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Personal Best 'Change of Heart' Health & Wellness Symposium

Don't miss out! Attend Personal Best's February 20th Health & Wellness

Symposium as part of Self Magazine's 'Change of Heart' program to benefit the American Heart Association’s 'Go Red for Women’ campaign. 


  • Learn 'heart-healthy' advice and tips from top local health and wellness professionals
  • Sample unique tasting heart-healthy olive oils from Patricia & Paul
  • Excite your senses with essential oils and aromatherapy wellness tips by Heather McMahill 
  • Check out a foam roller demonstration and 'active release' stretching techniques to help improve posture, range of motion and reduce muscle tightness and soreness by Karen Megaro, certified personal trainer and senior fitness instructor at Personal Best. 

Personal Best is honored and excited to announce the following medical, health and holistic professionals who will take part in our Health & Wellness Symposium and offer their professional perspectives to help facilitate women to take steps to lead heart healthy lives:


  • Dr. Michelle Cappuccio - Dr. Cappuccio is a Chiropractor located in Clark with 20 years of experience centered on helping people, teaching and adjusting many families toward optimal health thru chiropractic care.
  • Carolyn F. Alper, PsyD - Dr. Alper is a Psychologist located in Westfield who focuses on evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral health issues.

  • Dr. Shefali Patel-Shusterman, MD, FACOG - Dr Shefali Patel-Shusterman is a Gynocologist located in Westfield who offers the latest in gynecologic and minimally invasive surgery and cosmetic care in a boutique private practice setting.

  • Dr. Matt Simms - Dr. Simms is a Chiropractor located in Cranford who focuses on preserving and restoring health through personalized and  innovative hands-on chiropratic techniques.

  • Amy Grobe, RD, CDE - Amy is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator located in Westfield who works with clients with a wide variety of health issues, including weight loss, diabetes and gastrointestinal issues.

  • Frances Camilleri - Frances is a physical therapist assistant, certified personal trainer and life coach. Frances’ training, experience and passion help empower others to live more vibrant lives by increasing their well-being through trusted guidance and transformational mind/body training.

  • Carmen Berbari, CMT - Carmen is a certified massage therapist located in Clark who specializes in sports massage, medical massage and myofascial release techniques.

  • Heather McMahill - Heather is a wellness and essential oils consultant located in Westfield who is committed to helping families find better health through natural wellness solutions.

Come experience and be a part of the energy, passion and power that women have to band together to reduce their personal risk for heart disease and live heart healthy lives!

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The Health & Wellness Symposium is open to the public however space and availability is limited and filling up quickly.

Pre-registration is required by contacting Personal Best at 908-789-3337 or info@pb-fitness.com.   

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We hope with all our heart to see you there!

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