Francis Holistic Medical Center, P.C.

Education: B.S., University of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H., 1966; M.D., Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, M.O., 1972

Internship/Residency: Intern in Pediatrics, Hahneman Medical College and Hospital, Philadelphia, P.A., 1972-1973; Residency in Pediatrics, Hahneman Medical College and Hospital, Philadelphia, P.A., 1973-1974

Fellowship: Clinical Fellow in Child Neurology, Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, P.A., 1974-1975

Academic Appointment: Instructor in Pediatrics, UMASS Medical School, 1982-Present

Membership and Office in Professional Associations: Worcester District Medical Society/Grievance Committee Chairman,  Massachusetts Medical Society, American College of Advancement in Medicine, American Academy of Environmental Medicine (Fellowship/Member Board of Directors), Christian Medical Society, American Scientific Affiliation, Broda Barnes Research Foundation

Licensure: State of Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Board Certification: American Board of Environmental Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics

Education: B.S., Stonehill College, North Easton, M.A., 1996; N.D., University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, Bridgeport, C.T., 2002

Dr. Morrissey began her career here at the Francis Holistic Medical Center, P.C., after graduating from college in 1996.  She worked as an allergy specialist before continuing her education in Naturopathic Medicine.  She earned her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine degree in 2002.  She currently specializes in biotherapeutic drainage, a form of homeopathy designed to restore health by cleansing the body.  She is also skilled in classical homeopathy, clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, stress reduction, and lifestyle counseling.

Alex began her career at the Francis Holistic Medical Center in August of 2005.  Her duties include organizing laboratory test kits, correspondence with laboratories, helping with research, and providing assistance to our nurse.

In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time with her family.

Employed since November of 2006, Christine's main responsibilities include telephone triage, ordering medical supplies, preparing patients for their appointments, assisting the physicians with various diagnostic tests, processing laboratory requisitions, and administering intravenous therapies.

She enjoys yoga, knitting, and hot-air ballooning in her free time.

Michelle began in June of 2006.  Her job duties include processing patient balances/copays, checking insurance eligibility, writing letters of medical necessity, updating the company website, and publishing our quarterly newsletter Holistic Happenings.

Outside of work, Michelle enjoys camping, reading, watching movies, and spending time with her family.

Since June of 2003, Shirley has been in charge of managing the front office staff and the employees in our nurse's station.  Her tasks also include credentialing physicians and working to promote our non-profit research effort.

Her hobbies include knitting, jewelry making, crafting, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Roger started at the Francis Holistic Medical Center in February of 2003.  His responsibilities include payroll, employee benefits, supply ordering, and monitoring the financial operations of the business.

Outside of work, Roger enjoys woodworking, gardening, traveling to Maine, and spending time with his family.

 
Christine, the newest addition to our staff, began in April of 2012.  As one of our medical receptionists, she handles patient phone calls, booking appointments, patient check in/out, office filing, and other daily tasks.

 

In her spare time, Christine enjoys playing the piano, renovating her home, kayaking, and cooking.