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Meet the Doctors of First State Health and Wellness
You've probably heard the saying, "Two heads are better than one." We've taken that a step further. In addition to our Newark chiropractic office, First State Health and Wellness has twelve chiropractors at seven different locations, so you get the benefit of extra brainpower, especially with difficult cases.
Newark Chiropractor, Stacy S. Cohen, DC
Dr. Stacy Cohen is the founder and president of First State Health & Wellness. He received his first professional degree in chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College in 1984 and his bachelor's degree in psychology from the State University of New York at Albany. Dr. Cohen, along with his wife and business partner, Dr. Lydia Cohen, has developed one of the first and foremost facilities for complementary medicine in the area. Their philosophy of chiropractic care blended with a variety of other types of complementary therapies offers the very best in care for their loyal and ever growing family of patients since 1984.
Dr. Cohen is active in the Delaware Chiropractic Society (DCS), where he served as the president from 1988 to 1991 and vice-president from 1991-93. He was voted 1998's "Chiropractor of the Year" by his peers. Collectively, he has led 1st State Health & Wellness in many areas of community service, including various fund raising events for the Ronald McDonald House.
Under Dr. Cohen's leadership, First State Health & Wellness has grown to seven offices across the state of Delaware, and has been the recipient of numerous awards for excellence, including the 2010 & 2011 News Journal's Readers Choice Award for Best in Chiropractic, and the prestigious Better Business Bureau of Delaware Torch Award for Ethics in Business in 2003 and 2009.
Dr. Stacy and Dr. Lydia reside in the Newark area with their youngest son Michael. Dr. Cohen's oldest son is currently studying at Penn State University.
If you have any questions for Dr. Cohen, he can be reached by e-mail at scohen(at)firststatehealth.com
Newark Chiropractor, Lydia Cohen, DC
Dr. Lydia Cohen has been a chiropractic physician since 1984 and co-founder of 1st State Health & Wellness. Although interested in all areas of chiropractic medicine, Dr. Lydia is especially instrumental in providing her patients relief from sinus pressure, headaches and menstrual cramps. In addition to traditional chiropractic manipulation, Dr. Lydia also uses acupressure to alleviate these symptoms for her patients.
In order to devote time to raising Evan and Michael, Dr. Lydia has limited practice hours. This enables her to spend time as a volunteer at the Tatnall School and being involved in many other activities with the boys. In addition to being a founding member of the Fund for Women, Dr. Lydia demonstrates her advocacy for a healthy lifestyle by being physically active and training regularly at Delaware Health & Fitness. She also places a strong emphasis on the development of mind, body and spirit. To facilitate her personal attainment of these values she practices as well as teaches karate and holds a black belt in this martial art form.
Newark Chiropractor, John Mahoney, DC
Dr. John Mahoney, a chiropractic physician joined First State Health & Wellness in 2001. Dr. Mahoney received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the State University of New York at Cortland, New York, and upon graduation, attended graduate school at Life University School of Chiropractic in Marietta, Georgia where he received his Doctorate in Chiropractic.
Dr. Mahoney promotes a holistic approach in teaching patients to achieve optimum health by applying various chiropractic techniques for a diversity of conditions. He is interested in teaching his patients the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through proper mental attitude, stretching, exercising, diet, nutrition, and chiropractic treatment.
An avid sports enthusiast and athlete, Dr. Mahoney enjoys working with athletes, assisting them in rehabilitation programs to expedite recovery time and preventing further injury.
Prior to relocating to Delaware, Dr. Mahoney worked in successful practices in the Bronx and Yorktown, New York. Active in his community, Dr. Mahoney resides in Odessa with his wife and two daughters.
Newark Chiropractor, Dr. Kevin Wilkins
Dr. Kevin Wilkins, a chiropractic physician joined First State Health & Wellness in 2011. Dr. Wilkins received his Bachelor of Arts in History from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Upon graduation, he lived and studied in France.
Returning to the United States, Dr. Wilkins became a teacher and taught at Archmere Academy in Claymont, DE. After several years of teaching, he attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. He then practiced chiropractic in Pennsylvania before joining the team at First State Health and Wellness.
Dr. Wilkins utilizes various techniques depending on what is best for each individual patient. He enjoys seeing patients first and foremost, whether adults, children, seniors, babies, or expecting mothers. He especially relishes the “tough “cases; those who have been everywhere and haven’t found relief. Furthermore, he is always ready to serve as a health resource on nutrition and exercise.
Dr. Wilkins lives in Wilmington, DE with his beautiful wife and four daughters. When he finds the time, he enjoys reading historical fiction, exercising, and playing with his little girls.
Newark Acupuncturist, Barry Gommer, L.Ac.
Barry Gommer, L.Ac is a diplomat of Acupuncture nationally certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Barry attended The Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York, NY and San Diego, CA, and received his Oriental Medicine degree from the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Barry also has a degree in Exercise Science.
Barry also undertook an intensive study of the art of Tuina Chinese Bodywork, an ancient form of massage that works on the same theories and channels as Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has studied martial arts for the past twenty years, and holds a 3rd degree black belt with the Yees Hung Ga International Kung Fu Association.
Barry avidly promotes the balance between the mind, body, and spirit. He believes in the pursuit of a delicate equilibrium between these three components and the world that surrounds us. In addition to performing Acupuncture, he also offers a wide variety of Traditional Chinese Medicine at our Newark/Kirkwood Highway location.
Barry lives in Elkton, MD with his wife and son.
