The ShaMynds Approach

Are you ready to thrive?
“Our entire biological system, the brain, and the Earth itself works on the same frequencies.” Nikola Tesla
At ShaMynds we fully embrace the concept that we are Whole the physical body, mind, emotions, and spirit exist together in confluence. We believe you cannot treat the mind without addressing the whole person. This approach is reflected in our mission of UTHRIVE.
Our team of highly experienced doctors, nurses, guides, and therapists have undergone formal training in psychedelic-assisted therapy. We maintain a deep respect in your ability to discover your own inner healing intelligence. We seek to empower you with a deeper understanding of compassion and love for yourself. At ShaMynds you will experience the unfolding of your transformational experiences in a safe, welcoming, and fully supported environment.


Depression
Ketamine has a robust antidepressant effect and can quickly alleviate symptoms of severe depression.

Chronic Pain
Ketamine for chronic pain has proven to be efficient for those seeking fast relief from chronic pain.
ShaMynds Healing Center
Psychedelics, found in nature have long been overlooked for their healing powers. For centuries, indigenous healers have used the power of these medicinals to manifest healing of the body with inner intelligence and to expand states of consciousness.
We embed the concepts of “Holism” as it applies to medicine and beyond. Holism embodies the belief that any single part of a bodily system is inextricably connected to the whole and in order to understand each part you must consider the whole.
At ShaMynds, our mission is to combine the traditional healing arts with science to exalt the possibilities that exist within you and your consciousness.

Our Mission
At ShaMynds, our mission is to combine the traditional healing arts with science to exalt the possibilities that exist within you and your consciousness.
To Bring You Back:
- Connection
- Nature
- A Sense of Sacred into Your Life
We use legal psychedelics and consciousness-based psychotherapies to heal mynd – body – soul from its pain states.
Get to know more about our team and our approach at ShaMynds Healing Center. We provide the highest quality care in a supportive and healing environment.
Meet Our Team

Dr Alya Ahmad MD, FAAP
Co-Founder

Dr Tasnim Khan MD
Co-Founder

Danielle Lebastchi
Clinic Director and LVN

Dr David Smith MD
Consulting Psychiatrist / Addiction Medicine

Maura Rodgers
Clinical Nutritionist
Client Reviews & Testimonials
- My deeply existential nature means that sometimes I get lost in the web of consciousness, and don't know my left from my right. I had spent half a decade in psychoanalysis, and felt ready to explore my psyche using a different modality - which is when I found ShaMynds. ShaMynds... Read MoreMy deeply existential nature means that sometimes I get lost in the web of consciousness, and don't know my left from my right. I had spent half a decade in psychoanalysis, and felt ready to explore my psyche using a different modality - which is when I found ShaMynds. ShaMynds is a very special place, and was exactly what I was hoping to find... A clinical setting - meaning nurses, doctors, and trained therapists - to safely explore, and untangle my knots. I got exactly what I needed. Read LessOliver S.11/24/2023
- The years of searching for an answer are, dare I say, over? For the last 20+ years I’ve been searching for that missing link, that secret that everyone with a smile on their face seems to know, but isn’t telling me. The grasping at - ‘this must be the solution... Read MoreThe years of searching for an answer are, dare I say, over? For the last 20+ years I’ve been searching for that missing link, that secret that everyone with a smile on their face seems to know, but isn’t telling me. The grasping at - ‘this must be the solution that will fix me, I feel it!’ Only to be let down by the new exercise, supplement, diet, naturopathic doctor, medical doctor, various programs, mindset work…. ALL. THE. THINGS. Not to say those things don’t work, they just didn’t work for me. In the last 20 years I’ve been diagnosed with depression, then depression + anxiety, then PMDD, and everything I ever did for all those things always fell short. Inevitably, I would hit bottom again, even though…I have such an incredible life full of experiences, adventure and most importantly, true love from a man who does and will do anything for me. It is maddening to have such a uniquely incredible life, yet feel so empty and lost. Finally, last year I got the diagnoses that ticked every box, that made so much sense, that finally made me feel a whole lot less crazy….PTSD. I then began researching, understanding and seeking out support to live with PTSD, because the truth is, there is no cure. But, that doesn’t mean that emptiness and despair are there forever. Fast forward several months of trauma therapy and not feeling like I’m making enough progress and as a last ditch effort, I decided to try ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with ShaMynds Healing Center. In this place where I was full of fear and desperation, telling these strangers ‘this has to work,’ I found myself. I had this vision of what a happy and healed Lindsey would be like, look like, act like, live like, love like, I wanted her so badly, so desperately. With the help of Dr. Ahmad and Meg Lear I have not only found her, I’ve gone beyond what I even thought was possible in becoming the Lindsey I deserve to be. Dr. Ahmad and Meg are true heroes, I owe my life to them, and not only that, but I found out how to be my own hero too and that is surely something to celebrate. KAP with these heroes, a lot of hard internal work and following their specific guidance has helped me process my trauma, develop healthy coping skills, calm my nervous system, think differently, react differently or not react at all. It was the key that unlocked so much that I had buried into the depths of my being. I am enlightened to how amazing my life truly is and for the first time in my life, I actually FEEL it. I feel what I thought was impossible. As crazy as it feels to say out loud, “I forgive my abuser and am grateful for the experiences that brought me here.” Regardless of how traumatic my experiences were, I would not be who I am now without them. My deepest appreciation goes to the team at ShaMynds for giving me my life back, for introducing me to myself and for now being able to live as the best version of myself that those who are most important to me, deserve. If you’re struggling as I was, I encourage you to find a way to do this. To desperately commit to all the things that are a part of KAP and integration. You may just save yourself. You may just find yourself. I realize I’ve shared something so close and personal here and that I’ve made myself vulnerable, but I feel the responsibility to pay it forward, to share about my experience. Maybe in doing so, someone else can be saved too. And to the person who shared their experiences with me, ‘thank you.’ Read LessLindsey P.11/17/2023
- They offer a supportive, medically safe yet spiritually supportive environment. As a mental health provider who has referred clients I participated in the group experience mostly out of curiosity. It was profound yet gentle. The mood and energy improvements I've experienced since the treatment have been a... Read MoreThey offer a supportive, medically safe yet spiritually supportive environment. As a mental health provider who has referred clients I participated in the group experience mostly out of curiosity. It was profound yet gentle. The mood and energy improvements I've experienced since the treatment have been a wonderful surprise. I would recommend this center and their staff to anyone seeking deep and lasting healing. Read LessJulie B.9/28/2023
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