Jennifer Caron, Lic. Ac., MAc.
Licensed Acupuncturist, Founder

Jennifer is a Licensed Acupuncturist, and the founder of Body Therapeutics. She is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Board of Registration in Medicine and is a graduate of the New England School of Acupuncture – the oldest acupuncture school in the US, which is now part of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) in Worcester. She is trained in both Chinese and Japanese styles of acupuncture, as well as many adjunct therapies including moxibustion, cupping, electro-stim and tuina. Jen’s particular specialties and interests lie in the treatment of chronic and acute pain, stress and anxiety, infertility and women’s issues, and migraine headache.

Jen spends most of her other time with her husband and their three children. As a family they enjoy skiing, hiking and playing sports. Jen is also an avid runner and triathlete, and has done many half marathons, marathons and triathlons. Jen enjoys learning new ways to provide a healthy upbringing for her children, and she is a strong home birth advocate. Prior to becoming an acupuncturist and opening Body Therapeutics, Jennifer was a Certified Public Accountant and also taught Aikido and Zen meditation for many years. It was the combination of martial arts and meditation training, her business background, along with her Chinese Medicine education that inspired the creation of Body Therapeutics.

Michele Recore-Bollar, Lic. Ac., MSTOM
Licensed Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist

Michele is licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine to practice Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. She is also a nationally certified Diplomate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Michele graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York with a Masters of Science Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM). Her specialties include (but are not limited to) Women’s Health, Family Medicine, Cancer support and Acute/Chronic Pain. In addition to acupuncture, she incorporates many adjunct therapies into her treatments including moxibustion, pediatric Shoni Shin, cupping, electro-stim and tuina. 

Michele is a Worcester native and received her BA from the New College of Hofstra University. Prior to her Traditional Oriental Medicine studies, she worked for many years in the Media Design and Technology field in New York City. When not in clinic she can be found out in the woods Geocaching with her family or chasing their dog around town.

Sean Thornton, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Thornton is a licensed chiropractic physician with over 1​7​ years of experience and has been with Body Therapeutics since its opening in 2009. He is a graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College in Overland Park, Kansas, where he focused on sports injuries and played hockey, softball, volleyball and lacrosse. Dr. Thornton has continued his education in areas of strength & conditioning, ​Sports injuries, ​nutrition, chiropractic and golf, extremity adjusting and maternity and pediatric care.

Dr. Thornton earned his bachelors in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Sports Medicine / Athletic Training from Pfeiffer University in North Carolina. Dr. Thornton is also certified to prescribe custom orthotics ​from Sole Supports ​and often uses a multitude of techniques and tools ​including Diversified, Thompson and Activator, ​to help his clients feel better and maintain their health and well being for the long haul. Dr. Thornton is a full-time chiropractor at Body Therapeutics and accepts most major insurance carriers.

​Dr. Thornton continues to be active coaching and playing lacrosse in the ​local community. Other hobbies include exercise, skiing and spending time with his wife and son.

Kelly Nummelin
Nutritionist
Corporate Wellness Trainer

Kelly is a wellness coach, nutritionist and fitness instructor, and is a key contributor to our corporate wellness programs. She teaches many workshops that cover nutrition basics, advanced nutrition for the competitive athlete, plant-based nutrition, basic fitness concepts and corporate yoga sessions.

Kelly earned her Nutritional Coaching Certification and her Personal Training Certification through the National Association for Fitness Certification (NAFC). She also has a Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design and Retailing. She teaches regular spin and yoga classes, and works in fitness clothing design at Reebok. She is passionate about her job and about helping people get on the path to optimal wellness by teaching them about fitness and nutrition.

Robert Caron, Sc.D.
Executive Coach & Training Specialist

Bob is one of the founders and a current Partner at Body Therapeutics, and he is a key contributor to our corporate wellness programs. He teaches many unique workshops on leadership, conflict resolution, teamwork and self-defense.

Bob is the Director of Health Sciences at Becker College where he oversees and teaches in programs related to Health and Exercise Science. Bob also runs his own private coaching and consulting business where he helps emerging adults discover career and life direction. Prior to his career in higher education, Bob spent several years as a Leadership Coach, working for an innovative practice that focused on mind-body integration in leadership. He earned his Doctor of Science in Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences from Boston University and has a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Assumption College. For over seventeen years, Bob was the President and Chief Instructor at the Zen Training Center, a not-for-profit martial arts school in Worcester, where he taught Aikido and Zen meditation. He holds a 5th degree black belt in Aikido and actively trains in Zen Buddhism with his teacher Ginny Whitelaw, Roshi.

Jennifer Gordon
Office Coordinator

Jennifer is the Office Coordinator at Body Therapeutics. She helps to manage our appointment schedule, insurance billing and many of our other office details. She is a graduate from Salter College, graduating from the Medical Assistant program with high honors. She is trained in both the clinical and office aspect of the medical field and also has an extensive background in customer service.

Jenn is extremely passionate about working in the medical field and wanted the opportunity to learn more about holistic medicine when she joined our team. She strongly believes that everyone should incorporate holistic therapies into their self-care in order to find better, more long-lasting relief.

In addition to being our Office Coordinator, Jenn is an Independent LuLaRoe Fashion Consultant, specializing in women and children’s clothing. She is also a mom to a little boy as well as three step-daughters. When she is not here keeping our office together or empowering women to be beautiful in LuLaRoe, Jenn enjoys spending her free time with her family- trying to keep up with their four young children!