Dr. Amy van Elkan, Anesthesiologist and Medical Director

Amy van Elkan, MD, believes that healing is possible when evidence-based medicine is paired with compassionate, individualized care. She is dedicated to creating personalized treatment plans for every patient and to providing a supportive, patient-centered environment throughout the healing process.

Dr. Amy is an anesthesiologist with over 25 years of experience using ketamine in clinical practice. Early in her career, she noticed something remarkable: when ketamine was incorporated into general anesthesia, some patients with depression reported improved mood in the days following surgery. That observation became the foundation for her long-standing interest in ketamine’s therapeutic role in mental health.

Her commitment to this work is also deeply personal. After witnessing a close family member struggle with treatment-resistant depression—and seeing ketamine infusion therapy provide meaningful relief—Dr. Amy became passionate about expanding access to this life-changing treatment for others.

In 2019, she founded Crestline Health and Wellness, becoming the first clinic in Birmingham, Alabama to offer ketamine infusion therapy. Since opening, she has continued to innovate in order to improve patient outcomes, incorporating services such as IV hydration, NAD+ infusions, GLP-1 weight loss support, and EXOMind TMS therapy, all while maintaining a strong focus on evidence-based practice and collaborative care.

Dr. Amy earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, and completed both medical school and residency training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She is a proud member of the American Society of Ketamine Physicians and a distinguished Integrative Psychiatry Institute Ketamine Provider.

When she’s not in the clinic, Dr. van Elkan enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on her granddaughter at gymnastics and fencing competitions.

Ashley Fontaine, RN, Chief Nursing Officer

Ashley has been with Crestline Health and Wellness since its inception and plays an critical role in ensuring every patient’s experience is compassionate and safe. Ashley first met Dr. van Elkan in 2018 while working in interventional pain management and was inspired to join her in pioneering ketamine therapy in Birmingham.

A nurse since 2007, Ashley spent over a decade on the orthopedic floor at St. Vincent’s Hospital, where she advanced to floor supervisor and honed her clinical expertise and leadership skills. Her deep well of nursing knowledge and calm, reassuring presence make her an anchor for both patients and staff.

Outside of work, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on her son and daughter at sporting events, embodying the same warmth and dedication in her personal life that she brings to her nursing practice.

Hampton Leigh Adams, RN, Patient Care Coordinator

Hampton Leigh joined Crestline Health and Wellness in 2020 and serves as the clinic’s Patient Care Coordinator. With a background in French Literature and a lifelong love of language and connection, Hampton found a new calling in healthcare after moving back home during the pandemic.

At Crestline Health and Wellness, Hampton is often the first point of contact for patients, ensuring they feel comfortable, informed, and cared for from their very first interaction. Whether answering questions over the phone, managing scheduling, or coordinating documentation, Hampton’s focus is always on making each patient feel seen, heard, and supported.

Hampton recently completed a nursing degree and is passionate about continuing to grow within healthcare and carrying Crestline Health and Wellness’ mission of compassionate care forward. She was the 2026 recipient of the Florence Nightingale Award, which exemplifies honesty, technical knowledge, clinical skills, commitment, and leadership in nursing.