Our Team
Dr. Danielle Grondin-Stevens, DC, MSACN
Dr. Danielle Grondin-Stevens, DC, MSACN, is a Maine native, growing up in Sabattus and attending Oak Hill High School in Wales. She spent her undergrad in Vermont, studying at Saint Michael’s College outside of Burlington. After graduation, Dr. Grondin-Stevens continued her education at the University of Southern Maine in Portland, studying the sciences in greater detail and working as a research tech investigating various subjects such as genetics, marine biology, and the environmental impact of various carcinogens and their ability to cause cancer in human tissue.
Dr. Grondin-Stevens then went on to New York Chiropractic College in upstate NY, where she received both her doctorate in Chiropractic and her Master’s degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition. She believes very strongly that chiropractic and nutrition go hand in hand in the quest for health. After starting a practice in Virginia, she realized how much she missed her friends and family in New England. The practice was sold in the summer of 2012 and Dr. Grondin-Stevens headed back to Maine where she purchased what is now Full Circle Health & Wellness. She is a Proficiency rated Activator doctor. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 5 children. They love to go four-wheeling, snowmobiling and enjoy all of the wonderful outdoor adventures that Maine has to offer. She is particularly excited to share her knowledge of healthy living with all of the wonderful people in the area.
Dr. Kaitlyn Turmelle, DC
Dr. Kaitlyn Turmelle grew up in Randolph and attended Gardiner Area High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Applied Exercise Science at the University of New England. Dr. Kaitlyn then went on to the University of Bridgeport to continue her education in the health science field and received her doctorate in Chiropractic. Throughout her education she has been an active participant in rugby and other sports. Dr. Kaitlyn enjoys working with active individuals, combining exercise and chiropractic care for optimal performance and healing.
She enjoys spending time with her husband and son, fishing and enjoying the great outdoors.
Caroline Christianson, MSACN
Nutritionist
Caroline has been an important part of our team since 2014. With a background in exercise science and a master’s degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition, she loves to focus on helping indiviudals improve their life through nutrition and exercise. Caroline has been utilizing her nutrition background and training in functional medicine to help patients with a variety of health goals from weight loss and blood sugar control to supporting those with chronic illnesses.
When not at work, Caroline enjoys spending time with her husband and two children on their family farm in Readfield.
Sarah McLaughlin
Office Manager & Chiropractic Assistant
Sarah joined the Full Circle Health & Wellness office in 2020 after spending 12 years working in Special Ed and as a Health Aide. She has a passion and a heart for helping people feel great about themselves from the inside out. Sarah loves to spend time with patients, while also ensuring that the office runs smoothly and is honored to be part of a compassionate, knowledgeable and healing team.
Outside of the office, Sarah enjoys traveling with her husband, spending time with family & friends, playing the piano, and being outdoors, when it’s sunny and warm.
Cecilia Howes
Front Desk Associate & Chiropractic Assistant
Cecilia joined the Full Circle team in 2022 and is now full time and is currently training to become a Chiropractic Assistant. She was born in Colorado and moved to Maine in 2016. She just graduated from high school with 24 college credits completed. Although she has just started on her adult path, she feels she has found her calling assisting patients to find healing and pain relief. She is dedicated to her job assisting her office team and getting to know all the patients.
Outside of work, she spends her time playing guitar, paddle boarding, hiking, or strolling sandy beaches with friends and family.
Stephanie Mellen
Nurse Practitioner
Stephanie joined our office as a Family Nurse Practitioner and primary care physician in 2017. As a nurse practitioner she has worked as a pediatrician, and is familiar with women’s health. Stephanie is very knowledgeable and willing to listen to your concerns and address your questions.
Stephanie is currently not accepting any new patients.
Schedule Appointment
The fastest and easiest way to schedule your appointment with the doctor is to contact our office at (207) 377-9344.
One of our staff members will promptly schedule you with a convenient time to see the doctor. For your convenience, we also have an office map and directions available for you to print out.
Please don’t delay as the majority of health conditions tend to worsen or recur without the appropriate care.
Sincerely,
Dr. Danielle Grondin-Stevens, D.C.
Contact Us
If you’re coming from another location and you are not familiar with the streets on the map below, please contact our office for directions at (207) 377-9344.
(Formerly Shepherd Chiropractic Wellness Center)
1223 US Route 202
Winthrop, Maine 04364