In early 2013, my Dad was having back pain. I Googled chiropractors in Belleville, NJ and came across the Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Center of New Jersey. After reading the various reviews, we decided to book an appointment. Dr. Chillemi and his staff were not only professional, but they were warm, caring and beyond friendly. They were like a second family.
After a few adjustments to my Dad, Dr. C felt there was something more serious involved. After taking some X-Rays, he had discovered a growth. He had referred my Dad to another doctor where it was confirmed that my Dad had stage 4 liver cancer. My Dad passed away in June 2015, but if it wasn't for Dr. C's instincts, I might have lost my Dad sooner. For the extra time given, my Mom and I were beyond grateful.
My son was diagnosed with epilepsy right before his 4th birthday, March 2016. After various seizure episodes, including a 3 week stay at St. Barnabas hospital May 2016, a friend of my Mom's, who is a chiropractor, recommended chiropractic treatment for my son. In conjunction with the 4 medications he's on, my Mom's friend felt that it would help to control seizure activity.
I had Googled chiropractic treatment for epilepsy and found some really good feedback. My Husband wasn't sure where we could take our son, but my Mom and I knew where; Dr. Chillemi and his team. My son has been going for care since June 2016. Since then, my son hasn't had a seizure. Before the chiropractic care, he would have a seizure every 48 to 72 hours. We strongly believe that this additional care is helping our son.
Upon our return for care for my son, there was a new chiropractor that had joined the staff. Dr. Kahanec was also a perfect fit. He exuded warmth, humor and a friendliness that we had never experienced from a medical professional. He is so great with my son that you'd think he was family.
Both my Husband and I are also under their care, which we began late 2016. For me, Dr. K had helped diagnosed me with an arthritic right hip that had been never been the same since the birth of my son in 2012. After Dr. K would work his magic, along with adding some much needed humor, I would walk again like a normal person. What my Husband and I truly appreciate is Dr. K's ability to think outside the box to ensure the best way to treat us. He looks at what is going on with our current condition and modifies his adjustments to maximize treatment.
I have had eczema on and off for the last 10 years. Prior to my new job October 2016, I had dealt with ongoing stress with my last employer. My skin would get a little worse, but since I began my new job, the stress was taken to a whole other level. My skin turned red like I had a horrible sunburn from head to toe. I would flake everywhere. The itching was so intense that during an episode, I wanted to rip my skin off. The constant tightness and pain was at times too much to take. I had gone to my primary care doctor, an endocrinologist and a dermatologist. I learned from my primary care doctor I had a few food allergies, but even with cutting those out, it didn't truly help. Everything else I had tested for came back either normal or confirmed that I had eczema. No one could figure out what else was in play.
Both Dr. C and Dr. K saw my various states of skin flux and would always ask me how I was doing or feeling. They were truly concerned. After some recommendations that did help ease my pain, Dr. C referred me to a dermatologist he has known for years. I had my initial appointment Friday, 2/17 and for the first time, I am beginning to look and feel like myself again.
All I can say is that I am truly grateful for Dr. Chillemi, Dr. Kahanec and the amazing staff (Jackie, Jocelyn, Chanel, Lovely, Liz & Nellie) for what they have done for myself and my family. They will do everything that they can to help you back on the road to health. You will never find a more dedicated and warmer group of people than those at the Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Center of New Jersey. - Julie Walker