Pain is complex so we need the full picture.
Diagnosis
It begins with “zooming out”, taking a holistic view of your body not as a collection of isolated symptoms, but as a deeply interconnected system.
We screen for dysfunctions across the main physiological pain domains :
- Whole-body systems– immune, autonomic, metabolic
- Anatomic Specific— joints, spine, muscles, nerves
- Trauma and Psychology — the emotional patterns behind chronic pain
We don’t just ask what hurts. We ask why – and then we keep asking:
- Why does this hurt?
- Why now?
- Why hasn’t it healed?
- What else is contributing?
- What system is failing to compensate?
By understanding all the elements that may be dysfunctional, we can “zoom in” to derive treatments that harmoniously align the whole body
Treatment:
Our goal is long-term resolution. That means identifying the root cause of the problem, not just applying a patch. Where others might treat your shoulder, we ask what’s happening in your pelvis, your spine, your history — even your immune or nervous system. Most clinics stop at the pain site. To uncover the full picture, we look globally across body systems, mechanics, psychology, and lifestyle. Our timeline is your lifetime — understanding, restoring, and maintaining wellness for the long haul.
Collaboration Across Zones of Expertise.Each provider at MPM brings deep experience in one or more zones of expertise
Chronic Pain
Hypermobility
Autoimmune Disorders
Autonomic Dysfuntion
Pain Psychology
Pelvic Pain & Dysfunction
Headache & Facial Pain
Spine
Joints
Treatment:
We cross-reference within the team to ensure that no part of your pain journey is overlooked. If your condition spans more than one zone — as many do — our team works together across specialties. For example:
- A rheumatologist might recognize a pain pattern tied to spine dysfunction and loop in a proceduralist.
- A pain psychologist might refer back to a colleague for evaluation of undiagnosed POTS.
- A proceduralist might recognize immune involvement and bring in a specialist in autoimmunity.
This kind of cross-zone collaboration is built into your care at Manhattan Pain Medicine — not added as an afterthought.
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
At Manhattan Pain Medicine, we seek to transform the practice of pain medicine through
the process of root cause discovery, education, and empowerment.
Vision
We help people regain control of their lives and learn to ward off future pain by guiding them through a journey of diagnosis, education, treatment, and maintenance.
Values
Specificity
We believe that life can be better and that all problems have an answer if you look in the right places. Because pain is complex and individual, we focus on delivering personalized, holistic care tailored to each patient’s specific needs, addressing not only the symptoms but also the root cause(s) of pain. Patients in our practice expect more extended visits than at other clinics, as consultations are handled with more consideration and care.
Curiosity
We are driven by the belief that every pain has a source that can be identified and treated. We start with a detailed evaluation to uncover the reason(s) for the pain(s), confirm our findings with further workup and tearing, and ensure that every patient understands the process(es) taking place in their body. We remain curious until we are confident that we have the knowledge and tools to help each patient.
Collaboration
We are a pain-centered multi-specialty practice with experts from a wide range of medical disciplines for holistic, comprehensive treatment plans. We collaborate to find solutions where “the system” may have failed. Our work with each patient is iterative, as pain often has multiple layers of cause and effect, and we work with you to unravel them all.
Empowerment
We give patients knowledge, tools, and treatment options to empower them to make decisions about their care.
Our Logo: The Rainbow Crow
Our offices are situated on the ancestral territory of the Lenape people, who named the island of Manhattan. The Lenape also gave us the story of Rainbow Crow, who saved other animals through tenacity and kindness:
Long ago, it is said, that crows were beautiful birds with rainbow feathers and trilling songs that brought joy to the forest. But a winter – so bitter that no animal could survive its cold – came to grip the world. Chosen for his beauty and strength, the Rainbow Crow flew into the heavens, fetching fire to warm the freezing earth. The crow flew with a flaming torch in his beak for three days and nights, braving wind and hail to save the other animals. But in doing so, the fire lit up his feathers, and smoke singed his voice. The crow’s brilliant colors turned black, and his melodic song became a raspy caw. The world forgot his beauty, but animals who knew his story remembered his courage, his sacrifice, and the warmth he carried through the dark.
That is why the Rainbow Crow is the symbol of Manhattan Pain Medicine.
We honor the belief that those who hurt deserve to be seen with compassion and understanding – in full color. We treat the whole person, not just the symptom. We listen deeply, examine carefully, and move with compassion.
Because true expertise doesn’t just come from clinical processes — it’s in the care, time, and respect we give to every patient’s full story.