Evana is a licensed clinical/health psychologist specializing in mind-body wellness. She has been a health and wellness researcher since 1995, studying key variables in promoting regular physical activity. She has over 10 years of clinical experience including advance training working with medical patients, older adults, and caregivers.
Evana used to serve on the geriatric team of Boulder County Mental Health Center, where she worked with older adults with severe and chronic mental health illness in the community, assisted living, and nursing homes. Currently, she is on the provider referral list for several non-profit organizations including the Hospice Care of Boulder and Broomfield Counties. She is also a caregiver coach for Toghers, an online company that provides resources for caregivers of older adults.
Evana received a B.A. with honors in Psychology from Stanford University and Ph.D. in Clinical/Health psychology from Ohio State University. She also completed a hospital-based internship and a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Medical Center and the Neuropsychiatric Institute.
