Experienced Professionals

Meet Our Team

Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, counselors, and clinical specialists brings decades of combined experience in mental health and addiction treatment. Every member of our staff is committed to your recovery.

Our Team

Our Leadership & Clinical Team

Every member of our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and support for individuals on their path to recovery.

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Raffi Oknaian

Chief Executive Officer

CEOFounder

Raffi is the founder and CEO of Soterra Health, bringing a vision of compassionate, accessible treatment to the greater Los Angeles area.

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David Ungemach

Operations Director

David oversees the day-to-day operations at Soterra Health, ensuring that the facility runs smoothly and that every aspect of the client experience meets the highest standards of quality and care.

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Sanjai Thankachen, M.D.

Medical Director

M.D.20+ Years Experience

Dr. Thankachen has experience in the mental health and addiction field for over 20 years. He oversees all medical aspects of treatment at Soterra Health, ensuring that every client receives safe, evidence-based care tailored to their individual needs.

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Sharon Brooke Uy, LMFT, ATR-BC

Clinical Director

LMFTATR-BCClinical Director

Sharon Brooke Uy is a licensed therapist and board-certified art therapist with nearly 10 years of experience in substance use treatment. She brings a grounded, holistic approach to clinical leadership, ensuring clients receive ethical, high-quality care at every step of their recovery.

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Peggy Sanati, AMFT

Primary Therapist

AMFT

Peggy provides individual and group therapy at Soterra Health, supporting clients through their recovery with compassion and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

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How We Treat

Our Philosophy of Care

We believe addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that affects the whole person: physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Drug and alcohol addiction “hijack” the brain, leaving addicts and alcoholics helpless to help themselves.

Connection and bonding are the keys: Soterra Health will help you connect or reconnect with your real self, your family, your significant other, your true friends, and with support groups. Our staff works tirelessly to foster these connections throughout your treatment.

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Speak With Our Team

Our admissions team is available 24/7 to answer your questions and help you take the first step toward recovery.