About Our Providers

Kristen is passionate about providing evidence best, patient-centered-care to people who are in need. Kristen believes in providing people with the appropriate tools to make them successful in their everyday living. The provider and patient relationship is extremely important to Kristen, as she feels this relationship must have open communication and to trust each other. She has been recommending medical marijuana for three years in two different states. It has been an incredible experience to hear the stories of her patients and how marijuana has been helpful. She looks forward to working with you. In her spare time Kristen enjoys being outside either hiking, backpacking, camping, skiing, biking or paddle boarding. She enjoys dancing, listening to music, traveling abroad, learning new cultures and spending time with her friends and family. She is always trying out new sports and looking for new adventures.

Maryellen was born and raised here in Connecticut. She has been a Family Nurse Practitioner for 21 years. She has worked in a variety of specialties during her career including home care, family practice, surgery, internal medicine and surgical oncology. Maryellen has seen the benefits that traditional medical care has provided for many patients over the past 21 years. She has also seen the struggles and suffering when that same traditional medical care has not succeeded in managing the patients condition. She firmly believes that medical marijuana has significantly improved the quality of the life for the patients who are currently using it for a variety of medical conditions. There are many different formulations of medical marijuana that can benefit each person. Additionally, CBD plays a role in the improvement of symptom management for a variety of medical conditions. She looks forward to speaking with you and helping you begin or continue your journey utilizing medical marijuana.