Witnessing the profound transformational healing power of psychedelics in a close family member led Jim to create Bloom Psychedelic Therapy and Research Centre, the Parker Psychedelic Research Chair at the University of Calgary, and Bloom rTMS. For Jim, Bloom is a vehicle to provide much-needed access to safe and effective psychedelic assisted and rTMS therapy and a space for research collaborations with the scientific community aimed at maximizing the societal benefits of psychedelics and rTMS by providing scientific evidence on safety and efficacy to government, insurers, and the general population.
Jim graduated from the University of Victoria in 1992 with a master’s degree in Applied Economics. After moving to Calgary in 1995 Jim worked as an analyst and natural gas trader at TransCanada before moving to BP for the next 10 years, initially as a natural gas options trader and then as the head of natural gas trading. Jim retired from BP in 2009 to spend more time with family before returning to trading with the creation of his his own trading firm, Kayak Capital Management in 2012.
Dr. Sheehan Chowdhury
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Chowdhury is a board-certified psychiatrist and is the Chief Psychiatrist at Bloom rTMS.
Dr. Chowdhury completed his medical degree from the University of Calgary and then completed his psychiatry residency program at the University of British Columbia before completing a geriatric psychiatry fellowship at the University of Alberta.
His keen interest and expertise in neurostimulation led him to his roles as Medical Director of the rTMS clinic at the Mood Disorders Association in Vancouver and helping run the Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) program at a tertiary hospital in the Vancouver metropolitan area. Dr. Chowdhury is also involved in psychedelic-assisted therapy and related research.
Dr. Shakeel Qazi
Chief Executive Officer
As the former Chief Operational Officer of Feel Light rTMS Clinic, Shakeel brings a depth of experience and a dynamic blend of passion and enthusiasm to his professional journey. As a Family Physician, Shakeel understands the profound impact mental health has on his patients and society, dedicating himself to finding innovative ways to improve overall health and well-being.
Dr. Brandon Spink
Chief Marketing Officer
As a resident physician in Family Medicine, Brandon is passionate about finding innovative solutions to problems in neurology and mental health. This drive stems from his B.Comm. degree in Marketing, where he refined his approach to finding innovative solutions to unmet client needs.
As a testament to his innovative spirit, Brandon was awarded the 2020 Joule Innovation Grant in the Emerging Physician Innovator category by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) for his work on prevention of concussions in sport caused by whiplash. He has also published research in the field of low-frequency magnetic stimulation for treatment of various mental health and neurological disorders.
Leadership
Shiza Amer
Arika Pasha
Shiza Amer
Clinic Manager & Head Technologist
Shiza recently graduated with her B.A. in psychology and has a strong interest in neurostimulation and mental health. She is thrilled to be working in the mental health sector and surrounded by dedicated experts with various training and experience.
Arika Pasha
Patient Care Coordinator
Arika recently graduated with her BASc in engineering, bursting with enthusiasm for the integration of technology and medicine. With a keen interest in biomedical engineering and a strong passion for mental health care, she's excited to work as a dedicated patient coordinator at Bloom rTMS.
Clinical
Sarah Mina
Abdallah Alwan
Sarah Mina
Technician
Sarah recently completed her Honours BSc in Neuroscience at the University of Calgary. She is passionate about learning about the brain and mental health, and loves supporting and connecting with people through the power of rTMS.
Abdallah Alwan
Technician
Abdallah is a recent neuroscience graduate from The University of Alberta. He is thrilled to be a part of the technical staff at Bloom rTMS, because he deeply values the importance of mental health. He strives to impact and educate his community through the lens of neuroscience, and has hopes of one day furthering this goal by pursuing medicine to become a doctor.
