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Dr. Stacy Cohen	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. Please direct comments and questions to: scohen@firststatehealth.com
Dr. Lydia Cohen	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.
Dr. John Mahoney	Dr. John Mahoney, a chiropractic physician joined First State Health & Wellness in 2001 and practices at Lantana Chiropractic. A native New Yorker, Dr. Mahoney received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the State University of New York at Cortland and upon graduation, attended Life University School of Chiropractic in 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 many different 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 White Plains, New York. Active in his community, Dr. Mahoney resides in Middletown and is member of the Delaware Jaycees.
Dr. Kevin Murray	Dr. Kevin Murray, a chiropractic physician, joined 1st State Health & Wellness in 1997. Since that time he has developed a steady stream of loyal patients. Dr. Murray treats all types of injuries including work-related injuries, slip and falls, minor sprains, injuries to the extremities, as well as back and neck injuries. Dr. Murray received his first professional degree in chiropractic from Life University School of Chiropractic. He performed his undergraduate work at Hofsta University on Long Island, New York.
As an avid sports fan and golfer himself, Dr. Murray emphasizes proper body mechanics, range of motion and good spinal health to his patients. He is particularly interested in rehabilitation of sports injuries and promoting proper stretching and strengthening techniques for the specific sport(s) of his patients. A native New Yorker, Dr. Murray now resides in Middletown, Delaware. He is active with the Delaware Jaycees and also enjoys spending time outside with his chocolate Labrador, Katie.
Dr. Douglas Briggs	Dr. Douglas Briggs is one of the first individuals in the United States to earn the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture advanced certification. Upon completion of this postdoctoral fellowship, a Diplomate of Acupuncture was awarded through New York Chiropractic College and the Shanghai Research Institute. Dr. Briggs received his first professional degree in chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic. His baccalaureate degree is in biology and natural science from Messiah College.
Blending chiropractic medicine with traditional oriental approaches has enabled Dr. Briggs to successfully treat patients with a wide range of ailments varying from headaches, chronic back pain, asthma, allergies, fibromyalgia, bedwetting, weight control and smoking cessation, just to name a few. This blend of mind, body and spirit carries into his spare time where Dr. Briggs is both a student and assistant instructor at the Korean Martial Arts Institute in Hockessin Dr. Briggs has been with 1 st State Health & Wellness since November 1995. He is a native Delawarean, and lives with his wife, Dawn in Pike Creek. He is a youth worker at Faith Baptist Church, and is a member of the Delaware Christian Business Network. Dr. Briggs is also a member of the Delaware Acupuncture Society and the Acupuncture & Oriental Medical Alliance.
Dr. John Rees	John Rees was raised in Troy, Illinois, a small town about 20 miles from St. Louis. He got his undergraduate degree at St. Louis College of Pharmacy and his Chiropractic degree from Logan College of Chiropractic in December of 1982. Dr Rees is presently completing his course work to obtain Diplomate status in Rehabilitation. Dr. Rees has also worked with his patients nutritionally for 26 years and strongly believes in a wellness approach to health care. Dr. Rees has 6 children, 2 now married, and 3 still in College. He enjoys fishing and water activities and is an avid boater. Dr. Rees strongly believes that wellness is not only an absence of disease, but is better described with terms such as vibrancy, creativity, flourishing, potential and maximizing & excelling at life. He believes this is only achieved with a combination of Chiropractic, exercise, nutrition and positive stress management life skills. Dr. Rees resides in Lewes, Delaware.
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 Chinese Medicine. He has studied martial arts for the past twenty years, and holds a 4th 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. Barry lives in Elkton, MD with his Fiancée. They are planning their wedding for late 2011.
Dr. Bradley Meier	Dr. Bradley Meier joined First State Health and Wellness in September 2004, after relocating from Chicago, IL where he practiced in a successful, multidisciplinary practice as a primary care physician. Currently, he is at the Lantana Square location in Hockessin. Dr. Meier received his doctorate from the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL, and interned at the Chicago General Health Services in Chicago, IL. Dr. Meier holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Biology and in Business, from the National University, and the Florida State University, respectively.
He has treated patients with sciatica, headaches, seizures, herniated disc, whiplash, sports related injuries (ie shin splints, rotator cuff, knee complaints), sinus conditions, and of course, neck, mid-back, and lower back pain. He cares a lot about his patients. He knows what it is like to be a patient after being involved in a motor vehicle accident, which introduced him to the effectiveness of chiropractic treatment. Dr. Meier’s goals are to first help decrease the symptoms of the ailment so the patient is able to perform their activities of daily living, secondly he prescribes corrective care to help strengthen and increase joint function to help prevent reoccurrences. Dr. Meier currently resides in Pike Creek.
Dr. Jessica Böhl	Dr. Jessica Böhl joined First State Health & Wellness in June of 2004, after relocating from Fort Collins, Colorado where she had been in a private practice. Dr. Böhl received pre-chiropractic training from the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. She received her Chiropractic Doctorate and Bachelor’s of Science from Palmer College of Chiropractic located in Davenport, Iowa. Through her internship in the Palmer Clinic System and practice in Colorado, Dr. Böhl had the pleasure of working with many pregnant women and children. After competing in collegiate track and field, she also enjoys working with athletes who are interested in utilizing chiropractic to help them perform at their optimum ability.
Dr. Böhl emphasizes the preventative aspects of chiropractic care for all ages. She is a strong advocate of periodic spinal check-ups as an important part of a healthy lifestyle. It is her goal to fully inform patients of their condition and treatment protocol so they are empowered to be proactive in their healthcare. Dr. Böhl currently resides in Middletown with her husband, Tyson.

Dr. Wharton is a member of the American Chiropractic Association and the Christian Chiropractic Association. As a member of the First State Health and Wellness team, his mission is to bring health, service and lasting results to the people he treats. He is excited to be back in his home state serving the people he loves! Thanks for visiting my site. I look forward to meeting you in person and learning how to help you reach your health goals. Give the office a call, or email me using the link below and let's set up a time to explore your options.

Dr. Trip DelCampo	Whether you are a high level athlete or a doting grandmother, no one likes to be in pain. Pain medications can mask the symptoms, but do nothing for the problem. Would you take the batteries out of your smoke alarm to put out a fire? Dr. DelCampo will work with you to reduce the pain, help fix the problem and teach you how to keep it from coming back. A native of Rehoboth Beach, Dr. Trip DelCampo is excited to treat and help the people of his home community and the surrounding areas. Dr. D. earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Delaware in 2005, where he was a standout athlete, and National Championship winner with the Blue Hens football team.
It was while playing football where he came to understand injury through personal experience, and it continues to help him as he can relate to those in pain. He attended Chiropractic college at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, where focus was placed on evidence-based medicine, with emphasis on the latest research and clinical experience. Dr. DelCampo enjoys treating a variety of conditions, but has shown highly creative thinking in treating patients with neck and shoulder complaints, and muscle trigger points commonly referred to as “knots.” The muscular component to pain is often overlooked, and when addressed, relief is often achieved after months or years of pain. Patient education is important to Dr. DelCampo. “It’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when you can’t understand your ailment, and I’m always available to answer questions. I look forward to meeting any new patient and I’m here to lend a helping ear as well as a helping hand.”

Dr. Kirk Evans	Dr Evans attended James Madison University before attending Life Chiropractic College in Atlanta. Even though he has been practicing for over 13 years, he is always interested in studying new and modern chiropractic techniques. He specializes in Thompson drop, Network Spinal Analysis, Diversified, and Pro-Adjuster techniques. The Pro-Adjuster is unique in that there are no "popping or cracking" noises, just gentle computerized instrument adjustments. He also looks at the whole body when facilitating the health of his patients. He incorporates supplements, diet, and exercise to help the body be the "best it can be." Dr. Evans applies these techniques to obtain optimal results in difficult cases such as car accidents, work injuries, children, and geriatrics. Dr Evans resides in Smyrna, DE with his son. He enjoys motorcycling, camping, music, and art. He is also an avid politco/history buff.

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