Staff
One of the main foundations for life-long addiction recovery is seeking help from the right professional staff. At Ledgehill, we are very proud to have gathered such an experienced, accredited, and compassionate team. Some of our staff members are active in their own recovery, and as a team we are totally committed to providing the highest care using the best practices.
Charles Bower and Pauline Murray, Executive Directors
As chief executive officers, we oversee all of the daily operations, ensuring the quality of care and treatment provided at Ledgehill is the very best. We are committed to bringing to our clients the respect and care that they need to heal, and the experiences that will allow them to take their life to the next level.
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Caroline, Clinical Director, RGN, RMN.
Caroline has over 30 years experience of general and psychatric nursing. Most recently, Caroline worked in a residential rehab centre for the treatment of alcoholism, drug addiction, gambling, sex addiction and codependency. She is aware of the importance of having staff that are not only highly trained and qualified, but who exhibit the qualities of compassion and care for this client group. Caroline has been privileged to witness how the holistic approach to care of those suffering with addictions can bring about a transformational experience that enables individuals to reclaim their lives.
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Vicki, Senior Counsellor, M Ed PhD
Dr Vicki is a graduate of Acadia University (M.Ed. In Counselling) and University of Toronto (PhD in Teacher Development) with over fifteen years of counselling experience related to addiction, trauma and family violence. She is a fully certified counselor with the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals in the field of sexual addiction. Using a wide variety of therapeutic techniques in her work, including cognitive restructuring, narrative therapy, guided imagery, dream work and other experiential as well as psycho-educational modalities, she has successfully assisted her clients in finding their way to recovery.
Carol, Senior Counsellor, M Div
Carol has over 20 years experience in journeying with hurting people. A graduate of Acadia Divinity College, Carol began her career working in the field of sexual addiction, and is recognized as a specialist in the area of Abuse and Victimization. Carol uses an eclectic model of therapy to help clients find balance and a measure of physical, emotional and sprirtual wholeness from which they can deal with their issues and maintain a healthy sense of control over their lives.
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Eric, Senior Counsellor, M.Div., CAS, CCC, RCT
Eric has been working in addictions treatment since 1988 in the roles of spiritual counsellor, clinical therapist and counselling supervisor. He is an internationally Certified Addiction Specialist in alcoholism, drugs, gambling and sex addiction. Eric has been privileged to witness positive transformations in the lives of many hundreds of people as a result of their time in treatment.
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Colleen, Recreation and Complementary Therapy Coordinator BRM
Colleen’s years of experience working with many levels of wellness in organizations and families brings to our clients a passion for providing a well-rounded program. Her wide-ranging knowledge of the importance of having a healthy body is seen in her gentle yoga classes, hiking/walking outings, exercise programs and massages.
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Patty, Program Assistant
Patty grew up in Labrador where many of her experiences gave her the understanding and skills to work with people with addictions. Patty gained the insights to learn how to make better choices in her life through the 12-step program and from those who are supportive of AA. Patty brings a combination of her love and experience of cooking, her wonderful smile and sense of humour, and her 15 years of sobriety to our clients at Ledgehill.
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Randy, Program Assistant
Randy, originally from Victoria BC, has lived in various locations across Canada. His involvement in the recovery process commenced over 25 years ago during his 33 year military career. He has been involved in all facets of this process and his contribution to our team is a willingness to share his personal experience, strength and hope with those addicts who still suffer.
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Mark, Program Assistant
Mark was born and raised in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. He has been involved in the process of addiction recovery for the past 17 years. He is a firm believer in self-awareness and responsibility, and promotes the benefits of applying a 12 step program of recovery into one’s life.
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” – Lao-tse.
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Nina, Program Assistant
Nina was born in Hong Kong, lived in Nigeria, Germany, England, Israel and the US before immigrating to Canada. She became sober at 25 in New York City and has stayed sober for 27 years. Working the 12 Steps, helping and being helped by fellow addicts and alcoholics, has given her a life beyond her wildest dreams. It is a joy and a privilege to support people as they find their own way in recovery.
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Richard, Program Assistant
Richard was born and raised in Kentville and now lives in the Annapolis Valley not far from Kentville. He has been in recovery himself for almost 33 years. He combines his personal experience of recovery and his experiences whilst working at treatment centers and for addictions services, to bring hope, care and support to those who seek recovery for themselves.
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Howard, BSc (Hon), PDt, CFM.
As a Registered Dietitian and consultant to Ledgehill, Howard brings extensive experience in nutrition counselling, diet therapy and food product development. Howard is a proponent of food as therapy, believing that the right food and lifestyle choices can have a major impact on mental and physical well being.
Medical Doctor Consultant.
Ledgehill has the availability of the services of a physician when needed.
