team sunrise
Our story
Dr Sunrise was born from the deep friendship between Joey Ancheta M.D. and Justin Walton through their shared belief that if you improve the mental state you improve the physical state, and vice versa.
They came together with the goal of building a telehealth company that gives health seekers both physical and metaphysical guidance to total well being and happiness.
Through Dr Joeys 30 years in the ER and private practice and Justin’s 20 years studying psychedelics, shamanism, mindfulness practices and non duality, they formed Dr Sunrise through a deep respect for nature, science and the wisdom of our ancestors.
When you choose Dr Sunrise know that you will be guided down your own unique path of healing and growth based on both cutting edge scientific research and respect for the knowledge from our ancient relatives.
Joey S Ancheta, M.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Dr Ancheta is a published, medical physician trained in emergency medicine, spanning a career of over 27 years , now entering the next phase of his medical career advancing awareness to a new approach to medicine founded in his first Tampa, Florida clinic, PhysioMental Health Research Center. With over 20 years of critical care experience in numerous emergency room settings with sub-speciality care in pediatric/young adult emergency medicine.
Dr. Ancheta’s unique perspective of physical health from the newborn to the elderly spanning all socioeconomic group divisions, seen through the prism of an ever-changing healthcare field in a very troubled, tumultuous social backdrop, has provided Dr. Ancheta with a unique perspective on the uncertain, future direction of medicine, and how obvious deficiencies in overall health care can be better served with emphasis on Mental Health and Physiological Health.
Dr. Ancheta adheres to the adage of practicing what he preaches, and is an avid distance runner, bicyclist, gym rat, and team sport player with varied musical interests trained in piano and self-taught in guitar and drums. With his love for reading, learning, and attempting new ideas, he is constantly challenging himself with annual marathons, learning new musical instruments and art forms, researching publication aspirations, while always seeking the balance of true, long-standing health that can be achieved with the re-focus on mental and physiological health.
He looks forward to his latest challenges as he continues his lifelong goal to advance the knowledge, acceptance, and clinical improvement of real health, utilizing the concepts and approach that forms the foundation of his new approach to medicine, PhysioMental Health & Biosynchronicity here at Dr Sunrise.
Justin Walton
Chief Intimacy Officer
Justin is a passionate lover of all things health and happiness, with over 20 years as a devoted student of traditional Shamanism, Yoga, Meditation and the science of nutrition and mental health, he has been the apprentice of many powerful healers and wise mentors in many areas of life.
After healing himself of many forms of mental illness and childhood traumas he has given his life to helping others help themselves. With an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and the healthy dose of skepticism that comes from a lifetime of growing in various new age spiritual communities and the festival circuit, he adheres to a balance of science and spirituality. True wellness and the development of consciousness are his key areas of focus with a passion for human potential and the infinite capacity of compassion and intellect.
Justin has also been an accomplished expert in social media marketing since before bloggers became rockstars. Remember AOL, Myspace and Webcrawler? He has studied with economists, business experts and shamans alike. He has created over a billion in revenue for his partners and clients, and helped a company exit for $333M. His focus has always been on intimacy, collaboration and education, and is committed to sharing real things of true value, being a good father, husband and friend.
Dennis j Cagan
Shadow CEO
Dennis Cagan is an entrepreneur and high-technology industry veteran, having founded or co-founded over a dozen different companies. His is widely regarded as an expert on high technology entrepreneurship and corporate governance. Dennis advises private company owners and CEOs on forming and scaling their companies and boards of directors, and augments management teams in his trademarked Shadow CEO® role. These activities are pursued through Caganco Incorporated (est. 1984). Mr. Cagan currently sits on several private company boards of directors, coast-to-coast.
Mr. Cagan co-founded his first software company and formed his first company board in 1968. In 1976 he founded his fifth company and took it public on NASDAQ in 1981. In 1982 the company was ranked #32 on the initial publication of the Inc. Magazine ‘Inc. 100’. Mr. Cagan has served on 71 company fiduciary boards, both public (10) and private, predominantly in early and mid-stage technology companies. Mr. Cagan is a seasoned CEO/Chairman and has been a CEO of both public and private companies (including one public Unicorn), a venture capitalist, private investor, consultant, professional board member, university business school instructor, and expert witness.
Mr. Cagan has spoken about technology and governance throughout the USA and Internationally, and authored dozens of articles. In 1979 he was the Keynote Speaker at the first annual COMDEX Show in Las Vegas (he spoke every year through 1985). In 2011 he was inducted into the IT Hall of Fame (CompTIA). In 2013 NACD and the Dallas Business Journal selected him in the inaugural annual group of 12 North Texas Outstanding Directors. In 2013 he was the Keynote Speaker at the first annual Private Company Governance Summit in Washington, D.C. (he spoke at four more annual summits in 2014, 2015, 2016, and keynoting again in 2019). In 2017 Mr. Cagan published his book, The Board of Directors of a Private Enterprise.
Dennis and his wife Angelia reside in Sarasota, FL. Dennis celebrates being on LinkedIn for over 20 years