Dr. Melissa Melendez Russo, D.O. is a board-certified family medicine physician with a specialty in sports medicine. Dr. Melendez Russo is experienced in providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages with interests including preventative medicine, personalized continuity of care, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and sports medicine. Her goal is to help maximize health and wellness, while minimizing the prolonged effects of illness and injuries.

Melendez Russo’s training includes a dual ACGME/AOA accredited Residency in Family Medicine at Atlantic Health Systems – Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, and Fellowship at Atlantic Health Systems - Sports Health in Morristown, NJ.
 
While regularly managing acute illness and chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and overuse injuries, Dr. Melendez Russo has a special interest in ultrasound guided procedures, osteopathic manual manipulation, and research in ortho-biologics.
 
Dr. Melendez Russo’s training at Atlantic Sports Health allowed her to provide medical care and sideline coverage for the New York Jets (NFL), NJ Jackals (Minor league baseball), college athletics at Seton Hall University (D1), College of St. Elizabeth’s (D1), Union County College (D3), and Chatham High School and Morristown High School as well as participation in mass athletic events including the Superhero’s marathon, and other state-wide events. These events provide her with experience in caring for athletes of all levels including the “weekend warrior”.
 
“As an Osteopathic Physician, I believe health and wellness is achieved by accessing an individual’s overall mind, body, and spirit. Joining Partnership Health Centers (PHC) solidifies my goal to practice medicine with all of the collaborations needed to attain patient health and wellness,” explained Dr. Melendez Russo, adding, “I very much look forward to joining the PHC family and helping Franklin Township School members reach the best healthcare outcomes possible.”
 
Dr. Melendez Russo is a former U.S Marine with vast experience working with diverse populations in many locations. She is originally from New York, now having spent over 20 years residing in New Jersey with an extensive family in the local area. In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, hiking, and spending time with her family.

Georgios Malouhos is a Registered Pharmacist with 29 years of experience. His main concentration has been retail pharmacy, but also has knowledge in compounding and specialty pharmacy. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Kean University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from Long Island University. Malouhos has a proven track record in leadership roles and his focus is, and has always been, customer satisfaction and positive patient outcomes.
 
In his spare time, George spends time with his family, enjoys exercising, and plays soccer (he used to coach soccer when his two boys were younger). George's wife is also a pharmacist, and his oldest son is studying pharmacy as well… a family of pharmacists! George also tries to visit Greece each year where his mother and siblings with their families reside.

Heather Fine is a Licensed Practical Nurse and former Airborne Combat Medic in the United States Army and has been in the medical field for over 28 years. Prior to becoming the Nurse Manager at the Franklin Warriors’ Partnership Health Center, she was a Corrections Nurse at the Somerset County Jail.  Heather also has a background in labor and delivery and women’s health, among many other healthcare specialties. In her spare time, Heather enjoys family time with her three children, traveling, and shopping.  She also loves devoting time to taking care of her fellow Veterans. 

Catherine Albrecht, RN, MSN, FNP-C has been in healthcare for 30 plus years. Born and raised in NJ, she attended Saint Joseph's College of Maine for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1991 and worked as a Registered Nurse in multiple hospitals throughout Maine and NJ including Emergency Room, Oncology ICU, and a stepdown Burn Unit. She went back to school to pursue her Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner track at UMNDJ- School of Nursing (making her a Rutgers Legacy alumni), graduating in 1999.

Throughout her career as an Advanced Practical Nurse (APN) she has also worked as an Associate Professor in Nursing at Middlesex County College before returning to Primary Care as an APN. Catherine has extensive knowledge in Epilepsy, Endocrinology, Weight loss management and Primary Care medicine. 

When not working, you can find her at the gym, reading Forensic Fiction, or spending time with her family and her animals.

Carolyn Catalano has been a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 2016. 

She earned her Masters degree at Rutgers University School of Nursing. 
 
She has been a nurse since 2006, holding various positions in both hospital and outpatient settings.

Catalano is an avid gardener and loves spending time with her three dogs. 

Jayvinth Johnson PT completed his undergraduate education from the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University Chennai India and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy. He then worked as a Clinical Physical Therapist at a Private Orthopedic Hospital in India before attending Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Belgium where he graduated with high honors and was awarded his European Master Degree in Physical Therapy.
 
Johnson PT has completed a post graduate fellowship training program in Stroke Rehabilitation Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Dept of Disability and Human Development (NCPAD). He is Board Certified and is a Member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). He has published articles in various Physical Therapy journals. His writings have been published in peer reviewed medical journals including the prestigious American College of Sports Medicine. Jayvinth has chosen to limit his practice to the Neuro-Musculoskeletal Structures and remains abreast of the latest research and developments in his field through continuing education.
 
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with the family and friends, working out regularly, and pursuing flying lessons.

Eileen Griffith, M.A., M.S.W., LCSW CEAP is a graduate of NYU Silver School of Social Work providing psychotherapy since 1992. Eillen assists her clients in building resilience and making positive changes in a calm, supportive, and grounding environment. She has extensive training and expertise in trauma and disaster response. Eileen spent several months in New York City at Ground Zero, conducting debriefings and wellness checks for First Responders, following the 2001 World Trade Center attacks.
 
A caring and empathetic professional, Eileen understands the stresses faced by modern medical professionals. She works collaboratively with her clients as a positive force, helping them navigate loss, relationships, drug abuse, divorce, sexual identity, and parenting. She offers solutions and coping skills to make healthier decisions, overcome traumatic events, and gain more clarity and confidence.