Fermata Health co-founders Dr. Owen Scott Muir and Dr. Carlene MacMillan pride themselves on providing safe and effective treatments individually tailored to each of their patients’ needs. At Fermata Health, we specialize in a range of evidence-based treatments and therapies designed to address high-acuity mental health conditions, including:
Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for a range of diagnoses, schedules and ages (learn more about TMS here)
Spravato (esketamine) for Major Depressive Disorder and Suicidal ideation
Fermata is the name of a musical notation that indicates a rest should be paused beyond its natural duration. We believe in stopping help that has not been helpful, pausing, and approaching individuals with mental illness from new perspectives with innovative approaches. Accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, where remissions from lifelong suffering can happen in the span of a week instead of months, is one such approach. Mentalization Based Treatment, a therapeutic approach that works for individuals with complex and life-threatening problems when nothing else has, is another. We encourage you to reflect on what embracing a fermata could look like for you and make space for one in your life.
Testimonials
Drs. Muir and MacMillan have been colleagues for several years. Both are extremely responsive and accessible to their patients and wonderful colleagues to work with. They work in conjunction with the medical team and work hard to go “above and beyond” to tirelessly support their patients. They are well trained and experienced in many modalities of mental health and use cutting edge treatment to support their patients.
— John Samuels, MPH, Founder and CEO of Better Health Advisors
Angelica Bottaro is a medical writer and researcher with a rich background in psychology and journalism. She holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Trent University and an Advanced Diploma in Journalism from Centennial College. Angelica has been a freelance writer since 2014, amassing bylines in various platforms like Very Well Health, The Good Men Project, MakeWell, and LymeTime among others. Although primarily a freelance writer, her educational background and career trajectory have positioned her as a voice in mental health discourse, highlighting systemic issues in mental health care through her writing.
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