All providers are ART certified

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!

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!

Nick joined Thrive Sports and Spine to integrate Occupational Therapy into a multidisciplinary model of care, providing patients with rehabilitative exercise, manual therapy, and education on body mechanics to promote pain-free and successful participation in activities of daily living (ADLs).

He earned his Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Pace University in 2021, graduating Magna Cum Laude and serving as the founding President of his program. Nick completed his undergraduate education at Springfield College in 2018, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology. During his time at Springfield, he competed in Track and Field for four years, specializing in the hammer and discus throws.

From a young age, Nick aspired to pursue a career that would equip him with the knowledge and skills to help others reach their goals and return to meaningful activities. He has experience working across multiple settings and with patients throughout the entire lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics. His clinical background includes orthopedics, acute care, school-based therapy, integrated sports rehabilitation, and strength & conditioning, with experience treating conditions such as spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, traumatic brain injury, sports-related injuries, and age-related conditions.

Nick is committed to ongoing professional development and staying current with evidence-based treatment approaches and modalities to deliver the most effective care possible. His goal is to empower clients to reduce pain, restore function, and fully participate in the activities that matter most to them.

Outside of work, Nick enjoys spending time with family and friends, caring for his many pets, soaking up the sun on the beach, trying new foods, hitting the gym, and attending local car shows.

Nick looks forward to collaborating with the multidisciplinary team at Thrive Sports and Spine to deliver truly individualized care that reduces pain and promotes a healthy, thriving lifestyle.