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Dr. Claudia Huegel, Medimorphosis Physician-Assisted Weight Loss Dr. Claudia Huegel is a board certified family physician and board certified bariatrician (nonsurgical weight management specialist) at Medimorphosis Physician Assisted Weight Loss in Shrewsbury, NJ. She began her career 15 years ago in the primary care setting and quickly realized her true passion and value was in helping her patients achieve health improvement through weight loss. She left primary care and opened Medimorphosis six years ago, where she compassionately uses a variety of tools including cognitive behavioral work, meditation, tapping, counseling, and medications and supplements where appropriate. She is joined by her new associate, Dr. Carol Penn and behavioral counselor, Lisa Kaplan. She is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association where she has a voracious appetite for learning the newest, research-based information to help her patients. She resides in Rumson with her incredibly supportive husband, Dan and two beautiful children, Lily and Zoe. She loves supporting her children’s involvement in dancing competitively and teaching them about making good nutritional choices.
More information on how to partner with Dr. Huegel and her team at Medimorphosis to start your weight loss journey can be found at www.medimorphweightloss.com or by calling 732-389-0131.
Laraine Malvino, PT, DPT, Kessler Rehabilitation Center
Laraine Malvino, PT, DPT, is a treating physical therapist and center manager at Kessler Rehabilitation Center in Freehold, near Manalapan. Laraine brings more than 13 years’ experience to her dual Kessler role. She earned her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees, as well as her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Long Island University. Having worked in a variety of settings -- from hospitals to private practice, schools, home care and outpatient facilities, Laraine brings an exceptional level of knowledge to her clients. She is certified as both a personal trainer and a strength and conditioning specialist, and is trained in Kinesio taping. Laraine is a strong advocate for health and wellness, and is passionate about helping others achieve their personal health and functional goals. When not treating patients, she pursues a wide range of interests, including scuba diving, reading, music and spending time with friends and family. Stop by to see Laraine and her center at 4400 Route 9 South, Freehold. (Located just south of Craig Road in Manalapan). Photo by Annette Jenkins Photography
For more information, contact Laraine at 732.625.2200 or via email at lmalvino@kessler-rehab.com.
Laurie Lombardi, CDN, The Natural Pharmacy
Photo by Annette Jenkins Photography
Laurie is a renowned expert on “Beauty From The Inside Out.” Boasting more than 25 years of experience, Laurie’s meteoric career began at the NBC Studios where she served as a make-up artist for the Today Show, Saturday Night Live, Inside the Actors’ Studio, feature films, and reached its zenith during Late Night with David Letterman, where she won two Emmy Awards (in 2001 and 2002) from the Academy of Television and Sciences. Laurie knows “Beauty starts from within.” Her belief that diet, exercise and other lifestyle issues influence one’s appearance led her to earn a degree in Clinical Nutrition and pursue a Masters/Internship at New York Hospital. In addition to nutrition and Para-Medical Skincare, Ms. Lombardi is also skilled in state-of-the-art Micro-Dermaplanning (as she has demonstrated Twice on the television show NY Housewives), and permanent makeup. Microdermaplanning is an excellent procedure for exfoliating dead skin cells, reducing fine lines, and lightening age and sun spots. Laurie recently partnered with Eric Sauer, RPh, NMD,DHPh at The Natural Pharmacy in Ocean Township. Together they formulated a RX Grade Natural Skincare line, and compound it on the premise. Their products are effective and do not contain any chemicals, hormones, GMO’s, or perfumes. Naturally fantastic results.
For more information, call 732-695-0277 or visit www.laurielombardi.com.
Sunita Mann, MD, Functional Medicine Specialist, Juvenate Medical Wellness & Rejuvenation
Photo by Tracy Harman Photography
Sunita Mann, MD is a board certified physician who received advanced training in functional medicine. At Juvenate Medical Wellness & Rejuvenation, she treats chronic diseases such as fatigue and thyroid disorders as well as obesity and menopausal symptoms. Functional medicine focuses on the patient and their unique genetic, lifestyle, and nutritional factors. By developing individualized plans, she is able to help prevent or reverse chronic conditions, instead of just managing symptoms with medication. Dr. Mann completed her doctorate at UMDNJ-RWJ Medical School, her Residency at UMDNJ University Hospital and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, and most recently received advanced training from the Institute of Functional Medicine. Dr. Mann is passionate about wellness rather than disease management and she teaches her patients the immense value of simple breathing techniques as one aspect of attaining optimal health. Dr. Mann grew up in Edison, NJ. She lives in Marlboro with her husband Dharam Mann, MD, and their three children Anjali, Anisha, and Akshay.
To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 732-202-3000 or visit www.juvenatemedical.org.
The County Woman Magazine www.TheCountyWoman.com
May/June 2016