Spine Wellness Center

We believe neck and back ailments should be treated in a comprehensive, holistic way that combines traditional care options - neurological care, pain management and physical therapy – with nutritional counseling, mental health care, yoga, acupuncture, meditation and massage.

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Spine care is complex, and we look at the most conservative treatment first. Our team believes that by optimizing our overall health and wellness, we can often avoid need for surgery. Sometimes, however, surgery becomes the best option. At that point, we focus on the least invasive approach, knowing that good general health improves surgical recovery.

80%

of the population will experience back pain at some time in their lives.
16 million

adults (8% of all adults) experience persistent or chronic back pain, and as a result are limited in certain everyday activities.
264 million

lost workdays in one year—that’s two work days for every full-time worker in the country due to back pain.

Meet our Team

In keeping with our holistic approach to your spine care, our team is made up of diverse providers, many of whom are leaders in their field. The team approaches your care in a collaborative way to bring you the greatest benefit. Members include:

Physical therapists who specialize in spine care

Michel DeVos, (BSc) PT
Physical Therapist

(view Michel's bio)

James Del Rio, EP
Exercise Physiologist

(view James' bio)

Akira Do, PT, MS
Physical Therapist

Akira Do
(view Akira's bio)

Johanna Fisher, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Physical Therapist

(view Johanna's bio)

Michael Gans, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Physical Therapist

(view Michael's bio)

Jamie Griffin, PT, DPT, CSCS, FDN 1
Physical Therapist

(view Jamie's bio)

Austin Jones, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

(view Austin's bio)

Rebecca Missimer, PT, DPT, NCS, Neuro-IFRAH, CBIS
Physical Therapist

(view Rebecca's bio)

Integrative medicine practitioners offering yoga, massage and mindfulness sessions

Dean Choksi, LAc
Acupuncture

Lynne Camera, RN, CNRN, HC
Reiki

Health Psychology

Valeria Martinez-Kaigi, PhD

Pain Medicine

Tyler Mammone, APRN

Nutrition

Melissa Keeney, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES

(view Melissa's Facebook page)

Research

Nabil Matmati, PhD
Research Director

Spine Wellness Center
300 Post Road West Suite 102
Westport, CT 06880
Get Directions

203.332.1949

In an emergency, call 911

Open Today Until 4:30 PM

Monday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday Contact us for business hours
Sunday Contact us for business hours

About This Location

We believe neck and back ailments should be treated in a comprehensive, holistic way that combines traditional care options - neurological care, pain management and physical therapy – with nutritional counseling, mental health care, yoga, acupuncture, meditation and massage. Spine care is complex, and we look at the most conservative treatment first. Our team believes that by optimizing our overall health and wellness, we can often avoid need for surgery. Sometimes, however, surgery becomes the best option. At that point, we focus on the least invasive approach, knowing that good general health improves surgical recovery.