Meet Your Care Team
Meet Kuya's Ketamine Care, where your journey to wellness is supported by our team of compassionate professionals. Here, you will find dedicated individuals committed to offering personalized and comprehensive care at every step. From the initial consultation to the intricate details of treatment coordination, our team ensures a seamless, supportive, and empowering experience. Dive in to learn more about the experts who will be by your side, guiding you towards lasting transformation.
Our experienced facilitators are dedicated to assisting you throughout your journey with us. During your initial assessment, you'll have the opportunity to choose a facilitator, or we can match you with one who aligns closely with your goals. They will accompany you during each Ketamine therapy session, acting as your primary contact for the duration of the program. They're available to answer any questions you might have and to assist in unpacking your experiences for lasting results.
Each of our facilitators is a specialist in Ketamine therapy, having undergone ketamine-specific to provide you with unparalleled support. They are committed to being there for you from the beginning to the end, ensuring a seamless preparation and integration process.
Danielle is a compassionate Registered Nurse with over 12 years in mental health, weaving a rich tapestry of healing. Danielle's guidance unfolds as a sacred expedition, devoted to curating a nurturing space for profound healing in the depths of acute and chronic depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and diverse mental health challenges.
As a certified hypnotherapist specializing in Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), Danielle guides with a presence that unveils the root causes of struggles, paving the way for clients to craft lives aligned with their deepest desires. Welcome to a space where peace, presence, and transformation harmonize under Danielle's compassionate guidance.
Ellen Komaromi (RN) has been in the field of nursing for nearly 10 years. She has experience in critical care and ICU settings, functional medicine and neurology, mental health, herbal medicine, education, and the healing arts. Her first and greatest love is the earth, and this is the foundation of her approach to healing.
In addition to her work in the nursing field, Ellen also works as an empowerment coach, guides women in understanding their menstrual cycles, and teaches Human Design. Additionally, she shares her love of music through teaching piano lessons. Ellen believes that we are all multifaceted and that one of the greatest gifts we can offer the planet is to know ourselves. It is through this deep self-awareness that we can align with and share our gifts with the world.
Joe is an accomplished musician, artist, Gestalt coach and founder of Inner Work ATX (@innerworkatx). He studied for 5 years with Steve Flynn, MA/CMT, learning Gestalt therapy, bio-energetics, Reichian therapy and qi gong and is passionate about sharing these profound tools to help others.
Mike is a therapist from Richmond, VA. He received his Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin and has experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, lack of purpose, substance use disorders, and other acute mental health conditions.
In his free time you can find him at Barton Springs, hiking the Green Belt, or getting his hopes up about Longhorn football and Tottenham Hotspur.
Our clinicians are licensed medical professionals who review your health history and ensure ketamine therapy is the right course of treatment for you. They are here to create personalized care plans, ensure efficacy and increase safety of each Ketamine Therapy session. The Psychiatric Evaluation is one of the first steps you will take on your Ketamine Therapy journey at Kuya. When you meet with your Clinician, they will help you determine if you are a right fit for the treatment, and suggest alternate treatments if necessary.
Sheila Grace Newsom, MD, MA, 73, is a practicing physician in Austin, TX. She answered a calling to gender transformation which began at age 63. Since then, she has written a book, “A Calling from the Bones”, volunteered at a local clinic offering gender centered care, undergone gender affirming surgery, and completed the MA program at Pacifica in Depth Psychology. She created a concierge practice centered around ketamine and focuses on PTSD and suicidality.
Before her transition, she graduated from West Point, where she was the captain of the baseball team, served for four years as a paratrooper, then attained her MD at the University of Texas Medical Branch. She was a partner in two large nephrology practices in West Texas until retiring in 2011. She then did medical work in Africa and helped construct a new wing of a rural hospital in Uganda. She has been an executive producer on three films, spoke at SxSW on “Keeping the Soul in Psychedelics” in 2021, and during 2022-2023 worked with BRC, a large addiction treatment center in Manor, TX. Sheila has found a home in Kuya as Medical Director, and is pleased to usher in the innovative future of Ketamine and Neurostim therapy.
Ayesha Macon is a nationally certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelors in Science of Nursing from Johns Hopkins University and Masters in Science of Nursing. Ayesha is certified in integrative psychiatry through the Integrative Psychiatry institute and Trained in Ketamine assisted psychotherapy through The Psychedelic Research and Training Institute. She is the founder of Insight Integrative Mental Health which provides treatment to patients in Colorado, Maryland, and Texas. She uses a holistic and multifaceted approach to help patients of all ages reach true mental wellness.
Our support team is the backbone of our service, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience for every client. The Client Coordinator acts as your personal liaison, guiding you through the process and connecting you with the right resources and information. The Systems Coordinator ensures all technical aspects of your journey are smooth and hassle-free. Our Consultation Specialists provide initial assessments and continuous support, ensuring that your needs are accurately identified and met with the utmost care. Together, they form a robust network aimed at providing comprehensive support throughout your experience with us, ensuring every interaction is meaningful and tailored to your needs.
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