Advanced Wellness  and Injury Center

Meet Our Staff

Edward A. Markowitz D.C., D.A.C.B.O.H.

received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1979, graduating magna cum laude from Northwestern College of Chiropractic. Since 1979 he has been one of the Clinical Directors of Physicians Health and Injury Center, now Advanced Wellness and Injury Center. Dr. Markowitz has completed a three-year diplomat program in Occupational Healthcare, and frequently consults many corporations on ergonomics as well as the prevention and treatment of work-related injuries. Dr. Markowitz is a member of the Foundation of Wellness Professionals and the Danbury Hospital Spinal Surgery Committee.

In addition, Dr. Markowitz lectures on the topics of Type 2 Diabetes Reversal, sports and work injury prevention, natural solutions to health problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, decreasing the harmful effects of stress, acupressure, chiropractic and wholistic health.

Dr. Jeremie Rachunow, MD

received her undergraduate degree from Skidmore College and her Medical Degree from Columbia University and Yale Medical School. She completed her medical residency at Columbia University/Bassett Health Care Center. Dr. Rachunow is board certified in family medicine and anti-aging medicine. She is also certified in the use of Botox and Collagen injections for facial rejuvenation.

Dr. Rachunow has over 20 years clinical experience in practice and her care includes expertise in the areas of physical medicine, antiaging medicine, natural solutions to pain and female hormonal problems, nutritional counseling and wellness care. Dr. Rachunow is presently clinical Director of Medical Services at Champion Medical Health Care Centers in New York City and Advanced Wellness and Injury in Danbury, CT.

Diane Calamar, NASM, AFAA, Certified Personal Trainer

has been a fitness professional since 1990 and holds multiple certifications including National Academy of Sports Medicine, AFAA, and is also an LMA-Certified Nutrition Specialist.

Diane works in clinical, corporate and commercial fitness settings and specializes in everything ranging from special needs clients, post-  rehabilitative and sports-specific training for competitive athletes. In addition to working with our patients at Advanced Wellness and Injury Center, Diane does one-on-one personal training, nutritional counseling, and also teaches group exercise: cardio, dance, weight training and mat classes at several fitness locations in Connecticut and New York.

Dale Meier, Certified Weight Loss Coach

is a Nutrametrix Wellness Consultant and works closely with patients at Advanced Wellness and Injury Center offering wellness solutions such as custom nutrition, DNA genetic testing and the clinically approved TLS Weight Management program. She is a Certified TLS Lifestyle Weight Loss Coach and teaches patients how to develop a healthy lifestyle.

Dale completed an Undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education and has a Masters degree in Learning Disabilities before pursuing a career in the health and wellness field to fulfill her passion to help individuals and their family get healthy and fit.