Dr.
AnnaLisa Pastore is a Yale University graduate, and
received her MD degree from Albert Einstein College of
Medicine. She trained in Internal Medicine at Columbia
Presbyterian Medical Center, where she served as Chief
Resident of her department and remained as an attending
physician for the past five years. Most recently, Dr.
Pastore furthered her understanding of wellness and
disease at Harvard Medical School, where she received
her certification in acupuncture.
Dr. Pastore's
innovative and comprehensive care of the whole patient
integrates traditional medical practices with natural
medicine, homeopathy, nutrition, and acupuncture to
promote the body's intrinsic healing capacity resulting
in optimal health and longevity. Her multifaceted
approach maximizes favorable outcomes while minimizing
adverse effects in the treatment of many conditions
including acute and chronic conditions. In partnership
with her patients she develops an integrative wellness
plan tailored to their individual needs, providing a
pathway to overall health.
Dana
started with CHI Medicine in 2018 as the Office Manager.
With over 25 years of experience in the health and
fitness field, holding a Holistic Health Coaching
Certification from the Institute for Integrative
Nutrition in 2016, Dana brings a wealth of knowledge in
nutrition, supplementation and wellness to help CHI’s
patients achieve their wellness goals and facilitate the
practitioner’s recommendations as she offers coaching
through her company Zen Theory Nutrition. As a former
owner of a Taekwon-Do school and manager of several
high-end health clubs in the Bergen County area, she
also assists in the daily business operations. She is
also a licensed Massage Therapist, graduating from The
Somerset School of Massage Therapy in 2001, sings in 2
rock bands, is a 1st Degree Black Belt and is an avid
potter.