Our Team
Behind every visit at Phoenix Direct Care is a team committed to your health. Our nurses and staff take the time to know patients by name, understand their needs, and provide the dependable support our community relies on. Patients often tell us it’s the trust they feel with our team, that makes Phoenix a safe, reliable place for care.
Amanda Belanger
Office Manager, LPN
Hanna Fabro
Medical Assistant VMA
Paige Grass
RN
The First Nurse Practitioner Owned
Direct Primary Care in Maine
Phoenix Direct Care was founded to bring a more personal, reliable, and affordable model of primary care to Caribou, Aroostook County, and northern Maine. We believe in care that is centered on relationships, trust, and time.
Vanessa McDougall, MSN, FNP-C
Founder of Phoenix Direct Care
Vanessa McDougall, MSN, FNP-C
Founder of Phoenix Direct Care
Vanessa McDougall, MSN, FNP-C
Founder of Phoenix Direct Care
Vanessa has been serving the people of Aroostook County since 2010 and opened Phoenix Direct Care in 2018. With experience in primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, pain management, and substance use treatment, she has cared for patients across every stage of life.
Her commitment is to relationships that last, knowing patients’ histories, understanding their families, and helping them feel seen and heard. From her early days in Van Buren with the National Health Service Corps to mentoring new Direct Primary Care practices, Vanessa has built her career on advocacy, access, and trust.
Outside the clinic, Vanessa enjoys life on her family farm with her husband of 28 years, their three children, and their dog Remi. Saturdays are often for barn chores, and Sundays are for family and church — reflecting the same values of consistency, care, and connection that guide her work.
Credentials
Family Nurse Practitioner, Nationally Certified
15+ years in practice across Aroostook County
Founder of Maine’s first NP-owned DPC
Recipient of the Aroostook Achiever Award
Advocate for women’s health and lifelong learning
Jessica Rossignol, MSN, FNP-C
Jessica is an Aroostook County native who has been part of the healthcare community in northern Maine since 2007. Known for her compassion and empathy, she combines strong clinical skills with a commitment to providing the highest quality of care.
At Phoenix Direct Care, Jessica provides primary care services for patients aged five and older, as well as in-office skin procedures, IV hydration, chronic disease management, and sick visits. Her approach is grounded in listening, trust, and a dedication to helping patients feel both cared for and understood.
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Heather Montomery, MSN, FNP-C
Heather is a nationally certified master level Nurse Practitioner and Husson University graduate. Part of the Aroostook County Healthcare community for over 10 years, she enjoys building relationships with her patients, teaching healthy lifestyles, and educating on chronic disease processes. She focuses on Urgent/Sick care, IV hydration, in-office procedures, and medical weight loss.
Heather lives in Caribou with her husband and son. She enjoys side-by-side rides, nature, and travel.
Choosing a Nurse Practitioner for Your Primary Care
In the State of Maine, Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are independent practitioners. We do not work under the license or supervision of a physician. Instead, we practice with full authority while collaborating with our colleagues across the healthcare field when it benefits our patients.
FNPs provide comprehensive care for individuals of all ages.
We are trained and licensed to:
Diagnose and treat a wide variety of health conditions
Prescribe medications when needed
Manage both acute concerns and long-term, chronic illnesses
Focus on prevention, patient education, and lifestyle support
You’ll find Nurse Practitioners working not only in primary care but also in hospitals, urgent care centers, specialty clinics, long-term care facilities, and community health departments. At Phoenix Direct Care, this breadth of training and experience allows us to provide reliable, whole-person care — while building the kind of relationships that help patients feel truly supported.
