Ann M. Sousa, DO

"Dr. Ann M. Sousa is an Osteopathic Physician who specializes in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, with a focus on Osteopathy in the Cranial Field and emphasis on biomechanics of the body and its biointensegrity patterns. Dr. Sousa has been in practice in Connecticut since 2003, first in Pawcatuck/Stonington area, then to Hebron and Norwich. She moved her practice to Glastonbury in 2008. She welcomes you to her Integrative Osteopathic practice. In the past, Dr. Sousa has taught many medical students Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine as a Clerkship Director and as a clinical assistant professor at the University of New England’s clinical core site at Manchester Memorial Hospital in Manchester, CT. She has always emphasized the importance of the integration of Osteopathic Manipulation into their future practices."

"Our mission is to go outside the realm of conventional medicine to find resourceful unique ways to approach your issue or health problem by the use of many different medical systems (ie. Osteopathy, Clinical Homeopathy, Integrative Medicine, Natural Medicine) in order to properly treat your ailments, stimulate higher levels of health and optimize your vitality. Overall the essence of Sunshine Direct Patient Care is: helping you improve your level of health & well-being, create your personalized health treatments and light up the way to achieve your goals. At Sunshine Direct Patient Care, we look at your whole body, taking into consideration factors such as diet, exercise, posture, past & present levels of stress and strain and other aspects of daily life when making an osteopathic diagnosis. From here, we discuss your treatment options and what path to take whether it is lifestyle changes, dietary changes, addressing your unique biochemistry, need for specialized testing or nutritional supplementation in coordination with osteopathic manipulative treatments and/or clinical homeopathic treatment. This work is done gradually and at a pace that you are comfortable to proceed. We work in collaboration with you over time to make sure you have the support, tools and guidance you need to be successful."