Meet the Board
The Board of Directors for the Mental Health Alliance for Athletes (MHAA) is a group of dedicated professionals committed to supporting the mental well-being of athletes at all levels. The board is responsible for overseeing the organization's strategic direction, ensuring financial sustainability, and guiding key initiatives aimed at raising awareness, providing resources, and advocating for mental health support in the athletic community. Comprised of individuals with diverse expertise in sports, mental health, nonprofit governance, and community engagement, the Board of Directors plays a critical role in shaping the MHAA's mission and advancing its goals.
Robbin Merta
Secretary
Robbin is originally from the Chicagoland area and moved to Colorado in 1998. She has been in athletics since she was young, playing softball and volleyball, and later teaching women's self-defense. She and her husband, Dennis, owned Life Martial Arts in Broomfield for 18 years. Robbin is a REALTOR and owner of Glasslight Studio, fabricating stained glass panels, mosaics and murals. She has been a member of the Broomfield Chamber of Commerce for over 20 years and an Ambassador for the group since 2022. She has served on her REALTOR Association's Board of Directors and has volunteered for the Broomfield Community Foundation, Meals on Wheels, and the Chamber's Advocacy Committee.
Dr. Bret Ellington
Board Member At-Large
Dr Bret Ellington is a Functional Medicine practitioner and a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. His goal is to find the root cause and fix the problem! Too late often patients' problems are treated to suppress the symptoms, only to create other problems or have the same problem come back later. Dr Bret believes you don't have to live with pain forever. He takes pride in helping his patients restore their health, physically and mentally, by making changes that make a difference for a lifetime!
Dr. Ryan Schrock
Board Member At-Large
My mission: Empower all the lives I touch through exceptional chiropractic care. Founded on faith, informed and inspired by neuroscience, and driven by results. Kids are our specialty, but we have a neurological focus with all our clients to clear recurring stress and then stabilize and strengthen you on the way to a better day! In regards to TBI, concussion, and post-concussive care, chiropractic doesn't treat depression, suicide ideation, or PCS symptoms, we focus on rebuilding resilience, connection, and stability in the nervous system. We have a healing plan for you, not a numb me, push me out the door remedy. I love what I do, and my life is simple...Awaken~Serve~Repeat!
Erin Castellano
Board Member At-Large
Erin is a Colorado native with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation. She
embarked on this journey driven by her desire to positively impact
people's lives through holistic approaches to health and well-being.
Erin gained invaluable experience working for the National Sports Center for the Disabled, where she provided recreational therapy services to individuals with disabilities. After being a stay-at-home mom for two decades, Erin witnessed the transformative power of holistic practices in her own life and in the lives of her children and felt compelled to share these benefits with others. Motivated by a deep-rooted belief in the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, Erin set out to create a space where individuals could access a comprehensive range of
therapies and services. She is grateful for the opportunity to pursue her passion for brain health and looks forward to continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
Lisa Cramer, MA, LCPC, BCN, QEEG-DL
Board Member At-Large
Lisa Cramer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and double board-certified
neurofeedback specialist who has dedicated her career to helping individuals and families heal, rebuild, and thrive. She began her journey in the mental health field in 1999 after earning her Master’s in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University. Over the past 26 years, Lisa has worked with clients of all ages, supporting them through challenges of emotional dysregulation,
trauma, and brain injury.
In 2016, Lisa expanded her practice to include neurofeedback, recognizing its transformative impact with complex cases and individuals who felt they had “tried everything.” Since then, she
has become a leader in integrative neurotherapy, blending QEEG brain mapping, advanced neurofeedback modalities, psychotherapy, and functional medicine.
Her passion is especially strong in the areas of helping individuals who are seeking to recover from head injury and post concussion syndrome. She recognizes the mental health impacts of these impacts show up in mood, thinking skills, memory, sleep and more. These are not areas typically addressed in the usual rehabilitation plan. This all spurs Lisa to continue to learn new
ways to help these folks regulate and thrive with neurotherapy and other modalities.
Lisa is the founder and director of Mind Body Neuro of Colorado and Mind Body Neuro of
Illinois. Through these clinics, she leads a team of skilled providers dedicated to offering
cutting-edge brain-based treatments alongside compassionate, individualized care for all ages.






