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 dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care throughout the Tampa Bay community. Her approach focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their mental health concerns.
Originally from New York, she proudly served in the United States Air Force before relocating to Florida in 2007. Since then, she has developed extensive clinical experience in emergency medicine, inpatient psychiatry, and traumatic brain injury treatment.
Her educational journey reflects a strong commitment to excellence in mental health care. She earned her Associate Degree in Nursing in 2007, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2013 and a Master of Science in Nursing in 2018. She later completed her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification in 2020 and earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2023.
Today, she combines advanced clinical training with a compassionate approach to care. By developing personalized treatment plans grounded in evidence-based psychiatry, she helps patients build the tools, resilience, and support needed to achieve long-term mental wellness.
Shayna Walker, MD, Psychiatrist
Doctor of Medicine
Dr. Shayna Walker, MD, is a dual board-certified physician specializing in psychiatry and family medicine with nearly twenty years of clinical experience. Through her work, she provides comprehensive, patient-centered care that addresses both mental and physical health.
Throughout her career, Dr. Walker has gained extensive experience in adult and child psychiatry, substance use treatment, and integrated family medicine. As a result, she brings a well-rounded perspective to patient care. In particular, she focuses on weight management and whole-person wellness for patients of all ages.
Dr. Walker earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She then completed a combined residency in Family Medicine and Psychiatry at University of California, San Diego, where she served as Chief Resident.
In addition to her clinical care, she is a strong advocate for collaborative healthcare. For this reason, she provides supervision and mentorship to advanced practice providers while supporting team-based models that improve access to quality mental health services.
Cherry L. Tion
Office Manager
Cherry earned her degree in Psychology from Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan in the Philippines. Following her academic training, she developed strong organizational and administrative skills that support high-quality healthcare operations.
Currently, Cherry serves as the dedicated and highly organized Office Manager at AuraSynergy, LLC. In this role, she helps ensure the clinic runs smoothly while supporting the team in delivering exceptional patient care.
In addition, she is deeply committed to professionalism, patient confidentiality, and compassionate service. Through her work, Cherry strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment for every patient. At the same time, she works diligently behind the scenes to ensure the clinic operates efficiently and effectively.
