Meet our team

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another"Proverbs 27:17

Shantel Laikupu

Office Manager

Cate Stuart

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Tera Choquette

Peer Recovery Specialist & MHRT-C

Aloha, my name is Shantel Laikupu. I have worked in the healthcare industry for over a decade; in different roles from nursing assistant, medical assistant, and patient/provider services. I have worked cohesively with medical doctors, nurse practitioners, and provider relations experts.

I was born and raised in Hawaii and lived there for 40 years. I recently moved to Southern Maine in 2022 to start a new adventure with my husband and 3 children.

I joined Seaside Family Health Care in 2023 and work here as a medical assistant and office manager. Here at Seaside Family Health Care, I assist our patients in communicating their healthcare needs with our providers and work side by side with our providers in meeting patients’ healthcare needs. I look forward to working with you!

Hi, my name is Catherine (Cate) Stuart, and I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience in healthcare and mental health. I have worked with all age groups and developmental stages. Life is very fast-paced and stressful these days, and sometimes, seeking help to improve our quality of life is necessary. I am dedicated to helping those who are struggling with their mental health to achieve happier, more well-balanced lives. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a Master’s in Nursing specializing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am also a published author of a medical reference book educating professionals about how to practice culturally sensitive health care. I hope you will reach out and schedule an appointment with me if you think I can help.

Hello my name is Tera Choquette, I am originally from Michigan (Go Blue!) and currently live here in Buxton, Maine. I have been in recovery for almost a decade now and throughout those years I found that giving back to others, was my life mission/passion. After going back to school for a degree in Human Services and achieving my PFA (Psychological First Aid) MHRT (Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician) and Recovery Coach certifications, I knew it was time to do my part.

My role here at Seaside is to assist those in active addiction recovery with personal support services and by remaining available for those in need. Recovery is not a "one size fits all" kind of thing, as a Recovery coach I am here to remind those that even though the road isn't straight and narrow, it WILL lead to success. As a peer, I can relate, as a coach I support, assist, and cheer you on to victory!