meet the team
Chiropractor
Jason Brattner D.C.
Dr. Jason S. Brattner is an established chiropractor who specializes in natural and holistic pain relief and pain management, from today’s common causes of headache, neck pain, whiplash, back pain, sciatica, arm, and leg pain, hand and foot pain, and shoulder pain.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst 1993
- Doctorate of Chiropractic from the Life University at Marietta Georgia 1997
- 1997 New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Certification
- 1997 New York State Board Certification for Chiropractors
- 1999 New Jersey State Board Certification for Chiropractors
Certifications
- Certified Graston Technique Practitioner
- International Sports Sciences Association Certified Fitness Trainer
- Certified Auriculotherapist by the Holder Research Institute
- Certified Golf Chiropractor by the Back to Basics Golf Academy and New York Chiropractic College
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- 2009 and 2010 - "Top 100 Chiropractors of the Year" by Consumer Research Group of America
- Above and Beyond Award for voluntarily providing chiropractic care to the search and rescue workers during the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centers.
- Cited in the New York Law Journal for testimonies during jury trials for patients that have been injured in motor vehicle and work-related accidents.
Chiropractor
Bruce Levine D.C.
Dr. Bruce Levine graduated with undergraduate degrees from SUNY at Farmingdale with an Associate’s degree and Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He then received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College. He has been in practice for over 30 years.
Dr. Levine is active within the Cornell community. He is chairman of the Cornell Alumni Ambassador program within his area and meets with prospective students and participates in College Fairs.
Dr. Levine has been enjoying various exercise programs for many years. He completed the New York City Marathon as well as many Triathlons and Half Marathons. Presently, he enjoys riding his bike for distance training as well as interval training. He works with bike riders on proper bike fit and works with all athletes on diet and nutrition.
Dr. Levine also enjoys taking good care of his Koi Pond and advising others on building the proper environment for them. He is the Vice President of the Long Island Chapter of the Mid Atlantic Koi Club. www.makc.com www.li-koi.com He writes articles on Koi for both websites. Dr. Levine lectures monthly on Koi Health and has several youtube videos on Koi Spawning.
Dr. Levine’s newest health interest is in making fermented food. He has several videos on Making Kefir, Fermenting Cabbage, and soon to be released “Brewing Kombucha Successfully”. He talks to his patients daily about the benefits of a proper Microbiome.
Physical Therapist
Oliver Tello P.T., D.P.T.
Oliver A. Tello attended Hunter College and graduated with a double major in Biology and Psychology in 1999 while working as a physical therapy assistant since 1996.
Mr. Tello continued his education at Mercy College Graduate program for Physical Therapy in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
He earned honors throughout his three years in graduate school and received a dual degree of Bachelors of Science and Masters in Physical Therapy in 2002.
Mr. Tello has an extensive background in manual therapy throughout his career. He practices manipulation techniques of McKenzie, Mulligan and Butler for his nerve gliding techniques. He worked and was mentored by manual therapy guru Jack Weinstock, PT for several years.
Mr. Tello is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and specializes in the rehabilitation of shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and ankles. He has completed post-graduate training in kinesio taping techniques, sacroiliac dysfunctions, myofascial release and rehabilitation of young athletes, as well as athletes at the professional level. His complete and extensive background makes Mr. Tello one of the top physical therapists in our region.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
10:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Queens Chiropractic Associates, P.C.
865 Cypress Avenue
Ridgewood, NY 11385