Meet Our Collaborative Partners
marisa babb-wetherell, pt, dpt
Physical Therapist
Dr. Marisa is a graduate of the Doctor of Physical Therapy at Springfield College. Her first love is dance, fueling a passion for movement and for wellness through movement. Coming from a family of teachers, Dr. Marisa also has a passion for education and lifelong learning, whether it is teaching her patients, mentoring other physical therapists, developing resources for patient care, teaching dance classes, or participating in professional development.
Dr. Marisa has practiced for several years as a dance medicine specialist. Through the world of Pilates-based rehab Dr. Marisa started learning more about the pelvic floor and changes to the musculoskeletal system during pregnancy. As she learned more about movement and wellness during pregnancy and postpartum, she started to realize the gaps in our current healthcare system for perinatal care. She was eager to learn more and deliver better care and knowledge to patients to empower those navigating the pregnant and postpartum journey.
As a new mom, Dr. Marisa started making discoveries about collaborative and multidisciplinary care for infants. She has a growing passion for supporting and caring for parents and babies through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the first year of baby’s life.
Dr. Marisa has experience treating a variety of patients and holds a Certificate of Advanced Practice in Physical Therapy in Obstetric Health through the Academy of Pelvic Health. She is also certified in Progressing Ballet Technique and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
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Marisa sees patients in our office: Mondays and Wednesdays
Sara Ryans, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sara is a speech-language pathologist and owner of Trellis Language & Literacy. She specializes in supporting speech, language, and social communication development with pediatric and neurodiverse populations. A lifelong learner, she is currently participating in continuing education in order to offer more extensive support for swallowing and feeding in infants and toddlers.
Sara earned her Master’s degree from the MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2006. She has additional training in the SCERTS model (for neurodiverse students), Reading with TLC (literacy development), and as a postpartum doula through DONA. She has worked in public and private schools and outpatient clinics. She is nationally certified by ASHA and licensed to practice in Massachusetts. In addition to providing treatment and evaluation services, Sara offers consultation support to families navigating the IEP process in the public schools.
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Sara sees patients in our office: Tuesdays
Jessica Thompson, MA, LMHC
Therapist for Women and Children
Jessica is a licensed mental health therapist and owner of Live Empowered Therapy, LLC. She specializes in working with women and children, using cognitive behavioral therapy and other modalities that will best serve her clients.
Jessica earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and her graduate degree from the University of Central Florida. She lives in Foxboro, loves all New England sports- especially the New England Revolution, and traveling the world with her two sons.
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Jessica sees patients in our office: Saturdays
Danielle Donovan RN, BSN, IBCLC
Lactation Consultant
Danielle is a Registered Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and owner of Latched at First Sight. She specializes in supporting families on their feeding journey from prenatally to postpartum and all the in between, including but not limited to bottle refusal, back to work, pumping and weaning.
Danielle earned her Bachelor's degree of Science from the University of Delaware. She has worked as a Registered Nurse in various departments including cardiac, ICU, oncology until she became a postpartum RN and has remained working there since. After Danielle became a mother she realized and still feels parents need more support in this new chapter of life called parenthood. She lives in Franklin with her family and loves outdoor activities with her two girls and enjoys family vacations, running and coffee.