Dr. Diane A. Rothon BSc MD CM MCFP(AM)
Medical Director, Alavida Health, Specializing in Addiction Medicine and Public Health
“Alavida is redefining recovery and expanding success beyond abstinence to include safer drinking. Imagine receiving complete care in a private, non-judgemental environment where you set the goals and can permanently achieve control over your drinking.”
Dr. Keir Peterson, MD
Emergency Medicine & Addiction Physician
“At Alavida, I can help support patients in meeting their goals around alcohol use with science-based care, without judgment or shame.”
Kristen Hydes
Clinical Program Manager
“As Program Manager, I have the pleasure of meeting people at the beginning and the end of their journey with Alavida; I enjoy witnessing their success in achieving their goals, and living the lives they desire. It's also exciting to be a part of change, and to be practicing with a team of innovative professionals.”
Jaime Reeves, MA, LMFT
Therapist. Addiction, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Resiliency, Family and Relationship Specialist
“I love being a witness to transformation. I see my role as a very small part of my clients journey to living a life of purpose and meaning.”
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Dr. Hana Kolac, MB, BCh
Family Medicine, Specialized in Alcohol Addiction
“I'm excited to be partnering with Alavida to provide innovative, patient-centered care in a multidisciplinary setting.
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Cory Arthurs, MC RCC
Therapist
“At Alavida, I have the opportunity to meet clients where they're at, support them in identifying their own unique goals, and witness as they explore meaningful change.”
Cam Wharram
Therapist, MA, RCC specialized in performance psychology
“I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside clients as they make changes to their lives that they doubted were possible. Most importantly, its my clients - not me - who decide what changes they will make.”
Jennifer Lee
Therapist, Couples and Family Counselling
“People feel like this is a ‘second chance’ they normally wouldn’t have. Most people come thinking it had to be abstinence or nothing. What makes this so special is helping them discover new ways to manage their alcohol and be happy again.”
Dr. Carllin Man, MD, CCFP
Family and Rural Medicine
“I find working at Alavida very exciting. Its innovative program puts the emphasis on long-term relationships between a patient and their care team, which is in my opinion critical to achieving positive results.”
Andrew Stone
Therapist, specialized in addictions, anxiety, and depression
“I value the importance of autonomy in my clients' journey to meet their goals and believe that client-centred treatment promotes sustainable long term success.”
Ashley Greensmyth
Registered Clinical Counsellor specialized in anxiety, stress and couples therapy
“I see clients as the experts of their lives and access and build upon their innate strengths to help facilitate successful outcomes. My approach to counselling relies on creating smart, attainable goals and holding space for the natural process of change.”
Margaret Tan
Client and Clinical Support
“People have different life challenges. Alavida focuses on individual care, which is critical when people are making big life changes.”
Paul Singh, MSW
Therapist
“I really enjoy helping patients achieve their goals and getting them where they need to be. Through dedication and perseverance I can help them through the process, and it’s truly rewarding to see them happy and proud about themselves.”
Crystal Johnson
Registered Clinical Counsellor
“At Alavida, I work as part of a team that is dedicated to providing effective treatment options for our clients. Problem drinking emerges from many factors and I’m proud to support each client to create a new path that works for them.”
Dr. Vanessa A. Castine, MD, MPH
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Health and Wellness Coach, Addiction Specialist
“It's very rewarding to partner with Alavida and provide, in addition to medical individualized treatment, emotional support and personalized tools to assist them on their journey to a healthier lifestyle.”
Jenny Backeberg, MA RCC
Clinical Substance Use Counsellor
“Through my work with Alavida, I am able to support clients in creating and achieving realistic goals in their relationship with alcohol. This allows them to rebuild hope and trust with themselves and move forward more confidently in their lives.”
Ariella Assouline
Therapist, specialized in chronic illnesses, anxiety and trauma.
“I work at Alavida because here, we don't wait until people fall to the “bottom." We support them wherever they are. We bring their strengths to the surface so that they can make meaningful, lasting change.
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