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Michael Betler, DO  Medical Director and Anupama Kurra, MD, FABPMR

Drs. Mike Betler and Anu Kurra are a husband and wife team of plant-based physicians who are devoted to responsible medicine.

 

Dr Betler's passion is performing osteopathic manipulation to quickly and effectively realign the body to optimal positioning.  He has used OMT on inpatients and outpatients alike to improve posture and musculoskeletal health, resolving pain due to poor alignment or muscle spasm. He treats migraines, sinus issues, irritable bowel syndrome, and many other conditions. He has earned certification in Shockwave Medical Therapy by the International Society for Shockwave Medical Therapy. He is also board certified in lifestyle medicine and has been working in longevity and optimized wellness for Marek Health. He brings this knowledge to the practice to help patients become their best self. Dr. Betler is also a general surgeon and travels to underserved US hospitals for a few days a month to provide emergency care.

Dr. Kurra is a local rehabilitation medicine (physiatry) specialist. Her love for hands-on treatments paired with her desire to keep people active and mobile as they age, brought her to CT Sports Recovery. She focuses on holistic treatments and lifestyle counseling to solve musculoskeletal problems. 

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Dr. Sampino is passionate about treating musculoskeletal injuries and pathologies and helping patients achieve their fitness goals. He specializes in using Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment to help optimize function and help the body heal. Dr. Sampino is board certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. He spent his medical school and residency years focusing on Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Sports Medicine. Dr. Sampino loves teaching and was a chief resident at Eastern Connecticut Health Network Family Medicine Residency Program and went on to precept resident physicians both at this program and Brown University Family Medicine Residency Program. He was also a site coordinator for Osteopathic Medicine at Brown Family Medicine Residency, specifically working with residents to hone their skills in Osteopathic Manipulation. He also loves spending time with his family and playing his guitars as much as possible.

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Dr. Amirah He is a chiropractor based in Fairfield County, CT. Originally from Atlantic City, NJ, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a focus on neuroscience from Rutgers University. While she initially intended to pursue a career in Social Science, her interests took a signifcant turn when she was diagnosed with stage IV Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2014. During her years of treatment, she turned to chiropractic care to help manage her musculoskeletal aches and pains, which are common but poorly understood symptoms of cancer. The collaborative efforts of her oncologist and chiropractor in managing her case motivated her to pursue a meaningful career in healthcare. She graduated from the University of Bridgeport School of Chiropractic Medicine, where she received numerous accolades for her dedication as a student and for her commitment to service. She has since joined the faculty at UB as an Assistant Adjunct Professor of Clinical Sciences. Whether she's in the classroom with students or in the treatment room with patients, she considers it an honor to share her vibrant energy and enthusiasm for chiropractic care. Dr. He is proficient in diversified chiropractic technique, as well as several soft tissue therapies such as Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), myofascial release, and is level I certified in the Stecco Fascial Manipulation technique.

Rochelle has been treating patients for over 25 years. Trained both in TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) and Japanese style acupuncture, she might incorporate, electric-stimulation, cupping, herbal lineaments, medical massage, gua sha, infared heat, and other modalities. Upon graduating from massage school she did additional training to become a certified AMMA therapist, which led her to learning acupuncture. AMMA is based upon the same principles as acupuncture, but without needles. Additionally she has become certified in acupuncture for Orthopedics pain management, auricular (ear), infertility, facial rejuvenation, and more. She graduated from New York College for Wholistic Health, Education, & Research with a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Sciences, and a Master’s of Science in Oriental Medicine. Upon graduating, she travelled to China to do extensive clinical training abroad at Guangzhou TCM University in Guangzhou, China. Assisting and learning from doctors of Chinese medicine who were masters, treating numerous medical conditions. Additionally she studied with the renowned teacher Jeffrey Yuen for a year of Chinese Herbal Medicine which began her studies in herbal medicine. When not treating patients she enjoys working out, playing golf, and gardening.

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