Steven Gittelman, PMHNP treats ages 13 and up
Steve Gittelman, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Co-Founder and Clinical Director
Steve Gittelman is the co-owner and Clinic Director of Rocky Mountain Mind and Body. Steve is a double board Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 44 years of direct patient healthcare experience.
His clinical expertise encompasses pediatric, cardiovascular, neurosurgical, trauma, obstetrical, and psychiatric patients. He has extensive Ketamine administration experience in practice settings that span Level 1 trauma centers, rural critical access hospitals, large regional hospitals, out-patient surgery centers, flight nursing, and office-based healthcare settings along with his own Ketamine clinic. His clinical experience exceeds 86,000 hours of patient care.
Steve’s unmatched expertise in in direct patient care in combined with his expertise in prescribing and administering Ketamine for mood and chronic pain establishes him as a leading expert in providing the safest Ketamine treatment in Colorado.
Sara Palecki, Director of Patient Care and Certified Psychedelic Integration Guide
Sara comes from a diverse background in health and wellness. Her career spans behavioral health, certified addiction counseling, certified psychedelic guiding, integration coaching, trauma-informed yoga therapy, as well as meditation guidance. She has over 16 years of experience in the healing arts.
Sara’s professional journey is distinguished by personally preparing and guiding over 1200 unique individuals in over 2900 Ketamine treatments. This equates to more than 3900 hours of direct psychedelic therapeutic experience just in Ketamine therapy alone.
Sara’s considerable experience with direct patient contact in both private and group psychedelic therapies is profoundly enriched by her dedicated application of yoga Nidra and meditation principles in therapeutic settings. Incorporating yoga and meditation principles into her psychedelic therapy work, Sara has harnessed the power of these practices to create profound and enhanced journeys. Sara is also attending the prestigious Naropa University in the Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies program to widen her already extensive knowledge in the psychedelic therapeutic world.
As the Director of Patient Care and primary Certified Psychedelic Guide at Rocky Mountain Mind and Body, Sara uses her natural skills of compassion, empathy, and kindness to lead patients into a safe space where they can surrender to the psychedelic experience. She believes there is always room for hope and each person’s story matters.
When Sara is not busy educating, preparing and guiding patients through their own healing journeys, holding sacred space in group healing processes, and teaching yoga/meditation, she loves to laugh, explore nature, travel, and most of all, spend time with her family.
Ramona Clark, Certified Psychedelic Integration Guide
Ramona Clark is a Certified Psychedelic Guide with extensive expertise in Psilocybin, Cannabis, and Ketamine therapies. Known for her compassionate and steady presence, Ramona is dedicated to guiding individuals through challenging emotions and past traumas, creating a space where you can explore your inner world with curiosity and courage. Her approach transforms these explorations into new perspectives and pathways for growth.
At Rocky Mountain Mind and Body, Ramona fosters a safe, supportive environment, centered on deep listening and harm reduction practices. With a commitment to ensuring your journey is both safe and judgment-free, she has personally guided over 850 unique Ketamine treatments, amounting to more than 1,000 hours of psychedelic guidance in Ketamine alone.
Ramona’s dedication to integrating psychedelic experiences into everyday life supports your healing and personal growth. She continuously expands her knowledge through ongoing education and training in the field of psychedelics, enhancing her ability to offer personalized guidance, integration, and care to every person she helps.
With 59 years of life experience, Ramona brings a nurturing, protective nature and a strong sense of integrity and wonder to her practice. Outside of her guiding role, she enjoys traveling, biking, and paddle boarding, reflecting her deep appreciation for life’s adventures.
Anya Roth, Patient Care Coordinator
Porter Berryman, Co-Founder and CEO
Porter Berryman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Rocky Mountain Mind and Body. She is also a passionate advocate of Ketamine Infusion Therapy due to her life-long struggle with anxiety and depression. As Porter likes to say..."I am you!" After her first Ketamine Infusion, she felt a level of relief not experienced in decades. When her partner Steve planted the seed to start a new Ketamine Clinic In the Denver area, she did not hesitate. She shares a profound understanding with all who struggle with these debilitating disorders.
Porter not only handles the clinic business, she talks with our patients and helps many deal with the emotions and anxieties felt when contemplating this unique therapy. She can relate to that fear, excitement, and hopefulness a possible effective treatment can bring and is able to educate and reassure them and help them take that next step to relief.
The Team
Steve Gittelman, Sara Palecki, Ramona Clark, Porter Berryman, and Anya Roth