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Guang Yan Yao, PA-C, is a physician assistant at blueprintMD in Valley Stream, Massapequa, and Melville, New York. He has nearly 10 years of clinical experience and is passionate about combining technology and health care to give his patients enhanced experiences and support them on their journey to better health.

Guang earned his Bachelor of Science in business management from Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York. He earned his physician assistant degree from the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program.

After graduating, Guang gained clinical experience as a pediatric, adult, and urgent care physician assistant. He strives to streamline back-office procedures to improve continuity of care for patients.

Guang assists the medical team at blueprintMD in diagnosing a range of health issues and working closely with patients to develop customized treatment plans. His goal is to guide each patient on a path that fits their unique needs and allows them to enjoy their best health. 

Along with his physician assistant board certification, Guang is certified in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Evan Donin is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and the founder of Sunshine Mental Wellness Associates Inc. With a background that uniquely bridges business and healthcare, Evan brings a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to psychiatric care that emphasizes compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based treatment.

Originally beginning his professional career in the business world, Evan made a deliberate and values-driven decision to change paths at age 28, pursuing a career in mental health in order to provide meaningful, high-quality care to individuals navigating complex emotional and psychological challenges. He began his clinical journey as a psychiatric registered nurse at Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center in New York, where he gained foundational experience working with youth in acute psychiatric settings. He later advanced to a psychiatric RN role at Zucker Hillside Hospital (Northwell Health), one of the region’s leading psychiatric facilities, where he worked in high-acuity, fast-paced inpatient environments.

Evan earned his Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in psychiatric mental health from Adelphi University, graduating in December 2021. He became nationally board certified as a PMHNP-BC in March 2022 and subsequently obtained licensure as a nurse practitioner in both New York and Florida.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Evan has worked in busy outpatient psychiatric practices and in remote treatment settings serving individuals impacted by workplace injuries, motor vehicle accidents, apartment fires, and sexual assault. This work deepened his commitment to trauma-informed care and reinforced the importance of treating each patient within the full context of their lived experience.

In February 2025, Evan founded Sunshine Mental Wellness Associates Inc., and since late November 2025 he has dedicated himself exclusively to private practice. He provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management services to adults. His clinical approach is grounded in quality, compassion, and respect, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming care. Evan strives to create a supportive, collaborative treatment environment where patients feel heard, validated, and empowered in their mental health journey

Board-certified neurologist Farhad Elyaderani, MD, offers specialized brain and nervous system disorder diagnosis and treatment at his modern, well-equipped offices in Yonkers and New Rochelle, New York.

Dr. Elyaderani sees adult patients over age 18, who affected by neck and back pain, headaches, migraines, stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia.

His neurology expertise enables Dr. Elyaderani to diagnose symptoms ranging from dizziness, balance problems, and numbness to loss of function, visual disturbances, and seizures. He has extensive experience performing diagnostic procedures like electromyography (EMG), nerve blocks, and videonystagmography (VNG) and interpreting the results.

Treatments Dr. Elyaderani uses include medications that slow down or cure neurological disorders, Botox therapy for migraine headache and cosmetic botox, physical and occupational therapies. Dr Elyaderani is a speaker for Abbvie products across their Migraine portfolio.

He actively  participates in clinical trials for dementia and headache disorders. He is advocate for dance and music for treatment of dementia.

In addition to being a board-certified neurologist, Dr. Elyaderani completed a neurological fellowship combining electrophysiology and neuromuscular/peripheral nerve disease. He is also an assistant clinical professor of neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Gun hill road neighborhood of the Bronx, Mt Vernon and New Rochelle New York.  

Call Dr. Farhad Elyaderani to learn more about the exceptional neurology care he provides, or book an appointment online today.

Nancy Tice D.O is a psychiatrist who draws from both traditional and alternative medicine to treat patients. She received her undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis Missouri and went on to obtain her medical degree from The New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Tice completed her psychiatric training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY. After years of practicing traditional psychiatry, she went on to study traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture at the NY College of Health Professions in Syosset, NY. She also completed training in the use of micronutrients in psychiatry.

Regina K. Fong, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Victory Recovery Partners, with locations in Farmingville, Shirley, and Massapequa, New York. She specializes in providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and developing customized treatment plans to meet the unique needs of her patients.

Regina began her education at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics and economics in 2006. Six years later, she decided to change her career focus and returned to college to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Stony Brook University School of Nursing in New York, where she graduated with honors and achieved the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholar award. 

Next, she specialized her nursing education with a master’s degree in psychiatric mental health advanced practice nursing at the Columbia University School of Nursing in New York City.

Regina began her nursing career in medical oncology, where she managed care for severely ill patients in a 30-bed medical oncology unit for two years. She then gained valuable psychiatric care experience working in an adult inpatient psychiatric unit, treating people with substance use disorders, schizophrenia, and anxiety and panic disorders before moving into psychiatric nurse practitioner roles.

Regina is a member of the American Nurses Association and the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

About Juliana Overbeck

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a proud graduate of New York University. I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and reconnect with their innate strengths. My approach is grounded in warmth, authenticity, and compassion — I believe healing happens within a trusting, safe, and nurturing therapeutic relationship.

I work with adults, adolescents, and children facing a variety of concerns, including mood disorders/depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. My work is trauma-informed and guided by psychodynamic principles while also being collaborative, insight-oriented, and solution-focused.

I draw from a range of modalities to meet your unique needs, always with the intention of fostering growth, resilience, and self-compassion. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, therapy can be a transformative space. Together, we’ll work toward healing, clarity, and a more grounded sense of self.

Choosing therapy is a powerful step toward caring for yourself — one rooted in courage, self-awareness, and hope. Our mental health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, and tending to it is essential for living a balanced, sustainable life. This decision is something to be proud of, and I’m honored to walk alongside you on this path.