Thrive Sports & Spine Associates

Somers Point: (609) 365-8881

Vineland: (856) 691-6055

All providers are ART certified

  • Dr. Karishma Patel

About Dr. Karishma Patel

Karishma Patel DC, DCACNB, MS is a South Jersey native who is passionate about educating the community about their healthcare options. Dr. Karishma is also passionate about treating acute/chronic joint and spine conditions. She attended Rutgers University where she majored in Biochemistry. Dr. Karishma knew she wanted to become a chiropractor when she witnessed a man carried into the clinic walk out on his own after a chiropractic treatment.


Dr. Karishma appreciated the ability to get quick and effective results with conservative treatment and decided to pursue a chiropractic degree. She graduated from New York Chiropractic College in 2014 with her Doctorate in Chiropractic. 


Dr. Karishma has directed her practice in sports and spine injuries. She specializes in functional neurology and also cares for pregnant women and infants. She acquired her Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (DACBN) accreditation in 2017 which has helped her treat patients with a broad range of conditions and allows her to be a spine and movement specialist. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new cities, lifting weights, and expanding her taste buds!

  • Dr. Charles Annunziata

ABOUT DR. CHARLES ANNUNZIATA

Dr. Charles Annunziata graduated from Lafayette College where he obtained a B.A. in Biology and participated in sports such as rugby and baseball. It was at Lafayette College that he became interested in the role of the athletic trainer and in the rehabilitation of various injuries his teammates acquired. This passion led to his decision to attend Life University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Doctorate of Chiropractic degree.



Dr. Annunziata has owned and operated numerous Chiropractic Clinics throughout the country since 1998. He is certified in Myofascial Trigger Point release, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Therapy, and Functional Medicine. He believes that proper nutrition and exercise are vital to creating a high quality of life. Dr. Charles Annunziata also writes monthly articles for various Chiropractic periodicals and is also a renowned lecturer to chiropractors nationwide through his live and online courses. When he is not caring for patients, he can be found on the slopes, in the ocean, and enjoying time with his three children.

  • Dr. Arianna Aaron

ABOUT DR. ARIANNA AARON

Arianna Aaron DC graduated from Northeast College of Health Sciences in New York, USA with honors with her Doctorate in Chiropractic. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal and Veterinary Sciences from Clemson University in South Carolina, USA. After receiving her doctorate, Dr. Aaron pursued further education in animal chiropractic care through the Options for Animals College of Animal Chiropractic where she was awarded a post-doctoral certification in Essentials of Animal Chiropractic.


She is certified to practice animal chiropractic by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA) and specializes in equine chiropractic care. She became interested in chiropractic care after experiencing the benefits of it while suffering from her own chronic health issues. Dr. Aaron is an ART Certified Provider and a Graston Technique therapy Provider. 


In her spare time, Dr. Aaron enjoys reading, cooking, and retraining retired racehorses off the track for their second careers!



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