Daniel G. Amen, MD’s mission is to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. Dr. Amen is a physician, adult and child psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics with 10 locations across the U.S. Amen Clinics has the world’s largest database of brain scans for psychiatry totaling more than 200,000 SPECT scans on patients from 155 countries.

He is the founder of BrainMD, a fast-growing, science-based nutraceutical company, and Amen University, which has trained thousands of medical and mental health professionals on the methods he has developed. In addition, he has produced 16 national public television shows about the brain and his online videos on brain and mental health have been viewed over 300 million times. Dr. Amen is a 12-time New York Times bestselling author, including Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, The End of Mental Illness, Healing ADD and many more. You, Happier, published March 2022, is also now a national bestseller.

Dr. Nicole Avena completed her PhD in Neuroscience and Psychology from Princeton University, followed by a postdoctoral training fellowship at The Rockefeller University in New York City. She is a research neuroscientist and expert in the fields of nutrition, diet and addiction, with a special focus on nutrition during early life and pregnancy, and women’s health. In addition to over 100 peer-reviewed scholarly publications, Dr. Avena has written several books, including What to Eat When You’re Pregnant, What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler and What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant. She has the #2 most watched TED-ED Health talk, How Sugar Affects Your Brain, with over 11 million views and counting and frequently appears as a science expert in the media, including regular appearances on the Dr. Oz Show, Good Day NY, and The Doctors. 

Dr. Robert Johnson is board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine and has been the Medical Director for Amen Clinics since May 2013.

He ensures our doctors have the supplement line that has the dosing, purity, and bioavailability to maximize clinical benefit, given our value of treating patients as naturally as possible, whenever possible.

His previous roles include Medical Director of Sierra Tucson for 5 years, Senior Medical Director of College Hospital for 10 years, Vice President for Medical Affairs of College Health IPA, and Behavioral Health consultant for public and private mental health organizations.

He’s also a Certified Executive Coach and has worked with leaders in companies such as Rockwell International, Sony, Disney, NBC, and the US Olympic Committee, as well as with members of the clergy and their leadership teams.

Dr. Eboni Cornish is a Brown University graduate and completed her family medicine residency at Georgetown University. As a Howard Hughes Medical Fellow, she conducted translational research at the National Human Genome Research Institute of NIH under the leadership of Dr. Francis Collins, analyzing genetic associations of chronic illnesses. At Amen Clinics, Dr. Cornish specializes in treating chronic conditions such as Lyme Disease, mold illness, and autoimmune diseases among other conditions. . She takes an integrative approach to finding the root cause of a patient's health by evaluating the body's biological systems. Dr. Cornish is a board member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society Educational Foundation and a member of the American College for Advancement in Medicine and the Institute of Functional Medicine. She was awarded Northern Virginia Top Doctor for family practice in 2021 and 2022. Dr. Cornish's passion for integrative/functional medicine and extensive genetic research experience enables her to manage the challenges facing many patients of Amen Clinics.

Tana Amen is a multifaceted health and fitness expert, mentor, motivational speaker, and Vice-President of Amen Clinics, which is the world's leading center for brain health. As a New York Times bestselling author, former neurosurgical ICU trauma nurse, and authentic no-holds-barred approach coach, she has inspired millions with her science-based guidance and effective strategies for a strong mind, body, and spirit. Her latest book, The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child: How Persistence, Grit, and Faith Created a Reluctant Healer, is a source of inspiration and encouragement to those who have experienced trauma. Tana is a second-degree black belt in Kenpo Karate and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Most importantly, she cherishes her marriage to Dr. Daniel Amen, their children, grandchildren, and the valuable time they spend together.

Dr. Shane Creado is a board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician. He completed his residency and sleep medicine fellowship at the University of Wisconsin, earning the graduating resident award for academic achievement. He is the Chairman of Memberships on the Board of Directors of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry and on the registry of Sports Psychiatrists for the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Dr. Creado has clinical experience in various areas, including college mental health, CBT-Insomnia, couples therapy, and regressive hypnosis. He applies his evidence-based approach to help his patients holistically. Dr. Creado hosts the Overcoming Insomnia course and authored Peak Sleep Performance: The Cutting-Edge Sleep Science That Will Guarantee A Competitive Advantage, which debuted as the #1 new release on Amazon in Sports Medicine. In his free time, he enjoys travel, writing, acting, and racquet sports. Follow @peaksleepperformance on Instagram for book updates, free sleep tips, and special offers.

Dr. Melissa Quinn is a double board-certified psychiatrist who helps people heal and become their best selves. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and families using a whole-person and whole-family approach. Dr. Quinn completed her Adult Psychiatry Residency and Internship at the University of Southern California and her Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. She is also board-certified in Integrative and Holistic Medicine and completed a fellowship in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) through Duke University. Dr. Quinn specializes in working with patients with ADHD, developmental and intellectual delays, anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and mood disorders. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, spin classes, walking her dogs, cooking, and traveling.

Dr. Jay Faber is a clinical, forensic, child and adult psychiatrist at Amen Clinics. He has over 20 years of experience in Psychiatry and Pharmacological Management. He is the President of BrainSource, an organization that teaches adolescents how to build successful lives. He served as Vice President and Medical Director at ValueOptions, Public Service Division, serving 1.1 million members. Dr. Faber is also a double board-certified physician in Child/Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and board-certified in Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine. His book, Escape: Rehab Your Brain To Stay Out of The Legal System, focuses on five areas to help individuals who have been incarcerated to never return to that system again. Dr. Faber received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology at the University of St. Thomas and an MD from the University of Minnesota.