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Meet our Doctors
Dr. Rick Rosa
Dr. John Rosa
Dr. Nicholas Andolina
Dr. Joshua Brooks
Dr. Rick Rosa
A member of the American Chiropractic Association Sports Council, Dr. Rick Rosa received his Doctorate from New York Chiropractic College in 1996 and was hired as a teacher at the college thereafter. In 1996, he began practicing in a multidisciplinary setting, allowing him to experience various approaches to health care as well as treat all sorts of acute injury and pain syndromes. He is still a member of the post graduate faculty at New York Chiropractic College and has lectured extensively on many topics and presently teaches other doctors about recovery in Sports.
Dr. Rosa has many advanced certifications, including:
- Diplomate in pain management from the American Academy of Pain Management (DAAPM)
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (CCSP)
- Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) from the National Academy of Sports and Medicine
- Performance Enhancement Specialists (PES) from the National Academy of Sports and Medicine
- Certified Kinesio Taping Practioner (CKTP)
He uses many active and passive soft tissue techniques and is certified in Graston Techinque. In addition, due to his extensive work in pro cycling Dr. Rosa has trained at the famed Serotta International Cycling Institute under Paraic McGlynn in the use of Dartfish motion analysis for bike fits.
Dr. Rosa is pioneering research in the use of Dartfish, a high definition video motion analysis system to evaluate athletes from a movement assessment perspective to find and correct various muscle and joint injuries. He is also trained in the use of muskulosketal ultrasound that he utilizes in his Virginia locations.
Dr. Rosa considers himself a “professional student” and continually learns more about the latest treatments and techniques to give his patients the best care available.
Dr. John Rosa
Dr. John Rosa received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and his doctorate from New York Chiropractic College. He owns and supervises Accessible Beltway Clinics and Accessible Physical Therapy Services, 13 rehab centers surrounding the Washington, D.C., beltway in Maryland and Virginia.
These centers combine medicine, chiropractic and physical therapy to give a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Rosa has developed a specialty in sports medicine as a team doctor for many schools and has treated elementary, high school, college, professional and Olympic level athletes.
Dr. Rosa has over 200 hours of post graduate training in sports medicine, injury and rehab, and has been using this expertise in the clinical setting for over 20 years. He has used proven methods of pre-hab to prevent injury, sport specific training methods, post injury rehab, and nutritional consultation to make athletes better at what they do.
Dr. Nicholas Andolina
Dr. Andolina is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College where he served as a student representative, attending many national and statewide chiropractic conventions. He began his undergraduate studies at Alfred University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in coaching. He also competed on the basketball team and served as team captain for three years.
Dr. Andolina is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, as well as the Virginia Chiropractic Association and the New York State Chiropractic Association. His background includes working with high school, college, and high-performance professional athletes in almost all sports. Board certified in both chiropractic and physiotherapy, Dr. Andolina has experience in treating a variety of sports injuries using numerous techniques and treatment modalities. This experience has given him the knowledge needed to provide the highest quality care to every athlete within the Alexandria area.
Dr. Joshua Brooks
Dr. Brooks is licensed through the Virginia Board of Medicine and is Board Certified in both Chiropractic and PhysioTherapy. He is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College, where he was an honors student throughout his career and the recipient of the Distinguished Service and Alumni Service awards. He also holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Health & Exercise Science from Syracuse University with concentration in Pre-Medicine and Nutrition.
While at Syracuse, Dr. Brooks was a non-scholarship athlete on the basketball team for three years, including the 2003 National Championship season. Throughout his collegiate career, he was able to observe elite-level athletic performance, injury prevention, and athletic injury treatment. Having a particular interest in sports related injuries, Dr. Brooks utilizes his past experience in providing quality care for all of his patients.
Dr. Brooks is experienced in treating a variety of sports-related neuromusculoskeletal conditions. He employs the latest and most-effective treatment techniques including, Kinesio Taping and Dartfish High Definition Video Biomechanical Motion Analysis, amongst many other sport-related rehabilitative protocols.
Dr. Brooks is currently a member of the American Chiropractic Association Sports Council, manages a First Aid/CPR/AED Training Center through the American Safety and Health Institute, and provides lectures on Chiropractic and Rehabilitation at local hospitals and universities. Additionally he is U.S. Olympic Elite Sports Science Certified and has trained through the National Strength Training & Conditioning Association.
In addition, Dr. Brooks is an avid basketball and golf fan, and represents his local community through the Make a Wish Foundation, Boys and Girls Club, and Coaches vs. Cancer charities.
