Dr. Richard Bailey, Chiropractor

Brookfield Health & Injury Center LLC and
Brookfield Center for Chiropractic & Wellness PC

Our Staff

Clinic Director

Physician

Richard J. Bailey, D.C. received his Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University in 1971 and graduated Valedictorian from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in 1979.

Dr Bailey has worked as a Chiropractic Physician and one of the Clinical Directors of Physicians Health and Injury Centers, Danbury CT until his recent move to his Brookfield CT office.

Dr Bailey lectures frequently on diverse topics such as the conservative treatment of traumatically-induced injuries of the spine, the prevention and treatment of work-related injuries and chiropractic health care - a natural approach for the entire family. Dr Bailey has completed a 300-hour diplomate program in "Chiropractic Rehabilitation of the Spine and Extremities" through Northwestern College of Chiropractic. Additionally, Dr Bailey is certified as a "Golf Doctor", completing a 12-hour Continuing Education Seminar co-sponsored by New York Chiropractic College and www.backtobasicsgolfacademy.com. Due to his expertise in tennis, Dr. Bailey also successfully treats a lot of tennis elbow and other sports injuries.

Monte Marder, M.D. Dr. Marder brings with him many years of experience and is Board Certified in family medicine since 1994. His special medical interests include preventive medicine and patient education on the importance of exercise and healthy eating.

Dr. Marder graduated with his BS from Monmouth College West Long Branch, NJ in 1977 and earned his MD degree from Georgetown University, Washington, DC in 1981; completed his internship In Internal Medicine at Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center and his residency in Family Medicine at the Mid-Hudson Family Health Services Institute.

Dr. Marder began his medical career in 1982 as a USAF Flight Surgeon, and currently devotes most of his time as a Primary Care Physician. Dr. Marder’s medical experience also includes Emergency Room Physician and contracted Physician for a teen drug rehabilitation center.

Dr. Marder’s personal interests include snowboarding, skiing and other outdoor activities with his labrador retrievers.

Sports Medicine Chiropractor

Dr. Christopher J. Shay is board certified and completed his doctoral work at Palmer College of Chiropractic. He brings with him an extensive background in sports injuries and musculoskeletal rehabilitation by providing an integrated health approach – combining chiropractic care, nutrition and personalized exercise programs.

Nutritionist

Massage Therapist

Karla Alstranner MS graduated in 1978 with a Bachelor's degree from the Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. At that time she studied under the well known biochemist/nutritionist, Jeffrey Bland Ph.D. Continuing her education, Karla graduated from the University of Bridgeport in 1982 with a Master's Degree in biochemistry/nutrition. Karla has worked as a nutrition consultant in Fairfield County for the past 20 years.

Peter A Heimuller LMT is a graduate of the Alpha School of Massage in Port St Lucie, Florida. After a 3-month internship, he began his career in the office of Dr Larry Ross, a chiropractor, in Ft Pierce. Soon thereafter, he worked at Studio Gabriel Day Spa for 2 years.

Peter then went to Manchester, England to study at the Steiner Institute, and worked onboard the Renaissance 2 cruise ship. When Peter's tour was over in the Mediterranean, he returned to Connecticut.

Since then Peter has continued his work in Dr. Bailey's office, several local businesses, and in people's homes as well as his own. He has continued to expand his knowledge and practice with advanced degrees including: Certified Myoskeletal Alignment Technique, Reiki 1 & 2, Deep Tissue & Neuromuscular Therapy, Carpal Tunnel and other Nerve Entrapment Syndromes, and is the owner of www.cloud9massagect.net

Physical Therapist

Massage Therapist

Terry-Gayle Mazur

Tracy Romeisz

Herbalist

Reiki Therapist

Office Manager & Community Outreach Director

Donna Bonner