Dr. Robert DeStefano DC, CCSP
Dr. Robert DeStefano has practiced chiropractic care for over 30 years. He first learned about chiropractic when he was 14 years old. He was inspired by Dr. Market, his family doctor, an osteopath who did adjustments and motivated Dr. DeStefano to want to help people get and stay healthy.
Throughout high school and college, Dr. DeStefano had a long and varied sports career. In high school, he played football and ran track. It was football which helped earn him entrance to Kutztown University, but once there he decided to compete in Decathlon. In postgrad, he earned a rugby scholarship with Palmer College of Chiropractic. His competitive urge continued after college. Dr. DeStefano competed in over 100 triathlon races, including 9 Ironman races, and 2 Ironman world championships. In 2014 he competed as part of a team in the Race Across America, a grueling bicycle race starting in California and ending in Maryland. Winning their division and raising over $650,000 for intrepid Wounded heroes, a charity that supports veterans.
Even in his early days in Chiropractic College, Dr. DeStefano recognized the importance of treating muscle in the big picture regarding healthcare and set himself apart by incorporating muscle work into his treatments. Soon after graduating he attended his first Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) seminar which echoed his own philosophy. He became A.R.T. certified and went on to become an A.R.T. instructor. As a lead instructor, he has lectured over 100 seminars and helped certify thousands of A.R.T. providers.
Dr. DeStefano opened his first private practice in 1988 in New Jersey, currently located in Hackensack. He opened a second office in 1999 in New York City, located at the elite training facility Le Palestra on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Dr. DeStefano is the official chiropractor to the New York Giants football team, providing both chiropractic and soft tissue treatment. Although working with individual players since the start of his career he has been officially traveling and working for the team for 15 years, seeing them through the 2007 and 2011 seasons ending in Super Bowl Championships. Additionally, he has worked with athletes of all leaves, including the USA Olympic bobsled, luge, skeleton, and hockey team; as well as players from the NHL, NBA, LPGA, MLB, and NFL.
In 2009 Dr. DeStefano released his first book, Muscle Medicine, about the diagnosis and treatment of muscle injuries. Related to the book he developed a new treatment technique, Facilitated Active Stretch Technique (F.A.S.T), a self-treatment complement to doctor care that has been successfully applied and taught. Soon he will be introducing to the general public an innovative self-treatment device that is already being used by some of the professional athletes he works with.
Dr. Carlos Aponte DC, CCSP
Dr. Carlos Aponte is a licensed Chiropractic Physician in Northern New Jersey with nearly a decade of clinical experience since graduating from New York Chiropractic College. Now entering his fourth season on the medical staff for the New York Giants, Dr. Carlos proudly specializes in musculoskeletal related injuries with the use of Active Release Technique® (ART), a patented soft tissue system that uses active motion and massage technique to treat muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves.
Dr. Carlos’ passion for health and exercise, coupled with his education and experience, drive his vocation for chiropractic care. His approach begins with a thorough assessment of each patient’s condition and goals followed by a tailored treatment plan to improve their condition in the most efficient and effective way possible. A perpetual student, Dr. Carlos continues to attend postgraduate programs and seminars to stay informed of the latest advances in care.
Anna Sands
Anna is a licensed certified Massage Therapist in New Jersey. She graduated from North Jersey Massage Center. She joined the team at DeStefano Chiropractic in 2000, since she has assisted the doctors by providing treatment to facilitate loosening of entrapped tissue that complements chiropractic care. She specializes in medical, deep tissue, pre-natal, lymphatic, Swedish, and shiatsu massage.
Staff
Polliana Lawson – Billing Manager
Jacqueline Babbini – Office Manager
Blanca Arambulo – Front Office