Meet Our Providers

Guido Guidotti, MD, MPH is a Harvard-educated and -trained occupational medicine physician who specializes in establishing causation in federal workers’ compensation (DOL OWCP) claims. Dr. Guidotti is an honors graduate of Harvard College and completed his medical studies at Harvard Medical School and his public health studies at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. He completed his internship in pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital and his junior residency in occupational medicine at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health.

Dr. Edmund Shockey is a board-certified physician, specializing in the field of chiropractic care. At Elevated Health NYC, Dr. Shockey and his staff specialize in treating many different conditions, including sciatica, lower back pain, herniated discs, shoulder pain, sports injuries, and neck pain.

The doctor uses chiropractic care and naturopathic medicine to help his patients regain their health and have a higher quality of life. His ultimate goal is to provide each patient with individualized care based on their own personal needs and physical demands.

Dr. Shockey attended Life Chiropractic College West in San Francisco, California where he graduated Suma Cum Laude and Valedictorian of his class in 2006. He went on to further his education by receiving training in Functional Nutrition, Performance Fitness, Posture Correction, and Wellness Coaching. He is also a certified personal trainer and nutritional consultant and an expert in holistic treatment for sports injuries. The doctor is an active member of the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Shockey serves patients who live throughout the greater New York City area with his medical offices and health clinic conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan.

Dr. Bart Bargiel is a physician who is board certified in chiropractic care. The doctor and staff of Elevated Health NYC serve residents living in New York City with an office conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan. The doctor’s main goal is to provide his patients with individualized care in the areas of sports injuries, neck pain, herniated discs, lower back pain, headaches, posture, sciatica, and shoulder pain.

With his many years of experience and specialized areas of expertise, Dr. Bargiel can evaluate each patient and provide them with a treatment plan that effectively meets their needs.

Jhonelle Gravesandy, RN, MSN, FNP-BC is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Adelphi University in 2006 and Master’s Degree in Nursing from Pace University in 2016. As a Nurse and Nurse Practitioner, Jhonelle has worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings, including Cardiac CCU/Step Down, Post Anesthesia Care, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Medical Aesthetics, Functional Medicine and Mental Health. She is passionate about Integrative Medicine, Health & Wellness Optimization, and Youth Preservation. This is affirmed by her extensive experience in Orthopaedics, Regenerative Medicine, Functional Medicine and IV Infusion Therapies. Jhonelle was born in Jamaica and raised in Brooklyn, New York. In her spare time, she enjoys reading about quantum physics, traveling the world, eating amazing food and listening to afrocarib music. 

Her ultimate goal is to make clients feel amazing from the inside out!

Board certified Doctor of Physical Therapy graduated from Dominican College in New York. He is also a licensed Physical Therapist in the the state of New York. He uses different kind of techniques like Designing therapeutic activities/exercises and rehabilitation programs, Neuromuscular re-education, Manual therapy, Joint mobilization and Kinesiotherapy. He is a very extroverted person who loves to hang out with his family and friends. Physical activities, such as running and weight training, are part of his day-to-day life. Traveling is a passion of him that cultivates his social knowledge and enhances his sense of creativity.
 

She is a Board certified Nurse Practitioner who studied her Master's Degree in Family Nurse Practitioner in Pace University in New York and her doctorate degree in Chamberlain University in North Brunswick,  New Jersey. She is AANP Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She pride herself in her being attention to detail and aim to give clients the best results! She have lived in NYC her entire life and she enjoys traveling and trying new restaurants in her downtime.
 

She is a Board certified Nurse Practitioner with an Acute Care of the Adult Program Graduate in New York University in New York. Specific conditions that she is treating are Pain (acute & chronic) and Chronic medical conditions (Hypertension, High cholesterol, Diabetes, Weight management, utilizing Lifestyle management). Besides being an evidence-based NP provider, she is involved in several professional organizations in different roles. She also volunteers as a health care provider & lecturer in several health fairs, virtual, and face-to-face at the local and international level. She is a mentor and preceptor to nurse practitioner students. Above all, She is a full time caregiver to her significant other who is in remission from Lymphoma.
 

She is a Board certified Family Nurse Practitioner who graduated from Molloy College in Rockville Center in New York. She is also affiliated in American Nurses Association. Some of the conditions she is treating are Acute and Chronic medical conditions and Incorporating pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic modalities. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing with a good book, traveling and trying new adventures. 

Dr. Brian Almanzar is a board-certified, bilingual physician specializing in chiropractic care. At Elevated Health NYC, Dr. Brian and his staff specialize in treating many different conditions, including sciatica, lower back pain, herniated discs, shoulder pain, sports injuries, and neck pain. He has extensive training in various techniques including, but not limited to Diversified, Webster, Cox Flexion, and Activator. He also adjusts extremities and performs soft tissue therapy.

Dr. Brian received his Chiropractic Degree from Life University in Marietta, Georgia, graduating with High Honors and an emphasis on Sports Injuries and Prenatal Care. Before Chiropractic School, Dr. Brian graduated from both Florida State University with a degree in Biological Science and from Florida Gulf Coast University with a degree in Accounting.

Dr. Brian did not know he wanted to be a chiropractor until he dealt with his own share of sports injuries while training to be a powerlifter. Each injury required extensive rehabilitation to fully recover, inspiring him to help others and become a chiropractor himself.

Dr. Brian is originally from Washington Heights in New York City born from two immigrant, Dominican parents. He has since lived in several other states before settling back in New York City in July of 2022. His upbringing taught him lessons about work ethic, selflessness, and patience. Dr. Brian’s mission is to provide personalized care to each of his patients in an effort to find the root cause of their problems and tailor a treatment plan that fits their specific needs.

Board certified Physical Therapist who specializes in treating Geriatric Rehab, Post surgical Orthopedic Conditions, Sports Injuries and Mechanical/ Personal Injury Conditions.

Board certified Physical Therapist who graduated from Cebu Doctors’ University in the Philippines. He uses Soft Tissue Mobilization, Strength Training, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Dynamic Stretching and Silicone Cupping Therapyas techniques in his practice. During his free time, he surf-skate around New York City.

Board certified Physical Therapist who graduated from the Philippines with a Transitional Doctorate Program from Dominican University in New York City. He also has a certification from SMT 1: Spinal Manipulation Institute, American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. On the days that he don't work as a Physical Therapist, he tries his best to be as active as he can be. He workout using functional movements with kettlebells. He also enjoy road and mountain biking, playing basketball, and snowboarding during winter time.

Anthony Lee is a Licensed Massage Therapist with more than 15 years of experience. He graduated from the Swedish Institute of Massage in 2004 and is registered in New York State. He specializes in medical massage, focusing on injury, rehabilitation, and pain management.