Darby, PA Health and Fitness

Certified acupuncturist and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner Adriane Dourte wields drug-free techniques to vanquish pain and alleviate a range of health complaints. A Philadelphia native, Adriane received her masters in TCM before deepening her knowledge through an externship at Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hangzhou, China. There, she received hands-on training with doctors at TCM hospitals, as well as lectures from top professionals in the field.

Adriane's treatments employ TCM techniques from acupuncture with sterile, disposable needles to moxibustion, during which a carefully selected blend of herbs burns on or close to the skin. Using knowledge of each patient's medical history, she can customize sessions to address a range of conditions as diabetes, anxiety, or neck pain from watching out for falling asteroids.

Dr. James Stein D.C. of PA Allergy Relief Laser Center has experienced firsthand the emotional stress of tending to a daughter who was diagnosed with a severe nut allergy as well as egg, pet, and pollen allergies. But, through the use of the ASA Laser Allergy Relief System, his daughter can now enjoy foods and seasonal air that once caused her discomfort. Dr. Stein and his team of technicians use the same method in their office as they minimize the effects of aggravating allergies, from pet dander and pollen to dairy and digestive disorders, sans needles or drugs. The biofeedback sensors painlessly assess the organs and endocrine system as it seeks out allergy triggers. The system then reconditions the immune system with harmonic frequencies, teaching it to reduce inflammation by standing up to aggravating allergens and back-talking lactose.

Championing healthy feet on ABC and NBC news segments, the team of physicians and podiatrists at New Nail Laser Centers relieve foot and ankle pains caused by a variety of issues, from bone spurs and heel pains to fungal infections and vanishing toes. The highly sanitized office also boasts advanced equipment such as laser treatments that blast away toe fungus. Podiatrists take the time to educate patients about their diagnosis and treatment options and provide options for home foot care through the website's online store.

Doctor of Chiropractic Irene Dubinsky Londer, a specialist in myofascial-release therapy, believes her patients' needs are paramount. During a first visit, she performs a thorough exam while learning the patient's full history, including any names they've given their spine, before setting her hands to work. Her treatments include gentle spinal manipulations and the Nimmo Receptor Tonus technique, which builds structural integrity, symmetry, and balance. Between visits, she prescribes exercises to help aid in recovery and pain relief.

The dental teams at Penn Premier Dental and Plymouth Meeting Family Dental maintain and beautify grins from their locations in Exton and Plymouth Meeting, respectively. Together, their offices treat southeastern Pennsylvania residents with a full range of dental services, from general and family dentistry to restorative and cosmetic treatments.

At Penn Premier Dental, Dr. Faith Madden devotes herself to patient comfort and compassion. She understands the anxieties often associated with visiting the dentist and works to assuage those fears by keeping herself up-to-date on the latest minimally invasive techniques. She uses laser dentistry to recontour gums while reducing the bleeding and recovery time of blades, and practices sedation dentistry to set patients at ease via nitrous oxide or oral sedation, which usually entails a pill or a soothing recitation of the Articles of Confederation.

The duo of dentists at Plymouth Meeting Family Dental, Drs. Robert H. Koffler and Richard H. Nagelberg, share the same devotion to patient comfort as Dr. Madden. While they are primarily focused on staving off problems before they occur, they skillfully treat any issues that do arise by filling cavities with natural-colored fillings or replacing missing teeth with realistic permanent implants.

Dr. Lenny Roberts is a champion of perseverance. After making it to the 1993 NCAA Division III National Football Championship, he underwent his sixth knee surgery and was forced to call it quits. But "quit" isn't exactly in Dr. Roberts's vocabulary. He forged ahead to pursue a career in amateur boxing and won a silver medal in the 1999 Georgia Games before conquering the San Diego marathon in 2006 and the Philadelphia Triathlon in 2008. After earning his chiropractic doctorate from Life University, Dr. Roberts fused sports with medicine in what some might consider a dream job: chiropractic consultant for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Today, Dr. Roberts treats patients with the same care that he would afford an NBA player or a baby who has been drafted into the NBA. His chiropractic services help to improve spinal biomechanics, implementing techniques ranging from spinal decompression to extremity adjustments for joints such as shoulders, ankles, and wrists. He also works closely with his staff to help relieve pains, induce relaxation, and rejuvenate the skin with massage therapy and beauty treatments.

When he isn't mastering endurance sports, healing NBA players, or diffusing suspicions that he is Batman, Dr. Roberts volunteers his time for Habitat for Humanity and Little League baseball.