Meet the Doctor

Dr. Todd Askenas has been a licensed
Chiropractor since 1991.

Dr. Todd Askenas has been freeing people from pain since 1992 in his office in Pearl River, New York. As a Chiropractor with almost 20 years of experience, he is committed to promoting the health and well being of his patients.

Education

• National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, IL
  Doctor of Chiropractic 1991
  Bachelor of Science 1990
• University of Maryland, College Park, MD
  

Certifications

• Active Release Techniques - Certified in Spine, 2009; Certified in Upper Extremities, 2010; Certified in Lower Extremities, 2011
• Manipulation Under Anesthesia - National Association of MUA Physicians, 2010 
• Golf Fitness Instructor - Titleist Performance Institute, 2010
  
• Certified Fitness Trainer - International Sports Sciences Association, 2010
• Evaluations and Management of Golf Injuries - Professional Sports Care, 2009
• Certified in Disability and Impairment Ratings - Parker College of Chiropractic, 1998
  
• Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, NY College of Chiropractic, 1993

Professional Experience

Askenas Chiropractic,
January, 1992 - Present

• Active practice utilizing five treatment rooms offering chiropractic manipulative therapy, decompression therapy, active release technique, laser therapy, electric muscle stimulation, interferential treatment, short wave diathermy, flexion/distraction, custom orthotics, and massage therapy.
• Strong emphasis on patient education. Patients are routinely instructed on body mechanics, stretching, strengthening, and how to avoid re-injury.
• Team Chiropractor for the Gotham City Knights – basketball team in the National Rookie League (2001)
• Medical Staff - Toga Duathalon (2009)
• Medical Staff - TOUGHMAN Triathalon (2010, 2011)
• Wellness Team - US Golf Open Championship, Bethesda, MD (2011)

Professional Memberships

• American Chiropractic Association - Member since 1992

Community Activities/Awards

• 40 Under 40 – chosen as one of the top 40 young professionals in Rockland County in 2004
• Pearl River Chamber of Commerce, member since 1992
• Coordinator of annual Blanket Drive for Rockland County needy families
• Coordinator of annual Teddy Bear Drive for traumatized children and the Orangetown Police Department
• Coach – Children’s Basketball, Baseball and Softball
• Conducts seminars and workshops on topics including Safe Lifting Techniques, Ergonomics in the Workplace, Stress & Health, and Stretching & Strengthening

Licenses

• State of New York – License Number X006837-1
• State of New Jersey – License Number 4535