Founder

Dr Rekha Menon

Dr. Menon did her family medicine residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY.

She was Chief Resident, House Staff President, served on both Infection Control and GME Committees, and gave the President speech at her graduation. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and is the co-owner of Apollo Medical PC in Brooklyn, NY.

Dr. Menon is the Medical Director of Partnership Health Center, Integrity Health and is also affiliated with RWJ Monmouth Medical Center Long Branch NJ. Recently, Dr. Menon was recognized by the city of Long Branch and the State of NJ for her community service, especially during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Working at Partnership Health Center, Integrity Health, Long Branch has brought back the real sense of medicine. To be able to practice medicine the way it should be. This is the reason why Dr. Menon became a physician. Being a medical home model has also enabled better quality care with better communication and time spent between physician and patient to ensure quality care of the whole you

Founder

Chitra Menon

A retired physics teacher, presently tutoring mathematics, Chitra Menon has been giving back to the community for over 50 years. Organizing cultural events, raising funds worth thousands of dollars, bringing artists from India and the US, and supporting their needs financially and culturally, she continues to do even more today in the state of NJ. She is selfless, dedicated, committed and hard-working. She also supports and mentors orphans while providing financial support.

She is a grandmother to 4 kids and the matriarch in the family.

Founder

Arjuna Menon

Arjuna has a Bachelor’s degree in biology from Rutgers University and is a recent graduate of George Washington University with a Master’s in public health. As an aspiring physician, he currently works at CityMD urgent care and volunteers in various community events for the elderly. Besides playing, he is an avid sports fan, especially soccer, tennis, and basketball. Arjuna has been involved with the Jersey Shore Breast Cancer Walk since its inception. He has helped coordinate the walk, raise funds, as well as worked to expand its reach. His favorite quote is: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world” – Gandhi.

Organizer

Catherine Hung

Catherine Hung has been practicing physical therapy for more than 30 years.  She received her undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 1991. She continued to practice full time while studying part time to advance her professional and academic career. She was certified as a manual therapist at the University of St. Augustine in 1998. She aggressively pursued her education and credentials and earned a Master’s degree in physical therapy in 2001, as well as a Pilates Rehab Practitioner certification through Polestar Education in 2003. She completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy through the University of St. Augustine in 2010. She was also a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist.

She honed her craft by attending various continuing education courses and from collaborating with fellow clinicians over the years. As a certified Manual Therapist, her philosophy focuses on treating the source of dysfunction based on the biomechanics and functional musculoskeletal anatomy. She provides the highest quality of care to her patients through comprehensive examination, biomechanical analysis of the human body, manual therapy and integrated exercise approach. She specializes in orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries with a focus on rehabilitation for back injuries by incorporating manual therapy and Pilates exercises. Utilizing an integrative and holistic approach, she focuses on devising individualized care and achieving balance in the whole-body system. Having scoliosis, osteoporosis, and various injuries over the years gave her an appreciation of physical therapy from the patient’s perspective and enhanced her effectiveness as a therapist.

She joined the Performing Arts of Physical Therapy in New York as a per diem physical therapist for Broadway dancers and actors on-site in the theaters since 2011. She finds it very exciting and challenging to correct various dysfunctions of the performers in a short period of time to ensure that they can continue to excel in their performance.

Organizer

Reshma Nair

Reshma Nair is a Managing Partner with Arma Group, Founder Arma  and a Senior Operations leader in Freddie Mac. She has over 20 years of program management experience in media, banking, and mortgage industries. With a deep personal connection to the cause, Reshma combines strategic planning, community outreach and event coordination to drive impactful programs for Jersey Shore.

She lives with her husband, 2 teens, and dogs in South Jersey. She also enjoys reading, writing, dancing, traveling and mountain expeditions. 

Organizer

Patricia Brown (Trish)

Trish has over 30 years of experience as an RN. Areas of interest include education and 
Case Management. She has always enjoyed teaching patients, their families and helping them find good resources and support. When not caring for patients I  enjoy archery or riding my horse. 

Organizer

Shawn Barnett

My name is Shawn Barnett. I was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica on November 20, 1976. I graduated from Saint James High School in 1993. I migrated to New Jersey in 2003. Currently, I reside in Long Branch, New Jersey. Throughout living in America, I have worked in numerous specialities. For example, I’ve been certified medical receptionist, a Financial Advisor, and now I’m an actress. I have worked on the television show “Succession” as an event planner/boss. I worked as a nurse on Power Book III. I was a feature in Lifetime movie “Martin Luther King.” Lastly, I played in “The Good Fight” as an extra and then as a client. I was an extra in Shoprite’s 2021 commercial.

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