Robin McKinley
Robin McKinley
Nurse Practitioner & Owner
Robin is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner who bridges modern medicine with consciousness-based healing. Her path into integrative care was born from personal transformation through the discovery of energy healing, hypnosis, and an extensive meditation practice. This turning point reshaped her understanding of consciousness and catalyzed a deeper inquiry into healing beyond symptom management, ultimately leading to the creation of Awaken, a ketamine healing studio offering a unique, integrative approach to care.
Robin earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2003. She spent nine years at Lawrence General Hospital, beginning in medical-surgical nursing and later working five years in the Emergency Center. In 2012, she completed her Master of Science in Nursing at UMass Lowell and went on to practice as a primary care provider at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center and New England Community Medical Services, caring for patients across outpatient, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation settings.
Over time, her clinical focus evolved toward understanding why symptoms persist, particularly in individuals who have not found relief through conventional approaches alone. This inquiry led her to open a practice where Eastern and Western philosophies of healing could coexist, integrating energy work, guided meditation, hypnosis, and ketamine therapy. She completed a year-long fellowship in Integrative Psychiatry at the Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI), followed by advanced training in ketamine-assisted therapy at Resilience Behavioral Health Solutions, a credentialed program of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Robin later completed her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner training and is now both a Psychiatric and Family Practice Nurse Practitioner.
Degrees & Certifications
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), AANP
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Integrative Psychiatry Certification, Integrative Psychiatry Institute (1-year fellowship)
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Certification
ACLS Certified
CPR Certified
Licensure & Jurisdictions Served
Awaken is a single-practitioner practice. Robin is the sole clinician providing all clinical services.
New Hampshire: Licensed to practice; Active DEA registration. Ketamine services are provided on-site only.
New York: Licensed to practice; Active DEA registration. Ketamine services are provided only in a retreat setting.
Massachusetts: Licensed to practice; No active DEA registration. Services are limited to non-controlled clinical care, in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Clinical services are provided only within the jurisdictions listed above and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Additional Training & Modalities
Robin has pursued advanced training in complementary modalities that may be offered as optional, non-medical supports for interested clients:
Reiki Master
Barbara Brennan Healing Light Workshop
Integrated Energy Therapy (IET)
Hypnosis Training (Imagination Gateway)
Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT)
Master Practitioner, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Optional complementary practices, such as meditation, sound therapy, or energy-based modalities, are offered as supportive experiences and are not intended to diagnose or treat medical or psychiatric conditions.
Therapists Robin Refers Clients to:
Meet Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Sarah – all have extensive training with integration therapy and clients are encouraged to utilize their support and services. Sarah can see Clients at Awaken or remotely and Sarah has an office in Massachusetts and sees clients remotely as well.
Rebecca Simmons
MA
Rebecca has her masters degree in clinical mental health counseling. She works with individuals through a client centered approach creating a strong therapeutic relationship. She is an independent provider and not affiliated with Awaken. Awaken clients are referred to her if they need additional behavioral health therapy support.
She brings her 17 years of experience as yoga teacher and student to her sessions by applying mindfulness meditation techniques and body awareness.
Rebecca has been working with psychedelic medicines for over 6 years and uses her knowledge to assist clients with mind set and integration.
Elizabeth Johnston
Licensed Therapist
Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy | Trained in Somatic & Psychedelic Therapy
My first priority is for you to feel safe, seen, and understood so you can make the changes that matter most to you. I believe the therapeutic relationship is foundational, which is why our work will be collaborative and interactive. Together, we will navigate your path of awareness and unfolding.
My approach is grounded in an attachment lens, helping to uncover and tend to the deeper roots of distress. I work with both individuals and couples, offering a space for new, corrective emotional experiences so you can feel more grounded within yourself and in your relationships.
As children, we develop coping strategies that help us survive. But those same strategies often don’t serve us in adulthood—they can even hold us back. I want to help you heal the deeper wounds beneath those patterns. Together, we’ll explore your fears and longings in a safe, supportive space, so you can reconnect with your true self and experience a deeper sense of contentment and connection.
Sarah C. Benoit
LCMHC, LMHC, PLLC
Sarah Benoit is a independent licensed psychotherapist and not affiliated with Awaken. She is offering remote support in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Since obtaining her graduate degree in Counseling Psychology form Fitchburg State College in 2004, she has worked in a variety of settings and provided a variety of services. Early in her career she worked in a hospital in-patient setting and then moved to community based mental health work. Within the last 10 years her focus has been on private practice and private consultation services.
Most recently, she obtained a certificate in Plant Medicine from Cornell University and has pursued further education in the area of serotonergic entheogens and psychedelics. One of her specialties is helping people integrate their experiences with these medicines into their daily life.
For more information on Sarah and what services she offers, her website is sarahcbenoit.com
Sarah C. Benoit, LCMHC, LMHC, PLLC | Milford, NH 03055 | Telehealth
Hours: Monday – Friday and Some Saturdays (by appointment only).
75 Gilcreast Rd. Suite 303 • Londonderry, NH 03053
HIPAA Compliant Email: awaken@awakennh.com