Penfield Fitness and Racquet Club - This is the fitness club I highly recommend.  It is where I work out regularly.  The facility is outstanding and the staff, from front desk to classes to personal training are top notch! 

If you are interested in more information please call JoAnne Barbetta at the Penfield Racquet Club (585) 586-7777. 

Body Mass Index Calculator - Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.

Your Target Heart Rate - Knowing your target heart rates let you measure your initial fitness level and monitor your progress in a fitness program.

Heart-Healthy Diet- Eating a healthy diet is good for your heart and will help moderate your weight.  Losing weight is good for your health and your spine.



Smoking and Back Pain

Smoking plays an important role in the health of your spine! I am committed to providing my patients with the help they need to quit.

New York State Smoker's Quit Line - An excellent resourse for information on how to quit smoking and for tools to help you quit.

American Cancer Society - I was recently appointed to the Board of Advisors to the Lakes Division of ACS. 

Greater Rochester Area Smoking Cessation Center - A local organization that uses evidence-based resources and programs to assist health care providers in the design and implementation of office-based systems that identify and effectively treat tobacco dependence.



Some General Information Links

New York State Chiropractic Association - I am a Past President of The New York State Chiropractic Association and have been a member since a student in chiropractic college. It is an excellent resource for patents and providers.

Monroe County Legislatue - I have been a member of the legislature since 2005 representing the 15th district.  I currently serve as the Majority Leader.