What makes us different?
We are a true collaborative. We integrate our approaches, have regular educational meetings, and share insights. We all share the same records, so when you see more than one of us, we can help you in a cohesive way.
Welcome to our team
Our team consists of Medical Providers, a Registered Nurse, an Ayurvedic Practitioner, an herbalist, health and wellness coaches, massage therapists, and reflexologists. Behind the scenes we have informatics, practice management, and an anthropologist. Stay tuned for updates and sign up for our newsletter.
Carolee VanCouyghen Nevulis, NP
(She/Her/Hers)
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
Integrative and Personalized Functional Medicine
Director, and Clinical Educator
Carolee offers Personalized Medicine, Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Holistic Modalities, workshops, and practitioner education. Carolee has a background ranging from Critical Care to Integrative Medicine. She works with patients to optimize gut health, immune health, cognitive health, and makes personalized recommendations based on genetics. Over time she has adopted a transcultural approach to healing, drawing from her Celtic and Lakota heritage. Having experienced health issues at an early age, Carolee discovered holistic health in her quest to feel and be healthier, developing a passion for the healing arts. Her goal is to improve the health and wellness of others, and empower patients through knowledge. Carolee studied Primary Care at Simmons University, and Functional Medicine at the Kresser Institute. Read more here…
If you are interested in becoming a Functional Medicine patient, schedule a free chat with our nurse Sue Musso, to find out more about what we do. If you’re ready to dive in, schedule a “Get Started” appointment with our nurse to discuss your specific case.
Catherine Calandra, NP-BC, IFMCP
(She/Her/Hers)
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
Personalized Functional Medicine
Post Master’s Certificate from Institute for Functional Medicine
Catherine is an experienced Nurse Practitioner, with a background ranging from Critical Care to Preventative Medicine, specializing in self directed care. Her experience caring for those with serious and chronic disease has led her to the mission of treating the whole person, not just the disease. Her wish is to partner with you to discover your innate ability to achieve optimal health and renewed vitality. She received her degree in advanced nursing practice from the University of Rhode Island, and her Functional Medicine training at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM).
If you are interested in becoming a Functional Medicine patient, schedule a free chat with our nurse Sue Musso, to find out more about what we do. If you’re ready to dive in, schedule a “Get Started” appointment with our nurse to discuss your specific case.
Sue Musso, BSN, RN
(She/Her/Hers)
Functional Medicine Registered Nurse
National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Certified Professional Food Addiction Coach
Sue specializes in facilitating change, and deep work. She loves to help people figure out what’s keeping them “stuck”. Sue offers nurse appointments as an integral part of our team, as well as virtual one-on-one health coaching sessions, group coaching sessions, and workshops. Sue has been a critical care nurse for the past 30 years at a level one trauma center. She describes her career as an RN as one of meaning and fulfillment.
“Caring for patients and supporting their families during their most challenging time is the piece that fills me with the most reward. I continue to explore ways to bring this into my professional life. I have now ventured into health and wellness coaching. I completed the Adapt functional health and wellness coaching program. Our behaviors and lifestyle play a huge role in our health and behavior change can be challenging. My hope is through coaching, I am not only supporting you as you take active steps toward your goals, but you learn about yourself along the way. I am excited to support you as you uncover your inner wisdom, create new habits and goals, that will foster the happy, healthy life you desire.”
Sue offers Individual Health Coaching Sessions online, as well as in-person group sessions, and workshops.
Schedule a free chat with Sue to find out more
Keryn Kwan-Wass, NBC-HWC
(She/Her/Hers)
Functional Nutrition Health Coach
Board Certified Health Coach
Certified Heartmath Mentor
Keryn is a Certified Heartmath® Mentor, helping clients build personal resilience to life’s stressors by embracing the connection between the body and the brain. As a Certified Heartmath Mentor, she extends her expertise to working with parents and children, focusing on building resilience, mindfulness, compassion, and providing nutrition education. Keryn Kwan-Wass embodies a holistic approach to well-being, combining her technical proficiency with a genuine commitment to enhancing the lives of her clients through tailored and comprehensive therapeutic care.
Keryn’s personal journey led her to Functional Medicine to overcome health challenges. Through her own experiences with thyroid disease, thyroid cancer, eczema, and sinus issues, she understands first-hand the transformational and curative power that changes in habits can have on a person’s health and well-being. Keryn hopes to help people reach their individual health goals and understand the root causes of their health-related challenges. As a coach, she is focused on helping clients navigate nutritional and lifestyle adjustments through compassion, empathy, and encouragement to achieve meaningful and lasting results.
Mairéad Northup (She/Her/Hers)
Ayurvedic Massage and Bodywork
Ayurvedic Consultations
Mairéad has been working in the healing arts for over 20 years. She is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medicine Association as an Ayurvedic Clinical Herbalist (2016) and certified in Kripalu Massage & Bodywork (2009). A lifelong learner, Mairéad has continued to gather certifications in, Shiatsu, Thai, Ayurvedic Marma Point therapy, Shirodhara, and her most favored forms of yoga (Kripalu, Yin, Restorative and Prenatal). With these many wisdom traditions and teachings to draw from, each meeting with Mairéad is finely tuned for deep healing. Her intention for any client in her care is for them to find a touchstone of inner peace, trust the body, and allow energy to flow unobstructed.
Working at the Holistic RI is a nurturing space for Mairéad to practice along side many equally passionate and caring professionals. In her downtime, Mairéad enjoys spending time with her family and friends, volunteering at her local Waldorf school, and working in the garden while listening to baseball.
Jo-Anna Cassino
(She/Her/Hers)
Herbal and Medicinal Plant Consultations
Herbalist, Vitalist Approach
Jo-Anna offers virtual one-on-one Herbal and Medicinal Plant Consultations, Skin care, and access to her online direct dispensary. She also offers in-person workshops. As an Herbalist, Jo-Anna strives to give a truly holistic experience to her clients, as she firmly believes that every person is unique and there is no “one size fits all” therapeutic approach. Jo-Anna utilizes a range of assessments, as things change and evolve. Her approach is rooted in a body of knowledge and tradition that has been used for millennia and passed down through generations of Herbalists across the world.
Jo-Anna has been a practicing Herbalist since 2005, and has attained multiple certifications. She continues her studies with various Master Herbalists here in the states, and abroad. She practices the Vitalist approach and is an ongoing student at The School of Evolutionary Herbalism. Jo-Anna is the founder of Botanic providence, a plant based self care brand that also incorporates supportive herbal therapies. Jo-Anna’s goal is to create a safe space for healing, to support a lifestyle free of toxicity: both chemically and philosophically.
Schedule a free chat with Jo-Anna to find out more
Lucy Sweeney, LMT
(She/Her/Hers)
Massage Therapist, Healer, Surfer, Yoga and Meditation Guide
Lucy is a massage therapist and wellness practitioner. She has spent the last decade traveling the earth and expanding her education in the world of wellness. She is a graduate of The Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy where she became certified in both western and eastern style therapies including traditional Swedish massage, Thai massage, Hot Stone massage & Sports massage.
Lucy incorporates her passions into her treatments through dynamic and integrative sessions. Clients have options to add breath work, cupping, CBD, or meditation to their sessions. Lucy is dedicated to creating personalized sessions for every client based on their specific needs; always with the goal to balance mind, body and spirit. The general flow and energy infused in all treatments grow from Lucy’s connection to and respect for earth and water.
In addition to being a Licensed Massage Therapist, Lucy also is a registered yoga and meditation teacher with trainings from both Gokarna, India and Bali, Indonesia. Her ability to tailor yoga classes from restorative to more energizing dynamic flows, makes each class a unique experience for all levels!
An admirer of lunar cycles, astrology, tarot, Ayurveda, & almost any and all things community or nature based, Lucy often hosts pop up events such as Full Moon Meditations, Cacao Ceremonies, Group Reiki Sessions, Intention Setting Meditations & MORE.
Dee D’Atri
(She/Her/Hers)
Certified Reflexologist, RARI board member
Dee offers Focused Foot Reflexology, and Organic CBD Reflexology at our Wakefield, RI office.
Dee is a certified reflexologist, and Board member of the Reflexology Association of Rhode Island. Dee has over 15 years of experience in reflexology, yet is constantly learning. Her passion for learning and growth is what sets her apart. Dee’s original Certification was granted from Lorraine J Telepo at the Academy of Medical Reflexology. Her goal as a reflexologist is to help those that suffer from stress, and stress related symptoms.
Claudia Ainslie
(She/Her/Hers)
Certified Reflexologist
Claudia offers Foot Reflexology, Organic CBD Reflexology, and Traditional Copper Basin Ayurvedic Salt Foot Soaks.
Claudia lived in Germany for 12 years, where she experienced holistic healthcare. A person’s mind and spirit were treated as equally integral parts of health. She was able to witness the body’s natural ability to heal itself when given proper attention and care.
Upon returning to the US – that yearning to further explore holistic medicine remained constant. One day she attended an information night about reflexology, and the rest is history! She became a certified reflexology and has never looked back. Her goal is for every client to leave after a session feeling more relaxed and to help the client find balance with the body mind and spirit.
Shauna Green Spaziano
(She/Her/Hers)
Reiki Practitioner, Integrative Therapies
Shauna Green Spaziano is an artist, healer, and licensed cosmetologist. She offers Reiki, sound healing, and integrative therapies at Holistic RI. She received her Reiki training at All That Matters, and continues her studies in the holistic healing arts. She loves making genuine connections and supporting people with their individual journey through her work.
In her free time she is a mother of two, music lover, compassionate friend, and enjoys studying energetics and the wonders of the universe. Her goal is to inspire people to connect to the divine power they have within themselves and to heal with an open heart.
Ducy Samos
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Reflexologist
Ducy has been drawn to the holistic field for many years, and in 2014, she began her professional journey by enrolling in a certificate program for Reflexology. Starting with the foundational understanding gained through reflexology, she developed a deep appreciation for the human body. She believes in the mind and spirit’s innate power to heal. She continued her studies by enrolling in the Ridley Lowell Massage Therapy Certificate program, where she expanded her knowledge of the body.
Ducy brings a deep reverence for the healing energy of spirit into her work, intuitively creating a custom session for each client. She blends relaxation, deep tissue, myofacial techniques, and energy work to restore balance and harmony to the body, mind, and spirit. She intuitively integrates energy work to create space for transformation and healing.
Ducy believes in ancient traditions that honor the interconnectedness of all living beings and the natural world. This informs her approach, allowing her to guide her clients toward a greater sense of balance and connection.
Michaeleen VanCouyghen
(He/Him/His)
Office Manager, Marketing Director, Scheduling Coordinator
Michaeleen is a tech savvy entrepreneur who is the glue that keeps us together. She helps schedule appointments, manages our social media, and manages our remote front desk. She manages our boutique that is open for pop-ins on Saturdays, and by appointment. Her caring demeanor and artistic talent enhance the patient experience at Holistic RI.
Rory W Nevulis
(He/Him/His)
Program Coordinator, Community Outreach
Rory is a health and wellness enthusiast, with a passion for helping people. He is our social coordinator, and community specialist. Rory’s background and education in business keeps our collaborative going. In Rory’s spare time he listens to wellness podcasts like the Huberman Lab, and is an avid reader. He holds a monthly Book Club with the theme of exploring consciousness.
Behind the Scenes
Duncan Ritchie
(He/Him/His)
Purchasing, Gemstone Expert, Certified Appraiser
Duncan is an anthropologist, lifelong gemstone collector, and has a certificate from RISD in household appraising. Duncan’s lifelong fascination and love of minerals has brought him to appreciate stones and crystals on many levels. The many connections that Duncan has made on his journey allow us access to a great variety of unique and beautiful crystals available at our Boutique.
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