Elizabeth Cooke

Elizabeth moved to New York City from Denver Colorado in 1984 where she pursued an education and career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She maintained a Private Practice as a Psychotherapist in the City while furthering her interest in Community-Based Program Design and Development. Ms. Cooke designed and directed a mental health clinic, a year-round after-school program, and ultimately a school.

Elizabeth returned to Denver in 2010 to invest in Real Estate. In 2012 she founded ELCO Investments, Inc., a Real Estate Investment Company.

Elizabeth entered the cannabis space in 2011 when she founded Natural Selection, a vertically integrated medical marijuana business. In 2015 she co-founded Coda Signature, an adult use cannabis edible manufacturing company in Colorado.

Elizabeth left her operational role at Coda Signature in 2019 and began to research functional and psilocybin mushrooms. Her background as an LCSW and her post-masters training as a psychotherapist,
informed her decision to open a licensed natural medicine healing center, The Center Origin.

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​Elizabeth lived abroad in France and Spain each for one year while studying the languages and living in the local community. She continues to enjoy languages and maintains conversational fluency.​​​​​​​​​​​

Sue Covington M.S., PA-C, NMCF

Sue is a Colorado native where she obtained her Masters Degree in Medical Science at the

University of Colorado Health Science Center. She completed the Physician Assistant

Program in 1988 and has worked in all settings of medicine including ambulatory care,

hospital and emergency settings and most recently, a non-profit community health Center

where she was Clinical Director overseeing clinic operations for 14 years. Sue has

experience in community mental health where she has managed treatment plans of

medication management and therapy for many socially and emotionally complex patients.

She entered the Integrative Psychiatry Institute last year and completed the training and

practicum for psychedelic assisted therapy obtaining the DORA license of Clinical

Facilitator.

Sue has extensive knowledge of medication management in the treatment of mental health

conditions and has been an advocate of an integrative approach to wellness. Sue believes

in the healing intelligence of natural medicine and will be key in healing an ailing world.

She is also an artist and feels a strong pull to work with creativity in approaching

challenging emotions and expressing joy.

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Jewel Lauer, NMF

I am a Licensed Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Facilitator, dedicated to supporting individuals through transformational journeys of healing and self-discovery. My approach is compassionate, grounded, and deeply respectful of each person’s unique inner intelligence.  

In addition to my psilocybin assisted therapy certification training through Fluence and Colorado licensure in psilocybin facilitation work, I am a certified Life and Spiritual Coach with over 3 decades of experience working with clients in private practice.

My Training Includes:

• Ordained Interfaith Minister through One Spirit Interfaith Seminary (NYC), with a focus on the world’s mystical traditions

• Two-year spiritual mentorship training with Buddhist scholar and teacher Peter Fenner in non-dual spiritual inquiry

• Meditation retreats with Adyashanti, a non-dual spiritual teacher

• Four years of practitioner training with Japanese master Mary Burmeister in the healing art of Jin Shin Jyutsu, with additional Reiki Level I & II training

• Trained extensively in Shamanic journeying & healing with world-renowned teacher Sandra Ingerman

• End-of-life and bereavement care training through TRU Community Care Hospice

• Life and Spiritual Coach certification training through the Life Purpose Institute

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I specialize in helping people navigate life transitions, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and align with their deepest values and purpose. My work is rooted in presence, deep listening, and a trust in the innate intelligence of the human spirit, mind, and body.

Dr. Dara Cunningham, PhD, NMCFIT

Cognitive Scientist | Psychedelic Facilitator | Brain Health Coach | Therapeutic Designer

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Dr. Dara Cunningham is a Cognitive Scientist and dual PhD in Cognitive Science and Architecture from the University of Colorado.

As a certified psychedelic facilitator through the NMHA program with Medicinal Mindfulness and a graduate student in Mindfulness and Transpersonal Counseling at Naropa University, she brings a deeply integrative and evidence-based approach to mental wellness and transformation.

Her work bridges neuroscience, mindfulness, somatic practices, and psychodynamic theory, creating a multidimensional space for healing.

As a brain health coach and experienced guide in both micro and macrodosing journeys, Dr. Cunningham supports clients in navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, midlife transitions, and cognitive aging with warmth and scientific precision.

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In addition to her facilitation practice, Dr. Cunningham is a therapeutic designer, crafting physical and sensory environments that enhance mental health, emotional regulation, and the psychedelic journey itself. Her design work is informed by both her architectural training and cognitive science expertise, intentionally shaping settings that foster safety, insight, and integration.

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Motivated by personal experience, including her own recovery from depression and her family's journey with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, Dr. Cunningham is passionate about brain health, neuroplasticity, and the role of psychedelics in preventing neurodegenerative diseases. She works with individuals and groups in retreat settings and therapeutic centers, creating spaces where science and soul meet in the service of growth.

Becca Meyer, Psy. D., NMCFIT

Becca is a licensed Psychologist in Illinois and Colorado with nearly two decades of clinical experience.  She earned her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and completed her doctoral training at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology.  She is certified in psychedelic-assisted therapy through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and continues to deepen her understanding in the field.

Becca maintains her private practice on Chicago’s north shore and travels to Colorado to facilitate natural-medicine sessions.  In both settings, she supports clients’ pursuit of vitality, meaning, and joy.  She especially enjoys helping clients who feel stuck and are ready for significant change.  Her psychedelic practice focuses on thoughtful preparation, creating and maintaining a space for the journey, and purposeful reintegration.  She is passionate about consciousness exploration and open to mysteries of the unknown.

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Jeffery Schaich

Jeff graduated from the VCU Brand Center in Richmond, VA and worked in various Advertising and Design agencies through the 90s until being recruited by a growing Design firm in Boulder, CO. It

was not a hard decision to make since he had a real love for the Rocky Mountains, snowboarding and mountain biking.

After four good years with the Zeitgeist Agency in Boulder, Jeff started his own Design Studio and has been creating Branding, Advertising and Graphic Design for burgeoning companies around

the country for the past 25 years.

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One well known Brand that Mr. Schaich developed is crocs shoes. Rebranding the company in 2006 and creating the international look for the customer facing marketing collateral and in-store

experiences for the fast growing lifestyle company.

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Some of his work through the years caught the attention of some major design magazines being featured in Communication Arts, PRINT and HOW magazines.​​​​​​​​​​​

Theresa Cuttitta

Theresa Cuttitta, MBA, is a results-driven marketing leader with a strong background in advertising, social media, and digital strategy. Known for executing high-impact campaigns that fuel business growth, she combines creative content development with strategic planning to deliver measurable results.

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She brings proven expertise in lead generation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration through her work with The Field Marketing. Theresa is especially skilled in leveraging social media and integrated digital marketing to boost brand visibility and engagement. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for innovation, she thrives in fast-paced environments and consistently aligns marketing efforts with business objectives.​

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Check out The Field Marketing at:​

https://thefieldinc.com/

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Henry Weigel, LMH

Born in New York, Henry moved to Colorado to attend the University of Denver, where the mountains, open skies, and deep sense of connection to nature quickly won him over. He was equally drawn to Colorado’s supportive culture around psychedelic medicine, finding it aligned with both his personal passion and professional goals.

Currently, Henry serves as Lab Manager at the University of Denver’s Psyche Lab, where he studies the effects and potential of psychedelics while pursuing his degree in Psychology with a concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience.

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At The Center Origin, Henry helps guide clients through their experience with warmth, clarity, and attention to detail. He answers questions, coordinates office logistics, and ensures each step of the process feels seamless and supportive. His approach is grounded in a deep respect for the transformative potential of this work.

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Henry’s path blends scientific rigor with a heartfelt belief in the human capacity for growth and healing. His work in research allows him to stay up to date on emerging science, while his day-to-day role offers him the privilege of connecting directly with individuals on their journeys. Whether in the lab or at the Center, Henry holds space for exploration, discovery, and meaningful connection.