Dr. Elana Clar of New Jersey Brain and Spine, will join us for a timely and relevant discussion on how medical marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD) may help relieve symptoms associated with Parkinson’s. Physical Therapist Jennifer Reid, will open the conversation with thoughts on “Pain and PD.”
Dr. Clar is one of the most highly trained neurologists in the country for the treatment of movement disorders. After completing her residency at Georgetown University, she completed a two-year movement disorders fellowship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, where she obtained subspecialty training in deep brain stimulation. She treats all types of movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, atypical parkinsonism, ataxia, dystonia, spasmodic torticollis, essential tremor, hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm and vocal/motor tics.
Dr. Clar views her relationship with patients as a partnership, and she is dedicated to serving as an advocate for them. From working with insurance companies to ensure her patients’ medications are covered, to researching and monitoring the newest treatment options available, she ensures each patient receives the best care possible.
MEDICAL SCHOOL New York Medical College
RESIDENCY
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (served as Chief Resident)
ADVANCED FELLOWSHIP TRAINING
Movement Disorders, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical
Jennifer Reid has nearly 10 years of clinical experience providing specialized physical therapy to individuals with a variety of neurologic disorders, balance issues and vertigo.
Upon receiving her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) in 2011, she went on to work at Helen Hayes Hospital and New York Presbyterian Hospital, completing numerous specialty rotations in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings.
She holds a Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS) certification from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, Certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Duke University as well as LSVT BIG and PWR! Certifications for patients with Parkinson’s Disease. In addition to her clinical work, she is an adjunct faculty member at Columbia University’s DPT program. She brings a wide breadth of experience, a keen clinical eye and a warm, personal approach to her patient care.
