Meet Our Team

Our Founding Team


Our founders created Nurocoach to provide patients an integrated approach to care, using the best treatments fro conventional and alternative medicine. The team provides expert diagnosis and holistic care for patients with psychiatric needs, recognizing that pharmaceutical solutions may not be the best fit for everyone.

Dr. Sanket Vyas, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Sanket Vyas is a co-founder and the Chief Medical Officer of Nurocoach. He is triple board certified in adult, child, and forensic psychiatry. He is a permanent faculty member at Tulane University and has a strong commitment to managing prescription drugs responsibly. Dr. Vyas believes in providing integrated non-drug treatments, along with counseling, to improve the quality of life of his patients. Dr. Vyas received his medical degree and completed his residency in psychiatry at Louisiana State University.

Alex Kurian, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Alex established Nurocoach after 20+ years in management consulting and 10+ years as an active investor and operator in healthcare services. He’s passionate about leveraging telehealth technology to increase Access to Mental Health Care for all Americans. As an integrated psychiatric practice, Nurocoach educates patients on non-pharmaceutical solutions to wellness, such as sleep hygiene, nutritional coaching, talk therapy, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

Jimmie Thomas, Co-Founder of Nurocoach, Founder of Thomas House Consulting

President Club winner with 20 years of medical device leadership focused in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Neurosurgery, Neuromodulation, Pain Management and Mental Health. Leading, managing and developing processes within high performing teams is the foundation of my success. People are my "WHY". Intentional and meaningful connection is what drives me in life.
"If you set your goals ridiculously high and it's a failure, you will fail above everyone else's success". -James Cameron

Dr. Garic Grisbaum, Medical Director

Dr. Garic Grisbaum is Nurocoach's Medical Director, specializing in addiction management. He is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with expertise in conservative medication and dosage management. Dr. Grisbaum is passionate about limiting the risk of addiction in his patients by using medications that are supported by ongoing counseling. He earned his medical degree at Louisiana State School of Medicine.