Dr. Anthony Carabasi was born in Cherry Hill, NJ. He completed his undergraduate studies at Rutgers University in Biology and his Doctorate in Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1993. He continued his education through an internship at the Palmer Clinic under the supervision of Dr. E.L. Crowder, Palmer Clinic’s Director, with B.J. Palmer for 25 years. Dr. Carabasi is board certified in New Jersey with over 25 years’ experience within the medical community. He is a founding member of South Jersey Health & Wellness. In addition to his role at our center, he is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, International Chiropractic Association, Association of New Jersey Chiropractors, the Medical Advisory Board of the Lupus Foundation and the Doctors Speakers Bureau, which is a national nonprofit organization whose members are experts in their fields. Dr. Carabasi is passionate about health and wellness and enjoys family activities when he is not at South Jersey Health & Wellness Center. Dr. Gerald Vernon was born in Jersey City, NJ. After completing his training, he continued postgraduate training with emphasis on musculoskeletal medicine, as well as back and joint pain. He has a special interest and has undergone extensive training in the treatment of back and joint disorders using a nonsurgical approach to back, joint, and arthritic pain. He is certified in the use of ultrasound guidance for precise treatment of their condition, as well as diagnostic ultrasounds of the musculoskeletal system. He continues to maintain the status of an Associate Clinical Professor at UMDNJ / Rutgers University. His main focus as Medical Director at South Jersey Health & Wellness Center is to oversee the regenerative (nonsurgical) orthopedic program and to heal, not cover up, injuries and pain by getting to the source of the problem. He is a member of NJOPS, AOA, ACOFF, AAOM, AIUM and APAC. Jessica Johnson was raised in Washington Township, NJ. She obtained a B.S. in PA studies, with a minor in Psychology, as well as M.S. in PA studies from Philadelphia University in 2010. She completed multiple rotations at hospitals and medical offices in Philadelphia and New Jersey. Jessica is a board-certified Physician Assistant in NJ and PA. She previously worked in the city of Philadelphia, working in family medicine and providing in-home care visits for patients. She has over six years’ experience within the medical community and is one of the newest members of the medical team at South Jersey Health & Wellness Center. Jessica is working to expand the primary care portion of the facility. She is compassionate about preventative medicine (cancer screens and health / wellness visits) and is very hands-on with her patients. She has special interests in women’s health, infectious disease and nutrition and obesity medicine.