Dr. John J. Marchese Jr., D.C. |
Dr. John Marchese founded Highlands Chiropractic and Sports Therapy in 1999, which later became the present day Marchese Sports Therapy. The practice of chiropractic and the initiation of sports medicine practices within a unique practice were the goal and are still achieved daily within the everyday operations of patient care at the facility. Dr. Marchese uses a combination of techniques based in the sciences, including biomechanics, kinesiology, neurology and human physiology. This coupled with the application of restoratives/corrective therapeutic exercise and the latest physiotherapeutic modalities makes the care rendered at the clinic innovative, fun and most important of all...highly effective.
Dr. Marchese obtained his doctorate in 1996 from Palmer College of Chiropractic. Dr. Marchese played for the ice hockey team (a bit of a mucker) and got the chance to work with the US Olympic team coaches as a Sports Injury Department intern. Previously, 1992 Dr. Marchese obtained his BS in Physical Education in the Exercise Science and Cardiac Rehabilitation from the University of Rhode Island where he played for the URI Rams Football team (again a bit of a mucker). Dr. Marchese obtained his CCSP (certified chiropractic sports physician) certification in 1999 and continued through the Diplomat Program for the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. Other certifications previously held include a CSCS from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), multiple soft issue and adjusting technique certifications including Active Release Technique, Muscle Activation Technique, Clinical Kinesiology and many more.
Dr. Marchese enjoys a diverse patient base which ranges from the professional athletes to the neurologically compromised (MS, Parkinson's etc...) Either way all patients are treated with the same directed and innovative care which has become the standard at the clinic and will never be compromised.
In addition to his clinical practice Dr. Marchese also lectures locally and throughout the country on topics including but not limited to soft tissue techniques, strength and conditioning, therapeutic exercise and rehabilitative strategies amongst others.
Dr. Marchese resides in Melrose with his wife Kristen.
As the basis of his chiropractic practice, Dr. Morgan combines a deep understanding of human functional biomechanics with excellent diagnostic skills and a unique combination of manual and movement based corrective therapies. This clinical approach allows for the prescription of innovative, functionally based strategies in the treatment of a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
Dr. Morgan obtained his doctorate degree in 1995 with honors from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, and his baccalaureate degree in 1990 from Westfield State College. In 1999, he was awarded certification status as a Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) by the American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians. He continued his post-doctorate education from 1999 through 2001, and served as chairperson of the Sports Physician Diplomate Program offered by the National University of Health Sciences. Additionally, in 2001 he was certified as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA).
In 2005, Dr. Morgan accepted a faculty assignment within the Exercise and Health Sciences department at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Dr. Morgan instructs courses in subjects including Kinesiology, Strength & Conditioning, Conditioning for Performance and Applied Biomechanics. He has lectured for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and has had articles published in magazine, newsprint and electronic formats.
The American Association of Cycling Team Doctors (AACTD) granted Dr. Morgan Elite membership status in 2007 in recognition of his professional training and his past experience working with professional cycling teams and for his continued commitment to the sport at the local level.
Dr. Morgan is a former partner and owner of Norfolk County Chiropractic and Sports Medicine in Medfield, MA. In 2007, he moved into private practice at Marchese Sports Therapy of Woburn, MA. Dr. Morgan resides in Holliston, MA, with his two daughters.
Dr. Laura Jansen joined Marchese Sports Therapy in June of 2008 after graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, California. She graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors, Class Salutatorian, and was the recipient of the Sports Council Intern of the Year award. Prior to chiropractic school, she received a Bachelor of Science degree from Boston University's School of Management and a minor in biology. As an avid cyclist, runner, skier and former collegiate soccer player, health and fitness are an integral part of her life and how she approaches her practice. She is a full-body certified Active Release Technique (A.R.T �) provider and utilizes a variety of chiropractic techniques, therapeutic exercise, strength and conditioning protocols and soft tissue therapies in order to optimize patient recovery and performance.
At 33 years of age, Kristen has dedicated many years to the field of strength and conditioning, both as a basketball player and a coach. Kristen not only, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from the University of Maine, Orono; but also, played Division 1 basketball for the Black Bears for 4 years. While at UMaine, she was a member of the America East All-Conference Academic team and the All-Conference Women's Basketball Team. She was ranked 3rd in the country for three-point field goal percentage and also holds the record at UMaine for most three-pointers in a game(7), tying it three times in one season. During her senior year at University of Maine she was named a Strength and Conditioning All American, an honor only given to a select number of athletes in the country.
Upon graduation, Kristen took a job working part-time at Mike Boyles' Strength and Conditioning, a private strength and conditioning/personal training business in Winchester, Massachusetts. During this time, she played professional basketball for "Team Esquiera" in Esquiera, Portugal and then was drafted to play for the Springfield Spirit of the National Women's Basketball League. Upon retiring from basketball, Kristen began working at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning full-time. During her seven years of employment there, she trained several professional athletes from every sport, as well as countless college, high school, and junior high school athletes. Kristen also worked with many adults in the group setting, as well as the personal training setting, helping them achieve their fitness goals and prevent injury. During her last three years at Boyles' she was in charge of the rehabilitation/reconditioning group, where she helped to progress young athletes and everyday people, back from injury to their sports or everyday activities. Kristen also took a job as the head strength and conditioning coach for the Boston Breakers of the National Women's Professional Soccer League. While training the Breakers she had the honor of coaching some Olympic soccer players such as Kristine Lilly, Kate Sombrero, and Tracy Ducar.
Over the past six years, Kristen has worked alongside her husband at Marchese Sports Therapy, and been in charge of the personal training and nutrition. She co-authored "The De-evolution of Footwear", with Dr. John, an article discussing foot biomechanics. Kristen has had a thriving personal training business at Marchese Sports Therapy, where she works with clients on preventing injury through functional training exercises, good nutrition, and overall healthy lifestyle. Over the past four years, Kristen has been the assistant basketball coach for the Melrose High School Lady Red Raiders. She was a member of the Medford High School Mustang Hall of Fame Board for three years, and also speaks periodically to young athletes in the Boston Area about the essence of hard work in the academic and athletic arena.
Recently, Kristen graduated from the Natural Gourmet Institute of Health and Culinary Arts, located in New York City. There she completed the chef's training program as well as expanding her knowledge of the effects of food on health and nutrition. She currently is working on a nutritional and lifestyle counseling business and just started a blog for foodies with restaurant critiques of local and non-local restaurants. She also has small food production business, "Blondies Gourmet", which emphasizes making healthy food delicious. She specializes in raw vegan, organic, and gluten-free foods and health-based cooked foods.
Looking for the best places to eat, cooking and exercise tips? Check out Kristen's blog at Blondie's Gourmet
Peter received his Master's Degree in Movement and Dance from The Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts, Plovdiv, Bulgaria and his massage certification from The Muscular Therapy Institute/Cortiva Institute, Boston MA. As a professional dancer throughout high school and college, Peter became interested in injury prevention and alternative medicine after suffering two serious leg and hip injuries.
Peter's fitness and muscular therapy experience includes 5 years with WAVE Health & Fitness, where he worked as an assistant manager, massage therapist, and personal trainer. He implemented exercise programs for his clients and taught various fitness classes such as Total Body Conditioning, Full Body Stretch, Spinning, Yoga and Body Pump. In his 5 years as a chiropractic assistant, Peter developed stretching and strengthening programs for patients with acute and chronic pain issues. In his spare time Peter teaches dance and directs his own dance company.
These experiences gave him an excellent base for pursuing a career in fitness and exercise. Peter's unique style of bodywork utilizes a combination of fitness training, massage therapy, and body movement therapy. He focuses his work on the treatment and prevention of acute and chronic pain, due to injury, postural distortion and athletic training. Peter strongly believes in empowering his clients with the knowledge of why there is a need to implement exercise, bodywork, body awareness and taking an active role in changing and improving their lifestyles. He has worked with a wide range of clients from the top executives to computer professional, young athletes and construction workers. Peter's clients have seen remarkable success that may have once been deemed unchangeable.
Ned is the newest member of the Marchese Sports Therapy team. He is very excited and honored to be amongst such professionals.
While working for a local non-profit organization, Ned began his career in Health, teaching a class on the effects of Exercise and Relapse Prevention. Although having participated in Football, Wrestling, Track, and Tennis throughout his youth and young adult years, he never really considered himself an "Athlete". It was not until he went back to school, that he received a new affinity for health and wellness. While taking classes toward a Health Sciences Degree in Orlando FL, he decided to attend the National Personal Training Institute's Career Diploma Program. The program gave him the opportunity for clinical work, training around 80 individuals over the span of 5 months. He completed the program in January of '06. Upon completion, he moved back to this area and began working for a one on one personal training franchise, which is where he stayed employed for 5.5 years.
During this time Ned became involved in organized lifting, training in Olympic lifting and competing in Power lifting. Ned has a combined (natural) best in the big three lifts of 1100lbs weighing in at 171lbs at the time. He has a serious passion for strength work, and nothing excites him more than seeing someone make a personal best in a chosen lift or event! This definitely shines through in his unique training style, where he incorporates movement borrowed from Power lifting, Olympic lifting, Strongman/awkward object lifting and Creative Human Movement. It is never a dull moment training with Ned!
Ned is currently accepting clients for one on one training, small and large-group-training, and nutritional consultation. He is very excited to help you reach all of your Fitness and Nutritional goals!