Dr. Ruth Fernandez, DC

About Dr. Ruth Fernandez

Dr. Ruth Ann Fernandez, Clinical Director of the Manhattan (NYC) MaxHealth Center, has enjoyed working with thousands of patients over the past fifteen years, relieving their pain, restoring function and movement, and vastly improving the quality of their lives. With an impressive list of professional certifications, academic achievements, and continuing education hours, her qualifications are apparent at first glance. But more important—beyond the accolades and the degree that affirms her clinical ability—is Dr. Fernandez’s passionate commitment to her patients and her deep-seated belief that, with the right treatment and guidance, anyone, regardless of age or current health, can transform their life for a better tomorrow. Dr. Fernandez became Clinical Director of MaxHealth Center in 1992. She and the professional staff at MaxHealth are committed to promoting the overall well being of their patients, not just masking their pain or giving them temporary fixes similar to those offered elsewhere. Theirs is an integrative practice for wellness that begins with a proactive stance to promote overall health and prevent further pain or injury. Dr. Fernandez’s clients receive the very best in chiropractic corrective care and therapy with methods that actually restore the integrity of the spine as opposed to offering only short-term pain relief. Striving to empower clients to achieve optimum health benefits, she also provides nutritional consults and key information about core strengthening and exercise. Upon completion of her studies at New York Chiropractic College, Dr. Fernandez began a series of lectures promoting overall health and the value of chiropractic care. She continues to offer health care classes that include an overview of chiropractic, the value of wellness car