Angela Carney, MS, APN, FNP, is one of the original members of the Peak Medical Centers medical team, serving as a family nurse practitioner. She specializes in joint and trigger point injections in the office, as well as Orthopedic examinations, IV therapies and various other duties. She became an FNP after 20 fulfilling years at the bedside of various specialties - including surgical, medical, and orthopedic cases.

Angela completed her master’s degree at Ramapo College here in New Jersey. She maintains her advanced education and is board-certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Angela is passionate about improving her patient's health and wellness by evaluating the patient as a whole and customizing programs and treatments that meet their personalized needs and lifestyle. She helps patients by taking steps to manage pain without drugs and helping them regain optimal function without opioids or surgery.

Joining us by way of Italy, Angela has long called New Jersey home, raising her amazing daughter here. In her spare time, she loves to ski the Alps, play tennis, travel, and cook for family and friends.

A New Jersey native, Alison Barria, MSN, APRN, A-GNP-C was raised in Bergen County, and received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Fairfield University in Connecticut - where she graduated with honors. She received her Master’s degree in Nursing from Rutgers University - Newark, specializing as an Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, and is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Alison has over six years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in Orthopedics at Hackensack University Medical Center, and over five years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Internal Medicine. She also spent time as a Home Health Nurse Practitioner before joining the founding medical team here at Peak Medical Centers.

She is bilingual; fluent in both English and Spanish. And in her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking and running.

Klejdja Albert is internationally educated with a Masters’ of Science degree in Physical Rehabilitation, and then recently completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Montana. She is an energetic, passionate provider who brings her diagnostic and clinical judging skills into the practice. She has been in the field for over 6 years and has experience in diagnosing and treating orthopedic, post-surgical, neurological and sports injury conditions, with extensive knowledge of the shoulder joint – specifically rotator cuff programs - and knee, ACL and meniscus reconstructions.

To further her education, Klejdja just took the ABPTS board exam to be an Orthopedic Board Specialist in order to improve her clinical reasoning, provide a thorough assessment and custom tailored treatment for her patients. She believes in a well-rounded treatment approach which includes advanced manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises and, most importantly, patient education.

Her approach emphasizes the importance of modifying - but not eliminating - physical activities based on your personal needs. She encourages her patients to push their limitations and progress towards returning to previous activities and sports. With her approach, Klejdja provides objective measurements, orthopedic tests and clinical examination in order to provide a personalized plan of care with achievable goals and a wide variety of exercise programs which are up to date with latest research on the field.

Fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and Albanian, she is an asset to Peak and our patients.

Dr. Brandon Picchierri is one of our managing partners and a second-generation Chiropractic Physician.

Born and raised in Bergen County, he earned his Doctorate from Life University in Atlanta, GA and Bachelor's Degree from Drew University in Madison, NJ.

A former NCAA athlete, Dr. Picchierri knows first-hand how devastating an injury can be – as a significant one cost him his collegiate lacrosse career. Through a drug-free, integrated medical plan, he’s been able to fully recover and avoid surgery.

One of just 3% of US Chiropractors who are Cox-certified, Dr. Picchierri also incorporates Full Spine, Thompson, SOT and Gonstead analysis and techniques into his treatments. He is also certified by the Titleist Performance Institute to assess and correct golfers with their "Body-Swing Connection," and is a certified ergonomics specialist. He has been named a "Healthcare Provider To Watch" by Bergen Magazine, and one of New Jersey's Top Doctors by USA Top Docs.

He proudly serves on the boards of several local groups, including the New Jersey Police Honor Legion - a nonpolitical association that fosters and encourages many fraternal and charitable causes - and the 4C's of Passaic County – a non-profit child care resource and referral organization. He is also a member of the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors, the Bergen County 200 Club, the American Chiropractic Association and the Bergen County Police Chiefs Association. He was recently named an "Honored Citizen" as well.

When he’s not in the office, Dr. Picchierri can be found enjoying life with his wife, his two children and his dog. He’s also an avid golfer, and die-hard Yankees and Giants fan.