Our  Team

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Emma Bragdon-Executive Director

Emma founded the Foundation for Energy Therapies, Inc in 2008 which currently does business as IMHU.  She was the Executive Director of IMHU from it's inception in 2013-2025.  Her PhD thesis was on Supporting People in Spiritual Emergency.  She has been specializing in that field since the 1980s as a licensed psychotherapist, coach and educator.  As of August, 2025, she welcomes Andy Johns as Vice President of IMHU, bringing more strength and skills to the backbone of IMHU's business. See IMHU.org/founder for more on her bio.  [email protected]

Andy Johns —  Vice President

Andy came to IMHU in July, 2025, after notable success in Silicon Valley over a 17-year career, working as an executive, an advisor to CEOs, and an investor with ten multi-billion-dollar startups.  He is a visionary as well as a grounded, skilled businessman with a profound story of his own personal transformation. His current  mission is to help others transform themselves and find a higher purpose.   Andy also enjoys writing about mental health, spirituality, and personal transformation, as well as coaching people through spiritual awakenings.

Tehseen Noorani, PhD —  Academic Advisor

Tehseen was a part-time academic advisor to IMHU from 2022-May, 2024. He conducted an evaluation of IMHU, built an archive of resources, and helped with updating and creating courses. Tehseen brought expertise in psychedelic science and therapy, and psychiatric survivor and peer support movements. He is a critical social scientist by training, with a PhD from the University of Bristol (UK) and has worked at Johns Hopkins University (USA), University of East London (UK), Durham University (UK) and is currently based at the University of Auckland (New Zealand).  We hope to bring him back soon.  Email Tehseen.

Joshua Beil —  Data Controller

Spiritual Emergence Coach® 2019

Josh has been involved with IMHU for over two years as both a volunteer and a paid consultant. He is the owner/operator of a Seattle-based consulting company called Technology Consultants, Inc. He is also the full time director of research and analyst relations for Acronis, a global provider of cyber and data protection solutions. At Acronis, he has been trained on data privacy, sovereignty, and control processes and procedures at a global level.

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Wilde Lawson-King—Social Media & Outreach

Wilde  contributes to IMHU’s mission through the cultivation of meaningful community engagement.  Wilde is also a Grof® Breathwork facilitator and provides transpersonal coaching based in British Columbia. His practice centers on helping integrate insights and create meaning from experiences in non-ordinary states of consciousness, supporting both healing and personal transformation.  Email 
Wilde

Marikka Malm — Special Projects

Spiritual Emergence Coach® 2017

Marikka Malm has been graciously volunteering at IMHU for years. She currently monitors IMHU’s instagram account and helps with special projects. She currently works as a peer support specialist in a behavioral health clinic in Eastern Oregon.  Directory Listing.

Spiritual Emergence Coach
Spiritual Emergence Coach

Tracy King, DClinPsych —
Apprentice Trainer

Spiritual Emergence Coach® 2022

Dr. Tracy King is an Apprentice Facilitator of IMHU’s Spiritual Emergence Coach Practicum training in the UK & Europe.  She is a multifaceted Clinical Psychologist, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, and Energy Healer. With a profound understanding of spiritual emergence emerging from trauma, neurodivergence,  perceived states of psychosis, as well as difficulties in integration following psychedelic experiences and kundalini awakening.  Directory listing.


Lorna Busch, PhD —
Apprentice Trainer

Spiritual Emergence Coach® 2024

Dr. Lorna Busch is an Apprentice Facilitator of IMHU’s Spiritual Emergence Coach Practicum training in the USA.  She is a Clinical Psychologist, also doing Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy near Rochester, NY. She has a profound understanding of spiritual emergence emerging from her personal history as well as psychedelic experiences and kundalini awakening.  Directory listing.

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Windsor, VT 05089 USA

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