Meet The Ketamine Therapy Experts

Successful Ketamine Infusion Therapy is the careful blend of four things- treatment centers, specialists, experience, and expertise

Dr. Mark Murphy, MD

Medical Director

With more than 20 years experience in private practice, as well as in the clinical applications of Ketamine, Dr. Mark Murphy MD, serves not only as medical director, but also as the primary physician responsible for your care at Ketamine Wellness Centers.

Dr. Ellen R. Diamond, PhD

Chief Psychologist

Dr. Diamond earned her Ph.D in psychology from St John’s University, in New York. Over the years, she has immersed herself in her profession, gaining invaluable experience in serving those with mental health & recovery needs.

Julie Nicholson

Chief Strategy Officer

After being involved in multiple start-ups, Julie has utilized her entrepreneurial spirit as the creative force for KWC. Aside from administration and operational duties, Julie’s main role is in growth into other states.

Kevin Nicholson, MBA, BSN

Chief Executive Officer

As CEO of Ketamine Wellness Centers, Kevin brings with him over 20 years of combined experience, from management at the CEO level to working one on one with patients. His daily mission is to ensure the highest quality care.

Richard Larson

Chief Financial Officer

Richard has a proven ability in corporate strategic planning and implementing aggressive initiatives in the healthcare industry. His strengths lie in healthcare, the service industry, distribution and retail environments.

Christine Ryan

Chief Clinical Officer

Christine started her nursing career working with Alzheimer’s patients and managing a Memory care unit. Later, she transitioned into pediatrics earning a Master of Science in Nursing and a Family Nurse Practitioner degree at Walden University. .

Magda Villegas, MSN NP-C

Clinical Educator

As a Family Nurse Practitioner Magda has extensive medical and patient care experience including work in behavioral health and Adult ICU. Magda’s experience is that kindness and compassion always produce the very best outcomes for her patients.

Anita Jerger

Executive Assistant

Anita enjoys working with others in a support capacity where she can use her organizational and communication skills to produce results. Much of her experience is in the health care and insurance fields.

Monica Martin

Insurance Billing Manager

As a certified biller and coder through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Monica is excited to bring her knowledge to the Ketamine Wellness Centers team.

Denise Lewis

Staff Accountant

With more than ten years experience helping clients in the accounting field, Denise is skilled in financial management and analyzing accounts.

John Freeman

Marketing Director

John feels privileged to enjoy a career that contributes to the care and wellbeing of patients and their families. KWC was a natural next step with its outstanding focus on patient care.

Ariana Cervantes

Brand Development Manager

KWC’s mission, vision, and core values align with Ariana’s personal beliefs in using her talents to raise awareness about mental health issues, destigmatize effective alternatives to outmoded treatments, and restore quality of life to those suffering from difficult to treat conditions.

Jenn Montrastelle

Lead Office Administrator

From the moment our patients enter our Las Vegas clinic, Jenn works to make sure they and their caretakers are comfortable and supported.

Sonia Cardenas

Health and Wellness Coordinator

Her experience, expertise, and passion for a personalized holistic approach to wellness make truly sustainable differences in patients’ lives.

Frank Convertino

IT Support Specialist

Exceptional healthcare does not depend on clinicians alone and Frank brings the wealth of knowledge, education, and experience demanded by today’s rapidly changing and technology-focused healthcare landscape.

Jamie Swaim

Accounts Payable Clerk

Jamie Swaim is an Accounts Payable Clerk who brings over 25 years of experience to the KWC Accounting Department.

Marianne Sarette

Insurance Representative

Marianne Sarette is an Insurance Representative who works with insurance carriers to verify patient eligibility and process claims.

Nina Ramirez

Medical Evaluation Coordinator

Nina is a National Certified Medical Assistant, born and raised in Arizona.

Rich Rodriguez

Director of Communications

Rich believes it’s important to create awareness of KWC and the benefits of ketamine therapy so we can help more people get their best selves back.

Mallorie Muller

Chief Operating Officer

With a background in healthcare and clinic ownership, Mallorie is thrilled to join the KWC team as the COO, bringing her passion for operations and patient care full circle.

Christopher Broom

Social Media Expert

Christopher brings a wealth of knowledge to the team including media engagement, the fostering of community through active social media management, and transparent communication.

Kelli Jackson

Insurance Representative

As an Insurance Representative for KWC, Kelli helps bring peace of mind to patients as they go through the insurance claims process.

William Sharpe

Director of Development

My vision when I joined KWC’s amazing team was to be that voice that can cut through all the noise and help our patients achieve what they’ve once deemed impossible.

Kemi Adekunle, FNP-BC

Clinical Administrator

As the Clinical Administrator in Jacksonville, Kemi works with the great staff at this location to achieve the organization’s mission. In turn, she shares her expertise as a Nurse practitioner with the staff to deliver excellent healthcare and amazing customer service to our patients.

Shannon Brightman, RN

Clinical Administrator

Shannon believes compassion, care, and hope are the values that make KWC such a special place.

Andi Yazzie, PA-C

Clinical Administrator

Andi believes in the importance of mental wellness and that it is equally important and connected to physical health.

Belinda Brokke, ACNP-BC

Clinical Administrator

Belinda is excited to be a part of the KWC family and to be able to offer Ketamine infusion therapy to her patients that struggle to find relief from other treatment options.

Logan Johnson, PA-C

Clinical Administrator

Logan joined the KWC team as Clinical Administrator of the Las Vegas clinic in 2021, where he enjoys applying his skills and training to make the world a healthier and happier place one patient at a time.

Miteku Desalgne MSN APRN FNP-BC

Clinical Administrator

As the Clinical Administrator of KWC Minnesota, he is proud to provide compassionate, individualized care to each of our patients.

Lisha Gandhi, MSN, FNP-C

Clinical Administrator

Lisha is the Clinical Administrator at Ketamine Wellness Centers, Houston. She has worked in medical surgical units, progressive care cardiac units and has her MSN specializing as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Keith Rummel, APRN, FNP-BC

Clinical Administrator

Keith was born in San Antonio, Texas and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas Health Science Center.

Renee Carter

Patient Liaison

Renee describes becoming a KWC Patient Liaison as an amazingly perfect fit. As she puts it: “I love the energy I get from truly helping people”.

Annaly Phanhnolath

Patient Liaison

She enjoys being a source of support and assistance for those in need and strives to make life’s challenges easier to manage.

Paige Hayes

Patient Liaison

Paige believes everyone can live a fulfilling and wonderful life regardless of the obstacles they may have been given.

Chera Young

Patient Liaison

Chera is likely to be the first voice you hear when somebody calls our Mesa, Arizona headquarters, as she devotes herself to helping others overcome debilitating conditions that may be treated through our clinical program.

Esme Guevara

Office Administrator

Above all, Esme always prioritizes patient care and patient needs.

Lexi Garcia

Office Administrator

Lexi is passionate about patient care and approaches each situation with compassion, empathy, and kindness.

Brianna Bruciaga

Office Administrator

Brianna believes that everyone deserves the opportunity and resources to achieve their goals in regards to treatment and recovery.

Tarra Monta

Office Administrator

She is inspired by how ketamine therapy positively affects a patient’s quality of life and is passionate about learning more about this breakthrough treatment method.

Kami McDaniel

Office Administrator

Kami meets the needs of her patients with a listening ear, genuine understanding, and gentle kindness.

Barbara Black

Office Administrator

In addition to managing the KWC office in Jacksonville, Barbara is a certified clinical Hypnotherapist with over 35 years of working in the medical field directly with patients. She has completed over 400 hours of hypnotherapy coursework.

Tondrea Harper

Office Administrator

Tondrea is passionate about healthcare, she enjoys helping others and takes pride in providing quality patient care.

Jennifer Hunter

Office Administrator

As an office administrator with Ketamine Wellness Centers, Jennifer hopes to make an impact in each patient’s care and wellness.

Bryan Calvert

Office Administrator

Bryan’s time and experiences in the military have given him insight into the mental and physical ailments that veterans and first responders must deal with.

Andrew Bodnarchuk

Office Administrator

Andrew is a Texas native, born and raised in Dallas. He graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering. He enjoys helping others.

Brenda Popejoy

Office Administrator

Brenda was born and raised in Colorado. As a native she attended and graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Marketing. During her time at the University of Denver, Brenda was actively involved in the University’s Wellness Living and Learning Community.

Alexia Ferranti

Office Administrator

Alexia is a lifelong Arizona native, born in Phoenix and raised in Tucson. She has spent years in the customer service industry, most recently working with schools and students in the school picture industry as the Operations Supervisor for Southern Arizona.

Justine Pesko

Office Administrator

From your first warm welcome to our Ketamine Wellness Centers your experienced Office Administrator is here to personally ensure a great experience for you.

Kaia

Support Dog

Every morning Kaia is excited to leave for work and looks forward to spending time with each patient in our clinic.

Lunchbox

Support Dog

His favorite thing is meeting people so he was quick to volunteer as our KWC support dog!

Sadie

Support Dog

Sadie is a loving and friendly Chocolate Lab. Born at Christmas time, Sadie enjoys the outdoors and connecting with people. Her favorite pastimes include eating food, playing fetch, and meeting new people.

Owen

Support Dog

When he’s not laying on his favorite blanket, you can find Owen at the front desk with his favorite support pal Sadie.

Turbo

Therapy Dog

Turbo has transitioned from Hollywood studio dog to helping humans, as a certified and trained therapy dog, by the requirements set by both the Alliance of Therapy Dogs as well as The American Kennel Club.