Josette Herdell
Josette Herdell

Content Specialist

Josette Herdell, MS CNS LDN Content Specialist Josette Herdell received a Master of Science in Functional Medicine and Human Nutrition from the University of Western States and trained under Dr. Kara Fitzgerald ND. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at San Diego State University and worked as a radio and television journalist and…

Dr. Fitzgerald received her doctorate of naturopathic medicine from National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon.
Kara Fitzgerald, ND IFMCP

Physician, Clinic Director

Dr. Fitzgerald received her doctorate of naturopathic medicine from National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon.

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Dr. Kenneth Litwin received his medical degree from Allegheny University of the Health Sciences and has been in practice for 19 years. Dr. Litwin specializes in Internal Medicine.
Kenneth A. Litwin, MD FACP IFMCP

Physician

Kenneth A. Litwin, MD FACP IFMCP, is a highly respected, board-certified Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine physician.

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Romilly Hodges
Romilly Hodges, CNS CKNS CDN IFMCP

Programs Director

Romilly Hodges, MS CNS CDN IFMCP, holds a Master’s Degree in Functional Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, CT. She is passionate about the power of food to change the trajectory of disease and disease risk.

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Stacey Cantor-Adkins
Stacey Cantor-Adkins MD, MS, IFMCP

Physician

Stacey Cantor-Adkins MD, MS, IFMCP, received her MD degree from Stanford University, and then trained as a cardiac anesthesiologist

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Rhonda is energetic, organized and motivated individual who handles all aspects of communication that leads and inspires everyone in the office at Sandy Hook.
Rhonda Timmons

Office Manager

Rhonda is a dependable team player with strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

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Darisa Espinal
Darisa Espinal, ND, MS

Physician

Darisa Espinal, ND, MS, received her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport. She earned her BS in Biology from the University of Hartford and completed her Master of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. She is currently licensed as a naturopathic physician in the State of Connecticut.

Dr. Rachel Surprenant
Dr. Rachel Surprenant, ND IFMCP

Physician

Dr. Rachel Surprenant is a licensed naturopathic physician with a focus in functional medicine approaches to women’s health.

Jessica Kovalchik, DC MS CNS LDN
Jessica Kovalchik, DC MS CNS LDN CDN IFMCP

Nutritionist

Jessica Kovalchik, DC MS CNS LDN CDN IFMCP Nutritionist Jessica Kovalchik, DC MS CNS LDN CDN IFMCP, is a Certified Nutrition Specialist, Chiropractor, and Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. She received her Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2011 and her Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition in 2020 from New York Chiropractic College (now…

Melissa Parker, MS CNS CDN
Melissa Parker, MS CNS CDN

Nutritionist

Melissa Parker, MS CNS CDN, is a Certified Nutrition Specialist. During a decade-long career in the fashion industry she completed a comprehensive certification program in the Pilates method. Shortly thereafter, she received a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. She is also one of the nutritionists for the 3 Years Younger Diet and Lifestyle Program detailed in Younger You by Dr. Kara Fitzgerald.