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  • Since 1982, Cherubino Health Center has helped many thousands of patients with workable alternatives to the pharmaceutically based system under which we live.
  • Our approach is holistic and based on identifying and treating the underlying causes of illness and disease.
  • Our work is based on the knowledge that the body is inherently self-regulating and self-healing.
  • Our nondrug and nonsurgical treatments, therapies and nutritional support protocols have reliably helped improve the quality of life for our patients.
  • Chronic conditions have been mitigated or eliminated, and acute conditions alleviated, as function, health and wellness have been restored.

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  • By identifying the underlying causes of a person’s Conditions and Diseases our doctors are able to recommend treatments that are based on individual needs and not symptoms alone.
  • Treating people, not simply symptoms, is one of the cornerstones of our holistic health approach.
  • As they begin to heal, most people are amazed when their conditions resolve and their symptoms disappear, all without the use of drugs and surgery.

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  • Our treatment and evaluation methods are time-tested and highly effective.
  • All methods are nonforceful, noninvasive, non-pharmaceutical and nonsurgical.
  • We are able to use holistic, alternative, and complementary approaches to healing in order to meet the needs of each individual patient.

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  • At CHC, we have been leading the way since 1982, in progressive Chiropractic, Holistic, Alternative, Complementary, and Functional Medicine.
  • The greatest part of this journey has been fueled by the exceptionally high standards that we have set, attained, and maintained for our doctors and practitioners.

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Whether you are new to chiropractic, holistic, functional, alternative, and complementary healthcare, or simply new to Cherubino Health Center, our Patient Center is available to assist you as well as our current patients.

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  • There is a wealth of information concerning all things holistic on this website.
  • For those who have an interest, we encourage you to take advantage of these resources and explore the content.

Cherubino Health Center Doctors and Practitioners

Active Care

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In order to help patients maintain improvements made during a treatment protocol, rehabilitation is essential. During these sessions, patients will be given sets of exercises in order to meet specific goals. Examples include losing weight, getting stronger, or preventing re-injury. Each session is unique and depends on diagnosis, prognosis, ability, and lifestyle.

Administration: Patient should wear athletic clothing and sneakers, if possible.
Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour

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Biofeedback testing and therapy can be used to improve physical, mental and neurological health.
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Historically it has been utilized in the treatment of conditions such as high blood pressure, migraine headaches and chronic pain.  

With the advent of newer testing equipment, it is now being used in a many situations - from a holistic, whole person perspective.

Drawing of a tree with pink breast cancer awareness bows instead of leavesThe application of alternative medicine and holistic techniques can help the human body replenish, restore and repair healthy tissue while enabling the bodies own immune system to reject unhealthy cancer cells. We are here to help you, whether you're looking for natural techniques that can be used along with a Western medical approach to cancer or as standalone alternative medicine techniques.

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The latest low and non forceful chiropractic care has been a vital part of our approach to health and healing since we began in 1982.

Dr Grace Cherubino performing a treatmentOur state of the art Chiropractic Services are able to successfully treat people with a variety of conditions.

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CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy is a time-tested technique that evaluates and corrects problems related to the craniosacral system. It is a gentle by hand technique that affects the very environment in which the brain and spinal cord function.
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This manual therapy encourages the body’s natural healing mechanisms to improve the operation of the central nervous system, relieve the negative effects of stress, improve overall health and strengthen the body’s immune system. 

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EMI - Electro Magnetic Imaging is a non-invasive testing method of evaluating meridian and nerve function that combines core Chinese Medicine principles with modern Neuro-physiology.
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EMI helps provide information about the underlying causes of symptoms and conditions. At Cherubino Health Center we have been utilizing EMI evaluation since the 1990s as part of our holistic testing.

All testing and evaluations now utilize the latest AcuGraph equipment and computer technology.

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Your doctor recommends specific examinations based on your personal health history, presenting symptoms and your individual needs.

We recommend that you wear loose fitting clothing in preparation for your examination(s).

  • Physical examination – measures important vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, etc.
  • Spinal examination – specifically checks for any abnormalities in spinal movement and ranges of motion. It is also concerned with balance posture and spinal alignment.
  • Neurological examination – tests nervous system function including motor and sensory skills, balance and coordination reflexes, etc.
  • Orthopedic examination – provides in depth evaluation of the muscular and skeletal systems. Oftentimes used in conjunction with neurologic and physical exams orthopedic examination includes range of motion testing, palpation to determine tenderness, muscle tone, muscle balance and joint movement.
  • Regional examination – is applicable in situations where a specific area such as wrist, neck, shoulder, elbow or knee needs to be examined.

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The foundation of modern chiropractic care is an evidence-based orthopedic and neurological screening examination.

These examinations are designed to rule out red flag conditions and ultimately elucidate which tissue is primarily responsible for the patient’s current condition.

At Cherubino Health Center we take a whole body, holistic testing approach to orthopedic and neurologic testing and evaluations.

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Expressive Arts Psychotherapy

Help, through empowerment, creativity and psychoanalysis, to become your best possible self.

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Flexion Distraction Technique (F&D)
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Developed by Dr. James Cox, this technique is based on decades of research about disc, nerve, and joint physiology. (For research articles, refer to their website coxtechnic.com)

As a chiropractic technique, its primary focus is to restore motion to the spine in order to allow the involved structures to heal. This is most applicable to conditions like spinal stenosis, disc derangement/herniation, segmental joint dysfunction, and radicular pathologies.

Administration: Patients remain fully clothed. A specialized table is used by the doctor to deliver intermittent traction, flexion, extension, and lateral flexion to the cervical and/or lumbar spine. The physician will operate the table differently during each visit.
This therapeutic option is always performed attended—the table does nothing automated. Patient is normally positioned prone, but may be side-lying depending on the situation.
Duration: 10 to 20 minutes.

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Sensitivities to various foods can contribute to a variety of health problems.

At Cherubino Health Center, we have found Holistic Testing with PRA is an efficient and cost-effective way of identifying many of these problems.

Find out more about PRA testing and evaluations: (Learn More)

Guasha is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) healing method that can be used to improve specific physiological functions. A handheld smooth edged tool is used to positively affect nerve points, trigger points, acupuncture / meridian points, tendons, muscles, ligaments, etc. Guasha Tool for nerve point treatment


Since the use of Guasha is indicated in many situations unique to a particular patient, our practitioners will gladly explain the use of this technique on an individual basis.

Administration: Patient may sit or lie on a treatment table. Fully clothed.
Duration: 1-5 minutes often used in conjunction with another technique.

Here are brief descriptions with photos of Handheld Acupuncture and Nerve Point devices: (All are noninvasive)

The Pointer Plus device is one of the most widely used electroacupuncture and nerve point stimulation devices now being used worldwide. These units provide a safe and comfortable way of effectively treating, stimulating, activating or calming the body's nervous system.

Electroacupuncture and nerve point stimulator

Administration: Patient may sit or lie on a table. Fully clothed.
Duration: seconds or minutes, usually in conjunction with another technique


AcuPen / AcuPen with Laser -  these devices are used as an alternative to a pointer plus (described above) and can achieve similar and different results depending on the specific needs of the patient.

Electroacupuncture and nerve point stimulator

Administration: Patient may sit or lie on a table. Fully clothed.
Duration: seconds or minutes, usually in conjunction with other techniques


Tsubo - Tsubo is a battery operated vibrating device with magnetic qualities that can be used to assist numerous techniques such as Pulse Energy Technique and Chiropractic adjustments. It encourages oxygenation of tissues through improved blood supply, lymph drainage and anti-inflammatory facilitation. It also has a positive effect on the sensory nervous system.

Tsubo magnetic vibrating vibrating therapy tool

Administration: Patient may sit or lie on a table. Fully clothed.
Duration: seconds or minutes, usually in conjunction with another technique


Tei-Shin -  A Tei-Shin is a spring activated device for treating and / or locating trigger points, nerve points, acupoints, and ear (auricular) points. It is most often used as an adjunct therapy to assist other forms of treatment.

Tei-Shin spring activated device used as assistive therapy

Administration: Patient may sit or lie on a table. Fully clothed.
Duration: seconds or minutes, usually in conjunction with another technique



Of all the conditions we treat at Cherubino Health Center, headaches, and especially migraines, are among the most damaging of conditions to our patients’ lives.Female with headache holding head

Our techniques are holistic, whole body oriented, evidence informed and highly effective. For well over 90% of our patients, headaches have become a thing of the past.

The diagnostic process is based on individual patient needs:

  • Complete Health History (to evaluate diet/lifestyle triggers) (Visit "Your First Visit" Page)
  • Neurological Screening
  • Review of available imaging/test results
  • Recommendations for further testing and evaluation, if needed (Neurological examination, EMI - Electro Magnetic Imaging Orthopedic examination, PRA, etc.) More information is available on this pull down menu.

Our Headache Evaluation and CHC Headache Protocol, are both appropriate for the evaluation and treatment of all levels of headaches from mild to the most severe types of headaches.

Our evidence informed diagnosis and treatment methods have enabled patients to completely eliminate or reduce the frequency and intensity of their headaches to the point where they can manage their lives, reducing the anxiety associated with recurrent headaches.

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Intensive care programs are an effective method of holistic treatment for a variety of conditions where nerve based imbalances and sensory integration issues are involved.woman doctor in white lab coat pink ipad 2

They are designed to elicit a positive change in both sensory and motor nervous system function in a brief period of time.

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At Cherubino Health Center a homeopathic medicine approach is most often used in conjunction with other treatments and therapies but may also be used as a stand-alone technique.
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We use various forms of homeopathic testing including pulse reflex analysis, applied kinesiology, EMI evaluation and applied reflex analysis to help determine a person’s homeopathic medicine needs.

Pulse Reflex Analysis is especially useful in helping identify the potential benefits and effects of specific homeopathy remedies based on a patient’s individual needs.
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Low-level (light) laser therapy (LLLT) therapy is successfully being used worldwide to treat a variety of conditions. At Cherubino Health Center, (CHC) we have been successfully using LLLT as a therapy since the mid 1990s. Originally used as a way of treating acupuncture and nerve points, we are now using this highly effective means of treatment for a wide range of conditions and symptoms. We have found it to be highly effective as an stand alone as well as adjunctive therapy in a number of circumstances that we see on a daily basis.

LLLT (Low Level (light) Laser Therapy, effects and usage:

  • Anti-inflammatory effect
  • Pain relief
  • Swelling and edema reduction
  • Restoration of function
  • Neuritis, Neuropathy
  • Skin conditions
  • Hair restoration
  • Acupuncture and Meridian point treatment
  • Poor circulation
  • Tendonitis
  • Wound healing
  • Disc problems

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Low Frequency Electrical Stimulation

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The use of very low electrical current is an excellent preparatory technique in cases where long-standing nerve impulse deficiency and muscular tension are present. This technique is helpful in resetting the timing of localized areas of the nervous system.

Rubberized carbon pads are moistened with a water-based hypoallergenic gel are applied to areas over spinal nerves. The procedure is completely painless and may not even be perceptible since most patients require sub-threshold stimulation.

Administration: Patient may sit or lie on a table. Fully clothed.

Duration: 5 to 15 minutes, usually in conjunction with another technique

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Moist Heat: Hydrocollator moist heat pad Gray with blue trimHot packs / Hydrocollator Heat Pads, that are filled with silicone sand and heated in temperate controlled hot water) are used to reduce muscle tension, pain, and congestion. When used therapeutically in our office, this therapy also promote blood circulation, decrease inflammation, and heighten lymphatic drainage.

Ice: Immediately following traumatic injury, cold packs can favorably influence excess blood flow to muscles and other tissues.

Administration: Patient may be seated on a chair or seated or lying on a table, fully clothed.
Duration: 5 to 15 minutes, usually in conjunction with another technique

These soft tissue techniques are use in concert with either Pulse Energy Technique, Flexion-Distraction technique, or another chiropractic manipulative technique. They are designed to release contracted/ dysfunctional muscle fibers. In nearly any joint dysfunction situation, the surrounding soft tissue is affected, and therefore, needs to be released through this gentle technique.

Administration: Patient may sit or lie on a treatment table. Fully clothed.
Duration: Several to 15 minutes, usually in conjunction with another technique

Needle free acupuncture techniques, are now being used worldwide as a replacement for more traditional needle based approaches. At CHC we have pioneered the use of these approaches, since the mid 1990s.
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These techniques are highly effective and are capable of outperforming needle based approaches on a consistent basis. In addition, needle free approaches are better suited when treating children, pets, and patients with an aversion to needles.

Electro Acupuncture

Electro Acupuncture utilizes specialized instruments that are capable of treating specific acupuncture and nerve points on the body with small (milliamp/microamp) electrical impulses. Learn More

Laser Acupuncture

Laser acupuncture is one of the most effective forms of Chinese Meridian Therapy available. This advanced form of needle free acupuncture is safe as well as painless and delivers predictable physiological changes. Learn More

 


N.E.T. (Neuro Emotional Technique)

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N.E.T. is a chiropractic technique designed to address neurological imbalances as they relate to unresolved stress. This is achieved through the use of Spinal corrections and/or Acupuncture pulse points.

Research in neuroscience has indicated a clear connection between emotions and our physiological reactions to stress. Unresolved emotional stress can result in physical symptoms such as migraines, GI problems, fatigue, sleep disturbances, depression, anxiety, and lower back pain, etc..

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Neuromuscular reeducation is a treatment / therapy consisting of a series of therapeutic techniques that are designed to restore and maximize function of nerves and muscles.
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The practitioner focuses on movement, balance, coordination, kinesiological awareness / sense as well as utilizing proprioception awareness and rebalancing.

Administration: Patient should wear comfortable clothing and footwear, if possible.
Duration:  on average 10 to 30 minutes (highly dependent on patient needs)

Our physicians have specialized training in terms of nutritional planning and education. Each of their nutritional sessions can be focused based on patient-assigned goals. Some examples include anti-inflammatory diet, toxicity, detoxification, weight management, and detecting and minimizing food sensitivities.
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These sessions are heavily research based and include practical steps to implement changes.

Administration: Patient and physician sit at a desk. Both may take notes, but either way the patient will be emailed a summary of the session.
Duration: 30 min - 1.5 hours

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All of our treatment and evaluation methods are nonforceful and noninvasive. Our years of experience in successfully treating thousands of patients, have led us to the selection and development of highly effective methods that are capable of identifying and correcting many conditions at their root causes. 

At the heart of holistic, alternative and integrative medicine is the issue of cause and effect.

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We use the latest techniques in Meridian Therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical Nutrition, Homeopathy, Herbology, Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. The use of holistic, alternative and integrative medicine continues to grow in this country and around the world. It does so for good reason; it is not only highly effective but also remarkably safe.

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PET – Pulse Energy Technique

PET combines nonforceful Chiropractic principles with those of Acupuncture, Meridian Therapy, and Bioenergetics. With the use of this technique, areas of imbalance and deficiency in the body’s nervous system are identified and corrected.

Dr. Ron Cherubino demonstrating PET Pulse Energy Technique and Second Medical University Shanghai China

Light finger pressure is applied to points adjacent to the spinal column, on the cranium and specific nerve pathways. Treatment with Pulse Energy Technique results in improved nervous system function, and is capable of bringing about permanent correction of the underlying causes of many diseases.

Administration: Patients remain fully clothed. Technique is most often performed with the patient in a prone position or seated, facing away from the attending physician.
Duration: 5 to 15 minutes

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Pulse Reflex Analysis, PRA, is a state-of-the-art energy-based technique that is designed to identify a person’s unique nutritional needs through digital pulse analysis. 

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Areas of bio-electrical imbalance are also identified by the use of advanced applied kinesiology, which uses gentle resistance of various muscle groups in combination with reflex and pulse point testing.

Pulse Reflex Analysis (PRA) nutrition testing yields specific information concerning meridians, nerve pathways and associated organ systems. The system also includes indicators for food and environmental sensitivities.

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Based on examination findings as well as the use of other test results, special radiographic studies may be ordered including plain film Xray, MRI, or CT scans.

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Reading Tutoring Intervention

Let’s work together to banish reading dread and enjoy the world of words! Linda Cherubino preparing for a reading tutoring student

We communicate with our world largely through reading. Reading does not have to be an ordeal! My reading tutoring students have fun not only while learning how to read – or while improving their reading – but also as they learn how to navigate our “information age” in ways that best suit them.

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We have direct working relationships with numbers of holistic testing laboratories on the leading edge of saliva, blood, urine and hair analysis. Some of these holistic labs operate locally, while others are located across the country.

The need for this kind of holistic testing is determined on an individual basis depending on specific patient needs and can greatly inform your individualized care plan.

For example, blood tests viewed holistically through Cherubino Health Center can be valuable in reaching the most accurate diagnosis possible.

And holistic testing in general helps to identify and quantify conditions at their root cause.

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There are a variety of services and treatments that can be effectively performed from a distance.


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(Initial consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Psychotherapy Sessions, etc.)

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The Body Electric – Overcoming Disease and Restoring Your Health

“Recent discoveries in the fields of cell biology and physics have definitively confirmed that the human body is indeed energy-based.”…

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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, (tDCS) works by using low current electrical stimulation to the brain and central nervous system. It has been shown to improve and enhance neurological function, and help regulate neurotransmitters including serotonin, and is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that uses low electrical impulses. It is currently being used in the treatment of conditions ranging from anxiety, depression and other nervous system related conditions.

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This technique is a noninvasive, safe, effective, and painless brain stimulation treatment that uses a constant, low intensity electrical current to improve the function of specific parts of the brain for people suffering from a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Cognitive deficits
  • Speech problems
  • Sensory motor conditions
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Post stroke
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Movement disorders
  • Sleep disorders
  • Nervous system conditions
  • Tinitus
  • Other neurologically based conditions

Administration: Patient may sit in a chair or sit or lie on a table. fully clothed. Electrical contact pads are typically placed on the head, most often on the temples.

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Duration: 5 to 15 minutes, often in conjunction with another technique.


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