At Elite Spine and Sports Care of Totowa, we are proud to provide our patients with experienced, compassionate, and evidence-based care. As part of our continued commitment to the health and wellness of the Totowa community, we are excited to introduce one of the dedicated professionals helping patients feel and function at their best — Dr. Gabriel Hannawi.
Dr. Gabriel Hannawi is a Board Certified Chiropractic Physician licensed to practice in New Jersey with more than 15 years of experience providing advanced chiropractic and rehabilitative care in outpatient settings. Known for his patient-focused approach and commitment to clinical excellence, Dr. Hannawi works closely with patients to help reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve overall function through non-invasive treatment methods.
While many people associate chiropractic care strictly with the spine, modern chiropractic medicine focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the entire body. Chiropractors work to improve joint mobility, muscle function, posture, biomechanics, and nervous system function to help patients move more efficiently and recover from injury naturally.
Dr. Hannawi takes a total-body approach to patient care, recognizing that pain and dysfunction in one area of the body often stem from imbalances elsewhere. Whether patients are experiencing neck pain, lower back pain, shoulder injuries, sports injuries, headaches, hip discomfort, or repetitive stress conditions, he evaluates how the entire body is functioning together in order to develop the most effective treatment plan possible.
A New Jersey native, Dr. Hannawi attended Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences. He then completed his chiropractic education at University of Bridgeport, earning his Doctorate in Chiropractic and graduating with honors.
Today, Dr. Hannawi proudly serves the local community alongside Dr. Sean Santagato at Elite Spine and Sports Care of Totowa, helping patients of all ages recover from injuries, manage chronic pain, and improve their quality of life through personalized chiropractic care and rehabilitation.
One of Dr. Hannawi’s advanced specialties includes full-body certification in Active Release Technique (ART), a state-of-the-art soft tissue treatment system designed to address problems involving muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. Unlike traditional treatments that may focus on only one region of the body, Dr. Hannawi’s total-body ART certification allows him to treat conditions affecting the upper extremities, lower extremities, and spine comprehensively.
ART is commonly used to help patients suffering from sports injuries, overuse injuries, chronic muscle tension, nerve entrapments, mobility restrictions, tendonitis, sciatica, and repetitive stress injuries. By combining precise movement with hands-on soft tissue treatment, ART helps restore normal tissue mobility, improve circulation, reduce pain, and accelerate healing.
In addition to chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue therapies, Dr. Hannawi also incorporates some of the latest rehabilitative technologies available, including Shockwave Therapy and Laser Therapy, when clinically appropriate.
Shockwave Therapy is an advanced non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic sound waves to stimulate healing in damaged tissues. It is commonly used to treat chronic tendon injuries, plantar fasciitis, shoulder pain, calcifications, tennis elbow, and stubborn musculoskeletal conditions that have not responded well to traditional treatments. Shockwave Therapy works by increasing blood flow, stimulating cellular repair, breaking down scar tissue, and promoting the body’s natural healing response.
Laser Therapy, also known as Low-Level Laser Therapy or Class IV Laser Therapy, uses targeted light energy to reduce inflammation, decrease pain, and accelerate tissue healing at the cellular level. This painless treatment is often used for joint pain, arthritis, muscle strains, ligament injuries, nerve irritation, and post-injury recovery. Many patients experience reduced pain and improved mobility with little to no downtime.
By combining modern technology with evidence-based chiropractic care and rehabilitation, Dr. Hannawi continues to provide patients with highly individualized treatment plans focused on long-term recovery and overall wellness.
In addition to his clinical experience and specialized training, Dr. Hannawi remains committed to staying current with the latest research and advancements in chiropractic and rehabilitative medicine. By continually expanding his knowledge and therapeutic techniques, he is able to offer patients the most modern, effective, and evidence-based treatments available.
At Elite Spine and Sports Care of Totowa, our mission has always been to provide exceptional multidisciplinary care in a welcoming and supportive environment. Dr. Hannawi’s dedication, expertise, and passion for helping patients heal make him an invaluable part of our team and a trusted provider within the Totowa community.
We are proud to have Dr. Hannawi serving our patients and look forward to continuing to help our community move, feel, and live better every day.
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