About Us

Daniel A. Eyink, MD – Physician & Owner

Dr. Daniel A. Eyink is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. He is devoted to working to identify the root causes of illness & he is strongly committed to helping patients heal and maintain health.

Dr. Dan, as he is called by his patients, completed his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Massachusetts in 1994, his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Portland, Oregon. He worked as an Internist & Primary Care Physician in Newburyport from 1998 until 2010. He was trained in Medical Acupuncture at both Harvard University and UCLA & is an Advanced Clinical Nutritionist in Nutrition Response Testing as well as a Certified Practitioner in the Morphogenic Field Technique. Additionally, he holds Advanced Certifications in Auricular & Laser Acupuncture.

Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Dan achieved success early in his career as a renowned Executive Chef. He received Mobil Travel Guide’s Four-Star Chef Distinction Award for three consecutive years. So began his journey of food as medicine. He spent time studying with classical French, Spanish, & Japanese chefs and worked as a pastry chef in the Napa Valley along the way. He was involved in the upstart of the American Cuisine style of cooking in the 1970s & 1980s.

Dr. Dan’s interests include cooking, sharing & enjoying outstanding food at home with family and friends, as well as traveling and spending time with his wife and business partner Jacqueline Carroll and their daughter Phoebe Li. His true passion is learning from Masters and utilizing that knowledge in any way he can to help others.

Jacqueline Carroll, MS RN FNP-C — Nurse Practitioner & Owner

Jacqueline Carroll is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and co-owner of Dr. Dan’s Natural Healing Center. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Boston, and has nearly 40 years of acute care, medical and management experience. She holds certification as FMCSA D.O.T. Medical Examiner and specializes in D.O.T. Physical Exams and USCG Merchant Mariner Medical Exams. Home | Newburyport D.O.T. Physicals

As Director of Operations, Jackie evaluates all business procedures and implements policies & procedures with the goals of improving day-to-day operations and providing the best possible patient experience. Additionally, she oversees Special Procedures, IV Therapies and new business development.

Jackie is passionate about sharing nutrient-dense whole food & traditional food practices with family and friends. She enjoys spending family time outdoors. She is a volunteer & founding Board Member for the non-profit healthcare organization “Amazon Promise” https://amazonpromise.org which serves communities in the Upper Amazon Basin of northeastern Peru.

PATIENT ADVOCATE TEAM:

Melissa C., Integrative Nutrition Health Coach – TEAM LEADER & Patient Advocate

As Team Leader, Melissa’s focus is to ensure the best experience for our patients, while also facilitating efficient office flow and support for the team. She is a graduate of Northeastern University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Science.
With her passion for wellness, Melissa desires to help people find their own unique version of a healthy lifestyle. Melissa is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach by way of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

In her free time Melissa enjoys hiking, cooking, and playing with her dog Nori!

Samantha S., Integrative Nutrition Health Coach – Patient Advocate

Samantha assists with Nutrition Evaluations and ensures each client understands their individualized nutrition program. A graduate of Cambridge College, she holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Wellness Promotion.
She has experience as an office coordinator, health coach and medical receptionist. In addition, Samantha has earned a certificate as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach from the Integrative Nutrition Institute. Working with the Dr. Dan’s Team, she shares her passion for health education with patients and co-workers. This passion extends to helping people live healthier lives.

In her down time, she enjoys walking her dog!

Caitlin M. – Patient Advocate

Caitlin assists with Nutrition Evaluations as a Patient Advocate at Dr. Dan’s. She works to ensure each client understands their individual nutrition program. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She is a Reiki Master, teacher, & master energy healer with 18 years of experience working with clients and students all over the world (CaitlinMarino.com).

Highly intuitive since childhood, Caitlin credits energy healing and herbalism with saving her life during her mid-twenties. This sparked a passion for helping others by sharing modalities that have helped her in the past.

Margeaux G. – Patient Advocate

As Patient Advocate, Margeaux helps to ensure that each patient understands their individual program. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiation Therapy from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Allied Health and has 16 years of patient-focused experience in clinical settings. Additionally, Margeaux is a debut author of the book Let’s Talk Radiation Therapy to support the mental health of radiation oncology patients.

Inspired by a transformative experience with functional medicine, Margeaux’s goal is to help patients create a powerful environment within themselves for healing.

Schuyler S. – Patient Advocate

Schuyler assists with Nutrition Evaluations and works to ensure that each patient understands their program. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from UMASS Lowell, where she ran Division I Track & Field for four years. Additionally, she has a Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management from Merrimack College. She has work experience as a wellness center assistant.

Schuyler enjoys working out and spending time with her family.

DETOX and WELLNESS TEAM:

Melissa Obrien, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach- Detox & Wellness Technician

Melissa O’Brien is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach with over 25 years of experience as a local fitness instructor and massage therapist. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree.
Melissa thrives on living a healthy lifestyle focused on nutrition and wellness, and lives in the community with her husband and three children.

She generously shares her passion for life with others by mentoring and guiding each client to take control of their health, and spreads happiness wherever she goes!

Melissa’s role as Detox & Wellness Technician includes guiding clients through Dr. Dan’s Detoxification Procedures, providing Cold Laser & PMF Pain & Injury Treatments, & Power Plate sessions while providing support and education along the way.

NURSING TEAM:

Melanie Cavanaugh, RN – Infusion Nurse

Melanie Cavanaugh is a Registered Nurse with 40 years of experience in acute and emergency care. A graduate of The University of Denver, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and began her career at Massachusetts General Hospital in the ICU. She has worked for the past twenty years as an Emergency Room nurse.

Melanie was raised in Maine and has lived in the seacoast area for many years, where she and her husband have raised their three adored children.

In addition to kayaking, cooking and traveling, she loves working out and has a passion for nutrition and leading a healthy lifestyle!