About Core Spine & Wellness

In 2019, Stephen Worrell graduated from New York Chiropractic College and became a NJ licensed Chiropractic Assistant. In 2008, he also graduated from Anthem Institute and received his Medical Assistant Certification. He is also a Certified Personal Trainer and directs our patients’ care as they transition to the wellness phase of care. He has designed exercise training programs to help our patients regain their goals and resume the lifestyle they once had. In his spare time, Stephen enjoys long walks on the beach. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and two beautiful daughters. Stephen is also an avid runner and has completed numerous half marathons and, in 2018, completed the NYC marathon.

Tamara Fernandes graduated from South River High School and furthered her education at Raritan Valley Community College. She has worked in the medical field for over seven years and has been with our practice since 2016, where she specializes in office management, medical weight loss, front desk coordinating, and more. She loves helping people get back to feeling their best by promoting efficiency and a better experience for both patients and staff. She speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese. In 2023, Tamara became a first time mother to a baby girl. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, listening to music,, and traveling in her free time!

Adriana Pimentel grew up in South River, New Jersey, is a graduate of South River High School. She is currently enrolled in New York Chiropractic College Chiropractic Assistant Program. She aspires to become a Certified Chiropractic Assistant. She began working with Core Spine & Wellness in 2017. She is a Physical Therapy Aide and assists all providers in delivering required treatments to patients. She is fluent in Portuguese and English. She enjoys playing instruments, singing, going to the beach, and playing sports in her free time.

Corey Souza grew up in Old Bridge, New Jersey, and graduated from Old Bridge High School. She got her Medical Assistant degree from Sanford Brown in 2010. She has worked in the medical field, including pediatric and multiple disciplinary offices. She works as an Administrative Support Specialist and has been with Core Spine and wellness since 2015. She loves helping people feel their best by setting them up with the proper provider. She loves to spend time with her two boys and go to the beach in her spare time.

Daphne Velasco grew up in South River, New Jersey. She is our Medical Records Clerk. She is fluent in both Spanish and English. She first began working at Core Spine & Wellness in 2017. She works well with others and is a hands-on person. She specializes in Medical Records and Reception. Daphne loves listening to music and practicing her makeup skills in her spare time.

Patricia Sandoval is our Personal Injury Protection clerk and front desk coordinator. Trish, as we call her, makes sure patients who are injured in automobile accidents get the proper care they need by coordinating their care plan with their insurance company.

Kunaal is our front desk coordinator and is the one to help patients set up their appointments and answer any insurance questions they may have. He understands conversational Hindi and is fluent in English.

Ines Dos Santos grew up in South River, New Jersey. She is one of our Physical Therapy Aides. She is fluent in both Portuguese and English.