Meet Our Team

Having worked in the drug and alcohol treatment sector for 15 years I have seen many changes, good and bad, in treatment. One of the constants, however, is that most rehabilitation centres rely on groups and time away from temptation.

I have long believed that an intensive programme that looks at the whole person, not just the substance, would mean that the client could be back to work in less than a month. This means a full days work 6 days a week with a lot of one to one work and special attention paid to physical health.

Couple that with excellent food and accommodation and a setting that is both peaceful and far removed from any access to drugs or alcohol and you have a recipe for a short stay programme that really works and stays working.

The staff team are highly qualified and have many years experience working with drug and alcohol issues. We also have a dedicated support team to ensure that you can concentrate on the programme knowing your food is being prepared and your washing is done.

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Therapeutic Team

Dr. Patrick Bordeaux: Consulting Addictions Psychiatrist
Patrick splits his time between Thailand and Canada.  He works with Channah as our consulting Psychiatrist as well as doing preliminary assessments on clients when needed in person or via video link.
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Dr. Nicky Kwok: Centre Manager
Nicky initially began his career as an alcohol / drugs counselor and group facilitator at a residential therapeutic community for alcohol and substance abusers in Scotland in 1987. He has since spent many years working with both governmental agencies in Ireland and the UK as well as with non governmental agencies in Ireland, UK, Spain, Sweden, India, Norway, Thailand, and Myanmar.
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Dr. (Bruce) John Jacobs: Training Manager
John is an American national, born and raised in the U.S.A. He has a Ph.D. in Health Education / Health Promotion from the University of New Mexico, U.S.A. (2001); an M.S. in the Social Sciences (Psychology concentration) from the University of Buffalo (U.S.A); and a B.A. in Philosophy and Religion (East & West) from Colorado State University (U.S.A).
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Amyra Mah: Therapist
Since launching the holistic fitness system ‘Body Renew’ in 2005, she has been working exclusively with clients dealing with a range of issues including depression, addictions, relationship problems, body image issues, eating disorders and gender/sexuality issues.
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Martin Peters: Health Advisor
Martin joined us from the UK where he is a Registered Nurse with 16 years experience in both community and in-patient settings. His role at Channah is to assess and ensure the health issues of clients are addressed. He liaises with the local hospitals and medical doctors to develop and deliver health plans for our clients. As well as being our First Aid trainer, along with our medical consultants, Martin develops and delivers drug withdrawal plans.
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Tim Armstrong: Therapist
Tim is an Australian national, with 30+ years experience in mental health and drug and alcohol addiction counselling. He has worked as a clinician, manager, university lecturer, and development consultant in 4 countries - Australia, UK., East Timor, and Thailand.
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Lauren Downie: Relapse Awareness Trainer
Relapse Awareness and Continued Care plans are an essential part of the Channah Program.She facilitates group and some individual training as well as developing client Continued Care Plans.
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Wade Dupuis: Marketing Director
When you first call or Email you will probably speak to Wade.  He is a native English speaker from Canada and will handle your assessment, give you information about the centre, and make any arrangements you require.
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Supin Kawvongsa: Resort Manager
Supin will make sure your accommodation, food and the site is first class at all times. She will also help coordinate any visitors travel, shopping trips, etc.
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Noom Sa Ubon: Personal Trainer
Noom graduated with a Sports Science degree and has been teaching in Gyms for several years. He is also a qualified Water Aerobics teacher.

The whole team is here to support you while you make the changes you need to. This can be a challenging time for you and we will do our best to minimise the petty niggles that get in the way of your treatment.