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About Ally Integrated Healthcare

Our Mission & Vision

MISSION

Since Inception, Ally Integrated Healthcare has operated on the premise that CARE and HEALING are bi-directional. Quality patient care and employee wellness are inextricably connected.

As a healthcare team we are committed to providing optimal clinical care (evidence based and in a timely manner), in a patient focused environment. Conversely, we also believe that providing apsychologically safe work environment for the those who facilitate the operations and existence of the organization(our employees), leads to the best desired outcomes for ALL.

VISION

To be an organization that facilitates healing and value restoration to all we interact with.

ALLY INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE

Our Practice

Ally clinicians work with the patient and, where appropriate, their support system. This might mean collaborating with your primary care doctor, or working with the family of an adolescent. Or it may be best to work with the patient alone. Our approach includes communication about your needs, education about your diagnosis and taking the time to find the treatment that works best for you. At Ally Integrated Healthcare, we strive to provide high quality care to help you arrive at YOUR optimal health. Treatment is individualized and tailored to your subjective and assessed needs. This care is carried out in a caring and respectful manner, while also maintaining our commitment to protecting your privacy. We are here to listen and guide you on this journey to greater mental health. We provide office, and/ or telemedicine visits for medication management and more.

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MEET OUR CLINICIANS

Our Team

Susan Wilkinson, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Susan S. Wilkinson earned her MSN (2014) from the Connell School of Nursing at Boston College and is an ANCC-board certified Family Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). In 2015, Susan completed a one year post graduate inter-professional (NP/MD) residency at the VA BHS/Harvard south shore psychiatry residency. Upon completion of her NP residency, she stayed on as a staff VA BHS prior to joining Boston Medical Center. As a family psychiatric nurse practitioner, she specializes in providing care in the outpatient setting. Previously Susan provided consultation services to the Family Medicine Clinic at Boston Medical through the integrated behavioral health in primary care model. Additional experience includes providing consultations to the Framingham CBOC which is part of the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare systems. Throughout her work in various settings, Susan has advocated for improving care quality and outcomes, her current interests include addictions treatment, behavioral and physical health disparities experienced by individuals with a history of childhood maltreatment and trauma in general. Her goal is to study barriers to mental health services in underserved populations especially in low and middle income countries. She is a member of the Alpha Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. Read about Susan in Voice magazine. Voice is published by the William F. Connell School of Nursing and the Boston College Office of Marketing Communications.
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Maria Thompson, DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Maria Thompson, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a Jonas Nursing and Veterans Health Scholar who graduated from New York University’s Rory Meyers Nursing School in December 2018. She holds an MSN at Stony Brook University in the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program, a second bachelor’s in nursing from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York, and her first bachelors in biology. She completed the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC, NP Residency in 2015. Maria completed the American Psychiatric Nursing Association’s Recovery to Practice Facilitator Program for Nurses in 2014. Her nurse residency capstone involved creating the inpatient psychiatric family mental health recovery group. The group’s purpose was to provide psychoeducation to family members about mental health recovery to support their loved one’s treatment goals. Maria worked for several years in medical-surgical and psychiatric nursing. She influences the next generation of nurses through precepting and mentoring undergraduate and graduate nurses. Her future goals are to engage in projects to benefit veterans, develop preventive mental health strategies, and create a program to educate underserved populations about psychological health, including emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and social well-being. Psychological health is attained through a holistic approach focused on the whole person’s transition from illness to wellness and recovery. Whereby applying pharmacological and nonpharmacological methods toward health and healing.
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John Albert, EMUNA

John Albert Emuna is a meticulous and mission-driven professional who ensures every onboarding experience at Ally Integrated Healthcare is smooth, reliable, and grounded in care. With a global background spanning East and Southern Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America, John brings a uniquely cross-cultural lens to operations, one that honors both precision and compassion. In each of these contexts, he has supported or led programs focused on education, mental wellness, values-based development, and systems strengthening.

At Ally Integrated Healthcare, John serves as the quiet force behind onboarding and operational coordination. John designs systems that are not only compliant and well-documented but also welcoming clients seeking therapy and support. He understands the importance of getting the "little things" right, because in behavioral healthcare, peace of mind often starts at paperwork.

His experience spans Strategic Planning, MEL, Project Lifecycle Management, Capacity Building, and Trainer-of-Trainers leadership. Yet perhaps his most defining strength lies not in the titles he holds, but in his quiet ability to bring order to complexity, and to gently connect people, purpose, and policy in ways that matter.

A firm believer that “excellence is not noise, but quiet consistency,” John’s work ethic speaks not only to compliance and structure, but to care, culture, and calling. Whether onboarding a new staff member or designing a cross-border learning program, his touch is thoughtful, his strategy deliberate, and his results enduring.

In every team he joins, John does not merely operate—he harmonizes.

Administrative Support

Asma Nasir, Practice & Business Development Manager

Asma Nasir combines her healthcare operations expertise with a passion for expanding access to quality behavioral health services. As Practice & Business Development Manager, she works to strengthen community partnerships, support practice growth, and create meaningful connections between individuals and the care they need. With a background in healthcare quality and value-based care, Asma brings a thoughtful, strategic approach to building a practice where patients feel supported, respected, and connected to the right resources.

Michelle Kamau, Intake Coordinator

Michelle Kamau is one of our intake coordinators at AlH, where she plays a crucial role in welcoming new patients and ensuring a positive initial experience at the clinic. Her responsibilities include coordinating, scheduling, and managing the intake process, ensuring that every patient feels cared for and supported from their very first interaction.  Michelle has become an integral part of Ally’s mission to provide compassionate and high-quality healthcare to the community.

Currently, Michelle is a college senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry with a minor in Health and Society. Her academic journey reflects her deep passion for healthcare and her commitment to understanding the intricate relationship between biological sciences and societal health issues. With a long-term goal of becoming a physician, she aims to make a positive impact on patients' lives and contribute to her community's overall well-being.

Outside of her professional and academic pursuits, Michelle enjoys a variety of hobbies that enrich her life. She is an avid crocheter who finds joy in creating handmade items and often shares this passion with friends and family. In addition, she loves spending time outdoors — hiking local trails and exploring nature — which helps her recharge and maintain a balanced lifestyle. Michelle also has a keen interest in music, frequently attending jam sessions where she connects with fellow music enthusiasts and enjoys the creative energy they share.

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