Our Team
Dr. Abhishek Rai, M.D.
PSYCHIATRIST
Dr. Rai (pronounced rye) is dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals grappling with psychiatric conditions such as depression, mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD. What sets Dr. Rai apart is his distinctive approach, seamlessly blending Western and Eastern medicine philosophies in a highly personalized manner for each patient. Driven by the conviction that true healing encompasses the body, mind, and spirit, he initiates treatment with medication but views complete healing as an intricate journey. He empowers his patients with evidence-based modalities and a diverse toolkit for a holistic and transformative healing experience.
License/Certifications:
Board-Certified Psychiatrist, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM)
Integrative Psychiatry Fellowship, Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI), Denver, CO
Certification in Ayurveda, California College of Ayurveda (CCA)
Clyde Smith,
MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC
PRACTICE MANAGER / NURSE PRACTITIONER
Clyde brings over 15 years of experience in psychiatric nursing and behavioral health leadership, with a background in practice management, consulting, clinical instruction, and mentorship. As Practice Manager at Sacred Balance, he supports the growth of our integrative care model. Clyde is a licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, offering initial evaluations, follow-ups, medication management, and psychotherapy. He is also a wellness and life coach, providing holistic support that includes a focus on nutrition, fitness, and sustainable lifestyle change.
Clyde is skilled in crisis stabilization, behavioral healthcare, program development, and community outreach. His published research on mindfulness-based stress reduction reflects his commitment to whole-person healing. Passionate about Sacred Balance’s mission, he is dedicated to guiding clients on their long-term wellness journey.
License/Certifications:
BS in Psychology, Clarion University of Pennsylvania – 2008
Registered Nurse (RN) & BSN, Clarion University of Pennsylvania – 2015
MSN in Nursing Administration, La Roche University – 2018
Psychiatric Board Certification, American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) – 2018
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), University of Cincinnati – 2024
Harvard Medical School Executive Education Certificate
Health & Wellness: Designing a Sustainable Nutrition Plan – 2025
Jodi Stepanek
CERTIFIED MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS INSTRUCTOR
Jodi is dedicated to empowering individuals, organizations and athletic teams through mindfulness, meditation and mindset training. After a 21-year career managing a corporate law firm, Jodi made the bold decision in 2021 to step away from her full-time management role to focus on her passion—helping others cultivate resilience, clarity, and well-being.
Jodi founded Big Heart Meditation & Mindfulness in 2021 to bring practical, science-backed mindfulness techniques to individuals, teams, and organizations. She has been a featured speaker at high schools, hospitals, colleges, businesses, conferences, and global meditation events, sharing strategies for stress management and emotional intelligence. Jodi is also a Certified Mental Performance Coach and coupled her love for sports with mental performance training!
Jodi works with individuals in assisting them to establish a consistent meditation routine along with providing people with custom personalized meditations!
Jodi is a featured meditation instructor on Insight Timer, the #1 Meditation App that helps with anxiety, sleep and relaxation.
License/Certifications:
1. BA from Coe College 2000
2. CMMI from McLean Meditation Institute 2020
3. Insight Timer Instructor 2023
4. Mental Performance Mastery Certification 2025
Team spotlight:
Dr. Rai’s story
I was raised in a spiritually centered family in India, where it was customary to visit gurus, consult astrologers, and engage with alternative approaches to well-being. At the same time, I grew up under the influence of Western education, with a grandfather who was a professor of physics and a father who was an engineer. This dual perspective allowed me to see the value of both Eastern and Western approaches to health.
I witnessed family members managing mental health conditions with a blend of psychiatric treatment and holistic practices, placing a strong emphasis on lifestyle adjustments, community involvement, and family support. This experience ignited my interest in medicine and to further pursue psychiatry in the United states.
This is the basis of my approach: treat people for acute symptoms with the best science we have to offer, including medications when needed, but go further and actually help people heal. This is integrative medicine. We pull in Eastern modalities, address the whole person, mind body and soul, and work to harmonize balance. We reach a place of stability from the acute mental health symptoms, and then go deeper, to find the root cause of chronic health ailments.
Sacred Balance Integrative Health is the culmination of my vision to bring the best of Eastern and Western approaches together, so you can truly heal. I look forward to helping you discover your healthiest, happiest and most fulfilled self.
— Dr. Abhishek Rai
“I feel so blessed to have found Dr. Rai. My experience has been exceptional on every level. He is kind, caring, easy to talk to, non-judgmental, empathetic, very knowledgeable, and actively listens. He looks at the whole picture and takes all things into account before recommending strategies. I am no longer on any medications and doing so well taking only a few supplements. Most days I feel like a million bucks! He has helped me tremendously!”
—LESLIE A.N., SACRED BALANCE CLIENT
“I am so thankful for Dr. Rai and for all of his help with my OCD. My relationship with my OCD, Anxiety, and with myself continues to grow positively because of Dr.Rai's help. He has taught me a lot about mental and physical health in general. I genuinely look forward to our appointments and I appreciate the comfortable environment and the kindness that is radiated in our sessions.”
—SUMRA K., SACRED BALANCE CLIENT