Meet our Office Staff at Connecticut Natural Medicine
Angela F
Clinic Coordinator
Angela is our full-time Clinical Coordinator. She comes with an extensive amount of administrative experience and attention to detail that is required for this position. She helps with all of the day-to-day tasks along with problem solving, and the doctor's "right-hand woman". We would never be able to do our job without this role and so we appreciate her tremendously.
Angela is our certified lead Hyperbaric Technician. She also assists the nurses to prepare for each of their patients. She is always trying to find ways to grow, personally and for CNM.
When not at work she has 2 daughters that she adores and loves spending time with. She loves gardening, cooking and she is well known for her art and creative projects. She has always surrounded herself with animals and currently has an orange cat named, Joey.
Samantha R
Front desk
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Sam is part of our Front Desk team. You will most likely reach her when you call our office. She is always very compassionate when taking calls, which makes her an excellent part of our staff.
Sam is our certified Phlebotomist. She performs all of our specialty blood draws in the office. She also recently became a certified Hyperbaric Technician, making her an even biggest asset to CNM. We love Sam's work ethics, attention to details, and her never ending love of learning. Sam is the Bee's Knees!
Sam and her partner, Zac, are proud first time parents of a son. She loves spending time with her adorable son, watching him grow and attending Mommy & Me Gymnastics classes together. She has been involved in gymnastics her entire life and coaches high school gymnastics teams every year. She enjoys going to the gym and loves to practice healthy living and raising her son with that in mind as well. She is a lover of mermaids, coffee and Harry Potter.
Alley S
Medical Assistant
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Alley is our Medical Assistant here at CNM and also part of the Front Desk team. She started here as an intern and we were happy to welcome her aboard once she completed her program. She truly lives the naturopathic lifestyle. Previously a massage therapist, she has a great understanding and a true passion for all that the human body is capable of. She is currently in the process of obtaining a Master's Degree in Human Nutrition. You'll most likely speak with her when you call the office, where she'll be more than happy to help address whatever it is you need.
Alley and her husband, Matt, are new parents as of February, so when she's not in the office, they are home with their daughter enjoying every second of new parenthood. She doubles as a dog mom too! She enjoys books, the beach, especially books at the beach, crisp mornings on the porch with a fresh cup of coffee, weight lifting, and yoga.
Pam W
Registered Nurse
Pam is our amazing Lead IV Nurse. You can schedule with her on Thursday & Fridays. She has over 20 years of nursing experience in CA & CT, and most recently is a 3rd shift nurse in the emergency room at a local hospital. Pam grew up with a couple of our staff members. Even though she moved to CA for years, she kept in touch with her childhood friends and reconnected once she returned to CT. We are so blessed to have her as part of our CNM Family.
She is the mother of three and is very close to her extended family. She loves to travel and really enjoys going to concerts. She's a big fan of 90's R&B. Bring up Snoop or NKOTB in conversation and you will quickly become besties.
Vanessa G
Registered Nurse
Vanessa is a highly skilled IV Nurse with a specialization in maternal/newborn health. With 18 years of nursing & IV experience under her belt, she brings a wealth of knowledge & expertise to her role here at CNM. You can schedule IV appointments with Vanessa on Mondays.
Outside of work, Vanessa is a dedicated wife & mother to four amazing kids. When she is not busy with work or taking care of her children, she enjoys spending quality time with friends and family. Whether it's going on walks with her dogs or enjoying a day at the beach, she recognizes the importance of finding balance and taking time for self-care.
Her passion for holistic approaches to overall health, wellness, and self-care sets her apart from others. Her dedication to her own well-being and that of her patients make her an invaluable asset to our healthcare team.
Annecy S
Registered Nurse
Annecy recently joined the CNM team as another IV Nurse. Although, she has only a few years of nursing experience, most of her time has been working in emergency rooms. Because of this, she has fantastic IV skills. She has also worked as a substitute school nurse, which is probably more stressful some days than working in an emergency room! She is genuinely a kind soul, making everyone around her, especially her patients, feel at ease. She is very knowledgeable and confident in her work, making her yet another amazing part of our growing CNM family.
Annecy's great-grandfather was a homeopath, so connecting to her roots has been very important to her. She is very motivated to be part of a team that allows her to help our patients experience overall wellness. Her primary day at our office will be Tuesdays, but she is already proving to be an excellent team player, picking up other days when needed.
When she is not working, she enjoys spending time playing in the yard with her two dogs, Roman & Zeus, time with her boyfriend, Anthony, and she loves reading and traveling.
Deidre D
Esthetician
Deidre also recently joined our team as our new Esthetician. She is a trained Eminence facial expert. Her demeanor and professionalism, make sessions with her even more relaxing and enjoyable. Being new to this line of work has not held her back. She is highly motivated to grow her patient base, self-promoting herself and CNM through social media. We're looking forward to helping her grow in this line of work. We love her enthusiasm and we're very happy to have her part of our team. You can schedule a facial with Deidre on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays.
Deidre is a twin and grew up close by. Along with her position here, she also babysits and works at a local restaurant. In her free-time, she loves to read, play soccer, go on hikes, and spend time with her family.
Phyllis K
Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Phyllis Kung is a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese medicine herbalist. She specializes in fertility and gynecological issues, cosmetic acupuncture and TCM dermatology, and helping people cope with the stress and muck of modern life.
Phyllis graduated from the Texas Health Science University with a Masters in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine in 2010 and grew a successful private practice in Austin, Texas from 2010 to 2024. Her post-graduate studies include chronic pain, fertility and Tung-style acupuncture, with extensive work in facial rejuvenation acupuncture and traditional Chinese face reading.
She had the unique opportunity to study at the Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University in China, shadowing some of the region’s best Chinese herbalists and clinical practitioners.
Phyllis comes from a family of Chinese medicine practitioners. Her aunt, uncle, three cousins and sister all practice acupuncture and Chinese medicine as well.
Phyllis knows that stress, whether due to external factors or self-induced, is the root of all that ails us. Through the restorative work that acupuncture and Chinese herbs can provide, she aims to help others reconnect their bodies and their minds to live harmoniously as one.
As a recent transplant to the New England area, Phyllis spends her free time exploring the area with her family. She is anxiously awaiting the arrival of apple cider doughnut season!