Testimonials
Andrea talks about the connection between her physical and psychological experiences:
Ty’s story of how she avoided shoulder surgery:
Gabe learned to use his body to interrupt unhelpful thought patterns:
“This was fairly immediately after seeing him… I realized a piece of me that was sort of frozen and tense for a long time…it felt like a piece of that just like slid off.” - Zach
“That was one thing I felt was so significant in my recovery being so quick; I was given clear instructions on how to support what he did.” - Meagan
“It’s incredibly brave what he’s doing. One: groundbreaking and innovating... and two: in it because he believes he can help people. I admire that greatly about Matt.” - Dan
"I'll never forget the day that I was coming to see Matt - moments before our appointment, I had a traumatic experience with my partner at the time, which sent me into a panic attack as I was entering his office. I've struggled with anxiety and panic attacks for most of my life, and Matt was able to bring me back into my body in a way that felt in control but not forceful. It was like someone took the reigns of a runaway horse and gave them back to me. Since then, I've learned so much about how to manage my anxiety from my work with Matt and honestly I don't know how I would have gotten through that difficult experience without his guidance. I'm so grateful to have met him at that time."
- Aubrey
"Matt is truly one of the most wonderful people I've ever met and working with him was a dream. Funny, sweet, and kind - with an incredible breadth of knowledgeable about the functioning of the body and the mind. He has a terrifically helpful attitude towards one's well being. I cannot say enough good things about him! Matt is one in a million."
- Briony
“Dr. Matt Tolstoy (whom I affectionately call "Doctor Strange," if you know anything about the Marvel Universe) is the living embodiment of character. An amazing young spirit and healer with maximum effort on making us feel, move, look and think better… no matter who you are or where you come from. If you believe in his process your life will be better for it -- I have had many needles, corrective movement, and consultation sessions to say: this Doctor's medicine works.”
- John
“As a busy mom of young children, I must be able to keep up with the stressors and physical demands of family life in New York City. I first came to Dr. Tolstoy super stressed out with severe neck pain, unable to turn my head. After my first appointment, I was able to turn my head pain free and had a plan for how to continue to improve. Thanks to him, I am now back to tossing my toddler in the air!
Dr. Tolstoy is professional, compassionate, funny, and simply masterful. He most certainly will help you to get the mental and physical relief that you need, but more importantly, he will get to the root of the problem. Dr. Tolstoy will find it, address it, and give you the tools to deal with it, all while making you smile. No matter what brings you to his door, to know him is to feel better.”
- Sara
“Dr. Tolstoy has been a great support not only to my own healing process but also to my clients progress as his practical, sensible, yet multidimensional approach, offers immediate results that are also sustainable. I trust Dr. Tolstoy has the knowledge, experience, and intelligence to not only address presenting symptoms but to also address the more deeply rooted issues that influence true healing and wholeness. More importantly, his demeanor and presence immediately dissolves the outer tension that often accompanies pain and discomfort, which allows you to receive the work more readily, again offering a greater healing. I look forward to my sessions with Dr. Tolstoy and am grateful to be able to refer my clients to his care.”
-Geraldine
“Matt is always informative, focused on patient care, and truly shows compassion with his patients. I was working out several years ago when I had hurt my lower back. I remember barely being able to walk into Matt’s office. Matt walked over to me and introduced himself, immediately I could tell he was caring, confident, and reassuring that we would get through this together. We finished our first session and I was able to walk out – I thanked both Matt and God for having him come into my life. Several years later and living both in NY and LA, whenever something is tight or hurts, Matt is the first person I reach out to. He will always make the time for you and get you up and running.”
-Michael
“I started working with Dr. Tolstoy when I began struggling with gut and stress issues. Dr. Tolstoy’s combined practices of Acupuncture and guided meditation have helped to ameliorate my symptoms of gut and jaw clenching and stress. I am especially grateful to Dr. Tolstoy because he is a kind and caring healer who listens intently to my issues . His aim is to facilitate a mind-body connection for healing! I always feel better walking out the door than when I walked in! Thank you Dr. Tolstoy!”
-Wendy
“Being a relentless Olympic Weightlifter puts a big strain on my body. Matt never fails to help my crazy aches and pains that come with my sport. He's such an intelligent, funny and amazing human. I love it when he makes imaginable references to explain his work in our sessions. He also has a gift for not letting you worry about what ever it is you came in with. Moving pain free has been because of him. If you want simplicity, a good laugh, and results. Work with Matt.” - Junil
“Early last year, I started experiencing back pain making my daily job as a dancer with the New York City Ballet extremely difficult and stressful. Matt helped me retrain my body how to respond to stress and load, allowing me to dance pain free only a few months later. I’m beyond grateful for his physical and emotional guidance that has allowed me to move past my back pain to become a stronger dancer and person."
- Emily Kikta
"Dr. Tolstoy helped me through a very difficult time. I was crippled by neck and shoulder pain which left me unable to work. As someone who works in corporate office cleaning, this was a big deal. I had gone to my GP, physical therapist, and an orthopedic doctor with no relief. I was getting anxious about my ability to work. After one treatment with Dr. Tolstoy I felt 80% better, I was able to return to work the next day, and by the follow up appointment I was pain-free. When I think about all I would have gone through with the other doctors I was working with, I am so grateful I found my way to Dr. Tolstoy."
- Maria
