Lisa Kemp is a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in healthcare as a clinician, operations manager, and clinical educator. She has held leadership roles that facilitated building mental health capacity in primary care, enhancing indigenous services in remote areas, and serving as a governance representative. This work repeatedly demonstrated the importance of integrated interdisciplinary team models that share expertise and create a network of support for healthcare providers while ensuring seamless quality care for patients. Lisa’s passion for the area of psychedelics led her to join the ATMA CENA team, to continue working with service providers and clients from diverse backgrounds and build quality programs that support healing for those in need.

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Derek began his nursing career in the specialty of oncology where he practiced initially as a registered nurse, then went on to complete his master’s degree at the University of Alberta and obtained his Nurse Practitioner (NP) License. Over the past 6 years his NP practice has been primarily in oncology and more recently geriatrics working with patients and families who are navigating the challenges that come with dementia. His experiences have helped him to appreciate the complexities and challenges people go through during difficult and life-limiting illness.

Never shy to approach difficult conversations and bear witness to depths of the human experience, his ability to connect with people on their path is evidenced by his compassionate approach to care. A life-long learner, he strives provide safe, competent care.

Through his own personal experiences with plant medicine, he has developed a passion for working in the space of psychedelic medicine and continues to find awe in the process of healing facilitated by psychedelics. He volunteered for a psychedelic peer-support phone line providing peer support to those encountering challenging trips and looking to integrate their experiences in a non-clinical matter. Outside of professional work you can find him on the yoga mat, practicing oil painting, and enjoying quality time with friends.

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Amber is a Registered Social Worker and trauma-informed therapist who brings over 15 years of experience supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. With advanced training in EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and psychedelic-assisted therapy, Amber creates a safe and collaborative space for healing. Her clinical practice focuses on working with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Amber holds a Master of Social Work with a clinical specialization in trauma from the University of Calgary and is currently pursuing her RCSW designation. She is a passionate educator, student supervisor, and board member with the Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta, where she continues to advocate for compassionate and innovative care models.

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Chelsea (she/her) values collaboration, authenticity, humour, and adventure, all of which she brings to her work. Her therapy philosophy is guided by the belief that, with the right support, people can connect with their authentic selves and learn to befriend their nervous systems. She believes in the value of exploring how our pasts influence us in the present and how we want to move forward. To support clients to meet these goals, she draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), parts work, and other modalities.

Chelsea has worked in both the private and non-profit sectors supporting people who have goals related to, amongst other things, trauma, anxiety, relationships, and workplace issues. She has extensive experience working with first responders.

Chelsea is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and is a member in good standing with the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta.

Chelsea subscribes to the idea that “variety is the spice of life” and has (too) many hobbies, including reading, playing guitar, climbing, hiking, yoga, and travelling. She is a self-described “life-long nerd” who is always looking to learn something new. Her world revolves around her dog, Penny.

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