Our Team

Ed Stern, Founder and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, providing care in DC, MD, VA, and soon in NY and FL.

Ed Stern (he/him/his)

Our Founder
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Providing Care in DC, MD, VA,

and projected to be in NY and FL later in 2024

Seeing people 10 and older

Ed (he/him/his) is a cis queer male who is an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He provides virtual and limited in-person visits throughout DC, MD, and VA. He's a sex-positive, open-minded LGBTQ+ healthcare worker who acknowledges his privilege and has lived his share of hardship. He values your diversity, needs, and goals in delivering your treatment.

To read Ed's full profile, click here.

Calvin Layne (he/him/his)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Provides Care in DC and VA

Seeing people 10 and older

Calvin Layne (He/Him/his) is a cisgender man who lives his experience within the LGBTQ+ community. He’s an ANCC Board-Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides virtual appointments to clients in DC, VA, and soon MD. He's an open-minded provider who values your diversity, needs, and goals in delivering your treatment.

To read Calvin's full profile, click here.

Koda Brinker (he/him/his)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Provides Care in DC and VA and soon MD

Seeing people 16 and older

Koda Brinker (He/Him) is a cisgender man who belongs to the LGBTQ community. He’s an ANCC Board-Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides virtual appointments for people in DC and VA (soon MD). He's an open minded provider who wants to learn more about you while delivering exceptional treatment.

To read Koda's full profile, click here.

Fritch Sumapig (she/her)

Office Administrator

Fritch Sumapig (She/Her) is a woman of Trans experience and is our Office Administrator (actually the real "boss" here!). She is our voice on the phone and handles most of what goes on behind the scenes at NothingBetter Health. At a young age, she studied chemical engineering. While she explored her gender identity, she committed herself to her studies as an outlet for her isolation and personal growth. Once she completed her education, she decided to transition her career to the medical field and developed a passion for helping others live their best life.

Her approach to administration is directly influenced by organizations and professionals who helped her during her journey. Fritch credits her community for teaching her how to develop comfort and pride in herself and how to use that to empower her future.

We are truly lucky to have her passion and skill as part of the NothingBetter Health team.