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Shira Levine, RDN, is a registered dietician at Nutrition & Health Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey. As a passionate nutrition and dietetic professional, she’s determined to help her patients along their health journey, no matter their age.

With more than 28 years of experience, Shira began her career in health and wellness at New York University in New York City. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, she has worked with countless clients, creating personalized diet and nutrition plans for each. Shira also received additional training from Long Island University Post (LIU Post) in Brookville, New York.

At Nutrition & Health Center, Shira provides a comprehensive suite of diet and nutrition services. Nutrition counseling is just one aspect of care that she delivers. To design the right plan for every patient, she uses body composition, metabolic rate testing, nutrient analysis, and nutrition data. 

Using evidence-based testing ensures that Shira can provide nutrition plans targeted to each patient, for dramatic, sustainable results. At the end of the day, Shira’s primary goal is to help her patients feel as happy and healthy as possible.

Christine Limpin, MS, RDN, is a very experienced registered dietician nutritionist. At Nutrition & Health Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Christine helps her patients lead healthier lifestyles through advanced nutrition counseling that includes body composition testing, nutrient analysis, and other data-driven methods.

Health and wellness have always been Christine’s passions. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in 2012. Christine later returned to school and received her Master of Science in Nutrition from the College of Saint Elizabeth in Morristown, New Jersey, in 2015.

In 2017, Christine completed her dietetic internship at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dedicated to pursuing higher education, she is currently completing her Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition at the Maryland University of Integrative Health in Laurel, Maryland.

As an experienced dietician, Christine knows how important it is to form productive, positive relationships with patients. Relationships built on trust and respect allow her to create targeted, individualized nutrition plans that are effective and objective.

Outside of her work at Nutrition & Health Center, Christine is an active member of several professional organizations. She currently holds memberships with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and DPG: Weight Management.

Limor Tabib, RDN completed her Bachelor of Science Degree at The Pennsylvania State University. As a native New Yorker, she then went on to complete her Dietetic Internship at Long Island University with a focus on Medical Nutrition Therapy. Her passion for health, well-being, and helping others to have a quality life is what inspired Limor to pursue becoming a Registered Dietitian as a career. Limor has experience working as an RDN in the settings of rehabilitation and long-term care, social media, culinary, and private practice counseling. She takes on an individualized approach to bridge the gap between sustainable habits and health.

Her goal is to positively impact people's lives through holistic lifestyle changes for overall well-being. Her approach stems from finding the balance between a healthy relationship with food, body, and mental wellness.

Yaelle Joselit, RDN, MS in Nutrition and BS in Psychology. Focused on developing an evidence based practice complemented by extensive research experience as well as providing a mindful approach to health. She graduated from Brooklyn College (NY), had Priority Nutrition Care Distance Dietetic Internship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center. After that she worked as a Registered Dietitian at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Jewish Renaissance Medical Center and a Researcher at Brooklyn College. She has good experience in providing medical nutrition therapy to patients undergoing bariatric surgery

Purnima Shivaram, RDN is an experienced dietician at the Nutrition & Health Center. She is a goal-oriented nutritionist focused on conducting detailed nutritional consultations and creating personalized evidence-based nutrition plans to meet the needs of her clients. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences from Montclair University, New Jersey. She speaks English and Hindi.

Henry Ibitokun is a dedicated professional with over a decade of experience delivering exceptional patient care. With a solid background and experience in urgent care medicine and mental health services, he brings a unique and holistic approach to healthcare. His extensive experience has honed his clinical skills and deepened his understanding of the physical and emotional aspects of wellness. He has spent years working in various settings, where his rapid decision-making and precise diagnostic abilities have made him a trusted choice for patients needing immediate attention. You can rely on his expertise to provide prompt and effective care, whether it's a sudden illness, injury, or any acute health and mental health concern. Henry is a passionate advocate for mental health. He understands the profound impact of mental well-being on overall health and is dedicated to helping patients navigate their emotional challenges. His empathetic approach creates a safe and non-judgmental space

Tel-A-YaYa is a holistic, collaborative family medicine practice based in New Jersey, led by doctorate-prepared board-certified family nurse practitioner Susan Rufolo, DNP, APN, FNP-BC, CEN. The practice offers comprehensive telehealth/telemedicine services to patients of all ages.

In  2025 Susan will celebrate 20 years in the profession of nursing having received her associate in science in nursing in 2005 from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.  Susan obtained her New Jersey Registered Nurse licensure in July 2005 and in August she began her nursing career working in the emergency crisis unit as well as the emergency department of a large metropolitan hospital.  In 2007, Susan added a new career aspect by taking on the role of the lead team nurse working with mentally challenged patients. That same year, Susan expanded her nursing career and goals by entering Jacksonville University’s RN-BSN program then being offered a charge nurse position in the emergency department of another major hospital in the area. In December 2010, Susan graduated from Jacksonville University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and continued with her position as a charge nurse.  

During her nursing career, Susan has obtained and maintained certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and IV Certification as well as her national certification in emergency nursing (CEN) which she earned in March 2016.

In 2016 as well, Susan returned to school as she was accepted into Bradley University’s BSN to DNP/FNP program from which she graduated with her terminal degree in December 2020 with her Doctorate of Nursing Practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner. In February 2021 Susan passed her boards to become a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. From there, Susan worked in hospitals and urgent cares in and around New Jersey as well as taught nursing students, who respectfully referred to her as Dr. R, in both the classroom and in clinical instruction in nursing homes. It was her grandchildren who lovingly nicknamed her Dr. YaYa; thus her practice name was born - Tel-A-YaYa!

At Tel-A-YaYa, Susan provides quality primary care services to her patients, including special needs patients. She’s highly experienced, accessible, easygoing, and always there for her patients, making them feel understood and welcomed. The practice offers comprehensive family medicine care, including sick visits, lab services, medication management, and mental health care services. Susan is a fully licensed practitioner in New Jersey (with licensure pending in New York) who is able to treat, prescribe and develop patient care plans on an individual basis based on her patient’s needs. Her goal is to use her knowledge, skills, and experience to create a diverse, holistic, telehealth/telemedicine experience for all patients

Through Tel-A-YaYa, Susan helps patients manage chronic diseases, illnesses, minor injuries, anxiety, depression, and other common mental health concerns. She can refer patients to other specialists if necessary. Susan truly cares for her patients and spends as much time as needed so they don’t feel they are just a number. 

Susan is highly educated, highly skilled, experienced, compassionate, and empathetic. She tailors treatment plans to ensure optimal physical health and mental wellness, providing virtual care from the comfort of patients’ homes or offices.

Schedule a telehealth appointment with Tel-A-YaYa by calling the office or booking a visit online today.

Jessica Benjamin is a board certified Physician Assistant. Jessica completed her B.A. at Rutgers University, double majoring in Biological Sciences and Psychology. She went on to PA school and completed her Masters in Public Health at Lock Haven University. Prior to PA school she was an EMT for 6 years and volunteered her time at her local Fire/Ambulance company.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling and hanging out with her friends and family. She enjoys watching football and baseball and is a NY Giants and NY Yankees fan.

Jessica speaks English and Gujarati. She understands Hindi and Kutchi.

Tamar Cares is a Telehealth Family Medical Practice. I see both adults and pediatric patients, offering a unique combination of services. As a homeopath, I use carefully selected high-dilution substances to stimulate the body's natural healing processes. In my role as a Nurse Practitioner, I provide recommendations for supportive care and assess when medical intervention is required.

For over a decade, Grace has helped families achieve their infant feeding goals and transition as joyfully and gently as possible into parenthood. As an IBCLC, CLC, she offers families evidence-based care and support for common to complex infant feeding challenges. Her holistic, goals-based approach to lactation support is informed by her background in midwifery and birth/postpartum doula work in NYC, North Carolina, India, and Malawi, Africa, and her work as a Women's Health Educational Consultant at Duke and UNC's School of Medicine. She has extensive training and experience with Tethered Oral Tissues (tongue tie) and works closely with pediatricians, midwives, and other holistic providers to help families achieve optimal feeding.

Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am to deliver high quality care that utilizes the most recent advancements in medicine. I am especially interested in the entire family care from infant to geriatric and offer several years of experience in the study, treatment and prevention of the health issues of any age. I earned my MD at Ross University School of Medicine and completed my residency at JFK Family Practice in Family Medicine.

Dr. Darren Chin of Ohana Medical Spa is a board-certified family medicine doctor and an aesthetics specialist based in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, where he’s served patients since 1999.

In 2006, Dr. Chin opened Ohana Medical Spa and has remained its owner and medical director ever since. He’s personally involved in all of the top quality non-surgical services that aim to refresh your appearance and restore your youthful glow.

Dr. Chin’s number one priority has always been to provide the highest standard of individualized medical and aesthetic care. For well over a decade, Dr. Chin and his compassionate medical team have made their patients happy in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

Some of the treatments available include BOTOX® and other effective cosmetic fillers that work to restore volume and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. The spa also offers Coolsculpting procedures for fat-reduction and body contouring, skin resurfacing, laser hair and tattoo removal, skin and vaginal rejuvenation, and reflexology.

Dr. Chin offers complimentary consultations for his patients and recommends a customized treatment plan designed specially to suit your needs. During the consultation, Dr. Chin spends time getting to know you and your goals and explains the various treatments for you to better understand and decide what could work best for you.

The spa emits a soothing atmosphere for patients to relax in a tranquil oasis and receive clinical-grade aesthetic treatments that utilize advanced, state-of-the-art technology.

New patients are welcome at the Ohana Medical Spa. Call or schedule your complimentary consultation online to visit Dr. Chin and indulge in the finest, luxurious treatments for body, skin care, and facial rejuvenation.

 

For over a decade, Grace has helped families achieve their infant feeding goals and transition as joyfully and gently as possible into parenthood. As an IBCLC, CLC, she offers families evidence-based care and support for common to complex infant feeding challenges. Her holistic, goals-based approach to lactation support is informed by her background in midwifery and birth/postpartum doula work in NYC, North Carolina, India, and Malawi, Africa, and her work as a Women's Health Educational Consultant at Duke and UNC's School of Medicine. She has extensive training and experience with Tethered Oral Tissues (tongue tie) and works closely with pediatricians, midwives, and other holistic providers to help families achieve optimal feeding.

MEET DR. EIDGAH

Dr. Eidgah is a family physician and primary care provider serving the New York City community from his practice in the East Village. Dr. Eidgah sees patients from around the surrounding area including Union Square and Downtown New York. He holds the American Board of Family Medicine certification and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

What Makes Dr. Eidgah a Good Choice for My Doctor?

If you want a doctor who is caring and compassionate and also skilled in treating for and caring for families, then Dr. Eidgah is your best choice. He offers the New York City communities a great deal of experience that is backed up by strong education. He graduated from the Ross University School of Medicine and did his residency at the South Nassau Communities Hospital where he served as a family medicine doctor.

What Hospitals Is Dr. Eidgah Affiliated With?

He is privileged to work at Mount Sinai Beth Israel on Manhattan's Lower East Side. As a teaching hospital, Mount Sinai Beth Israel offers cutting edge care and treatment to patients who suffer from cardiac disease and cancer or who need care because of neurological or orthopedic issues. The facility offers specialty services for GI, psych, pain management, and HIV/Aids research. Dr. Eidgah also has privileges at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, which offers service to over 225,000 patients per year.

What Services Does Dr. Eidgah Offer?

As a family doctor, he offers a well-rounded set of services that make up a complete care menu for people of all ages, in all walks of life, and who may have medical issues that are vastly different. As such you can expect same day visits for illness, a comprehensive set of services designed for prevention, management of stress, allergies, asthma, GI and digestion, cardiovascular, dermatology, and mental health. Dr. Eidgah has experience treating children, teens, adults, and older adults. While his patients are all different, he offers the same care and compassion to each of them.

 

My name is Alexander Trost and I am a fellowship-trained Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner specializing in advanced illness symptom management and goals-of-care discussions. I have been practicing Palliative Medicine for approximately 8 years now. Prior to this, I worked as an emergency room nurse. I switched to Palliative Medicine due to a significant loss in my family. At that time, we were never offered the palliative care needed to lessen the trauma of a loved one’s final moments. That inspired me to learn the tools of relief palliative medicine offers so that no one else has to endure the failures of care my family did. I am eager to use my knowledge and experience to help you to the best of my ability.

Dr. Lwin graduated from the University of Medicine in 2008. She works in Brooklyn, NY and 3 other locations and specializes in Internal Medicine. Dr. Lwin is affiliated with The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Wykoff Medical Center and Long Island Community Hospital. She specializes in General Medicine as well as addiction medicine. She loves being in the medical field and her passion for her patients shows. She has also toured the world with Physicians without Boarders helping spread health and awareness to those who most need it.