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]
Our Team
Emma Bragdon-Executive Director
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.
Uday Gupta, MA—Marketing & Promotion
Spiritual Emergence Coach® 2016
Uday plays a central role in helping with marketing and promotion at IMHU. Privately he is Involved in various ventures related to media, entertainment, human potential, and technology. Email Uday.
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.
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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