Meet the Team
Physicians and Practitioners
Robyn A. Giard, ND
Dr. Robyn Giard is Chief Medical Officer and founder of Starry Brook Natural Medicine.
Licensed as a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) with the State of New Hampshire, Dr. Giard is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP). Dr. Giard currently practices as a primary care physician, prescribing medications, ordering labs and imaging, performing physical exams, as well as offering her patients acupuncture, counseling, clinical nutrition, botanical medicine and homeopathy.
Dr. Giard attended Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, Az., an institution with a strong focus on integrative medicine. As part of development she performed clinical rotations with MDs, DOs, as well as NDs in Arizona and Connecticut. During this time her primary focus was on clinical training in OB/GYN and mental health.
"Many women feel comfortable discussing hormonal changes as well as personal topics such as sexuality and libido with a female physician. As women, we can personally relate to and understand PMS, menopause, pregnancy and other issues," says Dr. Giard.
Dr. Giard has been involved in extensive studies regarding the impact of nutrition on mental illness, including ADHD, depression and anxiety. She believes that homeopathy and botanical medicine complement dietary revision, lifestyle changes, and mind-body therapies to help restore balance for her patients.
Originally from Westport, CT, Dr. Giard first realized the joy of helping others through her volunteer efforts with special education students in high school in her hometown. She received her Bachelor of Arts with a double major in economics and English from Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass. She also attended the London School of Economics, London, England, and after working in the business world for five years, she returned to school to complete her medical studies. Dr. Giard recently collaborated with a major dietary supplement distributor as to identify dietary supplement industry trends, perform and provide FDA/FTC and Prop. 65 regulatory reviews, source new products for the distributor portfolio as well as answer clinical questions from physicians nationwide.
Dr. Giard and her family enjoy visiting local New Hampshire farms, cooking, hiking, running and gardening.
Krista Weikel Delaplane, ND 
Dr. Delaplane is delighted to be a part of the Starry Brook Natural Medicine team. She specializes in a natural approach to family medicine and treats patients of all ages. As a naturopathic doctor, she is an expert in diagnosing and treating the cause of persistent health problems. She has a special interest in treating children with chronic disease. During medical school, she dedicated 100 hours of mentorship to autism and pervasive developmental disorders with Dr. Leigh Ann Chapman.
Dr. Delaplane completed undergraduate studies in Biology and Psychology at Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois. She graduated from the prestigious National College of Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon with a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Delaplane is a board licensed Naturopathic Doctor in the state of New Hampshire. She is a member of American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and New Hampshire Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
She grew up surrounded by nature in rural Illinois, exploring the woods, rivers and cornfields and helping tend her mother’s garden and apple trees. Her love of medicine began early, assisting the family midwife during the home births of her three youngest siblings. She has been a student of herbal medicine and homeopathy for over ten years and enjoys sharing her love of healing plants with her patients.
Prior to her career in naturopathic medicine, Dr. Delaplane worked as an herbalist Brattleboro, Vermont and completed Reiki practitioner training at Chiyu Center Portland, Oregon. She offers Reiki therapy sessions in addition to comprehensive primary care services at Starry Brook Natural Medicine. Reiki promotes the healthy flow of energy within the body. Reiki energy therapy enhances the effectiveness of medical treatments and has been studied for illnesses such as cancer, fibromyalgia and mood disorders.
Dr. Delaplane is an avid cook and self-proclaimed foodie. She enjoys shopping at New Hampshire farmer’s markets and cooking delicious, healthy food at home with family and friends. She loves walking in nature and the adventure of identifying and making medicines from plants discovered along the way.
Alena Ciriello, C.Ht.
Alena Ciriello is a Certified Hypnotherapist assisting clients in the Seacoast area as well as offering out-of-state and International clients Skype and phone sessions.
Her years of experience in Human Resources and undergraduate studies in human psychology enhance her ability to help clients develop critically needed self-discipline, confidence, motivation as well as eliminating undesirable and unproductive habits such as smoking. Alena’s diverse background includes working with individuals with disabilities as well as working as a preschool teacher. This background has allowed her to work with pediatric patients to eliminate sibling rivalry, bedwetting and socialization issues.
Hypnotherapy Specialties: performance anxiety, self-confidence, pain control, grief and anger management, exam anxiety, weight loss, and smoking cessation.
Alena graduated in 2012 from the highly regarded Hypnosis Motivation Institute in Tarzana, CA, the Nation’s first accredited college of hypnotherapy. She is a current member of the American Hypnosis Association and the Hypnotherapists Union Local 472.
Alena offers hypnotherapy to assist individuals with self-improvement, accomplishing personal goals, or achieving better health. Practicing as part of the integrative medical team, Alena works under the supervision and medical referral of Dr. Giard and Dr. Delaplane for health and mood related issues.
Jan Hummel, LMT
Jan Hummel studied massage at the New England Academy of Therapeutic Sciences in Nashua, New Hampshire. Graduating in 1998, she became a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in Maine and New Hampshire and has been nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork by the The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). Jan is a professional member of the New Hampshire Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association . In addition, Jan is a Level II Reiki Practitioner. In 1980, she earned her Bachelor 0f Science degree in Child Development from the University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware and worked as a preschool and Kindergarten teacher, with a focus on assisting children with special needs.
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