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LEADERSHIP

Margot Chambers, LAC

WELLNESS DIRECTOR

Margot Chambers pioneers transformative healing at START UP WELLNESS, merging Eastern medicine, frequency technology, and holistic therapies to redefine wellness and empower lasting, profound well-being.
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Dr. Jack Kuo, MD

Director of Psychiatric Services

Dr. Jack Kuo, a leader in addiction psychiatry and digital therapeutics, integrates neuroscience and holistic care to redefine healing through innovation and personalized treatment at START UP WELLNESS.
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Phil Kholos

Mind-Body Therapist and Director of Bioresonance Technologies

Phil Kholos is a mind-body therapist who blends traditional yogic and meditative techniques with modern bioresonance technologies. His work encourages individuals to recalibrate emotional frequencies, restore balance and cultivate awareness through movement, meditation, and bioresonance.
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Hadas Zies, EMBA

COO, START UP RECOVERY & WELLNESS

Hadas Zies, Chief of Operations at START UP RECOVERY & WELLNESS, drives strategic growth, operational excellence, and transformative client care, redefining innovation, healing, and long-term wellness through visionary leadership.
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Audrey Isackson

Operations Manager

Audrey Isackson serves as the Operations Manager at START UP WELLNESS, where she orchestrates the systems, structure, and strategy that keep everything flowing seamlessly.
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Kyle McGill

Case Manager

Kyle McGill is the dedicated Case Manager for START UP RECOVERY and START UP WELLNESS. With over a decade of experience in the addiction treatment field since 2012, Kyle has managed various levels of care and brings a deep passion and steadfast commitment to serving our clients.
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Gregg Champion

FOUNDER

Jeffrey Vann

FOUNDER

Patricia Meyers

FOUNDER

Margot Chambers, LAC

WELLNESS DIRECTOR

David Pavia, LCSW

CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Dr. Jack Kuo, MD

PSYCHIATRIST

Jocel "Jo"

WELLNESS OPERATIONS
MANAGER

Sonny

WELLNESS SPECIALIST, BREATHWORK

Kate

WELLNESS SPECIALIST, RELATIONSHIPS

PRACTICIONERS

Julie Mermalstein, M.A. LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Julie Mermelstein offers an integrative therapeutic approach that blends humanistic, attachment-based, and family systems perspectives to support START UP clients in healing from trauma, addiction, and emotional dysregulation.
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Nousha Salimi

Integrative Nutritionist, Holistic Health Coach & Wellness Consultant

Nousha blends nutrition and integrative healing to restore gut health, immunity, and mind-body balance, offering a science-backed, transformative approach to whole-body wellness.
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Dr. Mina Pashayi

Holistic Chiropractor, Functional Medicine Practitioner

Dr. Mina integrates chiropractic care and functional medicine to help clients heal naturally, optimize movement, and restore balance through a comprehensive, patient-centered approach.
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Blair Cobb

Breathwork Teacher, Reiki Master & Holistic Wellness Advocate

Blair harnesses breathwork and energy healing to help clients break free from mental blocks, reconnect with their hearts, and cultivate emotional clarity and resilience.
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Gina Buccola

Family Recovery Coach, Certified Trauma Specialist

Gina helps families navigate addiction and trauma with compassion and accountability, providing structured guidance, healing tools, and new perspectives for long-term sobriety and emotional resilience.
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Jennifer Champion

Certified Hypnotherapist and Meditation Practicioner

Jennifer Champion offers guided meditation and hypnotherapy rooted in compassion, integrity, and personal transformation for START UP WELLNESS clients. Her work empowers clients to release emotional blockages and reconnect with their true selves through heart-centered healing.
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Nikola Parque

Sound Healing Facilitator, Reiki Practitioner & Wellness Artisan

Nikola fuses sound healing and energy work to release stress, recalibrate the nervous system, and promote vibrational alignment through immersive Reiki-infused sound experiences.
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Kelly Merryman Turner

Sound Healing Facilitator, Reiki Practitioner & Wellness Artisan

Kelly Merryman Turner is a holistic healer and transformational coach who integrates sound healing, Reiki, yoga, and somatic practices to support whole-person well-being. At START UP WELLNESS, she helps clients find balance and inner harmony through a blend of ancient wisdom and modern healing techniques.
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Aliza "Ali" Rubin

Certified Pilates Instructor and Movement Specialist

Ali helps clients build strength, mobility, and confidence through mindful movement, combining classical Pilates with contemporary techniques for a dynamic, body-transforming experience.
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Amber Caudle

Holistic Health Coach and Author

Amber Caudle is a holistic chef and Mind Body Empowerment Coach who helps clients heal their relationship with food through mindful nutrition and emotional wellness. At START UP WELLNESS, she guides others toward balance, confidence, and self-empowerment through her integrative mind-body approach.
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Indra Kelly

Energetic Realignment Practitioner & Transformational Intuitive Guide

Indra facilitates deep energetic healing, helping clients release trauma, balance emotions, and realign mind-body-spirit through intuitive energy work.
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Emily Beliveau

Medical Qigong Practitioner, Life Coach & Intuitive Healer

Emily combines Qigong, Daoist philosophy, and energetic healing to help clients restore balance, strengthen resilience, and cultivate lifelong well-being through movement, visualization, and intention.
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Sarah Sack, ACSW

Therapist

Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, codependency, identity, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, and life transitions.
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CLIENT CARE TEAM

Kiera Callahan

Wellness Coordinator

Kiera serves as the Wellness Coordinator at START UP WELLNESS, where she provides hands-on support and compassionate guidance to clients as they embark on their healing journeys.
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Cory Nasch

Wellness Coordinator

Cory is a Lead Tech and team leader at START UP RECOVERY and a member of the Client Care Team at START UP WELLNESS. He brings heart, humor, and grounded leadership to his work, guiding clients with honesty and compassion while inspiring resilience and personal growth.
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Ben Purcell

Wellness Coordinator

Benjamin “Ben” Purcell is a recovery advocate and mental health professional who combines empathy, lived experience, and psychological insight to support others on their healing journeys. At START UP WELLNESS, he embodies resilience and compassion, guiding clients toward recovery and a more balanced, fulfilling life.
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Audrey Isackson

Audrey Isackson serves as the Operations Manager at START UP WELLNESS, where she orchestrates the systems, structure, and strategy that keep everything flowing seamlessly.
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Audrey Isackson

Operations Manager

Dr. Jack Kuo, MD

Dr. Jack Kuo, a leader in addiction psychiatry and digital therapeutics, integrates neuroscience and holistic care to redefine healing through innovation and personalized treatment at START UP WELLNESS.
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Dr. Jack Kuo, MD

Director of Psychiatric Services

Gregg Champion

Gregg Champion is a transformational leader, branding visionary, and sought-after mentor with a career that spans elite business, personal development, and recovery. With 30 years of sobriety, he draws on his personal journey and 15 years of experience shaping global brands like NIKE, Gap, and Mattel, as well as advising major media networks such as NBC and FOX. Now focused on entrepreneurship and high-performance coaching, Gregg is dedicated to mentoring individuals in their journeys toward peak performance and lasting recovery.
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Gregg Champion

Co-Founder of START UP RECOVERY & WELLNESS

Hadas Zies, EMBA

Hadas Zies, Chief of Operations at START UP RECOVERY & WELLNESS, drives strategic growth, operational excellence, and transformative client care, redefining innovation, healing, and long-term wellness through visionary leadership.
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Hadas Zies, EMBA

COO, START UP RECOVERY & WELLNESS

Jeffery Vann

Jeffrey Vann is a visionary entrepreneur and strategic architect of transformation, with 30+ years of expertise in business strategy, market innovation, and recovery-focused leadership. As Co-Founder of START UP RECOVERY & WELLNESS, he bridges high-impact business strategy with a deep commitment to personal reinvention.
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Jeffery Vann

Co-Founder of START UP RECOVERY & WELLNESS

Kyle McGill

Kyle McGill is the dedicated Case Manager for START UP RECOVERY and START UP WELLNESS. With over a decade of experience in the addiction treatment field since 2012, Kyle has managed various levels of care and brings a deep passion and steadfast commitment to serving our clients.
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Kyle McGill

Case Manager

Margot Chambers, LAC

Margot Chambers pioneers transformative healing at START UP WELLNESS, merging Eastern medicine, frequency technology, and holistic therapies to redefine wellness and empower lasting, profound well-being.
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Margot Chambers, LAC

WELLNESS DIRECTOR

Patricia Meyers

With 28 years of expertise in addiction recovery and behavioral health, Patricia Meyers is a leader in crisis intervention and transformative healing. She has conducted hundreds of interventions, guiding individuals and families through life-changing recovery journeys with unwavering expertise and compassion.
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Patricia Meyers

Co-Founder of START UP RECOVERY & WELLNESS

Phil Kholos

Phil Kholos is a mind-body therapist who blends traditional yogic and meditative techniques with modern bioresonance technologies. His work encourages individuals to recalibrate emotional frequencies, restore balance and cultivate awareness through movement, meditation, and bioresonance.
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Phil Kholos

Mind-Body Therapist and Director of Bioresonance Technologies