Emily Forman, MS,L.Ac., 
Licensed Acupuncturist

Emily is nationally certified by the NCCAOM as a Diplomat of Acupuncture.  She is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) in New York and New Jersey under the Board of Medical Examiners and additionally maintains certification as a Japanese Hari practitioner.  Forman has been practicing acupuncture since 1997.
Emily was born in Princeton and raised in Cranbury, NJ where she attended the Cranbury School and then went on to the Peddie School.  During her elementary and high school years her love of Eastern Medicine was sparked as she shared in her Grandfather's success in healing from prostate cancer under the direction and care of Traditional Chinese Medical Doctors.
She attended Gettysburg College where she focused on global environmental concerns and graduated with a degree in Environmental Science.  She was graced with the opportunity to travel around the world and be immersed in a variety of Asian countries and cultures, greatly solidifying her love of the East.
She then pursued a Masters in Oriental Medicine from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in Santa Fe, NM and began putting her gifts, talents, and love of healing to work.  She continued learning with Native American healers and Japanese teacher, Koei Kuwahara after IICM.  For 8 years she enjoyed the incredible teachers and mountains of Northern New Mexico until 2006 when she returned to the East Coast.  After working and gaining additional experience in Manhattan with a Japanese healing practice, she has returned to her home of Cranbury to give back to her roots in the town and community that she dearly loves.

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Andrew Lee, L.Ac           
Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist

Growing up as a young child, Andrew was fortunate to be part of family with an oriental medicine background. His grand father was an oriental medicine doctor in Korea and he grew up in the family clinic. Even though he was very young, he was able to watch and observe how the medicine worked. The smell of the herbs cooking and the sounds of the patients coming in and out of the office still resonate in his early memories. “I believe this experience helped me to where I am now and will continue to be a positive influence in my practice”.

He graduated from Boston University with Bachelors in Health Sciences and then went on to receive a Masters of Oriental Medicine at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City. He is currently enrolled full-time in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at UMDNJ-NEWARK and plans to graduate in year 2012. He has been practicing for the last year and a half in a dynamic acupuncture clinic with patients ranging from infertility, pain management, allergies, and stress management.  “I have a passionate attitude in engaging with patients and guiding them to better physical, mental, and spiritual health. I am looking forward to being part of Innovative Wellness Center and developing new relationships”.

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Michele Berger, RD
Registered Dietitian
Certified in Adult and Adolescent Weight Management

Michele Berger, RD graduated from Montclair State University in 1999 with a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics. She continued her education participating in a competitive nine month internship in a clinical, outpatient and food service setting. She began her experience as a clinical Registered Dietitian at Virtua Health hospital system in Southern New Jersey for three years. She then transferred to the outpatient setting and designed a medically based weight loss center for the hospital. In 2003 she completed all requirements and became nationally certified in adult weight management. After moving to Central New Jersey in 2005 she continued her experience by joining the Family Medicine Residency Practice for CentraState hospital system.
In 2006 she decided to create Nutrition Solutions, LLC located in the Innovative Wellness Center and offer a broad spectrum of nutrition services to the community. Nutrition Solutions offers weight loss and nutrition education programs based on Medgem metabolism testing and Body Composition analysis. In 2007 Michele completed all requirements and became nationally certified in adolescent weight management. Due to high demand, in 2009 Nutrition Solutions expanded with the addition of a second location in Elite fitness & sports located in Manalapan.

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Amanda Straley, MS RD

Amanda Straley comes to us from Poughkeepsie, New York. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science from East Carolina University (2002). She went on to further her career by entering into the Dietetic Internship Program at Teachers College of Columbia University. Ms. Straley successfully completed the program (2004), and began working as a RD for Sodexo Healthcare Services. Furthermore, Amanda went on to complete her Masters of Science in Applied Physiology and Nutrition from Teachers College of Columbia University (2006).

Amanda has spent the last five years working for the Sodexo Corporation as a Registered Dietitian in Queens, NY and a Clinical Nutrition Manager in Mountainside, NJ and Hightstown. At Sodexo, Ms. Straley has educated over 1000 patients in regards to diabetes, cholesterol, renal disease, hypertension, and weight management. Also, she produced elementary nutrition education material over the last year that represented fruits and vegetables for the Lakewood, NJ school district. Amanda received her Certification in Adult Weight Management (2007), and also implemented a Sports Nutrition Program for high school and college bound athletes. She was a member of the original panel for ACL Prevention in Female Athletes and participated in presentations on various sports nutrition topics.

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Angela Mele-Craig, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist

Angela is a licensed Message Therapist from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy.  She also has training in deep tissue, Swedish trigger point, sports, pre-natal, and stress release messages. Angela graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a degree in Sociology in 1991, where she was a member of the women’s basketball team. She is the all-time leading scorer and the proud holder of various awards and recognitions. Angela was inducted in the Western Connecticut Hall of Fame in 2004. After graduating, she played basketball in a professional league in Sweden. She then coached for a few years before working in a physical therapy office, which was instrumental in her decision to pursue a career as a massage therapist.

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Melissa Ubl, CMT
Certified Massage Therapist

Melissa Ubl, a Massage Therapist and Physical Therapist Aide originally from Edison, New Jersey, is a student at Middlesex County College studying radiology. My passion for massage stems from a scare of cervical cancer when I was eighteen and my mother who was in a bad car accident which left her disabled and dependent on pain medications. I wanted a better quality of life for her and believed that touch can heal a lot of pain and other health issues naturally.
I practice mostly deep tissue, trigger point therapy, sports therapy including stretching, prenatal/postpartum, and Swedish massage. I have been practicing medical massage since 2005 and in 2009 I decided to return to school for radiology so that I can take my career to another level and work with patients going through radiation therapy for cancer. I have seen how my touch helps bring a sense of calm to people and lowers their pain so I feel that people who are going through a rough time such as cancer could use someone who can not only administering their treatment, but make them feel great and keep their spirits high.

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Denise Jobes, CMT
Certified Massage Therapist

Denise has graduated from the Institute for Massage Therapy- Red Bank, NJ campus in 2009. She is proficient in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Foot Relexology, Reiki, Myofascial and Medical massage modalities. She has also studied Myofascial Release at the American Institute of Alternative Medicine. She is happy to be part of the team here at Innovative Wellness as she enjoys helping others through massage therapy.
When not working as a therapist, you can find her on stage- as performing in musical theater is her true passion.

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Donna Mezzina, RYT, CYT
Certified Yoga Instructor

Donna has been practicing Yoga for 6 years.  She has practiced Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow and Sivananda with many great teachers. As her love for yoga grew, Donna developed a desire to teach it. She completed the Yoga Teacher Training program in Hatha Yoga at the Inner Light Yoga Center, a Yoga Alliance registered training program. This program emphasizes the strong traditional lineage of yoga brought over from India by followers of Master Sivananda. 
While studying, she discovered many avenues of Yoga from breath awareness to meditation.  Donna brings her experience in various yoga styles to create a welcoming class for everyone. She shares her down to earth, and easy going style by bringing an exchange of energy between people with an emphasis on balance and alignment.  She feels that finding inner peace and serenity is the greatest gift a teacher can give.

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Bob Ambrosini, CPT
Certified Personal Trainer

Bob is a certified Personal Fitness Trainer accredited through the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). As a globally recognized certification organization across 73 countries, AFAA has been granted affiliate status with the National Board of Fitness Examiners (NBFE) and is a member of the National Organization of Competency Assurance (NOCA). Bob has developed the first Strength Training and Wellness programs for the Monroe Twp Recreation Department. These creative programs reflect his commitment to health and fitness for clients of all ages and fitness levels.

Bob’s mission statement is simple:
"Demonstrate (as a role model), educate (as a subject matter expert), instruct (as a teacher) and become a trusted advisor (as a friend) to my clients with regard to their health and well-being"

Working with a fitness professional can make all the difference in your ability to reach your health and fitness goals.  The accountability, motivation and education that Bob will provide is a valuable tool to improve your overall health and wellness.