NEW PATHWAYS CLEVELAND TEAM


Nora Finnegan

Chief Nursing Officer Nora Finnegan


Nora is an experienced Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping her patients find relief with compassionate care. Nora is a national expert on treating depression with ketamine. Motivated by the success she has seen; she is passionate about bringing this revolutionary treatment to as many people as possible. 

  • 10 Years spent researching and providing ketamine with the Cleveland Clinic 
  • Over a 1,000 Ketamine Infusions 
  • 39 Years of experience in healthcare 
  • 29 Years of psychiatric experience 
  • 20 Years of administration and policy writing experience 

Publications and Awards


  • “A 12-month naturalistic observation of three patients receiving repeat intravenous ketamine infusions for their treatment-resistant depression” (Journal of Affective Disorders) 
  • “Comparing Electroconvulsive Therapy and Ketamine Treatment for Adults with Major Depression That Has Not Responded to Antidepressant Medicines “ (PCORI) 
  • “Effects of Repeated Intravenous Ketamine in Treatment-Resistant Geriatric Depression: A Case Series” (Journal of Clinical Pharmacology) 
  • Presentation to American Psychiatric Association (2012) “Ketamine safety: an analysis of vital signs before, during, and after the administration of low-dose intravenous ketamine infusions 
  • Presentation to the Association for Neurosciences (2011) “Reduction of depressive symptoms via repeated intravenous ketamine infusions in three patients with highly treatment-resistant depression 
  • 2004 Clinical Excellence Award for Department of Psychiatry at University Hospitals 


Stephen Suntala with family

Executive Director Steve Suntala


Steve opened New Pathways Clinic to make the treatments that helped him accessible to others suffering . Motivated by his own success in achieving remission for multiple psychiatric diagnoses, he started New Pathways Clinic to help others struggling with mental health achieve mental wellness. He understands the difficulties and complexities of these disorders from firsthand experience. So, he has tailored New Pathways Clinic to be a welcoming environment, free of stigma and judgement.  

Ever since he graduated from Ohio State with a major in Psychology, he has not stopped pursuing knowledge about new treatments available in the realm of mental health. As a vigorous consumer of research publications, he will always be ready to answer any questions patients have over the phone, email, or in person. Nora and Steve are looking forward to provide more novel mental health treatments as the body of science supports them.  




PMHNP Tiffinne Perkins


Tiffinne is a psychiatric nurse practitioner that is excited to bring her extensive healthcare experience from the VA to New Pathways Clinic . Her specialties include weight management, PTSD, and depressive disorders. She has seen up close the real-life consequences of psychiatric disorders on the individual person and the family unit. As a military veteran herself, she understands PTSD and Military Sexual Trauma. Tiffinne also specializes in caring for individuals who seek to improve their overall health with weight reduction strategies. She supports her clients in making the best decisions for themselves and approaching mental health and wellness as a whole in a caring and compassionate manner.



Diana has 14 years of experience as an RN with ICU and managerial experience at University Hospital and St Vincent's Charity Hospital. She excels at meeting the personal, physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of our patients that is needed for optimal care and healing. She will always ensure patient comfort and safety are a priority. She is ready to greet you with gentle compassion and empathy.

RN Diana N.


Diana has 14 years of experience as an RN with ICU and managerial experience at University Hospital and St Vincent’s Charity Hospital. She excels at meeting the personal, physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of our patients that is needed for optimal care and healing. She will always ensure patient comfort and safety are a priority. She is ready to greet you with gentle compassion and empathy.



Veronica obtained her BSN from Cleveland State University in 2019 and is working towards becoming a psychiatric NP at Kent State. Her background is acute inpatient psych. She is licensed as a nurse in both the US and UK and helped to open Cleveland Clinic London. Her areas of interest are ketamine therapy, novel psychedelic therapies, and research.

RN Veronica G.


Veronica obtained her BSN from Cleveland State University in 2019 and is working towards becoming a psychiatric NP at Kent State. Her background is acute inpatient psych. She is licensed as a nurse in both the US and UK and helped to open Cleveland Clinic London. Her areas of interest are ketamine therapy, novel psychedelic therapies, and research.



Moriah Ketamine RN

RN Moriah T.


Moriah has 10 years’ experience in healthcare, working as a Paramedic for 8 years, and as an emergency department RN for 2 years, in Columbus, Ohio. She is currently working on obtaining her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, with a plan to pursue an MSN in the future. She prides herself on providing trauma-informed, patient-centered care and looks forward to working with patients through their mental health journeys!



Ketamine for PTSD is a growing treatment option and proudly offered at New Pathways Clinic

Why You Should Choose New Pathways Clinic for Ketamine Infusions


Nora Finnegan has 10 years of experience treating psychiatric conditions with Ketamine infusions from her time with the Cleveland Clinic. With a 70% success rate in significant reduction of depression and other symptoms, Ketamine infusions provide new hope for relief for those suffering from oppressive symptoms. 

Do medications feel like they are merely treating surface level symptoms?

Have pills and counseling left you feeling like no treatment works for you?

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At New Pathways Clinic our heartfelt mission is to establish a holistic mental wellness campus that touches the lives of individuals in the greater Cleveland and Columbus regions. We are dedicated to combining state-of-the-art mental health treatments, like Ketamine infusions and Spravato nasal spray with the expertise of compassionate mental health professionals to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.

Our unwavering commitment drives us to continuously evolve and adapt as the scientific landscape of ketamine research expands and diversifies, leading to innovative mental health treatments. We are determined to pave the way for a healthier future for Cleveland and central Ohio. 

New Pathways Clinic also offers NAD+ infusions for longevity and health, Semaglutide & Tirzepatide weight-loss shots, and medication management for psychiatric medications.

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