Meet the Team

NURSE PRACTITIONER, OWNER/FOUNDER

Renata is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and certified Alchemy of Breath Conscious Connected Breathworker. She received her Master’s in Nursing from the MGH Institute of Health Professions and has over 10 years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in inpatient and outpatient mental health. She has been working as a Ketamine Practitioner since 2021 and has successfully treated hundreds of clients with sublingual ketamine. She is currently undergoing advanced training at the Polaris Insight Center to become certified in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).

Her vision for PVD Ketamine & Wellness is to offer impactful non-traditional healing modalities to her community, beginning with sublingual ketamine treatment. She is an enthusiastic proponent of including non-pharmacological interventions such as breathwork, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness as part of a well-rounded wellness maintenance strategy and psychiatric treatment approach.

As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Renata is committed to creating an inclusive, empowering, and person-centered healing space.

Certifications and Courses:

• Certificate in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (Polaris Insight Center, estimated completion 2025)

• Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Training Cohort 2023-2024 (Polaris Insight Center, 2024)

• Psychedelic Psychopharmacology Course (Fluence, 2022)

• 400-hour Breathwork Facilitator Training (Alchemy of Breath, 2021)

• Master of Science in Nursing (MGH Institute of Health Professions, 2013)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (MGH Institute of Health Professions, 2012)

• Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience (McGill University, 2008)

NURSE PRACTITIONER, TELEMEDICINE

Nicole is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her Master’s in Nursing from the MGH Institute of Health Professions and has over 10 years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in inpatient, outpatient, and residential psychiatric care. She has a subspecialty working with individuals with eating disorders and in utilizing telemedicine to improve access to mental health services.

Nicole believes that ketamine has the remarkable ability to help people access their innate capacity for healing, unlocking their potential for personal growth and transformation. She understands that healing goes beyond the physical realm and encompasses the emotional and spiritual aspects of a person's life. She creates a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can explore their inner worlds, confront their traumas, and tap into their inner strength.

Certifications and Courses:

• Introduction to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (Polaris Insight Center, 2023)

• Understanding Ketamine (Fluence, 2022)

• Psychedelic Integration Premise and Promise (Fluence, 2022)

• Master of Science in Nursing (MGH Institute of Health Professions, 2013)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (MGH Institute of Health Professions, 2009)

• Bachelor of Arts in Speech Language Pathology (Marymount Manhattan College, 2007)