Diana Lopusny, M.D., F.A.A.P.
After having worked for two pediatric groups to gain valuable experience, Dr. Diana Lopusny decided to open her own practice. A graduate of Ross University, Dr. Lopusny did her residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. With her warm, caring personality, her practice is a welcome choice for parents. Dr. Lopusny's focus is a blend of homeopathic and traditional medicines.
Trish Kramer, R.N., CHHC, ACCE
Trish is a registered nurse with over 30 years experience. She is also a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and a Certified Health Counselor. Trish is certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and has specialized in childbirth education and breastfeeding counseling.
Tina Carlson
Tina Carlson is the owner of Connecticut Breastfeeding & Postpartum Care (www.ctbreastfeeding.com). She is a trained and experienced postpartum doula and childcare educator, specializing in twins and
special needs. Formerly the Theater Manager of Studio 54 in NYC, Tina made a
career change to working with new families after suffering from postpartum
depression with the birth of her first daughter. In addition to daytime
postpartum services and overnight doula care, Tina offers private sessions on
cloth diapering and babywearing, and will soon be offering classes at Preferred
Pediatrics on "The Happiest Baby on the Block." She is also available to plan
and lead a Birth Blessing Ceremony. Tina lives with her husband and two
daughters in Derby, CT.
Sasha Caceres
Bella Bambini is passionate about the environment and about the health and wellbeing of people. We provide experienced support for the needs of families. We go to great lengths to help families to achieve a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Our doulas are diligent in their efforts to stay informed through both continuing education and extensive research. Services include labor and postpartum support, as well as eco-instruction for families looking to be more environmentally conscious. Currently “Growing Up Green” classes are being held at Preferred Pediatrics by Sasha Careres. This class is an essential guide to a greener, healthier family and home. Each participant who attends the class will also receive a “Growing up Green” starter kit compliments of Bella Bambini.
www.bbambini.com
Siobhan Lombardi, M.S., L.M.T.
Siobhan Lombardi is a Licensed Massage Therapist and has been a member of the American Massage Therapy Association since 1993. She studied massage at the Connecticut Center of Massage Therapy in addition to a Master of Science Degree from Columbia University in Applied Physiology and Nutrition. She is a certified instructor of Baby’s First Massage, and offers group classes in newborn massage for all caregivers, pre and post-birth. She is available for private in-home sessions for newborn massage as well. She lives in Milford with her husband and three children.
Danielle Elwood
Danielle Elwood is a mother of two beautiful little boys, Camden and Benjamin that were both born via cesarean section, which inspired her to create an ICAN chapter here in Connecticut. Since the chapter started in April of 2008, Danielle has also become the North East Regional Coordinator for The International Cesarean Awareness Network. She is a doula by trait and hopes to become a midwife some day. For now she wants to help reach as many mothers as she can through ICAN and education.
The International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) of Connecticut is a mother-to-mother non profit support, education, and advocacy group. We focus on healing for mothers who have had cesarean births, as well as helping to educate first time mothers, and veteran mothers on how to prevent a cesarean birth. ICAN of Connecticut also works to promote Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) and help mothers find VBAC friendly health care providers.
Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday , & Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Contact Us
88 Noble Avenue
Suite 101
Milford, CT 06460
Phone: 203-874-2800
Fax: 203-874-0511
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