Our Staff − Learn More About Our Team
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Our mission at Spine and Sports Medicine of HoHoKus is to provide high-quality care to people of all ages. We strive to not only correct a person’s health problems, but to educate and enlighten people so that they do not encounter similar problems in the future.

It is our philosophy to provide our patients with quality care in a friendly atmosphere. Our caring and concerned staff work together to create a pleasant patient experience. Our staff continually attends numerous education conferences and programs to stay abreast of new developments in patient care. When you enter through our office doors, you can be certain you will leave with the best, most positive care.

For more detailed information on our staff view below.

Chiropractor − Peter N. Ponzini, DC
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Education

Doctor of Chiropractic, (D.C.)
University of Bridgeport, College of Chiropractic
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Degree achieved in May 2003

Licensed

New Jersey / New York License
American Chiropractic Association
International Chiropractic Association
National Safety Council Certified First Responder, Automated Electronic Defibulator and CPR.
NJ MUA Certification – March 2008

Continuing Education

2002 – Kinetics, Kinesthetic, Kinematics and Kinesiology Institute; The elbow; Manipulation, Myofascial Release Techniques and Cross Friction Massage – Emmitt Huges, D.C., M.S. Bridgeport, Connecticut.
2002 The Inflammatory Process – David Seamen, D.C., C.C.N. – Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Physical Therapist − Florentino P. Ferrer III, PT
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Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Fatima Medical University, Philippines (2007)

Licensed

New Jersey License
New York License
Michigan License
Indiana License

Specializing In

Geriatrics Training
Orthopedics

Continuing Education/Seminars

Applied Techniques of Manual Therapy for Comprehensive Treatment of the Knee
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine for Physical Therapists
Integrative Resistance Training
Current Updates on Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Treatment
The Rotator Cuff: Rehabilitation Managment
Family Caregivers – Doing Double Duty
Improving your Ability to Think Critically
Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms – Implication for Physical Therapy
Fall Prevention Among the Elderly
Liperdema: Often Confused with Lymphedema
Relearning Kinesia Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease and Related Movement Disorders
Better Brains, Better Bodies

Evaluation and Treatment of Low Back Pain
Speaker: Dimitrios Kostopoulos, PT, Ph.D

Intensive Orthopedics
Speaker: Sandy Shelton, PT, GTC
Venue: Hospital for Special Surger (New York, NY)

Rehabilitation for the Post-Surgical Orthopedic Patient
(Lower Extremity)

Knee Rehabilitation
Speaker: Jacob Irwin, DPT, MTC
Venue: Engelwood Hospital (New Jersey)

Physical Therapist − Allan Renier Mendez, PT
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Education
Licensed
Specializing In
Continuing Education/Seminars
Physical Therapist − Marilyn Umali Dizon, PT
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Education
Licensed
Specializing In
Continuing Education/Seminars
Physical Therapy Assistant – Urszula Zielinska, PTA
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Physical Therapy Aide – Ravi Balineni
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Reception, Scheduling, and Pre-Certification – Vanessa Villa
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Billing – Carol Azar
Billing – Anna Nowak
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Collections and Outside Marketing Liaison – Jennifer Ponzini
Driver Providing Courtesy TransportationEric Mendez
Physical Therapy Aide – Juan Aristy
Roy Paret – Marketing
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