Dr. Kwan Lee Jakobsen is Westbury Total Health Care's Medical Director who is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. As our clinic's Medical Director, she is one of the first members of our medical team who will evaluate the patient and supervise their care with other medical specialists if needed. Her expertise in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation allows her to use specific tools in treating neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions, such as nerve conduction velocities and electromyography. These studies help determine the exact origin and extent of damage which has occurred. Once this has been established the patient can progress to specific goals, restoring as much function as possible. Dr. Jakobsen received her D.O. degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993 with honors and trained as an intern in Internal Medicine at St. Barnabas Hospital. She completed her four-year residency at New York University Medical Center at Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation. Her medical training was also completed at Bellevue Hospital, the Hospital for Joint Diseases-Orthopedic Institute, Goldwater Memorial Hospital and the New York VA Hospital. Dr. Jakobsen is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is licensed to practice medicine in the state of New York.

Dr. Ira S. Fisher received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the New York Chiropractic College in 1986. Prior to founding Westbury Total Health Care, one of Long Island's few multidisciplinary rehabilitation facilities treating Lymphedema as well as other muscloskeletal and orthopedic conditions, he was the founder and sole practitioner of Post Chiropractic, P.C. until 1997. Westbury Total Health Care has become a practice dedicated to educating patients on various health topics, and to that end, Dr. Fisher has organized several "Health Talks" at the facility which address patient concerns on various wellness topics. His post-graduate work includes a certification as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner; he has also completed a Master's Program in Whiplash: The Master's Program from the Spine Research Institute in San Diego. Dr. Fisher has a firm commitment to serving in various community activities, including several outreach programs, Chamber of Commerce and professional networking activities. Currently, he is working on projects that aim to further educate patients on the benefits of incorporating a complete wellness program into their daily lives.

Diane Raspanti has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1985, specializing in Swedish and Medical Massage. Her main concentration is in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for the treatment of Lymphedema, both primary and secondary. Diane received her certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage in 1994 and has become Nationally Certified by LANA in October 2001. She is an active member of the National Lymphedema Network, The American Society of Lymphology and The Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.

Annette Galati has been a Massage Therapist since 1989, specializing in Swedish and Medical Massage. In 1995, she was certified as a Lymphedema Therapist, which requires learning the technique called Manual Lymphatic Drainage. This treatment is used for the treatment of Lymphedema, both primary and secondary, for the upper and lower extremity. Annette also started a Lymphedema Program at New York Hospital of Queens Medical Center in 1997 in the Physical Medicine and rehabilitation department. She is an active member of the National Lymphedema Network and Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.

Dr. Aiysha Glenn received her BS in Health Education with a concentration in Athletic Training from Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. She then went on to Temple University in Philadelphia, PA where she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. During her doctoral training she interned at the University Community Hospital in Tampa, FL, UCH’s Occupational Health Services in Brandon, FL, Milton S. Hershey Sports Medicine in Hershey, PA, and Union Memorial Sports Medicine in Belair, MD where she gained specific clinical experience in treating post-operative diagnoses, athletic injuries, work-related injuries / repetitive stress injuries, and neurologically impaired patients. Dr. Glenn takes an active interest in educating patients regarding their condition and providing patients with the educational tools to prevent future injuries. She strives to promote the benefits of exercise while offering each patient comforting and quality evidence-based treatment.