Richard Linchitz, M.D.

Dr. Linchitz has dedicated his life to medical health and patient care. After graduating with honors from Cornell University Medical College, he completed his residency at the famed University of California, San Francisco, Moffit Hospital.

Moved by the personal stories of those living with chronic pain, Dr. Linchitz founded the first and only outpatient nationally accredited multi-specialty pain program in New York. Over the 22 years he managed the Pain Alleviation Center, he developed an integrated program of pain intervention based on lifestyle changes, rather than pharmaceutical-based solutions. Dr. Linchitz has always lived by his own advice. An accomplished athlete, he lived what he thought was a healthy lifestyle until a diagnosis of lung cancer in 1998 (despite never having smoked) forever changed his life, career and overall perspective on medicine. After receiving a bleak prognosis for survival, he sought to understand his disease from the inside out and to design his own path towards balanced Wellness.

Determined to share the lessons learned from his own recovery, Dr. Linchitz became an expert in integrating conventional and alternative approaches to treat disease. Consequently, he has created a unique program of health based on prevention and natural remedies. Dr. Linchitz is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Board of Pain Medicine, and the American Board of Anti-aging Medicine. He has successfully passed board exams from the American Board of Clinical Metal Toxicology and the International Board of Oxidative Medicine. He is also trained and certified in Medical Acupuncture and Insulin Potentiation Therapy, an innovative cancer treatment.

Dr. Linchitz is actively involved in the Medical Community:

• Examiner, American Board of Anti-Aging (2006)
• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
• Program Co-Chair, American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM)
• Program Co-Chair, Chelation Examination Committee
• Board Member, International College of Integrative Medicine (ICIM)
• Board Member, American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM)
• International Oxidative Medicine Association (IOMA)
• Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO)
• Int'l Organization of IPT Physicians, Medical Advisory Board

Jonathan Dashiff, M.D.

Dr. Dashiff comes to the world of Integrative Medicine after spending more than 20 years in a very different arena.

After training at Brookdale Hospital and Downstate Medical Center, Dr. Dashiff practiced as an orthopedic surgeon, heavily involved in Sports Medicine. As the team physician for the New York City Fire Department football team, and working over 1000 fights as a Golden Gloves ringside physician, Dr. Dashiff has worked with athletes who maximized healthy lifestyles to reach the pinnacle of individualized and team achievements.

While still actively engaged in the mainstream way of practicing medicine, Dr. Dashiff realized that there are different, non-allopathic ways to treat patients. Good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle are valid ways to prevent injury and disease.

Dr. Dashiff is trained in prolotherapy with ozone, Quantum Bio-feedback, oxidative therapies and bio-identical hormones.. In combination with a strong emphasis on the diagnosis and prevention of disease, Dr. Dashiff recognizes that the potential for a healthier and more vibrant lifestyle is achievable.

Richard Sollazzo, M.D.

Dr. Richard Sollazzo is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, geriatric medicine, oncology and sports medicine. In addition to our office in Glen Cove, he has offices in Manhattan where he is the Medical Director of the Manhattan Spine and Sports Therapy Center and Smithtown, New York where he is the CEO of Aging Alternatives. There he designs specific programs for the individual in the areas of nutrition, weight management and exercise.

Dr. Sollazzo is a regular guest on "Path to Wellness" with Dr. Jason I. Pape, DC, CCSP, CACCP, Long Island Cablevision channel 20. He also lectures in schools on the topics of anti-violence, anti-drugs/alcohol and anti-gang.

Natalie Cher, D. O.

Dr. Natalie Cher is board-certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Family Practitioners. Dr. Cher graduated from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then completed an internship at Massapequa General Hospital and residency training in Family Practice at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York. Her dedication to osteopathic medicine is evident through her continued training across the country at seminars focusing on a wide range of treatments and specialties. Dr. Cher is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners and American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. She is a fellow in Anti-aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine.

Robert S. Newman, DC, DACBN, CCN

As a healthcare practitioner, Dr. Newman believes that personalized preventive care is of the utmost importance in helping people achieve their health goals. His education and experience in the healthcare field has enabled him to incorporate a patient-centered approach to chiropractic, clinical nutrition and functional medicine that is tailored to the unique needs of his patients.

Because beliefs, attitudes, and motivations can all play a major role in overall wellness, Dr. Newman examines and includes the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of all of his patients in order to make a more holistic and accurate diagnosis. His devotion to good health is the basis and primary focus of his practice. Dr. Newman values the trust and confidence of his patients with whom he works in partnership for better health.

Dr. Newman has been a Nutritional Consultant at Linchitz Medical Wellness since 2004. He is a Doctor of Chiropractic, a Diplomat of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition, a Certified Clinical Nutritionist and a member of the Foundations of Functional Medicine Diagnosis and Research.

Laureen Callahan, RPA-C

Laureen is a graduate of Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. She holds a Bachelor of Science with a minor in psychology. Laureen also completed her certification in Physician Assistant studies. Her clinical rotations included Surgery, Ob/Gyn, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Long Term Care, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Substance Abuse, Dermatology and Primary Care. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology and the International College of Integrative Medicine. Laureen is certified in Chelation Infusions, ONS Chemotherapy, Biotherapy and Basic & Advanced Life Support.

Aviva Seligman Epstein, RPA-C

A graduate of SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, Aviva graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree and certification in Physician Assistant Studies. She completed 48 weeks of clinical rotations in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Ob/Gyn, Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics, Surgery and Family Medicine. Aviva is NCCPA Board Certified, ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certified, and is a Basic Life Support provider. Prior to relocating to the east coast, Aviva's community service included volunteer work with "Adopt a Sister" and "Adopt a Grandmother" in Los Angeles, California.

Kristina DeMarco, Patient Care Coordinator

As the Patient Care Coordinator, Kristina is the first step in educating potential patients about our practice. A graduate of Nassau Community College in Garden City, New York, Kristina plans on furthering her education in the health care field. She currently holds a certificate from the Jade Academy of Massotherapy and Esthetics. Please contact Kristina with any questions you may have regarding Linchitz Medical Wellness.

Mary-Beth Charno, RN, BSN, HN-BC, OCN

A graduate of Pace University with a Bachelors of Nursing, Mary-Beth is specialty certified as an oncology nurse and is board certified as a holistic nurse, merging the art and science of oncology nursing.

Having been a chemotherapy nurse at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City, Mary-Beth offers her patients expertise in conventional cancer care, while using integrative therapies for symptom management.

Mary-Beth is a 500-hour registered yoga teacher, teaching in diverse settings since 2000. She is also a certified instructor in Breema, a system of gentle bodywork that fosters deep relaxation.

In addition to her role as Head Nurse at Linchitz Medical Wellness, Mary-Beth shares her love of whole foods cooking, plant based eating and the use of essential oils with all of her patients. She is one of the first graduates of the Urban Zen Integrative Therapist program, a creation of Donna Karan, whose focus is to change the current healthcare paradigm to include integrative healing arts in the care of the patient.

Diana Fernandes, RN

A graduate of Nassau Community College in Garden City, New York, Diana has been a Registered Nurse since 2009. She started her career in health care as a Medical Assistant while continuing her education to earn her RN degree. She is a member of the American Nursing Association, the Holistic Nursing Association and is certified in Basic Life Support. Her passion for patient care allows her to take pride not only in providing the most advanced cancer treatments, but also in ensuring excellent personalized patient care and patient education during the entire treatment process.

Nicoletta Rasizzi, RN, BSN

Nicoletta is a graduate of the New York Institute of Technology with a Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing. While at NYIT, she was president of the Student Nurses Association, and completed volunteer work in an outpatient cancer center at Queens Hospital Center in Jamaica, NY. She also completed a research community assessment paper on breast cancer, which was nominated to be presented at the NYIT Research Forum Conference.

Nicoletta was a certified Medical Assistant for 10 years prior to her becoming an RN. She worked for the Laser and Skin Surgery Center in Manhattan for 2 ½ years and assisted in melanoma excisions, MOHS surgery for skin cancer patients and assisted in various laser procedures.

Nicoletta is a member of the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association and is certified in Basic Life Support.

Susana Iannucci, MA

Graduating with honors and top of her class, Susana is a trained Medical Assistant from the Sanford Brown Institute in Garden City, New York. She is also certified in phlebotomy, electrocardiograms, the Heidelberg procedure and bone density scans as well as Basic Life Support.