Ketamine Academy

Amy LaValla DNP, PMHNP-BC, APRN, PHN

Paul earned his Doctorate of Nursing Practice and Masters of Nursing from the University of Minnesota. He has an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong interest in breaking down complex situations and creating workable solutions, which constantly drives him to think outside the box.

In addition to owning a successful ketamine clinic in Minnesota, he provides professional anesthesia services for his own group, West-Pacific Anesthesia, and another private anesthesia group in Minnesota. Paul’s knack for teaching and engaging with students to optimize their learning experience has been his signature teaching approach, giving him high reviews from students. Even though he does a lot of educating, he feels he is taught every day by learning more from his students and patients.

When he isn’t working hard, you will find Paul playing hard, spending time with his family, traveling with his wife and five kids to the ocean, diving, surfing, fishing, or somewhere in the mountains hiking or camping. Additionally, he enjoys playing with one of their two dogs and keeping them away from the chickens, working out/running and endurance training, reading about human optimization and biohacking. 

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Education and Training

• University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, Doctor of Nursing Practice, 2015

• University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, Masters of Nursing, 2008

• Portland State University, Portland, OR, Bachelor of Science 

• Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, Bachelor of Science

• Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN, Bachelor of Science

National Certifications/Training

• American Heart Association

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support 

  • Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support 

  • Basic Life Support 

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program

  • Infant Resuscitation/Stabilization Program

Professional Associations

• American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

• Minnesota Association of Nurse Anesthetists

• Minnesota APRN Coalition

•  American Nurses Association

• Society of Physician Entrepreneurs

• American Society of Ketamine Providers

Amy LaValla earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Minnesota. But even before this, she has been passionate about caring for people’s mental health needs and working with them to improve and maintain functioning.

She is continuously looking for opportunities to help shape and guide policies and practice as well as seeking out new information to help this underserved population. She has also education about
complementary practices to further support the health and well being of her clients. In addition to psychiatry, her practices
include integrative therapies of acupressure, aromatherapy, and Reiki.

Amy has worked for over 20 years with children, adolescents, and adults with mental health needs.  She has worked in a variety of
settings including in client homes, outpatient clinics, residential treatment facilities, correctional facilities, and inpatient psychiatric hospitals.  She is passionate about education and client care. In addition to working as a clinician, she serves as an educator, clinical supervisor, and is a member of several advisory boards.

When not working or seeking out opportunities for personal and
professional growth, Amy spends her time gardening, reading, snorkeling, diving, fishing, camping, and spending time with her
family, dogs, and fish.

Education and Training

• University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, Doctor of Nursing. Practice with Minor in Integrative Therapies, 2015

• Minnesota State University, Moorhead, MN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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National Certifications/Training

• American Heart Association

  • Basic Life Support

• Crisis Prevention Institute

  • Verbal Intervention

  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills

• Usui Reiki Level II

Professional Associations

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners

• American Psychiatric Nurses Association

• Society of Physician Entrepreneurs

• Minnesota APRN Coalition

• American Nurses Association

Brittany Mitchell

Marketing Instructor for Clinic Owners & Marketing Coach

Brittany is an Online Certified Marketing Professional (OMCP®) and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing from Old Dominion University. A ten-year veteran of the digital marketing field, she has worked with both local and global organizations to scale their businesses. She now uses her marketing expertise to provide clients with coaching and consulting services that assist them in growing their companies.