Meet Our Doctors
Jason Queiros, DC received his Bachelor's degree from Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania and attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida where he received his D.C. As a passionate, patient-oriented chiropractor, Dr. Queiros believes in a holistic approach to health, healing and lifestyle. He stays abreast of findings affecting chiropractic, nutrition, physical rehabilitation and other wellness therapies by attending continuing education courses and seminars, as well as reading and researching extensively.
Dr. Q's specialized training in Cox flexion-distraction technique, Graston myofacial release and other modalities and chiropractic adjusting techniques allows him to provide the most thorough and innovative treatment to his patients. Before relocating to the Norwalk location, he had been practicing in Stamford for over 7 years and most recently named one of Fairfield County's top chiropractors by CTNow readers' poll.
Originally from Wilton, he now resides in Fairfield with his wife Brianna, daughters Gwyneth & Amelia, and son Wesley. He enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, and living an active & healthy lifestyle. In his free time he plays sports, exercises, and enjoys the outdoors.
Dr. Q is a member of the American Chiropractic Association as well as the Connecticut Chiropractic Association. He is a Certified Exercise Strength & Conditioning Specialist, certified in Graston technique, and is certified as a Chiropractic Sports Medicine Specialist (C.C.S.M.S.). He has also been quoted in Redbook Magazine, Men's Fitness and Forbes online; in articles regarding proper work ergonomics, posture, and corrective exercise.
Dr. Q's specialized training in Cox flexion-distraction technique, Graston myofacial release and other modalities and chiropractic adjusting techniques allows him to provide the most thorough and innovative treatment to his patients. Before relocating to the Norwalk location, he had been practicing in Stamford for over 7 years and most recently named one of Fairfield County's top chiropractors by CTNow readers' poll.
Originally from Wilton, he now resides in Fairfield with his wife Brianna, daughters Gwyneth & Amelia, and son Wesley. He enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, and living an active & healthy lifestyle. In his free time he plays sports, exercises, and enjoys the outdoors.
Dr. Q is a member of the American Chiropractic Association as well as the Connecticut Chiropractic Association. He is a Certified Exercise Strength & Conditioning Specialist, certified in Graston technique, and is certified as a Chiropractic Sports Medicine Specialist (C.C.S.M.S.). He has also been quoted in Redbook Magazine, Men's Fitness and Forbes online; in articles regarding proper work ergonomics, posture, and corrective exercise.
Aaron Suh, DC is a graduate of the University of Bridgeport School of Chiropractic. It was there he learned the importance of patient-centered care and to view symptoms as part of the bigger picture of human health. He also believes in the conservative treatment of health problems and allowing the body to heal itself with treatment, as opposed to solely relying on invasive procedures or pharmaceuticals. As a competitive weightlifter and strength athlete, he prioritizes the importance of holistic care by being proactive in treatment. He also believes in the importance of a specific and correct diagnosis and to help patients better understand their conditions in order to maintain their healthy lifestyle.
Suh is Board Certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He is extensively trained in Diversified chiropractic adjustments, Active Release Technique, Cox flexion-distraction, and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. He continues to expand upon his certifications to provide the highest quality of care for patients.
Dr. Suh lives in Westport, CT with his wife Christine, and his two boys, Benjamin and Christopher. His favorite things to do are to spend time with his family, play guitar, and collect records.
Suh is Board Certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He is extensively trained in Diversified chiropractic adjustments, Active Release Technique, Cox flexion-distraction, and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. He continues to expand upon his certifications to provide the highest quality of care for patients.
Dr. Suh lives in Westport, CT with his wife Christine, and his two boys, Benjamin and Christopher. His favorite things to do are to spend time with his family, play guitar, and collect records.
Adam Ponchick, DC is originally from Woodbridge, Connecticut and currently lives in the New Haven area
with his family. He completed his undergraduate bachelor's studies in Exercise Science at the University
of Massachusetts, Amherst. He then pursued his passion for chiropractic and received his doctorate
education from Life Chiropractic College West in California, with a focus on the art, science and
philosophy of chiropractic.
Dr.Ponchick has also furthered his education with certifications in state-of-the-art procedures such as
Graston Technique®, in order to speed up the healing process from chronic or acute injuries, dry needling
to release muscle adhesions, and Kinesio Tape® to stabilize injury or enhance athletic performance.
When Dr. Ponchick is not treating patients, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, travel,
and staying active with sports and fitness.
with his family. He completed his undergraduate bachelor's studies in Exercise Science at the University
of Massachusetts, Amherst. He then pursued his passion for chiropractic and received his doctorate
education from Life Chiropractic College West in California, with a focus on the art, science and
philosophy of chiropractic.
Dr.Ponchick has also furthered his education with certifications in state-of-the-art procedures such as
Graston Technique®, in order to speed up the healing process from chronic or acute injuries, dry needling
to release muscle adhesions, and Kinesio Tape® to stabilize injury or enhance athletic performance.
When Dr. Ponchick is not treating patients, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, travel,
and staying active with sports and fitness.
Meet Our Acupuncturist
Jana Hoeft, LAc is a practitioner of East Asian medicines and a licensed acupuncturist in CT and NY. She graduated from Tristate College of Acupuncture in New York City and has been treating patients with many different types of health issues, and specializes in musculoskeletal problems and sports injuries. She has extensive training in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, Japanese Acupuncture and Acupuncture Physical Medicine.
Jana’s approach to treating her patients is based on understanding first hand what it is like being a mother, a professional and sports enthusiast. She creates comprehensive and gentle treatments for her patients based on their specific needs with each patient. While using traditional acupuncture point protocols, she often uses additional modalities such as cupping, Gua-sha, AMMA, moxa, and auricular treatments. She has studied with revered teachers, Kiko Matsumoto, Thea Elijah and Shellie Goldstein.
Jana speaks English, Czech, Russian and German and currently lives in New Canaan with her family. Prior to her acupuncture education, she was a trader and a consultant in the financial industry for over 15 years.
Jana’s approach to treating her patients is based on understanding first hand what it is like being a mother, a professional and sports enthusiast. She creates comprehensive and gentle treatments for her patients based on their specific needs with each patient. While using traditional acupuncture point protocols, she often uses additional modalities such as cupping, Gua-sha, AMMA, moxa, and auricular treatments. She has studied with revered teachers, Kiko Matsumoto, Thea Elijah and Shellie Goldstein.
Jana speaks English, Czech, Russian and German and currently lives in New Canaan with her family. Prior to her acupuncture education, she was a trader and a consultant in the financial industry for over 15 years.
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Meet Our Massage Therapists
Melissa Booth, LMT is a licensed massage therapist and received her education through Cortiva institute.
Missy spent fourteen years training in the traditional martial art of Tang Soo Do where she earned her
second degree black belt and has trained in Crossfit for 6 years. Her love of maintaining an active
lifestyle as well as a drive to help others feel their best is what lead to her career in massage therapy.
Missy specializes in deep tissue but can adjust depth of pressure and modality depending on her client’s
specific needs. Missy is certified in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization as well as Kinesiology
Taping.
Wednesdays 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Missy spent fourteen years training in the traditional martial art of Tang Soo Do where she earned her
second degree black belt and has trained in Crossfit for 6 years. Her love of maintaining an active
lifestyle as well as a drive to help others feel their best is what lead to her career in massage therapy.
Missy specializes in deep tissue but can adjust depth of pressure and modality depending on her client’s
specific needs. Missy is certified in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization as well as Kinesiology
Taping.
Wednesdays 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Nicki Threet, LMT, BCTMB is a Connecticut licensed, board certified massage therapist. Her desire to understand both the mind and body led her first to Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy of Westport where she graduated in 2007. She then continued her education at Charter Oak State College, earning a BS in Psychology. She is passionate about massage therapy and believes that massage creates a balance of mind, body, and spirit that can help heal the whole person. Nicki is experienced in a variety of modalities including Swedish, hot stone, stretching and myofascial release. She specializes in deep tissue and sports massage to help increase mobility and decrease pain and dysfunction. In her spare time she enjoys jigsaw puzzles, fixing things, and camping with her family.
Tuesdays 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Tuesdays 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Chante’ Allen, LMT graduated from Cortiva Institute in 2020. She has been in the medical field for many years before she found her passion of Massage Therapy. She enjoys deep tissue massage, Swedish, trigger point therapy, and stretching along with other modalities. She enjoys making her clients feel relaxed and rejuvenated and tailoring each session to her clients needs. Chante is also a Post Op Lymphatic Drainage Specialist and has dealt with clients who are recovering after surgical procedures. She looks forward to learning several other modalities she can offer to her clients in the future. During her spare time she spends with her two children and their several athletic activities .
Thursdays 3:00pm to 7:00 pm
Thursdays 3:00pm to 7:00 pm
Meet Our Office Staff
Alison Larocca is our office manager and has been working in the health field for the past 10 years. She is passionate about health and wellness and is currently studying Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at the University of Bridgeport. She has a background in Environmental Science and botanical medicine and loves staying active by exploring the outdoors.
Amelia Matthews is the PTA of Shelton Sports and Spine and helps educate patients on proper exercises for their issues and conditions. She has a Bachelor's Degree from University of Tampa where she studied Biology and Pre-Med and worked as a teaching assistant for Anatomy. She is preparing to go to school to be a Physician's Assistant. Amelia loves spending time with her dogs and her family.
David Atlas is our intern from the University of Bridgeport School of Chiropractic. He is a third year student and originally from Orange County, New York and received his undergraduate degree from Union College in Schenectady. David moved to Connecticut with his girlfriend, dog and cat and his interest in becoming a chiropractor can be attributed to his lifelong passion in health, fitness and general well-being that he acquired while participating in various athletics. He is very excited to be able to pass along his skill set to the patients of Shelton Sports and Spine.
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