i love this place it did a real miracle for my mom ! she is able to walk alone again get out of bed and she is able to turn side ways when she goes to sleep at night . No pain killers or drugs and shots were able to achieve the results she reached under dr Donath care in only 3 short months ! She is definitly a new person and she looks forward to her follow up treatments because she never wants to go back to the way she felt last year . This new innovative therapy is definitly the way of the future no more needles or trauma and heavy drugs . Great care and professionalism from the staff we truly felt like family read more

I came to see Dr. Donath after having headaches 4-6 times a week as well as migraines from TMJ. I had been dealing with TMJ for about a year after having complications with oral surgery. After only a 3 visits I haven't had any headaches, migraines and am completely pain free. Dr. Donath and his office staff are so welcoming and accommodating. I only wish I would have come in sooner! read more

Love it here! Dr. Donath is passionate about his work and determined to heal. All the staff are delightful and the facility is stylish and immaculate. More like a spa than a doctor's office. Surprisingly affordable considering the effectiveness of his methods. A real gem in the medical field! read more

I did decompression for 4 months with Dr. Jonathan Donath. It did absolutely nothing. Dr. Donath is a smooth talker and a good charmer, but his method didn't work for me. Why am I so angry? He GUARANTEED verbally that this would bring me back to 100%. And the best was when he wanted me to do a video testimonial for him when I wasn't even better. He was ready to put a camera in my face and have me plug his business when I was still in pain. When I didn't see him, his assistant put me on the machine. And she played on her cell phone when I was on the machine. $6000 down the drain, if you ask me. I hope you guys find a way to alleviate the pain. I know how much it hurts. read more

I went to Dr. Donath to treat my sciatica. "By the way, Dr., my shoulder hurts and my arms, too. Can you help?" The following day, felt better with BOTH the sciatica AND the shoulders. I went to Dr. Donath for my back. "BTW, I don't know what this is, Doctor, but my leg is hurting on the side." The following week, relief for both the back AND my leg. Dr. Donath is brilliant, gifted and kindly. How lucky are we to have him in Westchester! read more

I had the pleasure of being treated by Dr. Donath over the past couple of months. Thanks to him, I have gone from barely being able to get out of bed due to bulging disks in my back to preparing for the Jerusalem Marathon this Spring. Additionally, his methods from his book "The Neck and Back Pain Solution" have helped me immensely. His warmth and professionalism make visiting his office a wonderful experience. Anyone with any back or neck pain should stop living in pain and go visit Dr. Donath right away, so he can change your life as he has changed mine. Rabbi Daniel Rosenfelt read more

I saw Dr Donath when I started having lower back pain a few years ago. I was really impressed how after a few sessions the pain had gone away and I could do sports without any issues. This year my back started hurting again and I visited him and again the pain is gone. Dr Donath is a kind person and great professional read more

I visited Dr. Donath's office 8 weeks after giving birth to my second child with a very stiff neck and pain in my shoulders, lower back and knees. I sometimes get migraines caused by my neck as well. Dr. Donath walked me through the plan of my treatments and explained all the steps and exercises that would help along the way. After the first session I already felt relief in my body and with every other visit a big improvement. My neck is loose like never been before and what is more important is that the pain doesn't come back as it always had. In my mind I stay active, do exercise that are recommended but for the other parts like my neck, I am unable to help myself. And that's the reason why I am grateful for Dr. Donath's help. I can thank Dr. Donath for his caring and thorough approach and I am highly recommending his service. He is a wonderful chiropractor! read more

It all started with a heavy metal trashcan falling on my left foot and crushing one of the joints in the big toe when I was a kid. Years later, I had to have surgery to fix the joint. There was some relief, but not completely. I had been putting more weight on my uninjured right foot, and more stress. This caused not only a funny walk, but pain and discomfort in my back, shoulders, knees, and neck. I had been in pain and discomfort for nearly two years, even AFTER months of post-surgery physiotherapy. Painkillers really mess with my stomach, so I was asking family and friends for tips and looking on the internet for alternatives. I had heard of chiropractors before but, like most people, I had some negative stereotypes about chiropractic work and was skeptical. Ironically, I found Dr. Donath by looking on Yelp! There were so many positive reviews that I decided I had to try it. Well now I'm leaving a review and saying that I am so glad that I took the leap. Whatever stereotypes you have heard about chiropractors is totally not true, at least when it comes to Dr. Donath and his team. I had a complicated set of complaints, and from the first appointment I was so well taken care of. I was treated both by Dr. Donath and his colleague Dr. Marshall who are both patient, friendly, and easy to work with. You can tell that they actually really do genuinely care. I never felt rushed, and in many ways the treatments felt like a combination of physiotherapy, stretching, and adjustment work. Both Dr. Marshall and Dr. Donath also have additional training that most chiropractors don't have! They use a variety of treatment methods to get the best results. I am feeling so much better, and it only took about two months of treatment. It really is incredible. And what is great is that both Dr. Donath and Dr. Marshall took the time to educate me on how to prevent certain injuries again (how to have better posture, getting out of bed the correct way to prevent too much pressure on the spine etc!). I also found them to be very affordable, they worked with my insurance and the co-pays were lower than I expected. They even worked with me so I could get a new custom-made pair of orthotic inserts for my shoes which have helped to improve my posture even more! I also wanted to add that their office is super clean and nice too! I don't typically leave a ton of reviews but I wanted to leave one for them because they did an amazing job! I think it's important to know that you DO NOT have to deal with chronic pain forever! There are healthy alternatives that actually work! I can't recommend Dr. Donath and Dr. Marshall highly enough! I hope this review will help you make a decision that is right for you! Good luck and feel better! I know what it feels like to suffer from chronic pain and discomfort! You are not alone! read more

Having visited other chiropractors, in the past, I can say that Dr. Donath's professionalism, compassion and efficacy is remarkable. From the moment I walked into his office and was greeted by his lovely office staff, it was clear that Dr. Donath and the professionals at Joint Effort Chiropractic focus on one thing only and that is making their patients feel better. Suffering from acute neck pain brought on by a yoga headstand, I sought out Dr. Donath's services on the recommendation of my ENT- appreciating that an MD refered to a chiropractor. Having suffered from chronic neck pain, shoulder pain and lower back pain for sometime and having tried a number of approaches to both fixing and managing the pain, I was eager for a better solution. Dr. Donath's ability to quickly diagnose and address my pain was not only impressive but also a welcome departure from the norm. Previous attempts at physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, medication, immobilization and other chiropractic techniques were comparatively ineffective and left me frustrated and in on-going pain. Thanks to Dr. Donath, I have a solid understanding of the root of my pain, and am now empowered to make effective changes in my daily life to minimize existing pain and prevent future reoccurring episodes. Although he is widely known for providing patients with Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy, this was not an approach we felt was necessary for me at this time. His patient plan for me was comprehensive and realistic- as it took into consideration both my active lifestyle as an athlete and mother to 3 young children. As an added bonus, he worked with my insurance plan to ensure that I was able to maximize coverage of his services. I am currently pain free but extremely relieved to know that if my pain reoccurs, I know where to go for immediate help. read more

I'm 30, a mother of two and in great health. suddenly, overnight, I was in some of the most severe pain I have ever experienced. The only way I was able to do anything was on large amounts of ibuprofen. As soon as this pain started I knew that a chiropractor would be the fastest route to zero pain. I was seen by Dr. Donath only a few hours after I called in with symptoms. After the first session I felt improvement, but by the third I was completely out of the woods. We believe it was a bulging disc. Either way, I'm so thankful to know Dr. Donath and his practice. Great people and more importantly, they know how to help get rid of pain! read more

Towards the end of August 2010, I was involved in a freak accident. I fell out of a golf cart and was left with a large bruise on my leg and various cuts and scratches. As it turned out, these injuries were the least of my problems. In the coming weeks, I woke up each morning with severe pain running down the outside of my left leg. The pain was constant and ultimately made its way down to my calf and then my ankle. I was willing to try anything to make it stop. After a friend recommended that I try acupuncture, I read some online reviews and then headed to Manhattan to give it a try. I found that acupuncture gave only fleeting relief, and it did not even temporarily address the piercing sensation I felt each morning. After trying several other options (including cupping, pain medications and even infomercial items), I googled all sorts of remedies. Finally, I typed in "Non Surgical Back Care for Sciatica, Westchester," and this led me to Dr. Donath. Little did I know that Google was about to help me put my life back together. I first visited Dr. Donath at the end of September. He ordered an MRI, which revealed that I had 2 herniated discs and 1 bulging disc. Dr. Donath told me that I was a good candidate for his spinal decompression machine. He encouraged me by saying that he expected that this treatment, coupled with an exercise routine that he put together for me, would have me completely healthy and back exercising and playing sports within a few months. I began the treatment that day and it turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life. My sciatica began to disappear within a week and, finally, I was able to get in and out of my car without a burning pain. Just prior to Thanksgiving, I was back at the gym (doing exercises recommended by Dr. Donath) and by Christmas, I was pain free. My biggest accomplishment occurred on February 1, 2011. As a member of the Multiple Myeloma Team, I ran up the stairs to the top of the Empire State Building. In sum, four months after meeting Dr. Donath, I ran up 86 flights of stairs. The following month, I attended a 3 day golf clinic that involved taking roughly 1000 swings and still, I am pain-free. Not only did Dr. Donath fix me in a relatively short time frame, he is a great guy and has a wonderful staff. I am indebted to him and highly recommend him and his caring staff. They saved my back and my sanity. read more

Dr Donath took my back pain from an 8 to a zero in less then 2 treatments.. his amazing bedside manner was a refreshing change . He took the time to listen to all my symptoms without making me feel rushed . read more

Nothing works for everybody. I know people for whom surgery was not only ineffective, but in fact worsened people's situation. I was sure I'd need surgery and was very frightened knowing the outcome was so insecure , but Dr Donath convinced me to try decompression, and thank goodness! It was not an overnight cure, but I felt relief after the first treatment, and I did eventually feel absolutely normal, which I doubted was likely. Thank you. read more

It all started with numbness and tingling in both thighs at the beginning of my second trimester that eventually escalated to a burning, stabbing, painful sensation. It was my right thigh at first that made it impossible for me to sleep at night. Over time the right became good and my left became significantly worse. I felt hopeless! I did countless hours of research online and found that very few women experience the same symptoms and this condition was called meralgia parasthetica. When I stood for a too long, I'd experience the most painful sensation, a burning pain that intensified and ended with a snap, almost as if a blood vessel broke somewhere in there. I talked to my doctor but he said there isn't anything that can be done and it will go away when the baby is born. I did not know what to do to ease the pain. My husband massaged my thighs almost every night but the relief only lasted for a short while. I tried applying ice packs but that only lasted for the moment and it all came back. Over time the pain caused my quadriceps so much tension that they felt rock hard. I feared the progression of my pregnancy would only worsen my condition and was afraid of the months to come. I tried acupuncture but it didn't do much. One day I felt extremely frustrated and went back online and decided to google "prenatal chiropractors in Westchester" and my search came back with Dr. Jonathan Donath. I called and was able to see Dr. Donath that same week. I had an initial consultation and he told me it appears as if I have "Meralgia Parasthetica". For the first time I felt like there was someone I can relate to who knows this stuff and I felt hopeful. I am now 36 weeks pregnant and I continue to see him because he is the only one who has been able to help me with hands on therapy by manipulating soft tissues, which gave me relief. I have been seeing Dr. Donath for the past few weeks and I am extremely happy. Making the decision to see him was one of the best decisions I have ever made. If I hadn't, I believe I'd still be suffering from the agonizing nerve pain. I know now that making it to the end of my pregnancy is not going to be as difficult. Thanks to Dr. Donath, I am a much happier person now and able to enjoy my pregnancy! Ansara S., RN Yonkers, NY read more

We had to contact Dr. Donath on an emergency basis to treat my son's back injury. He was able to accommodate us on the Friday afternoon after Christmas and then followed up diligently over the weekend to monitor my son's condition. His explanation of my son's condition was clear and his initial therapy was helpful. But what most struck me was his dedication and concern for a patient who, because he was visiting from out of town, he would never see again. Please note the address Yelp lists is out of date. Correct address is 222 Westchester Ave in White Plains. read more

I have only great things to say about Dr. Donath and his staff. I was treated for a herniated disc in my L4/L5 region. The recommended treatment was spinal decompression. Efficiency Dr. Donath and his staff are professional and efficient. There was no wait time for appointments, I was promptly seen at my scheduled times. My billing options were communicated and I was welcome to ask additional questions. Comfort From Dr. Donath's partner Dr. Rambarat, to his medical assistant and his office manager, Dr. Donath's staff is warm, friendly knowledgable and helpful. I felt very comfortable and welcome in their care. When necessary, they worked to alleviate my anxieties with an open willingness to explain even the most obscure or minute detail of my treatment. Care Dr. Donath was contentious about every aspect of my care. When we met initially, he questioned and he listened. He recommended an MRI and after seeing my results, he explained and illustrated to ensure that I fully understood my condition. He clearly communicated my options, providing additional literature for me to review. He also gave me a set of activity guidelines (icing the back, how to bend, lift, get out of bed etc.) to follow in order to ensure a successful outcome, given the experimental nature of the treatment. He also prescribed a back brace and supplements for the duration of my treatment. Once treatment began Dr. Donath closely monitored how I felt by asking me questions in every session and even calling my home to inquire about my condition after treatment. Results Based on my injuries, Dr. Donath told me that it will take about a year for me to be one hundred percent back to normal. As of now, my treatment began roughly 6 months ago. As far as results go, I'll speak comparatively to the baseline of that time period. Before I began treatment, everyday was a struggle. I would start the day feeling a dull aching pain and by the end of the day, I was barely able to walk or sit up. I found it difficult to bend, to get out of bed (the act of sitting up was literally excruciating), I most certainly could not run or swim and driving was a nightmare (bumpy roads were my worst enemy!) I began to feel results after the first few treatments but after a weekend of sneezing I had a setback. While I was alarmed and frustrated, Dr. Donath was not. He reminded me that this treatment is "one step forward, two back" so some days would be good, and others would be challenging and anything - including sneezing, coughing and the weather would affect that. It took a little while, but as treatment progressed, my 'good' days began to outweigh the bad and eventually I'd go a week with no pain, then two weeks etc. My intensive treatment (multiple times per week) officially ended in July (four months in). Over the last two months I've been treated only twice and I have to say that overall, my back feels GREAT! I've been able to bend, swim, walk for 2 hours or more (with the brace), drive and even dance. Dr. Donath is clear about not overdoing it within the first year, so I continue to wear my brace during exhaustive activities, and I try to ice my back two to three times per day. I have noticed that depending on the weather or how I sit for long periods of time, I may feel a little more sore, but once I ice the back and get some rest I'm right as rain. Dr. Donath recommends a "tune up" visit ever month for the first year and I plan to do that. So, am I one hundred percent cured? Not yet. However, given my level of pain and discomfort when I initially saw Dr. Donath vs. now, I can confidently say that the treatment has been successful. As long as I continue to follow the activity guidelines, I expect to be back to one hundred percent within the next six months. Recommendations On the basis of my treatment and results, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Donath's chiropractic services. He knows his trade very well and went above and beyond to ensure that I got well. I couldn't have asked for a better clinician. read more

I am a doctor who works in New York City and on Long Island. Despite this, when I had a problem with my back, I knew it would be worth the trip to see Dr. Donath in White Plains. My problem was severe. I had a torn disc at L5 and the pain was crippling. It made it hard to work and to take care of my 3 year old son. Dr. Donath recommended spinal decompression - a non-invasive, non-surgical technique. Within 3 visits (and I know this is a VERY fast result) I was significantly better. Now, after several weeks of continuous treatments, my back feels better than it has in years. I went to Dr. Donath because of his reputation as a spinal decompression specialist, because of his success with another patient I had referred there, and because I knew he was passionate about getting people better. It was a wonderful choice and I have the pain-free back to prove it. read more

Several months ago, while playing basketball, I landed awkwardly and twisted my ankle, hearing and feeling a pop. For the next week, despite icing, I could not walk on the ankle, and it didn't seem to be improving quickly enough. I came in to see Dr. Donath, who said he could help my ankle heal better and faster. In addition to correcting my icing procedure, Dr. Donath stretched the muscles so that they can heal properly. He also used laser therapy to stimulate faster healing. Within two treatments my ankle was vastly improved, and within two weeks I was back to playing basketball. Thanks, Dr. Donath! read more

A couple of months ago I had a major fall and was recommended to Dr. Donath by a friend. I had a constant pain in my lower back and could barely bend over. It was also painful standing from a seated position. I went to see Dr. Donath having never gone regularly to a chiropractor. I must say I was a little skeptical before I set foot in his office. Making my first appointment, April was extremely friendly and helpful. When I arrived, I was greeted in a professional way and offered a coffee or water. There was almost no wait time before the Dr came out to introduce himself. Dr. Donath is extremely knowledgable and patient as well as being reassuring and calm. For someone as myself who this whole experience was new for, it was a great fit. I saw Dr. Donath regularly for a couple of months, going a few times a week. My back is so so much better and I am extremely happy I took my friends recommendation and made the call. Dr. Donath and his whole team are extremely professional and I would highly recommend them to any and all. read more

I saw Dr. Donath for back and hip pain that started around 25 weeks of my pregnancy. After about 4 sessions using ART and adjustments, I noticed a significant improvement. Dr. Donath provided me with exercises to do at home and addressed any new pain concerns that I had. The office staff are very kind and courteous, and scheduling appointments is easy. I would recommend that anyone who is experiencing pain during pregnancy consider seeing Dr. Donath. His methods were safe and effective. read more

I have had upper back and neck pain, along with numbness and tingling in my arm for about 4 years. I am 17 years old and play field hockey, but for years I was unable to exercise or play field hokey without pain. I also had trouble sleeping, and could rarely sleep through the night without waking up in pain. I went to many doctors, and did months of physical therapy. However, nothing helped. On my first visit to Dr. Donath he spent two hours with me discussing my symptoms, and possible treatment plans. On that same visit I started spinal decompression therapy. I continued to do treatment for a few months. Each week, I noticed so much improvement, until I had no pain at all! Dr. Donath and his entire staff are very kind and caring, along with being extremely helpful. I am so grateful for how much Dr. Donath has helped me, and I strongly recommend him to anyone that is struggling with back or neck pain. read more