Expertise Health, fitness, exercise, nutrition, chiropractic, manipulation under anesthesia, sciatica, headache, neck pain, back pain, herniated disc, NY workers compensation injury, NY auto accident claims, Vertebral Subluxation Complex, muscle spasm; these are all along the issues, conditions, area's that I would feel qualified to comment upon. Received recognition in "PREVENTION" magazine, First Chief of Chiropractic in a NYS Hospital (1997) with citations and proclamations from the NYS Governor, NYS Senate, NYS assembly, NYC Council.
Experience Palmer College Graduate 1983, Twenty -five years in practice at the same location in my hometown of Staten Island, NY. Working with neuro-musculo-skeletal complaints for 25 years. Techniques primarily utilized: Chiropractic via Palmer Package, diversified, thompson, SOT, Activator, Manipulation Under Anesthesia; Nutrition.
Organizations Pi Kappa Chi Chiropractic Professional Fraternity- pledge president 1980, student chapter Vice President 1981, PCC PKX student President 1982, Pi Kappa Chi Alumni Association President 1985- 1996, PKX alumni Brother of the Year 1984, 1985, 1986 ; Knights of Columbus, Masons, Ancient Order of Hibernians
Publications Selected to make Oral Presentation, American Public Health Association (2003)
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Science (cum laude) Wagner College 1979
Doctorate of Chiropractic (cum laude) Palmer Chiropractic 1983
Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, New Jersey (38MC00634000) & New York (X3567)
Diplomat, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician - A.C.A./New York Chiropractic College (1986)
Diplomat, American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians (1996)
Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management (1998)
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
Certified Emergency Medical Technician - New York State and National Registry
Certified Manipulation Under Anesthesia (1998)
Certified Clinical Nutritionist - International & American Assoc. of Clinical Nutrition (1999)
Awards and Honors Prevention Magazine/ Alliance for Chiropractic Progress - (one of six nationally) –
Award for Chiropractic Excellence 1998
First Chief of Chiropractic in a Hospital in New York State 1997
SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Viewers Choice
Award for Most Popular Series (1996, 1997, and 1998)
Volunteer Heart Resuscition Unit - Commendation for Meritorious Service (1994)
SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Best Health Series
(1994)
Staten Island Richmond Lions - Melvin Jones Fellowship Award (1993)
Pi Kappa Chi - Alumni Fraternity Brother of the Year (1987 and 1988)
Selected to make Oral Presentation, American Public Health Association (2003)
American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians Symposium presentation - Adolescent
Athletic Injury, Prevention and Rehabilitation (2004)
Past/Present Clients Doctors Hospital of Staten Island; Chief of Chiropractic (1997-2001);
1050 Targee Street, S.I.,N.Y. 10304
Curtis High School Football (1988 to present) Current NYC PSAL Football CHAMPION 2007
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Q: my question is about clicking in the knees, i had an incident at 15yrs old where my knee was twisted ... A: Disclaimer: please do not take any of my advice without at least consulting with your doctor(s) ...
Q: My Dad's suffering from cervical spondylyosis since past 4 and half yrs. Latest CT scan ... A: Spinal surgery is almost always considered a last resort and is considered when the patient is ...
Q: I’m 21, 168cm and 50kg with a huge problem that has, quite literally, popped up. At the start of ... A: Without an actual hands on exam it is a little difficult to diagnose. But, if it is rib-tip ...
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Q: I am writing in regard to my friend. On vacation he broken 3 ribs(2 upper ribs and 1 lower down). ... A: Ribs need time to heal. The grinding in the ribs could mean they are rubbing and you could hear it. ...
Q: .. at first i did not know what to do and hoped it would go away but it got so bad i lost the power ... A: It is very unlikely that your problem is coming from the rib. You may think it's the rib because ...
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Q: I work in an office where sometimes I sit in front of a computer all day. Lately I have been having ... A: I am sorry to hear of your complaints. Let me cut to the chase: ".....Should I consult my Dr? What ...
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Q: My 4 year old son can pop his tendon over his ankle bone and his toes pop if he moves his foot. I ... A: Without an actual hands on exam, it would be difficult to peg. But, I think I might want a second ...
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Q: I need help. two years ago I awoke one morning with severe tension in my neck. I thought it would ... A: From what you have written, I would recommend for you to visit a hospital where it is free ...
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Q: Age: 16 Height: about 6:4 Weight: about 231 I am a very hard worker, will carry just about ... A: Fredrick, You may very well have a problem with your AC joint or one of the rotator cuff muscles, ...
Q: I have had neck pain ever since I had my thyroid surgery 2 mo. ago. I have recovered from the ... A: Staten Island Neck Pain, Staten Island Chiropractor, Staten Island Manipulation Under Anesthesia, ...
Q: I've written you before about a herniated c6,7 disc occuring 1/5/09 and that I've received good ... A: Vertigo Hello Joni, I am sorry to hear of your Vertigo. ".....I've written you before about a ...
Q: i have had an mri scan and it showed a slipped disc between the 7th cervical vertebrae and the first ... A: The condition that you are describing is generally called a disc herniation, of which there are ...
Q: Dolan, I am hoping you can provide some insight as to a strange pain I have recently developed on ... A: Vertebral Subluxation Complex, altered sensation, Hello Janelle, I am sorry to hear of your ...
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Q: 0.5 x 0.5 x 1.0 cm left paracentral disc sequestration at L5-S1. There is mass (what is this?) ... A: The "mass" means there is something "solid" in the front of the thecal sac which is the part of the ...
Q: My aunt is 62 year old that has been having lower pack pain over the last two months. She has under ... A: Usually when a disc bulges more than 4mm and causing some pain traveling to the foot or leg ...
Q: i went to the gym for the first time with a friend i was lifting weighs. i was pushed by my friend ... A: Welcome to the world of working out!!! What you probably are experiencing is strain from over ...
Q: I think I maybe pulled a tricep muscle by overuse of one crutch with my right arm. My symptoms ... A: Staten Island Vertebral Subluxation Complex, Chiropractic Staten Island Expert Hello Cindy, ...
Q: I have been having neck pain with lots of headaches and some lower back pain that hurts when I bend ... A: I am not one to put a number on the number of visits that it takes to make corrections; it could ...
Q: I think I maybe pulled a tricep muscle by overuse of one crutch with my right arm. My symptoms ... A: Staten Island Pinched Nerve Hello Cindy, Thank you for your return question. I am glad to ...
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Q: I did Martial Arts for a number of years, but while I was stretching I felt a pop on the inside of ... A: Without an actual hands on, it is difficult to diagnose. But, you could have heard the actual ...
Q: Could cervical spinal stenosis elicit a symptom similar to a TIA - a moment of confusion and slurred ... A: I am sorry to hear of your husband's complaints. "....Could cervical spinal stenosis elicit a ...
Q: about a month ago my lower back started to really ache.I tend to think I did something while using ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding to your question. The answer is simple: go to a doctor that ...
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