Meet the Team

Michael VanderWaal, LCSW

  • Michael is a compassionate therapist specializing in grief, trauma, and ketamine-assisted therapy, with a focus on guiding individuals through deep emotional healing and transformation.

  • A dedicated life coach, helping individuals achieve personal growth and transformation through tailored guidance and support.

  • Michael holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Andrews University. He has completed MAPS MDMA Therapy Training. Additionally, Michael also completed a Certificate in Psychedelic Therapies and Research, bringing extensive experience in integrative modalities, patient assessment, and clinical supervision to his practice.

Kennedi Barker, RN

  • Kennedi integrates traditional nursing practices with holistic approaches, focusing on the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. She emphasizes preventative care, individualized treatment plans, and natural healing methods to support overall well-being and balance. 

  • Kennedi focuses on preventative and integrative medicine, offering personalized health coaching services that promote long-term wellness. Kennedi’s expertise lies in women’s hormonal health and the gut microbiome, helping clients achieve balance and vitality through natural, evidence-based approaches. 

  • Kennedi holds a BSN from the University of Missouri (2018) and is currently training to become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). She also works as a Ketamine Infusion Nurse at the Spyre Center in New Orleans, LA.