About Us

Empowering resilience, restoring hope, and fostering healing

About Kintsugi Center for Healing

At Kintsugi Center for Healing, we believe that healing is both an art and a journey. The name kintsugi comes from the Japanese tradition of repairing broken pottery with gold, highlighting the cracks instead of hiding them. This practice reminds us that life’s fractures are not signs of weakness, but opportunities to rebuild with strength, resilience, and beauty.

Much like golden joinery, the therapeutic process offers space to mend, grow, and discover new wholeness. Our goal is to support clients in embracing their stories—both the struggles and the triumphs—as part of what makes them stronger.

About Dr. Phan

Dr. Phan founded Kintsugi Center for Healing with the belief that, much like the Japanese art of kintsugi—where broken pottery is mended with gold—healing is not about concealing life’s cracks, but embracing them as part of our strength and beauty.Dr. Phan brings years of clinical experience shaped by both professional expertise and a deeply human perspective. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Neuropsychology, and has extensive clinical training across Level I trauma hospitals, where she gained expertise in working with complex neurological and psychological conditions.

In addition to her clinical training, Dr. Phan has contributed to groundbreaking research in brain cancer and neuro-oncology, with publications featured in international journals.

Dr. Phan approaches care through a multi-cultural lens, integrating evidence-based practices with a humanistic and artistic perspective. She is passionate about treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—while honoring the uniqueness of each client’s story and background.

Her clinical specialties include:

Neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Brain cancer and neuro-oncology support
Chronic pain management
Traumatic grief

Her approach to therapy goes beyond a medical or psychiatric framework, integrating a humanistic and artistic lens into the healing process. She views each client not just as someone seeking treatment, but as a whole person with unique strengths, creativity, and capacity for resilience. At the heart of her work is the conviction that every individual has the capacity to heal and to emerge stronger. Dr. Phan is dedicated to walking alongside her clients with compassion, respect, and hope—helping them find their own “golden joinery” in the journey toward resilience and wholeness.

About Dr. Ivrys Dukes

Dr. Ivrys Dukes began her healthcare journey as a combat medic in the U.S. Army, serving on the frontlines where compassion, skill, and resilience often meant the difference between life and death. Her military service instilled a deep commitment to caring for others and a dedication to excellence that has shaped her career.

Following her service, Dr. Dukes earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She went on to practice in both acute care and primary care settings, building a reputation for providing evidence-based, patient-centered care with dignity, compassion, and respect.

Recognizing the vital connection between mental health and overall well-being, Dr. Dukes pursued advanced psychiatric training, completing a post-doctoral certificate in psychiatry at Chaminade University in Honolulu. This additional expertise allows her to offer a truly holistic approach to care—addressing not only physical health but also the emotional and psychological needs of her patients.

Today, Dr. Dukes brings together her medical knowledge, psychiatric training, and years of clinical experience to care for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. She is passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment where patients feel seen, heard, and empowered on their journey to health and healing.

At Kintsugi Center for Healing, we believe that every chapter of life—whether joyful or difficult—carries the potential to inspire growth, resilience, and deeper self-discovery.

No matter where you are on your journey, we are here to walk alongside you—helping you heal, grow, and find inspiration in every turn.