About Us
Nervana Medical was founded in 2022 by Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Cassandra (Cassie) Debenham. Cassie has over 15 years of experience in health care, primarily in intensive care medicine. She left in 2021, mentally and physically burned out after nearly 2 years of working in the COVID ICU.
our story
Nervana Medical was founded in 2022 by Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Cassandra (Cassie) Debenham. Cassie has over 15 years of experience in health care, primarily in intensive care medicine. She left in 2021, mentally and physically burned out after nearly 2 years of working in the COVID ICU.
Her heart has always been in medicine and her primary focus has and always will be, to do what’s right and best for the patient. She believes that what is best for the patient, requires a depth of understanding of each patient and their own specific health goals, concerns, limitations/strengths and weaknesses.
After working in the outpatient world the last few years, she began to find a bigger meaning and purpose for Nervana; a more meaningful healthcare experience for not only the patient but for the provider as well. No provider wants to be rushed in and out of rooms with back to back schedules and limited time to spend with the client to fully appreciate and understand them individually. Nervana strives to give this back to both the patients and the providers and we can only hope to be apart a transformation for the better in healthcare as a whole.
OUR MISSION
Traditional medicine and complementary/holistic therapies have seemed to stay their own entities with little success of integrating the two. We believe that a persons’ health and wellness is most successful with a combination of approaches and that a multi-modality, multi-disciplinary, individualized approach is what serves patients the best overall result.
We strive to incorporate our clients into the development of their plan for highest compliance and overall longevity of success while maintaining expectations and overall patient accountability.
We take the time to thoroughly explain and educate our clients and provide them with the necessary information for them to make their own informed decisions pertaining to their health; because at the end of the day, it’s their life and their decisions; and it is an honor to be given the opportunity to be apart of it and help them live their “best life”.
OUR TEAM
Our team is comprised of some of the best traditional medicine providers in the state with backgrounds in intensive care, emergency care, cardiology, thoracic surgery, flight medicine, and more!
Cassie (Cassandra)
Owner & Founder Medical Director, ACNP-BC
Cassie offers all services at Nervana but primarily stays busy with Ketamine Infusions. She still works once a month in critical care medicine because her “brain missed it”.
Niki
np, ut
2016 IHC NP of the year/Clinical Excellence Award While she’s typically busy saving lives in the ICU, Niki finds pleasure in helping you reach your weight loss goals with our weight loss program.
Nate
PA, UT
Nate spends his time dealing with hospitalized cardiac patients but finds a good balance in helping you live your best life with BHRT, Weight Loss, Cannabis and Orthopedic PRP Injections.
Wendy
NP, SLC, UT
From ICU to ER, you’ll be in good hands with Wendy! With over a decade of experience in healthcare, she is here to help you lose weight with Nervana! Oh and if being a mama on top of all of that isn’t enough, you can also find her as an assistant professor at the University of Utah.
Judy
NP, UT + CO
Judy met Cassie working in Cardiothoracic surgery; but has practiced everywhere from BD Medical to Neurosurgery. She offers weight loss and IV services and also takes care of our Colorado patients!
Meg
NP, UT
Meg Randle has been a nurse practitioner for over 17 years with hospice and palliative care experience and 3 years of ketamine depression treatment experience. Meg enjoys being part of a robust medical interdisciplinary support team and is glad to be apart of the Nervana Medical Clinic.
Breanne
MS, RDN (Registered Dietician Nutritionist)
Breanne earned a BS in Biology and Sociology from Westminster College and went on to receive a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Sports Dietetics from the University of Utah. She is licensed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Breanne works hard to teach the science of food and how our bodies use nutrients as fuel to achieve optimal performance.
Cory
MS, CMHC
Cory is a trauma specialist and psychedelic assisted psychotherapist. Cory brings a depth of experience in working with clients who have significant trauma and/or addiction concerns. She is trained in multiple modalities including EMDR, Brain Spotting, CPT, and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy). Cory integrates these specialties into the ketam
Kim
RN, SLC, UT
Graduated with RN in 2014 Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Utah nursing in 2017 Kim’s attention to detail is where artistry and precision unite. Addressing each client as a whole she takes the time to attend to your concerns with guidance to enhance your natural beauty while bringing anti-aging and health related results to reality.
Victoria
RN, Aesthetic RN Injector
Victoria is a highly experienced registered nurse with over nine years of expertise. She is dedicated to delivering naturally beautiful results. After specializing in burn trauma for seven years, she transitioned to become an aesthetic nurse injector in 2020.
Emmy
RN, Page, AZ
When she’s not in the air working as a flight nurse, Emmy serves our Arizona clients with all things aesthetics and IV’s!
Rylie Jackson
Esthetician/Receptionist
Rylie is from Cottonwood Heights, Utah. She has been a Licensed Master Esthetician and a Licensed Esthetics Instructor since January 2024. Rylie is passionate about sharing her knowledge on esthetic treatments, products, and more with all who cross her path. She is passionate about educating others on esthetic treatments, skincare products, and overall skin health. Rylie takes a holistic approach to her treatments to ensure clients are living with their best skin. On her days off, Rylie enjoys playing with her dog Peanut, reading romance and fantasy books, and spending time with her family and friends.
Melissa
Receptionist
Tayler
Marketing/ Public Relations
I have been racing motocross for the past 17 years, it was my whole entire life and still is. Throughout my career I managed to achieve 52 national championships, 3 being at Loretta Lynn’s. At age 15 I was the first girl to be signed onto the KTM Orange Brigade team, shortly after that I raced Monster cup in the supermini Allstate making my debut for the KTM team.