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Dr Paul Grewal, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Paul Grewal, M.D., is an internal medicine physician, author, and speaker who focuses on data-driven nutrition and lifestyle strategies for metabolic health and longevity. Dr. Paul Grewal is co-author of the New York Times best-selling book Genius Foods, an evidence-based guide to dementia prevention and cognitive optimization. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University, and studied medicine at Rutgers Medical School. He currently splits his time in private practice and as a scientific advisor in New York City.

Dr Alex Grewal, MD

Medical Director, Mental Health

Alex believes in both nature and nurture, and provides a trauma-based integrative approach to therapy. He develops a personalized treatment strategy that utilizes psychodynamic and CBT modalities supplemented by activity and nutritional planning, mindfulness, with the option of conservative medication-management. Alex is adept at treating all standard psychiatric disorders as well as focusing in addressing the trauma-related, substance, food, Relationship/Interpersonal, gender, sexual, and cultural problems that often accompany them. People are usually surprised to find out Alex is a doctor. For those who expect psychiatrists to be robotic, emotionally absent, disconnected from reality, or unable to understand the struggles of an average person's life, Alex brings an open and connected approach. When not caring for our members, Alex is a musician, painter, and mechanic.

Dr Jim Brown

Medical Director, Sleep

Dr Jim Brown MBBS BSc MRCP DipIBLM/BSLM is a Consultant Physician specialising in Respiratory, Sleep and Lifestyle Medicine with clinical experience spanning diverse medical specialities, four continents and more than 25 years. Author of multiple peer reviewed research papers and an academic book chapter; he has deep interest and experience in complex case management, biological rhythms, human performance and health optimisation.

Maria Sophocles, MD

Medical Director, Women's Health

Maria Sophocles is a gynecologist and the founder and medical director of Women’s Healthcare of Princeton, a progressive and personalized clinical practice in Princeton, New Jersey. A fellow of several international and U.S. medical societies, recognized for her contributions to menopausal and sexual health for women, she is known for having pioneered the use of laser to regenerate vaginal tissue in the U.S. Maria has a BA with honors in English from Duke University, and an MD from Thomas Jefferson University. She trained in Baltimore at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center of Johns Hopkins Hospital and at the University of Maryland. She has been a travel writer, an NIH researcher, has practiced in Switzerland, speaks French and Italian and loves swimming in the Aegean Sea.

Jess Hardy, ND

Director of Nutrition & Coaching

Jessica Hardy is a naturopathic physician who specializes in lifestyle medicine. She came to understand the profound importance of optimal nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management as she navigated her own health journey early in her college years. In addition to her naturopathic doctoral degree, Jess has a degree in clinical mental health counseling and carries certifications in health coaching, personal training, and yoga. She uses her expertise across these areas of wellness to assist her patients optimize their health and create new healthful habits. In her free time, she can be found honing her culinary arts skills, hanging with her dog, or jetting off to the surf.

Dennis Hoop

Lead Exercise Physiologist

Dennis Hoop is a New York city based certified holistic and fitness coach with a revolutionary integrated approach to health and wellness that includes personal training, nutrition counseling and kPNI therapies related to functional medicine. Dennis is a certified personal trainer (CPT) through the National Academy of Sports and Medicine (NASM). Dennis earned his Masters of Science in Sports, Exercise and Health at the University of Salzburg in Austria. He is also a certified personal CrossFit trainer focusing on strength and body conditioning. Dennis passion for discovering the interconnections between body, mind and soul was the force that led him to achieve a Diploma in Psychoneuroimmunology, a science that connects the psychological, nervous, endocrine (hormonal) and immune system from the Natura Foundation in Germany.

Christine Claypoole

Relationship Counsellor

Christine has worked in the field of mental health for over a decade. She has developed and implemented behavior health and substance use programs for online platforms, hospitals, and counties. Christine focuses on both couples and individuals and the multiple challenges they may face in relationships. She works with people in both traditional and consensual non monogamy/open relationships. She works with adults of all ages and is experienced in neurodivergent, alternative, and LGBTQ issues. Christine takes a practical approach – identifying unwanted patterns, learning skills to reframe and repair, and tools to help people communicate better. She loves her work and has deep gratitude that she gets to do it daily.

Trevor Reddell

Director of Information Systems and EA to Dr. Alex Grewal

Trevor is a methodical, detail oriented individual who serves dual roles of both Executive Assistant to his lifelong friend Dr. Alex Grewal, as well as Director of Information Systems for Curia. Trevor maintains user accounts for both internal practice systems, as well as our CRM. Maintaining a high level of security and patient privacy. Recently shifting his career focus from the construction industry, overseeing large crews in a fast paced, ever evolving environment, Trevor takes a blue collar, can do, whatever it takes attitude towards his work with the practice. Trevor is a musician of over 20 years. Managing and drumming for many national touring acts, and continues to perform as well as produce and engineer music.

Mia Ives-Flores

Patient Care Director

Marrying logical and creative problem solving is Mia’s speciality. With a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Minor in Art History, she approaches her work as Dr. Paul Grewal’s executive assistant systematically while always striving to think outside the box. She endeavors to create an experience that leaves our patients feeling valued and well cared for. Pivoting from a career in the restaurant industry and fine dining, Mia has been able to seamlessly translate her knowledge of customer service, attention to detail and collaborative spirit to the world of concierge medicine. When she is away from her computer, you can often find her hiking with her dog, exploring museums and galleries or making clay miniatures.

Heather Richardson

Patient Care Director

Heather is a highly skilled business professional with an MBA degree. She has several years of experience as a Clinical Director, where she has honed her organizational and leadership skills. With a can-do attitude and a passion for helping others, Heather is a major badass with a heart of gold. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her two adorable children and her furry best friends Franklin and Eleanor the English Bulldogs.