Mind + Body Healing for Chronic Pain and Mental Health Conditions

Welcome to our integrated health clinic, specializing in innovative pain treatments led by Dr. Francois Louw and Ketamine Assisted Therapy by Dr. Michael Ocana and Dr. Anita Sanan. Here we help individuals achieve lasting mind-body relief from mental health symptoms due to anxiety, depression, PTSD and chronic pain.

Meet your Care Team

Your healing is supported by our team of experts.

Dr. Anita Sanan, Ketamine-assisted therapy, ketamine therapy

Dr. Anita Sanan

Medical Director

Dr. Anita Sanan is a board-certified Anesthesiologist practicing since 2010 whose taken on many administrative and leadership roles within her department at the Kelowna General Hospital. She is actively involved in academics as a clinical faculty member at the University of British Columbia, teaching both medical students and residents.

Dr. Francois Louw, Co-founder + Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Francois Louw

Treating Physician, Research & Innovation lead

Dr. Louw is a founding member and treating physician at the Bill Nelems Pain and Research Centre, the biggest comprehensive pain clinic in Canada with 20K+ patient visits a year. Dr Francois Louw is triple certified in GP anesthesia, ER medicine and Pain Medicine, as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC.

Dr. Michael Ocana

Psychiatry

Dr. Michael Ocana is a psychiatrist with specialized training in developmental neuroscience and trauma focussed psychotherapy, with certifications in Somatic Experiencing Therapy and Psychedelic Associated Psychotherapy.

Odyssey participants benefit from Dr Ocana’s expertise in multiple forms of psychotherapy, including Internal Family Systems, CBT, IPT, and the Comprehensive Resource Method. 

Dr. Ocana has 20 years of experience in inpatient and emergency psychiatry at Kelowna General Hospital where he was Medical Director of the Kelowna Adolescent Inpatient Unit for 15 years. 

He is an associate professor at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine, where he supervises resident trainees in psychotherapy and provides mentorship to medical students.

He enjoys hiking with friends and travelling with his family.

Juliet Kaczmarek

Psychedelic Counsellor

Juliet Kaczmarek holds a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) with psychedelic assisted psychotherapy training. She is also a trauma-informed yoga teacher, yoga nidra instructor and previous paramedic. Her diverse education helps her support people in navigating difficult emotional and physical difficulties.  

Join us for an integrated wellness experience.

Join us in class or online.

We support you with guidance on wellness practices that increase the benefits of KAT for your long term healing. Enjoy live yoga, breathwork in clinic and free KAT and wellness resources on Odyssey Online.