The New Life Wellness Team
At New Life Chiropractic, our unique approach to wellness blends the best of neurological science, nutrition, chiropractic and other holistic healing modalities that help our patients to achieve balance in their brains, their bodies and their lives.Our multidisciplinary wellness team is pleased to provide our patients with a spectrum of holistic services to help optimize their overall health naturally.
Meet our Team Members:
Danielle Tanzi
LCSW and Certified BrainCore Technology Technician
Danielle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of clinical experience in the school environment as well as in a therapeutic setting, counseling children, adults and families. She offers both individualized and family psychotherapy services for those patients diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, self‐esteem and relationship issues.
Danielle is also a certified BrainCore Technology technician, administering neurofeedback therapy at our authorized BrainCore clinic in Lake Grove, Long Island.
Darlene Chiappino
Certified BrainCore Technology Technician
Darlene brings to the New Life Wellness team an expertise with working with children, having served as a school counselor for the Three Village School district. Darlene is certified in BrainCore neurofeedback therapy, helping patients with Autism, ADHD, ADD, as well as other neurological dysregulation disorders like anxiety, depression and insomnia retrain their brainwaves into normal patterns.
Christie Caligiuri
LPN and Certified BrainCore Technology Technician
Christie is a New York State Licensed Practical Nurse specializing in Dementia/Alzheimer's care. Christie joined our wellness team 7 years ago as a chiropractic assistant. Since then, Christie has become a certified BrainCore technology technician and provides neurofeedback therapy in our authorized BrainCore therapy clinic.
Stacey Spata
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Stacey is a Licensed Clincial Social Worker specializing in anxiety, depression and addiction disorders, as well as bereavement and relationship issues. She brings to the team 15 years experience in counseling, having served as Clinical Director of the YMCA Family Services programs for substance abuse as well as maintaining her own private psychotherapy practice. Her work with adults and adolescents struggling with a variety of mental health issues helps patients to establish healthy coping mechanisms that strengthen and enrich their lives.
Heather Lastuvka
Licensed Massage Therapist
Heather is a Licensed Massage Therapist working with our patients to help them achieve a greater balance of health, whether it be for reduction of chronic or acute pain, relaxation, or simply overall well-being. Heather specializes in individualized, hands‐on therapy, including Swedish massage, Tuina/acupressure massage, sports, and pediatric massage. For our pregnant patients, Heather offers gentle prenatal massage that helps improve muscle tone, relax tense muscles and address discomfort associated with a woman’s changing body.
JoAnne Romanelli
Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor
A Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor, JoAnne has provided nutritional counseling to a diverse range of clients, from those suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, adrenal fatigue, and hormonal and thyroid imbalance, to those with attention disorders and weight management issues. She specializes in helping patients with food sensitivities transition to specialty diets. JoAnne serves as an educational and motivational coach to parents of children on the Autism spectrum and those with ADHD as they incorporate gluten‐free, casein‐free, egg‐free and other specialized diets into their children’s lives. Her goal is to develop a lifelong dietary and lifestyle plan that will help patients achieve balance in all aspects of their lives.
Jennifer Reutzel
Licensed Esthetician
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Jennifer is a Licensed Esthetician offering skin care and make up services in our wellness center. She specializes in treatment of acne-prone skin and anti-aging techniques. Jennifer uses an organic skin care line that invigorates the skin with all natural ingredients while relaxing the senses.
