Your Healing Journey is Our Mission 

Leila-Scott M. Price MAOM, L.Ac.

Leila-Scott, Co-Founder & Owner of The Center for Healing Arts & Sciences, holds a Masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, a degree in Human Organizational Development with a focus on the psychology of leadership from Vanderbilt University, and certification in Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI). TBRI is an attachment-based, relationship-oriented, trauma-informed approach to human growth and development, which allows Leila-Scott to meet her patient’s emotional needs as they arise during acupuncture sessions, groups, and retreats.

Leila-Scott is also trained as a gender equity & reconciliation facilitator with Gender Equity & Reconciliation International. Many years ago, her journey led her down a path toward deep understanding of masculinity and femininity - both as they pertain to the genders (socially, spiritually, sexually, in partnership dynamics, etc.) as well as how they appear irrespective of gender (aspects of masculine/feminine energies which do not discriminate based upon gender and even have no relationship whatsoever to gender). This adventure had already begun with the foundational “Yin (typically understood as feminine) & Yang (typically understood as masculine)” approach to understanding nature within the Chinese medical model as well as the Tao, but took her to texts diving into pre-antiquity historical & archaeological findings, quantum physics, mysticism & spirituality, embryology, zoology, sociology, and much more. Attempting a full understanding of these aspects has become a full-time spiritual practice for Leila-Scott, who calls herself a devoted student of Life and the nature of Nature. She is currently developing a curriculum in an attempt to share her findings and help others find understanding themselves.

Additionally, she has completed multiple long-form yoga trainings which deeply explore the anatomy of mind, body, spirit relationship and also holds an International Culinary & Hospitality diploma from Le Cordon Bleu, Paris & London. Her yoga experience allows her to invite her patients to move in a way that meets them where they are mentally and physically and her culinary degree informs her ability to demystify holistic nutrition & food prep for her patients. Leila-Scott feels strongly that medicine, movement & meals are three things that should further our wellbeing, not make us feel worse.

She leads women’s support groups and retreats, and spear-heads the food therapy & movement components of the practice ~ as well as our product development and strategic brand collaborations. Leila-Scott M. Price has been featured in PaperCity Magazine, going into depth about her services and what they have taught her in the process, and was honored to be visited a second time by PaperCity featuring a video recorded interview. She has also been featured in the Houston Chronicle to discuss auricular acupuncture and ear seeds, ShoutOut Houston for her spiritual approach to mothering and being a business owner, and The Pillars Magazine of Episcopal High School featuring The Center for HAS.

John W. Price PhD, LPC

John W Price is a depth-psychotherapist, educator, perpetual student, and former professional musician who co-founded The Center for Healing Arts and Sciences. His unique journey began in the world of music, touring nationally and navigating the exhilarating highs and chaotic lows of life as an artist. This path took a significant turn with the birth of his son, a transformative event that steered him toward the academic study of psychology, where he found a way to merge his profound interests in human nature, philosophy, art, and spirituality. John's academic pursuits culminated in a Doctorate in Jungian Psychology, where he blended his personal experiences as a musician with his expertise in depth psychology. His dissertation explored fame as a symbol for understanding the process of individuation, a psychological principle that Carl Jung described as the ultimate goal of human life.

John currently contributes his expertise to the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, a renowned center for humanistic studies, where he teaches courses such as "The Psychology of Shadow and Fame" and "Ecstatic Experience, Music, & Jung’s Red Book." He also serves as President of the Board at the Jung Center of Houston, a non-profit institution dedicated to studying psychology, spirituality, arts, and humanities, where he facilitates classes on topics ranging from "The Psychology of Projection" and "Explorations of Consciousness" to "The Mystic William Blake" and "The Origin of Satan." John's work emphasizes exploring the unconscious mind through depth psychology, ecstatic experiences, ancient religions, and the arts as tools for accessing the uncharted territories of the human psyche. His teachings seek to bridge ancient wisdom with modern contexts, drawing deeply on esoteric traditions such as Hermeticism, an integrative approach to healing attributed to Hermes Trismegistus that John incorporates into his psychotherapeutic practice. Through his popular podcast, "The Sacred Speaks," John continues to explore themes of antiquity, depth psychology, and the emergent field of psychedelics, engaging thought-leaders and practitioners in enlightening conversations about the transformative power of personal narratives. His belief in the power of storytelling underpins both his podcast and clinical work, reflecting his conviction that unraveling one's story can lead to profound personal growth. Together with his wife, Leila-Scott Price, John co-founded The Center for Healing Arts and Sciences, an integrative wellness clinic offering a variety of therapies and educational resources that embody his belief in the importance of community and interpersonal connection for growth and healing. Despite his many roles, John holds his family close to his heart, cherishing his most important identities as a father, husband, and seeker. His current projects, which include the ongoing work at The Center, the development of his podcast, and authoring a forthcoming book, aim to deepen individuals' understanding of spiritually and healing. John aspires to guide people in recognizing and reinterpreting their personal pillars, fostering a more conscious, authentic, and integrated existence.

Angeles Araujo, MS, LPC

(pronounced an-HA-les)

Angeles Araujo is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling who works with adolescents and older children ages 11 and up. She takes a person-centered, integrative approach to therapy, prioritizing a supportive and collaborative relationship where clients feel seen, heard, and respected. Angeles believes meaningful change happens when young people feel safe enough to show up as they are.

She has worked with adolescents and families since the beginning of her graduate training and brings experience supporting youth through everyday challenges at home, school, and in relationships. Her work often focuses on concerns such as anxiety, big emotions, self-esteem, identity development, peer relationships, family dynamics, and life transitions.

Angeles approaches therapy through a strengths-based and trauma-informed lens. She is intentional about not pathologizing her clients’ experiences and views anxiety, depression, and many behaviors as meaningful responses shaped by a need for safety, connection, and understanding. She collaborates with clients to gently explore their experiences, build insight, and develop coping strategies at a pace that feels supportive and manageable.

As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, Angeles has experience working with individuals and families navigating bicultural identities and understands how balancing multiple cultures and expectations can impact relationships, communication, and emotional well-being. She values collaboration with caregivers when appropriate and supports families in strengthening understanding and connection.

Miljana (Mina) Bajic, LCSW

Mina’s main professional interest and passion is insight-based psychology and existential psychodynamic therapy. She studied and practiced clinical psychology in Belgrade, Serbia for 15 years where she also received intensive training in psychodynamic therapy and worked with individuals, families, and groups. Since moving to Houston 12 years ago, Mina completed her graduate degree at the University of Houston, where she practiced therapy mostly with people suffering from trauma, anxiety, and grief. She taught courses to graduate students at the University of Houston on Spirituality and Aging, Group therapy, Grief/Bereavement therapy and Research Methodology.

Mina’s deep dedication to the understanding and acceptance of the most diverse human existential experiences and challenges has led her to explore a wide array of aspects and sources of knowledge both scientific (evidence-based), but also those stemming from the creative processes of making music, literature, film, and art. Her basic belief is that ultimate healing and balance comes from the inward, often unpleasant, but deeply rewarding journey into ourselves that incorporates our habits and thoughts, but also our physical existence, emotional dynamic and spiritual needs and values. Mina’s goal as a therapist is to be a reliable, trusted companion in this journey of self-exploration and self-acceptance.

Robyn Brush, LAc

Robyn Brush, LAc is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist certified by the NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) and the Texas Medical Board, and a certified practitioner of Asian bodywork therapies (AOBTA-CP). She is a current doctoral candidate of Pacific College of Health and Science.

Robyn received her Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology and Gender Studies from Indiana University, and spent her first career in the field of social work, as a behavioral health case manager. It was through her own personal healing journey that she discovered and fell in love with acupuncture and herbalism and decided to uproot from the Midwest to Austin, TX to earn her Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine.

Robyn takes a personalized approach with each patient, combining acupuncture, herbal medicine, bodywork, and lifestyle evaluations to help them achieve optimal health. She is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their well-being through the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine and self-care practices.

Robyn has experience in treating a wide range of health conditions with particular interest in musculoskeletal pain conditions, women’s health concerns, fertility and assisted reproductive therapy support, and oncology acupuncture. She applies an individually tailored approach, using acupuncture, electroacupuncture, bodywork, herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine food therapy, and lifestyle evaluation to empower her patients to reach their health goals and feel their best. She places a strong emphasis on evidence-based and person-centered care.

Robyn has completed additional training on the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries using orthopedic acupuncture and bodywork techniques, male and female fertility and assisted reproductive therapy support, facial rejuvenation acupuncture and cosmetic microneedling, and she has completed oncology acupuncture training through Memorial Sloan Kettering and M.D. Anderson.

When not treating patients and studying for her doctorate, Robyn loves learning and experimenting with new healthy recipes, meal prepping, and spending time outdoors exploring Houston’s city parks.

Stephanie Greco, C-IAYT

Stephanie Greco, C-IAYT, is a yoga therapist that received her certification through Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. In addition, she is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor with additional training in Tantra Yoga. She joins us after over a decade of teaching in the Los Angeles area. Stephanie is an advocate for integrative healing with a focus on somatic movement, breathwork and mindfulness practices. She has worked with clients of all ages addressing acute and chronic pain, sleep disorders, stress management, mental health, and a variety of other conditions. Stephanie aims to create a safe space for clients to explore, integrate and embody the tools and techniques of yoga therapy to bring about greater harmony and alignment in their own lives. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys exploring her new city, spending quality time with her partner and doting over her two cats.

Brandi Khan

Brandi Khan is a Mental Wellness Coach for adolescents and teens, where she supports young people in building resilience, self-awareness, and emotional well-being. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Psychology, with a focus on Child and Adolescent Development.

As a certified Parenting Coach through the Jai Institute of Parenting, Brandi is passionate about empowering parents to nurture thriving family dynamics. She brings her expertise to a broader audience every week as the host of “Stellar Parenting with Brandi” on A1R Psychic Radio. Brandi brings extensive training in holistic healing, serving as a Reiki Master since 2012. She is also an Intuitive Astrologer, blending cosmic insight with energetic awareness to guide her clients. Additionally, she is certified in Hypnosis and as a Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner, using these modalities to help individuals release blocks, transform patterns, and align with their highest potential.

She has been a featured guest on Hay House Radio with one of her mentors, James Van Praagh, and is a contributing author in Signs and Synchronicities, When Angels Speak, and The Last Breath. Additionally, her writing has been featured in The Evolving Astrologer and The Gifted Mystic magazines.

Teaching is Brandi‘s true passion. With over 15 years of experience as a homeschooling mom, she has developed a strong focus on helping others expand their knowledge and skills. She offers training in Reiki, Astrology, and intuitive development.

Brandi lives in Lake Jackson, Texas, with her husband and four children.

Anne Hyde, E-RYT500 Yoga certified

My teaching style has developed over 27 years and has been influenced by many outstanding teachers.  When I took my first class with Ana Forrest I knew right away that my yoga practice was going to get up-leveled and re-examined in many ways.  The dedicated focus on the pillars of Forrest Yoga: Breath, Strength, Integrity and Spirit have helped me build trust in myself and confidence through clarity. Instead of simply believing a concept, Forrest Yoga has taught me to feel and trust my own experience as truth.  In this way, I have grown at my own pace and learned from my mistakes and my gifts. Everyday my yoga practice teaches me the importance of breath, to skillfully breathe and feel my body's ability to change and heal. I can feel space and sparkle glowing inside me and I can command a position on my mat and in my life.  I am grateful for all my teachers, including my students and my closest mentor, my breath.

I am E-RYT500 certified and I am one of the founding Forrest Yoga Guardian (Mentor) teachers.

Yoga is about you. It’s an intimate internal exploration that has no finish line. That’s what makes it fascinating for a lifetime.

Jantzen O’Toole, Certified SOMA Breath Facilitator

Jantzen O’Toole is a certified SOMA Breath® facilitator trained under Niraj Naik, founder of SOMA Breath, with a strong foundation in meditation, yoga, and integrative wellness. He is passionate about helping others reconnect with their true selves—so they can live with greater peace, health, and purpose, and step into their full potential.

Jantzen specializes in using breathwork as a transformative tool for nervous system regulation, spiritual insight, and physical vitality. His sessions are uniquely designed to help clients calm the nervous system, access deeper states of consciousness, and improve oxygen efficiency and cardiovascular health.

Rooted in the practices he shares, Jantzen integrates breath, movement, and mindfulness into his daily life. He finds joy in travel, hiking, and surfing, and strives to be a source of light and love wherever he goes.

Nicole Ponce, LPC-S, LCDC

Nicole Ponce is a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals on their path to healing, self-discovery, and personal transformation. Her work is grounded in the belief that each person holds an innate capacity to heal, and that therapy offers the space, tools, and connection needed to access that potential.

Her clinical journey has taken her through a wide range of settings, including community mental health, rehabilitation centers, residential treatment, and private practice, where she has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Nicole draws from a rich blend of evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, and Internal Family Systems, while also integrating holistic approaches like mindfulness, somatic therapy, transpersonal psychology, breathwork, and trauma-informed yoga.

In addition to one-on-one work, Nicole has facilitated numerous groups and workshops centered around holistic healing, nervous system regulation, and mind-body connection. These group experiences are designed to create shared spaces for deep inner work, community connection, and spiritual growth.

Nicole’s therapeutic approach is person-centered and existential, with a foundation in attachment theory and trauma-informed care. She works with clients navigating trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, life transitions, and spiritual exploration, supporting each person in creating a life that feels meaningful and aligned.

Outside of her clinical work, Nicole has a deep personal passion for yoga, meditation, and breathwork, which have profoundly shaped both her life and her therapeutic philosophy. These practices shifted her own worldview from a strictly linear, Western lens to one that honors the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. This transformation informs her work today, allowing her to bridge clinical skill with spiritual insight.

Nicole is passionate about creating a warm, grounded, and collaborative space where clients can explore their inner world, heal old wounds, and step into a more connected and empowered version of themselves.

Sanjukta Rajput, BSc, BCND

Sanjukta Rajput, BSc, BCND is a Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor and Holistic Nutritionist whose practice integrates the wisdom of Eastern healing traditions with the scientific foundation of modern nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Born in India and raised in Canada, she brings a rare cultural and clinical perspective that allows her to meet patients with both evidence-based strategies and a deep appreciation for holistic balance.

Dr. Rajput earned her Bachelor of Science with a strong focus on nutritional science and later pursued naturopathic medicine, advancing her expertise in clinical nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and preventive care. She specializes in conditions where diet and daily habits are central to recovery and long-term wellness, including diabetes, PCOS, fatty liver disease, acid reflux, eating disorders, and weight management.

Her professional focus is on identifying and addressing the root causes of imbalance rather than simply managing symptoms. Through comprehensive nutritional assessment and individualized care planning, she empowers patients to make sustainable dietary and lifestyle changes that support both immediate health improvements and long-term resilience.

Dr. Rajput is recognized for her compassionate, patient-centered approach. She takes the time to understand each person’s unique health history, cultural background, and personal goals, ensuring that care plans are both clinically effective and practical for everyday life.

By serving as a bridge between Eastern tradition and Western science, she offers patients a truly integrative approach to health — one that emphasizes not only disease management but also the cultivation of balance, vitality, and overall well-being.

Eduardo Saucedo

Eduardo Saucedo is a Jungian Analyst in training at the C.G. Jung Institute in Zurich, Switzerland. Eduardo is also a licensed attorney with a Master of Laws in Taxation. Eduardo’s legal practice was premised on asking what the legal needs of the client were, and how he might be able to help. His analytical practice is similarly tailored to the individual, asking the question, “What does a meaningful, authentic, whole life look like to you, and not what others (or society) may want or have wanted for you”? The contemplation and integration of this question is what Carl Jung called the process of Individuation, and this is the work Eduardo engages in.

A brief note on Carl Jung. Jung talked about leading lives in two halves. The first half of life demands that we learn how to be an independent person in the world as it is set out for us. The second half of life calls us to follow the spark within us that is urging us to bring more of our authentic Self out into the world. There is no specific age duration for these phases, and one half is neither better or worse than the other, but what is important is knowing (as best as one can) where you are and who you are, and living our lives as consciously as possible. This is the work of analysis, helping someone know themselves better, so that they may live more authentic and meaningful lives.

Patricia Vaidulas, MAc, LMT

Patricia Vaidulas, MAc, LMT has been in the wellness field since 1999, beginning with massage therapy certification in Central MA, later earning a Master’s in Five Element Acupuncture in Florida and a Health & Wellness Coaching Certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

With experience working with clients of all ages, she specializes in addressing acute and chronic pain, stress management, and overall mind-body wellness. Passionate about natural health and conscious living, Patricia integrates hands-on bodywork with holistic principles to help clients calm the mind, ground the body, and connect with their spirit.

In her free time, she enjoys being active in nature, reading, practicing yoga, eating healthy, and connecting with friends. She approaches each day with gratitude, embracing the present moment and the journey that brought her here.

Meredith Stein L.Ac

Meredith is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist through the Texas Medical Board and a private/corporate yoga instructor (200-hr RYT). She earned her Master's degree in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine from Texas Health & Science University, and is a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).​About 10 years ago, Meredith was teaching English in South Korea and traveling around Asia when she first felt the subtle pull towards the holistic healthcare field. While abroad, she had adopted a more balanced diet and lifestyle, and also began receiving acupuncture to address some of her pain-related issues. Her overall health and energy levels improved dramatically, and her chronic allergies and headaches even disappeared! She knew she needed to do something to help others back home find balance, too. She eventually listened to her heart and applied to acupuncture school (where she also eventually met her future hubby).​Outside of work, Meredith loves cooking, reading, making art, and hanging out with Henry, their son, and the dogs. She is also a vintage clothing enthusiast and is working on her green thumb.

Rodney Waters

Rodney Waters is a Jungian Analyst who received his training from the International School of Analytical Psychology in Zurich, Switzerland (ISAPZurich). Since 2009, he has given seminars and lectures at The Jung Center of Houston on topics including music, mythology, film and literature. His areas of interest include creativity, contemporary masculinity, sexuality (including issues of orientation, identity, gender) tattoos and music. A long-time advocate for the use of music and art in the service of social causes, he has created projects to support language tutoring, refugee resettlement and HIV prevention programs. From 2011-2019 he was the Scholarship Director of Music Doing Good and facilitated grants of approximately $400,000 to hundreds of young music students in Houston. In addition, Rodney has been a professional pianist for almost 40 years and has performed in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Bahamas, the South Pacific and Japan.