Core Team
The people walking beside you.
Clinical expertise, ancient wisdom, and lived experience — each member brings a distinct discipline to a shared, integrative path.
Mitch Steinberg
Co-Founder & CEO
Mitch is the Co-Founder and CEO of Shepherd U Holdings, a company focused on empowering individuals and communities to live healthier, balanced lives through a diverse range of transformative programs, products, services, and experiences that promote well-being, inspire growth, and expand consciousness. A visionary leader and entrepreneur with expertise in leadership, compliance, and wellness innovation, Mitch has led global events, developed growth strategies, and built partnerships with multinational companies — driving impactful transformation at every scale.
Ash Straw O'Malley
Co-Founder & COO
Ash is a catalyst of transformation with expertise in wellness, leadership, and program design. A 500-hour ERYT, Ash has taught more than 3,000 hours of yoga courses and led initiatives for Fortune 100 executives and nonprofits alike. As Founder of The Flow and Restore Collective, Ash developed and ran far-reaching, impactful wellness programs and online courses that continue to shape our approach today.
Brandon Erdos, MD
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Brandon Erdos, MD is a Board Certified Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience providing integrated, personalized care for mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, and trauma. Based in Vermont, he combines psychotherapy and medication management to deliver evidence-based, effective treatments. Dr. Erdos has worked in diverse clinical settings, is former faculty at Boston University and Harvard, and currently serves as the Director of Outpatient Psychiatry for The Renfrew Center.
Robyn Irwin
Somatic Integration
Robyn guides individuals and groups through somatic, parts-based, and inquiry-based sessions to restore inner trust, coherence, and connection. Her work invites a return to the body's innate wisdom — integrating transformational experiences into grounded, embodied presence and authentic, heart-centered living.
Roberto Suarez
Breathwork
Roberto Suarez, known as el HappyCoach, is a breathwork facilitator helping high-performers overcome burnout and reclaim clarity. After a career in sports and business, he studied with breathwork pioneers and has guided more than 50,000 people worldwide using his eHB Method for rapid nervous system regulation and renewed resilience.
Jen Maaouri
Massage Therapy & Bodywork
Jen has been a licensed massage therapist for nearly 15 years, bringing extensive knowledge, experience, and certifications across a variety of modalities, including Thai massage and lymphatic drainage. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach, she intuitively blends techniques to create a treatment tailored specifically to you. Jen’s work helps you reconnect with your body, relieve stress, and restore balance.
