Our Values



Locally owned. Physician operated.

Locally owned.
Physician operated.

True North TMS at Willow Medical is a locally owned, physician operated psychiatry practice passionate & dedicated to treating depression — moving clients from a state of illness into wellness. We strive to provide compassionate, patient-centered care and promise to deliver TMS therapy with the highest level of respect, competence, collaboration, and personalized service. True North TMS at Willow Medical is committed to setting the standard of excellence for TMS Therapy in our community.
Our Vision   True North TMS at Willow Medical is the leader in the delivery of dedicated TMS therapy in our community, setting the standard for excellence in our field.

Excellence in patient-centered care for mental health and wellness.

Serving our Alaskan patients as individuals and honoring their humanity.

Team commitment to respect, privacy, and collaboration.

Locally owned. Physician operated.

Locally owned.
Physician operated.

True North TMS at Willow Medical is a locally owned, physician operated psychiatry practice passionate & dedicated to treating depression — moving clients from a state of illness into wellness. We strive to provide compassionate, patient-centered care and promise to deliver TMS therapy with the highest level of respect, competence, collaboration, and personalized service. True North TMS at Willow Medical is committed to setting the standard of excellence for TMS Therapy in our community.
Our Vision   True North TMS at Willow Medical is the leader in the delivery of dedicated TMS therapy in our community, setting the standard for excellence in our field.

Excellence in patient-centered care for mental health and wellness.

Serving our Alaskan patients as individuals and honoring their humanity.

Team commitment to respect, privacy, and collaboration.

Meet Our Team — Providers

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David Telford, MD

Medical Director

Dr. Telford has been serving the mental health needs of Alaskans for over 24 years practicing psychiatry in Alaska since 1996. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He completed his residency training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and received his medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Medical   more

Dr. Telford has been serving the mental health needs of Alaskans for over 24 years practicing psychiatry in    more
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Deanna Johnson, MD

Adult Psychiatrist

Dr. Johnson is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who returned to Alaska to practice in 2005. She lived in Alaska 1989-1995 after completing her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. She began medical school in 1994 through the Alaska WWAMI program, spending the first year of medical training in   more
Dr. Johnson is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who returned to Alaska to practice in 2005. She lived in   more
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Eileen Ha, MD

Clinical Director

Dr. Ha is an adult psychiatrist providing psychiatric care to Alaskans for over 18 years. She provides outpatient diagnostic evaluations, pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy for adults (18 years and older). Dr. Ha specializes in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder, adjustment disorders, life transitions, and women’s   more

Dr. Ha is an adult psychiatrist providing psychiatric care to Alaskans for over 18 years. She provides outpatient   more

Our Staff

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Alyson Torgerson

Clinic Manager and TMS Technician

Alyson was born and raised in Anchorage, AK. She has always had an interest in healthcare and began    more
Alyson was born and raised in Anchorage, AK. She has always had an interest in healthcare and began working in a chiropractic clinic shortly after high school. Alyson went on to obtain an Associates of Arts Degree and completed Certified Nursing Assistant education.   more
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Sarah Witmer

TMS Coordinator and TMS Technician

Sarah received her degree in Counseling Psychology from Colorado Mesa University in 2013. She is CPR   more
Sarah received her degree in Counseling Psychology from Colorado Mesa University in 2013. She is CPR certified through the Red Cross. After starting her career as a therapist, she took some time off to travel the world. After her travels, she found her desire to help others was still strong and started work   more