The Back Care Center
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The Back Care Center has been helping our friends stay healthy here on Grant Avenue in Dumont for the last 20 years. We recently renovated our offices, allowing us to consolidate our facility. (Yes, that means we no longer operate out of the Fuel Fitness training center.)
Thanks to our recent expansion, Dr. Schwartz not only adjusts patients in the Dumont office but also provides spinal decompression to help herniated disc patients. We’ve also expanded our staff, adding a specialist in Functional Medicine and a Golf-oriented Physical Trainer/Therapist.
Dr. David Schwartz, DC
Dr. David Schwartz graduated from Tulane University in 1983 with a B.S. in Biology and from New York Chiropractic College in 1986 as a Doctor of Chiropractic. He’s certified as a Chiropractic Sports Physician and is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. He is also a Titleist Certified Golf Fitness Instructor and studied golf-specific health and fitness at the Titleist Performance Institute.
Dr. Dave believes in getting his patients involved in their own treatment and once they are out of pain he works with them individually to improve their strength and prevent them from being hurt again in the future.
He’s also very involved in the local community and has served as the president of the Dumont Chamber of Commerce. He was honored by Association of New Jersey Chiropractors with their Community Service award and by Shelter Our Sisters with their Humanitarian award. He is a founding member of Chiropractors Opposing Violence.
Email Dr. Dave at chiroschwartz@thebackcarecenter.com.
Terence W. Kerrigan
A successful coach, professional cyclist and triathlete, Terry Kerrigan was ranked the #5 Domestic Ironman Pro for 2006-2008. He has competed in 28 Ironman Triathlons and over 300 triathlons-duathlons-cycling-endurance events. He has a personal world class record for the Ironman competition of 8:45:00. He has coached and trained both amateur and professional athletes in numerous sports, including training heavyweight boxer Jameel McCline to a title fight vs. Vladamir Klitchko in 2003 and Joanna Zeigler to a 2008 World Record and Championship at the Half Ironman distance in Triathlon.
Terry graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1992 with a B.S. in Human Physiology. He received further training at the Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge, MA in 1993, the C.H.E.K. Institute in San Diego, CA from 2001-2003 and again in 2008, as well as the Functional Medicine University in 2010, among others.
Terry has been an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer for 12 years. He is also a certified practitioner in Metabolic Typing, Biohealth Diagnostics, Functional Medicine, and Signet Diagnostics (Mediator Release Food Sensitivity Testing). He is a C.H.E.K. Level 2 Practitioner and Level 1 Health and Lifestyle Coach. He is the founder of Aperion for Life, Inc. and developed The Foundation for Health and Performance System.
Nick Manoy
Nick Manoy is The Back Care Center’s second Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor. He’s also as a Certified Golf Biomechanic through the C.H.E.K Institute, which specializes in corrective exercise. Throughout his career Nick has gained experience in a variety of settings working with clients that range from professional athletes to elderly individuals with general fitness needs. Nick is a strong believer in the health and wellness benefits of exercise, and prides himself in creating functional, individualized programs that specifically address his clients needs.
Nick received his Bachelor of Science degree as an Exercise Specialist from Hofstra University. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, as well as a Certified Exercise Coach through the C.H.E.K Institute.
Jon ManoS
Jon Manos is been a PGA teaching professional for over 25 years and has logged over 38,000 hours of instructional time. In addition to joining The Back Care Center as our resident Golf Pro, he has also runs the Jon Manos Golf Academy at the Closter Golf Center in Closter, NJ.
Jon has been the head coach for Holy Angels Academy, and has been an assistant coach for Columbia University, Fairleigh Dickinson University and Bergen Catholic High School. He has also taught at country clubs throughout the U.S. and England. He graduated from Ferris State in 1984, one of the first universities in the US to offer a degree in Professional Golf Management.
Jon’s lessons are customized according to his student’s experience level. He stresses the importance of muscle memory and body position so that his students leave understanding what it feels like to strike the ball correctly.
Michael S. Caldwell,
R.Y.T., L.M.T.
Michael is a nationally certified and New York State certified licensed massage therapist. He is a graduate of Healing Hands Institute in Westwood, NJ. Michael is also registered with Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level, having been trained under Alan Finger in the ISHTA tradition at Be Yoga in Manhattan.
Michael feels that massage and yoga are two of the many potent tools for wellness and is eager to share treatments with those who suffer from chronic injuries or restrictions.
Alicia Brady, C.M.T.
Alicia was born in Boston but grew up locally in Dumont. She graduated from Dumont High School in 1987 and has chosen to remain local to raise her family.
Alicia has always had an interest in healing and realizes the importance of the “Mind/Body” connection. She graduated from The Academy of Massage Therapy in Hackensack, where her studies included, Swedish massage, Anma (Japanese deep tissue), Trigger Point Therapy, Reflexology and Myofascial Release.