Jiayu Kate Tian, MD was born and raised in Guangzhou, a vibrant subtropical city in Southern China. She came to the United States to attend the University of Rochester, where she earned a BS in Microbiology, minored in Music, and was selected as a Take Five Scholar in East Asian Studies. She went on to graduate from the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University before moving to Vermont with her husband for residency training. Dr. Tian is excited to provide full-spectrum, “womb-to-tomb” family medicine, including obstetrics, newborn care, and comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages and genders. She provides care in both Mandarin and English. Her special interests include migrant health, reproductive health, and medical education, and she enjoys working alongside medical students and residents. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Tian is passionate about advocating for more equitable care for all members of the community. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, indoor climbing, cooking and exploring new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family playing board games or video games.
Samantha Aguirre, DDS earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2016. She provides comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages, with specialized training in surgical extractions and root canals. Dr. Aguirre is passionate about supporting patients with high dental anxiety by creating a judgment-free environment and empowering them through chairside education to achieve healthy, confident smiles. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys spending time with family, volunteering in the community, and staying active outdoors.
Courtney Shelton, LICSW. As a licensed clinical social worker with a Master’s degree from the University of Southern California, Courtney’s background in child and adolescent mental health, family preservation services, and mental health services for incarcerated individuals has given her a unique understanding of the complexities of the human experience. She strives to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of criticism or rejection. She aims to approach each client with a humanistic perspective, recognizing the inherent value and dignity of every individual. When she’s not in the therapy room, you can find her hiking, camping, or growing her green thumb. She’s a traveler, always on the lookout for new adventures and experiences and, a self-proclaimed foodie, always eager to try new foods and flavors.
Brandon Benton, FNP-BC grew up in rural PA and recently relocated to VT from WV. He earned his BS in nursing from Duquesne University in 2016 and received his MS in nursing from Simmons University in 2022. He is also a 2024 graduate of the Keith Haring Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Fellowship in LGBTQ+ Health at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in New York City. He provides primary care to all ages and is passionate about LGBTQ+ health, adolescent medicine, and sexual & gynecological health. He has also been a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) since 2019 and has extensively worked with children, adolescents, and adult victims of physical and sexual abuse as both a nurse and nurse practitioner. Brandon strives to provide a safe and trauma informed approach to his practice. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his partner and their fur-babies, spending time outdoors, and listening to live music.