What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.98
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.98
“Dr Rief is an excellent chiropractor and communicates very well about what he is doing and why. He provides useful exercises.”
Sean N.June 5, 2025
“Dr Reif is a caring and talented chiropractor. I've been able to improve my range of motion with his treatments and I feel freer in my body, a great achievement considering I'm almost 60!”
Malinda F.January 13, 2025
About Dr. Darren Rief
Restore motion, restore balance. My philosophy is to remove interference in the spine and help the body heal itself. Patient education is paramount to helping the patient realize their best physical self. Restoring motion is a chiropractor's focus, breaking down a dysfunctional pattern, and building a better, healthy pattern.
Through the adjustment, stretching of the tight muscles, and strengthening the weak muscles, we can restore proper motion and balance to our patients. Focusing on posture and ergonomics, we can teach a patient how to eliminate physical stresses, and combat gravity more efficiently. Reducing Forward Head Posture, and restoring the natural cervical curve are typical keys to optimal posture correction.
Dr. Darren Rief is a Long Island native, who has been practicing in New York City since graduating from Life University in 2000. Focusing on posture correction, and eliminating the single most powerful stress on our spines, gravity!
Dr. Rief has worked alongside Orthopedists, Neurologists, Physical Therapists, Acupuncturists, and Massage Therapists for most of his 22 years in practice. This has given him a unique approach to patient care that takes all aspects of a person’s health and musculoskeletal system into consideration. He will not only consider a patient’s spinal (and/or extremity) misalignment/malfunction; but the soft tissue (muscle, tendon, fascia, ligament) component as well. Addressing the soft tissue is often the difference in a patient’s total recovery, accelerating healing, and returning to normal function completely.
Board Certified in Chiropractic, Physiotherapeutics, and Graston Technique, as well as proficient in Kinesio taping, Cox Flexion-Distraction, Spinal Decompression, Sacral Occipital Technique (S.O.T.), Chiropractic Bio-Physics (C.B.P.), Thompson Drop Technique, and Extremity Adjusting.
Dr. Darren Rief is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Office location
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Life University, Doctor of Chiropractic
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1568739019
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.98
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.98
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Dr Rief is an excellent chiropractor and communicates very well about what he is doing and why. He provides useful exercises.
June 5, 2025Sean N.Verified patient
Dr. Rief is great! He’s very knowledgeable and works with you to get results.
March 26, 2023Edith B.Verified patient
Dr Reif is a caring and talented chiropractor. I've been able to improve my range of motion with his treatments and I feel freer in my body, a great achievement considering I'm almost 60!
January 13, 2025Malinda F.Verified patient
I would highly recommend Dr. Rief to anyone new to chiropractic treatments. I had never gone to a chiropractor before, I was nervous but he did a great job guiding me through the appointment and putting me at ease. He provided a great analysis of my posture and some potential causes of my overall stiffness and discomfort. He also treated me for a pulled neck and within two days, I felt 10 times better. The office is also located near a lot of public transportation making it easily accessible for commuters.
Thank you Dr. Rief!
December 16, 2024christina N.Verified patient
Dr. Rief is the best chiropractor I’ve had and why I have survived my herniated disc injury! He is so knowledgeable, professional, really listens, and is also fun and personable. Highly recommended!
December 9, 2024Jenny T.Verified patient
He was a nice guy that communicated well with me.
December 3, 2024Conall S.Verified patient
The staff was very welcoming and friendly.
The doctor great listener and willing to help. I felt very comfortable and everyone kind.
January 23, 2024Estel G.Verified patient
Dr. Rief was very knowledgeable and super personable. He made me comfortable right away. I am looking forward to treatment with him.
December 15, 2023Jaime D.Verified patient
Dr Rief is the best!
November 17, 2023Juliana P.Verified patient
Excellent doc! Very attentive and knowledgeable
November 16, 2023Kristina S.Verified patient
I have been treated by several chiropractors throughout 30 years' time and they were fine. Dr. Darren Rief at 119 West 57th Street in NYC, however, is, without any question, THE BEST chiropractor you will ever see! Besides the time he takes with you, his examination and treatment is "over and above" what most chiropractors do; he stretches, manipulates, and adjusts you - from top to bottom! Yes, he is THAT thorough; a better chiropractor you won't find.
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August 21, 2023Joan B.Verified patient
Dr? Rief is a great chiropractor. I have been seeing him for years and he’s always been able to relieve my pains whether in the neck or the lower back. He has a great memory and excellent bed side manners. I highly recommend him.
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Dr. Rief was very thorough and thoughtful in his initial intake, making note of all my complex injuries and asking specific follow up questions in order to fully understand my aches and pains. He described his approach and thought process very clearly and outlined a great treatment plan for me. I look forward to my future treatments with Dr. Rief!
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Dr Rief is an amazing and attentive doctor. He goes above and beyond with your care and deeply cares about his patients. I highly recommend him for your chiropractic needs!
March 30, 2023Meena S.Verified patient
Dr. Rief was great- he listened to my concerns, treated me back on my specific needs, and gave me tips and exercises I could do at home to ensure I was taking care of myself. Highly recommend.
February 8, 2023Kasey E.Verified patient
I’ve been to countless chiropractors in 20 plus years due to a car accident.
Three chiropractors stand out among the crowd. The two others are retired.
Outstanding communicator. He is very knowledgeable and pointed out all the areas that needed attending to and took his time instead of rushing me out like the others.
Highly recommended!!
January 12, 2023John K.Verified patient
Dr. Rief is a true professional, and has helped resolve my leg / back pain. I have been seeing him for many years and with his treatments I have been able to live pain free from sciatic nerve impingement. I highly recommend him, and I have referred many of my own patients to be under his care.
More than 1 year agoBH
Dr. Rief was extremely knowledgeable and professional. On my first visit to him over three years ago, he carefully went through why I was seeing a chiropractor. I explained that I wanted to be proactive rather than reactive. As it turned out, my body was already going through a transformation and my spine was already out of alignment. Initially, I saw Dr. Rief once a week. As my body reacted positively to his treatment, I went in once every other week, and finally down to once a month. Not only was he professional, but personable. He always asked how I was doing and we had a nice time talking about my home state of Hawaii. I highly recommend Dr. Darren Rief!
More than 1 year agoRH
Dr Rief is amazing! I am thankful to have found a chiropractor who is so thoroughly helpful in both adjustments and exercise + stretching routines to incorporate in my day to day. Highly recommend!!
More than 1 year agoDS
Dr. Rief is the best! I have seen him for years, and he can always fix whatever ails me. I am a recreational distance runner (as well as the mom to 3 young kids), and he keeps me injury free in a way that no PT ever has. He works very intuitively and often provides instant relief if I am experiencing pain. In addition to "maintenance" type visits (to ensure I am in balance), I saw Dr. Rief through my pregnancies and felt safe and well cared for.
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Dr. Darren Rief works with Rief Chiropractic.
Where is Dr. Darren Rief's office located?
Dr. Darren Rief's office is located at 119 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Darren Rief?
Dr. Darren Rief frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Chiropractic Consultation, New Patient Visit, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Darren Rief on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Darren Rief speak?
Dr. Darren Rief speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Darren Rief in reviews?
50 patients have reviewed Dr. Darren Rief. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.98/5. They have a 4.98/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.