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Clinical Leadership
Meet the Clinical Leadership Team guiding Spark Wellness Group. With extensive experience in psychiatry and mental-health care, they provide the vision, oversight, and mentorship that uphold our standards of excellence. Their leadership ensures every aspect of care reflects quality, integrity, and compassion.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Luis Betancourt, MD
Dr. Betancourt graduated from Duke University Medical Center as a child and adolescent psychiatrist in 2014.
He is deeply devoted to provide high-quality and compassionate care. He has a particular interest in the interface between religion-spirituality and psychiatry.
English, Spanish

Medical Director
David Patton, MD
Dr. Patton graduated from Duke University Medical Center as a child and adolescent psychiatrist in 2014.
Dr. Patton is an experienced and devoted clinician with particular interest in disruptive behaviors in children, OCD, and cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT).
English
Our Providers
Meet the dedicated providers who make up Spark Wellness Group. Each brings specialized training, clinical expertise, and a genuine commitment to patient care. Together, they form a team devoted to helping individuals achieve lasting mental and emotional wellness.
Medication Management
PMHNP-BC
Marianna Basso Hoffman
Mariana is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered mental health care. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Jacksonville University, where she developed a strong foundation in evidence-based psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across the lifespan. She is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard, valued, and actively involved in their care. Her clinical practice emphasizes individualized treatment plans, patient education, and collaboration with families when appropriate. Guided by her personal faith and strong sense of purpose, Mariana is passionate about helping individuals navigate mental health challenges with hope and purpose. Her goal is to build meaningful therapeutic relationships that empower patients to achieve emotional well-being, resilience, and improved quality of life.
English
Portuguese
PMHNP-BC
Tagean Murray
Tagean is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered mental health care. With seven years of experience as a psychiatric registered nurse, Tagean brings a strong clinical foundation and a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health across diverse populations.
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Driven by a passion for reducing stigma surrounding mental health, Tagean is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment where every patient feels heard, respected, and supported.
English
PMHNP-BC
Amy Moran
Amy is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience. She provides comprehensive mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults, treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. Amy has a special interest in working with children and adolescents with ADHD, behavioral issues, and conduct disorders, as well as adults with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders.
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Known for her compassionate and non-judgmental approach, Amy focuses on building trusting relationships that empower individuals to feel heard, safe, and supported. She is committed to helping each person
improve their mental health and overall quality of life.
English
PMHNP-BC
George Cannon
George Cannon is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered mental health care. He is committed to delivering evidence-based, comprehensive treatment plans that honor each patient’s unique background, story, and needs.
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George believes deeply in the importance of culturally sensitive and personalized care. He strives to create a safe, welcoming space where patients feel heard, understood, and supported. His approach is rooted in active listening, collaboration, and genuine respect for every individual he serves.
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George is passionate about learning from each patient encounter and partnering with individuals on their journey toward healing, growth, and emotional well-being.
English
PMHNP-BC
Christine Rutayisire
Christine Rutayisire began her career in 2005 when she earned an undergraduate degree in nursing from the University of Miami. She later obtained a master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Nova Southeastern University. During her 20 years in the field, she has worked in various specialties including psychiatric, emergency, and pediatric healthcare. Christine values cultural diversity and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Rwanda focusing on healthcare infrastructure development and community mental health needs.
Christine is committed to providing clients with a safe, nonjudgmental space to express concerns and address life challenges. As every individual is unique, Christine is dedicated to providing collaborative and patient-tailored care through up-to-date evidence-based practices. She aims to build trusting therapeutic relationships with clients while fostering resilience and coping skills, paving the way to a better quality of life.
English
PMHNP-BC
Sara-Jean Debrosse
Sara is a warm, compassionate, and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to providing high-quality mental health care for individuals across the lifespan. With over 14 years of nursing experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health.
Originally from New York City, Sara has cultivated a broad range of clinical experiences that shape her patient-centered approach. While her primary focus is medication management, she believes in treating the whole person—taking the time to understand each individual’s unique challenges, strengths, and environment. She strives to create a safe and accepting space where patients feel heard, valued, and empowered on their journey to mental wellness.
Sara is passionate about helping others achieve balance and well-being, and she looks forward to partnering with you in your mental health care.
English
PMHNP-BC
Robert Lohlein
Robert earned his undergraduate degrees from the University of Central Florida, and the University of Miami's School of Nursing and Health Sciences. He completed his Masters of Science in Nursing from Florida International University. He has consistently worked with diverse populations throughout his tenure as a nurse, and nurse practitioner. The desire to make meaningful and lasting changes with regards to his patients is his driving force.
English
Spanish
PMHNP-BC, AGNP-C
Rubina Hemani
Rubina Hemani, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner specializing in Adult Psychiatry and Geriatric care. She has 7 years of experience working in psychiatry clinics. She completed her diploma as a Registered Nurse at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. and her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Florida Southern College and her Postgraduate Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health
Disorder from Wilkes University.
Rubina is well-versed in taking care of Adult Patients with mental and physical illnesses. She uses evidence base practice and is able to assess, examine, diagnose, and write focus treatment plans. She is capable of teaching patients and their families about the disease process and involving them in the plan of care. Her goal is to build a
strong connection with her patients and include them in their recovery process in order to achieve the best possible outcome for them. Rubina passion to serve you and your family at large.
English
PMHNP-BC
Nicole Batey
​Nicole is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with a
background in inpatient nursing for mental health and many other areas within the nursing profession. She earned a master’s in nursing from Nova Southeastern University in 2024. Nicole has 20 years of experience in healthcare, providing compassionate, patient-focused, and quality care for her patients.
Nicole enjoys working with patients of all ages, but she has a special interest in working with children suffering from all types of mental disorders. Nicole also has a special interest in psychosis and its causes. She also enjoys learning more about schizophrenia in both children and adults. Nicole is dedicated to helping erase the stigma of mental illness being seen as a weakness in some cultures and not seeing it as a true illness.
English
PMHNP-BC
Marie Del Rio
Marie is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who obtained her master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Marie is equipped to provide comprehensive care to diverse populations. With a deep passion for mental health advocacy and patient-centered care, Marie eagerly anticipates the opportunity to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds. She is committed to providing compassionate and effective treatment to individuals facing mental health challenges.
English
Spanish
Therapy & Counseling
PSY.D
Lourdes Santiago
Lourdes Santiago, Psy.D is a postdoctoral psychologist in Florida. Dr. Santiago earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Carlos Albizu University, San Juan Campus, and completed an internship with the Hispanic population at Gandara Mental Health Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. For 11 years she worked as a therapist and licensed psychologist in Delaware and Florida, providing psychological services for adults and the geriatric population with mental health issues, emotional disturbances related to physical health issues, and facilitate behavioral interventions to assist with the management of chronic health issues.
She provides bilingual (English and Spanish) psychological services to adults and geriatric populations. Dr. Santiago is trained in evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that can help with depression, anxiety disorders, adjustment to trauma, and challenging life transitions. Her approach in therapy is being present with the client and offering strategies they can implement to navigate challenges and celebrate growth in their life.
English
Spanish
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