ESSE Care Team
Meet the ESSE Care team, a dedicated group of experts providing compassionate, integrated care and advanced solutions for optimal health and wellness.
Clinical Team
Kim McNay
Surgical Director
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Kim brings decades of experience and deep expertise in patient care and surgical planning. She will meticulously handle every aspect of your surgery from start to finish. With a compassionate approach to the challenges patients face, Kim works diligently with insurance providers to secure the best possible coverage. Her unparalleled skill in dealing with endometriosis ensures that you can feel confident and at ease throughout the process.
Sonam Sherpa
Direct Assistant, Social Media Manager
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Joanie Bradshaw
Physician Assistant
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Joanie Bradshaw PA is a physician assistant primarily practicing in Sleepy Hollow, NY. She has been a certified surgery PA for over 15 years with a specialty in Robotic Surgery. Within the past 3 years, she has worked closely with gynecologic surgeons and is recently involved in the development of the Robotic Surgery Program at Northwell Phelps. Prior to her current position she worked in Urology Oncology at Mount Sinai and Acute Care Surgery at NYP Columbia in New York City.
Office Team
Brandon Provost
COO, Manager
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Over the past two decades, Brandon has developed and executed business strategies for multiple companies across many industries. After years of helping to grow these companies, ranging from startups to major corporations, he’s thrilled to join a team dedicated to improving women’s lives by fighting endometriosis and infertility. Brandon is a husband and loving father of four and has seen firsthand the challenges of infertility within his own family. He profoundly understands the passion for family, so Brandon is proud to contribute to a team that transforms these possibilities and makes a meaningful difference in women’s and families’ lives.
Cassandra Skindzelewski
Director of Marketing
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Cassie is a warm and dedicated marketing leader with over ten years of experience driving growth in the digital space. Her expertise, gained from both startup and enterprise environments, has empowered her to craft transformative strategies that not only elevate brand visibility but also create meaningful connections. At ESSE Care, Cassie’s gentle and caring nature perfectly complements our mission as she leads our digital growth and expansion efforts. She is passionate about fighting endometriosis, infertility, and advocating for women’s reproductive health. Whether working with patients or collaborating with our team, Cassie’s compassion shines through, ensuring that every campaign resonates deeply with our community and supports our commitment to compassionate, integrated care.
Melissa Aglietti
Patient Liaison
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As a patient liaison, Melissa will be one of the first people you speak with at ESSE Care. As an endometriosis patient herself, she fully understands the mental, physical, and emotional toll women experience while navigating their journey to a diagnosis. Melissa is dedicated to supporting and assisting women during this time.
After 15 years of being misdiagnosed, she understands the importance of self-advocacy and finding a specialist. Having gone through her own endometriosis journey, Melissa is passionate about helping women feel at ease and better understand the process as they begin their own path to care.
Stephanie Thorburn
Patient Liaison
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Stephanie Thorburn is the Patient Liaison at ESSE, bringing over 20 years of experience in athlete development. She has worked directly with athletes and specialists to foster relationships and provide clients with the resources they need to excel both on and off the field.
Driven by a passion for helping others, Stephanie strives to leave those she works with in a more fulfilling and happier place.
As a mother of three, she personally experienced Dr. Goldstein’s exceptional care when her twins were born 11 weeks prematurely. The profound impact Dr. Goldstein had on her family inspired Stephanie to give back, ensuring that patients know there is hope and that Dr. Goldstein truly cares.
Dawn Rufon
Front Office
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Gail Solow
Front Office
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With extensive administrative experience, Gail brings a wealth of knowledge and organizational expertise to the ESSE Care team. She spent 15 years as an executive assistant (fun fact: she worked closely with a well-known public figure!) and has dedicated over six years to The Local Moms Network—first running a local site for five years and then contributing at the national level.
As a mom of three (ages 21, 17 ½, and 15), Gail knows how to juggle a busy schedule while keeping everything running smoothly. Her passion for helping others, combined with her background in operations and community engagement, makes her an invaluable part of our team.
Maria Wenalyn Ella
Front Office
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With over 10 years of experience as a nurse in various healthcare settings, both locally and abroad, Maria Wenalyn (Wena) brings exceptional dedication, efficiency, and compassion to ESSE Care. Her background in labor and delivery, occupational health, and clinical nursing has shaped her into a highly skilled and proactive healthcare professional.
Beyond her hands-on nursing experience, Wena has worked as a Certified Healthcare Virtual Assistant, seamlessly combining her medical expertise with strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills. She is detail-oriented, reliable, and always eager to learn—qualities that make her an invaluable asset to our team.
Her passion for patient care and commitment to excellence drive her to provide the highest level of support for both patients and healthcare providers.
We make it easy on you, your biggest task is to recover!
Nutritionist: Lisa at Fay Nutrition
Lisa A. Lisiewski is a board-certified registered dietitian and certified dietitian-nutritionist in Connecticut, New York, and soon to be Illinois states. She holds two undergraduate degrees from the University of Connecticut at Storrs in Molecular and Cell Biology and Nutritional Sciences. Her Didactic residency was performed at the University in conjunction with Hartford Hospital which paved the way for her to obtain her Registered Dietitian status. To broaden her clinical knowledge base in alternative nutritional approaches, Lisa went on to receive her Masters in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport in 2010. She is the founder of her private nutrition practice, Nutrition Inc. Now. She enjoys collaborating with doctors and other health professionals on complex nutritional issues – offering a fresh, holistic approach that brings the body/mind back into balance.
Master Acupuncturist: Lida Ahmady
Lida received her BA in International Business Administration with a minor in Asian studies from Baruch College. She holds a Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in NY where she completed a rigorous four-year course of study in both Chinese and Western Medicine. Lida is a NY State Licensed Acupuncturist and a Board Certified Chinese Herbalist through (NCCAOM) National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She completed her clinical training at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, treating women suffering from MS and other gynecological disorders. Lida has apprenticed with several renowned TCM doctors including Dr. Ming Chen who has over 30 years of experience in Dermatology and liver disease.
In her daily life, Lida applies the wisdom of Chinese philosophy along with nutrition and energetic healing. She is a mentor, a guide, and a beautiful spiritual addition to the practice.
Hypnotherapist: Junod Ettiene
Junod defines hypnosis as the successful communication with the subconscious mind. It is an art as well as a science, and brilliantly effective to address a wide range of issues as varied as pain control, weight loss, fear and anxiety, phobias, and academic studies.
He studied under world-renowned Mike Mandel and Freddie Jacquin. His own unique work is constantly guided by my dedication to internal work and personal development. The conscious mind receives as much attention as the subconscious mind, as he believes both have to work in harmony, within one’s internal world. He calls this approach Consciousness Coaching.
He is an asset to the team with preparing you for surgery subconsciously before or after and affecting the way your body experiences pain and handles it seamlessly.
Pelvic floor and physical therapist recommendations will be made based on your location and what is easiest for you!
