Meet the Staff

Dr. Christopher C. Mascetta, DC

Dr. Christopher C. Mascetta, DC is the Founder and Director of Ridgefield Chiropractic & Wellness Center, LLC. Dr. Mascetta received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science from the State University of New York at Cortland. He then received his Doctorate of Chiropractic Degree from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Mascetta is enrolled with the Carrick Institue of Graduate Studies where he is working toward a board certification in Chiropractic Neurology with the American Board of Chiropractic Neurology in 1997.

Dr. Mascetta has a special interest in the prevention of injury and disease through proper nutrition, exercise and ergonomics. He combines his chiropractic care with non-invasive acupuncture, massage therapy, physiotherapeutic modalities, physical rehabilitation, and ergonomic training to treat many difficult cases.

Dr. Mascetta works very closely with the medical community to further assure the highest quality of care.

Dr. Deb Bossio, ND

Dr. Deb Bossio earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. She then joined National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon to complete her residency in family medicine. Dr. Bossio received additional medical training at Seattle Children's Hospital, Highline Cancer Center, and West Hill Gastroenterology.
 
As a family practice physician, Dr. Bossio provides comprehensive health care to all members of the family. Patients can expect individualized treatment plans that may include diet and nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and physical medicine. Dr. Bossio has an open, holistic approach to medicine and is known for taking time to get to know her patients. She looks forward to assisting patients in their quest for optimal health and well-being.
 
Dr. Bossio is a licensed Naturopathic Physician in the State of Connecticut and a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

Louis Thiel, LMT

Louis Thiel, LMT has experience being both a sports therapist and a patient. His interest in therapeutic massage started as a teenager when he sustained many injuries while playing sports. But it wasn’t until he began assisting Dr. Christopher Mascetta of Ridgefield Chiropractic & Wellness Center, that he found his true vocation. In 2002, Louis entered the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in Westport, CT. CCMT is one of the top accredited massage schools in the country. Two years later, Louis became nationally board certified in therapeutic massage.

Although trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques, Louis’ interest is in Neuromuscular Therapy and the breaking down of scar tissue. It is the utilization of static pressure on specific myofascial (myo meaning muscle, fascial meaning connective therapy) points to relive pain. This technique manipulates the soft tissue of the body (muscles, tendons and connective tissue) to balance central nervous system. Trigger Point Therapy is a bodywork technique Louis uses that involves applying pressue to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain in other parts of the body.

Highly clinical, his approach is based on “body mapping;” formulating a postural assessment. This assessment is key to Louis’ success. He feels that before trigger points can be broken down, it is essential to address their root cause.

Louis’ clinical and intuitive approach benefits people of all ages. Younger patients come to him for sports maintenance and injury prevention. More mature patients are being treated for old injuries along with new ones. Louis believes that it is never too early or too late to get yourself educated.

Louis’ technique of Neuromuscular Massage is a great complement to the chiropractic care that patients are receiving at Ridgefield Chiropractic & Wellness Center, LLC.

Brigitte Pohl-Knijff, L.Ac., M.Sc., D.I.M.H.

Brigitte Pohl-Knijff is a licensed acupuncturist in both Connecticut and New York.

Depending upon a client’s needs, Brigitte utilizes acupuncture, Tui-Na (Chinese massage) and Energy Healing. Cupping and moxibustion, healing techniques employed across the diverse traditions of acupuncture and oriental medicine for over 2,000 years, are also practiced when required.
“My aim is to increase your health - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual - by increasing the Life Energy, the Qi, the Healing Power within you. When you come to me I would love to be able to help you reduce your pain and your dis-ease, whatever it may be.”