the etc team
The Etc team is a collective of licensed practitioners & space holders devoted to creating a safe and nurturing environment for growth & healing. Each member brings a unique experience and expertise to assist on your path. We walk alongside you offering guidance, support & the reassurance that your journey is never taken alone.
Erik Vaughan
Founder and Head of Operations & Compliance
Erik Vaughan is the founder of Etc Hospitality where he guides both the vision of the company & the people who create it. With decades of leadership experience, he brings a gift for bridging structure with spirit, allowing room for deep connection & growth. Rooted in a passion for mindfulness, music & the power of human connection, Erik approaches his work with curiosity & gratitude for this beautiful world in which we live.
Dr. Jana Bolduan Lomax Psy.D.
Clinical Director
Dr. Jana Lomax is the Clinical Director and Natural Medicine Facilitator at Etc Hospitality. With extensive expertise in psychology, grief, and integrative healing, she combines evidence-based care with compassion and authenticity. Jana has decades of experience supporting individuals and families through all of life’s transitions. Specializing in psychosocial oncology and psychedelic-assisted therapy, she guides each person with presence and wisdom, ensuring that they are never walking this journey alone. Jana combines compassion and joyful guidance, empowering others to reconnect with their spirit and put trust in their inner healing power
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Medicine Woman's Prayer
by Sheree Bliss Tilsley
I will not rescue you, for you are not powerless.
I will not fix you, for you are not broken.
I will not heal you, for I see you in your wholeness.
I will walk with you through the darkness, as you remember your light
Dr. Dina Karvounides Psy.D.
Clinical Intake Coordinator
Dr. Dina Karvounides is a licensed clinical psychologist and the clinical intake coordinator at Etc Hospitality. With compassion and a deep respect for each individual’s journey, she helps participants feel safe and supported as they begin their path of healing. Drawing on global experience, from private practice to work with Doctors Without Borders, along with specialized training in mindfulness and psychedelic-assisted therapies, Dina integrates evidence-based practices with a humanistic approach to honor the whole person and foster meaningful connection.
Stacey Vaughan
Creative Director
Stacey Vaughan is a designer of spaces and a cultivator of experiences. Weaving together aesthetics and intention, she creates settings that support healing and inner work. As co-founder of Etc, she has shaped the physical environment with an emphasis on comfort, accessibility and intentional design. Stacey’s approach is rooted in the belief that when a space is thoughtfully created, it opens the door for transformation to happen more naturally. She brings her whole self into cultivating an atmosphere where others can simply arrive, breathe and begin their journey.