Meet Our Staff

Our staff of licensed psychotherapists and certified health professionals are carefully selected for their seasoned expertise and compassionate qualities.

Dr. Linda Collins
Executive Director
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Dr. Collins is a licensed psychotherapist, and specializes in the use of mind and body therapies to help individuals, couples and children access their resources for change. Problem areas might include anxiety, depression, relationship problems or serious medical problems. Dr. Collins directs The Center for Mind & Body Wellness and specializes in supporting children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.

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Dr. Michael Majeski has been working in the field of Social Services for over 25 years. He is currently the Director of The Star Program. Dr. Majeski specializes in HIV/AIDS, Substance Abuse and Addiction Issues as well as working with families and children of people with developmental disabilities. He serves as a behavioral consultant to several residential and day programs in the community. Dr. Majeski provides supervision and training for Master’s and Doctoral level students and other Mental Health Professionals. Other interests include: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety and Depression, and Managing Chronic Illness.

Yoga Teacher
Hayley combines her experience as a classroom teacher with her yoga training to create an adaptable practice that is accessible to everyone. With a background teaching dance and creative movement, Hayley develops classes based on building confidence in a noncompetitive environment where students develop physical strength, flexibility, emotional calm, and self-expression.

Kelly Mangan, L.Ac.

Licensed Acupuncturist, Traditional Oriental Medicine.
Kelly is an Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist, with a background in massage therapy. She is a graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, and is fully licensed by the State of California Acupuncture Board. Kelly works with patients of all ages and specializes in treating chronic health problems, pain management, and musculoskeletal disorders. She also has a great deal of experience working with emotional disorders, insomnia, women’s health and fertility. Kelly incorporates herbal medicine, massage, dietary and lifestyle counseling into her acupuncture practice to treat a variety of conditions. She accepts most insurance plans.

Jessica Rodriguez

Massage Therapist
Jessica specializes in Deep tissue, Swedish (or relaxation massage), and Myofascial release, which is a slower and more purposeful method of loosening the fascia of the body which holds the muscles in place, often in stuck patterns. Jessica also does Tui Na massage with light passive joint movements. Tui Na is a form of invigorating massage that involves rocking and active movement to free and move energy throughout the body. Clients can remain fully clothed for this type of massage. jessica works with adults and children to promote a healthy and balanced connection to the body.

Licensed Acupuncturist, Masters Traditional Oriental Medicine
Tina has trained with some of the best Traditional Chinese Medicine instructors and practitioners in the country, receiving more than 1,000 hours of clinical training in the school acupuncture clinic, herbal pharmacy and at the UCSD Student Run Free-Clinic for seniors. Tina specializes in digestive disorders, women’s health issues, anxiety/depression, stress management, chronic fatigue and acute and chronic pain.

While Tina is an expert in Chinese Medicine, she also believes that each patient is the expert of his or her own body and emotions. Tina honors and sees each patient as a whole and healthy human being, and works together with each individual to find the right treatment plan for optimum health. Tina also believes that the best practitioners strive to maintain the balanced lifestyle that Chinese Medicine promotes. She continues to be an avid acupuncture patient herself, takes herbal medicine when necessary, eats organic, whole foods as much as possible, and incorporates yoga, qi gong and walking in nature in her daily activities

Carrie Takacs

Reiki Master/Teacher
Carrie is a member of the International Reiki Association - The Reiki Corps, and a Reiki volunteer in the Oncology Department at the Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Reiki (pronounced RAY-KEY) is an ancient Eastern practice of holistic medicine. It derives its name from Japanese and means universal life energy. Reiki is a subtle, yet effective healing modality that uses a soothing, gentle touch to relax, integrate and establish a state of health and well being thoughout the entire body. Reiki assists the body's natural healing abilities bringing the mind, body and spirit to a natural state of balance. Reiki can promote relaxation, improve sleep, reduce stress, remove toxins, clear emotional blocks, and accelerate physical healing.

Meet Our Staff

Our staff of licensed psychotherapists and certified health professionals are carefully selected for their seasoned expertise and compassionate qualities.

Introducing Our Licensed Psychotherapists

Dr. Michael Majeski

Dr. Gretchen Pound

Introducing Our Certified Healing Arts Practitioners

Hayley Murgensan, M.A. Education

Kelly Mangan, L.Ac.

Jessica Rodriguez

Tina P. Howard, L.Ac.

Carrie Takacs