Meet our Wellness Experts

Deb Ross, MS, L.Ac, Dipl. OM

Deb Ross The Well Center

ACUPUNCTURE, Founder of TWC

A licensed acupuncturist and board-certified herbalist in NYC and Westchester, Deb has been involved with, studying, and practicing Chinese Medicine for fifteen years. During her master's program at Touro College, she participated in a year-long internship at Lutheran Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Upon graduation, she was presented with the Touro College Maimonides Award for exemplifying high ideals in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Deb apprenticed alongside Thomas Droge – while in school and even after – for five years and garnered extensive experience in treating orthopedic and sports injuries, psychiatric conditions, fertility, and autoimmune diseases using Chinese Medicine. She has been in private practice for over fifteen years.

What inspires Deb most about Chinese Medicine is its ability to see each person as a unique individual. It acknowledges all experiences such as past and/or chronic health issues, childhood illnesses, stress, eating habits, physical injuries, and other lifestyle choices as major influencers in our current state of health, allowing us to create a targeted treatment plan that works specifically for each person.

MASTERS
Touro College, NY
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Focus in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Tui Na

APPRENTICESHIP
Droge Clinic / Pathfinder Institute

INTERNSHIP
Lutheran Hospital, NY
Focus in Oncology, Labor and Delivery, Stroke Rehabilitation

BACHELOR OF ARTS
University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1999
Literature and Women’s Studies
Concentration in Art History


Michele Zipper, FDN-P

Michelle Zipper The Well Center

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition®, Founder of TWC

Michele has been on the self-healing path for many years since her twenties when she was riddled with stomach aches and headaches. Between healing herself and her family of autoimmune and Lyme, she has been immersed in learning about food, ingredients, and supplements to create balance. She first-handed uncovered the dangers of gluten and dairy and how sugar and processed food affect our sensitive bodies so very much.

Deciding she needed to spread this knowledge to the world, or anyone who would listen, she knew there was more. She needed answers - for herself as well as my clients. That led her to Functional Diagnostic Nutrition®, where she dived into the science behind why and what and fine-tuned my skills to look at each client's test results and health history to drive their healing. 

She has worked personally with leading health and wellness experts in her journey of self-discovery, healing, and creating balance in her own life, and is passionate about sharing her knowledge and insights with you.

CERTIFICATIONS
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® - Certified FDN-P
International Health Coach University - Master of Science in Health Coaching / Concentration in Applied Nutrition
Functional Detox – Toxic Mold Practitioner
Institute of Integrative Nutrition - Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
International Association of Health Coaches - Certified Int’l Health Coach


Dr. William Zev Roizer

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HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Roizer, a lifetime student of philosophy, has learned that changing paradigms is a powerful tool.  His mission is to get his practice members to free themselves from their own interferences whether those are physical, emotional, or mental, one spine at a time. In a loving and conscious environment, Dr. Roizer is dedicated to providing individuals and families with the highest quality care for healing, vitalizing, transformation, and living life to its fullest potential.

Dr. Roizer uses several healing techniques in his practice, including Network Chiropractic, Applied Kinesiology, Total Body Modification, Higher Brain Living, and Nutritional Response Testing. All of these holistic approaches help heal patients’ ability to create positive changes in their bodies’ energetic systems, advance their physical function, and promote optimal wellbeing.  Patients under care not only relieve their pain, but change their destructive patterns by making healthier choices, making dramatic life changes that better support their healing. 

Dr. Roizer has 20 years of experience and is very compassionate, knowledgeable and skilled in his practice.


Dr. Scott Andersen

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CHIROPRACTOR

Dr Andersen’s treatments focus on keeping people pain-free through the theories of Chiropractic, Body Mechanics and Therapeutic Massage. His approach is conducive to help muscular skeletal injuries that range from mild to severe. 

After 24 years of kneading through muscle (Massage, Manual therapy), testing joint ranges and warming up ligaments, he has perfected the pre-assessment to understanding the body’s tolerance and integrity.  This approach provides an easy and comfortable adjustment. His style of Adjustments would be considered a Manipulative style or Diversified.


Brett Landy

PERSONAL TRAINER / KIDS SPORTS COACH

Brett is the personal trainer and kids sports coach for The Well Center. I’m able to coach and correct people so that newly acquired skills get put to good use throughout everyday activities. Being that everyone has different needs, it’s super important to be a good listener - understanding exactly would someone wants helps me fulfill their desires. 𝘊𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘕𝘈𝘚𝘔 𝘊𝘗𝘛, K𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝟷 & 𝟸, 𝘝𝘪𝘗𝘙 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝟷, 𝘱𝘳𝘦/𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘭.⁣


Donna Lynn

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BODYWORK, MASSAGE

Donna believes massage therapy is an interactive process between the therapist and client. Through knowledge, intuition and active communication, she gains an awareness of her clients’ needs; and, provides them with the most effective treatments. Treating all populations, her passion is in preventive care, athletic development and rehabilitative massage.

Over the course of her 20+ year practice, Donna has studied a variety of modalities including Deep Tissue Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Myoskeletal Alignment, Trigger Point Therapy, Thai Massage and Advanced Stretching. With this knowledge, she incorporates various techniques to create a unique style of therapy, treating each client as an individual. Using applied kinesiology she is able to educate and empower her clients to actively pursue systemic balance.


Lisa Barner, NPE, CLC, CD

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REIKI, ENERGY WORK

Lisa is an Intuitive healer and counseling professional. With degrees in traditional therapeutic modalities, expertise in trauma and bereavement work, as a holistic practitioner, she now integrates modalities of Western + Eastern traditions, shamanic principles + the guidance of Spirit to intuit what best serves clients' total wellbeing. Her work + offerings blend Usui Reiki, Light divination, crystal healing as well as sound and aromatherapies. Physical + virtual healing sessions invoke multi-sensory and multi-dimensional support. Lisa's tarot and angel/oracle card readings include energy clearings + the opportunity to channel clients' guides and passed loves ones-providing insightful and nourishing guidance they are seeking. Her greatest joy is helping dispel what clients view as 'spirituality’ outside of themselves. Working together supports realignment with their Divine nature, intrinsic gifts, and a toolkit to incorporate for a balanced everyday life.

Lisa is a certified NYS K-12 guidance counselor, collegiate professor + bereavement specialist working with children and adults. With a professional background in higher education and bereavement work Lisa has taught collegiate courses and facilitated groups for hundreds of teens and young adults across NY + CT. She has presented to local graduate students and in corporate settings on the benefits of mindfulness and teaching meditation practices. She is an experienced retreat host as well as an ordained minister facilitating sacred ceremonies. 


Dr. Poonam Desai

CONCIERGE MEDICINE

Dr. Poonam Desai is a double board-certified and double fellowship-trained physician. She is a leader in the health industry working with high-profile clients around the world. She uses a holistic approach to create a personalized plan for her patients. Her approach is comprehensive and takes into consideration genetic analysis, laboratory results, gut microbiome, and lifestyle factors. Dr. Desai is a precision medicine physician that provides personalized care focused on anti-aging and longevity, fitness, nutrition, and health optimization.  


Lisa Levine

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KIDS YOGA + MINDFULNESS

Lisa’s mission is to make the tools of Yoga and Mindfulness available to all children. She has worked with children, especially children with special needs for over 20 years. She helps kids focus on breathing, movement, and mindfulness activities and creates a loving, fun space where everyone is accepted for exactly who they are. Yoga has been shown to increase body awareness and strength, help to regulate emotions, facilitate social connections, and boost self-esteem, just to name a few.


LAURA GIACOVAS

Laura is a Nationally Certified, NYS Licensed LMT and owner of Soulauras. Soulauras was established in 2011 and has provided over 16,000 hours of service to the community. 

Laura is certified in EarSeed Auriculotherapy, TuiNa and Acupressure Bodywork, Food Healing,  A.C.E Massage  Dynamic Cupping & Medicupping, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and Reiki. 

Prior to becoming a Massage Therapist, Laura earned her MS Ed. from Fordham University and was and Early Intervention Special Educator for over 20 years. 

Laura has trained 23 years in Martial Arts and is a 5th Dan Master Instructor in TaeKwonDo at UMACNation, Briarcliff, NY.  In addition she is a trail runner and practitioner of Hot Yoga.