Dr. Alaina King, PsyD, CPA

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Alaina King is a graduate of Boston College’s Carroll School of Management and started her career at Arthur Andersen, LLP, where she earned her CPA in audit services. She completed a master’s in counseling psychology with trauma specialization at Lesley University and was granted a Presidential Scholarship to complete her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Leadership, and Applied Research. She holds certifications in Organizational Development, Coaching, Meyers Briggs personality type indicator, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), group facilitation, and gestalt-based body-centered psychotherapy. She has spoken internationally and presents on secondary traumatic stress and compassion fatigue, suicide prevention, and complex trauma.

Her volunteer work includes work with the southeastern Connecticut trauma resource network for first responders and guest lecturing at schools and agencies in the New England area. She recently retired from serving as treasurer on the board of directors for the East Lyme Rowing Association and is an active member and volunteer at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in New London. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, yoga, walking their golden-doodle, and traveling to new places.

Shannon Falcigno

Practice Manager

Shannon joined the King Family Eye Care team in March of 2022. She brings over 15 years of management experience and over 23 years in the medical field. She is a licensed CNA/PCT receiving that certification at Middlesex Community College in 2012. She loves working in healthcare management and having a great team!

In her free time, Shannon likes playing board games and doing anything that involves family time.

Vicki P.

Accountant and Executive Assistant

Jared L.

Lead Optometric Technician

Jared has been in eye care since 2017 and loves helping people see the best they can. In his free time, he enjoys going to concerts, producing music on his computer, and relaxing at home with his two cats.

Joyce L.

Lead Optometric Technician

Joyce completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. Outside the office, she enjoys hiking with her husband, sons, and dog, reading, and relaxing at the beach.

Melissa F.

Optometric Technician

Melissa has been working in the eye care field since 2013 and became a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant in 2017. She has always had an interest in the eye care field and loves learning new things.

In her free time, she loves to spend time with her husband, and three daughters, and do anything Disney-related.

Cheyfra O.

Optometric Technician

Cheyfra has been in the healthcare field since 2015 as a certified Nurse Technician, a patient access representative, and an emergency room secretary for a trauma-level facility. She loves working with people and lending a helping hand.

In her free time, she loves to go on adventures with her son, daughter, and spouse.

Danielle S.

Optometric Technician

Danielle found her love for eye care in 2010 and has found a particular joy in patient care. In the years ahead, she plans on going back to school to earn licensure as an Optometric Technician.

Outside of work, she enjoys quality time with her son and partner as well as their two dogs and three cats.

Mary S.

Optometric Technician

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Qu'n W.

Optometric Technician

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Corine S.

Medical Billing Specialist

Corine earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology & Human Development from the University of the West Indies (WI) and completed a postgraduate diploma in Social Work. She received a diploma as a Health Claims Specialist from Branford Hall (CT) and an associate degree in Health Information Technology from American College. She is also a Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS). 

She loves listening to people and enjoys track and field. To relax, she enjoys listening to music and going to the movies.

Kirsten J.

Medical Billing Specialist

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