Study Authors

Although we are not researchers by profession, we both have training and professional experience in the areas of research and psychology.

Blake is a marketing research consultant to the healthcare industry.  He is  founder and prinicipal of Insight Healthcare and routinely conducts focus groups and individual interviews with physicians.  Blake has an MBA from Stanford University and has served on the Board of Maitri since 2001.

Lanz is an organization development consultant  who coaches  executives and facilitates teams.  Data collection through confidential interviews is a core element in his work.  Lanz has Master’s degrees in clinical and organizational psychology and has worked with individuals and couples in various mental health settings. 

Please click on either of our names for more biographical information.

Blake Spears
Lanz Lowen

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