Field Trip Health’s Hamilton location team offers innovative and compassionate care through ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, focusing on personalized and integrative treatment plans to support mental health and well-being.
Sonya Mandus
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Sonya is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) specializing in a client-centred, humanistic approach to therapy. She believes that every individual has the inherent capacity for growth and self-discovery, with the primary goal of facilitating positive change in the lives of her clients. By creating a safe and compassionate space, Sonya encourages clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, empowering them to uncover their unique strengths and potential.
Throughout her career, she has emphasized the importance of personal growth and empowerment in the therapeutic process. Understanding that each client’s journey is unique, Sonya tailors her approach to honour individual experiences. By fostering an environment of trust and acceptance, she supports clients in navigating challenges and achieving personal goals. Her commitment to self-exploration and discovery allows clients to gain deeper insights into themselves, ultimately leading to lasting transformation.
In addition to her therapeutic work, Sonya incorporates psychoeducation into her practice to support and inform clients on their journey of self-growth. She provides valuable resources and tools that help individuals better understand their emotions, behaviours, and mental health. Through this holistic approach, Sonya not only facilitates healing but also equips clients with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in their everyday lives, fostering resilience and confidence as they continue on their path of personal development.
Basmah Ahmed
Registered Psychotherapist
Basmah Ahmed holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO, she comes with several years of experience facilitating groups in mindfulness and wellness in community settings, in addition to mentoring and training youth and adults in their career development. She loves being in nature and believes that connecting to and grounding ourselves in nature can help us stay attuned to the present moment long enough to make significant changes in our lives. As someone who has always worked within diverse communities, she strives to work from an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens. In addition, She has received training in Crisis Responding, Mental Health First-Aid, Embodied Activism, Internal Family Systems, Somatic integrations, Solution-Focused Career Counselling, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy and looks forward to pulling from evidence-based theories to support you in a way that uniquely benefits you.
As a therapist, Basmah believes that an integrative approach is the best and strongest way to ensure that you feel supported within the therapeutic space. After receiving training in IFS (Internal Family Systems) through PESI, She always begins by gently exploring you and the parts that make up your system. Together we will see which parts we want to soften back, and which parts need us to witness them feel more like our “Self”. She works through a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens that does not ignore social issues or external systemic factors that contribute to our problems. When relevant we will work together to integrate behavioural changes and somatic sensing to support change.
Whether therapy is completely new to you, or you have shown up to do this work before, she looks forward to supporting you on your mental health journey in a non-judgemental and empathetic space. She believes that every person has what they need within them to handle whatever life brings, and together we can build access to new tools and resources to experience meaningful change. Her goal is to partner with you as you make connections between your past, and your current experience, and bravely envision your future.
Dr. Mario Nucci
Medical Director
Dr. Mario Nucci, MD, CCFP, is a dedicated and forward-thinking physician with a deep passion for mental health and medical innovation. With a focus on pioneering advancements in mental health care, Dr. Nucci has been at the forefront of ketamine treatment for mental health conditions since 2016. He has contributed significantly to the field through numerous academic lectures and clinical research, serving as an investigator in pivotal clinical trials exploring the benefits of ketamine for mental health. His efforts have been instrumental in improving accessibility to these evidence-based treatments across Canada, solidifying his role as a leading figure in the evolving landscape of mental health therapy.
Gillian Williamson
Nurse Clinic Manager
Beyond her role she enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs, staying active and enjoying the outdoors. Gillian enjoys meditation, yoga, gratitude practice, dance, gardening, and cooking/baking and believes you can find adventure in simplicity.
Dr. Esa Leinonen
Psychiatrist
With over 15 years of dedicated experience as a Registered Nurse, Ben brings a wealth of expertise to his role as the Nurse Clinic Manager of the Ottawa clinic. His journey in the world of healthcare began in the fast-paced environment of the emergency department, where he honed his skills in critical care and patient management.
Following this, he ventured into a deeply rewarding role as a Nurse Consultant at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. In this capacity, he collaborated closely with a diverse group of healthcare professionals, particularly in the mental stress injuries department. Guided by his passion for mental health support, he took an active role in the care and rehabilitation of first responders who were grappling with workplace-related mental health injuries, including conditions like PTSD. It was during this transformative phase that he recognized the pressing need for innovative therapeutic approaches to address the complex challenges of mental health. Intrigued by the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy, he embarked on a journey of exploration and research in this emerging field. His desire to bridge the gap between conventional medical practices and alternative modalities led him to pursue opportunities for involvement in this revolutionary area of healing.
Now, as a proud member of the Field Trip Health team, he is thrilled to contribute his diverse background and passion for mental health advocacy. His experiences have reinforced his belief in the power of multidisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge therapies to create positive change. He is committed to making a meaningful impact within our community and advancing the frontiers of mental health care.
Rajveer Soos
Nurse Practitioner
Rajveer is a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in the acute care setting as well as in the community, where her focus has always been to provide compassionate client-centred care. In the community she worked to serve marginalized populations, including indigenous and homeless individuals. Rajveer believes that optimal health requires a holistic approach in which there is balance within the mind, body, and spirit. She understands the impact of mental health challenges on individuals, families, and communities, and is passionate about helping individuals heal from deep-rooted patterns and traumas, in order to create lasting healing. In 2021, Rajveer completed Therapsil’s Psilocybin Practitioner Training for End-of Life care, where she gained deeper insight into the true healing potential of psychedelics. She is passionate about the work being done at Field Trip Health and the use of psychedelics to help individuals suffering from mental illness. She is optimistic about the direction and future of mental health care and excited to be contributing to this paradigm shift in the field.
Rita Mannarino
Nurse Practitioner
Rita Mannarino is a skilled and compassionate nurse practitioner with over two decades of nursing experience. She has always had a special interest in mental health issues, mindset and chronic pain and focuses on a holistic approach that focuses on mind, body and spirit.
With advanced training and experience in a variety of settings including primary care, ICU/critical care, oncology, mental health and mindset coaching, pain and symptom management and palliative care, she is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate patient-centred care that is focused on promoting mind and body wellness.
Rita combines her clinical knowledge, empathetic and caring approach, and evidence-based practices to develop personalised treatment plans that empower her patients to achieve optimal physical and mental health to lead more fulfilling lives.
Rita completed her Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner and her Master of Science in Nursing degree at Laurentian University. Prior to this she completed her Nursing Degree from Athabasca University after previously completing her nursing diploma from Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology. Rita has completed many certificate and advance training
programs over the last two decades from various educational institutions in her constant pursuit to expand her knowledge and experience.
Outside of work, Rita enjoys spending time at their cottage on Lake Superior with her husband, two dogs and their two grown children and their partners. Rita enjoys hiking, gardening, snowshoeing, going on adventures with her family and just being in nature.
Kelsey York
Nurse Practitioner
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Joy Kolic
Nurse Practitioner
Joy, a seasoned Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of expertise in healthcare and dedicated her career to Mental Health and Geriatrics. She earned her Masters in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner degree in 2017 and has since spent 6 years excelling in the Mental Health field. Joy is certified in Mental Health and Addictions from the University of Toronto.
Beyond her role as a Nurse Practitioner, she is a certified yoga teacher with a deep passion for yoga, meditation, and mindful movement, recognizing their positive impact on wellness and healing. Embracing a holistic approach to patient care, Joy is eager to assist you in achieving your wellness goals.
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