Meet the Doctors

Chiropractic, physical therapy and other healthcare services are rendered by four doctors in our office. 

Dr. Paul Ettlinger, DC, is a Baltimore native who actually began his professional career not in medicine, but in music, playing violin with the New World Symphony in Miami, Florida. After two years with the Symphony -- and repetitive strain injuries from playing his instrument -- Dr. Ettlinger turned his interests to health care and returned home to Baltimore.  There, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology from UMBC and then his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College in St. Louis, Missouri.  After working as an associate for several years, Dr. Ettlinger opened Health Quest in 1998.

Since then, he has received years of extensive continuing education to reinforce his clinical experience with a wide spectrum of patient conditions, including soft-tissue injuries, neuromusculosketal conditions and lifestyle-related illnesses. His trademark is treating his patients as people, establishing a professional yet compassionate relationship with every one.  Most recently, he has received certification in an Advanced Weight Loss program that promotes getting healthy to lose weight.  Currently, he is enrolled in a Functional Medicine training program, which promotes an all-natural yet scientific approach to identifying and treating both simple and complicated  health issues.

Dr. Ettlinger lives with his wife, two sons and three dogs in Pikesville and looks forward to continue treating the growing population in the area.

Dr. Nova Conetta, DC, RN, a Baltimore native as well, also began her professional career in a different field.  After three years as a Registered Nurse, Dr. Conetta was looking to do more and be more involved with her patients' care.  So, she returned to school and earned her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from New York Chiropractic College in 2005.  Since joining Health Quest in 2006, she has expanded her clinical skills and expertise by treating patients with a wide variety of injuries and conditions as well as by pursuing extensive continuing education related to nutrition and rehabilitation.

Dr. Conetta has quickly earned a reputation for her compassion and a strong yet gentle treatment style.  She lives in Baltimore with her family and dog, Mylo, and looks forward to working much more with the community.

Dr. Sean Grady, DC, is a New York native who earned his Bachelor's Degree from Logan College of Chiropractic and his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from New York Chiropractic College.  By studying at the same schools as the other doctors, he is able to offer a blend of teachings offered in each location. 

Dr. Grady moved to Baltimore with his wife and two daughters (and dog, Roxy) to begin his chiropractic career.  He joined Health Quest in 2011 after treating patients for several years and practicing in a clinic in Towson, MD.  He continues expanding his knowledge base through continuing education, specifically the Diplomate Program at the Carrick Institute for Chiropractic Neurology.  Dr. Grady looks forward to establishing himself further in the Baltimore community and enjoying crab feasts!

Dr. Stefanie Coforio, DC, MSACN, a Pennsylvania native, originally thought she was going to be a math professor.  However, personal health issues and sports injuries during her schooling led her to learn about and benefit from chiropractic and Functional Medicine.  Inspired by her doctor, she enrolled in chiropractic school at New York Chiropractic College and earned her Master's in Applied Clinical Nutrition along the way.  After running her own practice in a clinic outside of Philadelphia, as well as coaching a local girls' ice hockey team, Dr. Coforio found a good match with the team at Health Quest and agreed to join our practice in January, 2012. 

Dr. Coforio plays a major role in Health Quest's Advanced Weight Loss and Functional Medicine programs.  She now combines her teaching and coaching skills with her medical knowledge to help the community learn about and achieve maximum wellness through nutrition, lifestyle and a variety of holistic treatments.  She lives in Owings Mills with her long-haired dachshund, Maelyn.