Meet our Team

Maggie Thayer, PA, CBT-I Certified

With nearly 10 years of experience in delivering exceptional patient care, Maggie has honed her expertise in all aspects of primary care, specializing in the management of depression, treating anxiety disorders, and utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy for sleep disorders.

At HealthspanMD, patients meet with Maggie to receive a comprehensive evaluation of your cognitive function, emotional well-being, sleep quality, connection, and resilience to identify key opportunities for enhancing brain health.

Victor M. Machado, Jr.

Director of Bioskills

Victor leads the coordination and execution of all clinical and on-site simulation education, as well as assessing and supporting external vendors for compliance with policies and procedures. Prior to joining BONE, Victor worked in bioskills specimen management, facility management, and compliance at Kelly Services and Johnson & Johnson where he managed a team of 70+ across the U.S. the country.

Chestiny Fair, MS, USAW, ACSM

Exercise Physiologist

Chestiny Fair is a Professor of Exercise Physiology with over 12 years of experience in fitness, health, and chronic disease management. She holds a degree from Arizona State University, emphasizing Nutrition, Health, and Wellness, and a Master’s in Kinesiology from A.T. Still University. For the past nine years, she has specialized in teaching Human Movement and chronic diseases, mentoring future health professionals while advocating for accessible preventive care and lifelong wellness.

At HealthspanMD, Patients Consult with Chestiny to assess your fitness level, muscle mass, and strength, and receive a customized exercise plan to enhance physical vitality.

Selen Courtney, PT, RYT

Physical Therapist

At HealthspanMD, Patients Consult with Selen to evaluate functional movement, stability, balance, and flexibility, helping you stay strong, active, and injury-free.

Kristine James, RDN, LD, NBC-HWC

Registered Dietician and Healthspan Coach

A certified health coach through the National Board for Health & Wellness and a registered dietitian with over 4 years of expertise in remote coaching. Kristine is known for an empathetic approach, attentive listening, and unwavering encouragement, committed to guiding patients on their wellness journey with personalized care and empowering them to achieve their health goals with confidence

At HealthspanMD, patients meet with Kristine to develop a tailored longevity nutrition plan that aligns with your health needs and longevity objectives.

Claire Duchesneau, NCSF-CPT

Longevity coach, Certified Personal Trainer

Claire leads the Healthspan coach program at healthspanmd and has supported hundreds of patients in achieving their goals. Current patients rave about Claire’s enthusiasm and positivity in motivating them to go after their best results.

Paula Garcia, CMA

Patient Care Advocate

Paula handles all clinical matters remotely. Because of Paula, patients almost never have to wait longer than a day for a prescription renewal, a prior authorization, get a lab order, or report a concern to the provider. Paula makes sure all patients are promptly heard and helped!

Dr. Melissa Lewis-Duarte, Ph.D., NBC-HWC

Specialty Coach – Stress Management

A Stress Management Specialist with a Ph.D. in Psychology and certification in Integrative Wellness Coaching from the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Lewis-Duarte brings a compassionate approach to overcoming stress and anxiety to the HealthspanMD coaching program.

Jenny Konjoian

RN, CHSE, CHSOS

Jenny is a Registered Nurse on a Neurology/Trauma floor at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Out of undergraduate school, she became a medical simulation technician and started at The Center for Medical Simulation in Charlestown Massachusetts. She has over 7 years of simulation experience and over 3 years of leadership in quality improvement projects. She is involved in various leadership groups at UMass and recently became an acute care nurse practitioner in the summer of 2024.

Rachel Mulligan, B.S., CTBS

Lab Manager

A highly accomplished bioskills specialist with extensive experience in anatomical and laboratory operations and surgical education events, Rachel has spent more than a decade working in and managing an anatomy lab, ensuring compliance with all security protocols and standards. Rachel is a Certified Tissue Banking Specialist with skills in overseeing national bioskills training facilities, tissue banks and an anatomical distribution center. Her background includes the coordination and execution of off-site training events in hospitals, surgical centers and hotels.