Collaborative Team

We value the expertise of complementary providers in the areas of nutrition, exercise and behavioral health, just to name a few. We are continuing to build a trusted network of practitioners who embody the care philosophy of Olive Tree Medical.

Diana Goldman

Diana leads culinary classes, hands-on workshops and food demonstrations for the Sierra Club and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies (and Olive Tree Medical!). She has provided culinary nutrition education in local kitchens, and in medical, university and corporate settings nationwide such as Ebay, Samsung, Unilever, Harvard, MIT, Palo Alto Networks, and Snowflake. 

She holds a B.S Nutritional Science from Cornell and M. Ed from Harvard, which she earned to learn how to teach others how to prepare delicious, nutritious, plant-based foods to enjoy and share with family and friends.  She always focuses on this pillar of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine: Strengthening and maintaining relationships and connections with others that bring meaning and purpose to life.


Hannah Carlozzi

Hannah is a Registered Dietitian specializing in family feeding and women’s health. She provides evidence-based guidance on optimizing nutrition for long-term well-being, including strategies for navigating perimenopause, and for improving metabolic health.
She works to empower clients to develop a positive relationship with food and feel their best without rigid diets or unnecessary restrictions. With empathy and understanding, she helps clients translate nutrition science into practical, sustainable habits, acting as a trusted partner in their health journey.

Tel: 617-869-1955
Email: hannah@yourfamilytablenutrition.com


Carol Sullivan

Carol is a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years’ experience helping individuals optimize their health through nutrition. Carol specializes in oncology, weight management, sports nutrition, and chronic disease prevention. She takes a holistic approach, combining evidence-based practices with personalized nutrition recommendations to support her clients’ unique goals. Carol is dedicated to empowering individuals to make sustainable, positive changes in their eating habits, fostering a healthier relationship with food, and improving overall well-being.


Joan Buchbinder

Joan Buchbinder is a Registered Dietitian and owner of her private practice, The Nutrition Coaches. Joan specializes in the areas of sports nutrition, weight management, health and wellness. For over 35 years, Joan has worked to help her clients improve their nutrition, so that they can achieve their health and performance goals.  

Joan served as the Team Nutritionist for the New England Patriots football team for seventeen years (and owns a few Super Bowl Rings!) She worked for eleven seasons as the Team Nutritionist for the Boston Celtics Basketball Team and shared in their 2008 Championship Season. She has extensive experience working with several other professional teams including the New England Revolution and the Boston Bruins. She has provided nutrition counseling at Sports Medicine Centers, Cardiac Rehab Facilities, Health Clubs, and major corporations across the state. Today she works closely with physicians, to help their patients and clients achieve their health and fitness goals.

The Nutrition Coaches

1307 Great Plain Ave., Needham, MA 02492
Tel:   617-558-5536
Email:  joan@thenutritioncoaches.com


Janice Theriaque

Janice is a certified personal trainer with a strong commitment to helping individuals achieve their fitness goals through personalized workout plans and expert guidance. With over 10 years of experience, Janice specializes in strength training, functional fitness, and injury prevention. She takes a holistic approach to fitness, focusing not just on physical strength, but also on improving mental resilience and overall well-being. Janice is passionate about empowering her clients to push their limits, build confidence, and lead healthier, more active lives.

Email:  janicetfitness@gmail.com


Josh Kaplan

Josh is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of EnPhysion Health, a training company that blends the expertise of physical therapy with the effectiveness of personal training. With over 10 years of experience across outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and sports teams, he has developed a wide range of experience that includes post-stroke mobility, athletic performance conditioning, and chronic pain management. His team provides highly personalized training programs that are designed to prevent injuries and enhance long-term performance. They are delivered through a virtual platform with live coaching. Clients are held accountable through tracking when using the EnPhysion app.

Email: josh.kaplan@enphysion.com


Meaghan White

Meaghan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of My Physical Therapy — a concierge, in-home physical therapy service designed to fit effortlessly into your life. With over a decade of experience across sports, fitness, and rehabilitation, Meaghan brings a modern, personalized approach to healthcare.

My Physical Therapy is ideal for busy professionals seeking one-on-one attention, direct access to a physical therapist, and the convenience of treatment in the comfort of home. 

Tel: 508-960-9509

Email: meg@myphysicaltherapyma.com


Athena Davos

Athena is an experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner in the assessment and treatment of adults 18 years and older. She has worked with multiple local colleges and universities, as well as the Boston VA Healthcare system and McLean Hospital. Most recently she was on staff at Wellesley College’s Stone Center Counseling Services, where she worked with undergraduate students. She is the owner and lead psychiatric provider at Aria Psychiatric. She feels strongly that a genuine connection with clients is the first step in any successful treatment plan. She brings compassion, empathy, expertise in psychopharmacology and her authentic self into her work with clients. She tries to empower her clients through education so that treatment becomes a collaborative effort.


Irena Cafasso

Irena is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve emotional well-being. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, Irena specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders/Body image, Grief/Loss, Addiction, as well as Trauma. Her approach is influenced by several counseling styles, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychoanalytic therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness Based Techniques. Irena provides a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their emotions and work toward increased self-awareness and self-compassion.  She helps clients learn skills and increase resiliency to effectively manage their challenges, ultimately finding ways to lead a life worth living.

Tel: 617-913-2181
Email: cafassoirena@gmail.com