Health Rehabilitation Services for Nassau and Suffolk County
The Universal Health & Rehabilitation Center is a facility that houses a variety of companies offering healing modalities that focus on helping to create health in the body. The facility houses companies that provide Physical Medicine and Pain Management, Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Acupuncture and Massage Therapy techniques of health rehabilitation services for Nassau and Suffolk County.
More and more patients are using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Studies show that CAM is the fastest growing area in health care today with 42 percent of people in the United States reporting that they have used at least one CAM therapy according to the National Library of Medicine.

Meet the Universal Health & Rehab Team
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Chiropractic Health Care ~ Bernhard Sengstock, DC, PC
Bernhard J. Sengstock, DC is a Doctor of Chiropractor licensed to practice by New York State. His educational back round includes earning a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Maryland in 1989 from the college of Physical Education, Recreation and Health.
Graduate education was obtained at Parker College of Chiropractic where in 1994 he earned the degree Doctor of Chiropractic. Post Doctorate education includes a 100-hour course in X-Ray proficiency sponsored by Irene Gold Seminars in 1995, and completion of 300 hours of post-doctorate studies in the field of Chiropractic Rehabilitation through the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board. He is a Member of the New York State Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Association, as well as the International Chiropractic Association.
Clinical Experience includes residency at the Parker College of Chiropractic Clinic in Dallas, Texas in 1994, as well as Staff Chiropractor for Spinecare Chiropractic from 1995-1999. In March of 2000, Dr. Sengstock opened his practice, Bernhard Sengstock, DC, PC, and began practicing in the Universal Health & Rehabilitation center in Islip, Long Island. His emphasis is on strengthening the body and restoring health, and allowing the healing power of the body to manifest to the highest degree.
Chiropractic Health Care ~ Dr. John Palemire, DC
Dr. John Palemire is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College 1984. He's been practicing at Universal Health & Rehabilitation since 2010. With more than 40 years of experience in high-volume, multidisciplinary, and family chiropractic practices in the Bronx and Long Island, Dr. Palemire excels at hands-on techniques for effective pain relief, reducing nerve interference, and improving overall health.
In his free time, Dr. Palemire is an avid golfer in addition to cheering on the New York Yankees, Islanders, and Giants. He's been happily married to his wife Fran for 37 years.
Physical Therapy ~ Glenn Segal Physical Therapy, PC
Glenn Segal, PT graduated from Touro College of Physical Therapy in 1997. His company, Glenn Segal Physical Therapy, PC has been providing the highest quality physical therapy services at the Universal Health and Rehabilitation Center since 2001. Since that time, Mr. Segal’s physical therapy practice has grown into one of the finest on Long Island, and is fully equipped with the latest state of the art equipment. His hands on approach to care has helped thousands of patients achieve their fitness and rehabilitation goals. He specializes in accident and injury rehabilitation, as well as carpal/tarsal tunnel, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, shoulder/hip/knee/ankle therapy, neurologic rehabilitation and more.
Acupuncture ~ DANIELLE SENGSTOCK – American Acupuncture Services, PC
Danielle Sengstock, LAc graduated from the New York College of Health Professions in 2001, and opened American Acupuncture Services, PC soon after. Since that time, American Acupuncture has been providing the highest quality and most affordable acupuncture services in the area. Acupuncture has been proved to reduce pain without the chemical side effects of pharmaceuticals, and can be helpful in a host of other conditions such as weight loss, smoking cessation, infertility, neurological disorders and more.
Acupuncture ~ Yang Wei, DC, LAc
Dr. Yang Wei, DC, LAc, is a Board-Certified New York State Licensed Chiropractor and Acupuncturist.
Dr. Wei had her Bachelor degree of Chinese Medicine in Nanjing Universiry of Chinese Medicine in China, which includes Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine with one year hospital internship. After that, Dr. Wei continued her education for Doctor of Chiropractic and Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition in Northeast College of Health Sciences (New York Chiropractic College). Dr. Wei is certified in Sports Injury Management, Fascial Movement Taping, Connective Tissue Therapy, Activator Method. She is also experienced with weight loss, stress relief, beauty, neuromuscular pain issues.
Dr. Wei integrates Chiropractic and Acupuncture with nutrition education in the treatment to help reduce pain, strengthen neuromuscular system and immune system, and enhance physical health.
Clinical Nutrition ~ Bernhard Sengstock, DC, PC
Some of latest researches in the field of clinical nutrition points out that certain foods are better for certain blood types. This amazing discovery might be able to give us an exact blueprint of what foods are best for us as individuals. Our office also helps outline nutritional programs for specific conditions such as weight loss, detoxification, muscle building, athletic performance and overall wellness. We also carry a full line of nutritional supplement products and will help you make an educated choice as to which supplements are best for you.
Pain Management ~ Erick Fanaee, Md
At the Universal Health & Rehabilitation Center, we have the luxury of housing board certified Medical Doctors and/or Nurse Practitioners that specialize in Pain Management. This allows patients the option to obtain treatment from a traditional medical perspective, and is the perfect complement to conservative approach offered by other alternative health care companies at the facility. These Health Care companies can work together to offer a wide range of health care disciplines all under one roof. Dr. Fanaee’s services include trigger point injections, facet blocks, epidural injections, radio-frequency oblations, Intracept procedure and more.
Massage Therapy ~ Joanne Rodriguez, LMT
As a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist with over 20 years of practice in the medical field having specialized experience in treatment of patients with illnesses including Cancer, Lou Gehrig's Disease, Multiple Scoliosis, Cerebral Palsy, Lymphedema; I have the knowledge, understanding and compassion for the patient. Treatment plans include Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy; and are further customized to the injury or post/pre-surgical needs of the patient. I have developed personalized treatment plans for Pregnancy and Children. As a graduate of the Swedish Institute of New York City; my specific skills were enhanced at the Ronald McDonald House, Beth Israel Hospice, US Open and the Dialysis Center in New York City. An active Bi-lingual member of the community volunteering for various charitable organizations. Swimming with the Dolphins and vacationing on cruises with my family provides balance and tranquility.
Address
Islip Avenue, Suite 23
Islip, New York 11751
Phone
631.277.6767
631.277.4311
Email
info@universalhealthandrehab.com