Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Healthy Roots Pediatrics ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://healthyrootspeds.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://healthyrootspeds.com/) - Healthy Roots Pediatrics provides personal, high-quality healthcare to children in the Manchester, CT area. - [Services](https://healthyrootspeds.com/services/) - We understand there is much more to your child’s healthcare than sick visits. - [Policies & Forms](https://healthyrootspeds.com/policies/) - Learn about the policies that help us provide your children with the very best of care. - [Tools & Resources](https://healthyrootspeds.com/resources/) - Explore reliable references and helpful tools to assist with caring for your child. - [New Patients](https://healthyrootspeds.com/new-patients/) - We seek to build mutual trust and respect with our patients and families, and strive for excellent two-way communication to achieve this goal. - [Our Practice](https://healthyrootspeds.com/practice/) - Healthy Roots Pediatrics offers comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents. - [Give Us Feedback](https://healthyrootspeds.com/feedback/) - Your opinion matters to us. Please let us know how we are doing. - [AAP Patient Education Library](https://healthyrootspeds.com/library/) - Browse this library of expert advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics. ## Team Members - [Alexis Long](https://healthyrootspeds.com/team/alexis-long/) - Alexis Long, MS PA-C earned both her Bachelor of Science—with double minors in Nutritional Science and Biology—and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Springfield College. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Medical Science at Butler University. Outside of the office, Alexis enjoys reading, traveling, improv comedy, and spending time with her family and her cat, Goose. Alexis is excited to begin her journey with Healthy Roots and looks forward to building lasting relationships with the wonderful families in our community! - [Kelsey Goode](https://healthyrootspeds.com/team/kelsey-goode/) - Kelsey Goode, PA-C was born and raised in Connecticut. She earned her master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Quinnipiac University in 2017. Kelsey’s clinical background in pediatrics includes experience in the emergency department at Saint Mary’s Hospital and most recently at a local pediatric urgent care center. She also continues to care for young adults in her role at Quinnipiac University’s student health center. Kelsey joined Healthy Roots Pediatrics in the summer of 2025 and currently sees patients one day a week. She is passionate about providing compassionate, family-centered care and supporting children’s health at every stage. Outside of work, Kelsey enjoys reading, running, and spending time with family here in Connecticut and on the beaches in Rhode Island. - [Mark Elsesser](https://healthyrootspeds.com/team/mark-elsesser/) - Mark was born and raised on Long Island, NY. He attended the Entry-Level Master’s Physician Assistant (ELMPA) Program at Quinnipiac University. At graduation, he received the Quinnipiac PA Program’s Director’s Award. To further his understanding of pediatric care and lactation medicine, he received his Certificate of Added Qualifications in Pediatrics (CAQ-Peds) and became a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC). Most recently, he obtained his Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree from the University of Lynchburg in July of 2024. Mark has been with the practice since his graduation in 2019. Mark enjoys volunteering his time as a member of the Connecticut Children’s CLASP (Connecticut Children’s Leaders in Advanced Solutions in Pediatrics) Committee and as a member of the Connecticut Children’s Continuing Medical Education Committee. As a native Long Islander, he enjoys spending time by the water and on the boat with his family. He loves seeing shows at the Bushnell, exercising on his peloton, and spending time with his 6 nephews and niece. - [Lillian Alomar](https://healthyrootspeds.com/team/lillian-alomar/) - Lillian grew up in Manchester, CT. She earned her Medical Assisting Certificate in 2002 and soon after graduated with an Associates in Health Sciences. She joined Frank J Bush MD in 2006 as a medical assistant. Lillian took a particular interest in management and started furthering her education, which resulted in a promotion to the Office Supervisor in 2013 and eventually to Office Administrator in 2023. Lillian truly loves pediatric care and her profession. Aside from work, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching sports – especially baseball, and takes pride in health and fitness. - [Jocelyn Depathy](https://healthyrootspeds.com/team/jocelyn-depathy/) - Jocelyn graduated from the Quinnipiac University Entry-Level Master’s Physician Assistant (ELMPA) program in 2008. Her clinical background in pediatrics includes experience working in the inpatient pediatric floor, neonatal intensive care unit and well-baby nursery at Norwalk Hospital. She is a full time professor at the Quinnipiac University Graduate PA program where she teaches pediatric medicine, internal medicine and clinical skills courses. She started at Healthy Roots pediatrics in 2021, and continues to work part-time seeing patients one day per week. In her spare time she enjoys watching UCONN basketball, reading, and spending time with her family in Rhode Island. - [Jessica Bathel](https://healthyrootspeds.com/team/jessica-bathel/) - Jessica (Giller) Bathel grew up locally in Suffield, CT. She attended the Entry-Level Master’s Physician Assistant (ELMPA) Program at Quinnipiac University. She was placed at Frank J. Bush, MD, PC for her pediatric rotation, where she immediately fell in love with both pediatrics and the practice. She has been with the practice since her graduation in 2012. She has an interest in preventive medicine, mental health and adolescent care. Jessica lives in Western Massachusetts with her husband, son, and 3 orange tabby cats. She values spending time with her family and spends most weekends doing so. She is an avid New England Patriots fan and watches as many games as possible with her dad, which she has been doing since she was 13 years old. She enjoys reading, Royal Caribbean cruises, watching competitive cooking shows and exploring new places to eat. - [Dr. Cathy Corrow](https://healthyrootspeds.com/team/dr-cathy-corrow/) - Cathy Corrow, MD is delighted to join the dedicated providers at Healthy Roots Pediatrics! Dr. Corrow is a board-certified Pediatrician who has been caring for infants through college-aged young adults for twenty years. She completed her residency training in General Pediatrics at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and most recently worked as a community Pediatrician in the Unionville area. She feels honored to care for children and families, and has special interests in nutrition and supporting healthy lifestyles. Dr. Corrow resides in West Hartford with her musician husband, Brian, where together they endeavor to keep up with their three children in their creative and athletic pursuits. A life-long New England resident, she loves spending free time walking or hiking, cooking meals for family and friends, and gardening whenever possible. She is excited to continue to build relationships and care for the wonderful patients and families in the greater Manchester community! - [Dr. Robyn Pemberton](https://healthyrootspeds.com/team/dr-robyn-pemberton/) - Dr. Pemberton was born and raised in the big sky state Montana, where she grew up camping, fishing, scouting, and downhill skiing. She attended Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, where she graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders. After spending a year working with teens and native youth in Sitka, Alaska, she attended medical school at the University of Colorado in Denver, where she fell in love with pediatrics. She completed her pediatric residency at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center from 2001-2004. She is board certified in general pediatrics, and is also a lactation consultant. She is a managing partner at Healthy Roots Pediatrics, where she enjoys seeing children grow and thrive. She lives in Bolton with her two boys and husband. She enjoys growing a pollinator garden, hatching chicks and ducklings each spring, dislikes clothes shopping, and is rather crafty and artistic. She loves trying new cuisines and traveling to interesting places. ## Portfolio Categories - [Providers](https://healthyrootspeds.com/team-category/providers/) - [Office Team](https://healthyrootspeds.com/team-category/office-team/)