Team Max Well

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Team MaxWell

Board Certified Physiatrists

Alexander Gimpelevich, DO

Dr. Gimpelevich was born and raised in Kharkov, Ukraine. Not one to shy away from an academic challenge, he obtained his bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Columbia University in 1997. After working for 2 years doing research for Mt. Sinai/ Columbia University Hospital, Dr. Gimpelevich went on to earn his doctorate in Osteopathy from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. After 1 year of residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, Dr. Gimpelevich completed his residency in physical medicine & rehabilitation from Long Island Jewish Hospital on Long Island. Always having been active in competitive athletics (he still plays soccer every week), & experiencing first-hand the multitude of injuries and problems that athletes endure, Dr. Gimpelevich was naturally drawn to his field of physiatry.He derives great satisfaction helping his patients not only get out of pain, but surpass their own expectations and get more out of life. On a personal level, he thrives on the challenge of "figuring out" what's causing patients' problems, & appreciates working with a team of professionals who work synergistically to help patients.

Craig R. Feuerman, MD
Dr. Feuerman has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Boston University, as well as, going on to complete his pre-medical requirements at New York University. He then attended Sackler Medical School in Tel Aviv, Israel. He completed his residency in physical medicine & rehabilitation at NYU’S Rusk Institute of Rehabilitative Medicine. Dr. Feuerman worked for a private orthopedic practice in Florida, where he gained a tremendous amount of experience working with both post-operative & pre-operative patients. Dr. Feuerman went into physical medicine because he feels this gives him the opportunity to “intervene and help patients early, unlike so many fields in medicine where the damage is already done.” He finds this prophylactic approach to physical medicine most rewarding. In his spare time, Dr. Feuerman enjoys traveling.

Manisha Patel, MD
Dr. Patel earned a double major at NYU in psychiatry & biology in 1997 & attended medical school at St. Georges School of Medicine where she earned her medical degree in 2001. She then went onto completing her residency at North Shore/Long Island Jewish on Long Island in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Her greatest passion is working with athletes & sports-related injuries – & working at MaxWell Medical provides her ample opportunity to do just that. While Dr. Patel has always been interested in health and wellness, it was her fascination with the musculoskeletal system, as well as the science of kinimatics that initially drew her to work in physical medicine. She finds that the majority of patients she treats are either misinformed (or uninformed altogether) about the importance of correct posture & proper biomechanics. To this end, she takes a very active role in educating her patients to help prevent further injuries. Dr. Patel enjoys working in MaxWell Medical’s multi-disciplinary setting because it allows her to monitor and keep track of patient’s progress and allows patients to benefit from the opinions of many different providers’ experience.

Chiropractors

Ron Nathanson, DC
At the age of 25, Dr. Nathanson was struck by a car while cycling. It resulted in numbness to his right arm & partial facial paralysis. He was finally able to recover with help of a chiropractor, who explained he was suffering from neurological pressure to the spine called Vertebral Subluxations. Within 1 week had sensation in his arm again & his facial paralysis was resolved. He realized his calling & graduated from chiropractic school in 1998. Dr. Nathanson believes that healing is an art form and must be enhanced to evolve treatment plans. To better his patients’ sessions, Dr. Nathanson has frequently attended workshops; like that for applied kinesiology of the outer extremities. Dr. Nathanson uses a form of network chiropractic, which is a non-traditional light touch approach to spinal correction and neurological decompression. When not seeing patients, Dr. Nathanson spends time with his wife & 3 children. He also enjoys kayaking, cycling, skiing & coaching little league baseball.

Nicholas Hall, DC

Dr. Hall has been practicing chiropractic since 2001. A former Division I athlete with a scientific education from Villanova University, and has a deep philosophical passion instilled in him at Life University. Dr. Hall utilizes a powerful and effective chiropractic methodology, which combines traditional Gonstead chiropractic analysis with modern physical medicine rehabilitative techniques. Dr. Hall is a certified fitness instructor through ISSA and is sensitive to the needs and special considerations of both casual athletes and those who depend on their bodies to make a living. Dr. Hall is also deeply passionate about the role optimal nutrition plays in health and healing. He has lectured extensively throughout New York City on the role of nutrition in health and wellness, and he incorporates much of this knowledge into his daily interactions with patients.

Therapists

Christopher Lee, PT

Christopher Lee is the Director of MaxWell Medical's physical therapy department. Chris is a native of Manhattan & has always led a very active lifestyle. He has suffered from numerous injuries while playing football, snowboarding, & riding quads as a teenager. Realizing that these types of injuries were the unavoidable consequence of being athletic, Chris decided to pursue a career in physical therapy to help keep himself healthy & able to engage in the activities he loves. This has greatly helped shape Chris' style as an outstanding caregiver, which focuses not only on providing outstanding care, but educating patients how to maintain strength and flexibility & minimize recurrence of injury. This blend of helping people with effective treatment & teaching preventative skills is what he believes to a powerful and rewarding approach to physical therapy. Countless patients report that, "Chris is the most thorough and most skilled physical therapist," they have ever seen.

 

Cesar Salce, PTA, LMT
Cesar Salce was a licensed massage therapist. After realizing that there was much more in his scope that his patients could benefit from, he studied to be a physical therapy assistant. Cesar is now our lead physical therapy assistant. From a very young age his family knew he had a knack for helping people & that he was blessed with healing hands & a compassionate spirit. Cesar recalls family members coming to him for help with injuries, aches & pains from a very young age – & being able to help them based simply on his innate knowledge. He channeled his natural manual skills into physical therapy. He believes that this has been the best decision he could have made & he finds his “work” to be anything but. His passion is working with patients with sports injuries that perform on a competitive level. When not working Cesar enjoys salsa dancing & has won many competitions. Cesar also dedicates his skills as a professional dancer to help fund many charity events.

Rob Steele, OMT, P.T.
Rob Steele has been a licensed massage therapist since 1996. Upon graduating from the New Jersey Academy of Massage & showing outstanding skills in manual therapy, he was invited to stay on as a faculty member and senior instructor. After teaching massage therapy for 5 years & honing his craft, Rob ventured into a duel career of private practice and medical massage in a multi-disciplinary setting. Rob is one of only three Certified Orthopedic Massage Therapists in all of Manhattan, and holds a current Personal Trainer Certification with the prestigious National Academy of Sports Medicine. Rob’s manual skills as a therapist & his working knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, & physiology are unparalleled. He is valued member of our team at MaxWell Medical.

Suzie Lazarre, LMT

Suzie Lazarre received her certification in massage therapy from the Swedish Institute. Suzie finds that massage therapy is extremely beneficial for patients' health and well-being. Always the promoter of good health, Suzie advises her patients time and time again that with a massage feeling better is healing better. Patients at Maxwell Medical have raved about Suzie's skills and contribute her individualized techniques to feeling incredible. When not treating patients, Suzie spends time with her three beautiful children. Suzie is often found exercising, becoming as proficient as possible in supporting a healthy lifestyle.

Cormac McCourt, LMT

Cormac McCourt is a licensed massage therapist & has received his training from the Swedish Institute. Cormac utilizes a holistic medical approach to healing. He executes this in a psychosomatic connection. By applying his comprehensive technical skill with the healing forces of the mind & body, Cormac allows his hands to repair the areas causing the most discomfort with feeling sensation. Cormac uses many energy cultivating systems & his own personal health to facilitate healing for others. Cormac is a trained yoga practitioner. He also encourages his patients to do breathing exercises, stating that "stress is perpetuated by shallow or incorrect breathing." It is important, he believes that by expanding & contracting your rib cage, your muscles refrain from tightening & are able to work better. Cormac in his down time cultivates an organic vegetable garden with his 11-year old daughter & believes in a healthy lifestyle.

Paula Latona, LMT

Paula Latona has sharpened her skill as a licensed massage therapist over the last 6 years. Having suffered from a back injury herself, Paula pursued massage therapy and received her certification from the Swedish Institute. Her injury revealed to her an approach to healing that used the skills of physical therapy in conjunction with massage therapy to treat patients. Paula enjoys her craft and consistently delivers excellent care. Paula approaches each patient differently and adjusts pressure according to their body and muscular issues. Her time away from MaxWell is spent in meditation and she hopes to participate in dance lessons.