Our Team
Hilary Federici, Patient Care Coordinator
Hilary grew up in Wethersfield CT, where she currently resides with her husband and her two sons. She graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology. Hilary enjoys working with patients and helping them stay healthy with regular chiropractic care. She lives an active lifestyle and has a passion for exercise and healthy food. Hilary can be reached by calling the office at (860) 436- 2065 or via email at Hilary@damatochiropractic.com.
Holly Kaufmann, Patient Care Coordinator
Holly is a Connecticut native and a long-time chiropractic patient. After many years of debilitating pain and failing traditional treatment, she found relief through chiropractic care. Holly is married and has a baby girl, her husband also gets adjusted regularly. Holly worked as a medical assistant in the field of Dermatology for 11 years, prior to joining the Damato team; she is also a certified EMT. Holly is passionate about what she does and the people she helps. Holly can be reached by calling the office at (860)436-2065 or via email at Holly@damatochiropractic.com.
Tara Kirby, Office Manager
Tara has over 20 years of experience as a business administrator in the chiropractic practice. Her considerable experience includes all aspects of insurance billing, transcription, payroll, and accounts receivable and payable. As a chiropractic patient herself, she has personally experienced the healing potential of chiropractic and shares her passion for chiropractic care with everyone she knows and the many benefits it has. Tara is caring, selfless, and compassionate. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Tara can be reached by calling the office at (860) 259-4980 or via email at Tara@damatochiropractic.com.
Lin Moctezuma, Personal Injury Specialist
Lin has extensive experience performing and managing all functions as a personal injury specialist including but not limited to chiropractic assistant, patient services, and administration. Lin went to school for Business Management and Medical Assisting, she also attended RMT Training and obtained her certification as a Board-Certified Life Coach. She has excellent patient service skills. She gives all patients her full attention, loves speaking with them and getting to know them better. Lin is outgoing, kind-hearted, ambitious, nurturing, and caring whose compassion shows in her love of helping others.More From Lin »
Cheryl Connolly, Massage Manager
Cheryl Connolly has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for 7 years. She is a graduate from CCMT specializing in Sports and Deep Tissue Massage. Cheryl has been practicing in the chiropractic field for 5 years and appreciates how massage compliments chiropractic care. Cheryl resides in Tolland CT with her two daughters. To schedule an appointment with Cheryl, please call her directly at 860-338-5282 or via email Cheryl@damatochiropractic.com.
Tara Gumprecht, Public Relations Coordinator
Tara has over twenty years of marketing and public relations experience. She’s excited to bring her expertise and enthusiasm to Damato and help us to introduce our services to new clients across Connecticut. Tara is a graduate of Quinnipiac College (University) and spent most of her career as a marketing professional in the IT field. She is eager to be working in a field where she is passionate and has personally benefited from chiropractic care. Tara is married with two teenage sons and has a rescue dog named Dutch. Tara can be reached via email marketing@damatochiropractic.com.
Linda Baker, Massage Therapist
Linda Baker is a graduate of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in Newington and a mother of three. Her time in school was a journey for her own personal growth and independence, learning love and acceptance of self and truly finding the career that ignites her passion. More from Linda »
Sara Jo Sumner, Massage Therapist
Sara Jo is a licensed massage therapist who specializes in relaxation, deep tissue, and sports/ orthopedic massage. She is also a level one attuned Reiki practitioner. Sara Jo is very passionate in her craft, focusing her attention on her clients’ specific needs, delivering a truly customized massage experience every time.
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Stephanie Bayreuther, Massage Therapist
Stephanie is a 2016 graduate of CCMT in Newington and currently a member of the AMTA. While in school, she not only grew more confident and independent as a person, but she has seen firsthand how massage helps heal the body in a more natural way. Through her time in school, she has been trained in several modalities, blending Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Acupressure, and Trigger Point techniques. She specializes in Swedish Therapeutic Massage. To schedule an appointment with Stephane, please call her at directly at (860) 878-2336.
Ashley Singh, Chiropractic Assistant /Patient Care Coordinator
Ashley was raised in New York City and has a Bachelor’s degree in math and science from Queens College. She’s also a licensed medical assistant and certified home health aide. She developed her love for caring for others thanks to her grandparents, whom she lived with growing up. She has been with Damato since March 2018 and was recently named Employee of the Month for her dedication to both her job and her patients. Ashley is determined, passionate, and adventurous and would love to someday get into med school and become a pediatrician. She and her husband Andy are expecting their first child very soon. Ashley can be reached by calling the office at (860) 436-2065
Tom McLellan, Exercise Therapist
Tom earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Connecticut with a major in Exercise Science with a focus in strength and conditioning and a minor in Sports Nutrition. Tom is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, a certified TRX Suspension trainer, as well as holding a CPR/AED certification through the American Red Cross. Tom began his career through internships with the UCONN Strength & Conditioning Departments working primarily with football, track, and softball, but also has extensive experience in all sports. More From Tom »
Matthew Ahern, Massage Therapist
Rayden Spano, Massage Therapist
Yesenia Rodriguez, Billing Manager
Yesenia has over 17 years of billing experience, working with an array of insurance companies. Her experience covers everything from ambulatory billing, hospital billing for different specialties, and now includes chiropractic services. She also has proven leadership skills and experience as a past Director for a billing company. She attended Central CT State University for Graphic Design and American Institute in West Hartford, CT for Billing and Coding. Her work ethic, dedication, experience and willingness to learn has led her to always excel in her previous endeavors.
Brian Roberson, Exercise Therapist
Brian graduated from Manchester Community College in 2015 with an Associates Degree in Health and Exercise Science. As a part of his degree, he interned as a Recreational Therapist and worked with patients with a wide range of injuries and conditions. After graduation, Brian went on to earn his certification in Personal Training from World Instructor Training School (WITS) as well as his CPR/AED certification from the American Red Cross. More from Brian…»
Brian Discovered his passion for health after becoming a Chiropractic patient himself in high school. After graduation, he began his career as a Personal Trainer in a large commercial gym. Brian worked with clients of all types over the course of two and a half years. His training style is centered around functional movements that mimic everyday motions to improve quality of life. Brian also specializes in weight management and sports performance.
Sara Bye, Nutritionist
Sara has been helping people with their health, wellness, and weight goals as a TLS Coach for three years. Sara had decided in college that she wanted to help women, men, and families with their health goals using food as the main method leading her to get her Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition. Through her own struggles and journey with food, she was able to manage her weight and discovered her own food sensitivities. Sara had seen several doctor’s who could not give her a reason why she kept getting eczema-like rashes that seemed to get worse with both of her pregnancies. Following TLS and eliminating certain foods from her daily diet she was able to overcome and find the reason for the flare-ups – sensitivities to several foods being the culprit.More from Sara…»