@rayreich3. Well, she wasn't an award winner when I first became her client, but I wasn't the least surprised when she was chosen best in our state, which is in the Midwest. Now, you are in New York City, where the medical facilities are soo superior! You need an orthopedic guy to refer you, I would think. But you are paying for their services,whoever they are, so keep trying until you find someone who understands your problems. Ask around of friends and family - you'll be surprised at how many folk you know also know therapists!!! My only other advice? Surgery is a wonderful solution for those who need it, but it remains for me an absolute last resort.