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James Moran, DO, is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Coastal Spine, with locations in Mount Laurel, Sewell, Galloway, and Wall Township, New Jersey. Dr. Moran specializes in the non-surgical treatment of adult spine disorders.

Emphasizing a non-invasive approach to the care of painful spinal disorders, he will formulate a comprehensive treatment plan to suit the needs of the individual patient utilizing a thorough history, physical exam and diagnostic studies. When indicated, Dr. Moran also has over twenty years of experience in interventional pain management techniques including diagnostic and therapeutic spinal injection procedures.

Dr. Moran earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware followed by a medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine, now part of Rowan University. He completed his residency training at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, and a fellowship in interventional spine techniques and pain management at MidAtlantic Spine in Wilmington, Delaware.

Dr. Moran has served as a course instructor in the spine curriculum for the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Delaware. He has repeatedly been named a “Top Doc” by his peers in magazine polls. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and a member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.

James Moran, DO, is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Coastal Spine, with locations in Mount Laurel, Sewell, Galloway, and Wall Township, New Jersey. Dr. Moran specializes in the non-surgical treatment of adult spine disorders.

Emphasizing a non-invasive approach to the care of painful spinal disorders, he will formulate a comprehensive treatment plan to suit the needs of the individual patient utilizing a thorough history, physical exam and diagnostic studies. When indicated, Dr. Moran also has over twenty years of experience in interventional pain management techniques including diagnostic and therapeutic spinal injection procedures.

Dr. Moran earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware followed by a medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine, now part of Rowan University. He completed his residency training at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, and a fellowship in interventional spine techniques and pain management at MidAtlantic Spine in Wilmington, Delaware.

Dr. Moran has served as a course instructor in the spine curriculum for the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Delaware. He has repeatedly been named a “Top Doc” by his peers in magazine polls. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and a member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.

Dr. Selorm Takyi joined Revive Spine and Pain Center in 2020. He completed his physiatry residency at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, offered through the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. With a passion for teaching, he served as an academic chief resident and graduated residency in 2019. He then completed his fellowship in regenerative orthopedics and musculoskeletal medicine.

Dr. Takyi practices compassionate medicine and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2014 while attending Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Specializing in both ultrasound-guided and fluoroscopic-guided techniques to treat pain and sports medicine injuries, he is excited to share his goal of using non-surgical procedures to help restore function and quality of life to his patients. With his training in physiatry, Dr. Takyi enjoys creating comprehensive treatment plans for his patients. In addition to offering interventional spine injections such as epidurals and nerve blocks, he performs platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and micro-fragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) injections to help treat a variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. His clinical interests include regenerative medicine, rotator cuff tears, osteoarthritis, ACL injuries, and meniscus tears.

He has co-authored the physical modalities, therapeutic exercise, extended bedrest, and aging effects chapter in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review 4th Edition and an upcoming publication, Atlas of Interventional Orthopedics Procedures chapter on autologous tissue harvesting techniques: bone marrow aspirate and adipose tissue. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Interventional Orthobiolgoics Foundation, Spine Intervention Society, and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. When not in the office, Dr. Takyi enjoys photography, exercising, and spending time with his family.

Mahmud Ibrahim, MD, at Revive Spine and Pain Center Marlton, Hamilton Township, East Brunswick and Northfield, New Jersey, holds dual board certification in sports medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation and is fellowship trained in interventional pain management.

When treating patients at Revive Spine and Pain Center, his goal is to restore function, reduce pain, and promote an active, healthy lifestyle using conservative measures whenever possible.

Though Dr. Ibrahim treats pain from any cause, his special clinical interests include musculoskeletal medicine, non-operative spine procedures, orthopedics, sports medicine, electrodiagnostic medicine, and restorative therapy.

In addition to performing the full range of fluoroscopic-guided interventional pain-management procedures, he also uses diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound. He has extensive skill in minimally invasive procedures such as discectomies and percutaneous tenotomies.

After graduating from the New York University Grossman School of Medicine in New York City, Dr. Ibrahim completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai School (also in New York City). After receiving an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) fellowship, he stayed at Mount Sinai to subspecialize in sports and interventional spine medicine. 

Dr. Ibrahim has published several articles on musculoskeletal medicine. He’s also a contributing author in a textbook on how to perform ultrasound-guided injections and the author of a book exploring what causes pain, how to reduce it, and ways to live with persistent pain.

Dr. Ibrahim has provided sideline coverage at football games, captained the medical tents at the New York City marathon, and was a ringside physician for the Golden Gloves of America boxing tournament and professional wrestling. 

Michael Rizkalla, MD, a skilled physician with double-board certification in sports medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation, founded Revive Spine and Pain Center in 2017. At the practice’s offices in Marlton, Hamilton Township, East Brunswick and Northfield, New Jersey, he provides a patient-centered approach to treating acute and chronic pain.

He begins each appointment by listening to patients who all too often say that they’ve been everywhere and no one listens to or helps them. After hearing and understanding each person’s unique story and completing a physical exam, Dr. Rizkalla creates a tailored treatment plan using evidence-based treatments drawn from traditional medicine, interventional medicine, physical therapy, and complementary and restorative practices.

Dr. Rizkalla received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Miramar, Florida, then finished an internship in internal medicine before completing a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Dr. Rizkalla has a subspecialty in sports medicine, has fellowship training in interventional pain management, and is certified in contemporary medical acupuncture. In addition to diagnosing and treating pain, his clinical interests include spine and joint care, sports medicine, electrodiagnostic and neuromuscular medicine, and nonsurgical orthopedics.

He has extensive training in performing numerous interventional pain procedures and restorative injections, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow aspirate cells. Dr. Rizkalla is also proficient in using musculoskeletal ultrasound to diagnose and treat injuries.

Prarthana Gururaj earned her Master's in Physical Therapy from the College of Allied Health Sciences in India. Since then she has worked as a lecturer and clinician in India and as an outpatient physical therapist in North Carolina and New Jersey. She became an Orthopedic Certified Specialists in 2017. She continues to follow up on continuing education in order to maintain the highest standards of treatment and patient care. Her hobbies include playing the piano, reading, and writing children's stories. 

Frank Moceri, LPT, is a licensed Physical Therapist with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Frank has been practicing in the orthopedic setting for over 20 years. He has been trained in a full range of treatment methods for all types of acute and chronic orthopedic conditions as well as sports-related injuries. In addition, Frank has a great deal of experience working with children and young athletes. Frank is a member of the APTA national and local chapters, as well as the Orthopedic Section. Frank is married with 2 children and resides in Florence, NJ. Frank's interests include sports, music and cooking. 

Brandon Frisco, DPT graduated with a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from Slippery Rock University in 2015 and with his DPT from Stockton University in 2018. Brandon is licensed in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania and practices in our Hamilton, NJ and Langhorne, PA offices. He is certified in vestibular rehabilitation and has experience treating various musculoskeletal conditions. In his free time, he enjoys weight lifting, riding his motorcycle, and hanging out with his wife and son.

When seeking physical therapy treatment, I feel that it is important to receive the time and attention that you deserve. If you have pain or have suffered an injury, you want to feel as though your needs are being addressed, and that your provider is helping you to achieve your goals. My commitment is to provide personalized, one on one treatment in a private setting. This level of service helps you to achieve optimum results, while saving you time and money.

Renee Crickmore, PT, MPT Clinic Director of Pursue PT & Wellness

Renee is a certified physical therapist who specializes in manual therapy, pre and post - surgery rehabilitation, concussion, spinal, and balance & vestibular rehabilitation.

Renee received her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from St. Francis College and her Master’s degree in Physical therapy from St. Francis University. 

Renee is a certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist. She also holds a certificate in concussion management, fall prevention, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, and in rehabilitation for hip and knee joint replacements.

Renee has worked as a home care physical therapist.  Since her successful launch and development of Pursue in 2016, Renee has returned to her passion of helping people get back to what they enjoy doing in an outpatient physical therapy facility.

Renee’s passion is rooted in her belief that care should be personal. She enjoys getting to know her patients and using her training to help them get back to what they love as quickly and safely as possible. She finds that developing a personal connection empowers patients to be active participants in their own care, and ultimately helps patients reach their goals and find success in their treatment.

Renee draws insight from her own background as an athlete to better understand what her patients are experiencing with their injury. Her athletic background helps her develop challenging, fun and appropriate treatment plans.