Working As A Team

Dr. Anthony and Dr. Nicole were born and raised in Kearny, NJ. Dr. Nicole graduated from Kearny High School in 2000. Throughout high school, Dr. Nicole was a gymnast and received her black belt in Michi Budo Ryu (a discipline of martial arts that encompasses karate, judo, and jiu-jitsu) from Kearny Martial Arts. Dr. Anthony graduated from Kearny High School in 1999. While attending Kearny High School, Dr. Anthony played football and wrestled. He was a two-time first team all county wrestler and a district 16 high school wrestling champion.

Dr. Anthony and Dr. Nicole met in Kearny high school in 1997 and have been together ever since. On June 23, 2006 they got married in Montego Bay. From 2002-2006 the doctors attended Life University in Marietta, Georgia.

Anthony C. Distano, M.S., D.C., D.A.C.R.B., C.S.C.S.

Chiropractic and Spine Rehabilitation

Dr. Anthony Distano is a chiropractic physician who specializes in spine rehabilitation and sports injuries.  Dr. Anthony is one of only seven chiropractic physicians in the state of New Jersey to achieve board certification in chiropractic and physical rehabilitation.  Dr. Anthony was selected as one of the top chiropractic physicians in the state of New Jersey by the NJ Top Docs committee for his extensive knowledge and training in the field of chiropractic and spine rehabilitation.

Dr. Anthony received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Master of Science degree in Sport Health Science with a concentration in sports injury management, and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees from Life University.  While at Life University, Dr. Anthony’s research projects included a research review of the detrimental effects of abnormal curvatures in the cervical spine on the nervous system and surrounding soft tissue structures, and a case study on chiropractic management of whiplash patients.

Dr. Anthony is board certified by the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Parts I, II, III, IV and Physiotherapy) and the New Jersey Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

In addition to being a chiropractic physician and rehabilitation specialist, Dr. Anthony is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner, Certified Fitness Trainer, and Functional Movement Systems Certified in Functional Movement Screening (FMS), Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), and Y-Balance Testing.  Dr. Anthony has extensive post graduate training in functional and clinical neurology. 

Nicole L. Distano, M.S., D.C.

Chiropractic and Pediatrics/Pregnancy

Dr. Nicole Distano is a specialist in general and prenatal/pediatric chiropractic.  Dr. Nicole received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees from Life University.  As a senior chiropractic intern, Dr. Nicole researched effects of breast feeding on the immune system of newborns and conducted a case study on the effects of chiropractic on symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis.

Dr. Nicole is board certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Parts I, II, III, IV) and the New Jersey Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

Dr. Nicole has extensive  post graduate education, through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, on the evaluation and management of prenatal and pediatric patients. Dr. Nicole is certified in the Webster technique, a specific chiropractic analysis and treatment that facilitates biomechanical balance in pelvic structures, muscles and ligaments.  In addition, Dr. Nicole regularly attends seminars on perinatal and postnatal care.  Dr. Nicole is currently persuing a Diplomate in chiropractic pediatrics.

In The Community

Dr. Anthony and Dr. Nicole regularly host community events such as spinal hygiene workshops, health lectures and and scoliosis screenings for local schools.  In addition, Dr. Anthony and Dr. Nicole are part of the sports medicine team for Kearny High School athletics.  Dr. Anthony and Dr. Nicole are executive board members of the Kearny Wrestling Booster Club.