Stella Center

Amanda is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 16 years of clinical experience working in behavioral health and emergency psychiatry. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from New York University and her Master of Science degree from Stony Brook University. In 2019, she helped initiate the ketamine infusion service for psychiatric inpatients at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and became convinced of this medicine's potential to catalyze true healing. Naturally inclined toward humanistic care, she approaches her work every day with empathy, curiosity, and compassion.

Jane Draimin is a licensed clinical social worker and credentialed alcohol and substance use disorder counselor, having earned a graduate degree from Hunter College School of Social Work. With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, Jane has offered short- and long-term psychotherapy to address each client's specific needs, utilizing approaches that include mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Having received the Certificate in MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy with the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), Jane has welcomed the opportunity to provide Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in the supportive environment at Field Trip and is excited to now be a part of Stella.

Jannie is a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Trinity university of Asia. She is also an New York State Registered Professional Nurse with an extensive experience in Interventional Psychiatry. She is honored to join Stella and assist with the day-to-day treatment procedures and enjoys serving as a point of contact to new and repeat patients by conducting pre and post-op calls in which confirm treatment, review expectations, and evaluate immediate clinical concerns.

Keegan has a passion for holistic and transformative medicines. They are endlessly curious about how different healing modalities work for different people, and believe that everyone has a right to evidence-based, trauma-informed therapies. They're excited to be a part of a team so dedicated to collective healing, and to contribute their skills and passion to such an amazing field. Keegan has a background in community organizing and natural science research. They previously worked as Director of Community Engagement for the Intercollegiate Psychedelics Network, and as a published research associate in cell biology at Harvard Medical School. More recently, they transitioned into clinical operations in the mental health and psychedelic ecosystem. When they're not working, they enjoy climbing, dancing, and making big pots of soups for friends.

Dr. Raj Maniam is a double-board medicine physician in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine through the American Board of Anesthesiology. He completed his anesthesiology residency at Columbia University Medical Center and his interventional pain fellowship at Harvard Medical School's Brigham and Women's Hospital. Additionally, he has completed advanced certifications in regenerative medicine through the Interventional Orthopedic Foundation as well as extensive training in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Dr. Maniam received his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Cornell University with a concentration in Neurobiology and Behavior. He then attended Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School where he was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for his compassionate patient care. He is passionate about providing trauma-informed care and helping all patients overcome their mental health challenges.