Care That Fits Between Classes
Led by Dr. Ryan Wong, DC, practicing in Rochester since 2015
If you study or work at Rochester Institute of Technology, Rush-Henrietta Family Chiropractic is about a mile from campus on West Henrietta Road. When you need a chiropractor near RIT, you can get here and back between classes without losing half your day.
Care is led by Dr. Ryan Wong, DC, who graduated with honors from New York Chiropractic College and has been practicing in Rochester since 2015. He grew up a short distance from the office and graduated from Rush-Henrietta High School, so this corner of Rochester is home.
The clinic has served Rochester since 2002, and Dr. Wong sees a lot of RIT students. Their complaints tend to sound alike: a stiff neck after long hours at a screen, a lower back that aches by the end of a lab block, or shoulders that lock up during exam season.
Why Long Hours at a Screen Catch Up With Your Neck and Back
Coding, CAD work, studio projects, and late nights in the library all ask the same thing of your body: hold still, lean forward, and look down. Over a semester, that position puts steady load on the joints and muscles of your neck and upper back. Some people call the result "tech neck."
Your lower back takes its share too. Long stretches in a lecture seat or on a lab stool tighten the hip flexors and compress the lumbar joints. Add a heavy backpack and a Rochester winter walk across campus, and small aches start to stick around.
Stretch breaks and a better chair help. When stiffness keeps coming back anyway, the joint and muscle mechanics behind it usually need a closer look, which is what a chiropractic assessment is for. For more detail, see our posture correction, neck pain, and back pain pages.
Meet Dr. Ryan Wong
Dr. Wong earned his B.S. in Biology at SUNY Brockport, then his Doctor of Chiropractic at New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls. He graduated with honors and is a member of the Phi Chi Omega Chiropractic Honor Society. His clinical rotations included the Rochester VA system, Monroe Community Hospital, and St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center.
He chose chiropractic after watching his mother avoid shoulder surgery through chiropractic care. He went through a demanding science program himself and has mentored chiropractic students, so he understands what a full course load does to your schedule and your posture. Patients often say everything is explained and upfront from the start, and that is how he runs every visit.
Depending on what he finds, your care may include chiropractic adjustments by hand or with an Activator instrument, Graston and ConnecTX soft tissue therapy, Fascial Movement Taping, or Class IV deep tissue laser therapy.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
An Assessment That Looks at Your Habits
Appointments Around Your Schedule
A Plan You Can Actually Follow
What Students Notice When the Pain Settles Down
Every case is different, and Dr. Wong will tell you honestly what to expect after your assessment. Students who work on the mechanics behind their neck and back pain often describe:
- Getting through a long lecture, lab, or coding session without shifting in their seat every few minutes
- Fewer tension headaches during heavy study weeks
- Sleeping better and feeling less stiff on the walk to class
RIT faculty and staff are welcome too. Desk-heavy campus jobs bring the same patterns, and the drive from campus is just as short.
If you are looking for a more natural way to address your pain or discomfort, look no further. Our chiropractors offer a wide variety of evidence-based treatment options depending on your needs. If this is your first time at our office, we offer an in depth initial exam to go over your concerns and customize a treatment plan that works best for your body and schedule. All ages welcome!
Dr. Ryan Wong
Book NowQuestions RIT Students Ask Before Booking
About a mile. Rush-Henrietta Family Chiropractic is at 4029 West Henrietta Road in Rochester, a short drive or rideshare from campus.
Often, yes. Many students are covered under a parent's plan, and the clinic accepts most major commercial insurances, including BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, United Healthcare, and MVP. Call before your first visit and the team will help you check your coverage.
Yes. You can book online at any time. Tuesday and Thursday appointments start at 7 AM, and Saturday morning appointments are available too.
For most people, yes. Dr. Wong completes a full assessment before any adjustment to make sure it suits you. If you prefer a lighter touch, he offers gentle Activator instrument-assisted adjustments, and he will refer you on if something needs medical attention.
It depends on what is going on. For illness, a new injury with severe pain, numbness, or anything that worries you medically, start with the Student Health Center or your doctor. For ongoing neck, back, or posture-related pain, you can book with Dr. Wong directly. New York does not require a referral to see a chiropractor, though some insurance plans ask for one.
Book Your Visit With a Chiropractor Near RIT
Book online in a couple of minutes, or call the clinic at (585) 321-3200.
Rush-Henrietta Family Chiropractic
4029 West Henrietta Rd.,Rochester, NY
14623-5221 View Staff & Treatments
