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Julia Granacki, NBC-HWC, is a board-certified Health & Wellness Coach and comprehensively trained Pilates instructor specializing in perimenopause, menopause, and the physical, emotional, and identity shifts that often accompany midlife.

As a multidisciplinary practitioner, Julia helps patients bridge the gap between knowing what may support their health and figuring out how to make those changes work in real life. Her coaching integrates evidence-based behavior change, movement, nutrition, stress management, sleep, and nervous system regulation, with an emphasis on helping patients better understand their bodies and become confident advocates for their own care.

Her approach is practical, collaborative, and human. Rather than relying on rigid rules or one-size-fits-all solutions, Julia helps patients develop realistic strategies that reflect their individual needs, priorities, and lives—with curiosity, compassion, and a healthy dose of humor.

Julia completed her health coaching training through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and additional training through Harvard Medical School’s Sustainable Nutrition program. She is also a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor through the Kane School of Core Integration.

Julia is a published writer and the creator and host of AGECRAFT After Dark, a podcast exploring aging, identity, health, and reinvention in midlife and beyond.

 

I practice traditional Mt. Sinai trained medicine, with a great appreciation for Integrative and alternative approaches. I look for the latest high-tech approaches including genetic testing, neurocognitive screening, and testing with ‘liquid biopsies’ by a blood test that picks up very early cancers.

I am very open to questions, and I have many years of extensive relationships with excellent subspecialists in various hospitals around the city.

With Elsa, my amazingly competent ‘right hand’, I am available by text when you have a sudden medical concern, when you need lab or X-ray results quickly, a medication refill, an appointment or timing issue, a Covid or booster question, or a question about medication in the news that might pertain to your health.

Elsa Manelli is the heart and soul of the concierge practice. Primary contact person and office manager. Elsa receives and responds to texts and calls reliably, compassionately, and supports me, Stacy, and my patients in a caring and timely fashion. She has trained Allison and Cintia, my office staff, to be equally caring and responsive. Treat them all well, please!

I want to work with patients who appreciate collaboration! ‘You and me versus the issue at hand’.

And I am fortunate to work alongside a wonderful physician assistant with 15 years of experience named Stacy Beaupre who is very involved in integrative care and will be helping me evaluate neurocognitive function. She too is available and on-call.

I can only take a limited number of new concierge patients and I welcome a scheduled five-minute phone conversation where we can see if we are a good fit for one another.

 

Robert Bos, MD, provides integrative, concierge-style medical services for adults in and around the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. Dr. Bos is board-certified in internal medicine and board-eligible in pulmonary diseases. He values time spent learning about a person’s health needs and empowering individuals to achieve their wellness goals.

Born and raised in Amsterdam, Holland, Dr. Bos studied medicine at Universiteit van Amsterdam Faculteit der Geneeskunde in Amsterdam and Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud in the Dominican Republic before settling in New York City. He completed his internal medicine residency at Lenox Hill Hospital - Northwell Health® on Park Avenue in New York City. Dr. Bos also finished a two-year fellowship in pulmonary diseases before starting his private practice in 2009.

Dr. Bos has extensive experience serving as a primary care doctor, providing diagnostic evaluations and customized treatment plans for a range of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases. He uses advanced technologies like lung function tests and X-rays in the office to provide prompt and accurate diagnostic results.

Preventive care is also a specialty. Dr. Bos offers comprehensive physical exams, immunizations, and health screenings to minimize risk factors for heart disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases. For those with existing health challenges, chronic care management and one-on-one health coaching services are available.

The practice’s membership-based concierge services offer 24/7 access to Dr. Bos’ medical expertise. The staff provides flexible scheduling for same-day sick visits and there are no wait times for in-office or telemedicine visits. Dr. Bos also makes house calls for individuals unable to travel to the office due to illness or transportation issues.

For the convenience of his patients, Dr. Bos speaks fluent English, Spanish, and Dutch. 

Call the office of Robert Bos, MD, to schedule a consultation or book an appointment online today. 

Sandra Gilban, MD PC, is a board-certified family medicine physician, with an office in the Upper East Side neighborhood of New York City, New York. Dr. Gilban is proud to offer concierge medicine at her practice for a wide range of primary care and wellness services. 

Dr. Gilban attended the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, graduating in 1984 with her doctorate in medicine. She completed residency training at Lutheran Medical Center and a fellowship at Sidney Hillman Health Center. After completing her medical education, she became certified in advanced colposcopy. 

With a passion and dedication to medicine, she has conducted six research projects and published three articles in accredited medical journals. She has been recognized as a “Top Doctor” and an “Exceptional Woman in Medicine” by her peers for her work as a family medicine physician.

 She founded her concierge practice, Sandra Gilban, MD PC, in 2011. A concierge model of care allows Dr. Gilban to provide more personalized healthcare. She offers custom wellness checkups, annual physicals, chronic disease and diabetes management, and hypertension treatment. Patients 12 and older may receive help and guidance for women’s health and weight loss. 

Dr. Gilban speaks four languages — Portuguese, Spanish, French, and English — giving her a unique ability to provide a comfortable patient experience for her non-English-speaking patients.

Sandra Gilban, MD PC, holds a special interest in preventive medicine to protect patients from potential health problems and works closely with them to optimize their current health and wellness. Call the office or schedule an appointment online today. 

 

 

Meet Dr. Firshein

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 Dr. Richard Firshein, is board-certified in family medicine, and the leading authority in the fields of Integrative, Anti-Aging, and Precision- Based Medicine. He embarked on his journey as a physician over 25 years ago and founded the Firshein Center for Integrative Medicine on Park Avenue in New York City. 

Dr. Firshein has treated over 25,000 patients who have often experienced life-saving as well as life-enhancing results while receiving the most intensive, state-of-the-art, and personalized treatment available. At the Firshein center, he uses cutting-edge, DNA-based, diagnostic, nutritional, gut biome, and allergy based testing to create customized longevity and anti-aging protocols for his patients. As the best-selling author of the groundbreaking book The Nutraceutical Revolution, Dr. Firshein was the first physician to recommend a precision-based Nutraceutical approach for treating patients by utilizing a customized vitamin supplements and an individualized dietary approach. Known specifically for his detailed consideration of each patient’s medical history and markers’ for chronic conditions, he has developed a reputation for a uniquely compassionate, and effective form of medical care. He treats a wide variety of chronic issues, including asthma and allergies, chronic lyme, chronic pain, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis, menopause and cancer utilizing therapies which he says are the best of both worlds. Early on in Dr Firshein's career he advocated for a variety of cutting edge therapeutics which were considered avant grade at the time including IV Therapy, food allergy desensitization drops and bio-identical hormones.

Dr Richard Firshein is the author of the best-selling books the Vitamin Prescription for Life, Reversing Asthma and Your Asthma Free Child. In addition to being an Osteopathic Physician, Dr. Firshein is  also a Certified Medical acupuncturist trained at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), incorporating both Eastern and Western modalities into his therapeutic regimen. Dr Firshein has helped other doctors come up through the ranks by serving as assistant professor of Family Medicine at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, and as director of residency training in Family Medicine and director of medical education at Brookdale and St. Claire's Hospital in New York City.   

In addition to his professional/medical experience, Dr. Firshein belongs to numerous medical organizations, such as The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, the American Board of Forensic Medicine, the New York County Medical Society, the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the American Osteopathic Association and the American Medical Association. 

Dr. Firshein’s innovative approach to holistic treatment methods and his considerable experience have garnered him numerous awards, such as Castle Connelly's “Top Doctor” and The Vitals “Most Compassionate Doctor” Award,  and was also recognized as one of "The Leading Physicians of the World" as well as a  Healthgrades Honor Roll physician.  His groundbreaking approach to medicine has made him a consistently sought-after medical expert on numerous television programs, including CNN, FOX News, CNBC, HLN, Good Day New York, WPIX Morning Show, CBS Morning News, and The Food Network. Dr. Firshein also hosted his own  highly successful radio show, House Calls, for over 10 years. He has traveled the world and spoken at numerous prestigious medical conferences educating physicians, pharmacists and the lay public.

As a contributing editor for Psychology Today, Dr. Firshein explored the connection between mind, body, and nutrition. He has been prominently featured in numerous popular magazines including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, People, Self, Good Housekeeping, Men's Health, and Bottomline Health. His precision-based approach was featured in Town and Country magazine, which highlighted his work and research on the role of precision-based medical treatments, allergies, and diet. On the professional side, his clinical approach to health has been featured in the international medical journal Biomed where he authored numerous articles for an International physician based audience looking to incorporate advanced medical therapeutics.

Dr. Chika Kuwama is an experienced family medicine specialist with over 20 years of practice in New Jersey. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to the unique needs of individuals and families.

Dr. Kuwama earned her medical degree and completed her internal medicine training at the University of Tokyo School of Medicine. She completed her family medicine residency program at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City. Board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Kuwama has been serving as the director of Hibari Family Medical since September 2020.

She is committed to building strong relationships with her patients and ensuring that each individual feels supported and empowered in their healthcare journey. Dr. Kuwama provides a wide range of primary care services, with a focus on preventive care and personalized treatment plans to help patients achieve their best health.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kuwama, call the office or use the online booking tool.

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Dr. Jessica Chow is a dedicated family medicine physician serving patients in Edgewater, New Jersey. She is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care tailored to meet the unique needs of every patient. Dr. Chow speaks Spanish, allowing her to better serve her diverse community and ensure clear communication with her patients.

A New Jersey native, Dr. Chow earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine (UMDNJ-SOM) and completed her Family Medicine residency at UMDNJ-RWJMS Central State Medical Center in Freehold, New Jersey. She brings a wealth of experience having worked in various family practice settings across multiple states.

Dr. Chow strives to build strong relationships with her patients, ensuring they feel supported and cared for throughout their health journey. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Chow, call the office or use the online booking tool.

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Nora Taha, MD, offers the best in Physical Medicine and Interventional pain management at her Elmwood Park, New Jersey, medical practice, LiveWell Pain Management. 

By customizing a wide range of integrative medicine options for each individual, Dr. Taha restores hope to people dealing with back pain, arthritis, hip pain, knee pain, and other types of chronic pain. 

Dr. Taha earned her undergraduate degree at Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, in New Brunswick. She went on to earn her medical degree at St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine in Grand Cayman Island, British West Indies. 

Dr. Taha completed an Internal Medicine Preliminary Internship at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois, and a Physical Medicine and Rehab residency at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. 

She also completed a Musculoskeletal Medicine fellowship in Sports and Spine Medicine through Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey. 

Dr. Taha is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. She’s a certified COOLIEF* practitioner for cooled radiofrequency ablation and is MILD® certified to provide Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression. Dr. Taha is currently undergoing her certification in medical Acupuncture as well as functional medicine. 

Dr. Taha treats all different types of musculoskeletal pain and offers joint injections, viscosupplementation, regenerative medicine, spinal cord stimulator trials, and many other innovative therapies that relieve pain without major surgery. 

At this time, Dr. Taha welcomes patients to call LiveWell Pain Management or schedule an appointment using the online booking tool today.

Meet Estelle, a passionate healthcare professional originally from the quaint rural town of Cumberland, MD. Her journey in the field of healthcare began with her academic pursuits at West Virginia University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Business Administration. At WVU, Estelle excelled academically and showcased her commitment to service as a leader in philanthropy for women's cardiac care through Alpha Phi Sorority.

With a solid foundation in science and business, Estelle spent five years in dermatology before pursuing a Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies at Saint Elizabeth University, focusing on dermatology and plastic surgery.

Estelle's comprehensive training at institutions such as Saint Joe's University Hospital, Good Samaritan, and Atlantic Health Systems reflects her dedication and diverse clinical experience. Board-certified (PA-C) and licensed in New York and New Jersey, she is a member of professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. Her commitment to ongoing education is highlighted by completing a diplomats fellowship in dermatology.

Estelle's practice focuses on medical and dermatological care for all skin types, with a particular emphasis on cosmetic procedures to boost confidence in her patients. Her patients benefit from her approach, ensuring each individual receives personalized and comprehensive care. With a passion for advancing dermatological knowledge and enhancing the well-being of her patients, Estelle continues to make a meaningful impact in the field of dermatology. 

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