Meet the Team

Dr Ali Jafari, D.C.

Born in Jordan, Dr. Jafari arrived in the United States as a foreign student. Through hard work and determination, Dr. Jafari learned English, attended American high schools, and won a full scholarship to The State University College at Buffalo, NY.

After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Dr. Jafari went on to earn his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Palmer College of Chiropractic. In 1997, he was awarded an honorary degree from the Fellow of American College of Chiropractors.

Dr. Jafari has been in private practice since 1981. He is an active member of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners International Affairs Committee and has received repeated recognition for his outstanding work as a chiropractor. Dr. Jafari is extensively involved in his community and in civic affairs.

Michael Jafari

Michael Jafari is the Marketing Director and General Manager of Pulse Health & Fitness.  He has a Masters of Science degree in Sports Administration from Canisius, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Buffalo State College.

Michael’s management experience began at Darien Lake Theme Park, where he was a Supervisor in the Retail department until 2007.  He was also the News, Sports and Public Affairs Director at 91.3 WBNY and the Vice-President of BSC-TV. 

Michael also works part-time at Entercom Communications as a producer for WGR 550 AM.

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Lukas Paul

 Luke Jafari is the Director of Training and Amenties at Pulse Health & Fitness. He is a certified Personal Trainer through the American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA). 

Luke's specialties include boxing cardio, nutritional guidance and circuit training.

In addition, Luke holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Buffalo State College.

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Michele Valentine

 Michele Valentine is Pulse Health and Fitness's ISSA's certified Personal Trainer. She obtained her bachelors degree from the University at Buffalo, afterward completed her certification through the International Sports and Science Association.            

Michele had the great opportunity to work through Hillside's Children's Center, managing the needs of emotionally disturbed children through sports training, medication, and healthy dietary planning.

 Michele continued to advance her training skills by working as a Personal Trainer at the Buffalo Athletic Club. She started training at the Women's BAC, and was promoted to work at the BAC's Eastern Hills location, training men and women of all fitness needs.