Meet the Doctors
Dr. Robert Monahan, D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Educational Background
- Northern Valley Regional High School - Demarest, New Jersey (1979)
- Montclair State College (1979-1982)
- Sherman College of Chiropractic (Graduation date 9/22/1986)
- Earning a degree of Doctor of Chiropractic
Chiropractic License
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania License #DC003396-L
- New York License #X007280
- New Jersey License #MC03317
Practice Experience
- Associate in practice with Allied Chiropractic Medical Institute (September 1986 through November 1987)
- In private practice (November 1987 through present)
Research
- Research and program development of gait
- Analysis for Langer Research (
Electrodynography )
Certifications
- Chiropractic Peer Review Certification (New York Chiropractic College)
- Chiropractic Independent Medical Examination Certification (New York Chiropractic College)
- Certified Chiropractic Insurance Consultant (New York Chiropractic College)
- Certificate of Proficiency in X-ray (
100 hour course of graduate x-ray study in the specialty field of Spinal and skeletal disorders)
Leonard Zeltser
EDUCATION:
Rutgers University
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2014 Newark, NJ
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, May 2011 New Brunswick, NJ
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Concentra Medical Center Teterboro, NJ
- Student Physical Therapist 320 hrs
- Evaluated and treated patients in
outpatient setting (orthopedics) - Planned and administered treatments, modalities and therapeutic exercise programs encompassing active and passive ranges of motion, muscle
reeducation , massage and heat/water/ice/electrical stimulation. - Independently managed
full caseload of patients in conjunction with full health care team (10-15 patients/day) - Metro Physical Therapy Manhattan, NY
- Student Physical Therapist 450 hrs
- Evaluated and treated patients in
outpatient setting, associated with Hospital for Special Surgery, NY (orthopedics, sports medicine) - Provided one-on-one quality care in balance training, gait training, Pre and Post-operative Rehabilitation
- Independently managed
full caseload of patients (8-10 patients/day) - Valley Homecare Paramus, NJ
- Student Physical Therapist 480 hrs
- Evaluated and treated patients in
home setting. Implemented treatment plans, and established HEP. Able to determine safety in the home environment and suggest appropriate modifications if necessary. - Documented with Point Care, and have experience with Oasis Documentation.
- Developed physical therapy plan based on patient’s needs and goals.
- Newark Beth Israel Hospital– Acute/Outpatient Newark, NJ
- Student Physical Therapist 480 hrs
- Evaluated and treated patients in hospital acute setting (orthopedics, cardiac, med-surgical, pulmonary, ICU)
- Evaluated and treated patients in
hospital outpatient setting undersupervision ofclinical instructor (orthopedics) - Observed THR, TKR revision
Post Graduation May 2014
- Concentra Medical Center Clifton, NJ
- Staff Physical Therapist 2014-2016
- Provide optimal care to all patients in an orthopedic setting using techniques such as manual therapy, neuromuscular
reeducation , cardiopulmonary, and integumentary screening. (20-25 patients/day) - Currently studying for my manual therapy certification through the Manual Therapy Institute
SKILLS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Licensed by the state of New Jersey as a Physical Therapist
- American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED Certified (2015-2017)
- Received award in recognition of outstanding clinical performance
- Language proficiency: Russian (fluent), Spanish(basic)
- Strong recommendations available upon request
Christina Checinski
Is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and she is licensed in both New Jersey and New
Pain Management:
- acute traumas and injuries, frozen shoulder, back, neck, joint or nerve pain, osteoarthritis, headaches, ankylosing spondylosis, spinal stenosis, sciatica
Respiratory conditions:
- bronchitis, asthma, COPD, allergies, frequent colds & infections
Gastro conditions:
- reflux, IBS, diarrhea, difficulty losing weight
Pediatrics:
- ear infection, eczema, digestive issues, frequent colds & infections
Women's Health:
- irregular/painful periods, infertility, cervical cancer, hot flashes
Psycho-emotional health conditions:
- anxiety, depression, insomnia, irritability/anger, feeling stressed & overwhelmed
- symptoms associated with ADHD, OCD, PTSD, addiction
- learning issues, poor memory, poor performance on tasks, difficulty paying attention & focusing