Dr. Barry Ekdom, Ph.D.
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Dr. Ekdom earned his Ph.D. at the University of Iowa, then trained for two years in Clinical Neuropsychology at the Department of Neurology at North Shore University Hospital, a Cornell affiliate, at Georgetown University Hospital. After three years at a local neurological clinic, Dr. Ekdom began his independent practice and became an adjunct faculty member at the George Washington Medical School, Department of Neurological Surgery. For over twenty years, Dr. Ekdom has been committed to and specialized in high quality diagnostic assessment and consultation with persons three years of age through the elderly. Dr. Ekdom's professional affiliations include the International Neuropsychological Society, the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the International Dyslexia Association, and the Epilepsy Foundation.
Dr. Nicole Hashemian, Psy.D.
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Dr. Hashemian has broad experience working with individuals with a wide variety of neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, and anxiety-related disorders. Her clinical training includes a post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology in private practice and doctoral externships at the Children’s National Medical Center. Dr. Hashemian has presented on topics such as trauma and abuse, assessing and treating eating disorders, models of implementing behavioral healthcare, nurturing motivation and resilience in children with ADHD, and memory concerns and dementia in elderly populations. Her research interests include head injuries, ADHD, executive functioning deficits, learning difficulties, sensory processing deficits, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and childhood neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Hashemian is a member of the International Society for Neuroregulation and Research (ISNR).
Madeline Williams, M.S.
Neurotherapy Technician & Brain Coach
Madeline graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Cognitive Science concentrating in Neuroscience and earned a Master's degree in Integrative Neuroscience from Georgetown University. Madeline's interests include learning how the brain develops the mechanisms to read and identifying effective strategies that close the gap in neuro-diverse students. Madeline has lived in Japan and Germany, experiences which she feels have enhanced her world view and created a passion for culture.
Kiara Orbe, NTA, FDNP, RCPC, SEP
Integrative Health Specialist
Kiara is a trauma-informed integrative health specialist, passionately melding nutritional therapy, advanced functional labs, and profound somatic techniques to pave the way for comprehensive healing. Specializing in aiding individuals grappling with chronic fatigue, digestive troubles, mental health imbalances and systemic dysregulation, Kiara’s methods are deeply rooted in her personal health odyssey. This journey illuminated the intricate bond between her emotional and physical being, revealing their inseparability. Trained with the NTA, FDN, RCPC, Pause Breathwork, SEI and The Embody Lab, Kiara empowers individuals to overcome chronic issues and lead fulfilling lives