Health + Wellness

Helping Minds Heal and Grow

At Northern New Jersey CBT, Fernando Palumbo helps patients rediscover peace within. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Emma Cleary Photography The son of two police officers, Ferdinando Palumbo set out to follow his parents into the uniform and badge. But life had other plans. He joined the U.S. Army Reserves (still wearing a uniform) and enrolled in college, a requirement his parents set for enlistment. That detour sparked an interest in mental health, particularly PTSD. After...

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The Power of Intuitive Connection

At SpiritHealer Wellness, Nicole Colella guides clients using energy-centered practices. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Stephanie Blum, Alessandra Guarneri Nicole Colella is quite literally in the business of energy. As an advocate for holistic wellness, she often describes herself as a human tuning fork. For Colella, it’s all about the vibrations people put out into the world. “If you have two tuning forks, the other one will ring and match the frequency and vibration of the...

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Resilience Through Grace

Emma’s courageous cancer journey inspired her father’s path to recovery. Article by Alessandra Guarneri | Photography by AJ Wyman Sometimes life changes in a moment so small, you almost miss it. For AJ and Lindsey Wyman, a simple worry about their infant daughter, Emma, soon became every parent’s worst fear and the beginning of a journey that would test their family’s strength. What started as a late-night trip to the emergency room quickly became a series of hospital visits and inconclusive...

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Where Prevention Meets Real Accessibility

Saint Clare’s primary care office makes routine care easier with walk-ins, screenings, and preventive services. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Stephanie Blum, Alessandra Guarneri As a new year begins, many people recommit to their health, and one of the simplest ways to do that is through routine primary care. Amid an increasingly complicated healthcare landscape, Saint Clare’s Hospital is making that easier by offering community-focused access to annual physicals, walk-in...