Get To Know Stella

In 2006, Dr. Lipov pioneered the use of Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for the treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — a procedure that was initially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the 1950s for the treatment of certain types of pain and circulation disorders. It is performed with an injection of medication into a collection of nerves at the bottom of the front side of your neck. It is most commonly known as a pain-relieving treatment, used to relieve hot flashes for menopause and cancer patients and treating shingles — and, now, to alleviate symptoms related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Dr. Eugene Lipov, Stella's Chief Medical Officer, is based in Chicago and treats patients at Stella's Flagship location in Westmont. 

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Shauna 'Doc' Springer is a co-founder and the Chief Psychologist for Stella, a leading, trusted authority on innovative trauma treatments. Dr. Springer is responsible for developing Stella's trauma informed approach to care across its international network of more than 40 clinics. She leads training and public speaking engagements for Stella and is the host of the podcast "The Story of Our Trauma." She is a best-selling author of three books on trauma and is widely considered to be one of the world's leading experts on psychological trauma, military transition, suicide prevention, and close relationships.

Irvine's Board Certified MD Provider, Dr. Chris Romig, is the Director of Innovation at Stella. He stays on the forefront of research and literature pertaining to the use of biological treatments and psychedelics in the treatments of often debilitating conditions. With experience in the field since 2016, he has developed innovative and novel protocols to maximize the beneficial effects of ketamine to the whole individual.

Dr. DeCocker became a nurse practitioner in 2007 after 10 years of hospital nursing experience. She is a Rush University graduate of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program and her doctoral degree was earned at Frontier Nursing University. Her special focus areas are sexual trauma and caring for Veterans and their family members.

Candice is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion to help all age groups. As a graduate from the University of Texas Health Science-Houston, Candice understands the need to listen and create a comprehensive treatment plan that aligns with your specific needs. Candice takes a holistic approach to treating mental health while incorporating modern day therapies.

Tanya is a Physician Assistant with experience in psychiatry and general medicine. She has spent over 16 years in clinical environments delivering direct patient care. She earned her degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed her training in various clinics and hospitals throughout California.

Jen is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with experience in acute inpatient, IOP/PHP, chemical dependency/recovery, and private practice/med management with a special interest in dual-diagnosis and trauma. Jen is passionate about ensuring that mental health be integrated into each person's individualized, holistic care.

Hannah is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about providing exceptional care. Hannah obtained her education in the state of Georgia and resides in South Carolina. Her clinical interests include trauma-focused care for childhood, domestic violence, sexual abuse survivors, and military personnel.

Denise is an experienced growth leader who has worked at several national firms, including Mercer and WTW, along with regional healthcare systems; she has successfully launched several products within the employer market, including patient acquisition for healthcare providers.

Amardeep is a seasoned business technology and operations executive with 15+ years of experience across various industries. Prior to Stella, Amardeep was CTO at Field Trip Health, where he oversaw the rollout of solutions to support expansion from concept to 12 operating clinics in 3 countries. Previously he was VP of Operations at Crius Energy and has held several additional senior business and technology leadership roles in the renewable energy space, including at SunEdison and Just Energy.

Moss is an entrepreneurial operations leader who has helped launch and grow three venture-backed companies in the insurance services and healthcare industries.