Team Bios

Daniel Parker

Daniel Parker is currently a doctoral student in Counselling Psychology at McGill University

Maryse Damecour

L’approche thérapeutique de Maryse se base sur la création d’une relation où la sécurité, l

Vickie Beauregard

Vous êtes à la recherche d'un espace où vous pouvez vous exprimer librement, en toute confiance,

Anne-Marie Perreault

Pour accompagner l'être humain dans sa quête du bonheur, Anne-Marie exerce la psychothérapie depu

Sarah Cimesa, RCC

Sarah is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CR

Eliana Martinez, CSW

Eliana Martinez is a Spanish speaking mental health provider. She received her bachelor’s degre

Miriam Salazar-Vejar

Miriam is a Training Coordinator with Numinus, responsible for coordinating, implementing, facilitat

Cheri Mills, DSW, LCSW

Cheri Mills earned her Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Studies from Utah Valley University, her Master of S

Cali Yepiz, PMHMP

Specializing in unipolar and bipolar depression, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, anxiety

Kim Dawson, PhD

As a registered psychologist in British Columbia, Kim Dawson has been helping diverse youth, adults,

Danielle Musick OMC, LCSW

Danielle Musick is a Certified Othmer Method neurofeedback provider and licensed clinical social

Joe Llavina, PA-C

Joe Llavina is a mental health professional with over a decade of experience in the field of medicin

Dr. Frank Genova, MD

Dr. Genova is a board-certified psychiatrist who received his doctorate degree in medicine from the

Katalin Kálmán

Kata is a Trauma and Integration Therapist, as well as an Executive Therapist at Numinus. Her expert

Niyati Gandhi, Psychologist

Niyati Gandhi is a registered psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) who ha

Dr. Megan A. Wood

Dr. Megan Wood (she/her) is a clinical psychologist licensed by the Ordre des Psychologues du Québe

Roger Cullman, Massage Therapist

Roger’s client-centered approach incorporates traditional Swedish massage techniques including dee

Dr. Yue Jiang, Adult Neurologist

Dr. Yue Jiang is an adult Neurologist with additional expertise in neuromuscular neurology. Dr. J

Dr. Carlos Mario Florez, Adult Neurologist, Epileptologist

Dr. Carlos Mario Florez is an Adult Neurologist with fellowship in Epilepsy and EEG from University

Whitney Illsley (Nurse)

Whitney has always had a passion for helping people, and this led her to pursue a career in Nursing.

Vanessa Martinez, PA-C

Vanessa earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University-Idaho and her Master’s

Trisha Dinh

Trisha is a sexologist and psychotherapist, member of the Ordre professionnel des sexologues (OPSQ)

Thomas Mifflin, PA-C

Thomas earned his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Utah, foll

Tess Ipolito, CSWI

Originally from New York, Tess has landed in Utah after years of dedication to environmental and soc

Tammy Dunn, CSW

Tammy received her Master of Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University in 2020. Tammy believe

Susan Woods

Susan Woods, MSW, LICSW is a licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a certified MBSR/MBCT teacher. She

Susan Smith, PMHNP-BC

Susan has been a nurse for over 30 years. She spent most of her nursing career at the Children’s N

Stephen Thayer, PhD Psychologist

Dr. Steve Thayer is a licensed clinical psychologist and psychotherapist. Dr. Thayer began his ca

Steinia Lewis, PA-C

Steinia Lewis (she/her/hers) earned her Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science in 2014 and h

Sherrie Smith, DNP PMHNP-BC

About Sherrie is a board-certified PMHNP and licensed as an APRN. She received her Doctor of Nursin

Shad Tillotson, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC

Shad has a background in the medical field since 2003 and recent family practice for six years prior

Scott Salomone, MD

Dr. Scott Salomone, MD (he/him) completed his Psychiatric Residency training with distinction in Spa

Scott Osabuohien, PMHNP-BC

Scott Osabuohien, PMHNP-BC (he/him/his), received a Master of Science in Nursing emphasizing in Psyc

Sandrine Huez

In Belgium, Sandrine practiced cardiology in a university hospital in Brussels. For about 20 years,

Ronnie Isaacson, PA-C

Ronnie Isaacson earned his Master of Science in physician assistant studies from Northern Arizona Un

Reynie Sandoval, LCSW

Reynie has over 20 years of experience in providing therapeutic services in Utah communities. He ear

Raymond Archuleta, LCSW

Raymond received his Bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology, and his Master's degree in socia

Mischa Davison

I’m passionate about helping you to express the core of who you are, experience deepened connectio

Mike Miles, DMSc, PA-C

Mike graduated from the University of Utah physician assistant program and immediately pursued his d

Michelle Goldsand

Michelle completed her Master of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of

Michael Ah You, DNP PMHNP-BC

Dr. Ah You is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He completed a Doctorate in Nursing Pr

Maurice Fiedel, DNP PMHNP-BC

Maurice has had the privilege of working in many practice areas throughout his nursing career, inclu

Marina Fowler, CSWI

About Marina (she/her) received her Bachelor's degree in social work with an emphasis on trauma a

Mallory Danielson, PA-C, MPH

Mallory Danielson earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Cum Lade, from Brigham Young U

Lindsey Moncarz

Lindsey Moncarz completed her master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at McGill University as we

Lindsey Gavin, DNP PMHNP-BC

Lindsey Gavin (she/her/hers) earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice with an emphasis in Psychiatric-M

Lindsay Helm, PA-C

Lindsay’s interest in the brain and behavior was piqued early in her college career. She earned he

Kelsey Huson

Kelsey Huson is a doctoral student in Counselling Psychology at McGill University and currently work

Katey McKell, DNP PMHNP-BC

In 2021, Dr. McKell (she/her/hers) earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice with an emphasis in psychia

Kamryn Dean, PA-C

Kamryn (she/her) earned her Bachelor of Family Science degree from Utah Valley University with high

Kaitlyn Chan (Nurse)

Kaitlyn Chan received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from McMaster University in Hamilton,

Juliana Santos

Juliana Santos has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a postgraduate degree in Neuropsycholog

John Ellis, LMFT

John Ellis grew up in Pocatello, Idaho. He earned his bachelor's degree in organizational communicat

Jodi Proctor

Jodi Proctor is a Clinical Social Worker/Therapist (MSW, McGill University) and Trauma-sensitive Yo

Jessie Smith

Jessie Smith is a concussion survivor (car accident, 2013) and a qualified mindfulness teacher throu

Jennifer Innes, MSc

Jennifer is the founder of Ottawa Meditation & Wellness and a highly skilled mindfulness and self-co

Jennifer Fowler | PsyD

The framework Dr. Jennifer Fowler operates under is psychodynamic, but she blends cognitive and dial

Jenn Mansell

Jenn Mansell is a Certified Breathwork Facilitator and Somatic Coach, who helps people reconnect wit

Jania Davis | DNP, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Jania Davis is a Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in treating children and

Heather Brady | LPC

After receiving her master’s degree with distinction in clinical mental health counseling, Heather

Hannah Cross, LCSW

Hannah’s clinical work and training has been focused on assisting those with emotional, behavioral

Hannah Banks, PMHNP-BC

About Hannah graduated as a nurse in 2016 and then received her bachelor's degree in nursing from

Gary Webb, PMHNP-BC

Gary Webb began his career in mental health as an RN at the Utah State Hospital. After three years,

Farrah Lamoreux | PMHNP-BC

Farrah specializes in the treatment of Adult Mental Health, providing diagnosis, medication manageme

Elvis Grahovic

Elvis Grahovic, LL.M. is a qualified teacher for the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBS

Dr. Zindel Segal

Dr. Zindel Segal is a distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders at the University of T

Dr. Shelagh Robinson, Senior Psychologist

As a member of the Quebec Order of Psychologists, I have counselled in private practice in Montreal

Dr. Claude Cyr

Dr Cyr is the founder of Doctors for Responsible Access. He has been practicing family medicine in Q

Dr. Brigitte Bédard

Dr. Brigitte Bédard, MD, is a physician who has been practicing family medicine for more than 30 ye

Dr. Andréanne Elie

Andréanne has been a psychiatrist for twenty years. She has been meditating for fifteen years. She

Dr. Allen Steverman

Dr. Allen Steverman is a physician with a focused practice in chronic pain and a particular interest

Deven Jennings, DNP PMHNP-BC

Dr. Deven Jennings (he/they) earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice with an emphasis in Psychiatric-M

Derick Moody, PA-C

Derick Moody earned his Bachelor of Exercise Science degree from Utah Valley University with honors,

Derek Covington, MSc

Based in Montreal, Canada, Derek Covington is a certified mindful performance enhancement (mPEAK) in

Delphine Daignault-Leclerc

Dr. Daignault-Leclerc is a psychiatrist, and graduated from the University of Montreal in 2019. She

Courtney Marden, DNP PMHNP-BC

As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Dr. Marden is trained to treat the whole patient.

Colin Riley, DNP PMHNP-BC

Colin Riley (he/him) earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice with an emphasis in Psychiatric-Mental He

Christopher Sorensen, MD

Dr. Sorensen (he/they) received his doctorate degree in medicine from Ohio State University in 2010.

Christina Thomas, PA-C

Christina Thomas’s practice and approach as a psychiatric physician’s assistant is influenced by

Christiane Quoibion

Christiane Quoibion (MPs) has been a psychologist in private practice for 26 years. She considers da

Chantel Iannone, CSW

Chantel (she/her) received her bachelor's degree in family studies with an emphasis in human develop

Catherine Hébert

Catherine is a Ph.D. candidate in Counselling Psychology at McGill University and is listed in the O

Cassie Norton, CSW

Cassie approaches therapy with the whole body in mind. She takes an Emotion Focused approach and bel

Carol Tanner, PA-C

Carol Tanner has been a physician assistant for 18 years, specializing in pediatric, adolescent, and

Brett Sharp, MD

Dr. Brett Sharp is a triple board-certified (pediatrics, child psychiatry and adult psychiatry) phys

Bonnie Lenyard | FNP-C PMHNP-BC

Bonnie specializes in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD and ADHD. With experience in general neurol

Bob McNutt, LCSW

Bob McNutt earned his Bachelor’s of Behavioral Science degree from Utah Valley University and his

Bhaskar Goswami

Bhaskar Goswami is a speaker, a senior yoga and meditation teacher from Assam, India. He is an embod

Ben Saxey, PA-C

Ben Saxey earned his Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science degree from Weber State University. Befo

Ashley Ciminski, CMHC-I

About Ashley is originally from Arizona; she came to Utah with her family in 2021. She loves Utah a

Angeleah Roberts, PMHNP-BC

About As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Angeleah Roberts, believes in taking a mor

Amy Dhindsa

Amy was trained as a mindfulness teacher for both the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and

Alison Strandberg | MA, CRC, LPC

Alison holds a Bachelor’s in Rehabilitation and a Master’s in Counselling: Rehabilitation and Me

Alanna Fish

Alanna graduated from the University of Toronto with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy after

Jean-François Jodouin, PhD

Jean-François believes that our minds, hearts, and bodies should not be considered separately in th

Dr. Hyehyun Paek, MD

Dr. Hyehyun Paek is a psychiatrist at Numinus Montreal. She obtained her medical degree from Dalhous

Dr. Élise Chaperon, PhD

J’ai complété un doctorat en psychologie à l’Université du Québec à Montréal (Ph.D./Psy.D

Dr. Jenna Creaser, MD, CCFP

Dr. Jenna Creaser, MD, CCFP, is a Family Physician based on Vancouver Island and a Clinical Instruct

Elizabeth McCoy

Liz is a Utah based Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has an eclectic background working and livi

Meg Leitold, M.Ed, SEP

Meg is a Registered Psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner based in Tkaronto (Toronto

Dr. Bramilee Dhayanandhan, Ph.D.

Dr. Bramilee Dhayanandhan is a licensed psychologist, specializing in the assessment and treatment o

Dr Maxime Bourgault, D.Ps.

Dr Maxime Bourgault est un psychologue sénior et le directeur de la psychothérapie pour Numinus. I

Simon Erlich, B.A, MA

Simon Erlich is the Training Program Coordinator with Numinus and is responsible for coordinating, i

David Denis, RP

David Denis is a compassionate, calm and highly-experienced Registered Psychotherapist who has helpe

Amby (Amreen) Lakdawala

We must all occasionally confront the harsh truth that the world is not always a safe and comfortabl

Milly Feliz, RP

I am a fully licensed Registered Psychotherapist and a member in good standing of the College of Reg

Sue Bai, RCC

I decided to become a therapist when I became a mother and realized that I had anxiety and self limi

Dr. Kate Mulvihill, PhD

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who focuses on mindfulness and emotion regulation across a wid

Dillon March, MA

Dillon is an Instructional Designer with Numinus on the Practitioner Training team. He is responsibl

Paula Amy Hewitt

Named one of the Top 200 Psychedelics Lawyers, Paula has 20 years of broad experience gained through

Hunter Elyse, MA, RCC, CCC

Through my own journey healing from C-PTSD, I learned first-hand the vital importance of working wit

Tamara Pearl MA, PhD, RCC

Tamara helps her clients access their own body-based inner wisdom so that they can find answers that

Angela Kertes, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Dr. Angela Kertes is a registered psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO). I

Steve Thayer, Ph.D.

Dr. Thayer began his psychology career in the U.S. Air Force where he led mental health care teams,

Dr. Devon Christie, MD, CCFP, IFMCP, RTC

Dr. Devon Christie is the lead facilitator for this course. She is Senior Lead of Psychedelic Progra

Rani Sandhu M.ED, RCC

For Rani, therapy is a sacred process of becoming more authentic. Every client is unique with thei

Benny Bloomfield RN, BSN, BA

A Registered Nurse by training, Benny has established a successful career over the past 13 years as

Jade Ruf

Jade is a Registered Nurse with over eight years’ experience in emergency and critical care. She h

Derek de Braga MA, CCC, OCCOQ

Working and supporting individuals towards healing, understanding and integration has always been th

Cody Callon, MSW

Cody has over 15 years’ experience as a social worker and researcher in the field of addictions an

Deanna Rogers H BA, MA C

Deanna has been working with plant medicines for over the last decade for personal healing and disco

Dr. Patricia Rockman MD, CCFP

Dr. Patricia Rockman is a physician with a focused practice in mental health. She is the Director of

Amanda Giesler, MHA

Amanda is the Director of Training with Numinus, providing operational leadership and strategic guid

Andrea Olsen, RCC, MC, CCC

I am a therapist who empowers you through meaningful care. I have been there- the struggle, the trau

Cathrine Chambers, RCC, M.Ed., CCC

Cathrine believes that relationships to ourselves, one another, the land, and all living beings have

Dr. Lindsay Mackay MD, CCFP

Dr. Lindsay Mackay MD, CCFP, Department of Family Medicine, UBC is a clinician-scientist and addicti

Paul Thielking, MD

Dr. Paul Thielking is board certified in psychiatry, hospice & palliative medicine, and integrat

Reid Robison, MD, MBA

Dr. Reid Robison is a board-certified psychiatrist who was named Best Psychiatrist in Utah by Salt L

Melissa Taylor MSW, RSW

Melissa is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work, Clinical Specialization, from th

Michael Garfinkel, RSW

Michael is a registered Social Worker, with over a decade of experience in the field of mental healt

Areej Siddiqui, RCC

Areej is a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) working out of Vancouver BC, Coast Salish Territories

Dr. Patricia Rockman MD, CCFP

Dr. Patricia Rockman is a family physician with a focused practice in mental health. She is the co-f

Megan Per

Megan is a PhD candidate in Counselling Psychology at McGill University. She has regularly worked wi

Dr. Omer Vincent-Desrosiers, Psy.D.

Omer is a psychologist who graduated with a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of

Dr. Julian Chiarella

Julian is a Ph.D. candidate in clinical psychology at Concordia University where he studies the impa

Dr. Gabrielle McNicoll

Gabrielle is Psychologist with the Order of Psychologists of Quebec. She holds a doctorate in psycho

Dr. Katrine Zogbo, Psy. D, OPQ

Dr. Katrine Zogbo, Psy. D is an OPQ licensed clinical psychologist with an integrative approach to h

Dr. Valérie D’Amour-Horvat

Valérie is a licensed clinical psychologist with the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec (OPQ

Dr. Dominique Cloutier

Dominique est psychologue et titulaire d’un doctorat de l’Université du Québec à Montréal. E

Carly Noodelman, MSW

Carly obtained her Masters of Social Work from McGill University, and is a member of the Professiona

Dr. Jeff Anyan

Dr. Jeff Anyan received his Ph.D. from Concordia University and is a licensed clinical psy

Dr. Maxime Bourgault, D.Ps.

Dr. Maxime Bourgault is a senior psychologist and the Site Psychotherapy Director for Mindspace. He

Dr. Darren Stolow, Senior Psychologist

Something sacred occurs when an individual feels safe enough to share their inner world with someone

Carl Lemieux

Carl Lemieux est un psychologue senior et il offre des services cliniques et organisationnels. Sa pr

Dr. Cory Harris (PhD)

Dr. Harris is an associate professor at the University of Ottawa, specialized in the ethnobotany, ch

Dr. Paul Spagnuolo (PhD)

Dr. Spagnuolo is an associate professor at the University of Guelph and past assistant professor at

Graham Pechenik (JD)

Mr. Pechenik is a registered patent attorney and the founder of Calyx Law, an industry-leading law f

Lea Bottoni

Lea is a passionate, empathetic and experienced leader with proven success with building and scaling

Danielle Hinan

Danielle is a Masters and MBA Graduate with 15+ years of marketing experience with premium brands su

Dr. Neil Barclay MD

Dr. Neil Barclay is an emergency physician and senior health administrator with a passion for empo

Dr. Ervin LeRoy Johnson III, MD, PhD

Dr. Johnson is a pediatric neurologist with additional expertise in epilepsy, electroencephalography

Dr. Johann Micallef, MD

Dr. Micallef trained in neurology at B.C. Children’s Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital. He h

Dr. Yue Jiang, MD, FRCPC, CSCN Diplomate (EMG)

Dr. Yue Jiang is an adult Neurologist with additional expertise in neuromuscular neurology. Dr. J

Dr. Koorosh Shirkool, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Shirkool is an adult neurologist with an interest in neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders

Jenni Diamond, Hon.B.SC, MScOT

Jenni completed her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto, as well

Samara Morton, MScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Samara completed her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at Queen’s University, as well as

Emily Wilk, MScOT, Reg. (Ont.)

Emily completed her Master of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Tor

Danielle Hildebrand

Danielle completed her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and Master of Professional Kinesiol

Rebecca Ziemann, R.P., CRPO, CAPT

Rebecca is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (C

Keren Chen, B.A.Sc, CF-L2

Keren Chen graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition and Foo

Dr. Evan Cole Lewis MD, FRCPC, CSCN EEG Diplomate

Dr. Evan Cole Lewis is a Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist with expertise in pediatric neur

Cory Cooperman

Cory Cooperman has a background that gives him insight into a variety of life situations. As a p

Kinita St-Firmin

Kinita St-Firmin is a licensed practical nurse from the School of Health Trades. She works at the La

Dr. Andrew Bui-Nguyen, MD

Dr. Bui-Nguyen is a primary care physician/family medicine specialist. He completed his medical degr

Dr. Andrea Reyes, Ph.D.

TRAINING, EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES Andrea is a registered psychologist with the Ordre des Psyc

Dr. Zhen Xu, Ph.D.

Dr. Zhen Xu is a graduate of the Clinical Psychology programme at McGill University and a licensed m

Dr. Vickie Lamoureux, Ph.D.

Vickie is a licensed psychologist who graduated from the research and intervention program at the Un

Karine Bertrand, M.Ps.

“Waking up to who you are requires letting go of who you imagine to be” -Alan Watts My life

Dr. Margaret Macdonald, Ph.D.

Dr. Macdonald, psychologist was awarded her doctorate in Clinical Psychology by the University of Ot

Dr. Karine St-Jean, Ph.D.

Dr. Karine St-Jean is a psychologist, member of the Quebec Order of Psychologists and a mindfulness

Dr. Sébastien Nguyen, Ph.D.

Dr. Sébastien Nguyen is a licensed clinical psychologist, member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Q

Jeff Hoy, RCC

I am a therapist who wants to help you, in the way that works for you, and at the pace that works fo

Cody Callon, RSW

Cody has over 15 years’ experience as a social worker and researcher in the field of addictions

Anna MacGillivray, RCC

Anna is passionate about helping her clients pursue healing, growth, and self-understanding. Her app

Bernd O. Keller, PhD

Bernd is a Senior Research Scientist at Numinus Bioscience and brings more than 25 years of experien

Dr. Gabor Maté

Retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for

Nichol Bradford

CEO of the Willow Group and Executive Director of the Transformative Technology Lab. Former senior e

Ben Nemtin

#1 New York Times bestselling author who has been featured on The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show

Pamela Hadfield

Entrepreneur and thought leader in the cannabis space. Became a cannabis advocate after finding reli

Jamie Wheal

Bestselling author, Pulitzer Prize nominee and founder of the Flow Genome Project, an international

Dennis McKenna, PhD

40 years of experience conducting research in ethnopharmacology. Founding board member of the Heffte

Dr. Jason Marr, BScH, COC, ND

Naturopathic doctor, performance and productivity coach, and an expert health and wellness speaker.

Kate Browning, Dip. Midwifery, BSN, MA, PhD (cand.), RN, CAIEHP

Registered Nurse specialized in mental health and substance use, psychotherapist, somatic therapist

Zach Walsh, PhD., RPsych

Zach is a clinical psychologist and researcher in drugs and mental health. He is a Professor at Uni

Dr. Pam Kryskow, MD, CCFP

Practices medicine in British Columbia. Family Medicine, Rural Emergency Medicine, Chronic Pain, Fun

Sharan Sidhu

Extensive experience as a key strategist for research roadmaps, core initiatives and the development

Dr. Devon Christie, MD, CCFP, IFMCP, RTC

Dr. Christie MD is a clinical instructor with the UBC Department of Medicine and has a focused pract

John Fong

Experienced financial operator growing technology companies for the past five years, most recently a

Jason Lapensee

Jason is a humble, passionate, and experienced Operations leader with proven success across Retail,

Michael Tan

Former/first Executive Director, BCLDB Cannabis Division. Successfully launched recreational cannabi

Dr. Evan Wood, MD, PhD

Dr. Evan Wood has published over 650 peer-reviewed scientific articles and made major contributions

Payton Nyquvest

Payton is the Founder, Chair & Chief Executive Officer of Numinus, a company that empowers peopl

Dr. Sarah Roberts

Dr. Sarah Roberts obtained her PhD from the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQÀM) in 2013, with a