The ELYSARA Tree
The ELYSARA Tree is more than a logo—it is a visual philosophy of how we understand and treat endometriosis.
ROOTS: The Hidden Nature of Endometriosis
Just like the roots of a tree grow beneath the surface, endometriosis often exists deep within the body, unseen and frequently misunderstood.
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Pain doesn’t always match what imaging shows
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Symptoms can spread beyond the pelvis
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The “root cause” is often systemic—not just localized
At ELYSARA, we focus on identifying and supporting these deeper
imbalances, not just what’s visible.
TRUNK: The Body as One Connected System
The trunk represents the body’s core systems working together:
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Hormonal balance
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Immune response
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Nervous system regulation
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Inflammation pathways
Endometriosis is not just a gynecologic condition—it’s a whole-body condition.
The trunk reminds us that healing requires integration, not isolation.
BRANCHES: How Symptoms Show Up
The branches symbolize the many ways endometriosis manifests:
Pelvic pain
Fatigue
GI symptoms
Infertility
Emotional stress
Each branch is different—but they all come from the same root system.
LEAVES & ENERGY: Healing, Renewal, and Syntropy
The leaves and flowing energy of the Elysara Tree reflect restoration and balance (syntropy):
Moving from chaos → order
From inflammation → regulation
From disconnection → alignment
This aligns with ELYSARA’s philosophy: we don’t just suppress symptoms—we help the body reorganize toward healing.
FEMININE STRENGTH & CYCLICAL NATURE
The tree also reflects the cyclical, resilient nature of the female body:
Growth and shedding
Hormonal rhythms
Renewal after disruption
Even in chronic conditions like endometriosis, the body has an innate ability to adapt and heal when properly supported.
About Our Name
ELYSARA
(eh-lih-SAH-ruh)
Goddess of Fertility & Beauty
In the fantasy world of the oldest mythological civilizations, ELYSARA is the Rhivenian goddess of fertility and beauty, she is often depicted as a young woman with blond hair, a crown of flowers atop her head,and eternally pregnant as she births the harvest every year.
In the oldest tellings, she moved through the world alongside chosen healers—those rare individuals who understood that true healing lives at the intersection of science and intuition, body and energy, structure and flow.
Elysara is worshiped for many reasons: by farmers for a good harvest, mothers hoping for a safe birth, and young couples for fertility. Elysara tends to watch over the young of the world and supports them as they face the challenges of life.
Elysara's Best Assets.
These people are the keys to Elysara's success. Each person participates in the care of our patients and clients. Although each individual has significant experience & credentials, they act as a single team to help reach your goal of optimal health. They are all great listeners, care planners and make certain that they accompany you on your journey to better heath and wellness.
KATIE PACINELLI, DC, BS
Chiropractic Medicine
Dr. Katie has been a Board Certified New York Doctor of Chiropractic since 2005. Having operated her own Chiropractic Practice on Long Island, she brings her experience and healing skills to Elysara's mission of integrating and treating those patients that realize the advantages of chiropractic medicine while collaborating with all other medical specialists to achieve their health goals.
GABRIELLA GRAZIOSE, DNP
Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC Gynecology & Adult Health
Gabriella has elevated her nursing career from Adult Health, now specializing in Gynecology. Her interest and education in gynecology has led her to work with all women, with a special emphasis on endometriosis.
She sees the frustration in her patients, the fact that in traditional practices there is precious little time to address the complexities of many patient interactions. Joining Elysara has given her the opportunity to truly analyze her patient's underlying whole body challenges.
MICHELLE FORTUS, LE, CPT
Medical Aesthetician, Patient Coordinator, Phelbotomist
Practicing as a certified Esthetician for over 14 years with a world-class plastic surgery practice, coupled with her prior experience in medicine and certifications as phlebotomist and medical assistant, allows for her all-encompassing approach to her patients' skin care, laser skin corrections, hair removal, microneedling, laser & facial treatments. Michelle is also the founder of CMe Skin Care.
DANIELLE FAZIO, RN, BSN
Head Nurse, Clinical Services
Danielle has been an RN for 18 years, many of them as a travel nurse. Her experience includes working with breast & gynecology cancers. She is skilled in working with various cosmetic procedures in her work with dermatologists on patients with skin cancers, birthmarks and other challenging cases. Her passion for patient care remains her utmost priority second only to the "by the book" attitude to patient safety and comfort.
APRIL TYMECK, RN, IBCLC
IV Nurse, Certified Lactation Consultant
As a Registered Nurse for over 24 years, in emergency & pediatric emergency medicine, April has extended her skills & education into Lactation Consulting as part of her effortts in helping to empower families to achieve optimal health & wellness.
As the owner of Golden Latch, she continues her dedication to finding the root causes of breastfeeding challenges.
NICOLETTA RASIZZI, RN BSN
Founder, Managing Member
Clinical Director
Nicoletta has been a Registered Nurse for over 20 years, before she established Elysara, she was a partner & Clinical Nurse Director of Replenish, Inc. for over 8 years. She s an expert in IV therapy as well as facial skin engineering, her passions include her skills as an accomplished cosmetic injector. Her field of expertise grew to include significant experience in treating variant symptoms of endometriosis, menopause and women's health imbalances.
JESSICA BARFIELD DOTO,
APRN, ANP-C, BSN, MSN,
Medical Director
Jessica is a nationally board certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner, practicing in medicine since 1988 in various roles from EMT, ER Nurse, Flight Nurse, hospitalist, and ICU Intensivist. She divides her clinical time between her wellness, IV & aesthetic practice in Ithaca, NY and Long Island. She is credentialled as medical staff in a central NY medical center as well as teaching faculty for a laser device manufacturer.
GEORGE YIACHOS, MD
FACC, FASSNC, FAAO
Integrative Cardiologist
Highly committed to a combination of traditional medicine and integrative medical solutions to the most complicated syndromes, Dr. Yiachos founded WPR Medical based in Naples, Florida. He remains committed to his patients in the New York Metro area and frequently travels to Long Island office to see his patients. In addition, he is a believer in the benefits of ozone & EBOO IV therapies. He advises ELYSARA on various complex patient cases.
ALEXANDRA SHELON, Rph
Consulting Pharmacist
Alexandra's passion for skin care and pharmacological solutions for slowing the look of the aging process is well known. As a specialty compounding pharmacist & Founder of Essential Apothecary, she is on top of the latest developments in the elements of nutrition for the body as well as the skin. She owned and operated a well-known pharmacy in New York City prior to founding Essential Apothecary on Long Island.
Stacy Plaske, RN
IV Therapy, Functional Nutrition Counselor
An accomplished Registered Nurse for 20 years, coupled with he unique integration of holistic therapies.: Certified Colon Hydrotherapist, and Registered Yoga Teacher & Trainer, her certification as a functional nutrition counselor allows Stacy to understand the challenges associated with the treating & managing endometriosis. She helps women while keeping her unique perspective. She guides her endometrioisis patients about nutrition. She commutes between practices in New York and Texas.
MELINA MESSINA, CPT
Patient Coordinator, Phlebotomist
Certified as a Phlebotomist, She serves as a central point of connection within the Elysara experience, guiding patients seamlessly through their care journey across our multidisciplinary team. As Patient Care Coordinator, Melina ensures that every individual receives thoughtful, cohesive, and personalized support—bridging communication between ELYSARA providers to create a truly integrated approach to healing.
She is committed to her medical career and is presently attending nursing school.
SOPHIA HRISIKOPOULOS, BS
Administration, Patient Coordinator
Armed with her BS in Health Sciences, Sophia is our go-to person for administrative, technology and office tasks. With a natural ability to anticipate patient needs and a deeply compassionate presence, Sophia helps transform what can often feel overwhelming into a calm, supported & organized experience. Sophia’s patient coordination and follow-up skills allow for total collaboration between our medical professionals, ensuring the complete experience for ELYSARA’s patients.
MIN SUE KIM, LAc
Acupuncturist
As a firm believer in integrating Oriental Medicine and Western Medicine to treat a wide range of ailments and for general well-being. She completed her Acupuncture Fellowship with Department of Integrative Medicine at Beth Israel Hospital in New York, where she treated patients in Post-Surgery, Family and Cancer Department with their side effects. She maintains her expansive practice as MSK Wellcare.
CARA ROBINO, D.Ac, LAc
Acupuncturist
Cara is a firm believer in integrating Oriental Medicine and Western Medicine to treat a wide range of ailments and for general well-being. She holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and is board Certified by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine. Her internship credentials include Columbia University and specializes in Pain Management, Womens Health & Wellness and Stress Management.
FRANCESCA M. CAPUTO
Health & Wellness Coach
Events Educator
Francesca is a Health & Wellness Coach specializing in working with women over 40 during their life& health transitions to help them on the journey to balance and re-focus their lives guiding them in their mind-body connection, confidence building, nutrition planning. She is the Founder/Director of Live Light with Francesca.
MARIA RANALLO
Reiki Master
Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
With over combined 7 years of training Maria is a certified Level IV Usui Reiki Master & Trainer. Maria sees Reiki as not just about relaxation, she is a firm believer in the pain management & trauma healing qualities of Reiki. She enhances her practice with therapies including the use of tuning forks and other chakras.
REBECCA LAYLIEV, Rph
Consulting Pharmacist
As a supervising pharmacist of Essential Apothecary, she is on top of the latest developments in the elements of nutrition for the body as well as the skin. Rebecca has extensive experience in personalized medicine having worked closely with many physicians in the ultimate goal of getting patients on the right path to health through both nutrient supplements and hormones.
COLLEEN PETRUZZI, BCPP
YOUniverse Therapy
Colleen is a Board Certified Polarity Practitioner and is the Founder/Director of Universal Polarity Therapy. Her widening practice integrates additional aspects of holistic medicine from the use of sound therapy to alchemy. Her integrative approach to her patients has led to the benefits of combining traditional medicine with holistic therapy to ensure patients reach their wellness goals.
RACHELLE BOJER, MSPT
Physical Therapist
Pelvic Floor Therapy
As Founder/Director of Lotus Physical Therapy, a practicing Physical Therapist for over 20 years, Rachel's passion has always been women's health. Pelvic Floor Dysfunction due to childbirth, trauma, abdominal/pelvic surgery & hormonal changes are all managed by her Pelvic Floor Therapy techniques.
NILAM ALI, RN, BS
RN, Clinical Director, Elysara-Ithaca
Nilam Ali is a Registered Nurse dedicated to empowering clients through cosmetic enhancements. With a keen eye for aesthetics and a passion for helping others achieve their beauty goals, Nilam specializes in natural-looking results with neuromodulators and dermal fillers. Committed to personalized care, she creates a comfortable and trusting environment where clients can feel confident in their journey toward enhanced well-being and self-esteem.
At Elysara Ithaca, Nilam combines her clinical expertise with a warm and reassuring presence, helping clients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for. Her goal is to help each person feel confident in their skin and supported every step of the way.
LORI DAVIS, DNP
Clinical Sexologist
As a Doctorate in Nursing, Dr. Lori specializes in sex relationship counseling bringing this important field into the 21st century. Her practice, passion and approach to this personal science allows for her patients to heal and enhance their relationship while managing their physical challenges. Her credentials as a Nurse Practitioner & AASECT Certified Sex Counselor Supervisor in Training are world-class.
CINDY Schiff, RN, BSN,
IV Nurse, Integrative Medicine
Cindy is a Registered Nurse for over 27 years, with a great passion for holistic & integrative medicine. Her skills and education reach into innovative therapies such as ozone therapy, IV therapy biomagnetic pair therapy, & neurological support techniques. Her commitment to the well being of her patients must include a higher quality of life.