthotics to restore mobility and reduce pain.Our rehabilitation philosophy prioritizes natural healing through neuromuscular re-education and proprioceptive training. We maintain affiliations with the American Chiropractic Association and New York State Chiropractic Association to ensure clinical excellence. Our facility in Hempstead, NY offers personalized care for individuals seeking non-invasive solutions to musculoskeletal challenges. We emphasize nutritional support through Standard Process whole food supplementation to complement structural treatments. With over two decades of clinical experience, we remain committed to advancing chiropractic science through continuous professional development.
Services
Y Strap Decompression
Active Release Techniques
Whole Food Supplementation
Footmaxx Orthotics
Erchonia Laser Therapy
Pediatric Chiropractic
Graston Technique
Soft Tissue Mobilization
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized chiropractic expertise since 2002
- Our founder collaborates with professional sports teams for injury treatment
- We utilize patented techniques including Active Release and Graston Therapy
- Our care integrates structural and nutritional wellness approaches
- We maintain professional affiliations with national chiropractic associations
Services
Y Strap Decompression
This manual traction technique alleviates spinal pressure through controlled decompression using a specialized Y-shaped strap. It effectively addresses herniated discs, sciatica, and chronic back pain by creating intervertebral space and improving nerve function. Patients experience immediate pain relief and improved mobility through this non-surgical spinal alignment method.
Active Release Techniques
ART targets muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries through precise manual tension combined with specific patient movements. This patented method restores tissue elasticity and eliminates scar tissue adhesions causing nerve compression. It effectively treats carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and sports-related soft tissue injuries with measurable functional improvement.
Erchonia Laser Therapy
This FDA-cleared laser accelerates cellular healing by stimulating mitochondrial ATP production. It reduces inflammation and scar tissue while providing rapid pain relief for neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and musculoskeletal injuries. Clinical studies demonstrate 66% faster tissue healing compared to conventional treatments.
Pediatric Chiropractic Care
Gentle spinal adjustments address developmental musculoskeletal issues in children from infancy through adolescence. This specialized care supports proper nervous system function and physical development while addressing common childhood health concerns through non-invasive, drug-free interventions.
Footmaxx Orthotics
Biomechanical assessment guides creation of custom foot supports that correct gait abnormalities and alleviate related knee, hip, and back pain. These hand-crafted orthotics improve weight distribution and enhance athletic performance through personalized arch support and pressure redistribution.
People
Dr. Stan Velkovich
Founder & Director
Dr. Velkovich established Islandwide Chiropractic in 2002 after graduating from New York Chiropractic College. He specializes in sports injury treatment, holding Active Release Technique certification and serving as Strength & Conditioning Specialist. He collaborates with professional sports teams while maintaining clinical practice.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat musculoskeletal injuries including sports trauma, chronic back pain, sciatica, herniated discs, and repetitive strain injuries using chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue therapies.
Do you treat pediatric patients?
Yes, we provide gentle chiropractic care for children addressing developmental spinal issues and supporting overall wellness through non-invasive, age-appropriate treatment methods.
What advanced techniques do you use?
Our clinic employs patented methods including Y Strap Decompression, Active Release Techniques, Graston Technique, and Erchonia Low-Level Laser Therapy for comprehensive soft tissue and spinal care.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our Hempstead office at 516-248-2870 to book your initial consultation with Dr. Velkovich or request an appointment through our website contact form.
Do you accept insurance?
We recommend contacting our office directly to verify current insurance acceptance policies and discuss available payment options for your chiropractic care.
