Philippe Chemaly, Jr., D.O., MPH
Education:
Bachelor of Arts Biology and Sociology at the University of Miami, Master of Public Health at the University of Miami School of Medicine; Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) and Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the prestigious Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation/UMDNJ; Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and subspecialty certified in Pain Management by the American Academy of Pain Management. He is fluent in English, French and Spanish. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine; American College of Sports Medicine; American Medical Association, American Academy of Pain Management, New Jersey Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.
Current positions:
Medical Director of Wayne Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Associates (outpatient service); Advanced Rehabilitation Medical Services (inpatient service) and Director of Rehabilitation Medicine at several inpatient Subacute Rehabilitation centers in Northern New Jersey. He also serves as Physician Advisor for several insurance companies, and serves as a Clinical Instructor for the UMDNJ-Physician Assistant Program. He has consulting privileges at Hackensack University Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, St. Joseph’s of Wayne Hospital and Chilton Memorial Hospital.
Inpatient Subacute Rehabilitation Medicine Service
Advanced Rehabilitation Medical Services
John Philip Festa is a certified Physician Assistant specializing in subacute rehabilitation medicine. John is a graduate of Rutgers University and Master's of Science - Physician Assistant Program at St. John's University - Catholic Medical Center and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). John also serves as Clinical Instructor at the UMDNJ-Physician Assistant Program.
Inpatient Subacute Rehabilitation Medicine Service
Advanced Rehabilitation Medical Services
Julia Javier is a certified Physician Assistant and specializes in subacute rehabilitation medicine. She is a graduate of Duke University with a Bachelor of Science and Biology, Master of Science - Physician Assistant Program from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
 Robert Letizia, DPT-MS
Dr. Letizia is a graduate of Seton Hall University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He is also McKenzie trained.
Dr. Letizia uses spine and orthopedic manual therapy, applying several theories including McKenzie, Maitland, Butler, among others, to approach complex problems in order to reduce pain and swelling and to restore normal joint mechanics with emphasis on returning patients to their highest functional capacity.
Dr. Letizia is a manual therapist endorsing evidence-based, problem solving approaches to all his patients in order to uphold the highest level of care. Special attention is paid to educating patients in order to promote independence from the clinician and maintain the patient's neuromusculoskeletal health
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 Thaddeus S. Zajac, II, DPT-MS, Cert. MDT
Dr. Zajac is a graduate of Seton Hall University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He is credentialed in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy.
Dr. Zajac has pursued advanced studies in treating disorders of the spine, shoulder and elbow. He incorporates a blend of manual techniques and therapeutic exercises in his treatment which is customized to the patient's needs. Additionally, Dr. Zajac is knowledgeable in the treatment of balance disorders, nerve injuries and orthopedic rehabilitation for the pre and post operative patient.
Massage Therapist
Sandra Frederick is a graduate of the Kinley Institute for Massage and The Institute for Therapeutic Massage. Sandra is a seasoned manual therapist in conditions involving myofascial disorders related to the spine and fibromyalgia.
Certified Acupuncturist
Punita Jhangiani is a Certified Acupuncturist by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners and a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She received a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Houston, Texas. She received her training in Texas and in two of the top hospitals in China, Ahejiang Provincial Hospital of TCM and Tianjin TCM Hospital. She has clinical experience in acupuncture and herbal medicine for many conditions including pain management, insomnia, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, allergies and sinus, and headaches. She is also a licensed physical therapist assistant, allowing her to understand Western and Oriental approaches to different disorders.
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John Philip Festa, PA-C
Julia Javier, PA-C
