Alli Waddell

About

I believe that healing changes everything. For nearly two decades, I've worked in the wellness and mental health space helping people reconnect with themselves, overcome challenges, and create lives that feel more meaningful, aligned, and alive. In 2018, my husband, Dr. Ken Adolph, and I founded Illumma with a simple vision: create a place where people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and burnout could access innovative mental health care in a way that feels safe, ethical, and deeply human. Since then, we've grown Illumma into one of Austin's most established ketamine therapy clinics, supporting more than 1,200 clients through over 12,000 treatments. Our work extends beyond medicine alone. We believe lasting transformation happens when clinical excellence, preparation, integration, community, and personal responsibility come together. As CEO and Co-Founder, I oversee strategy, operations, marketing, partnerships, and growth while helping shape the client experience and culture that define our organization. I'm passionate about: • Mental health innovation • Psychedelic medicine and ethical care • Healthcare entrepreneurship • Building mission-driven organizations • Supporting therapists and healthcare providers • Leadership and personal growth • Creating systems that help people thrive At my core, I believe every person has a unique light to offer the world. My life's work is helping create the conditions for that light to shine. Outside of work, you'll usually find me in my pottery studio exploring creativity, color, and the healing power of making things by hand. Let's connect if you're interested in mental health, healthcare innovation, psychedelic medicine, entrepreneurship, or building businesses that create meaningful impact.

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