308 Springfield Avenue

Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

(908) 771-0220

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Meet Our Providers

Dr. Donald DeFabio
Chiropractic Sports Physician, Chief of Chiropractic Services

2021

"Better health is wealth!"

Dr. DeFabio graduated from Trinity College and New York Chiropractic College and has been in practice since 1984. He has a chiropractic, orthopedic, nutritional sports medicine, and personal training background. 

His philosophy in patient care is to treat you like he would treat himself, his wife or his children. He has personally benefited from the techniques, therapies, exercises and home-care products he provides. His care for his community is relatable and genuine. Dr. Defabio has many skills, but he will not be shy to recommend a patient outside his office for a second opinion. 

"Our commitment to you is to exceed your expectations and deliver #TheDeFabioDifference"


Dr. Christopher J. (CJ) DeFabio 

Chiropractic Physician, Webster Certified

Dr. Christopher J. (CJ) DeFabio continues the family legacy as a third-generation chiropractic physician. Prior to treating patients in New Jersey, he was practicing in Chicago, part of an integrative clinic. This experience provided him the clinical tools to approach patient centered care through a conservative multidisciplinary scope. Moreover, his time in private practice was preceded by obtaining a chiropractic degree from the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL. His journey to becoming a chiropractor began as a Division 1 Cross Country and Track & Field athlete at Rutgers University, as he attributes chiropractic care to remaining injury free and performing at peak potential. This experience led him to have a focused interest in treating athletes and sports related injuries. Another area of specialty for Dr. CJ DeFabio is treating pregnant and perinatal patients. To that end, he is a Webster certified provider through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). As an avid learner, he enjoys reading and contributing to research. In addition to being a peer reviewer, he has also coauthored publications in medical literature 1,2 . Currently he is enrolled in a graduate program at the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine. Through this, his goal is not only to be a chiropractic physician but also a licensed acupuncturist so he may better serve his patients. Licenses Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) Licensed acupuncturist (LAc pending, expected 2026) Continuing Education and Certifications -Active Release Technique (Upper Level 1, Lower Level 1) -Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) (Part A, B, C) -Webster Certified (certification through ICPA) 1. DeFabio DC, DeFabio CJ. Exercise parameters for the chronic type B aortic dissection patient: a literature review and case report. Postgrad Med. 2021 Mar;133(2):217-222. doi: 10.1080/00325481.2020.1824728. Epub 2020 Nov 8. PMID: 32940109. 2. Donald C DeFabio, Christopher J DeFabio. Is High Intensity Exercise Safe for the Chronic Thoracic Aortic Dissection Patient?. 2(5): 2020. ACCS.MS.ID.000548. DOI: 10.33552/ACCS.2020.02.000548. "Here to serve you best!"

Dr. Christopher J. (CJ) DeFabio continues the family legacy as a third-generation chiropractic physician. 

Prior to treating patients in New Jersey, he was practicing in Chicago, part of an integrative clinic. This experience provided him the clinical tools to approach patient centered care through a conservative multidisciplinary scope. Moreover, his time in private practice was preceded by obtaining a chiropractic degree from the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL. 

His journey to becoming a chiropractor began as a Division 1 Cross Country and Track & Field athlete at Rutgers University, as he attributes chiropractic care to remaining injury free and performing at peak potential. This experience led him to have a focused interest in treating athletes and sports related injuries. 

Another area of specialty for Dr. CJ DeFabio is treating pregnant and perinatal patients. To that end, he is a Webster certified provider through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). 

As an avid learner, he enjoys reading and contributing to research. In addition to being a peer reviewer, he has also coauthored publications in medical literature 1,2 . Currently he is enrolled in a graduate program at the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine. Through this, his goal is not only to be a chiropractic physician but also a licensed acupuncturist so he may better serve his patients. 

Licenses 

- Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) 

- Licensed acupuncturist (LAC pending, expected 2026) 

 Continuing Education and Certifications 

-Active Release Technique (Upper Level 1, Lower Level 1) 

-Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) (Part A, B, C) 

-Webster Certified (certification through ICPA) 


 1. DeFabio DC, DeFabio CJ. Exercise parameters for the chronic type B aortic dissection patient: a literature review and case report. Postgrad Med. 2021 Mar;133(2):217-222. doi: 10.1080/00325481.2020.1824728. Epub 2020 Nov 8. PMID: 32940109. 

2. Donald C DeFabio, Christopher J DeFabio. Is High Intensity Exercise Safe for the Chronic Thoracic Aortic Dissection Patient?. 2(5): 2020. ACCS.MS.ID.000548. DOI: 10.33552/ACCS.2020.02.000548.

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