Theresa Arthur
A graduate of Simmons University and Becker College, Theresa says that her desire for more education increased after the Ebola virus epidemic. “The need for health promotion and disease prevention is one that is very dear to me,” she explains “I believe in providing care and compassion to every person. I also believe the world has become such a...
Sabrina Couture
Nurse Practitioner Sabrina Couture is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Graduate School of Nursing in Worcester with a Master’s of Science in Nursing. Sabrina has two decades of experience in nursing, starting as a LPN and now as a Nurse Practitioner. Sabrina decided to further her education so she would be able to help her patients more....
Arkadi Gatt
A graduate of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Arkadi has been in practice since 2001. Arkadi entered the medical profession because he truly loves helping people. “I really enjoy seeing and treating elderly patients,” he explains. “I love spending time with each person to explain all the different issues and...
Vanessa Griffin
Vanessa, who received her Master’s degree in Nursing from Regis College in 2022, practices in Reliant’s Geriatrics Primary Care program, which conveniently provides care for elderly patients inside their own home.
“Nursing is a holistic profession. Nurses build trust and rapport with patients,” she explains. “Being an advanced...
Deborah Homer
After working many years as a registered nurse, Deborah decided to become an advanced practitioner. “I wanted to expand my role as a nurse to better serve my patients by not only caring for them but by providing comprehensive care for them and their families,” she explains.
Deborah is a strong believer in making her patients part of the care...
Emily Lachiatto
A graduate of the University of Vermont and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Emily Lachiatto became a Physician Assistant because she enjoys the challenge of providing care and working closely with patients. Emily works specifically with geriatric patients in Reliant Medical Group’s Division of Geriatrics. “I enjoy helping...
Paige Lamica
Paige first worked as a chemist after graduating from college, but quickly realized she wanted to combine more human interaction with her love of science. So she decided to go back to school and become a physician assistant (PA).
From a young age Paige has been interested in helping geriatric patients. “In high school I volunteered to deliver...
Lauren Maldonado
A graduate of Fitchburg State University and MCPHS University, Lauren has worked in the nursing field since 2010. Lauren has extensive experience working in acute care and urgent care as well with geriatric patients. Lauren became an advanced practitioner because she wanted to elevate her role as a nurse and have the ability to make more of an impact...
Karen Peterson
A graduate of the University of Hawaii, Karen has been an RN since 1993 and became a nurse practitioner in 2003. Karen enjoys working in Geriatrics and managing the complex medical needs of her patients. She is a caregiver in the Home Run program, which provides care to the elderly inside their homes.
Karen enjoys building strong relationships...
Cara Simpson
A graduate of St. Joseph’s College and the UMass Worcester Graduate School of Nursing, Cara Simpson has been helping patients for over 25 years. Cara believes in practicing holistic nursing, which means the ability to evaluate and provide care to patients as they interact emotionally, cognitively and spiritually with their community. “My role as an...
Lauri Toohey
As Associate Chief of Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Lauri cares for older adults in their homes and in the community, wherever they reside. She believes in practicing healthcare through a nursing lens. “This means that while I diagnose and treat various chronic and acute conditions, I do so with the focus on the entire person, their family, their...