Prospira PainCare Doctors Join the Vincera Institute as Primary Pain Experts

Leading Pain Physicians Dr. Adam Sackstein and Dr. Youssef Josephson from New Jersey's The Pain Management Center Help Athletes Overcome Core Injuries with Multi-disciplinary Treatments

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Prospira PainCare, Inc.

Oct 16, 2013, 11:00 ET

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Prospira PainCare, Inc., the nation's premier provider of multi-disciplinary pain management and restorative healthcare services, today announced that two of its leading pain management physicians, Dr. Adam Sackstein, M.D. and Dr. Youssef Josephson, D.O. have joined Vincera Institute, located in the Philadelphia Navy Yard, as the primary pain management experts. While both doctors remain primary physicians at The Pain Management Institute they will spend time with Vincera Institute patients each week and will be evaluating and treating patients to ensure they recover from debilitating injuries.

"Prospira PainCare is recognized as the leading pain management company with Centers of Excellence being established nationwide. I've sought out the best physicians to treat patients at Vincera Institute, and I'm thrilled to have Dr. Sackstein and Dr. Josephson join us from Prospira PainCare," said Dr. Bill Meyer, Founder of Vincera Institute. "Prospira PainCare's inter-disciplinary approach to the treatment of chronic pain is exactly the type of care that aligns with Vincera Institute's integrated programs. Offering quality pain management treatment is essential for complete care for our athletes."

Founded by renowned physician Dr. Bill Meyers, Vincera Institute brings together some of the nation's leading physicians, therapists and trainers to focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of core muscle injuries. Dr. Meyers has treated hundreds of top athletes from all over the world and is one of the first physicians in the U.S. to focus on core health.

"Doctor Josephson and I are pleased to be part of Dr. Meyer's team of world-class experts who are focused on the body as a whole and striving to heal the complete person," said Dr. Adam Sackstein, M.D. "As pain management specialists we bring an inter-disciplinary approach to the Vincera Institute to help heal their patients, getting them back in the game and back to leading a full, productive life.

Vincera Institute is an extensive service facility dedicated to core health and athletic performance - catering to elite athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone seeking the best treatments for core muscle injuries. The doctors at Vincera Institute work with patients from the onset of their injury, through diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. Functional movements in sports place demand on the core, making core health essential for performance health. Balancing the core enriches training and enables athletes to conquer their performance goals. The Institute integrates scientific research on the athletic core, sports medicine, training and alternative therapies to create a complete, holistic approach for the health of their patients.

"Doctor Meyer's reputation as a leader in core muscular health aligns with our mission at Prospira PainCare to offer the most robust, multi-disciplinary treatments available for chronic pain," said Dr. Barry Karlin, Chairman and CEO of Prospira PainCare. "We are excited that two of our leading pain experts, Dr. Sackstein and Dr. Josephson, have been chosen to lead Vincera Institute's pain management practice for their high-profile patients."

About the Doctors
Leading pain management physician, Dr. Adam Sackstein, M.D. is the founder and medical director of The Pain Management Center, a Prospira PainCare Center of Excellence, in Hamilton, New Jersey. Board certified in both pain management and anesthesiology, Dr. Sackstein believes that an inter-disciplinary approach, and coordinating treatment with other practitioners, is the optimal path to good outcomes. Dr. Sackstein treats a variety of chronic and acute pain, including neck and back pain, failed back surgery syndrome, CRPS/RSD, herniated discs and many other types of pain.

Dr. Youssef Josephson, D.O. recently joined The Pain Management Center and now adds his expertise to Vincera Institute. Dr. Josephson is double board certified in pain management and physical rehabilitation, and pain medicine. He focuses on core muscle structure and believes that the foundation to good health is through a strong, healthy core. He seeks to restore optimal function via interventional procedures.

Vincera Institute Open House
Vincera Institute is hosting an Open House to celebrate their new location on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm for all Navy Yard tenants and employees. Dr. Sackstein and Dr. Josephson will be in attendance, welcoming existing and new patients. To attend, or for more information, please contact Jamie Soper at Prospira PainCare.

About Prospira PainCare
Prospira PainCare is the nation's premier provider of comprehensive, multidisciplinary pain management services. Through our partnerships with leading pain centers, physicians and rehabilitation specialists, Prospira PainCare delivers world-class treatment to restore the health and quality of life for those suffering from acute, chronic or intractable pain. Prospira PainCare is backed by private equity investors Enhanced Equity (lead investor), Webster Capital and Pulse Equity.

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