Staff

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.

All our professionals at Allaire Foot & Ankle maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.



Jason D. Larson, DPM, FACFAS


 Education 

  • Des Moines University-College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery-Des Moines, IA
  • University of Minnesota - Morris, MN
  • Dawson - Boyd High School - Dawson, MN

 Post Graduate Training 

  • Kennedy Health Systems - Voorhees, NJ
  • Podiatric Surgical Residency - Director: Ken Sebastian, DPM

 Hospital Affiliation 

  • Ocean Medical Center - Brick, NJ
  • Center for Special Surgery - Wall, NJ

 Certifications 

  • American Board of Podiatric Surgery - Board Certified

 Professional Certifications 

  • Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
  • Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
  • Member, New Jersey Podiatric Medical Association
  • Member, American Association of Hospital Podiatrists

 Personal 

Dr. Larson and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Ocean County. He has been actively involved in the surrounding community, serving as a Brick Rotary Club member for 2 years. He has also given informative lectures on podiatric medicine through Meridian Health Systems Community Education program. Dr. Larson's special interests, away from podiatry, are boating and enjoying many rounds of golf. He has been in practice since 1998 and is eager to serve the greater Ocean and Monmouth counties with professional and caring treatment of the Foot and Ankle.





James K. Holmes, DPM, FACFAS

 Education 

  • Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine-Philadelphia, PA
  • Rider University-Lawrenceville, NJ
  • Brick Township Memorial High School-Brick, NJ
 Post Graduate Training 
  • Hoboken University Medical Center-Hoboken, NJ
  • Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with the added credential in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (PMSR/RRA)
 Hospital Affiliation 
  • Ocean Medical Center-Brick, NJ
  • Seashore Surgical Institute-Brick, NJ
 Certifications 
  • American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery-Board Certified
  • American Board of Podiatric Medicine-Board Qualified
 Professional Affiliations 
  • Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
  • Associate, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
  • Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
  • Member, New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society
 Personal 
Dr. Holmes resides in Brick Township with his wife Jackie and their son. His interests outside of podiatry include surfing, paddleboarding, and landscaping, as well as spending time with family and friends. Dr. Holmes enjoys spending time with his family at the beach and going for bike rides. He and his wife enjoy going to concerts and trying new restaurants. Dr. Holmes grew up in Brick Township and is eager to bring his training in foot and ankle medicine and surgery to help serve the community he was raised in.



 Dr. Mona Yousef 


 Education: 

  • Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM) – Cleveland, Ohio
  • Georgian Court College – Lakewood, NJ
  • Science High School – Newark, NJ and Lakewood High School – Lakewood, NJ

 Post Graduate Training  :

  • Veteran Administration Medical Center – Minneapolis, MN

 Hospital Affiliation   : 

  • Community Medical Center – Toms River, NJ
  • Sea Shore Surgical Center – Brick, NJ

 Awards: 

  • Who’s Who – 2006 -2007 Physician
  • Who’s Who- 2004-2005 College Professor- Georgian Court College

 Personal: 

Dr Yousef had been in private practice in Monmouth and Ocean County since 1990. She is married and lives with her husband and daughter in Wall Township. She enjoys many outdoor activities, but loves cooking, baking and interior design. Spending quality time with her family brings her joy and inner peace.



Valarie Beck, D.P.M.


Dr. Beck graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA in 2010. She then completed her three-year residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at Virtua West Jersey Health System in Voorhees, NJ, and served as Chief resident in her third year. Throughout residency she received extensive training in diabetic limb salvage, wound care, elective forefoot and rearfoot surgical techniques, trauma, and treatment of lower extremity sports injuries. Dr. Beck is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society, and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. She has completed the Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Course which was sponsored by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
and is certified in Hyperbaric Medicine by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. Dr. Beck has also done medical volunteer work, serving as a resource for high school and college students that were interested in pursuing careers in healthcare. She is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.



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2399 State Hwy 34
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Manasquan, NJ 08736