Family Dentistry
Jean Marie Nordin
DDS, IBDM, Biological Dentist, Integrative Biologic Medicine
Oral Surgery
Ceramic implants
functional medicine
dentistry for children
Safe Mercury Removal
Jean Nordin, DDS, IBDM, is the visionary founder of Groton Wellness which she opened in 2004. Jean is passionate about ensuring that each human is treated as the beautiful soul that they are. Her greatest gift is making her clients feel comfortable and safe. She has a vision of a world in which compassionate care becomes the norm, and where each person is treated with care, curiosity and respect.
Dr. Nordin supports whole-body healing practices, local farms, food rights and providing people with a choice for all-natural food. She frequently stands up to oppose injustices in our food supply and distribution system and is actively involved with the NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association) and the Weston A. Price Foundation.
She has a serious passion for learning and teaching. On top of her Doctorate of Dental Surgery, she is board certified in Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine and has obtained a SMART certification for the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique. Dr. Nordin is also a certified SMART trainer which is known as a Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART). This training was developed by the Benson-Henry Institute in conjunction with Harvard Medical School. Dr. Nordin now teaches to staff and other healthcare providers.
Dr. Nordin has won many awards, including the Fellowship award in 2003 from the Institute of Natural Dentistry. In 2012 she was named one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry and in 2013 was honored by The Commonwealth Institute at their Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts celebration.
Orthodontics
Samantha Bogle
DMD, Functional Orthodontist
Invisalign
Insignia Custom Braces
Dentofacial Orthopedics
early intervention orthodontics
myobrace
Dr. Samantha Bogle, DMD, MDS, absolutely loves creating beautiful smiles for her patients. Her favorite part is seeing the confidence her patients gain as their smiles transform. Dr. Bogle has wanted to become an orthodontist since the age of 10 after her own positive experience with her childhood orthodontist. Orthodontics integrates her love of art and science. She is so excited to be able to use her knowledge of science and biomechanics and her finesse and attention to detail in the creation of her own art — a beautiful smile!
Born and raised in New Jersey, she began her journey to become an Orthodontist at Northeastern University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Biology Degree. After college, Dr. Bogle returned home to New Jersey where she was accepted to Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine, graduating 1st in her class. While attending Rutgers, Dr. Bogle was elected treasurer of her class and started a local chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists. Immediately following dental school, Dr. Bogle continued her dental training in a three-year residency at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine Department of Orthodontics, where she earned her specialty degree in the field of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and her Masters in Dental Science degree.
Dr. Bogle specializes in orthodontics with a specific emphasis on early treatment in children to improve facial growth and development. She believes focusing on the airway, proper breathing and early structural intervention can reduce the need for orthodontic treatment later in life. Prevention is key. She treats with low bracket profile, customized Insignia and ceramic braces as well as Invisalign in teens and adults.
She loves spending time outdoors. Her favorite time of year is Summer when she spends her time at the beach, swimming, and boating. She loves travel and experiencing other cultures. She also enjoys exercising, cooking, and a great cup of coffee.
Dental Hygienists
Kim Hudson
dental hygienist
Kim got into the dental field when she was 17 years old after seeing an ad in the paper for Dental Assistant School and could see herself as a caretaker. After years of doing dental assisting, she found a love for oral surgery and learning more about medicine. To expand her craft, she decided to go to hygiene school in hopes of becoming a clinician that helps and teaches.
Groton Wellness has changed her life so much and she feels lucky to be part of a community of like-minded people. Being integrated with functional medicine has been a huge eye opener to her and has made her want to learn more to provide the best care possible. Through Groton Wellness, she has received her certification in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy which has helped her work with people to achieve better sleep, breathing, swallowing, and overall become a healthier person.
Outside of work, she takes care of her own health and has used her education to experiment in the kitchen to see how food can help her body function better. She uses that same fuel to keep her body moving outdoors. Kim is passionate about mountain climbing and mountaineering. She lives for rocks, ice, and snow and does whatever she can to be out in the wilderness–getting stronger, and pushing her limits. She has great gratitude for Groton Wellness for her health and education and is excited to continue providing with passion.
Nicole Camire
dental hygienist
Nicole is a dedicated dental hygienist with a passion for improving people's lives through oral health. She firmly believes that dental hygiene interventions play a vital role in preventing and managing conditions like caries and periodontal disease. Nicole excels in providing patients with a comfortable and anxiety-free experience by using established clinical techniques and effective behavioral management strategies.
What truly drives Nicole is her commitment to making a positive impact, one person at a time. Every day on the job, she finds satisfaction in knowing she has helped someone. Nicole takes immense pride in transforming patients' lives for the better. Nicole also cherishes the time she spends with her patients, enjoying the opportunity to connect with individuals from various backgrounds. She considers herself privileged to be part of the outstanding team at Groton Wellness. For Nicole, being a dental hygienist is not just about treating teeth; it's about building trust and empathy with patients. She specializes in helping anxious patients feel more at ease in the dental office, and her ultimate success is when patients eagerly anticipate their next visit.
When patients first walk through the door, Nicole understands that they carry a lifetime of experiences with them. Her focus is on helping every individual achieve optimal oral health. Through her knowledge and understanding, Nicole aims to redefine patients' perceptions of dentistry. Groton Wellness provides her with the ideal platform to continually expand her education and skills.
Nicole holds various certifications, including registered dental hygienist, radiology, soft tissue laser, Zoom Whitening, and MyoFunctional Therapy. She is also in the process of becoming a certified health coach.
Outside of her professional life, Nicole finds joy in spending time with her family, especially cheering on her children at their sporting events. She has a deep appreciation for New England's fall season and the holiday festivities. Nicole is a food enthusiast who loves cooking and enjoys traveling. She also enjoys many sports including scuba diving, snowboarding, golfing, surfing, and swimming.
Functional Medicine
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Darrow Hand
ND, Functional & Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Darrow Hand, a naturopathic physician with over 20 years of experience, enjoys seeing patients of all ages, from children to the elderly, and finds effective ways of helping his patients get better. Dr. Hand can provide treatment for a wide range of health problems.
He was inspired by John Sarno MD, who healed people’s chronic back pain without drugs or surgery helping them to live normal lives again, pain-free. Dr. Hand also helps patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal issues. He can help them recover from car accidents and other injuries and relieve pain naturally. He uses a variety of effective healing techniques, including Bowen Therapy and Craniosacral Therapy. Bowen and Craniosacral are relaxing physical therapies, effective for all ages. They consist of a series of gentle moves on the muscles and tendons, benefit a wide range of conditions including: musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, respiratory and hormonal problems, and can have immediate effects.
Once while Dr. Hand was hiking, he met a woman having an asthmatic attack. She didn’t have her inhaler and asked for help. He performed the Bowen moves for asthma and she was able to hike out without a problem.
Dr. Hand has excellent counseling skills; he will listen to you with empathy and insight, inspiring hope and healing for you on your path to optimal health and wellness. Seeing people as holistic individuals, Dr. Hand takes a collaborative and comprehensive approach to healing. Using Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Hand can help patients with:
- Allergies
- Hashimoto’s
- Menopause
- Anxiety
- Headaches
- Men’s Health
- Arthritis
- Heart Disease
- Migraines
- Asthma
- Heavy Metal Toxicity
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Autoimmune Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Obesity
- Back Pain
- Hormone Imbalances
- Osteoporosis
- Cancer
- Hyperactivity
- Parkinson’s
- Constipation
- Hyperthyroidism
- PMS
- Depression
- Hypothyroid
- Skin Ailments
- Diabetes
- Indigestion
- Stress Management
- Ear infections
- Insomnia
- Weight Management
- Fatigue
- Irritable Bowel
- Women’s Health
- Fibromyalgia
- Low Libido
- Whiplash & Injuries
- Grave’s Disease
- Lyme & Co-Infections
- And much more…
Nicole McMorrow
BSN, Registered Nurse
Nicole pursued nursing because she has always had a passion for helping others feel better and lead healthier lifestyles. She also loves taking care of others, and getting to know patients and their families. Seeing patients improve their health and general wellness is something that really fuels Nicole’s passion. Knowing that she is doing something that makes a difference in others’ lives, and being able to see that difference, is what keeps her going every day.
Nicole is grateful to be part of the Groton Wellness team because she loves the energy, positive environment, patients connections, and general passion that all members of Groton Wellness carry with them to help patients.
She also loves how we approach health and wellness from a holistic perspective.Nicole holds a BS in Nursing from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and a BA in Biology and Psychology from Assumption University. She is BLS and ACLS certified and has 4 years of emergency nursing experience.
A fun fact about Nicole is that she has been vegetarian/pescatarian for 8 years!
Therapeutic Spa
Stephanie Sullivan
Massage Therapist
Stephanie Sullivan has been a Licensed Esthetician for 15 years. Her first job in the industry was at a Holistic Clinic in Brookline Massachusetts, where she focused mostly on detoxifying body treatments. It was there that clients would ask her repetitively if she was also a massage therapist due to her touch and application of body products. That always stayed with her and when she had the opportunity to return to school, she decided to become a licensed Massage Therapist as well. She knew that was her passion the first day she started school. Now a licensed Massage Therapist for over 10 years, she has taken many trainings to maximize her clients results. She worked for Equinox Fitness in Boston, Ma for 8 years and during that time she became trained in orthopedic massage.
Stephanie really enjoys customizing each client’s needs based on what the body is telling her. Her goal is to get the body to move more fluidly after each session but she doesn’t believe is the no pain no gain approach. Her goal is to give each individual a therapeutic approach while still allowing the client and the clients body to reach ultimate relaxation.
Fun Fact: Stephanie is licensed as an Esthetician in both MA and NH and also has her Esthetic Instructor License in NH. She is always learning and loves incorporating everything she learns into every session!
Wellness Cafe
Arwyn Lennon
Wellness Chef
Chef Arwyn has worked in the food service industry for the past 31 years, 22 of which were as a chef. Despite her family’s Irish heritage, she developed her culinary talents in the North End of Boston, cooking for a small, family-owned, Italian restaurant. With the help of a restaurateur friend, Arwyn helped spearhead a movement in the corporate café world in 1985 to bring quality, made-from-scratch food to replace the “heat and eat” frozen food that was the staple at the time. She was then thrown into the specialty-diet field since she had a knack for giving particular customers exactly what they wanted while making it taste incredible.
Next, it was off to the bright lights of worldwide, private-airline catering. This demanding 24-7 job required someone with multiple talents, attention to detail and the ability to survive on a minimal amount of sleep. It was here that she designed and prepared menus for some very famous clients; To drop a few names ~ President George W. Bush, Air Force One Republican Press Core, John Kerry and on his wife’s plane, Fleetwood Mac, Rod Stewart, a few princes and a shah or two. This was a fun and exciting job but the hectic hours left little time for anything else. During her tenure in private airline catering, Arwyn sought out the corporate dining field because they could offer the best of both worlds; high-end catering and a flexible schedule.
Chef Arwyn assisted in pushing more sustainable and allergy-sensitive programs into Eurest and Sodexo over the next few years. She put together a presentation “So You Want to Save the Planet?” that helped several café accounts with a compost program, greener service-ware and waste management. Recently, Arwyn was given free rein to design a university wellness program at Franklin Pierce University. She introduced a plethora of healthy foods and practices that will serve as a model for best practices as they go forward.
Her love of healthy dining, sustainable practices, and the fact that food is truly medicine are the ideals that brought Arwyn to Groton Wellness. Having the opportunity to work with sensitive diets, farm-to-table, clean food, and cutting edge philosophies on how ingredients affect our bodies is a lifelong dream of Arwyn’s. Chef Arwyn is so very proud to work for such a noble cause as the betterment of one’s health and protection of the earth’s resources. She is grateful for the opportunity to serve you at Groton Wellness.
