JOHN MANZELLA
Manahawkin,NJ
Summary
Licensed Acupuncturist with 24+ years of private practice experience, treating an average of 65 patients per week in a high-volume, integrative clinical setting. Certified in Sports Medicine Acupuncture and actively engaged as a Teaching Assistant in the program. Combines a strong foundation in exercise science with advanced orthopedic assessment, manual muscle testing, and corrective movement prescription. Passionate about bridging Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern sports rehabilitation and functional performance care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Founder & Acupuncturist
Ocean Acupuncture & Integrative Wellness
01.2001 - Current
- Specialize in sports injury rehab, movement screening, postural analysis, and corrective exercise.
- Implement SMAC protocols including orthopedic testing, MMT, postural assessment, and motor point needling.
- Co-manage daily clinic operations: patient scheduling, insurance billing, EMR (Acubliss).
- Teach and facilitate patient education programs including movement hygiene, posture workshops, and breath-centered rehabilitation.
Education
Master of Science - Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM)
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
New York, NY01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ01.1997
Skills
- Orthopedic Acupuncture & Postural Correction
- Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) & Movement Re-Patterning
- Corrective Exercise Design (Animal Flow, Tai Chi, Qi Qong)
- Patient-Centered Education & Lifestyle Coaching
- EMR Proficiency (Acubliss), Documentation, Billing
Websites
Certification
- Licensed Acupuncturist – New Jersey (Since 2002)
- NCCAOM Diplomate in Acupuncture (2001 Active)
- Certified in Sports Medicine Acupuncture (SMAC)
- SMAC Program – Teaching Assistant (2025)
Timeline
Co-Founder & Acupuncturist
Ocean Acupuncture & Integrative Wellness
01.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
William Paterson University
Master of Science - Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM)
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
Teaching & Continuing Education
- Teaching Assistant – Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC)
- Vienna, VA & National | 2025–Present
- Advanced coursework in:
- PACE (Postural Assessment & Corrective Exercise)
- Orthopedic Testing for Upper/Lower Extremity, Lower back and Hip
- Functional Rehab Integration
- Ongoing training in Martial Arts, Wing Chun, Jiujitsu, Qi Gong, and performance mobility systems