Dr. James Taggart, MD, FACEP, PLLC

CEO and Founder 

With over two decades of clinical expertise, Dr. James R. Taggart leads an innovative practice as the founder of Shasta Meadows Wellness Center. His vision is to provide proven treatment options addressing depression and pain with patients who have yet to find relief with traditional medical options. Through the use of ketamine, IV therapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Dr. Taggart treats conditions such as depression, PTSD, and chronic pain, to name a few. He has created an environment where patients are heard and remain in control of their healthcare. Dr. Taggart stays current in the latest treatment options, best practices, and recommendations to ensure patients heal in the most natural manner possible. 

Dr. Richard Zarriello

Psychiatry Specialist

The experienced Psychiatry Specialist, Dr. Richard Zarriello is located in Redding California, and has over 31 years of experience as a Medical Doctor with extensive knowledge of Psychotic Disorders but also specializes in other personality disorders like Borderline Personality Disorder or Anxiety Neuroses among others that are not psychosis related; he graduated from State University Of New York Health Science Center At Brooklyn College Of Medicine back 1991 where its considered one the top medical schools In America today! His office takes new patients so feel free to contact him if you want more information about your diagnosis.

Ron Poli, PA

Physician's Assistant

Ron Poli is a certified Physician Assistant specializing in psychiatry. He completed his education at UC Davis and has over 30 years of experience working in rural family practice, ER, urgent care, child and adult psychiatry.  Ron is also a preceptor for Samuel Merritt College training future Physician Assistants. He also practices psychiatry at Shasta Regional Medical Center in the Center for Behavioral Health. Ron is grateful for the opportunity to help people with mental illness and it is his goal to remove the stigma surrounding mental Illness. Ron prides himself in providing thoughtful and compassionate care for his patients.

Stephanie Peterson

Psychotherapy & Nurse Practitioner

Stephanie Peterson is a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health nurse practitioner with 14 years’ experience helping others face the emotional challenges that are inherent with being human. She began her career as a psychiatric nurse in 2008 with Humboldt County Mental Health working in their inpatient facility. Her passion for mental health treatment that is individualized and delivered with dignity for each person continued after she relocated to Shasta County where she assessed and counseled those experiencing emotional crises in the emergency department.

Carrie Johnson, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist

Carrie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years clinical experience helping youth/families and adults walk through their struggles to find hope, peace, joy, and authenticity. Carrie utilizes a blend of Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectic Behavior
Therapy, Mindfulness, and Brainspotting to work collaboratively to help others achieve their goals.