Dr. Derek is a licensed naturopathic doctor and the owner of his own private medical practice that specializes in using 100% natural therapies to treat illness, prevent disease, and promote health and vitality. At VeraVia, Dr. Derek builds respectful, therapeutic relationships with clients that motivate, empower, and inspire them to regain control of their health. He specializes in wellness, detoxification, and natural foot care and treats a variety of conditions, including chronic pain and disease, weight gain, musculoskeletal injuries, endocrine imbalances, and digestive disorders.

While undergoing training at the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) to become a primary care doctor, he completed a one-year internship with internationally renowned Dr. Dickson Thom DDS, ND, focusing on the non-pharmaceutical treatment of acute and chronic disease with an emphasis on the use of biotherapeutic drainage. Dr. Derek also completed a six-month internship in cardiopulmonary medicine with naturopathic cardiologist, Dr. Martin Milner, ND. Furthermore, Dr. Derek practiced the natural reversal of common foot ailments under the guidance of Dr. Ray McClanahan, DPM, a podiatrist and natural foot health enthusiast.

Dr. Derek received his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) from NCNM in Portland, Oregon and his Bachelors of Science (BSc) in Biology from the University of Winnipeg in Winnipeg, Canada.

Dr. Megan Lewis is our Director of Behavioral Health. Dr. Lewis brings a breadth of knowledge and over 18 years of clinical experience in the field of psychology and behavioral health. In addition to her more than ten years of experience in private practice, she has worked as an Adjunct Professor at Alliant International University and as a consulting psychologist at an inpatient psychiatric hospital, a detention facility, and a residential substance abuse program. She specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors. She has helped countless individuals overcome their struggles with obesity, food addiction and emotional eating patterns.

Dr. Lewis is extremely attuned to, and cognizant of the mind-body connection and the inseparable marriage between an individual’s emotional and physical health. She will help you to achieve your personal weight loss, health and fitness goals, develop strategies to more effectively cope with stress, and modulate emotion to lead you to a healthier and more satisfying life.

Dr. Lewis holds a California Psychologist License PSY 18875 and a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University, San Diego. She has a Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology from Alliant International University, San Diego and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from University of California, San Diego.

Adrienne is the Senior Program Advisor and Reservation Specialist as well as being responsible for some of the day to day operational activities at VeraVia. By combining her love of science and working with people, Adrienne facilitates health programs within the office and arranges outings for VeraVia guests. Prior to VeraVia, Adrienne worked at a forensic toxicology lab as a lab assistant and in furniture sales at the Chapman Collection, where she met VeraVia CEO and Founder Wyatt Chapman.

Adrienne has completed senior research on neurodegenerative diseases, specifically Corticobasal Degeneration, determining the effects of toxin accumulation on the human mind and body. Specifically, she studied the important role of antioxidants and vitamins in cell detoxification. At VeraVia she is able to combine her love of science and biology with her love for helping people. Adrienne earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) with a major in Biology and minor in Neuroscience from King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Abby has worked in a variety of industries and hospitality roles since 2013. Her greatest joy has always come from helping others, particularly when it comes to their health.  In addition to her extensive customer service experience, Abby obtained her Nutritional Therapy Certificate in 2015 from The Nutritional Therapy Association in WA. She is also currently studying to become a Reiki Master and gaining another certification in Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health.

Her passion for health and wellness comes from dealing with her own mental and physical health obstacles, which have driven her towards providing those around her with holistic healing strategies to improve their own lives.  At VeraVia, she proudly serves to support guests with any needs and requests to ensure that they have the best possible experience, while also supporting them throughout their health journey.

Natasha is a behavioral health coach, psychotherapist, mind-body medicine practitioner, speaker, and author interested in helping individuals explore their potential, maximize their strengths, and manifest their dreams into reality. Natasha has nearly 20 years experience working in the mental health field, 10 of those serving in the public school system. It was in the public schools that Natasha learned flexibility and creativity to meet the needs of a system with multiple layers of stress, and perfected her truly integrative mind-body-spirit approach to helping clients efficiently and effectively achieve goals and achieve health.

Natasha is an advisor to the board for the local non-profit yoga foundation for at-risk kids, The Sean O’Shea Foundation. Natasha has extensive experience working with trauma, has healed from her own, and loves to teach others how their post-traumatic growth can actually give them an advantage in becoming successful.

Natasha has worked with celebrities, CEOs of successful companies, highly stressed entrepreneurs, creative types, highly sensitive individuals, and specializes in working with ambitious movers and shakers.

Natasha is working on a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine, Specializing in Integrative Mental Health from Saybrook University (2013-current). She also has certifications in Clinical Hypnosis – Saybrook University (2014-current), Mind-Body Medicine – The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (2009-current), Mindful Change coaching, and is a Certified Sanoviv Nutrition Advisor – Level One and Level Two. Natasha also holds CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFC49988; has 1 Year Post-Graduate Training in Bioenergetics (Somatic Relational Psychology) and 2 Years Post-Graduate Training in Bowen Family Systems Theory. She holds a Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University in San Diego and a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Spanish from University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh.

Dr. Lila Lewenstein is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who received her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University California. Additionally, she received her Masters of Science degree in Nutrition Education from American University, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Dr. Lila’s areas of focus include metabolic dysfunction, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune disorders and the optimization of one’s overall health and wellbeing.  Because of her own personal journey with functional medicine, she has a unique understanding of her patients’ therapeutic needs. She became passionate about naturopathic medicine at the age of 12, when conventional medicine had failed to help manage her various chronic conditions. Eventually, through naturopathic medicine and a functional medicine approach, she was able to restore her own health. Since then, it has been her mission and journey to help others take control of their personal health and wellbeing.

Travis has been a fitness professional for 8 years and is certified in ACE and NASM education programs. He specializes in balancing, strengthening, and improving flexibility through a variety of modalities. Travis utilizes specific techniques, like Rossiter, to help clients find fast pain relief and to assure long-term pain relief.

Olivia is a Certified Yoga Instructor in Hatha, Trapeze, and Yoga for Cancer Reovery. She teaches many styles of yoga featuring alignment based flow, functional, primal, gentle, inversions, therapeutic, restorative, etc. She is also an experienced fitness instructor specializing in group fitness classes, TRX, stand up paddle boarding, and many others.

Katie received her degree in Health Science and Health Coaching, became a certified Holistic Health Coach and started her practice largely based around nutrition and exercise. A couple years into her practice she realized the body can only heal to the extent that the mind and spirit are healthy. During her own health journey, she discovered the immense benefits of meditation and breathwork and got certified in both. Katie’s desire is to help people reconnect to their own souls by living in the present, achieving true wholeness and peace no matter their circumstances.