Meet The Doctor
Dr. Kristopher M. Bradt
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Kristopher Bradt is originally from Syracuse, New York. He has a B.A. in Psychology from Wells College and in 2014 received a Doctor of Chiropractic from Northeast Health and Sciences College (formerly New York Chiropractic College). In a family of nurses, Dr. Kris realized the over-utilization of medicines and began finding alternate professions that help to heal with a less invasive approach. Dr. Kris’s values aligned with chiropractic care.
Community Outreach
Dr. Kris is an active community member volunteering time with Special Olympics, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Dryden Haunted House and the Burn Foundation. He is active in the LGBTQ+ community and sits on the Advisory Committee for the Cortland LGBTQ Center and a member of the Cortland County Planning Board. He enjoys running for charity and participating in academic symposiums and panels. He continues to be involved in the community and welcomes all opportunities for outreach.
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Award Winning Care
Take a moment to read about the awards earned by Cortland Chiropractic
Small Business of The Year 2025
Awarded by Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce
We are honored and excited to share that Cortland Chiropractic has been awarded the 2025 Small Business of the Year by the Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce!
This recognition means so much to us. Every day, we strive to provide compassionate, patient-centered chiropractic care while supporting our community both inside and outside the office. Receiving this award is a reflection of our incredible patients, our partners, and the community that continually lifts us up.
Thank you for trusting us with your care and for being part of our journey. We look forward to continuing to serve Cortland with dedication, integrity, and heart.
A heartfelt thank you to the Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce for honoring Cortland Chiropractic with the 2025 Small Business of the Year Award.
We are truly grateful for your recognition, support, and the work you do to strengthen and uplift businesses across the region. Being part of such a collaborative and passionate business community is something we value deeply.
Thank you for celebrating local businesses and for everything you do to help our community thrive.
Finger Lakes Favorites 2025 & 2026 GOLD Winner
Your votes were counted and the results are in!
The Finger Lakes is a unique place. We live, shop, eat, and play in the Finger Lakes region and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Cayuga Radio Group is presenting Finger Lakes Favorites to engage the community in celebrating the places we love.The Finger Lakes is a unique place. We live, shop, eat, and play in the Finger Lakes region and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Cayuga Radio Group is presenting Finger Lakes Favorites to engage the community in celebrating the places we love.
Frequently Asked Questions
Things to know about our office!
The office is a cash based practice. The 2026 fees are as follows: Initial Visit $85, Follow-up Visits $45. Payment forms accepted: Cash, Check, Venmo (fee).
While we do not bill insurance directly, we’re happy to provide you with a detailed superbill after each visit. You can submit this to your insurance provider for possible reimbursement, depending on your plan’s out-of-network benefits.
One exception to this is any individual with Medicare as their primary insurance. Due to federal regulations we cannot treat any person with Medicare as primary insurance.
We will go through a detailed health history and exam. An appropriate therapy technique will be used followed by an adjustment.
There can be some post adjustment soreness. Not all people get sore, and not after every adjsutment. The soreness is similar to after a good gym workout.
Every patient receives a personalized treatment plan designed to address their specific condition, symptoms, and desired outcomes. Care is tailored to each individual’s needs, with revisions made throughout treatment as progress is made. Patients are also provided with customized at-home exercises to support their recovery and help them achieve lasting results.
Be sure to read our Blog for articles related to health, the office and what we can treat. https://cortlandchiropracticcenter.com/blog
Chiropractic care focuses on the relationship between the spine, nervous system, and musculoskeletal system. It may help with:
- Neck pain and back pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Joint stiffness and reduced range of motion
- Sciatica and nerve-related discomfort
- Postural strain from desk work or device use
- Sports, work, and everyday musculoskeletal stress
- Whiplash
- Disc Injury
- Numbness/Tingling
- Sciatica
- Pediatric Care
- Pregnancy Care
- Allergies
- TMJD
- Sinuses
- Vertigo
- Text Neck
- Neck/Low Back Pain
- Headaches/Migraines
- Sports Injury/Rehabilitation
- Hip/Knee/Shoulder Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Muscle Pain
Many patients also report improved sleep, reduced tension, and better overall movement quality.
Pregnancy places increased demands on the spine and pelvis as posture and biomechanics change. Specialized chiropractic care during pregnancy focuses on comfort, mobility, and balance.
Pregnancy-adapted chiropractic care may help:
- Reduce back, neck, and pelvic discomfort
- Support pelvic alignment
- Improve posture and mobility
- Promote overall comfort throughout pregnancy
All techniques are modified for safety and coordinated with the patient’s broader healthcare plan.
Children experience physical stress from falls, sports, backpacks, screen time, and rapid growth. Pediatric chiropractic care at Cortland Chiropractic uses gentle, age-appropriate techniques designed to support healthy development.
Potential benefits include:
- Supporting posture and spinal alignment during growth
- Improving mobility after minor injuries or falls
- Addressing movement imbalances related to sports or activities
- Encouraging body awareness and coordination
- Better sleep patterns
- Less ear infections
- Better bowel movements
- Decrease gas
Care is always tailored to the child’s age, size, and developmental stage.
Yes! Plese locate the BLOG link at the top of our website.
Due to federal regulations we cannot treat any person with Medicare as primary insurance. Medicare requires each visit be submitted and as of 2026 the office is not capable of that process. Please check back in the future to see if this policy has changed.
