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Meet the Staff

Brian founded the Advanced Injury Treatment Center in 1999.  He is originally from Merrimack, NH.   He earned a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University, Doctorate degree in Chiropractic from Life University, Bachelor’s degree from Springfield College in Health Fitness, and Associates degree from Dean Junior College in Sports Management.  

Brian is certified in both Active Release Technique and Graston Technique.  He is also certified with the National Strength and Conditioning Association as Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

Brian is a former competitive bodybuilder and power lifter.  His hobbies include spending time with his family, exercise, and reading.

“The most rewarding part of my profession is helping people get back to the activities they enjoy while improving quality of life”.

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Dr. Srokose is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and earned his BA from the University of Pittsburgh. In March of 2003, he graduated cum laude from New York Chiropractic College and then spent 3 years practicing in Seattle, Washington. In 2006, he relocated to Manchester to join AITC and raise his family back in the Northeast. He is a new father and enjoys many activities including golf, mountain biking, snowboarding, surfing and weight-lifting when his new life allows the time.

Dr. Srokose is certified in Graston Technique as well as being a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Dr. Srokose is also an active member of the American Chiropractic Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and National Psoriasis Foundation. He has also continued to stay current with the latest treatment techniques and scientific concepts by attending post-graduate seminars in the areas of whiplash syndrome, shoulder orthopedics, running biomechanics, sports injuries, nutrition, and rehabilitative exercise. Dr. Srokose was also selected as a field doctor for the 2003 and 2004 Seattle Marathon.

“My goal is to always treat every patient as an individual with specific needs, goals, and expectations. I enjoy teaching patients about the mechanics and physiology of their condition so that they can play a more active role in their recovery as well as prevent future injury.”

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Therapy Designed for You (TDFY) is owned by Jeanie Gorski, LMT, NCMT. Jeanie graduated in February 2002 from the Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, by successfully completing a 900-hour intensive program. At graduation she was the spokesperson for her class.

Since 2002, Jeanie has completed a 16-hour course on Neuromuscular Facilitation, a 96-hour certification program in Myofascial Release and Mobilization and various assessment and techniques programs. In 2009, Jeanie will complete a 100 hour certification program in Neuromuscular Facilitation and is applying for a massage research grant through the Massage Therapy Foundation (October 2009).

Through the continuing education she chose, Jeanie is well-trained in considering all aspects of a client’s lifestyle and the impact on muscle health. Jeanie is proud that many of her clients started when was a student and that their improvements are now maintained by periodic treatment and the self-care taught at TDFY. Her business growth is largely based on word-of-mouth referrals.

Jeanie enjoys live theatre, opera, reading, bike riding and learning new things. She wishes she had more time to learn a second language, refinish furniture and travel. Her burning desire is to travel the world on working on projects of sustainability. See more about Jeanie at her website www.Massage-ETC.com.

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John is originally from Bedford, New Hampshire. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine in 1992. John decided to add to his skill set, he became a New Hampshire licensed Massage Therapist, which he currently still is. He started his first private practice in 1993; Eastern Approaches was established in 1999.

In the desire to be able to treat people from most comprehensive approach as possible, John also earned a Master’s Degree in Acupuncture from the New England School of Acupuncture. He is nationally certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as a Diplomate of acupuncture. He also holds another Master of Science degree in Natural Health from Clayton College.

When not in the office John is an Adjunct Instructor at Hesser College teaching Anatomy and Physiology. He enjoys golfing, kayaking, scuba diving, and mountain biking.

“When I treat a patient I utilize two different forms of medicine to not only treat the condition that they were told would never go away, I am able to treat the person as a whole. A person may come in for a chronic pain condition and leave with that fixed as well as they no longer suffer from headaches. That is the part that I really enjoy.”

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Susan MacDermott is a licensed mental health counselor who provides interactive solution-focused therapy to adult individuals and couples.

Susan received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire and graduated from Boston College with a Master's Degree in Counseling.  Over the last 12 years Susan has worked in a variety of mental health settings.

Some of Susan's areas of interest include family of origin issues, sexual abuse, grief/loss, and life transitions. Much of Susan's practice is helping clients reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. Susan works collaboratively with many of the psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners in the area in order to better serve clients who might also need the benefit of medication.

As a couples counselor Susan will help couples develop better communication skills in order to create a greater sense of closeness and intimacy and overall relationship satisfaction.

Susan has extensive experience working with perpetrators of domestic violence and enjoys working with men who struggle with anger issues. Although much of this work is designed to decrease negative behavior and increase positive communication skills for men, the support of women is a large part of this work.

Susan describes the process of therapy much like taking a course, encouraging clients to come prepared to discuss issues, identify positive changes, and practice those new skills between sessions.  With each returning session clients report on what changes they were able to make and how those changes were helpful or not.  For each individual the process of therapy is unique and therefore may take just a few sessions or may take many sessions.  Susan feels it is important for clients to remain in therapy as long as they feel it is helpful and that the termination of therapy is up to the client.  "It is my goal to have clients think of their relationship with me much like anyone else they have in their life that provides them a service." "I want clients to come and see me for support when they need to, end when support is no longer necessary, and return as new life transitions arise."

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Bedford Natural Medicine
www.bedfordnaturalmedicine.com
603-660-9677

As a Naturopath, Dr. O'Dell's goal is to remove obstacles standing in the way of obtaining optimal health. Each client has a unique story and will best respond to individually tailored treatment plans. She delivers a personal touch and holds the patient/doctor relationship as something sacred.

She believes in creating a partnership, to learn about your health and help you meet your goals, happy to be your primary care provider or an adjunct to your present medical care. Some of the more common complaints/conditions Dr O'Dell treats are: thyroid disorders, digestive complaints, auto-immune disease, food sensitivities, fatigue, cardiovascular disease, elevated cholesterol, hormone imbalance, musculoskeletal pain. She can also perform well child exams and annual physical exams for men and women.

Dr. Kristen O'Dell, a Board Certified Naturopathic Physician and founder of Bedford Natural Medicine, received her Doctorate from the esteemed Bastyr University, Seattle, Washington; her Masters Degree as a Physicians Assistant from Yale University.

She has worked with several Alternative Medical Doctors prior to opening her own practice in Bedford, New Hampshire.

She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians as well as holding the position of Secretary with the state organization of New Hampshire, NHAND.

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Diane Rondeau believes that the deeply personal nature of therapeutic massage requires her to provide treatment in a relaxed, safe and caring environment. Her goal is to provide the appropriate treatment for each person individually: working to set and achieve goals important to you and considering the mind/body connection. Diane utilizes a combination of Swedish and Reiki modalities (techniques), sometimes enhanced by hot stones, to achieve deep tissue relief with the least amount of discomfort possible whether you seek relief from mental, emotional or physical stresses.

Due to the holistic nature of her practice, Diane chooses continuing education that focuses on honing her assessment and treatment skills towards helping clients achieve optimal tension relief and overall wellness. While all massage treatments are therapeutic to some degree, a clinical approach which incorporates assessment, treatment plan and achieving goals helps you identify sources of your muscular problems, educates you on self-care to enhance the release achieved in treatment.

Diane provides corporate clients with on-site massage treatments. These brief treatments (15 to 30 minutes) reduce the effects of job stresses (physical and mental) on the body. Employees report a better ability to focus on their jobs after treatment. Research shows that wellness programs enhance employee morale, improve attendance records, decrease on-the-job injuries and generally reduce related costs.

Diane completed intense muscular therapy training at Seacoast Career Schools in Manchester, NH in November 2008. At that time, Diane provided treatment to clients in the school clinic and in private massage practice sessions and at multiple athletic events, including the Boston Marathon and MS Bike-A-Thon. 

In her spare time she enjoys time with her husband and two children. Diane enjoys hiking, biking and running road races. She set personal records recently running in the Manchester City Half-Marathon 2008 and Disney World Half Marathon 2008. See more about Therapy Designed For You at www.Massage-ETC.com.

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