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SPECIALTY: Mental Health and Holistic Treatment
EDUCATION:
Dr. Brandi Boan: B.S. and B.A., Aurora University; M.S., Benedictine University; M.S., clinical psychopharmacology, Fairleigh Dickinson University; PsyD clinical psychology, specialties in neuropsychology, child and adolescent therapy, and advanced Adlerian therapy, Adler University
Dr. Gretchen Boules: B.A., Loyola University of Chicago; M.S. and PsyD, Forest Institute of Professional Psychology; APA pre-doctoral internship, State University of New York at Buffalo; M.S., clinical psychopharmacology, Alliant International University/California School of Professional Psychology; certificate in biological sciences, Northwestern University
CERTIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:
Dr. Boan: Illinois Psychology Association 2023 leadership development program; Illinois Psychology Association North regional representative, Illinois Association of Prescribing Psychologists board member; Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation board member; Certified tele mental health provider
Dr. Boules: Illinois Association of Prescribing Psychologists board member and secretary; Program Manager for Ascension Health System Prescribing Psychology Fellowship; Board-certified tele mental health provider; RYT 200 registered yoga instructor
Dr. Brandi Boan and Dr. Gretchen Boules are founding partners of Optimal Vitality (OV), a comprehensive wellness concierge practice. Optimal Vitality offers standard psychological and psychopharmaceutical treatment as well as holistic interventions and assessments to assist their clientele. The founders have embraced advancements in technology, science, and spiritual interventions to provide the best possible treatment. Interventions are offered via electronic or in-person platforms.
The founders are cited as stating “We focus on prevention and maintenance rather than diagnosis and pathology. The practice is also self-pay allowing for flexibility and privacy.”
Drs. Boules and Boan are both Clinical and Prescribing Psychologists. These impressive credentials add depth to their dynamic practice. “Our goal is to provide a wellness clinic that incorporates interventions targeting physical health, emotional health, and spiritual well-being; leading to more successful treatment of the whole person,” they share. Their practice also offers wellness kits to supplement treatment sessions and boost success rates. By offering sought-after holistic care through various interventional platforms and treatment plans, OV is a haven for flexibility, privacy, and adapting to each patient’s needs.
Optimal Vitality Concierge, PLLC, is located at 200 S. Frontage Rd., Suite 324, in Burr Ridge, optimalvitalityconcierge.com.
