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
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Robbin Mooney, CRS
Read Bio: Robbin Mooney, CRSCo-Founder
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Michael Beard
Read Bio: Michael BeardCo-Founder
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James S. Flowers Ph.D., CSAT, LPC-S
Read Bio: James S. Flowers Ph.D., CSAT, LPC-SVisionary Founder
Chief Officers
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Robin French
Read Bio: Robin FrenchChief Operating Officer
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Claudia Schwarz, LMFT
Read Bio: Claudia Schwarz, LMFTChief Executive Officer
Medical
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Catherine Karmel, MD
Read Bio: Catherine Karmel, MDMD – Global Obstetrician-Gynecologist
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Shannon Schrader, MD
Read Bio: Shannon Schrader, MDMedical Director
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Jonathan Stevens, MD, MPH
Read Bio: Jonathan Stevens, MD, MPHPsychiatric Medical Director
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Madalyne Smith, PMHNP-BC
Read Bio: Madalyne Smith, PMHNP-BCDirector of Nursing & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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David Trowbridge, LVN
Read Bio: David Trowbridge, LVNLicensed Vocational Nurse
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Karen Hughes, DO
Read Bio: Karen Hughes, DODO – Psychiatrist
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Arianne Suarez Lago, MD, CEDS
Read Bio: Arianne Suarez Lago, MD, CEDSChild, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
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Moe Schlachter, MS, RD, CDCES
Read Bio: Moe Schlachter, MS, RD, CDCESNutritionist
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Don Grant, Ph.D., MA, MFA, DAC, SUDCC IV
Read Bio: Don Grant, Ph.D., MA, MFA, DAC, SUDCC IVPsychologist
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Anu Davis, MD
Read Bio: Anu Davis, MDEndocrinologist
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David Goldfarb, MD
Read Bio: David Goldfarb, MDUrologist
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Catherine Papasakelariou, MD
Read Bio: Catherine Papasakelariou, MDDermatology
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Joseph Galati, MD
Read Bio: Joseph Galati, MDHepatology
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William S. Gilmer, MD
Read Bio: William S. Gilmer, MDNeurologist
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Abraham Thomas, MD
Read Bio: Abraham Thomas, MDInterventional Pain Physician
Clinical Team
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Esther Frogel, PhD
Read Bio: Esther Frogel, PhDClinical Psychologist
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Kate G. Edwards, PhD
Read Bio: Kate G. Edwards, PhDClinical Psychologist
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Todd Corelli, PhD
Read Bio: Todd Corelli, PhDClinical Psychologist
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Nikki Garza, LCSW
Read Bio: Nikki Garza, LCSWFamily Therapist
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Kevin Randall, LMFT
Read Bio: Kevin Randall, LMFTFamily Therapist
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Andrea Battle, LPC-S, SEP
Read Bio: Andrea Battle, LPC-S, SEPSomatic Experiencing Provider
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Alexia McClerkin, DC, RN
Read Bio: Alexia McClerkin, DC, RNChiropractor
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Selina Hernandez, Ph.D, LPCs
Read Bio: Selina Hernandez, Ph.D, LPCsPrimary Therapist
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Ryan Johnson, LCSW-S, LCDC
Read Bio: Ryan Johnson, LCSW-S, LCDCPrimary Therapist
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Arti Patel, LCSW-S
Read Bio: Arti Patel, LCSW-SClinical Director
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Maggie Chapman, LCSW
Read Bio: Maggie Chapman, LCSWClinical Strategy Manager
Admissions Specialist
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Olivia Potter
Read Bio: Olivia PotterAdmissions Specialist
Client Experience
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Rich Weiland, CRS
Read Bio: Rich Weiland, CRSAdministrative Assistant & Fleet Manager
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Andrew Hummel
Read Bio: Andrew HummelClinical Logistics Manager
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Lisa Hornsby
Read Bio: Lisa HornsbyDirector of Client Support Services
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Brandon Madden
Read Bio: Brandon MaddenSocial Media Director/Executive Assistant
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Alyssa Price
Read Bio: Alyssa PriceLunch Program Coordinator
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Farida Morsi
Read Bio: Farida MorsiCertified Yoga & Meditation Teacher
Providers
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Lizzy Metriyakool
Read Bio: Lizzy MetriyakoolRestorative Movement Instructor
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Beata Lundeen
Read Bio: Beata LundeenSpiritual Coach
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Pat Kerlin
Read Bio: Pat KerlinSpiritual Coach
Client Liasons
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Betsy Willis
Read Bio: Betsy WillisClient Liason
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Shalonda Hogg
Read Bio: Shalonda HoggClient Liason
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Hunter Price
Read Bio: Hunter PriceClient Liason
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Tony Anderson
Read Bio: Tony AndersonClient Liason
Business Development
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Johnny Tock
Read Bio: Johnny TockDirector of Global Business Development
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Gabriela “Gaby” Deambrosio
Read Bio: Gabriela “Gaby” DeambrosioDirector of Professional Partnerships
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Angel Rios
Read Bio: Angel RiosPrivate Client Wellness Alumni Ambassador
Expert Perspectives
Talks, Panels, and Clinical Contributions with Our Team
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AI Therapy: When the Risks Outweigh the Rewards
Graduation season ushers in a time when parents experience separation anxiety as the family dynamic changes
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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
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What to Know About Empty Nest Syndrome
Graduation season ushers in a time when parents experience separation anxiety as the family dynamic changes

Continue Learning
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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.

