Business Details
42 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Center in Rahway
Doctor's Choice has been dedicated to transforming lives through integrative healthcare since 1984. Our Rahway, New Jersey practice combines chiropractic care, internal medicine, and physical therapy under one roof, offering a synergistic approach to pain management and wellness. Founded by Dr. Mark C. Zientek, our team includes board-certified chiropractors, a medical director with Ivy League credentials, and licensed physical therapists committed to personalized treatment plans. We specialize in non-surgical spinal decompression, corrective exercises, and nutritional counseling tailored to individual needs. With over four decades of collective experience, we serve Union, Monmouth, and Middlesex counties from our conveniently located facility in the Drug Fair Shopping Plaza. Our evidence-based methodologies integrate conventional medical technologies with natural healing approaches, ensuring comprehensive care for conditions ranging from lower back pain to shoulder injuries.We maintain partnerships with major insurance providers to enhance accessibility while offering special introductory packages for new patients. Our commitment to community health extends to on-site spinal screenings at local events and workplaces. Through continuous innovation in chiropractic techniques, we provide safer, more effective treatments that empower patients to achieve lasting pain relief and improved quality of life. Our multidisciplinary team approach ensures each patient receives coordinated care addressing both symptoms and root causes of musculoskeletal conditions.
Services
Spinal Decompression
Corrective Exercises
Lifestyle Counseling
Nutritional Guidance
Physical Therapy
Spinal Screenings
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We combine chiropractic, internal medicine, and physical therapy under one roof for comprehensive care
- Our team includes Ivy League-trained medical professionals and board-certified chiropractors
- Specialize in non-surgical spinal decompression with state-of-the-art techniques
- Offer personalized corrective exercise programs to enhance treatment effectiveness
- Provide nutritional counseling integrated with musculoskeletal treatment plans
Services
Spinal Decompression
Our non-surgical spinal decompression therapy targets disc-related issues using advanced traction technology. This FDA-cleared treatment alleviates pressure on spinal discs to treat herniated discs, sciatica, and chronic back pain. Patients benefit from targeted relief without invasive procedures.
Corrective Exercises
Customized exercise programs address individual musculoskeletal imbalances. These evidence-based movements improve posture, strengthen core muscles, and enhance treatment outcomes. Patients receive personalized instruction for home implementation to accelerate recovery and prevent recurrence.
Nutritional Counseling
Our nutritional programs complement musculoskeletal treatments by addressing inflammation and tissue healing. We provide science-backed dietary recommendations and supplement protocols tailored to individual health goals. This holistic approach supports overall wellness and pain management.
Physical Therapy
Comprehensive physical therapy services address musculoskeletal injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation. Our licensed therapists use manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, and modalities to restore mobility and function. Treatment plans integrate with chiropractic care for optimal outcomes.
Spinal Screenings
We offer community-based spinal and postural assessments to identify potential health issues. These screenings evaluate posture, range of motion, and spinal alignment to detect early signs of musculoskeletal disorders. Preventive assessments help maintain long-term spinal health.
People
Dr. Mark C. Zientek
Chiropractic Director
Founder of Doctor's Choice since 1984, Dr. Zientek holds board certification from the American Board of Quality Assurance. Licensed by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners, he specializes in advanced spinal correction techniques and integrative healthcare approaches.
Arthur Santiago
Medical Director
Board-certified internist and nephrologist with Ivy League education from Cornell and Brown Universities. Dr. Santiago oversees the internal medicine component of patient care, ensuring comprehensive treatment of systemic conditions affecting musculoskeletal health.
Dr. Latanya Shariff Bakari
Chiropractor
Female chiropractor with a Master's in Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. Dr. Bakari integrates nutritional expertise with chiropractic care, specializing in holistic treatment approaches that address both structural and metabolic aspects of patient health.
Catherine Anne Dizon
Physical Therapist
Licensed physical therapist directing rehabilitation services at Dr's Choice. With expertise in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment, she implements evidence-based physical therapy protocols that complement chiropractic care for comprehensive patient recovery.
Questions
What chiropractic services do you offer?
We provide spinal decompression, corrective adjustments, posture analysis, and musculoskeletal evaluations using state-of-the-art chiropractic techniques tailored to individual patient needs.
Do you accept my insurance plan?
We accept major insurance providers including Horizon BCBS, Cigna, AmeriHealth, Aetna, and Medicare. Contact our office to verify coverage details for your specific plan.
What pain conditions do you treat?
Our specialists treat lower back pain, neck pain, shoulder injuries, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, and nerve compression conditions through integrated chiropractic and medical approaches.
Are your treatments covered by workers' compensation?
We accept workers' compensation cases with proper authorization. Our team works with employers and insurance providers to coordinate treatment for work-related musculoskeletal injuries.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our Rahway office at 732-388-4344 during business hours or use our online contact form to request an appointment. Same-day emergency consultations are available for urgent cases.
