Back & Neck Pain Relief • Nervous System Balance • Posture & Performance

Holistic Chiropractor in DUMBO, Brooklyn | Nervous System & Somatic Healing

Your First Step to Feeling Better Starts Here

When something doesn’t feel right in your body, it helps to understand what’s going on before deciding what to do about it.

At Alternative Space Chiropractic, your first visit begins with a conversation about what you’ve been experiencing, followed by a thorough assessment of how your body is functioning. Dr. Josh will explain what he finds and, when appropriate, recommend a personalized path forward.

Learn more about your first visit.

“I came in dealing with constant back pain, headaches, and sleepless nights and left wondering why I didn’t do this sooner!.” — Amy B., Brooklyn

Located in the heart of DUMBO, Brooklyn

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Blaire Fellows
August 20, 2026
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I’ve been a patient for two years and have had a fantastic experience. If you’ve had bad experiences with overly aggressive chiropractors in the past, Joshua is the complete opposite. He is thorough, knowledgeable, and focused on your wellness.
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Juan Pablo Vivar
August 2, 2026
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I can't recommend Dr. Josh highly enough. I've been seeing Dr. Josh for the past three years to manage chronic back pain, first when he was practicing in a shared space and later after he opened his own private practice. It has been incredibly rewarding to see his practice grow because he truly deserves the trust of his patients. Dr. Josh has a genuinely holistic approach to care and healing. Rather than focusing solely on the structural or physical aspects of a conditions, he takes the time to understand the body as a system and considers the broader factors that may be contributing to pain and recovery. Every treatment has been thoughtful, personalized, and tailored to what my body needs at that moment. Throughout the years, he has helped me recover from multiple episodes of back pain with care and professionalism. He is extremely attentive, takes the time to explain what is happening in the body, and has an impressive depth of knowledge about how different layers and knowledge systems interact to influence movement, pain, and healing. I am incredibly grateful for the care he has provided over the years! 🙂
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Madeline Vinson
July 27, 2026
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I have never met someone who cares so deeply & is so knowledgeable of their trade. Dr Josh teaches me something every time I visit, which is only a bonus to the amount of relief he’s given both my husband and I in very short amounts of time. The level of care & thought he puts into his practice is clear, and I would recommend him to anyone.
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Chris Carolan
July 20, 2026
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Dr Josh is a gifted, holistic chiropractor who addresses his treatment specifically for each patients’ needs as they change over time. In my treatment with him, I’ve seen tremendous improvement and feel confident that he is providing long term recovery and resilience. He is a careful and considerate, always listening closely. I highly recommend his treatment.
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Jean-Marie Kennedy
April 14, 2026
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Dr. Josh always takes the time to listen to how I'm feeling and asks insightful questions to get at the heart of what is misaligned. I always leave his office feeling more grounded and informed in how to care for my mind and body.
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Frederick Zindell
January 11, 2026
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Dr. Josh is a great chiropractor. He takes a holistic approach to your care and is very devoted to his work. I’ve seen two other chiropractors prior to seeing Dr. Josh, and he’s done wonders for my body. The adjustments he makes are tailored to each individual with a focus on long term improvement. Highly recommend!
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Carly Larsson
December 18, 2025
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I’ve been seeing Dr Josh for around 2 years now and he has helped tremendously with my chronic pain. I used to be in severe pain daily, but after regular treatment, it’s now a lot more manageable and I mainly just come in for maintenance sessions. Due to a general distrust of men I have preferred female providers in the past, but I’m so glad I found Dr Josh and gave him a chance - I feel super comfortable and at ease working with him. Lem’s beautiful ceramics and the gorgeous new office space also help create a comfortable atmosphere with a great vibe.
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Janeya Anderson
December 7, 2025
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I’ve been going to Dr. Josh since 2024, and from my very first visit, the environment has felt warm, welcoming, and intentional. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, pays close attention to detail, and always walks me through what he’s doing and why—making complex, scientific concepts easy to understand while actively considering my feedback. I initially saw him twice a week to get my body back into alignment, and now I see him consistently once a week as part of my wellness routine. I truly can’t imagine trusting anyone else with my care—Dr. Josh is one of a kind.
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Zach Urband
July 23, 2025
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Dr. Josh is phenomenal. He’s helped me and my pain in just three sessions. He is so knowledgeable and really treats his patients with such love and care. He is simply the absolute best. I see him once a week and am grateful for every adjustment as well as the after care recommendations. He goes above and beyond alwaya
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Most people don’t realize how much stress their body is holding until it starts showing up as pain. At Alternative Space Chiropractic, we help your body release that tension naturally, so you can move freely, feel lighter, and live fully again.

“I cannot say enough about Dr. Pickell, from understanding my concerns, listening, observing, properly taking his time to evaluate the issues and coming up with a treatment plan. I am so glad I found the right person for exactly what I needed inside and out.” — Boris M., Brooklyn


What We Help With

Whether you’re dealing with nagging pain, chronic headaches, or just the fatigue of being overworked, our work here is designed to help you move from stuck to free.

Specialties

Extremities (non spinal joints such as arms, legs, and the jaw)

Stress management and Nervous System Regulation

Pre-natal care (Webster certified)

Step Into Your Future – Aligned & Calm

A Private Half-Day Reset with Dr. Joshua Pickell

A deep, personalized nervous system reset designed to help you release chronic tension, regain clarity, and reconnect with yourself at a deeper level.


This is not a typical treatment or workshop.

It’s a full-system recalibration that helps identify and release the physical, neurological, and emotional interference keeping you from feeling clear, calm, and fully yourself. This experience is designed for high-functioning people who feel stuck, tense, or disconnected despite doing all the right things.

Guided by Dr. Pickell’s clinical experience and integrative approach to nervous system health, each Reset Day is designed to remove interference and restore alignment at the deepest level.


Who This Experience Is For

This private Reset Day is for you if:

✦ You are high-functioning, capable, and driven, but feel chronically tense, wired, or disconnected
✦ You’ve tried many approaches to health, stress, or personal growth, yet still feel like something is missing
✦ You value depth, privacy, and highly personalized attention
✦ You’re not looking for a quick fix, but a meaningful shift in how your body and nervous system function
✦ You feel ready to slow down, tune in, and allow your system to reset at a deeper level


Who This Experience Is Not For

This experience is not a good fit if:

✦ You’re looking for a passive treatment or something to “fix” you
✦ You want a standardized protocol or surface-level stress relief
✦ You’re not willing to be present, curious, and engaged in the process
✦ You’re expecting instant answers without personal responsibility
✦ You’re unable to create space in your schedule for a focused, half-day experience


During Your Private Reset, You Will:

✦ Release stored tension held in the body and nervous system
✦ Shift out of stress and return to a state of calm, presence, and clarity
✦ Reconnect with the version of yourself you know you’re meant to embody
✦ Leave with a simple, grounded daily practice to help sustain alignment

Each Reset Day is a one-on-one, half-day experience with Dr. Pickell, focused entirely on you, your physical health, your patterns, and what’s currently creating interference in your life.

You’ll leave feeling clearer, lighter, and more aligned, having released old patterns and gained new awareness, understanding, and tools to support lasting change.

Healing Happens Through Alignment

When your body and mind are in sync, you don’t have to force change, it unfolds naturally.

Most people chase health by trying to fix what’s wrong.
But true healing isn’t about fixing — it’s about aligning.

Your ideal self already exists within you. The stress, tension, and symptoms you feel are often signs that there is interference between your current state and that ideal version of you.

At Alternative Space Chiropractic, we help remove that interference. Through precise adjustments, advanced nervous system integration, and deep holistic care, your body begins to reorganize itself from the inside out.

The result isn’t just less pain, it’s a new level of clarity, presence, and performance. You feel more yourself and balanced in as long as you can remember. Many clients find the care to be life changing and wonder why they didn’t start sooner.

Whether you’re seeking relief from pain or want to feel better in your body, we offer personalized care plans rooted in cutting edge science and a deep respect for your body’s wisdom. If you are already healthy, we offer wellness options to keep you performing and feeling well for the rest of your years.

What to Expect:

  • Focused and relaxing sessions without a rushed or cookie cutter adjustment
  • A whole body/whole person approach that addresses bones, muscles, fascia, the nervous system, and more
  • Corrective or wellness care based on your specific needs and goals
Dr. Joshua Pickell, D.C. of Alternative Space Chiropractic adjusting the upper cervical spine. The best Holistic Chiropractor Near Me in DUMBO, Brooklyn, NYC.

When you align with your ideal self, your body becomes your ally again.

From Tension to Alignment

Real change doesn’t come from pushing harder — it comes from releasing what’s in the way.

Most people come to us because something feels off — their body is tense, their energy scattered, their mind is never at rest. They’ve stretched, meditated, or tried every therapy under the sun… yet something deeper still feels out of sync.

This work helps you align with your ideal self — the version of you that’s clear, strong, and at ease. It feels like returning home.

As your nervous system reorganizes and flow returns, everything starts to shift:

  • Chronic tension begins to melt away.
  • Your posture, breath, and movement feel effortless.
  • Your mind quiets and your energy expands.
  • You reconnect with clarity, creativity, and calm.

This is what a state of alignment feels like. It is not just the absence of pain, but the presence of coherence, vitality, and purpose.


Experience Evolution

Integrate past experiences that are stuck in your body. By releasing trapped emotions and traumas, you regain energy and become a better version of yourself.

Unite Body, Mind, and Spirit

We are more than just a physical body. We also have mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies. Can you imagine how limitless you will feel when they all work together?

Improved Mindset

Perspectives shape how we see and experience the world. When your body feels good, your mind does too. Experience ease with more mental peace and clarity.

“My work helps people fully express life by bringing them back into a state of balance. Part of this process is helping people integrate all aspects of who they are to help them become a more complete version of themselves. People get an opportunity to reconnect with their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies.” – Dr. Joshua Pickell

What our clients say:

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