Lawrence Rosen, MD
Lawrence Rosen, MD is an integrative pediatrician and founder of the Whole Child Center. He is the co-author of “Treatment Alternatives for Children,” an evidence-informed guide for parents interested in natural solutions for common childhood ailments. Dr. Rosen is appointed as Associate Professor in Pediatrics and serves as Assistant Director of the Human Dimension Course at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Additionally, he is a founding member and former Chair of the AAP Section on Integrative Medicine, and he received the AAP’s Pioneer in Integrative Medicine award in 2015. A graduate of New York Medical College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he completed his residency and chief residency in pediatrics at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Dr. Rosen received his yoga teacher certification under the guidance of Ben Wisch and Denise DeLuca and teaches yoga and meditation to medical students. He serves as Senior Advisor and Chair of the Health Advisory Board for WholeHealthED, a nonprofit devoted to bringing whole health learning to U.S. schools. Most importantly, he is happily married to the love of his life and the proud father of two amazing young adults.
Rebecca Ganz, CPNP
Rebecca Ganz is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who joins the Whole Child Center with over 20 years of experience. She has a longstanding passion to provide holistic care to children and their families. Rebecca has an extensive background in neurology and her areas of interest include newborns, breast feeding and caring for the complex needs of adolescents. Her previous positions include work in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Beth Israel Medical Center (NY) and at a primary care pediatric office in Rockland County. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Thomas Jefferson University and achieved her Advance Practice Nursing degree from New York University. She holds a national certification in Pediatrics. Rebecca lives with her husband and three children in Bergen County and enjoys playing golf, reading, and practicing yoga in her free time.
Megan Jolin, CPNP
Megan Jolin is a board certified holistic Pediatric Nurse Practitioner whose passion is bringing health and wellness to the whole child. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Villanova University and her Masters of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing from Seton Hall University. She joins the Whole Child Center with more than 20 years experience in pediatric critical care and emergency medicine. She is certified in Children’s Yoga, Infant Massage, and Lactation, and is pursuing a certification in homeopathy. She is an avid volunteer for Operation Smile and has participated in medical missions in over 10 countries. In her free time, Megan enjoys practicing yoga and spending time with her family.
Jaimie Wendt, CPNP
Jaimie Wendt is a board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She is passionate about bringing health and wellness to children and their families. She believes that the family functions as a whole unit and encourages all members of the family to play an active role in decision making for their child. She received both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Advanced Practice Nursing from New York University. Jaimie joins the WCC with a background in complex medical needs of children. Her previous positions include work in the pediatric unit at NYU Medical Center and at a primary care pediatric office in Hudson County. Special interests include newborn and maternal care, breastfeeding, and nutrition and fitness. She is a certified lactation counselor and also holds a Master of Science in Molecular Biology. Jaimie loves spending her free time with her husband, daughters, and dog. They enjoy family outings and morning walks!
Yelena Pyatov, MD
Dr. Yelena Pyatov is a board certified Family Medicine physician. Her practice is oriented toward prevention of illness and pursuit of optimum health, focused on the whole patient. She believes in connecting to each person as an individual and developing a treatment plan that is closely aligned with patient’s and family’s beliefs and values. Her goal is to use simplest, safest and most effective methods, including diet and lifestyle whenever possible. She comes to the Whole Child Center from Advocare Vernon Pediatrics and Family Care. Dr. Pyatov received a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a master’s degree in Health Management and Policy from The University of Iowa, and she earned her MD from the College of Medicine at The University of Vermont. She completed her pediatric internship at Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York and her family medicine residency at Overlook Medical Center. Dr. Pyatov is a member of American Academy of Family Physicians and the NJ Academy of Family Physicians. She is also a certified Lactation Counselor and her special interests include herbal medicine, food as medicine, newborn care, adolescent medicine, gynecologic care and mental health. Dr. Pyatov immigrated to the United States from Moscow, Russia as a teen. She loves nature and enjoys meditation, yoga, gardening, art and theater. She also loves spending time with her husband and two children.
Gina Nitti, CPNP
Gina Nitti is a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care. Her passion is promoting healthy lifestyle choices to prevent disease and promote wellness. She enjoys serving as a resource to her patients and families to assist them in navigating infant and child development and address the challenges associated along the journey. Gina’s background includes 10 years’ experience in inpatient pediatrics caring for children going through cancer treatment and bone marrow transplant and a short time at a primary care pediatric office in Elizabeth NJ. Additionally, she assumed the role of adjunct professor in a bachelor of science nursing program for several local institutions including Felician College, Ramapo College, and St. Elizabeth’s University. In her spare time, Gina enjoys spending time with family, traveling, enjoy the outdoors, and playing with her dog, Roxie.
Cindy Kravetz, CPNP
Cindy Kravetz is a highly qualified board-certified nurse practitioner with a passion for working with children across the spectrum. Her work has been dedicated to discovering the unique needs of each child and providing them with personalized care. She loves teaching and coaching parents on how to care for their children and educating adolescents on how to take care of themselves.
Cindy received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania and her Master of Science in Nursing at Columbia University. Cindy worked at Mount Sinai Hospital in Pediatric Neurology and at a Primary Health Care Facility in Upstate New York and Union New Jersey prior to joining our team.
Apart from her professional work, Cindy is an avid weightlifter and runner. She believes in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and often participates in marathons and other fitness events. Cindy also actively volunteers in her community, serving as a mentor to young people and supporting various non-profit organizations.
As a mother of four children, living in northern New Jersey, Cindy understands the challenges and joys of parenting. She brings this personal experience to her work and strives to create a comfortable and nurturing environment for her patients and their families. With her dedication and passion, Cindy is a valued member of the healthcare community and a source of inspiration to many.
