Emma Armand, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Doctor of Nursing, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Tampa Bay
Dr. Emma Armand, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She provides compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care at AuraSynergy in Tampa Bay and surrounding communities. In addition, she is dedicated to delivering comprehensive mental health services. These empower individuals with the knowledge, support, and tools needed to achieve lasting wellness.
Originally from New York, Dr. Armand is a proud United States Air Force Veteran who relocated to Florida in 2007. She began her nursing career by earning her Associate Degree in Nursing (2007). Next, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2013) and a Master of Science in Nursing (2018). She completed her post-graduate certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2020. Additionally, she earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in 2023.
Dr. Armand brings extensive clinical experience from emergency services, inpatient psychiatric units, and traumatic brain injury treatment centers. This background allows her to provide thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care across a wide range of clinical needs.
Dr. Armand is committed to delivering compassionate psychiatry, thoughtfully delivered, through personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Shayna Walker, MD, Psychiatrist
Doctor of Medicine
Dr. Shayna Walker, MD is a dual board-certified physician in psychiatry and family medicine with nearly two decades of clinical experience. Known for her thoughtful and reliable communication, she is a trusted advocate for advanced practice provider (APP) collaboration. She offers supervision and mentorship to providers at all stages of their careers.
Dr. Walker’s extensive expertise spans adult and child psychiatry, substance use treatment, and integrated family medicine care. She has a particular focus on weight management for all populations, providing comprehensive and compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
Dr. Walker earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her residency in Family Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. There, she also served as Chief Resident.
She is passionate about improving access to quality mental health care, fostering collaborative care models, and addressing weight management challenges to enhance patient well-being.
Cherry L. Tion
Office Manager
Cherry earned her degree in Psychology at Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan in the Philippines. A dedicated and organized Office Manager supporting AuraSynergy, LLC in providing high-quality patient care.
She is committed to professionalism, patient confidentiality and compassionate care. She strives to create a welcoming environment for patients while ensuring the clinic operates efficiently and effectively.
