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Casandra is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner in family medicine. She has been a Nurse Practitioner since 2020. She has a bachelor's degree in nursing from SUNY EmpireState College and a master's degree from Mount Saint Mary College as a family nurse practitioner. Casandra has worked in critical care, emergency medicine, and surgerical services for over 30 years. During her time spent in the acute care setting, she developed a desire to help patients with their health before they fall ill. Casandra has a special interest in integrative health, anti-aging medicine, hormone replacement therapy, and weight loss with a focus on peptide therapy.

When she has free time, she likes to be in the kitchen cooking.

Haley (Bookbinder) Wipper is a board-certified Physician Assistant, originally from Rhode Island. She graduated Summa cum laude from Bryant University’s Physician Assistant Program and was inducted into the Pi Alpha National Honor Society. Prior to PA school, Haley received a Bachelor’s of Science and Master’s of Education in Athletic Training. She is passionate about fitness & nutrition, and enjoys playing volleyball and going to the beach in her free time.

Todd Halper, MD, is a board-certified primary care doctor and family medicine physician at Halper Family Medicine in Rockville Centre and Bayport, New York. Dr. Halper grew up watching his father treat patients in his community and form lasting relationships throughout their care. Today, he works hard at his private practice to take care of his patients as if they’re members of his own family and helps them avoid getting ill with preventive care.

Dr. Halper earned his degree in medicine from the University of the West Indies Faculty of Medicine St. Augustine in Trinidad. He then moved back to his home state of New York for a residency in family practice at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. In 2009 during this residency, his outstanding communication skills and knowledge were recognized when he earned the Resident Teacher Award.

Halper Family Medicine is known as the best health care facility in the area. Dr. Halper offers a wide variety of services for patients of all ages, including Botox® injections, IV infusions, regenerative medicine using their own PRP or stem cells, and annual physical exams. He dedicates the necessary time to explain his patients’ conditions and treatments in-depth so that they have a complete understanding of their own care.

When he isn’t at Halper Family Medicine caring for patients, Dr. Halper loves to give back to his community through volunteer work. He teaches future doctors at New York’s Stony Brook University and Hofstra University in Hempstead.

Victoria Averill, DNP, FNP‑BC, DipACLM is a double board‑certified nurse practitioner in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, with additional specialized training in dermatology and aesthetic medicine. Her approach to care is rooted in the belief that true wellness begins from within and is reflected outward.

As the Director and Co‑Founder of the Medical Weight Loss Program, Victoria leads the development of a comprehensive, evidence‑based approach to metabolic health. She integrates clinical expertise with sustainable lifestyle strategies to help patients achieve meaningful, long‑term results. Her leadership ensures that the program remains patient‑centered, medically sound, and deeply supportive of each individual’s goals.

Victoria focuses on whole‑person health, helping patients optimize energy, metabolic balance, skin health, and overall vitality through personalized medical care. She emphasizes prevention, sustainability, and education, taking a thoughtful, individualized approach that aligns medical insight with each patient’s lifestyle and aspirations.

At the Medspa, Victoria offers wellness consultations designed to complement aesthetic treatments, supporting patients in feeling confident, balanced, and well, inside and out.

Steven Golinowski, DO, is a physician at blueprintMD in Valley Stream, Massapequa, and Melville, New York. He is dual board-certified in family practice and osteopathic manipulative medicine and has over 30 years of clinical experience.

Dr. Golinowski earned his Bachelor of Arts in psychobiology from New York University in New York City, New York. He attended medical school at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York, and graduated with his doctoral degree in osteopathic medicine.

Dr. Golinowski completed his residency in family medicine at Peninsula Hospital Center in Queens, New York, and then began working in private practice. 

Dr. Golinowski is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, New York, working as the director of osteopathic medical education. He also serves as a clinical assistant professor of family practice at the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York.

At blueprintMD, Dr. Golinowski takes a forward-thinking approach to health care. He works closely with his patients to develop personalized, comprehensive treatment plans, giving them the support they need to enjoy their best health at every age.

Dr. Golinowski enjoys giving his patients superior care and welcoming new ones.

 

About Dr. Jaswinderjit Singh

Hi, I am Dr. Jaswinderjit Singh (Dr. Jazz). I am a holistic psychiatrist and life strategist who believes optimal mental health is more than just treating symptoms with medication. Instead, I guide my patients on the road to long-lasting overall health by getting to the root of their problems.

I combine conventional treatments with mind-body practices to restore peak mental and physical health.

My Journey Into Psychiatry

My medical journey from India to New York has deeply influenced me. I graduated from medical school in India with the Highest Honors before moving to the United States and completing my psychiatry residency in New York. Experiencing Western and Eastern views on health and wellness has influenced my perspective on the intricate interplay between the mind and body in achieving and maintaining mental wellness.

My life experiences have allowed me to bring new and ancient world traditions, including Eastern cultural values, to my patient-care approach. Having a broad view of the world and humankind bolsters psychological betterment.

I believe in treating not just the symptom(s) but each individual as a whole. Every individual is multifaceted, and healing emerges when we address not just the mental but also the physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental dimensions of their being.

In addition to clinical work, I have dedicated myself to conducting free health check-up camps for South Asian families, raising awareness about general health and mental well-being. This experience has deepened my understanding of cultural nuances impacting mental health and shaped my perspective on my work.

Compassionate and effective care is my commitment to every patient I work with. I strive to build trust and genuinely enjoy the challenge of solving complex problems with creative solutions and a touch of humor.

When I began my practice, I quickly realized holistic approaches to psychiatry were lacking; therefore, I’ve worked diligently to hone the blending of my treatment modalities to provide the most effective and comprehensive care to my patients.

Beyond the Clinic

Whether spending time with loved ones or working with patients in my practice, I bring a positive and energetic attitude to everything I do. In my free time, I enjoy getting lost in books about stoic philosophy, Greek and Roman schools of thought, the teachings of Freud, Jung, and Beck, and books on anthropology and spiritual teachings. I love to travel and am learning to play the guitar. I am an earlier riser and incorporate meditation and exercise into my morning routine.

I’m painfully aware that I’m not a great cook, but my passion for eating hopefully makes up for any talents I lack in the kitchen!

Credentials:

• Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Member of the American Psychiatric Association and the New York State Psychiatric Association
• MD from Government Medical College, Amritsar in Punja, India

Education: Medical Degree, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY - Bachelor of Science Degree, Biology, Fordham University, Bronx, NY - Chief Resident, Emergency Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY - Resident, Emergency Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
Awards and Professional Memberships: Fellow, American College of Emergency Physicians - Diplomat, American College of Emergency Physicians - Chief Resident, New York Presbyterian Emergency Medicine Program - Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Biology
Clinical Interests: Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Acute Care

Education: College of Mount Saint Vincent – MSN Family Nurse Practitioner

Awards and Professional Memberships: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - American Nurses Association

I graduated from the college of mount Saint Vincent with MSN in FNP in 2013. Began my NP career at St. John in behavioral addiction medicine since then till now. I belong to AANP and ANA organization. I am suboxone waivered and certified in medicinal marijuana. During COVID I was asked to work with COVID patients on COVID unit and in the ED as temporary Hospitalist at St. John’s. My past experiences as RN are Med/Surg, Step down ICU, HIV/ventilator patients/telemetry. I worked for VNS home care RN. I plan to explore other medical interests in the near future.