Dr. Choudhri received his MD degree from the New Jersey Medical School, UMDNJ, Newark. His residency in Radiology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, was followed by a fellowship in Interventional Radiology at the Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute. He previously served as Chief, Interventional Radiology at Jackson South Hospital in Miami. He is board certified in Radiology by the ABR.

Dr Choudri specializes in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at Capital Health System in Hopewell, NJ.

Dr Applbaum is Medical Director and Acting Chairman of the Department of Radiology at Capital Health System.

Dr. Applbaum received his MD degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His residency in Radiology at Maimonides Medical Center was followed by a fellowship in Interventional Radiology at the University of California at Irvine Medical Center. He previously served as Chief, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, at Staten Island University Hospital. He is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology, with Certificates of Added Qualification in both Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, by the American Board of Radiology (ABR.)

Karen McPartland, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with 17 years of experience in the field of dietetics.

Karen graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nutrition. Karen earned a Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management from the Commission on Dietetic Registration and recently became a Certified Leap Therapist to better help those with food sensitivities. She is currently enrolled in the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy (IFNA) where she is studying to become an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner.

Karen started her career in public health developing and presenting health education programs for schools, community organizations and corporations.

For the past 14 years, she has worked at Princeton Longevity Center where she provides medical nutrition therapy to help in treating a variety of health conditions, develops personalized weight management strategies and works with clients to create realistic, sustainable, nutrition-related goals to support overall health.

Barbara Bacal is a Registered Dietitian with over 25 years of experience. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics.

Prior to joining Princeton Longevity Center, Barbara worked for many years as a Clinical Dietitian at the Milford Campus of Bridgeport Hospital, assessing and instructing patients with a wide variety of medical conditions including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. She has also worked in a medically-supervised weight loss office where she coached individuals through weight loss programs.

Barbara has taught weight loss classes on a military base and has conducted a 16 week course for people with pre-diabetes looking to prevent developing diabetes. Through community outreach programs, she has educated groups ranging from elementary school children to senior citizens about nutrition and health. Barbara has provided her expertise at health fairs and is on the Board of the Orange Visiting Nurse Association as a consultant dietitian.

Barbara loves to help people learn more about food and good nutrition. Her philosophy is that there is no such thing as a one size fits all, or “best”, diet.  She focuses her instruction on each individual’s specific needs, using this information to create a meal plan tailored to their lifestyle. Her goal is to help each patient feel their best.

In her free time, Barbara is an avid baker who loves to experiment with new recipes and ingredients. She often uses her fellow PLC colleagues as tasters for her confectionary creations! When she’s not focusing on nutrition, you will find Barbara either on a spin bike or in the studio welding metal sculptures.

Alexa Essenfeld is a Registered Dietitian with years of experience educating and encouraging others about the importance of nutrition and wellness. Alexa graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in dietetics and then went on to pursue her masters and dietetic internship at the College of Saint Elizabeth.

Prior to coming to PLC, Alexa was the campus dietitian at a local university where she helped manage the dietary needs of those with food allergies. While at the university, Alexa also created unique vegan, gluten free and allergen free menus for the entire campus. Alexa also has experience counseling professional and Division 1 athletes on adopting sports performance diets. When working with clients, Alexa takes time to understand individual barriers and helps people discover how they can make improvements (big or small) to become the healthier person they aspire to be. Alexa has been affiliated with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the NJ Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for over 8 years.

Elli Kmiec is a Registered Dietitian at Princeton Longevity Center’s Flagship office in Downtown Manhattan. She is a graduate from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics degree with a concentration in Sports Nutrition. She was a research assistant in several studies, investigating proper fueling methods on the body composition of Division II NCAA athletes during her time at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. She is also earned her Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Health Care Management from Dominican University while simultaneously completing her dietetic supervised practice hours across the Greater Chicago region.

Prior to joining PLC, Elli was an inpatient acute care Dietitian in Brooklyn, NY. She also started her sports dietetic practice experience as an RD with Tone House in Manhattan, NY working towards the Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics certification. Through education and professional practice Elli has gained experience counseling professional and collegiate athletes, as well as those with disordered eating patterns, and those with various chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and kidney disease.

Elli’s nutrition areas of interest include cardiovascular health, mindful-based eating practices, and the brain-gut connection. Her professional goal as a Registered Dietitian is to aide our nation’s service members and veteran’s in making healthier lifestyle choices while transitioning to retirement in order to prevent early onset of cardiovascular disease.

Sandra Gollogly is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Princeton Longevity Center’s Fairfax, Virginia office.

Sandra graduated from the State University of New York with a Bachelor of Science Degree in General Management & Clinical Dietetics. She also completed a dietetic internship from Perth Amboy Medical Center, in New Jersey with a Clinical and Management focus. In 2011, Sandra received her Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Sandra believes in the importance of empowering and motivating her clients to meet their health goals. She takes a holistic approach by recommending small tweaks, and shifts to food choices and routines. She partners with clients to identify strategies to overcome obstacles, with the ultimate goal of client health and happiness.

Most recently, Sandra has worked at a Rehabilitation and Health Care Center caring for residents and families with a wide range of health concerns such as diabetes, cardiac health, cancer, wound healing, and weight management. She has also provided outpatient and inpatient medical nutritional counseling, and wrote and taught a nutrition program curriculum for youth. Sandra has been affiliated with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for over 25 years.

In the warm weather you can often find Sandra working in her vegetable garden and experimenting with new plant varieties. (Ask her about her trial run with brussel sprouts!) Year round you can find her hiking in Virginia, or entertaining family and friends!  She loves to cook and modify recipes to be healthier; but she will never sacrifice taste!

Mallory Spinelli is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist located at Princeton Longevity Center’s Fairfax, VA location.

Mallory graduated from the San Diego State University with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Foods & Nutrition.  She then attended the Cedar Crest College and completed her Dietetic Internship with a focus on community nutrition and counseling.

Mallory has been in practice for 5 years, and in addition to her employment with Princeton Longevity Center, she provides contract dietitian services to various Long Term Care & Rehabilitation facilities throughout Northern Virginia.

In her free time, Mallory enjoys traveling and exploring new cities and cuisine with her husband, Paul. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family, running and preparing fresh & healthy meals at home.

Nicole Ciullo, RD, LDN, is a registered and licensed dietitian with 15+ years of experience in the field of dietetics.

Nicole graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2001 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nutrition.  In 2012, Nicole also received her Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. She is currently enrolled in IFNA and is studying to become an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner.

Throughout her career, Nicole has worked with infants, adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population in an effort to promote optimal nutritional health at all ages.  As a young girl growing up in South Jersey, Nicole struggled with her own weight and realized during her teenage years that proper diet and exercise were key in attaining a healthy weight and being fit. It was because of her own journey that Nicole decided to major in Nutrition with the hopes of helping others in the future.

Nicole is passionate about nutrition because she knows the difference it can make, not just in one’s overall health, but also improving self-esteem and a positive outlook on life.   She believes “you are what you eat” and with proper guidance, she can help you achieve your nutrition goals.

Currently, Nicole provides individual nutrition counseling sessions to those seeking assistance with weight management and all aspects of medical nutrition therapy.

Marisa is a graduate from the University of Connecticut with her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Master of Science in Health Promotion.

Marisa is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, Thirty and Under in Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Group, Connecticut Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the Center for Mindful Eating.

Prior to joining Princeton Longevity Center, Marisa worked as an inpatient Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Dietitian, as well as in medically-supervised weight loss, and outpatient counseling, with a focus on weight management and eating disorders. She also worked as a research assistant on several studies investigating the Mediterranean diet and cardiovascular disease.

Marisa’s nutrition areas of interest are cardiovascular health, the Mediterranean Diet, and mindfulness-based eating practices. She is an advocate for realistic, non-restrictive dietary habits that anyone can incorporate in their day to day life. Her goal is to give individuals the tools they need to form healthy habits to optimize your health and quality of life.

Pamela Olszyk graduated from University of Hartford with a Bachelor’s of Science in health sciences and pre physical therapy.  She continued her education by earning a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Human Performance from Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU).  She was a graduate lab assistant working with athletes and general public at SCSU and conducted testing and research including indirect calorimetry (RMR & VO2 max), Wingate testing, isokinetic dynamometry, and body composition (skinfold & hydrostatic weighing). She completed her Master’s thesis on “The Effects of gender, neuromotor & balance training on peak torque, muscle power, and static & dynamic balance in NCAA division II men and women’s basketball players.”  Pamela comes with 7 years of experience in rehabilitation and clinical population.

Prior to joining Princeton Longevity Center, Pamela was a Corrective Medical Exercise Specialist in a medically focused gym working one on one with clients to improve their overall health, well-being and strength and conditioning.  She specialized in designing and implementing programs based on low back pain, neck, arm & leg pain, cardiac, pulmonary, heart rate monitoring and weight loss.

When it comes to exercise, Pamela believes it’s a form of medicine.  She is extremely passionate about helping motivate people and change their lifestyles for better health. She has even motivated her PLC colleagues to try different workouts with her and commit to the programs. The Shelton PLC team now looks forward to daily workouts as a crew!

In her spare time when she’s not experimenting with new exercises she enjoys walking and hiking with her son and dog and enjoys her new passion of golf with her husband.

Sam Snyder has a wide variety of experience in the health and wellness field. He received his Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from East Stroudsburg University where he focused on the clinical testing and lab-based research aspects of his field. Additionally, Sam is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, as well as a Certified Olympic Weightlifting Performance Coach through USA Weightlifting.

Prior to joining Princeton Longevity Center, Sam worked as a strength and conditioning coach at multiple colleges including Princeton University, Rutgers University, Bryant University, and the University of Rhode Island. He has experience training NCAA champions and Olympic medalists, collegiate athletes, youth athletes, and private sector personal training clients. During this time he was responsible for needs assessments, program design, nutritional guidance, and performance tracking of athletes and clients.

Sam received his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Rhode Island, where he was also a NCAA Championship qualifier and multiple record holder in the shot put and discus throw for the track and field team.

Andrew Goring, MA, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and an American College of Sports Medicine Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist.

Andrew received his Master’s in Exercise Science from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from Montclair State University in New Jersey. He has also completed an Internship in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

As a former Health Fitness Expert with Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems, Andrew comes with unique insight into working with the busy professional to make fitness a part of their lives and not an obstacle. He enjoys working with his clients to set attainable fitness goals, promote behavior changes, maintain motivation, manage disease and prevent injury through safe exercise techniques. Andrew has interests in the field of strength and hypertrophy-specific training and his approach to exercise that is strongly influenced by movement analysis and corrective exercise.

Andrew is a sport’s enthusiast and devoted lifelong fan of the Cleveland Indians, and enjoys spending free time with family and friends.

Tom O’Connor graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science and Sport Studies. He also received his Masters of Science Degree in Human Movement Science with a concentration in Corrective Exercise.

Tom is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is also a certified by the American Council on Exercise as a Clinical Exercise Specialist, Personal trainer, and a Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant. He also has advanced specialization in corrective exercise and performance enhancement from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Tom has received foundations of fitness training from Towns Sports International. He has intensive training in Golf Biomechanics from the Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology (C.H.E.K.) Institute.

Tom worked as an Exercise Physiologist in a Cardiac Rehabilitation Center in Trinitas Hospital in Northern New Jersey. He also monitored diabetes and hypertensive management programs in a hospital setting in Union county. He was an exercise specialist in the fitness setting where he performed personalized exercise prescriptions. He has also worked as a personal trainer at New York Sports Clubs and at In-Home settings.

Keith Burns is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a Bachelors of Science degree in Physical Education Studies and received his Masters of Science Degree in Human Movement Science with a concentration in Corrective Exercise from the Arizona School of Health Science, A.T. Still University in Mesa, AZ.

Keith brings to the Princeton Longevity Center over a decade of experience in the health and fitness field.

Keith is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He also has advanced specialization in corrective exercise and performance enhancement from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, as well as having been trained by the Titleist Performance Institute as a Certified Golf Fitness Instructor.  In addition to his work at Princeton Longevity,  Keith also serves on the faculty at Georgian Court University teaching Kinesiology and Biomechanics in the Exercise Science Program.

Prior to joining Princeton Longevity, Keith has worked as a Strength & Conditioning coach at both the collegiate and professional level.  Professionally, he spent 4 years in Major League Baseball with the Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, and Detroit Tigers organizations overseeing the athletic development of players within each organization.

On the collegiate level he has worked at the University of Richmond, Towson University, and Seton Hall University serving in a similar capacity for student-athletes from a variety of sports.  Additionally, Keith has held the position of Director of Training for two private sports performance companies overseeing all aspects of the business.

Chris Volgraf received his degree in Exercise Science from Temple University where he specialized in Exercise Testing & Prescription and Sports Specific Training.

Chris has been the Senior Exercise Physiologist since 2002 and is a founding member of the Princeton Longevity clinical staff.

He currently holds the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, the Health/Fitness Instructor certification from the American College of Sports Medicine, as well as the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer certification. Chris also received training in Program Design from the nationally recognized Cooper Clinic in Dallas, Texas. More recently, he has been trained to perform Gray Cook’s Functional Movement Screening and he has joined an elite group of Strength and Conditioning Specialists receiving the distinction of Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor.

Chris has helped train youth, college, Olympic and professional athletes for the past 5 years. Chris has also served as a guest lecturer on the variety of career paths provided in the field of Exercise Science at Temple University for the past 3 years. In the past, Chris has worked with Aetna US Healthcare’s Corporate Fitness Division as an Exercise Physiologist and with MediFit Corporate Services as an Exercise Physiologist/Exercise Prescription and Program Design Coordinator for one of the nation’s largest utility companies

Kristin Eannotti, M.S. is an ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist and ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist with seven years of experience in the clinical population.

Prior to joinging the Princeton Longevity Center Kristin was in La Jolla, CA at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine.

Kristin received a Bachelor’s in Health Promotion and Exercise Science/Wellness Management from Western Connecticut State University and a Master’s in Exercise Science and Nutrition from Sacred Heart University. Kristin has experience working with a wide variety of populations through many different fitness domains. She has assisted in the organization of a successful childhood obesity program and started a group exercise program for a local hospital by teaching a variety of exercise classes to a wide range of populations.

Kristin worked in cardiac rehabilitation for several years and has found that exercise, along with a healthy diet, is the best form of medicine. She is extremely passionate about helping people achieve their goals and enjoys watching people thrive through making lifestyle changes to optimize their health.