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Active Release Technique

Active Release Technique is a soft tissue movement-based myofascial technique that treats soft-tissue restrictions of muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. I have great success utilizing ART for upper extremity conditions such as: rotator cuff conditions, tennis and golfers elbow and carpel tunnel syndrome.

CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy facilitates the flow of fluids at the core of the body, most importantly cerebrospinal fluid. Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight of a nickel, CranioSacral practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system. This treatment enhances the body’s own self-healing and self-regulating abilities. As a treatment modality CST effectively treats headaches, spinal pain and reduces mental and emotional stress.

It is uncommon to find chiropractors skilled in this range of techniques. After years of training and practice, I’ve incorporated these two additional healing modalities into the range of treatments at my disposal.

I also utilize Chinese massage therapy, herbs, and clinical nutrition to assist your healing process, increase your range of movement and keep you solidly in gear. After initial acute care treatment, we recommend and encourage exercise rehabilitation to restore function, and return you to pre-injury functioning.

Dr. Silverman received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Temple University and the New School for Social Research, and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic.

Tai Chi

Since 1989 I’ve been dedicated to studying Tai Chi, and I’ve competed and won awards and medals in many tournaments. I’ve also taught Tai Chi since 1999 and currently teach at our movement studio.

Tai Chi is an internal martial art practiced to promote health and longevity. Tai Chi leverages motion through the joints based on coordinated relaxation rather than muscular tension. The slow, repetitive work involved in the process gently and measurably increases and opens the internal circulation: (breath, body heat, blood, lymph, peristalsis, etc.).

Medical studies have also documented Tai Chi’s ability to reduce blood pressure, decrease arthritic symptoms, decrease incidents of falls and alleviate symptoms of shingles. Finally, as a form of moving meditation, tai chi often results in a state of mental calm and clarity.

What I’ve learned and integrated from my Tai Chi practice is an innate sense of how the body conserves and uses power, and how it must move through the day in a relaxed state to be strong. I draw actively from this knowledge to help me craft just the right treatment plan for you.

The Healing Arts Center of Philadelphia | 123 Chestnut St., Suite 204, Philadelphia, PA 19106 | 215 - 627 - 3782

The Healing Arts Center of Philadelphia is located in Center City, in the heart of Old City at the Corn Exchange building. The Corn Exchange is located on 2nd St., between Market St. and Chestnut St. Enter through the front door on 2nd St. (NOT Chestnut St) between the Plough and Stars restaurant and the Citizen's Bank. The elevator's are ahead and to the left, and our office is on the second floor.

Our center creates a warm and comforting environment that helps to maximize the therapeutic effect of our treatments. All of our treatment rooms are private and clean, and each practitioner uses his/her own space.

Directions to the Office

Our office is convenient to both public transportation and parking. There is ample on-street parking on 2nd St., Chestnut St., and Front St., and there is lot parking right in the building (illustrated by the map at the bottom of this page).

Using I95 from the North and Betsy Ross Bridge: Follow the signs for "Central Phila. /I-676" (Exit 22). Follow signs for Historic Area and Independence Hall. At the bottom of the ramp is Callowhill Street. Stay straight to 4th Street and turn left; follow until Market Street. Turn left onto Market Street, stay straight to 2nd St and turn right. Follow on for almost a block to Chestnut. We are on your left before you reach Chestnut St.

Using I95 from the South: Following I-95 take the Columbus Blvd. exit. Turn left onto the Columbus Blvd at the bottom of the ramp. Follow that route and take the Market St. bridge exit on the right after a couple of miles. Turn left at the top of the ramp, follow to the bottom of the ramp and this will bring you to 2nd & Market. Turn left again and follow towards Chestnut St. We are on your left before you reach Chestnut St.

From the West: Take I-76 East to Exit 344/I- 676 East and take the 6th St. exit. Turn right at the bottom of the ramp. Stay in the right lanes avoiding the left lanes to New Jersey exits. Keep left and turn left on Market St. Then turn right on to 2nd St. Follow on for almost a block to Chestnut. We are on your left before you reach Chestnut St.,

From the East and New Jersey: Follow the Ben Franklin Bridge heading West and take the exit at the immediate end of the bridge (5th St). This turns sharply to the right and under the bridge. You are on 4th St. heading South. Follow this to Market. Turn Left on Market and right on to 2nd St. and follow towards Chestnut St. We are on your left before you arrive at Chestnut St.

Public Transportation: Take the Blue Line to 2nd Street. This brings you to 2nd & Market St. Proceed South towards Chestnut. We're on your left before you get to Chestnut St.

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Listed below are the fees for The Healing Arts Center's services. Some of our services are covered by insurance, including Chiropractic, Podiatry and Physiatry. Please call your insurance company, or us, to find out if you have benefits that would work in our center. Below is a list of our service costs out of pocket. If you are ready to take the next step in your personal health care, call 215-627-3782 to make an appointment by phone or click here to set up an appointment via the web.

Chiropractic

Massage Therapy

Is Your Life "on Hold?" When pain stops you in your tracks, I have access to a wide range of treatments to unlock your body's natural healing ability. Whether you have an acute or a chronic condition, have been injured or want to maintain optimal health and functioning, I can help you with: "It was my life dream to become a mother. Imagine my surprise when I got pregnant with triplets! Dr. Silverman made my pregnancy more comfortable, even toward the end. Now I bring my whole troop in for regular visits!"
Alison Douglas

• If stress at work or at home is causing tension and muscle spasm
• If you’re battling cancer pain or undergoing chemotherapy
• If you’ve played a little too hard this weekend
• If you want to retain your range of motion as you get older
• If you are a mother or father of growing child and want to be sure s/he develops properly

Though my pallette includes a wide range of techniques borrowing from both eastern and western healing practices, if I think you need to add another healing modality to your arsenal, I will suggest it. The Healing Arts Center of Philadelphia is a team of clinically experienced pracititioners and teachers ready to leverage all the methods we know to help you on your journey to a healthier life.

For more information go to www.phillyhealingarts.com

After my accident, I was in constant pain, and afraid I would walk with a limp for the rest of my life. Dr. Silverman created a treatment plan for me and also referred me to physical and movement therapy. The old me is back now, better than ever. Thanks Dr. Silverman!"
Harvey Wallbanger

According to The Association of Chiropractic Colleges, "chiropractic is a health care discipline which emphasizes the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery. The practice of chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure (primarily the spine) and function (as coordinated by the nervous system) and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health."

The "founding father" of chiropractic, Dr. D.D. Palmer, developed a theory that spinal misalignment caused nerve pressure or irritation which in turn caused various ailments. He realized that the structure and condition of the body influenced how the body functioned and its ability to heal itself, without the use of drugs or surgery.


This simple philosophy has healed people and has prevented unwanted injury and illness for over a century!

How it works

The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. The brain is divided into sections and stores and receives an incredible amount of information. But this information needs a way to get in and out. Nerves provide a pathway for this information to travel, and the spinal cord is made up of bundles of these nerves. The spine both houses and protects the spinal cord.


Nerve dysfunction can result from any number of factors, such as falls, accidents, stress, tension, or over-use. These events can alter our "wiring" and create pain or discomfort in our bodies.


Doctors of chiropractic are trained to locate the source of the pain or discomfort (which may be far from the actual location where the symptom is occurring) and then we correct or adjust the joints in the body and set it up to heal on its own. The important thing to remember is that chiropractic success occurs by addressing the source of the problem, not just masking the symptoms.

What To Expect

After a thorough examination and a review of your health history, your chiropractic doctor will recommend a specific care program. If yours is a chiropractic case, this will include specific spinal adjustments.


The word adjustment describes hundreds of ways of using carefully directed and controlled pressure to restore spinal bones to a more normal position and motion. When spinal function is improved, nervous system function (health) can improve too.


After years of training, chiropractic doctors become experts at using just the right amount of force in the right direction. This may require a quick movement or in other instances a slow and constant pressure.