Meet Our Practitioners
Alison Birks, MS (AHG) CNS
Nutritionist and Clinical Herbalist
Alison is a state licensed Nutritionist and Herbalist who has has been in practice since 1997. She specializes in weight management, gastrointestinal disease, Celiac disease, diabetes, cardiovascular health, women’s hormonal health, stress-related disorders, food allergies, sensitivities, and special diets. Alison compounds custom herbal formulas tailored to each individual client.
Contact to Schedule
(203) 263-0673 ext. 355
Alison.Birks@gmail.com
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Ellen Bleau, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Ellen is a licensed massage therapist in multiple modalities including: Swedish, Thai, trigger point, craniosacral, athletic, myofascial, deep tissue, maternity, hydrotherapy, and body therapy. She leverages her extensive experience and knowledge to perform multiple modality therapeutic massage for soft tissue and joints to work towards specific client goals including relaxation and stress solutions, chronic pain relief, injury rehabilitation, improved circulation, and general wellness.
Shawn Carney, N.D.
Licensed Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Carney is a licensed Naturopathic Physician whose goal is to help patients overcome their health concerns by restoring balance and proper function to the body. Dr. Carney employs laboratory testing, botanical medicine, nutrition, nutraceuticals, homeopathy, counseling, and physical medicine in his approach to optimizing health.
Contact to Schedule
(800) 723-2962
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Dawyn Cloud-Alter, B.S., M.S.M.F.T., C.F.H., E.F.T.
Therapist + Herbalist
As a Complementary Specialist, Dawyn focuses on healing the whole person and incorporates the following treatment modalities: EFT (emotional freedom techniques), herbalism, CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), and CBTI based on an individual’s need. Dawyn focuses on connecting healing of the body and the mind. She brings over 27 years of experience in helping people of all ages with anxiety and panic disorders, trauma, and other challenges. Dawyn holds a B.S. in Human Services from New Hampshire College and a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Contact to Schedule
(203) 297-4193
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Jennifer Gleason, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Jennifer has years of experience in Swedish massage, deep tissue work, prenatal massage and trigger point therapy, as well as expertise in relaxation massage. She has studied cupping and is working toward her Reiki Master license. Jennifer prides herself on her ability to tailor massage to the specific needs of the client and works hard to address their needs. She combines her knowledge of various modalities to assist the client in pain relief, injury improvement, and general well being.
Alyssa Miller, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Alyssa is experienced in Swedish, injury recovery, deep tissue, prenatal, oncology, and healthful body rejuvenation massage techniques. Alyssa enjoys guiding her clients towards breath awareness, quantum mind power, and traditional Chinese qigong while relaxing the body and mind towards wellness.
Anne Novak
Kundalini Yoga Teacher
Anne Novak is a teacher, author, and healer whose work on the study of healing and pain has helped thousands. She has been practicing Kundalini Yoga and Meditation since 1999, leading retreats and workshops in the United States, London, Mexico, the Philippines, Thailand, and Africa. She teaches Kundalini Yoga classes nationally and internationally and maintains a private healing practice in Connecticut. Anne is a KRI-certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher, a Member of the Yoga Alliance, an ACE-Certified Personal Fitness Trainer with a background in physical therapy, and a certified Hypnotherapist who has been working in the health and wellness industry for over thirty years.
Alexis Murphy
Esthetician
Alexis is a New York State Licensed Esthetician with a background in holistic nutrition. She has 10 years of experience and customizes every treatment for her clients because she does not believe that one size fits all. Animal safety is close to Alexis’ heart so she uses cruelty-free products. Whether a client is treating themselves to a relaxing day at the spa or wants to enhance their natural beauty with waxing, threading, or tinting, Alexis goes above and beyond to make every experience at the Vitality Center exceptional.
Dana Salvador
Cosmetologist
Dana is a licensed cosmetologist who has been in practice for over 25 years. She offers cosmic facial massage and treatment for issues in the tissues, from acne to aging. She uses vegan and cruelty-free products that she makes herself!
Contact to Schedule
(203) 731-9354
Lea Ricard, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Lea, a licensed massage therapist, offers trigger point massage as well as some firm work and deep tissue massage. She specializes in massage and care for senior citizens. She is also a certified Reiki Master. She prides herself in approaching every client’s individual needs with enthusiasm and is dedicated to helping them achieve overall well-being and balance.
Hsiao-Chun (Sophia) White, MTCM, Lic. Ac., Dipl. O.M.
Licensed Acupuncturist + Chinese Herbalist
Hsiao-Chun (Sophia) is nationally certified as an acupuncturist and herbalist through the National Commission of Chinese and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She is licensed to practice in Connecticut and is also a Reiki practitioner. Her individualized holistic approach works to address clients’ specific sets of concerns and needs to achieve optimal health.
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