Psychoimmunology Institute staff directory


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Shayne McKenzie
CEO

Australia clinic (not yet open)

Australia
clinic team
Shayne McKenzie - CEO
Website: www.PsychoImmunology.com.au
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Byron Bay, NSW, Australia

"I am honored to take on this leadership role for the Institute. The work that we do is a natural expression of my life purpose - to make a positive difference to humanity." Shayne teaches, conducts research, and directs the Institute. His background includes management consulting and coaching.

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Kirsten Lykkegaard DVM, PhD
Director of Research

Denmark clinic

Denmark
clinic team
Kirsten Lykkegaard DVM, PhD (Pharmacology)
Director of Research

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Copenhagen, Denmark

With a life-long passion for research, Kirsten is focused on understanding and solving fundamental biological problems. As Director of Research Kirsten contributes to setting the overall research strategies, prioritizations and contributes to safety as well as effectiveness testing in order to develop new, safe and effective techniques. Kirsten has a background as a doctor of veterinary medicine, also holds a PhD in pharmacology, and has contributed with fundamental research in biomedical research companies for the last 17 years. Kirsten's current focus is on traumatic brain injury (TBI), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), immunity to specific viral and bacterial diseases, autism, and addictions.



Denmark
clinic team
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Leif Pedersen
Website: www.PsychoImmunology.dk
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Vejle Nord, Løsning, Denmark

"I have a background in biology and sales management, and I have over two decades experience in conventional and cutting edge therapies. As a licensed psychotherapist, I have never had the chance to go as deep as we now do with Peak States therapy. I speak Danish, English and German."

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Grant McFetridge PhD
Founder

Canada clinic (not yet open)

Canada
clinic team
Grant McFetridge PhD (Psychology)
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Hornby Island, BC, Canada

Dr. Grant McFetridge is focused on the research and development efforts. "I received my MSEE from Stanford University, and did my doctoral work in psychology at the California Institute for Integral Studies and at the University for Integrative Learning. I used to design electronic products, and teach electrical engineering at Cal Poly (California State University at San Luis Obispo), before moving to full time medical research. My areas of expertise are in research and development, psycho-immunology, psychobiology modeling, and trauma."