Meet the Staff

Dr. Mikhail Bernshteyn MD (Internist)

Medical School – Saint Petersburg Medical State Academy
Wykoff Heights Medical Center (Residency)
Wykoff Heights Medical Center (Internship)

Dr. Mikhail Bernshteyn is a Primary Care Doctor with a Medical Degree from Saint Petersburg Medical State academy. Dr. Bernsteyn completed a Residency and Internship at Wykoff Heights Medical Center. Dr. Bernshteyn is fluent in English, Spanish and Russian.

Dr. Christina Pekar, DC

Dr. Pekar is a graduate of National University of Health Sciences Chiropractic College. Her expertise working with conditions of the pelvic floor and lower kinetic chain from the perspective of gender differences in biomechanics and motor control make Christina a welcome addition to our team. Dr. Pekar enjoys being physically active and works out on a regular basis. Christina is an avid dog lover.

Dr. Michelle Agyakwah, DC

Dr. Michelle Agyakwah graduated from University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic. She has a Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Agyakwah employs various soft tissue techniques with patients, such as cross friction massage, post isometric relaxation, myofascial release and more. Dr. Michelle also offers rehabilitation exercises and various mobilization techniques such as Red Cord, DNS and therapeutic Pilates.

Mariam Kodsy – Physical Therapist

Mariam graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, after graduating with honors from York University with a Specialized Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and Health Science. She has experience working with patients with orthopedic conditions, neurological conditions, brain injuries and neurotraumas. Mariam has a passion for helping her clients achieve their rehab goals through individualized care, grounded in manual therapy, functional exercise and gait retraining. While practicing at our clinic, she continues to expand her knowledge and manual skills through advanced coursework. Mariam is a certified therapist in Anatomy in Motion for gait analysis and re-training. She has completed several courses for the assessment and management of TMJ dysfunction, and neck and orofacial pain. She is also certified in Mulligan concept techniques, neurokinetic therapy levels 1 and 2, and SFMA 1.

Apart from staying active with hiking, kayaking, playing soccer and basketball, Mariam enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

HyunJu YOO, PT, MPT, DPT, CPI (Licensed Physical Therapist)

HyunJu started working as physical therapist with associate degree of physical therapy from An-san University in South Korea in 2007 and received Bachelor of physical therapy in 2011, graduated from Sahmyook University in 2014 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy. She worked in Samsung Electronics Company and Samsung Hospital as physical therapist dealing with employees of the company applying ergonomic concepts. She has working in outpatient orthopedics treating all types of injuries including joint replacements, sports and work injuries, as well as acute and chronic pain. Those experience encouraged her to board filed becoming NYS physical therapist. She obtained NYPT license in 2015 then, attended Dominical College and received Doctorate of physical therapy in 2017.

HyunJu is a dedicated evidence-based practitioner and continues to supplement her education through research and continuing education courses including:

HyunJu is also studied Counseling Psychology with bachelor degree from Seoul Digital University to deeply understand patients perspective. Her goal is to provide customized PT services to workers and sport athletes with individual posture and exercise program from core stability to dynamic stability.