The Newark Chiropractor to see - Chiropractor Newark

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 at First State Health and Wellness. With ten chiropractors at six different locations, you get the benefit of extra brainpower. Especially with difficult cases.

Introducing Newark Chiropractor Stacy S. Cohen, DC

Dr. Stacy Cohen is the founder and president of 1st 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. As a local businessman, Dr. Cohen is the owner of a medical software development firm and our fitness center, Delaware Health & Fitness.

Dr. Stacy and Dr. Lydia reside in the Newark area with their two young sons, Evan and Michael.

If you have any questions for Dr. Cohen, he can be reached by e-mail at scohen(at)firststatehealth.com

Introducing 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.

Introducing 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.

Introducing Newark Chiropractor Joseph Vincent, DC

Dr. Joseph Vincent, a chiropractic physician, joined 1st State Health & Wellness in 2009. Dr. Vincent received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2009 from the University Of Bridgeport College Of Chiropractic, where he graduated Cum Laude. He completed his undergraduate studies at Waynesburg University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology Pre-Med. Dr. Vincent successfully completed advanced clinical training in Biomechanics and Orthotics and is certified in the use of Sole Supports Gait-Referenced Casting (C) Technology for the capture of MASS (C) Position. He is a National Board Certified Chiropractor and is licensed to practice chiropractic in the State of Delaware.  Dr. Vincent is a member of the American Chiropractic Association and the Delaware Chiropractic Society.

As a former collegiate baseball MVP, Dr. Vincent knows the importance of maintaining health and optimizing physical performance. 

Dr. Vincent resides in Wilmington, Delaware with his wife.  He is active with the American Diabetes Association. He enjoys sports, hunting and spending time with his family.

If you have any questions for Dr. Vincent, he can be reached by e-mail a jvincent(at)firststatehealth.com

Introducing 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.

Introducing Terry Manucci , LMT

Terry Manucci is a Licensed Massage Therapist in Delaware with national certification through the NCBTMB. Her fourteen years of experience have been focused in clinical settings and private practice. Highly trained in John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Therapy and CranioSacral Techniques, Terry has functioned as a teacher for the Advanced Massage Therapy class at DMTS and Harris School in Wilmington and has instructed for John Barnes, MFR I in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

A graduate of the Deep Muscle Therapy School and the Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy, she is also skilled in Deep Tissue and Myofascial Trigger Point techniques. Terry is available for treatment of clients who experience acute or chronic pain or movement restrictions due to an illness or personal injury. Her approach is designed to allow the person to be treated as a unique individual and to keep the client directly under the medical guidance of their referring physician.