The Family Pain & Wellness
About Us
At The Family Pain & Wellness, we know that pain can affect every part of your life — from how you move to how you feel each day. At our pain management and wellness clinic, our experienced pain management specialists focuses on medical treatments built around your unique needs. Whether you’re dealing with an old injury, facing chronic pain, or simply want to improve how your body feels and functions, we’re here to help. With a blend of advanced medical and wellness therapies, we target the source of your pain, not just the symptoms. If you’re ready for real relief, visit our clinic in New York and Belleville. We’re here to help you get back to life with less pain and more comfort.
Meet Our Specialist
Dr. Joseph James, DO
Anesthesiology & Pain Management
Dr. Joseph James, DO is a board-certified Anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained Pain Management specialist. He founded The Family Pain & Wellness with a mission to deliver holistic, compassionate care to individuals living with chronic pain, and to create a welcoming, family-like environment for his patients.
With advanced training in both anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine, Dr. James brings a wealth of expertise to the treatment of spine, joint, and nerve pain. He is highly skilled in a broad range of minimally invasive procedures and innovative IV infusion therapies designed to provide effective, long-term pain relief. Known for his patient-centered approach, Dr. James takes the time to understand each individual’s unique circumstances and works collaboratively to develop personalized treatment plans focused on restoring function, independence, and quality of life.
In addition to his work in pain management, Dr. James continues to practice as an anesthesiologist at hospitals and surgery centers, where he manages pain across the perioperative spectrum—including pre-operative assessment, intraoperative anesthesia care, post-operative recovery, and non-operative pain management.
Outside of medicine, Dr. James enjoys playing golf, basketball, building Legos, and spending quality time with his nieces and nephews. A deeply family-oriented individual, Dr. James is committed to building meaningful relationships with his patients.
Meet Our Specialist
Dr. Annette Lukose, MD
Interventional Pain Management
Dr. Annette Lukose, MD is a double board-certified physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Interventional Pain Management. She is dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based care in a trusting environment, helping patients regain function, confidence, and quality of life.
She specializes in diagnosing and treating spine, joint, muscle, and nerve conditions using a wide range of minimally invasive procedures. Her expertise includes epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, trigger point injections, regenerative therapies, and EMG testing. Dr. Lukose takes a comprehensive approach to pain management, emphasizing functional restoration and long-term relief. Each treatment plan is tailored to the individual needs and goals of her patients.
Dr. Lukose earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine after graduating summa cum laude from the prestigious BS/MD program at Sophie Davis Biomedical Education. She completed her Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. She then completed her Interventional Pain Management fellowship at George Washington University Hospital.
Known for her approachable demeanor and dedication to excellence, Dr. Lukose joined The Family Pain and Wellness to deliver the highest standard of compassionate, patient-centered pain care. Outside of medicine, she enjoys dance, fashion, fitness, and traveling.