Our Team at ZMW is Dedicated to Guide You on Your Journey to Wellness
With multiple viewpoints and lens of medicine, our team is at the forefront of modern wellness. In search of being truly well in our modern age, our team sought answers from different systems of medicine to bring our patients a diverse range of solutions for their challenging health concerns. We got you covered! - from ancient healing modalities to the latest innovations in regenerative medicine, we hope to guide you well.


Founder & Medical Director of ZMW,
Lisa Zimmermann MD
"The path to wellness has often not been a straightforward one for many of my patients. The majority of my patients recount to me the same unfortunate reality of our mainstream medical system - that has left them with more questions than answers and more prescriptions than long term health solutions. What’s even more astounding is the message they are often told- that there is no hope for a return back to living a healthy and vibrant life. And that couldn’t be further from the truth! I have dedicated my medical career to unraveling and treating chronic illness - its root causes and its downstream systemic effects."
Qualifications
Education, Certifications, & Training
- B.S. Biology Adelphi University NY
- M.D. Virginia Common Wealth University
- AFMCP IFM Clinical Practice
- SOPMED Ozone and UBI Certification
- EBOO Med Masters Certification
- ACAM-CCT Chelation Certification
- Internal Medicine Residency North Shore University Hospital (Cornell Health Care System)
- A4M Peptide Therapy Certification
- A4M Advanced Metabolic Cardiovascular Practitioner
- Bio Resonance Analysis Health Certification
- Dr. Patricia Kane PK Protocol Training
- RGCC SOT Therapy Certification
- AAEM-LDA Certificate of Training
Dr. Zimmermann’s Backstory & Bio
Dr. Lisa Zimmermann MD, as a general internist and family doctor for the first decade of her medical career, wondered why the traditional medical field rarely sought to answer how a condition developed. Instead, it prioritized the prescribing of pharmaceutical drugs to replace the dysfunctional mechanism. When her youngest daughter became debilitatingly ill at 13 years old, she put her practice on hold to seek out every medical expert she could find. The results were exceedingly disappointing -and she soon realized how disconnected the medical field had become. Her daughter was labeled as “depressed” - which “explained” why a vibrant and healthy 13 year old suddenly became bedridden with excruciating pain. Knowing there had to be a root cause of her daughter’s sudden shift in health, she sought out various alternative viewpoints. Eventually, this led her to the discovery of German biological medicine and advanced intravenous therapies for chronic Lyme and tickborne illness. Within the course of a year on the biological treatment for Lyme and tickborne co-infections, her daughter showed significant improvement in her health. Dr. Zimmermann from that point on charted the future of her medical career to solving mystery chronic illnesses and guiding her patients back to a state of well-being.
This intense drive to learn as much as possible about chronic illness led her to a world of alternative medicine courses, research, and holistic therapies. Over the course of two decades, she discovered the deleterious effects of: Lyme and other tickborne co-infections, mold and mycotoxin exposure, heavy viral loads, gastrointestinal dysbiosis and parasites, heavy metal exposure, forever chemicals, and other environmental toxins. She trained under numerous alternative medical experts, learning the most bio-compatible and effective treatments for her patients. Some of the root causes she discovered in her patient base were shocking! Even more so, the results of her treatment protocols were eye-opening. One of her patients was diagnosed with early stage ALS and was losing motor function in his arms and legs - Dr. Zimmermann uncovered his root causes of Lyme and tickborne co-infections. After being properly treated, he fully recovered and was back to the golf course! Another young woman came in with severe migraines, debilitating fatigue, and episodes where she was unconsciously wandering her house at night. Dr. Zimmermann ended up discovering she had active Mad Cow Disease! She was given the full biological protocol and her symptoms fully resolved. These cases are just two examples of the patients Dr. Zimmermann sees everyday who were previously told there was no hope for them.
Emily-Ann Cifelli
MSN, FNP-C
Emily-Ann Cifelli is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a passion for holistic healthcare and wellness. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from Monmouth University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Miami, and a Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) from Monmouth University.
With six years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department and two years as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in OBGYN, Emily-Ann brings a broad and diverse clinical background to her practice. After the birth of her son, she developed a strong interest in functional medicine and the importance of treating the whole person to promote optimal health. She has now been practicing in the field of functional medicine for over a year.
Emily-Ann is dedicated to empowering patients to take an active role in their health journey, providing them with the tools and knowledge needed to achieve lasting wellness.

Qualifications
Education, Certifications, & Training
B.S. Health Studies Monmouth University
B.S Nursing University of Miami
M.S. Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) Monmouth University
- B.S. Health Studies Monmouth University
- B.S Nursing University of Miami
- M.S. Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) Monmouth University
(COMING SOON) Michelle Zimmermann DACM, L.aC Board Certified Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Herbalist

Ancient Healing Meets
Modern Science
Dr. Michelle Zimmermann, attained her B.S. in Business Finance in 2014. While working in NYC as a financial analyst, she was struggling with fatigue, menstrual issues, chronic Candida, and severe cystic acne that was irresponsive to conventional treatment. She knew there had to be other treatment options available and upon researching discovered acupuncture and herbal medicine. She decided to take the dive and give it a try as a last resort. She stumbled into an established acupuncturist’s home practice where she received her first acupuncture treatment. She thought “this seems a bit odd”, but decided to undergo the treatment nonetheless. After the first treatment, she was pleasantly surprised as her mind felt at ease and she seemed to float out of the treatment room.
This experience led her to pursue acupuncture training to figure out how this ancient modality “worked”. In her doctoral training at Pacific College of Health & Science in NYC, she discovered the complex intricacies of this ancient medical system. Connecting the dots between this ancient practice and modern clinical research, she found a plethora of studies showcasing how acupuncture and herbal medicine outperformed either a placebo or the standard pharmacological treatment. Currently, Dr. Michelle Zimmermann focuses on women’s gynecological health, dermatology, and gut health.
Qualifications
Education, Certifications, & Training
B.S. Business Finance Marist College
Master’s in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) Pacific College of Health & Science
Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) Pacific College of Health & Science
- B.S. Business Finance Marist College
- Master’s in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) Pacific College of Health & Science
- Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) Pacific College of Health & Science
Are you ready to begin your journey to wellness and feel your best?
Reach out to our team at Zimmermann Modern Wellness to get your personalized treatment plan today.