Dr. Fernando Barrese Male • United States of America

Dr. Fernando Barrese is a licensed chiropractor with over 20 years of professional experience and is the founder of ICC Medical Group, LLC, based in New Jersey. His practice is centered on treating patients who have experienced injuries from auto accidents, sports-related activities, work incidents, and slip-and-fall accidents. With four locations throughout North New Jersey, ICC Medical Group is positioned to offer accessible care and treatment to individuals seeking recovery from injury and relief from pain.

Dr. Barrese established ICC Medical Group to deliver a wide range of healthcare services within a single, coordinated setting. These services include chiropractic care, physical therapy, orthopedic care, physiatry, and pain management. This integrated approach enables Dr. Fernando Barrese and his team to care for the whole person, not just their symptoms. By offering multiple specialties under one roof, patients receive continuous, well-rounded treatment designed to address both immediate and long-term health needs.

The staff at ICC Medical Group includes chiropractors, physical therapists, orthopedic specialists, physiatrists, and pain management professionals. Each member brings advanced training and clinical experience to patient care. Dr. Barrese is directly involved in reviewing and evaluating medical cases and treatment plans developed by other licensed professionals. His oversight ensures that all care provided is necessary, appropriate, and aligned with recognized standards of practice.

Dr. Barrese’s chiropractic methods are non-invasive and aimed at restoring proper spinal alignment, improving mobility, and reducing pain. He uses techniques that promote the body’s natural healing process. A key method he applies is flexion-distraction, which involves the use of a specialized table to gently stretch and decompress the spine. This technique is commonly used to treat conditions such as herniated discs, sciatica, and lower back pain by alleviating pressure on spinal nerves.

Another technique he uses is the Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), which focuses on correcting the relationship between the sacrum and the occiput through low-force adjustments guided by clinical assessment. Dr. Barrese also employs trigger point therapy to relieve muscle tightness and reduce localized pain. His treatment plans frequently include customized rehabilitation exercises and physical therapy routines to help patients regain strength, enhance flexibility, and maintain long-term recovery. All treatments are drug-free, with an emphasis on restoring natural movement and function.

Dr. Barrese treats a wide range of conditions, including lower neck and upper back pain, sciatica, and pain caused by herniated discs. He also helps patients suffering from neck pain related to whiplash, poor posture, or muscle strain. Many individuals seek care for tension headaches and migraines that are connected to spinal misalignment. His treatment also addresses rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, and shoulder impingement. Additionally, patients with joint pain in the hips, knees, elbows, or other areas associated with arthritis or injury receive targeted care. His primary focus is to support recovery, reduce pain, and improve quality of life through safe and effective care strategies.

One patient shared that after years of chronic back pain, they finally found meaningful relief at ICC Medical Group. The treatment provided by Dr. Barrese helped them return to their normal activities, free from the discomfort that had affected their daily life for so long.

Before founding ICC Medical Group, Dr. Barrese owned and operated several chiropractic facilities, including the Wallington Chiropractic Center, the Chiropractic Center of Jersey City, the Chiropractic Center of Newark, and the Chiropractic Center of Elizabeth, where he began his career. In each clinic, he conducted physical examinations, reviewed diagnostic tests and imaging results, and created treatment plans tailored to each patient’s specific condition. He also prepared narrative reports, appeal letters, and letters of medical necessity to support treatment authorization and insurance-related documentation.

Dr. Fernando Barrese began his academic journey at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, where he pursued a degree in engineering. From 1992 to 1996, he attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, majoring in biology. He went on to earn his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Marietta, Georgia. Additionally, he completed specialized training in the Cox Distraction Technique at the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, Illinois. This technique is known for its non-surgical spinal decompression approach to relieving spinal pain and improving mobility.