Roland Pankewich is an optimal health practitioner formally trained in holistic nutrition and functional medicine. His unique approach assesses each aspect of lifestyle as it relates to health, with a focus on intervention at the bio-chemical level. Roland’s background in sports and exercise has given him a unique approach to performance and physical optimization with diet and supplementation. By emphasising critical thinking and action-based outcomes, Roland teaches his clients to understand and implement changes as they work towards better health. His specialities include clinical practice, education and presentation.

David Kittner, a.k.a. the Youth Fitness Guy, lives and works in Peterborough. As a Certified Functional Strength Coach and Youth Fitness Specialist, he conducts training programs, workshops and clinics for athletes, sports teams, teachers and coaches. David also presents internationally at fitness, coaching and physical education conferences including The New York Rangers, USA Hockey, the Ontario Physical Literacy Summit and the Youth Fitness Summit.

In addition to being the 2014 IYCA Coach of the Year, David is a contributing author of the international bestselling book The Definitive Guide to Youth Athletic Strength, Conditioning and Performance.

Jude graduated with honours from Sir Sanford Fleming College in Peterborough. Since graduation he has been associated with the John Howard Society, working with at-risk youth and people dealing with addiction. Growing up surrounded by family and friends struggling with addiction, and losing family to addiction, Jude found himself walking the line of addiction. Life experience created a heightened awareness of the impact addiction has on one’s life and the lives of others, and this spurred him to make positive change. Jude has an empathetic if not a kindred connection to people facing addiction, PTSD and mental health challenges. Jude believes in the integration of holistic and evidence-based methods when it comes to healing and addiction. He is a warm, personable counsellor who takes a non-judgmental approach and values the importance of exploring the underlying contributors to addiction, not just the addiction itself. Jude is a strong advocate for healthy changes in life habits as the first step to implementing change. Consistency, mindfulness, visualization and positivity are Jude’s mantras.

Corrina earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Ottawa and her graduate certificate in Addictions and Mental Health through Durham College. She has a passion for working with others and a desire to help make a positive impact in people’s lives. Corrina’s personal experience with a family member living with addiction, as well as personal/family mental health struggles led her to take a specialized program in Addictions and Mental Health. Corrina completed an internship at Bellwood Health Services in Toronto and began putting her academic skills into clinical practice and developing her counselling style. Corrina believes in a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach to care and the importance of treating the individual holistically. Clients respond to her warm, empathetic, non-judgmental client-centred approach. Corrina believes that recovery involves living a life that is meaningful and works toward helping her clients discover the core values that have been lost through addiction.

Wanting to help others has always come naturally to Judy and having a loved-one struggling with addiction peaked her interest in the addictions field. Judy attended the Drug and Alcohol Counselling program at Fleming College in Peterborough to acquire the practical skills and knowledge to assist those struggling with mental health and addiction. After completing her placement at CHRC, Judy was invited to join the team. She is passionate about helping others, believes in the holistic approach to recovery, and works with her clients toward healing the mind, body and spirit.

George joined the CHRC team after a 25-year career in business. He graduated from York University in 1990 and steadily moved up in his field. It was his own 10-year battle with opioid addictions that made him realize a change was needed. Like many people who suffer addictions, George continually asked the question, “Why me?” It wasn’t until he attended an open house for Fleming College’s Addictions and Mental Health program that he found a way to make sense of those 10 years, as well as a way to help others dealing with similar situations. George graduated from Fleming and received the award for outstanding achievement in academics and placement. Outside of work, George is most importantly a husband and a father to three daughters. He is humbled to be President and Chair of the Board for McLeod House Cheshire Homes Charities where he has worked with the directors to provide funding for organizations that support improving the lives of those in need.

Jay has been helping people overcome a broad spectrum of interpersonal difficulties for over twenty years. He honed his counselling skills as a pastoral leader which has given him unique insight into the human experience. His congregational leadership is contrasted with the opportunity to manage a residential facility that specialized in helping men overcome their struggles with addiction, education and employment issues, and make the difficult transition from prison back into the community. A committed life-long learner, Jay is enroute to finish his Master’s of Theological Studies (MTS) in 2019. Jay is a certified coach in The Birkman Method of assessing behaviour and personality and has recently completed 60 hours of ICF approved ASCTH Executive Coach Training. Jay sees his higher purpose as helping people who struggle with addiction and mental health concerns with a goal to unleash their potential.

Melissa is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner and Therapeutic Chef. She graduated from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN) in Toronto. Following a successful 10-year career working her way through some of the best restaurants in Canada, Melissa wanted to expand her knowledge of nutrition and returned to IHN, obtaining her diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition. After graduating, she launched her practice “Eat. Live. Thrive.” and joined the Canadian Health Recovery Centre, where she specializes in food-based nutrition for alcohol and drug recovery, mental health, and blood sugar management.

Brittany began her educational journey by pursuing her passion for people. She completed her undergraduate degree with Honours in Sociology and Political Science at Trent University in Peterborough. After graduating, Brittany continued her education to specialize her knowledge and develop skills for helping others by completing her Social Service Work diploma at Loyalist College. She also obtained a certificate in Career Development while at Loyalist. Brittany participated in placements at Canadian Mental Health Association and FOURcast. During this time, she witnessed the pain and emotional turmoil addiction has on those suffering and their loved ones in both her professional and personal life, which solidified her goal of helping those affected by addiction. Brittany went on to work with children with special needs and behavioral issues and gained experience with anger management, coping strategies, self-care and distraction techniques for those suffering from difficult mental health symptoms. Brittany is currently adding to her skills by working toward an Addictions Care Worker diploma through McMaster University She continues to provide relief support to youth in a mental health group home setting. In her role at CHRC, Brittany provides support to clients and the team with a positive and encouraging approach.

Patrick’s personal experience helping friends and family dealing with addictions cemented his desire to help others and evolved into a professional interest in the field of addictions and mental health. Patrick holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Trent University in Peterborough, where his studies included a focus on Cognitive Psychology, Health Psychology and Learning Psychology. He has lived in many parts of the world and has experience teaching adults and children, allowing him a unique perspective many people enjoy and relate to. Patrick focuses on building a rapport to develop a meaningful relationship with each client.

Nicholas has experience in a range of disciplines, from working with a team of health care professionals in rehabilitative work to sport performance at the provincial level. As a personal trainer and health promoter, he assesses and improves movement mechanics through designing a personalized plan of action while considering his clients’ objectives. Nicholas works to instill the principals needed to visualize and plan for healthy lifestyle and provide his clients with the specific tools required to improve their health.

Aaron earned his Bachelor of Theology degree 23 years ago and has spent the last two decades speaking, teaching, creating and pondering aspects of faith, both in religious communities and outside. Aaron’s passion for his work stems from observing the beautiful and sometimes ugly relationship between our humanity and our search for deeper meaning. Spirituality is a world of stories to not only discover but also be discovered by. At CHRC, Aaron facilitates a weekly group discussion around the themes of spirituality, designed to inspire and challenge clients to rediscover or consider this tool in their recovery. Aaron’s refreshing approach to the ideas of religion and meaning allows the participants a sense their story matters, whether they are religious, atheist or agnostic. Aaron is also available to meet with clients one-on-one to help work through individual roadblocks and create a forward-looking approach to spirituality.

Darryl brings ten years of personal and professional experience with mental health and addiction treatment and life skills coaching to his counselling position at the Canadian Health Recovery Centre.

Early life experiences led Darryl to work in his chosen field of addiction and mental health counselling. He was raised in Toronto by a single mother who worked multiple jobs, His father was a diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic, a drug addict and recognized as the neighbourhood homeless man. As a young teenager, Darryl would have to search the dangerous downtown homeless shelters when he wanted to see his father. With these early adversities, Darryl found himself immersed in street life at a young age. Drugs, gangs and trouble with the law became his lifestyle.

After completing a treatment program nearly 15 years ago, Darryl turned his life in the right direction. He began visiting young people at local prisons, where he shared his personal stories in the hope of opening their eyes to the dangers of gang violence, and helped teach them how to become better versions of themselves. Darryl received honours in Counselling Skills and Addiction Studies from Centennial College and obtained certification as a Life Skills Coach through George Brown College. Most recently he received a diploma in Psychology from Alison University, and is certified in “The Addicted Brain” by Emory University. Darryl is also trained in HIV and Hepatitis awareness. His continuing education includes completing a Concurrent Disorders certificate at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) via the University of Toronto.

Darryl believes in leading by example. He lives his life with confidence and honesty, and takes personal responsibility in hopes of making a difference. His early experiences allow him to approach professional situations with an open mind and a non-judgmental perspective.

Jenn brings 14 years of experience as head chef in a fine dining retirement facility. The kitchen is where she feels most comfortable and where she shines. Having been surrounded by addiction and loss of loved ones and family in her life, Jenn was drawn to working in the field of addictions. Jenn loves creating meals that are both delicious and nutritious and her work at CHRC allows her to use her cooking skills to help to heal. Jenn is proud to be working with our nutritionists in providing a diet that will help heal those bodies that have been damaged from abuse. Jenn finds inspiration and motivation through witnessing the tremendous change in the men in treatment at CHRC.

Steve began his professional life in the theatre as an actor, but his other love – a passion for fine food – led him to enroll in the prestigious culinary program at George Brown College in Toronto. After graduating, Steve developed his culinary expertise by working at intimate restaurants, large-scale operations, upscale retirement residences and by catering. After working and honing his skills, Steve is excited to be able to use his culinary talents and experience to create nutritious, creative and delicious meals at CHRC. Steve is a genuine artist in the kitchen and his desire to give back to his community in a meaningful way through his passion for healthy food will benefit all who enter our doors.

Luke has been regularly practising yoga and meditation since moving to Yasodhara Ashram, Yoga Study and Retreat Centre in 2002. He lived at the Ashram for 2 1/2 years and was immersed in intensive, experiential study of yogic practices and philosophy. In 2006, he completed Yasodhara Yoga’s 800-hour Yoga Development Course and Hatha Yoga teacher training. Luke has been involved in the establishment and running of Radha Yoga and Eatery in Vancouver, The Toronto Radha Yoga Centre (now Yasodhara Yoga Toronto), and Yasodhara Yoga Peterborough, his current home studio. Luke has also studied psychotherapy skills at the Transpersonal Therapy Centre in Toronto and has an Honours B.A. in music from York University, a Master’s in Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University and is an accredited music therapist. Luke’s approach to teaching emphasizes self-awareness, relaxation and developing a loving relationship with the body, mind and emotions. He has created a program for the Canadian Health Recovery Centre that helps clients integrate the yogic practices that work for them into their life off the mat.

Moose, a Newfoundland-Golden Retriever cross, is a welcome addition to the CHRC team. He was certified as a therapy dog in 2012 and has worked with an array of clients ranging from military veterans struggling with PTSD to people struggling with addiction. Moose is a gentle soul, always ready and willing to listen and provide comfort.

Aaron holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University in Vancouver and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Trent University. Over the course of his schooling, Aaron has conducted research on the illness experiences of male chronic pain patients. He has experience working in the fields of addiction services, family and relationship development and sexual abuse counselling.

Aaron’s counselling style is based in an experiential and awareness-focused process of collaboration and exploration with his clients. His counselling approach promotes mindfulness, openness and personal well-being by working with clients to better understand themselves, their relationships and their connection to the world around them. Aaron believes strongly in creating a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment to promote health and well-being.

Nick attended Carleton University in Ottawa and holds a degree in Criminology, with a background in psychology and addictions. Nick found his passion for working in the field of addictions and mental health after experiencing the personal pain of seeing family and friends suffer with substance abuse problems.

As a counsellor, Nick’s warm and natural approach is engaging and authentic as he works with individuals to promote improved health and wellness. Nick believes in the importance of reconnecting the body and the mind and is skilled in utilizing tools to help manage thoughts and emotions. Experience has convinced him that lasting recovery requires treating the mind, the body and the soul. Nick is a compassionate counsellor who embraces the importance of empathy and understanding, and recognizes each person – and each person’s set of experiences – is unique. He looks forward to sharing his passion and knowledge with clients at CHRC to help them be the best version of themselves.

Will holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Psychology from the University of Ottawa and a certificate in Pre-Health Science (with honours) from Georgian College in Barrie. He is completing his Masters degree in Human Services Counselling – Crisis Response and Trauma, with course work on complex trauma, grief and PTSD. Will’s counselling style is Rogerian, in that he truly believes that an unconditionally warm and positive regard for each client is essential in forming the relationships necessary to promote change. Will is actively involved in the faith community within Peterborough. He has worked with a wide range of clients in a variety of settings including adult males who are justice-involved as a direct or indirect result of substance abuse. His experience includes working in clinical settings, half-way houses and community organizations, as well as front-line work with a police service, where he served his clients and community through active suicide interventions, crisis mediation, counselling and case work. Will’s professional and personal experience has allowed him to witness triumph and beauty in the face of adversity and pain. He sees this as his most notable asset and one that is commonplace at CHRC.

After his own personal encounter with addiction and the loss of someone close to him from an overdose, Justin made a conscious decision to change his life. Experiencing the pain that addiction inflicts on the people he cared about motivated him to pursue study in the field of addiction so that he could focus on helping people suffering with addiction. Justin completed the Mental Health and Addictions Worker program at Canadore College, enhancing his work experience with an internship at the Nipissing Detoxification and Substance Abuse Centre in North Bay, Ontario. Justin has his Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training certification, and worked as an Addiction Counsellor at a residential facility in eastern Ontario before joining the team at CHRC. Justin brings compassion and commitment in helping those afflicted with addiction and addiction-related problems.

Jodi’s role at CHRC includes facilitating psycho-education and group counselling, and providing ongoing support for our guests. Her counselling style is based on a foundation of respect, while promoting cognitive reframing and positive self-talk.

Jodi’s life has been impacted by addictions and mental health, which provoked her interest in treatment and recovery. Jodi earned a Diploma from Fleming College in Drug and Alcohol Counselling after consolidating her learning with a four-month placement working at Durham Mental Health Crisis Services as a Crisis Worker, and at Melinda Hynes and Associates as an Addictions Counsellor. Wanting to learn more about the human mind and behaviour, Jodi studied Psychology at Trent University and earned an Honours Bachelor of Science. She focused her learning on the neuroscience of cognition, learning, memory and behaviour change. Jodi also studied addictions, concurrent disorders and mental health through the Addictions and Mental Health Counselling post-graduate program at Durham College. This learning was consolidated through Jodi’s four-month practicum at Pinewood Centre of Lakeridge Health, where she worked with clients and family members impacted by substance use and problem gambling.

Jodi has always believed in the holistic approach to recovery, which is why she is excited to be part of the team at CHRC. She hopes to help reduce societal stigma surrounding addiction, and promote healthy recovery for all people impacted by addiction.

After receiving his Drug and Alcohol Counsellor diploma from Sir Sanford Fleming College in Peterborough, Jeff began his career at Bellwood Health Services as a Program Assistant and Addictions Counsellor. He also worked as the Primary Counsellor for the Iqaluit Addiction Treatment Program. Jeff is experienced in individual and group counselling, program development and implementation, crisis intervention, and aftercare and discharge planning. He is also a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist. Jeff works at CHRC with his four-legged assistant, Moose, a certified therapy dog. An altruistic, positive person, Jeff is committed to continued growth and development in the field of addiction treatment. His goal is to help individuals with addictions learn how to create the better life he believes they deserve.

Nicolle holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Health Psychology, specializing in addictions. Her research has explored mindfulness techniques including meditation and relaxation, mood fluctuation and brief interventions. Nicolle successfully communicated the results of her research in international journal publications and at international conferences. She participated in an internship at The National Research Council in Pisa, Italy, involving education in treatment modalities for addiction, and Tibetan mindfulness meditation.

Nicolle’s interests were sparked by her personal experience with those suffering from the pervasive effects of addiction, and they extended into her love of research and clinical work. Her Master’s thesis explored different interventions for those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. She has continued to work with this population as well as with clients struggling with co-occurring issues. She has worked in a recovery home supporting men in their sobriety post-detox and/or treatment, and as a crisis intervention and residential counsellor. Although she specializes in substance abuse, she also has experience working a wide range of mental health issues in her own clinical practice. Nicolle continues to use a holistic and mindful approach as a primary counsellor at the Canadian Health Recovery Centre.

Nicolle is a member of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists (OACCPP), and the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

Sheena began her education by pursuing her passion for helping others and exploring her fascination with psychology. She completed her Undergraduate Degree with Honours in Psychology at Trent University. After having witnessed the devastating effects of addiction personally and professionally, Sheena attended the Drug and Alcohol Counsellor program at Sir Sandford Fleming College to acquire the practical skills needed to assist those struggling with addiction. Sheena took the opportunity to explore and deliver holistic approaches to treatment, which are grounded in neuroscience, with the Canadian Family Health Collective (CFHC). She acquired her certification at the CFHC as an Emotional Health Practitioner, which ignited her passion for delivering alternative, holistic, neuroscience-based treatment. Sheena also provides relief work for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).

At Canadian Health Recovery Centre, Sheena provides individual and group counselling, using a variety of treatment modalities. She views addiction as a bio-psycho-socio-neuro-spiritual phenomenon and aims to help heal the mind, body, and spirit. Her counselling style is client-centred, empathetic, and educational. Sheena’s enthusiasm for life is contagious and as the Clinical Director she is committed to making people’s lives better by sharing truth, delivering hope and transforming the mind-set of those suffering with addiction.

Jane’s varied nursing career has spanned more than 40 years, with a special interest in the fields of mental health, neurology/neurosurgery and gerontology, where she had positions in teaching, consulting and management. Jane is an avid culinarian and holds a lifelong passion for nutrition and the principles of integrative medicine, seeing the benefits in her own and her family’s lives. As our Program Director, she has a keen desire to promote a truly holistic treatment model, so that our clients will be helped to experience physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

Helen Kroeker was a registered nurse for 21 years before earning a Nurse Practitioner designation in 2005. She worked with addicted clients in her Emergency nursing career, but delved deep into the addiction medicine aspect while working in a residential addiction treatment centre as a Nurse Practitioner. Here, she began to understand the complexity of the clients she worked with, who included people with addictions of all kinds, methadone patients, people with eating disorders, and hepatitis C patients. Helen has a personal association with addiction, having lost a brother aged 49 to alcohol. She has a fascination with the benefits of eating the right foods and staying healthy for all types of addiction treatment including nicotine. Helen is TEACH (Training Enhancement in Applied Cessation Counselling and Health) trained and has assisted hundreds of patients to quit smoking.

Jordan holds an honours diploma in Social Service Work from Humber College in Toronto. Jordan brings compassion and experience to his counselling role at CHRC. His desire to help others originates from personal experience and through helping to support relatives with mental health and addiction issues. Jordan has spent time volunteering and had the pleasure of supporting multiple individuals through their recovery process while at Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), and drop-in agencies. Jordan’s counselling approach focuses on the strengths of each individual and their unique journey. He draws on his passion, enthusiasm, and warmth in order to connect and form strong, supportive relationships.

Nonie is a licensed Orthomolecular Nutritionist with a background of interdisciplinary university education in community development and non-profit management. After she witnessed a specialized diet and supplementation reverse her son’s serious mental health issues, under the tutelage of the late Dr. Abram Hoffer, Nonie became passionate about the link between diet and mental health. She operates a private clinic in Toronto, ON, where she has over a decade of experience holistically treating mental health, Autism and behavioural issues. In addition, she is a published health writer and an avid gardener and herbalist. Her clinical work incorporates nutrition education, dietary interventions and targeted supplementation, as well as food sensitivity testing and testing for nutrients and heavy metals. Nonie has a family history of addiction and is passionate about how orthomolecular nutrition can aid clients in achieving optimal health with complete freedom from addictive behaviour.

Canadian Health Recovery Centre also utilizes the services of Telka-Smith Practice in Psychology. Telka-Smith is a community of psychologists bringing extensive experience and many years of professional practice to the Peterborough area. http://www.telkasmith.com

Peter Li Preti has over 30 years of professional experience as M.Ed., M.A., Ph.D. in conducting MVA assessments/evaluations and has provided treatment to individuals with various psychological disorders. Dr. Li Preti has worked in several clinical settings, school boards and private practices. He is a consultant in the areas of neuro/psychometric assessment, neuro/vocational evaluation, neuro-rehabilitation, psycho-vocational evaluation of brain injured patients and related evaluation and treatment of general injury populations. From the inception of the system, he has assisted in conducting such assessments for Medical/Rehabilitation, Disability, Catastrophic Impairment and Residual Earning Capacity DAC purposes. He has been clinically supervised by Dr. Fiore Mester, Dr. Romeo Vitelli and others and has developed an expertise in treatment planning. He has published a number of documents, professional articles and presentations on Concussion and Brain Injury.

Peter Li Preti is an experienced therapist and rehabilitation counsellor with substance abuse and drug addiction. He was clinical director of several medical clinics in which patients were successfully weaned off medications such as OxyContin, dependency on street drugs and alcohol. He has contributed to related educational brochures and several rehabilitation assessment/outcome measures; he continues to be actively involved in research and educational/assessment product development with York University.

Serving a multilingual population, Dr. Li Preti has experience in the administration and evaluation of English, French, Italian and Spanish psychological instruments/tests and has developed a Neuropsychological Questionnaire for foreign language/culture patients. He is a member in good standing of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, a member of the Ontario Psychological Association, a registered member of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists (2584G), a member of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada and a Registered Rehabilitation Professional (4132). In addition, he is a registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, registration number 1283. He is a member in good standing with the Canadian Society of Medical Evaluators and other professional associations in North America and Europe.

Dr. Li Preti is also a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional – Specialist (461) with a combined 20-years’ experience in conducting psycho-vocational assessments and vocational counselling therapy. He has contributed to the development of employment counselling techniques, transferable skills analysis, labour market research, return-to-work programs and work hardening, as well as developing expertise in these areas. In addition to being a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (CVRP ), he is a Registered Vocational Professional (RVP), a member in good standing of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada, and has served as Chair of the Ethics Committee.

Peter Li Preti is recognized as an expert and a forensic court advisor in the field of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Romeo Vitelli received his doctorate in Psychology from York University in Toronto, Ontario in 1987. He spent 15 years as a staff psychologist in Millbrook Correctional Centre, a maximum-security prison run by the Ontario government. In 2003, he went into full-time private practice. Dr. Vitelli holds vast experience in individual and group psychotherapy dealing with Axis I and Axis II disorders, including treatment of a wide range of paraphilias; crisis intervention; posttraumatic stress; suicide issues; substance abuse; relaxation and stress management training; psychological and neuropsychological assessment.

Dr. Vitelli is a disaster management volunteer with the Red Cross, an active blogger and a published author. The Everything Guide to Overcoming PTSD provides hope for recovery and includes in-depth information on traditional treatments including psychotherapy, drug therapy and cognitive behavioral theory, as well as new methods of support like mindfulness therapy and animal therapy.

While PTSD is typically associated with war and veteran soldiers, recent studies have found this debilitating condition can be caused by a variety of traumatic events, from a neglectful childhood, medical emergency and natural disasters to car accidents or physical assaults. Dr. Vitelli provides supportive advice and treatment techniques to help you find the resilience you need to recover from traumatic events and start living a happier, healthier life.

LeeAnn holds a Masters of Counselling degree from the Graduate Centre for Applied Psychology of Athabasca University in Alberta. She has over 25 years of experience in the counselling field, working as an addiction counsellor and a clinical supervisor.   Since 1995, she has worked at Sir Sanford Fleming College in Peterborough as a professor in the Drug and Alcohol Counselling Program, developing, instructing and evaluating courses within the School of Law, Justice and Community Development.

After many years specializing in the field of addictions, LeeAnn is convinced that CHRC will challenge traditional addiction treatment methods, and she can attest to the Centre’s whole-hearted practice of the biopsychosocial-spiritual approach to a degree she has never seen or heard of in any other treatment program.