Our Practitioners
The Healing Arts Center brings together a group of clinically experienced practitioners and teachers to help you on your journey to a healthier life. Many of our clinicians have been practicing for over 15 years. The strength of our center lies in the integration of traditional physicians with complementary and alternative medicine practitioners.
Dr. Rosenzweig participated in professional training with Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center (UMMC), and has completed the Teacher Development Intensive in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction offered at the Stress Reduction Clinic at UMMC. He also completed Level 2Training of the Academy for Guided Imagery.
Dr. Rosenzweig is an Associate Professor at Jefferson Medical College where he teaches integrative and mind-body medicine. He also teaches clinical skills at Drexel University School of Medicine.
Anna’s extensive training with a life guru has inspired her to teach the life-changing benefits of yoga. Integrating the three elements of Anusara Yoga--attitude, alignment, and action--she aligns the yoga experience with the student’s individual qualities to reawaken the student’s personal potential. Anna enables the learner to celebrate the harmony of heart, mind and body by aligning with the flow of grace.
Barry L. Silverman, D.C. - Chiropractic
Dr. Barry Silverman is a chiropractor with over nineteen years of experience. His practice is varied and includes acute and chronic care, personal injury, workers compensation, children, and the elderly. Borrowing from eastern and western healing modalities, Dr. Silverman utilizes various methods of chiropractic manipulation, CranioSacral Therapy, Active Release Technique, Chinese massage therapy, herbs, clinical nutrition, and exercise rehabilitation to affect the healing process. Dr. Silverman received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Temple University and the New School for Social Research, and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic.
Steven Mavros, L.Ac. - Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Mr. Mavros is practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, encompassing both Chinese and Japanese styles of Acupuncture, Chinese herbs and tui-na massage. Along with his specialty of treating infertility, he treats many internal disorders including: chronic fatigue, stress reduction and emotional symptoms such as depression and anxiety. He also treats musculo-skeletal conditions and pain syndromes. Mr. Mavros received his bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. His training in Acupuncture began at East China Normal University in Shanghai, China, and was completed with a Masters in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine at the New England School of Acupuncture.
Jerrold Friedman, M.D. - Physiatry
Dr. Friedman is a physician, rehabilitative medicine specialist, and acupuncturist. He maintains a practice specializing in musculo-skeletal injuries and pain management. His focus is on exercise prescription and sports medicine. In addition to mainstream Western medicine, Dr. Friedman's methodology incorporates manual medicine and acupuncture techniques that enhance body movement. Dr. Friedman received his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton, and his doctorate in medicine from SUNY Syracuse. He did his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Elliot Diamond, DPM, OMD - Podiatry
Dr. Diamond, with over 26 years experience in podiatry, specializes in podiatric pain management, sports medicine and Acupuncture. He is one of the company doctors for the PA Ballet and is Best of Philly for treating ankle injuries.
Steven Rosenzweig, MD - Integrative Medicine
Steven Rosenzweig, MD has practiced Integrative Medicine in Philadelphia for over 10 years. He is past Founding Medical and Academic Director of the Thomas Jefferson University Center of Integrative Medicine. Dr. Rosenzweig is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. He extended his medical training through the study of Anthroposophical Medicine, a European-based system of Integrative Medicine.Dr. Rosenzweig participated in professional training with Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center (UMMC), and has completed the Teacher Development Intensive in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction offered at the Stress Reduction Clinic at UMMC. He also completed Level 2Training of the Academy for Guided Imagery.
Dr. Rosenzweig is an Associate Professor at Jefferson Medical College where he teaches integrative and mind-body medicine. He also teaches clinical skills at Drexel University School of Medicine.
Steffi Freedman - Corps Pilates
With over 10 years of professional experience in the fitness industry, Steffi Freedman brings a unique depth of knowledge to Corps Pilates. And, having been recognized as a certified instructor by the Pilates Method Alliance, she possesses a wide-ranging understanding of Pilates, anatomy, and movement. She has taught Pilates at the University of Pennsylvania, Penn State University, and Pilates and More in Wayne, and has worked as a guest director of the Pilates program at the prestigious Cascina Papaveri in Italy's Piedmont region.
Julie Schwartz, L.OM. - Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Julie is a veteran acupuncturist with her Master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in California. Julie joins us after several years at the University of California-San Francisco, both at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and at the Cancer Center. Along with a background in fertility, Julie specializes in complimentary cancer treatment for patients undergoing chemotherapy, as well as anxiety, menstrual disorders, emotional concerns, digestive disorders, addictions, injuries, and pain management.
Anna Trezzi, RYT - Yoga
Anna is a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. She holds a B.F.A. in Contemporary Dance and was a dancer for 25 years. Anna specializes in Anusara Yoga, a style of Hatha Yoga developed by John Friend and influenced by inyasa and Iyengar Yoga. Anusara means “to follow your heart.” Her other specialties include prenatal and restorative yoga. Anna’s instruction is informed by a strong background in anatomy and physiology.Anna’s extensive training with a life guru has inspired her to teach the life-changing benefits of yoga. Integrating the three elements of Anusara Yoga--attitude, alignment, and action--she aligns the yoga experience with the student’s individual qualities to reawaken the student’s personal potential. Anna enables the learner to celebrate the harmony of heart, mind and body by aligning with the flow of grace.
Sheri McLellan, L.Ac. - Acupuncturist
Sheri's career as an Acupuncturist began in Asia where she lived for three years. Having worked and studied in both Japan and Thailand, Sheri learned how effective Eastern medicine could be in the treatment and prevention of disease. Upon her return, she enrolled in the New England School of Acupuncture and completed a four-year Master’s degree. She holds a National Board Certification in Acupuncture from the NCCAOM and licensed to practice in the states of Massachusetts, New Jersey and Philadelphia. She is currently on staff at the Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Southern New Jersey where she treats a variety of conditions, including pain management, allergies, immune system disorders and women’s health issues. She practices both Traditional Chinese style acupuncture and the gentler, Japanese-style. She has special training in Cosmetic Acupuncture.
Nina Hermann, C.B.T. - Massage Therapy
Nina has over eighteen years experience in therapeutic bodywork. Her massage techniques include deep muscle therapy, and reflexology. Intuitive and nurturing, Nina treats most musculo-skeletal and chronic pain, as well as various organic conditions. Nina attended the New York School of Shiatsu and Reflexology and privately studied deep muscle therapy. She is a certified member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Practitioners.