about Us
Healing Through Advanced Science
Cutting-edge equipment is powerful; the compassionate people guiding it are what make healing possible.
Our Mission
To bring hope and transformation through advanced, non-invasive brain care—creating a supportive space where cutting-edge science and genuine human warmth work hand-in-hand to restore your mental well-being and cognitive potential.
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Compassion in Every Detail
We take the time to create a calming, supportive, and dignified environment where you feel safe, valued, and deeply understood.
Science-Backed Precision
Every plan is peer-reviewed neuroscience and advanced neuromapping, targeting root physiological patterns rather than relying on one-size-fits-all fixes.
Communication & Transparency
Brain health is complex, but your care shouldn't feel mysterious. We break down assessments and treatment options in simple, practical language.
A True Partnership for Healing
You and your loved ones are active partners in the process. We work collaboratively alongside you, adapting therapies as you grow, heal, and thrive.
A Space Built Around You
Navigating neurological or mental health challenges can feel overwhelming and isolating. At Vie Clinic, we view brain health not as a series of isolated symptoms, but as part of a human life that deserves care, patience, and warmth.
From the moment you walk through our doors or speak with our team, you aren't just receiving a protocol—you are joining a community dedicated to listening to your story, addressing your concerns, and walking every step of the journey with you.
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Meet the People Behind
Behind our advanced equipment is a group of clinicians, scientists, and support staff who deeply care about human lives. We’re here to offer not just medical expertise, but a supportive hand.
Executive Leadership & Medical Specialists
Dr. Lew Lim
CEO
Dr. Lew Lim is widely recognized as an expert on photobiomodulation (PBM), particularly in its application for brain functions and the effect on the immune system, focusing on researching PBM as a solution for neurological and psychiatric conditions, and on enhancing brain functions in healthy individuals. He owns the largest number of worldwide issued and pending patents related to PBM as an individual and is a member of the Forbes Technology Council.
Dr. Danilo de Jesus
Psychiatrist
Dr. Danilo de Jesus specializes in mood and psychotic disorders, and brain stimulation treatments. He completed his medical education and residency in Psychiatry in Brazil, a Master’s degree in schizophrenia, and fellowships in Brain Stimulation and Complex Mental Illness at the University of Toronto. He worked at CAMH until 2019, then moved to Queen’s University, leading an acute inpatient unit, and currently focuses on community and interventional psychiatry at Providence Care Hospital, with research centering on rTMS and PBM in psychiatry.
Dr. Jeané Viljoen
Psychiatrist
Dr. Jeané Viljoen earned her Bachelor of Science at the University of Calgary and her BM BS medical degree from the University of Limerick, Ireland. She completed her psychiatry residency at the University of Toronto and has been practicing in the GTA and Halton regions since 2018. Her areas of interest include primary psychotic disorders, mood disorders, first-episode psychosis, and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
Dr. Masoud AhmadzadAsl
Psychiatrist
Dr. Masoud AhmadzadAsl (Ahmadzad) completed his residency at the University of Toronto in 2025, following his medical degree and psychiatry residency in Iran in 2012, moving to Canada in 2018. He has served as a visiting psychiatrist at BC Children’s Hospital’s Neuropsychiatry Clinic (UBC) and has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers on mood disorders, suicide, gender identity, domestic violence, and placebo effects. His clinical interests span general psychiatry, transition-age youth, treatment-resistant depression, neuropsychiatric conditions, and functional neurological disorders.
Dr. Seyed-Mohammad Fereshtehnejad
Neurologist
Dr. Fereshtehnejad serves as a Neurologist and Movement Disorders Clinical Fellow at Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto. He holds an MD, master’s degrees in Public Health and Medical Education from Tehran, and a PhD in Clinical Neuroscience and Neuroepidemiology from Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm. His current research focuses on the prodromal stage and progression biomarkers of Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Dr. Minella de Souza
Neuropsychiatrist
Dr. Minella de Souza completed her Neuropsychiatry Fellowship at the University of Toronto in 2005, working at Toronto Western Hospital and Bloorview Macmillan Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital, before transitioning to private practice to explore QEEG, biofeedback, and neuromodulation. Originally from India, she qualified as a general practitioner at the University of Bombay, studied pharmacology, and worked in pharmaceuticals prior to her residency in Toronto.
Clinical Care & Specialized Support Team
Anita Saltmarche
Geriatric Clinical Nurse
Anita is a world-renowned expert in photobiomodulation with over 20 years of clinical and research experience in light therapy. Initially focusing on musculoskeletal conditions, she has spent the last 15 years dedicated to neurologic disorders such as TBI/concussion, post-stroke aphasia, Alzheimer’s, autism, and Parkinson’s, providing consulting based on the latest research in brain health, injury recovery, and pain management.
Andjelka Palikucin
Clinical Psychologist
Andjelka is a registered Clinical Psychologist serving the Toronto community since 2007. Over the past two decades, she has worked extensively with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma through a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to each individual's needs.
Chirine Said
Psychotherapist
Chirine is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with over a decade of experience in education, parent coaching, and clinical practice. Specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma, she integrates goal-oriented therapies (CBT, DBT, SFBT) with psychodynamic depth, using a direct, collaborative approach to help clients gain clarity and build lasting tools for change.
Pooria Mirzaee
Neuromodulation Counsellor
Pooria bridges the gap between neurotechnology and compassionate, client-centered care. With a background in Clinical Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience from Italy, he specializes in integrating VR, neuromodulation, and qEEG assessments—mapping psychological symptoms to physiological findings for neurodivergent children and adults with research-grade standards honed at Concordia University.
Bing Jie (Jessica) Li
Clinical Practice Support Executive
With a Master of Nursing from the University of Toronto, Jessica brings extensive experience in mental health care, administration, and research. She served six years as a Mental Health Clinician with Mount Sinai Hospital’s ACT Team supporting individuals with severe mental health conditions, has experience working with children with autism, and has contributed to research initiatives at the University Health Network.
Megan Kaiser
Brain Intervention Technician
Megan earned her Bachelor of Science specializing in Biology and Psychology from Queen’s University. She is an experienced technician skilled in delivering a variety of neuromodulation treatments, applying her technical expertise and background in biopsychology to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Scientific Advisory Board
Dr. Reza Zomorrodi
Neuroscientist & Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Researcher
Dr. Reza Zomorrodi holds a PhD in physics and computational neuroscience and is a scientist at CAMH within the University of Toronto's psychiatry department. His work encompasses clinical neurophysiology and the optimization of non-invasive brain stimulation (TMS, tDCS/tACS, PBM). Dr. Zomorrodi made history as the first in the world to publish a scientific paper demonstrating the neuromodulatory effects of near-infrared (NIR) light energy on the brain using the Vielight Neuro Gamma device—currently the only commercially available brain PBM device to demonstrate these effects in a high-level peer-reviewed journal.
Dr. Yoshihiro Noda
Psychiatrist & Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Researcher
Dr. Yoshihiro Noda serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuropsychiatry at Keio University School of Medicine and Mita Hospital. His expertise lies in neuromodulation techniques (rTMS/TBS) and advanced neurophysiology (TMS-EEG), focusing on elucidating neural mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders and advancing therapeutic strategies across medicine, neuroscience, and healthcare management.
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Start with a Free Consultation
Every breakthrough begins with understanding.
During your consultation, we listen to your story, review your health goals, and map out a non-invasive care pathway engineered specifically for your brain.