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Paul So, MD, is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Orthocenter, a prestigious orthopedic practice in Redbank and Morganville, New Jersey. Fellowship-trained in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine, Dr. So specializes in providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to improve quality of life. 

A New Jersey native, Dr. So studied at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Sports Studies with a minor in Nutritional Science. He remained at Rutgers for medical school and was awarded the Annual Medical Student Award in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 

Dr. So studied at Morristown Medical Center for his internship before completing his residency training at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in New Jersey. During residency, he served as the Administrative Chief Resident. Dr. So also received the Medical Student Teaching Award and was nominated for the Golden Apple Award. Relocating to New York City, Dr. So completed his Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery on the Upper East Side. Here, he served as the Clinical Chief Fellow. 

As a physiatrist, Dr. So believes in the importance of a multidisciplinary, patient-collaborative approach to spine and musculoskeletal care. He focuses on providing conservative but comprehensive treatment and developing an individualized care plan for each patient. For those who require interventional treatments, Dr. So also specializes in performing a wide array of minimally invasive spine and musculoskeletal procedures. 

Dr. So is an active member of various professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R), the International Pain & Spine Intervention Society (IPSIS), and the North American Spine Society (NASS).

About Margaret M. Donlon, MD

Dr. Margaret Donlon is Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She earned her B.S. degree from Middlebury College and a Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) from Yale University.

Dr. Donlon completed her medical school training at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed an internship in Internal Medicine at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. Dr. Donlon subsequently pursued her Residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark NJ at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. She received additional training in the practice of Medical Acupuncture at the Helms Medical Institute in Berkeley, CA.

Dr. Donlon sees patients in several area inpatient rehabilitation facilities. She also has a passion for caring for patients with the goal of reducing pain and improving function.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Donlon believes strongly in public service/public health and giving back to her local community. She currently serves as a Town Councilwoman for Ocean Township NJ and is a member of numerous local environmental committees.

About Michael A. Romello, MD

Offering expert care to New Jersey residents, Michael A. Romello, MD, is committed to putting his patients first. Board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Romello brings his expertise in non-operative musculoskeletal care and interventional pain management to the team at Orthocenter. 

Dr. Romello received his Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. While there, he was a 4-year starter and 2-year captain of the Ursinus baseball team and graduated Magna Cum laude. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Romello went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ/Rutgers) in Newark. Dr. Romello did his internship in Internal Medicine at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, followed by his Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UMDNJ/Kessler institute for Rehabilitation.

Dr. Romello then went on to complete Fellowship training in Interventional Pain Management from Lags Spine and Sports Care in Santa Maria, California. While there, he received additional training in non-operative care of spine, musculoskeletal conditions, and sports related injuries. In addition to spinal procedures, Dr. Romello also gained further experience in electrodiagnostic testing (EMG) as well as musculoskeletal ultrasound guided procedures.

As a part of the Orthocenter team, Dr. Romello focuses on neck and back pain management. He provides comprehensive non operative care for his patients including spinal procedures under fluoroscopic guidance such as epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and joint injections. He performs dorsal column spinal cord stimulator trials and works closely with the orthopedic spine team for permanent placement of spinal cord stimulators. 

Dr. Romello is an active member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, (AAPM&R), the North American Spine Society (NASS), Spine Intervention Society (SIS) and the New Jersey Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He strives to provide quality care to maximize each person’s function and improve their quality of life.

Alena Polesin, MD, is a board-certified Physiatrist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician), and also specializes in sport and pain medicine. She is proud to serve patients at New Jersey Pain Management, with offices in Morristown, and Rockaway.

After graduating from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, she completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York Presbyterian – The University Hospital of Columbia & Cornell, serving as a Chief Resident.  After extensive post residency training and clinical experiences in musculoskeletal medicine, she became Director of Spine, Sports & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation at New Jersey Pain Management -The Spine, Sports and Pain Medicine Center. She is currently on staff at the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine – Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health System.  Dr. Polesin is Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and Pain Medicine. Her most recent Clinical Awards include New Jersey’s Top Doctors 2017-2018 and Patient’s Choice Award.

Dr. Polesin specializes in helping individuals recover from acute and chronic injuries. Her expertise in non-operative spine and orthopedic medicine, combined with large clinical acumen of neurologic and rheumatologic conditions and board certifications in Pain and Sports Medicine set her aside from many narrowly-trained physicians as a comprehensive specialist in all aspects of conservative neuromusculoskeletal care. She is an expert in image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic injections utilizing ultrasound and fluoroscopy, and is fully proficient in electrodiagnosis. Her clinical approach is focused on both: immediate effective pain reduction, as well as an assessment of the whole musculoskeletal system to prevent further injury and slow down effects of wear and tear associated with aging.

Dr. Polesin recently developed a growing interest in Regenerative Medicine approaches, a new and exciting field with emphasis on a more natural recovery from many chronic and difficult-to-treat conditions. Dr. Polesin strongly believes that patient education, teamwork between healthcare practitioners, and utilization of both traditional and alternative treatments enables significantly better outcomes and ensures the best possible functional recovery.

Expertise:

Comprehensive Non-operative Spine and Orthopedic Care; Neck and Back Pain; Acute Musculoskeletal Injuries; Sports Injuries; Tendon, Ligament & Joint Injuries; Workers’ Compensation Cases; Motor Vehicle Related Injuries; Overuse Syndrome; Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis; Peripheral Nerve Injuries; Acute & Chronic Pain (Shoulders, Knees, Hips, Elbows, Hands & Feet); Scoliosis

Interventions:

Interventional Spinal Procedures; Electrodiagnostic Studies; Epidural Steroid Injections; Intraarticular Injections; Peripheral Nerve Blocks; Trigger Point Injections; Diagnostic Ultrasound; Botulinum Toxin Injections; Scar Release; Complete Biomechanical Assessment; Platelet Rich Plasma Injections; Prolotherapy; Lyftorgt Perineural Injections; Stem Cell Regenerative Procedures

Jose Campos, MD, is a Board Certified Physiatrist and Sports Medicine doctor, who specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain, and non-surgical orthopedic conditions. He earned his undergraduate degree from New York University, and graduated from New Jersey Medical School (University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey) in 2007.

Dr. Campos completed an internship at Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center in New York, and a residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Kessler/Rutgers University. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Interventional Pain Management at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.

Dr. Campos was born and raised in New York City before his family relocated to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and later Mexico City. He takes an integrative approach to diagnosing and treating a variety of musculoskeletal disorders and pain resulting from sports, automobile accidents, and work-related injuries.

Patients suffering from muscle, tendon, ligament, or joint disorders can turn to Dr. Campos for premium care. He offers peripheral joint injections, ultrasound-guided injections, fluoroscopically-guided lumbar spine injections, EMG/nerve conduction studies, and more to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing.

Dr. Campos maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education. He is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and sports medicine. Dr. Campos is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine.

He is fluent in English and Spanish. In his free time, Dr. Campos enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball, golfing, skiing, and beating all his coworkers in Fantasy Football and all forms of games/board games, as he has proven to be better than them at everything. He is currently accepting new patients and warmly welcomes them to Jersey Integrative Health and Wellness.

 

At Feel Good Physical Therapy, Dr. Gregory Trakhtenberg serves patients in and around Brighton Beach area. From the Brooklyn, New York location, Dr. Trakhtenberg offers services such as osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, care for sciatica and lower back pain, spinal manipulations, treatment for sport injuries, knee pain, Kinesio® taping, and manual medicine.

Dr. Trakhtenberg has been a physical therapist for over 16 years. He graduated from the Touro College with a Master’s degree in Physical therapy and Bachelor’s in Health Sciences with honors in 1999. Dr. Trakhtenberg has been practicing sport and spine physical therapy since then.

Being an athlete his entire life and having been injured himself several times, Dr. Trakhtenberg understands exactly what injured people are going through. Helping people recover from injuries and watching them get back on their feet as fast as possible gives him a great pleasure and pride.

Dr. Trakhtenberg has acquired a wealth of skills practicing physical therapy, specializing in wide range of soft tissue injury treatments such as myofascial release, soft tissue mobilization, medical massage, deep tissue mobilization, trigger point release, in addition to spinal manipulations, or adjustment of the spine, when necessary.

Exercises such as stretching, strengthening, posture, and balance training are all integral parts of Dr. Trakhtenberg’s rehabilitation programs. He treats each and every patient as a unique individual and creates a personalized plan for each patient who visits the office. His caring, professionalism, and specialized training assist his patients to achieve their goals safely and effectively.

When he is not practicing, Dr. Trakhtenberg enjoys spending his free time with his three kids and playing basketball and tennis. He has also practiced Judo for 12 years.

Radion Natanov is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy in the state of New York that graduated from Touro College in 2016. Since graduating, Radion has been working in an outpatient setting treating various musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions/pathologies. Radion focuses on treating the root of the problem while simultaneously assuaging the symptoms by spending quality, one on one time with every individual. Since healthcare is a constantly evolving field, Radion tries to stay up to date by reading up on new research material and taking continuing education courses to maximize care. On his spare time, Radion enjoys playing soccer and spending time with family and friends. 

Steven Gutin, PT is an experienced and licensed Physical Therapist serving patients of Greater NYC. He is NYS Early Intervention Certified provider. Steven Gutin, PT earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Physical Therapy from Long Island University in Brooklyn. With over 18 years of experience, Mr. Gutin gives his patients his undivided attention and practices with a goal of helping each of them lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Mr. Gutin focuses on each client individually by performing thorough physical examinations and diagnosis while aiming towards treatments using non-surgical methods. His goal is to restore the highest possible level of function and strive towards the patients' recuperation. Steven focuses on manual therapy techniques and neuromuscular reeducation to maximize translation to functional movement patterns. 

Gene Kominer, PT is a dedicated, knowledgeable licensed Physical Therapist based in Brooklyn, NY. He is NYS Early Intervention Certified provider. Gene Kominer, PT earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Physical Therapy from Long Island University in Brooklyn. He has over 20 years of experience helping children and adults to lead healthier lives. Gene’s clinical experience includes, but is not limited to outpatient orthopedics, sports-related injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, acute rehabilitation, motor skills development in infants and children with developmental delays or disorders, and adult neurological rehabilitation.    

Tiffany Zarcone, PT, DPT, is a doctor of physical therapy and the clinical director at Clifton Physical Therapy. 

Tiffany graduated from Columbia University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, and specializes in the field of orthopedic rehabilitation and sports training.

She captained the varsity soccer team at Middlebury College when completing her undergraduate degree. One of her passions is working with pregnant and postpartum women to help alleviate low back pain, sciatica, and all of the symptoms that come along with childbirth.

She performed research which was presented at the National Physical Therapy Conference in Las Vegas on pregnancy-related low back pain. She has also worked with children from birth to adolescence, treating various pediatric physical therapy ailments.

In her free time, Tiffany loves getting outdoors, either by running with her dog, hiking, or playing soccer.

To schedule an appointment with Tiffany and the team at Clifton Physical Therapy, call the office or request one online today. 

I strive to provide clients and patients with the best service and care to maximize their potential This is done through one-on-one sessions where the people will receive the therapist’s undivided attention for the entirety of each session. I believe this approach will serve people better by achieving personal and functional goals at the quickest possible rate.

Dr. Jenna Werbiski Is A Chiropractor Born And Raised In Alberta, Canada Where She Received Her Undergraduate Degree In Psychology And Zoology. She Graduated From The Doctor Of Chiropractic Program At The University Of Western States In Portland, OR.

Jenna Is Passionate About Wholistic Health And Believes That Each Individual Is Unique, And So Are Their Needs. She Utilizes Techniques Such As Manual Diversified, Thompson, And Graston To Treat Patients. Along With Treating Chronic Back Pain, Headaches, And Much More, She Has Special Training With Perinatal And Infant Patients. She Loves The Outdoors, And You Can Find Her In A Body Of Water On Any Given Summer Day. Jenna Enjoys Exploring The City, And Is Always Looking For New Restaurants 

Dr. Ariella Freid is a dedicated orthopedic physical therapist with a passion for helping individuals achieve their movement goals and live pain-free. Specializing in the care of runners, dancers, and those experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction, Ariella combines her clinical expertise and past professional dance career with a compassionate approach to support her clients on their journey to recovery and optimal performance. With a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University and advanced training pelvic health, Ariella utilizes evidence-based techniques and personalized treatment plans to address each patient's unique needs. Her empathetic nature and commitment to holistic care make her a trusted partner for those seeking to overcome physical challenges and enhance their quality of life.

Dr. Monika Pathak, PT, DPT received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University and is postdoctoral orthopedic residency trained. Monika has a wide array of expertise in orthopedic rehabilitation, which is also inclusive of pre- and post-operative rehabilitation and sports injuries. Currently licensed in New York, she strives to get active individuals to enhance their overall quality of life and reduce/manage pain through a combination of specific evidence-based exercises and manual therapy techniques. She is also passionate about injury prevention and helping patients eliminate fear of movement by taking a biopsychosocial approach. By identifying the root cause (and contributing factors) to an injury, Monika executes an individualized treatment approach specific to her patients' needs. She is a weight lifting enthusiast who also enjoys running, hiking, art, exploring new eateries, and traveling in her free time.

Kyle Sanchez PT, DPT, CSCS is a dedicated Doctor of Physical Therapy and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Kyle earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University where he was nominated by faculty into the Alpha Eta Honor Society. Recognizing the transformative power of movement, Kyle focuses on guiding individuals on their unique journey to well-rounded health. Kyle has extensive experience working with athletes of all levels from beginners to professionals. He has worked with athletes in a variety of sports including lacrosse, golf, soccer, baseball, track and field, boxing, and MMA. Through his personal experiences, Kyle has developed a deep understanding of the physical and mental demands of sport and is committed to helping an individual reach their full potential. Kyle believes in helping you optimize your movement in order to optimize your life to live better, longer.

Courtney is a Doctor of Physical Therapy & Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics. She attained her Doctorate from Columbia University, where she worked with the Men's Division I soccer team studying injury risk and the use of functional movement assessments to reduce such risk. Courtney continues to utilize an evidence-based approach, using movement science and strength training principles to help clients overcome limitations and achieve their highest potential. She firmly believes in the biopsychosocial model of care, considering the whole patient in her treatment plans. Courtney has a vast array of clinical experience throughout NYC, working with athletes of recreational to professional levels, as well as in performing arts PT, treating Broadway and Off-Broadway performers. Courtney's mission is to significantly impact the lives of all she treats, helping them return to the activities they love while providing education to prevent future injuries and live to the fullest.