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About The Staff

The doctors at Complete Health & Chiropractic Center have experience working with athletes of all levels:

• the weekend warrior
• high school and collegiate athletes 
• professional athletes

If you are suffering from an injury, want to improve your quality of life, or would like to take your performance to the next level,

we are here to help you reach your goal!

 

MEET OUR DOCTORS

Dr. Richard L. Berkowitz, FACO, is a graduate of Life University School of Chiropractic where he also attained a Master's degree in Sports Health Science.  He is a Diplomate of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists and is designated as a Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (FACO).  Dr. Berkowitz is a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner, a method used by doctors treating injuries on professionial and Olympic athletes.  He is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association and the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors.  

Dr. Jeffrey M. Clancey, FACO, is a graduate of Life University School of Chiropractic, where in addition to his Doctor of Chiropractic degree, he also attained a Master's degree in Sports Health Science.  Dr. Clancey specializes in athletic injury (from youth level to professional athletes), medico-legal cases, personal injury, worker’s compensation, and general practice.  He is a Diplomate of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists and is designated as a Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (FACO). Additionally, Dr. Clancey is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors, and ANJC Sports Chiropractors.

Dr. Kristina McRae-Shuffler began working in the chiropractic field as a Nutritional Counselor while studying at Life University School of Chiropractic.  After graduation, she re-located to this area and established a practice at Newtown Athletic Club.  Dr. McRae-Shuffler is certified in Peri-natal Care and the Webster Technique.  She is a member of the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, and the International Chiropractic Association.

 

MEET OUR STAFF

 

Bryan Haig, MSPT, graduated and received his Master's Degree from Long Island University in 1998.  He directed two facilities in Manhattan until relocating to the New Jersey area in 2002.  Bryan has extensive rehabilitation experience in the treatment of orthopedic and sports related injuries.  He has attended numerous continuing education seminars for the diagnosis and treatment of the spine and extremities.  Bryan especially welcomes opportunities to coordinate treatment with other health care practitioners in complimentary practices such as chiropractic care, massage therapy, nutritional consulting and Chinese medicine.

Dee Juno, PTA, is a graduate of Mercer County Community College's Physical Therapy Assistant program.  As our Clinical Coordinator she works closely with Bryan in the PT area.  Dee joined our practice in 2001 and has a long standing relationship with our patients.

Alison Carpenter, NCMT, is a graduate of the Somerset School of Massage Therapy and is nationally certified.  Many of our "weekend warriors" appreciate Alison's deep tissue work on Monday mornings.

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Kathy Pfender, CMT, received her certification from Professional School of Massage Therapy, located in Langhorne, PA.  Patients with low back pain especially like her touch.

Kathy Perniciaro, NCMT, is nationally certified and graduated from School of Body Therapies, located in Yardley, PA.  She has developed a special relationship with patients suffering from fibromyalgia and TMJ.  A session with Kathy provides them relief from their symptoms.

Gwen Shaffer, BA, NCMT, has a degree from The College of New Jersey and is a graduate of the School of Body Therapies, located in Langhorne, PA.  She is certified in pre-natal massage and works on many of our pregnant patients.  Gwen is nationally certified in massage therapy as well as nutrition counselling and manages our Metagenics supplements program. 

Kristi Cohen joined CH&CC in June 2007 and serves as one of our many chiropractic assistants.  You can find her answering phones, scheduling patients, and helping our doctors in the treatment rooms.

Jennifer Hoch is CH&CC's Billing Specialist.  She has over 15 years of insurance billing management experience which she brings with her to the practice.

Jill Settembrino,  BA, CPT, joined CH&CC in March 2006 as the rehab/orthotics consultant.  Jill has a BA in Communications and is a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise.  She aids patients with stretching and strengthening exercises and  coordinates our spinal pelvic stabilizers (orthotics) service.