Meet Our Clinical Team
Dr. Shuo Qiu, MD
Founder & Medical Director
Dr. Shuo Qiu is a board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of Lifewave Psychiatry. He earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed his psychiatry residency training at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
Dr. Qiu specializes in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, and related mental health conditions. His approach emphasizes careful evaluation, evidence-based treatment, and collaborative decision-making. He believes that effective psychiatric care begins with understanding each patient's unique story, goals, and challenges.
Patients appreciate Dr. Qiu's thoughtful and personalized approach, as well as his commitment to creating treatment plans that reflect both scientific evidence and individual needs.
Ahila Muthaiya, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Ahila Muthaiya is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix and completed her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner training through the University of South Alabama.
Ahila treats a wide range of conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and OCD. She believes in a holistic approach to mental health care that combines medication management with lifestyle interventions, coping strategies, and therapeutic support. Her goal is to help patients develop lasting skills and resilience while achieving meaningful symptom improvement.
Patients value her warm, collaborative style and her commitment to helping each individual feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout treatment.
Our Philosophy of Care
At Lifewave Psychiatry, we believe that excellent mental health care should be both evidence-based and deeply personal. Every member of our clinical team shares a commitment to compassionate listening, thoughtful treatment planning, and collaborative care.
While each provider brings unique training and experience, we are united by a common mission: helping patients improve their mental health, strengthen their relationships, and build lives that feel meaningful and fulfilling.