Dr. Walter Priestley has been practicing in the Village of Farmingdale since 1988. He has treated thousands of your friends and neighbors since that time. His practice has grown because of his caring, effective professional service.

In 2009 the office was voted by the readers of the Long Island Press as the “Best Chiropractic Office on Long Island.” Also, in 2009 he was chosen to be Farmingdale Republican Club “Man of the Year” for his dedicated service to his patients and the community at large. He is a graduate of SUNY Stony Brook 1984. He received his doctorate in Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College and his license to practice in the states of New York and California in 1988.

He has post graduate certificates in radiology, scoliosis and cervical acceleration/ deceleration (whiplash) type injuries from the Spine Research Institute. He is currently board certified in chiropractic pediatrics. Dr. Priestley is Vice President of the Nassau chapter of the New York State Chiropractic Association. He is certified by the American Red Cross as a "Protect your Back" instructor. He is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, the Farmingdale Rotary Club and the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Priestley lives with his wife and three young children less than a mile from his office in Farmingdale.

Dr. Priestley is available for lectures to professional and lay groups on a variety of topics including starting a fitness program, reducing your risk of neck and back injuries, auto safety facts, alternative health care among others.

 

Dr. Chris Wider

Dr. Chris Wider is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College 1999. He has been working with Dr. Walter Priestley for the last 4 years. Dr. Wider has 10 years of experience in high volume, multidisciplinary, and family practices in Brooklyn and Long Island. He also has post-graduate education in health and wellness studies from the Wellness Practice Institute. He also has a post graduate certificate in the diagnosis and management of cervical acceleration/deceleration trauma (whiplash). The types of conditions Dr. Wider specializes in are: disc herniations, motor vehicle injuries, work injuries, neck and low back pain, headaches, and sports injuries. Dr. Wider has a great hands on technique in which he can mobilize your joints or use a non-force technique known as myofacial release, both resulting in effective pain relief, reduction of nerve interference and better health.

Dr. Wider is also an avid musician. He performs professionally in such places as BB Kings in Manhattan and will be performing at the Capitol One Theatre formally known as Westbury Music Fair in March 2010. He also volunteers his time performing at Farmingdale Adult Day Care, Art in the Park other community groups.