OUR TEAM
Dr. Michelle Weiner’s team blends conventional treatments with advanced therapies to enhance neuroplasticity, manage pain, and support mental well-being. Dr. Weiner and her team are certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy, specializing in pain reframing, somatic tracking, and breaking the pain cycle, along with Mindfulness Oriented Recovery Enhancement, which addresses depression stemming from chronic stress, PTSD, and addiction. Our devoted team of integration coaches, holistic health guides, trauma specialists, therapists, and nurse practitioners offers unwavering support throughout your journey.
INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH & TRAUMA SPECIALIST
Shari B. Kaplan, LCSW
Shari B. Kaplan, LCSW is the founder/clinical director of Cannectd Wellness. She has 30 years of experience in both NYC and Florida. Kaplan is the creator of integrative mental health and well-being programs, based on trauma treatment protocols, designed to help individuals on their path of mind, body, soul healing, well-being and empowerment. Kaplan is also an innovative formulator of plant extracts for the cannabis and health and wellness industries. As the founder of CANNECTD Wellness™, Kaplan successfully treats people using the ‘Whole Life Plan© (WLP),’ her signature integrative approach to well-being.
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Kaplan received her Masters in Clinical Social Work (MSW) degree from Fordham University. She is also the founder of the Can’t Tell Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization (www.canttellnetwork.com). Kaplan collaborates with Dr. Michelle Weiner using ketamine assisted therapy, cannabis and plant medicines to support their patients on their path of well-being. Additionally, Kaplan, along with Dr. Weiner and the University of Miami, has completed a study on Ketamine assisted therapy.
PEAK PERFORMANCE & PSYCHEDELIC INTEGRATION COACH, FACILITATOR
Jenelle Becerra
Jenelle Becerra, MS, is a Miami-based trauma-informed psychedelic integration coach specializing in life transitions and performance, using an integrative approach that combines modern coaching methods with the intentional use of psychedelics. As a certified professional coach with a degree in health science, she employs diverse modalities such as embodiment, pain reprocessing therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), behavior change, and design thinking. Her practice focuses on connecting with the emotional root of behavior, identifying limiting beliefs, and empowering clients through personalized goal-setting and accountability. Whether in-person or virtually, Jenelle guides those ready to change on a transformative journey toward self-discovery, growth, and fulfillment.
Alessandra Zapata
Alessandra Zapata is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with a plethora of experience in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Management, Internal Medicine & Mental Health. She has been in the healthcare industry since 2007 as an LPN where her first job was working in a juvenile correctional setting, it is no wonder that mental health is one of her passions! Since then, she has obtained a Bachelors in Psychology with a Minor in Women’s Studies, Associate in Science of Nursing & a Masters in the Science of Nursing. Alessandra has worked in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, doctors offices among many other settings. Her hobbies include spending time with her family, participating in community events and practicing aesthetic medicine. You will always feel at home with Alessandra, her priority is always providing a cathartic experience no matter what your appointment is for!
BOARD CERTIFIED NURSE PRACTITIONER
Anamargret Sanchez
Anamargret Sanchez was born in Kingston, Jamaica into a racially mixed family. This diverse background has given her the ability to move effortlessly throughout the world. Her curiosity and reverence for the esoteric directed her toward yoga philosophy.For the past two decades she has taught and shared yoga from her personal experiences.
By cultivating a strong mindfulness practice she has courageously moved through both the shadow and the light that yoga has helped her uncover. These discoveries help her relate to students wherever they might find themselves. Her classes are fun, challenging, compassionate and create space for students to shine in their own light.
YOGA TEACHER & MINDFULNESS FACILITATOR
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In addition to teaching the many limbs of yoga like meditation, postures and breathing Anamargret is also a Transformational Coach. This work is rich in supporting others in their journey to an abundant and thriving life.
Tending to the next generation is of vital importance. She is proud to facilitate this work through the P3 program at Educate Tomorrow. This program supports young women 18-24 years old that have been homeless or in foster care to find the nurturing they need to not just survive but rather thrive.
Her love of community led Anamargret to create a free yoga class that has served the Miami area for 14 years. The average class has over one hundred and fifty students and is a melting pot of demographics.
In further service to the public she accepted a nomination to the FBI citizenship academy.
This organization brings together community leaders to learn about the different branches of the FBI and strengthen relationships with different communities.
When she’s not on the mat you can find Anamargret walking Fonzi, reading 3 books at a time and honoring the ancestors with dance and laughter.
Online classes: Anamargret on Yoga International, Omstars and Youtube videos.
Social media IG: @anamargret and @legionparkyoga
Email: anamargret@gmail.com
HOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH/PSYCHEDELIC RN
Jessica Stark
Jessica Stark is a prior traveling nurse who decided to leave the hospital and go back to school to pursue holistic nursing. She has a growing passion for natural/alternative medicine, including psychedelics and places a priority on mental health. Working as a Ketamine integration nurse and sitter, Jessica is with the patient from beginning to end. She will sit with the patient before the session to go over what their set intention is and create a space for them to feel safe. Jessica will remain with or near the patient as they go about their journey, and once completed, will listen and speak on what they experienced during their psychedelic conquest. She will then educate the patient on how to integrate the profound insight from the journey to do the “work” once they’re ready to go home. Jessica holds much empathy for each individual and believes everyone has the power to connect to their highest wisdom. With this belief, she wishes to provide accountability to her patients while enacting a positive, lasting change to all aspects of their health- Mental, Physical, Emotional, Spiritual.
Irina Valda
As an Awareness Coach, Irina’s path is deeply rooted in the discovery and exploration of the authentic self. After obtaining her coaching certification from University of Miami and establishing her coaching practice, Irina traveled to the Himalayas, India, to study with living Masters and embody the ancient knowledge of Kriya Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation. Her coaching style expanded into mindful practices, inviting the clients to combine the tools of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. This path has led her to co-create Evolve, the Wellness App for personal transformation via evolutionary modalities. This curated marketplace platform connects mindful leaders and clients from around the world for live virtual sessions and ultimately contributes to building a healthier society.
AWARENESS COACH
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Irina’s personal story is a powerful narrative that blends international roots, world travel and unique experiences as well as adversity, addiction and new beginnings. Life experiences inspired Irina to continue her education in addiction recovery and psychedelic integration to cultivate the connection and sense of unity for those who have been suffering from disconnection and isolation. Working in partnership with Mindbloom, a national ketamine telemedicine company out of New York, Irina has seen 150+ clients in the last year who are embarking on ketamine medicine journeys for mental health purposes, and the success stories are overwhelming. Now she leads Psychedelic Integration Circles and Psychedelic Panel Discussions to raise awareness around the power of intentional use of psychedelic medicine. She is a consummate student of life, yoga, philosophy and academics.
Jillian Acosta
Jillian Acosta is a registered dietitian and owner of the functional nutrition private practice, The Root Cause Method. In her practice she works with clients to uproot life-long behavioral patterns and deeply buried traumas that result in physiological imbalances. Through her expertise in functional nutrition, she provides personalized dietary guidance to support the body, but Jillian takes her clients beyond the physiology to address the underlying psychological and emotional reasons that drove each client to their current state of health. Her work results in measurable and lasting changes, that dramatically improve her clients’ relationships to food, their bodies, and themselves. Uncovering and uprooting what shapes our relationship with food is, in her experience, what’s missing in the reversal and prevention of obesity and associated chronic illnesses, and what’s standing in the way of true embodiment, fulfillment and connection.
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
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Jillian earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and Nutrition where she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida International University. She has received extensive training from the Institute for Functional Medicine through the University of Western States. She lives in Delray with her dog, Daisy.
Website: therootcausemethod.com