About Us & Our Team
Behind Every Success is a Team That Sees Beyond Symptoms.


At J. Flowers Health Institute, physicians, clinicians, and specialists unite with a shared purpose: to bring clarity where uncertainty exists, and to translate that clarity into lasting health. Through comprehensive evaluation, we establish an accurate understanding of the whole person—mind, body, and context.
Then, through our personalized wellness programs, we carry that understanding forward into day-to-day care, converting findings into coordinated, individualized support—such as therapeutic structure, integrative health practices, and lifestyle-based interventions—designed to promote stability, restore function, and sustain long-term well-being well beyond the program itself.

Meet Dr. James Flowers
Visionary Founder, Clinician, Thought Leader
Dr. James Flowers founded J. Flowers Health Institute to close a gap in modern healthcare.
Too often, people begin treatment without understanding what drives their condition. And so, he built an evaluation-first model that joins medicine, psychiatry, psychology, and wellness to uncover the source before treatment begins.
He leads by:
- Defining clinical standards for every diagnostic and wellness program.
- Partnering with leading specialists at the Texas Medical Center for complex cases.
- Helping families and referring professionals understand the findings and the recommended path forward.
His high standards guide every clinician, consultation, and outcome.
Clinical Team
Sum of the brightest in the field.
Our team represents the top tier of clinical expertise. Each member brings years of advanced training and insight to one mission: deliver the most comprehensive, collaborative diagnostic and wellness programs processes in the field.
Here’s how we do it:
- Unmatched expertise. Board-certified physicians, doctoral-level psychologists, and integrative health specialists evaluate every dimension of health.
- Precision through collaboration. Every finding—medical, psychological, or lifestyle—flows through a shared lens, leaving no stone unturned.
- Clear communication. We translate complex results into plain language, keeping you informed and engaged at every step.
Together, every member of our clinical team contributes to a single system of excellence. Combining knowledge, compassion, and precision.



Founders
Chief Officers

Robin French
Read Bio: Robin FrenchChief Operating Officer

Claudia Schwarz, LMFT
Read Bio: Claudia Schwarz, LMFTChief Executive Officer
Medical

Catherine Karmel, MD
Read Bio: Catherine Karmel, MDMD – Global Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Shannon Schrader, MD
Read Bio: Shannon Schrader, MDMedical Director

Jonathan Stevens, MD, MPH
Read Bio: Jonathan Stevens, MD, MPHPsychiatric Medical Director

Madalyne Smith, PMHNP-BC
Read Bio: Madalyne Smith, PMHNP-BCDirector of Nursing & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

David Trowbridge, LVN
Read Bio: David Trowbridge, LVNLicensed Vocational Nurse

Karen Hughes, DO
Read Bio: Karen Hughes, DODO – Psychiatrist

Arianne Suarez Lago, MD, CEDS
Read Bio: Arianne Suarez Lago, MD, CEDSChild, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist

Moe Schlachter, MS, RD, CDCES
Read Bio: Moe Schlachter, MS, RD, CDCESNutritionist

Anu Davis, MD
Read Bio: Anu Davis, MDEndocrinologist

David Goldfarb, MD
Read Bio: David Goldfarb, MDUrologist

Catherine Papasakelariou, MD
Read Bio: Catherine Papasakelariou, MDDermatology

Joseph Galati, MD
Read Bio: Joseph Galati, MDHepatology

William S. Gilmer, MD
Read Bio: William S. Gilmer, MDNeurologist

Abraham Thomas, MD
Read Bio: Abraham Thomas, MDInterventional Pain Physician
Clinical Team

Esther Frogel, PhD
Read Bio: Esther Frogel, PhDClinical Psychologist

Kate G. Edwards, PhD
Read Bio: Kate G. Edwards, PhDClinical Psychologist

Todd Corelli, PhD
Read Bio: Todd Corelli, PhDClinical Psychologist

Nikki Garza, LCSW
Read Bio: Nikki Garza, LCSWFamily Therapist

Kevin Randall, LMFT
Read Bio: Kevin Randall, LMFTFamily Therapist

Andrea Battle, LPC-S, SEP
Read Bio: Andrea Battle, LPC-S, SEPSomatic Experiencing Provider

Alexia McClerkin, DC, RN
Read Bio: Alexia McClerkin, DC, RNChiropractor

Selina Hernandez, Ph.D, LPCs
Read Bio: Selina Hernandez, Ph.D, LPCsPrimary Therapist

Ryan Johnson, LCSW-S, LCDC
Read Bio: Ryan Johnson, LCSW-S, LCDCPrimary Therapist

Arti Patel, LCSW-S
Read Bio: Arti Patel, LCSW-SClinical Director

Maggie Chapman, LCSW
Read Bio: Maggie Chapman, LCSWClinical Strategy Manager

Loren Chorn
Read Bio: Loren ChornCase Manager
Admissions Specialist

Allyson Trudgeon
Read Bio: Allyson TrudgeonDirector of Admissions

Olivia Potter
Read Bio: Olivia PotterAdmissions Specialist
Client Experience

Rich Weiland, CRS
Read Bio: Rich Weiland, CRSAdministrative Assistant & Fleet Manager

Andrew Hummel
Read Bio: Andrew HummelClinical Logistics Manager

Lisa Hornsby
Read Bio: Lisa HornsbyDirector of Client Support Services

Brandon Madden
Read Bio: Brandon MaddenSocial Media Director/Executive Assistant

Alyssa Price
Read Bio: Alyssa PriceLunch Program Coordinator

Farida Morsi
Read Bio: Farida MorsiCertified Yoga & Meditation Teacher
Providers

Lizzy Metriyakool
Read Bio: Lizzy MetriyakoolRestorative Movement Instructor

Beata Lundeen
Read Bio: Beata LundeenSpiritual Coach

Pat Kerlin
Read Bio: Pat KerlinSpiritual Coach
Client Liasons

Betsy Willis
Read Bio: Betsy WillisClient Liason

Shalonda Hogg
Read Bio: Shalonda HoggClient Liason

Hunter Price
Read Bio: Hunter PriceClient Liason

Tony Anderson
Read Bio: Tony AndersonClient Liason
Business Development

Johnny Tock
Read Bio: Johnny TockDirector of Global Business Development

Gabriela “Gaby” Deambrosio
Read Bio: Gabriela “Gaby” DeambrosioDirector of Professional Partnerships

Angel Rios
Read Bio: Angel RiosPrivate Client Wellness Alumni Ambassador

Jennifer Hartman
Read Bio: Jennifer HartmanDirector of National Business Development
Expert Perspectives
Talks, Panels, and Clinical Contributions with Our Team

AI Therapy: When the Risks Outweigh the Rewards
Graduation season ushers in a time when parents experience separation anxiety as the family dynamic changes

The Grief that Unites Us: The Aftermath of the Hill Country Floods
Graduation season ushers in a time when parents experience separation anxiety as the family dynamic changes

What to Know About Empty Nest Syndrome
Graduation season ushers in a time when parents experience separation anxiety as the family dynamic changes

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Your path to wellness begins the moment you arrive. From accommodations to scheduling to treatment coordination, a J. Flowers Health Institute professional manages every detail so you can focus entirely on healing.




