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Spinal
Decompression has been the most important medical advance in the non-surgical,
non-invasive treatment of back pain in the past 10 years. This
FDA cleared Spinal Decompression technology is presently being
utilized by neurologists, orthopaedic surgeons, family physicians,
pain specialists, and physical therapists across the United States,
Canada, Europe and Asia.
Spinal Decompression has quite frankly revolutionized our practice.
We now can help patients that prior to Spinal Decompression would
have had to live in pain for the rest of their lives. Patients come
to us from all over. They come to us when other treatments have failed
to give them relief.
Our practice utilizes the most advanced diagnostic technology available
in order to accurately assess your concerns. Contact Us today and
experience the Alliance Rehab difference!
Charles A. Ferrante, DC,
Chiropractic Physician
"As the newest member of this wonderful team of dedicated providers I would like to continue the tradition and bring to our current and new practice members my dedication, enthusiasm and heart felt career philosophy of doing everything in the best interest of the patient with nothing less than excellence as a standard"
Dr. Ferrante gradated from Fairleigh Dickerson University in 1974 with a BS in Biology and his Doctorate Degree from NY Chiropractic College in 1978 He is licensed in NJ and NY and Arizona.
Dr. Ferrante has post graduate certifications in Clinical Biophysics Posture Correction Technique as well as, Certification in Electro-Diagnostic Testing in 2004 and has had expertise in Non -Surgical Spinal Decompression since 2001.
With over 25 years of experience he brings a unique opportunity for patients to have the option of correcting their health issues utilizing a scientific, reproducible method that is customized and tailored to meet there health goals in a timely and affordable fashion.
So please feel free to email or call me with any concerns or questions and I will address them in your best interest.
Medical Physician
Faheem A. Abbasi, MD, FABPMR
Board Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
"My training and experience has allowed me to help patients today
in ways that years ago doctors could have only dreamed". Today's
medical procedures allow patients to actively pursue a non-surgical
approach to their pain and injury.
Allow
us to make the difference.
Dr Abbasi comes to our staff from Southside Hospital of Bayshore,
NY, where he founded Southside Hospital's Outpatient Spinal Center.
He received his Medical Degree from Allama Iqbal Medical College in
Lahore, Pakistan. He completed his residency at the world renowned
"New York Presbyterian Hospitals of Columbia & Cornell located
in New York City. Dr Abbasi has completed his Internal Medicine Internship
at the Nassau County Medical Center. He is Board Certified in Physical
Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Dr Abbasi's special skills are in pain management and rehabilitation.
He is
also Fellowship trained in Interventional Pain Management as well
as Orthopedic & Sports Medicine PASSOR recognized. His extensive
training has him very skilled in Peripheral Joint and Spinal procedures.
These procedures include caudal, transforaminal epidural, medial branch
blocks, various trigger point and facet joint injections. Dr. Abbasi's
skills and experience bring an exceptional level of diagnostic and
pain relieving procedures to Alliance Rehab.
Charles
Dietrich, D. C.
Dr Charles
Dietrich received his undergraduate degree from Monmouth University,
Long Branch, New Jersey. Diplomat Status was conferred by the National
Board of Chiropractic Examiners after completion of studies at New
York Chiropractic College earning his Doctorate of Chiropractic. He
continued his studies with Logan College of Chiropractic becoming
a Sports Chiropractic Physician. Dr Dietrich founded Bayshore Chiropractic
Center, Bayshore Health Alliance, Alliance Rehab and also serves as
Administrative Director of Alliance Rehab. He is a member of the American
Chiropractic Society and New Jersey Chiropractic Society.
Philip
J. Castoro, D.C.
Dr. Castoro
received his Bachelor of Science Degree from St. Peter’s College
in Jersey City, New Jersey. He achieved Diplomat Status from the National
Board of Chiropractic Examiner while completing his postgraduate studies
in Sports Injuries at New York Chiropractic College on Long Island,
New York. Dr. Castoro is a Chiropractic physician. His continuing
medical education includes study and training at the National College
of Chiropractic and Allied Chiro-Medical Institute, among others.
His professional memberships include the New Jersey Chiropractic Society,
the New York Chiropractic College Alumni Association, American Chiropractic
Association and the Monmouth/Ocean Chiropractic Society. Dr. Castoro
is a Certified Scoliosis Screening Examiner and is licensed to practice
in New Jersey and New York.
Krista
Ruprecht
Physical Therapist
I really
enjoy using my knowledge of how the body works to help heal the people
I treat. My training and years of experience have helped prepare me
for the many challenges of teaching others how to get well and stay
healthy.
Krista Ruprecht PT
We are
happy to have Krista M. Ruprecht PT as part our staff. Krista joined
our staff with advanced orthopedic training and exercise physiology
skills that has greatly added to our Wrap Around style of care. Her
extensive experience has greatly added to our ability to help our
patient population. She is a graduate of Quinnipiac University in
Hamden Connecticut, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical
Therapy.
Krista's
interest and education began in health care while working at area
Nursing Homes and Hospitals before culminating in her degree in Physical
Therapy. She has served on the physical therapy team at St Vincent's
Medical Center of Staten Island, with particular attention to Neonatal
therapy while also serving as quality assurance Chairperson. She advanced
in her career by joining the physical therapy staff at Bayshore Community
Hospital and also working at local physical therapy centers specializing
in orthopedic care.
We are
pleased to have her as part of our staff and look forward to serving
our patients with her special skills. Her thoroughness is evident
Dr Alexander Gimpelevich
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr Gimpelevich comes to us from New York where he earned his Doctorate in Osteopathy. He completed his internship at Maimonides Medical Center and his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Long Island Jewish Hospital on Long Island. Dr Gimpelevich earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry form Columbia University in 1997 and did research for Mt. Sinai/Columbia University Hospital. He was born and raised in Kharkov, Ukraine.
He has always been a competitive athlete and continues to play soccer weekly. Dr Gimpelevich was drawn to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation experiencing first hand the multitude of injuries and problems that athletics brings on.
His goal is to get at the cause of the problem and fix it, not merely covering the symptoms.
Dr Brinda Kantha-Sullivan
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Fellow American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
"My training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation has given me an inherent capacity to view the body as a whole and to understand the physical deviations that may throw off an entire system. I have studied Sports Medicine and Interventional Spine Rehabilitation, obtained a Certification in Acupuncture, and have lectured to other physicians nationally and internationally on topics ranging from examinations of the knee and shoulder to the treatment of low back pain.
I look forward to bringing my knowledge and experience to the Bayshore community. I wish to offer you an entire spectrum of pain treatment modalities so that we can work together to diminish your physical complaints."
Dr. Kantha-Sullivan joins us from private practice in Northern New Jersey. She attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and went through residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, where she was elected as Chief Resident and Clinical Instructor. She completed a fellowship in Sports and Interventional Spine Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Kantha-Sullivan is a Diplomate of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She holds a subspecialty Board Certification in Pain Management as well as a Certification in Acupuncture through UCLA.
Dr. Kantha-Sullivan is proficient in non-surgical treatment of Orthopedic and Sports medicine injuries. She adds many special treatment modalities including trigger point injections, peripheral joint injections, acupuncture, epidurals, and facet joint injections to Alliance Rehab’s ability to effectively treat a wide range of Musculo-skeletal problems.
