Destiny Manner is a certified physician assistant specializing in psychiatry. She completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Weber State University and has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. Her clinical interests include women's mental health, postpartum depression, addiction medicine, chronic pain, ADHD, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and substance use disorders. She specializes in working with adult and elderly populations using a client-centered approach, psychedelic integration, rest and relaxation techniques, self-management strategies, and sleep hygiene education.
Destiny values hard work and honesty, and she is passionate about building strong, trusting connections with her patients. She strives to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where her patients can feel comfortable being themselves. Destiny believes in a collaborative, empowering approach to care and treatment planning, and encourages patients to be active participants in their mental health journey. Whether the treatment plan involves therapy, lifestyle changes, or medication management, she is there to support and guide each step of the journey.
Destiny chooses to meet patients where they are and brings warmth, sincerity, and a touch of humor to every encounter. She is especially motivated to help those who are ready to make meaningful changes. Destiny is passionate about helping others understand their own mental health, and she views education as an essential part of the healing process. Her goal is to help her patients feel more in control, more hopeful, and more connected to the life they want to live.
Destiny is a Utah native and loves being outdoors, especially in the mountains. She enjoys playing pickleball, laughing with friends, and spending quality time with her husband and son.
Jonathan Flake started his career as a registered nurse working in various hospital settings and departments including medical/surgical, telemetry, and intensive care units. In his work, he frequently observed the correlation that poor mental health often leads to physical deterioration and hospitalization. Seeing this phenomenon guided Jonathan to aim his career toward mental healthcare, which he believes to be the foundation of overall well-being.
He began to work in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings and earned a Master of Science degree from Wilkes University in nursing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Jonathan recognizes that each client has a unique life and experience, and he works alongside them to optimize treatment strategies. He seeks to tailor care plans to help each individual meet their specific needs and achieve their personal goals.
He felt driven to a career in psychiatric mental health based on personal family experiences, his faith in God, and many other factors. Most of his life has been lived in Utah and Jonathan strives to take part in Utah’s majestic outdoor beauty as frequently as possible. His favorite activities are camping, hiking, and spending time with his family.
Maurice has worked in many practice areas throughout his nursing career, including psychiatry, oncology, palliative care, medical intensive care, hospice, and home health. Much of his psychiatry experience has been with adolescents; however, he also has many years of experience working with adults. He enjoys working with various age groups and has a natural ability to build rapport with his patients. He received his master's degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner at Maryville University and at that time, he also received a master’s degree in Business and Healthcare Administration. Outside of nursing, Maurice served in the United States Navy, where he has a passionate love for the veteran community.
His main area of interest is how the mind-body connection plays a role in overall health and healing. Maurice’s approach to treatment is patient-centered and focused on the whole person. In his view, a mental condition may not always be a mental disorder but rather a natural manifestation of some underlying imbalance.
With that, he believes a combination of traditional and holistic treatment offers the best outcome. Maurice has always enjoyed helping people and finds his work very rewarding.
Ronnie Isaacson earned his Master of Science in physician assistant studies from Northern Arizona University. Before attending PA school, Ronnie worked for Idaho Fish and Game as a Conservation Officer. Ronnie’s background in mental and behavioral health began at Montana State Hospital where he worked as a Psychiatric Technician. He also spent time at a wilderness retreat working with at-risk youth as a behavioral health paraprofessional. Here, Ronnie was impacted by the opportunity to teach these teenagers and watch as they underwent positive transformations which allowed them to regain control of their lives. In his practice, Ronnie provides psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, as well as medication management. Ronnie enjoys helping his clients find joy and purpose in their day-to-day life. In addition to his psychiatric services, Ronnie often recommends counseling, spirituality (if appropriate), proper nutrition, and exercise as tools to help his clients heal and move forward. He is also excited about the innovative treatment options available at Numinus. Ronnie believes that stability in mental health is essential to healthy relationships. He values his client’s needs by actively listening to their goals and concerns. Ronnie works to build a foundation of trust with everyone, helping him better collaborate on their treatment plans. Ronnie is a devout Christian and enjoys spending time with his family camping, hiking, and fishing.
Bob McNutt earned his Bachelor’s of Behavioral Science degree from Utah Valley University and his Master’s of Social Work degree from the University of Utah. He began his career working with adolescents at inpatient facilities and local schools, helping to improve familial relations, address behavioral issues, create healthy attachments and work toward trauma/PTSD recovery. He also provided intervention for those suffering from suicidality, addictions, chronic depression and anxiety. Bob's passion is in outpatient therapy, working with a wide range of individuals. His focus is assisting people to find better balance and peace in their lives. He is eager to help others overcome mental health and social issues through self-empowerment. Bob works with individuals and couples suffering from a wide range of mental health and relational issues. Bob is known to be blunt in the ways he helps his clients to create lasting change. He is able to work with severe cases of complex trauma, suicidal ideation, addiction, behavioral concerns, exiting abusive relationships along with day to day experiences of depression, anxiety, OCD, sleep disorders and other mental health issues.
Carol Tanner has been a physician assistant for 21 years, specializing in pediatric, adolescent, and adult care. Her patients value the expert care she provides as well as the time she spends helping manage their health care needs. Carol holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Southern California, a Master’s in Exercise Physiology from Temple University, and a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Utah, graduating at the top of her class. She has primarily specialized in adolescent and adult health care for the past 21 years, and enjoys helping individuals work through depression, anxiety, phobias, PTSD, post-partum depression, sleep disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and grief/loss, as well as learning and attention disorders. Carol has enjoyed providing comprehensive health care services, especially counseling with patients in various areas of mental and physical health and promoting healthier lifestyles. She is passionate about providing care to her patients and advocates improving mental health with medication combined with exercise, nutrition, meditation, and therapy. She has a passion for helping individuals and is devoted to showing them how to work through their emotions to find greater inner happiness and peace. Carol is not judgmental and focuses on creating a warm and empathetic environment where individuals feel comfortable voicing their struggles and working through these challenges and transitions together, along with finding avenues for support. Carol works in partnership with her patients, helping them understand their health, wellness, medication management and behavioral modification needs. She strives to stay current on her areas of expertise, as well as the latest treatments in mental health, to provide the best patient care. Carol enjoys spending time with her husband, five grown children and eight grandchildren. She loves traveling, working on family history, reading, and watching her children perform in the fine arts.
Ben Saxey PA-C approaches medicine from a standpoint of working with his patients to realize and obtain their own safe and healthy goals. He is not a drug salesman. He will help understand your mental health situation and options for treatment that are available. This can include psychoeducation, goal setting and lifestyle improvement, referral for the appropriate therapy, referral for neuropsychological testing, medication management, referral to the latest studies of frontline research in Mental Health, and some of the newest forms of treatment like Ketamine and TMS treatment.
Raymond is a fully licensed psychotherapist (L.C.S.W.) with undergraduate and post-graduate degrees from the University of Utah. His professional experience started in 2005 and includes working in residential treatment, outpatient counseling, independent living support, substance abuse programming, crisis care in inpatient settings, and private program admissions/administration. He enjoys approaching mental health from a holistic standpoint, inviting in various aspects of the human experience that contribute to a person’s readiness to thrive. He regards strength and healing as being inherent to a person’s nature, and always within reach. Raymond is a fitness enthusiast and is also certified as a personal trainer and nutrition coach through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. This helps him to utilize health-centered practices that add to the overall healing experience. Raymond grew up in a very diverse population and appreciates seeing human growth and learning through as many different lenses as possible. He greatly enjoys working with individuals who identify with marginalized groups, including all racial and cultural backgrounds and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. He also helps individuals who are navigating their religious or spiritual transition, and any one struggling to align their daily experience to their own core values. As a trained psychedelic-assisted therapist, Raymond is passionate about using effective integrative therapies to assist people in their ketamine treatment at Numinus. He is extremely eager to see the upcoming additions of other psychedelic medicines in helping people in their healing journeys and personal growth.
Mike has always had a desire to support those struggling with their mental health. He believes that the client-provider relationship is critical to mental health treatment and he values joining his patients on their mental health journey. He creates effective, evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with his clients, encouraging their input and opinions regarding treatment. He views mental health through a biopsychosocial model and emphasizes the strengths of each client as they make treatment decisions. He is excited about new treatment options in psychiatry including ketamine/spravato along with research focused on psychedelics. Mike graduated from the University of Utah physician assistant program and immediately pursued his doctorate degree from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. There he completed the psychiatry track of the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program where he received additional education in psychiatry. Before becoming a physician assistant, he obtained his undergraduate degree in social work to better understand people, their life perspectives, and how he and others relate to the world. In his spare time, Mike enjoys spending time with his family, oil painting, playing the piano, and snow skiing.
Embarking on a healthcare journey in 2013 as an EMT in the Neuro ICU, Jaden's path has been marked by a decade of dedicated service in both Psychiatric-Mental Health and Critical Care. After attaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Utah, he gained two years of invaluable experience in the Huntsman Oncology ICU, coupled with an additional three at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, finely honing his expertise. This rich and varied background provided the motivation for Jaden to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing, specializing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), from Northern Kentucky University.
With a deep-rooted commitment to compassionate and personalized care, Jaden brings a blend of advanced training, clinical experience, and genuine empathy to the therapeutic relationship. Their goal is not just to treat symptoms, but to truly understand you as an individual. By listening attentively to your unique experiences and challenges, they tailor holistic treatment plans that address your specific needs and aspirations.
Jaden's practice is grounded in evidence-based interventions, ensuring that you receive the highest quality care available. From therapy to medication management, they offer a comprehensive range of services that can be adapted to your preferences and comfort level. Their aim is to empower you with the tools you need to navigate life's complexities while nurturing resilience and growth.
They understand that seeking help can be a courageous step, and they want to assure you that your well-being is their top priority. They foster a safe and non-judgmental space where you can openly express yourself, free from stigma. Together, you will collaboratively work towards breakthroughs and successes, celebrating every milestone along the way.
Jaden is not only your PMHNP but also your advocate and your partner in reclaiming control over your mental health. Together, you will forge a path towards lasting positive change, resilience, and a brighter future.
Thank you for considering Jaden as your mental health partner. They look forward to the privilege of accompanying you on this transformative voyage.