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Meet the practitioner

Dr. Alex Kaminsky, D.C.

Advanced Certified Craniosacral Therapist and Doctor of Chiropractic in New York City. Dr. Kaminsky's own healing journey from childhood migraines and scoliosis fuels his commitment to gentle, hands-on care for babies, children, and adults.

Headache-free and low back pain free after cranial manual therapy

Focused on craniosacral therapy, somato emotional release, and supportive methods tailored to each patient's needs.

CST
Advanced Certified
Upledger-trained with advanced, SER, Brain, and Pediatric coursework.
DC
Doctor of Chiropractic
Graduated in 2000 and licensed to practice in New York.
3k
Hours of study
Nearly 3,000 hours of continuing education across hands-on therapies.
Care
Patient-centered
Treating adults, children, and babies in Midtown Manhattan.
Personal history

A life reshaped by cranial manual therapy

Alex was born in March 1972. At the age of 7 he began experiencing frequent migraines with auras, nausea, and light sensitivity, with no clear trigger for the pain. Years of treatments, therapies, and medications offered no relief until cranial manual therapy completely eradicated his lifelong migraines.

By age 16 he noticed a mild deformity in the right side of his ribs, a slightly lower right shoulder, and constant lower back pain. Although mild, he was diagnosed with Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis. Two years later a serious car accident exacerbated his lower back pain. Despite conventional care and even throughout chiropractic school, he continued to experience on-and-off back pain.

In 2015, fifteen-plus years after graduating chiropractic school, Dr. Kaminsky attended his first Upledger Craniosacral Therapy seminar. The methods resonated immediately. Trading CST sessions with colleagues resolved his low back pain, and it has never returned.

He enhanced his skill set by consulting craniosacral therapists, cranial osteopaths, and leading practitioners from multiple fields. He enrolled in Upledger continuing education focused on hands-on manual and alternative therapies. As his own health improved, he learned to help more patients achieve significant results.

Key milestones

The experiences that shape his care

Personal experience with migraines, scoliosis, and post-accident pain fuels Dr. Kaminsky's empathy and clinical insight. He understands how persistent pain impacts daily life and brings that awareness to every patient.

Since 2015 he has implemented primarily craniosacral therapy, a gentle, non-invasive laying of the hands that encourages reversal and restoration.

Timeline
  1. 7
    Childhood migraines
    Experienced auras, nausea, and light sensitivity with no clear trigger; nothing alleviated the pain.
  2. 16
    Scoliosis diagnosis
    Noticed rib and shoulder asymmetry and ongoing lower back pain; diagnosed with Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis.
  3. 18
    Accident aftermath
    A serious car accident exacerbated his pain despite conventional treatments.
  4. 2015
    First Upledger seminar
    Discovered craniosacral therapy; trading sessions with colleagues resolved his low back pain.
  5. Today
    Patient-first practice
    Integrates CST, SER, vagus nerve toning, and myofascial release to help patients reverse patterns and restore function.
Training and approach

How Dr. Kaminsky works with patients

Years of study, mentorship, and hands-on practice inform a calm, thorough approach. Dr. Kaminsky accepts patients he knows he can help and designs sessions to be unhurried and comfortable.

Care plans are individualized, often pairing in-office work with breathing and self-care suggestions between visits.

Collaborative learning
Consults craniosacral therapists, cranial osteopaths, and leading practitioners to refine technique and perspective.
Hands-on focus
Sessions center on craniosacral therapy with supportive methods like somato emotional release and myofascial release.
Across all ages
Extensive experience treating adults, children, and babies, adapting pressure and pacing to each individual.
Patient-centered
Emphasizes each patient's stored patterns and goals, pairing office visits with practical home-care suggestions.
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