Meet the Team

Two leading clinicians, and the collaborators we partner with

For us, this work is personal. We believe that being truly heard, understood, and whole is at the center of every relationship, every milestone, every ordinary moment of a life — whatever that looks like for you, whether it's finding your voice or healing as one whole person, mind and body together.

That belief shows up in how we practice. We take the time to know each person and family deeply, building a plan that fits your world and aligns with your goals — then staying by your side through all of it. We believe healing happens in community, through continuity, and with loving kindness.

Leading Clinicians
Dr. Emily McFadd

Dr. Emily McFadd

PhD, Board Certified, Speech-Language Pathology

I've spent my career helping people find their voice, literally. As a speech-language pathologist and co-founder of Sage NeuroCare, I have specialized in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for over 15 years, training at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and sharpening my clinical expertise at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, where I partner with clients and their families navigating some of the most complex communication challenges out there.

I take the time to find a communication system that actually fits your specific world and stay by your side, through device programming, caregiver training, and collaboration with school teams as needed.

See my speech, language & AAC services in detail →

Dr. Ashim Ahuja

Dr. Ashim Ahuja

MD, Board Certified Neurologist — Neurobehavior, Neuropsychiatry & Movement Disorders

You will feel heard. My intention is to create a supportive and safe atmosphere. From there we create a treatment plan that works best for you. There is no such thing as a stupid question.

Having completed combined fellowships at the University of Southern California & LA General Hospital in Neurobehavior, Neuropsychiatry, and Movement Disorders, I am now volunteering my time in Children's Hospital Los Angeles neurodevelopment and SLP clinics to better understand these conditions. I have expertise in seeing children, teens, young adults, adults, and elders.

My other academic interests include teaching neurology in Cambodia, leading the Los Angeles Neurology Society, research on the benefit of diet on thinking, and on mindfulness with psychedelic-assisted therapy.

I also practice as a General Neurologist and am the Principal Investigator of various clinical trials in collaboration with Quantum Clinical Research in Pasadena, CA.

Learn about Dr. Ahuja's clinical trials work →

Our Collaborators

A whole-person approach, one team at a time

Dr. McFadd and Dr. Ahuja lead every client's care. Alongside them, we partner with a small group of specialists who help round out the mind-body approach at the heart of how we treat.

Sara Critchfield

Spiritual Direction

Sara Critchfield

Sara offers spiritual direction for clients and families who want to bring that dimension into their care, alongside our clinical work.

Dr. Nicolaus Jakowec

Gut Microbiome Education

• With Dr. Nicolaus Jakowec, PhD in Molecular and Computational Biology

Education on the gut microbiome and how it connects to neurologic and overall health.

Dr. Emily McFadd

Reminiscence Therapy

Adults with Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias • With Dr. Emily McFadd, PhD

Reminiscence therapy uses the discussion of past experiences, personal life events, and memories to help older adults improve their mood, self-esteem, and overall well-being.

PT/OT
Coming soon

Physical & Occupational Therapy

Movement & daily function

We're building out physical and occupational therapy partnerships to round out care for our clients.

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