Leadership
Meet the Team
A diverse team bringing together expertise in medicine, hospitality, technology, and business to create something truly transformational.
Leadership
Founders
Founder & CEO
Nicholas Courchesne
Visionary leader and master relationship builder driving Epic Center's mission forward. A natural connector with deep networks across industries, Nicholas brings strategic vision and heartfelt purpose to every partnership and stakeholder relationship.
Background
- Deep networks across wellness and hospitality industries
- Proven track record building strategic partnerships
- Personal transformation through plant medicine
- Passionate advocate for accessible healing
Co-Founder & COO
Jason Sparks
Seasoned hospitality executive bringing operational excellence and guest experience mastery to Epic Center. Jason combines analytical rigor with hands-on leadership to ensure world-class operations and exceptional guest experiences.
Background
- Extensive luxury resort operations experience
- Expert in guest experience optimization
- Strong operational and analytical skills
- Committed to service excellence
Core Team
Leadership Team
Industry experts driving our mission forward
Dan Lawless
Technical Lead & Solution Architect
Technology Strategy
Seasoned full-stack developer with over 20 years of experience building and scaling technical foundations. Dan architects both internal and external technologies, bringing visionary tech leadership to Epic Center.
Dr. Mariana Hoyo
Chief Medical Officer
Medical & Integration
General Physician from Universidad Anáhuac México Norte with a Master's in Healthcare Management. Certified in Medicinal Cannabis and ThetaHealing, she provides holistic care for physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Eyob Mebrahtu
Head of Marketing
Growth & Brand
Marketing leader bringing expertise in luxury wellness and transformation brands. Dedicated to cultivating meaningful client connections and ensuring exceptional experiences throughout their transformation journey.
Julien Leblanc
Medicine Advocate
Outreach & Promotion
Professional MMA fighter and passionate advocate for plant medicine as a healing and performance tool. Julien brings visibility and authentic testimony to the transformative power of these treatments.
Opportunities
Key Roles Needed
Positions we're actively filling to complete our team
Clinical Operations
Director of Nursing
Medical Oversight
RN with experience in critical care and patient monitoring protocols.
Patient Support
Integration Coaches
Therapeutic Integration
Trained coaches to guide guests through pre and post-treatment integration.
General Counsel
Legal Counsel
Healthcare Regulatory
Attorney specializing in healthcare compliance and international medical regulations.
Key Hires Roadmap
Critical positions to be filled before launch
| Role | Target Hire | Priority | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | Q2 2026 | Critical | Searching |
| Integration Coaches (3) | Q3 2026 | Medium | Pipeline |
| Legal Counsel | Q4 2026 | Medium | Pipeline |
Our Philosophy
"We believe that healing is possible for everyone. Our role is to create the conditions—medical, psychological, and environmental—where transformation can occur."
Excellence
Medical-grade standards in everything we do
Evidence-Based
Protocols grounded in clinical research
Accessibility
Making transformational healing available
Join Our Mission
We're looking for passionate individuals who want to be part of the future of mental health treatment. If you have expertise in medicine, psychology, hospitality, or operations, we'd love to hear from you.