--- title: "The Camelback Difference" date: 2022-03-29 author: "Chris Newman" featured_image: "https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/12-step-support-group-scaled-1-scaled.jpg" --- # The Camelback Difference ## Individualized Recovery Goals that Guide You to a Better Life Camelback Recovery provides a wide variety of mental health, addiction treatment, sober living, and recovery coaching services. Everything we offer has been specifically selected to contribute to your recovery journey and long-term sobriety. This list is a good illustration of how we separate ourselves from any other treatment center in the area, but to experience it is much different. If you are interested in learning more about any of the items listed, feel free to give us a call to schedule a tour or simply talk to an admissions specialist. #### GET STARTED TODAY! Need Addiction and Mental Health Help? Call 877-801-2941 for a confidential assessment today [Call 602-466-9880]() ## Our Team ![Tim profile blue shirt 1 1](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/Tim-profile-blue-shirt-1-1.jpg "Tim profile blue shirt (1)") ## Timothy Westbrook #### Chief Executive Officer Timothy Westbrook is in the business of helping people recover from substance use disorders and process addictions. Tim was born and raised in Southern California and spent his teen years in Oxnard, California. He attended the University of California, Davis where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business. [More Info](/tim-westbrook/) ![IMG 8962 1 e1750338248711 1](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_8962-1-e1750338248711-1.jpeg "IMG_8962-1-e1750338248711") ## Chris Newman #### Chief Operating Officer Chris Newman has dedicated his career to creating compassionate, effective treatment programs that help individuals and families heal from mental health challenges, trauma, and addictions. [More Info](#) ×### Chris Newman – COO Chris Newman has dedicated his career to creating compassionate, effective treatment programs that help individuals and families heal from mental health challenges, trauma, and addictions. Chris has been sober since September 1, 2009, and his personal journey in recovery continues to fuel his passion for helping others. He began working in the behavioral health field in 2010 as a behavioral health technician while completing his education as a substance abuse counselor. Over the years, he has served as a counselor, interventionist, admissions leader, and Director of Admissions before co-founding Camelback Recovery’s treatment center in 2022. Since opening its first outpatient program in 2022 and expanding to a state-licensed, Joint Commission–accredited inpatient facility in 2023, Chris has overseen operations across admissions, clinical, and medical services. Guided by the belief that “everyone deserves help, and anyone can recover if they are willing,” he works to ensure that every client is treated with respect, dignity, and individualized care. Recognizing the need for stronger mental health services in treatment, Chris has been instrumental in shaping Camelback’s clinical program with an emphasis on trauma and mental health. Today, many clients come to Camelback not only for substance use recovery, but also for comprehensive support with mental health and emotional well-being. ![IMG 5920 e1711429594585](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5920-e1711429594585-965x1024.jpg "IMG_5920") ## Dr. Michael Vines, MD #### Medical Director Dr. Vines has practiced psychiatry in Arizona for for over 25 years and has experience working with diverse populations that include children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, SMI patients, and the chemically dependent. [More Info](#) ×### Dr. Michael Vines, MD – Medical Director Dr. Vines has practiced psychiatry in Arizona for for over 25 years and has experience working with diverse populations that include children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, SMI patients, and the chemically dependent. He has practiced in a variety of settings that include outpatient clinics, residential programs, detention facilities, telehealth venues, and inpatient units. Dr. Vines has a reputation for delivering the highest quality of mental health care no matter the population or venue. ![Mandi headshot](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/Mandi-headshot.png "Mandi headshot") ## Mandi Hampton #### Clinical Director Mandi Hampton has been providing therapy since 2013 when she graduated from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah, in mental health counseling. She also received her MBA from the University of Utah in 2018. [More Info](#) ×### Mandi Hampton – Clinical Director Mandi Hampton has been providing therapy since 2013 when she graduated from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah, in mental health counseling. She also received her MBA from the University of Utah in 2018. Mandi has experience working with a wide range of clients and concerns including substance use, trauma, mental health, and those with serious and persistent mental illness. She is also certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) which is used to treat PTSD. Mandi has a passion for working with people and strives to foster a safe and healing environment for all clients. ![FullSizeR](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/FullSizeR.jpg "FullSizeR") ## Jennifer Hughes #### Director of Operations Jennifer is a dedicated professional with extensive experience with being of service from time served in the US Coast Guard, to behavioral health, and even time in law enforcement between the states of Texas and Arizona. [More Info](#) ×### Jennifer Hughes - Director of Operations Jennifer is a dedicated professional with extensive experience with being of service from time served in the US Coast Guard, to behavioral health, and even time in law enforcement between the states of Texas and Arizona. Throughout her career, Jennifer has also developed a deep understanding of behavioral health, recognizing the importance of mental well-being in high-stress environments. Jennifer has spent the majority of her career working in behavioral health, providing support and guidance to individuals and groups facing various challenges. With a strong passion for serving others and a diverse range of experiences, Jennifer brings a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge to any team or organization. She is driven by a desire to make a positive impact and is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Jennifer is excited to continue utilizing her expertise and skills to contribute to the betterment of society and make a lasting difference in the lives of others. ![999999999.20220503215009597.999999999.20220503215009597sKLpB](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/999999999.20220503215009597.999999999.20220503215009597sKLpB.jpg "999999999.20220503215009597.999999999.20220503215009597sKLpB") ## Lynda “Nina” Davis #### Director of Community and Client Services Nina Davis, originally from Canton OH, joined Camelback Recovery as a House Manager in 2018 only having 90 days sober. Working under Tim Westbrook, she realized her purpose was to help people and inevitably got the chance to touch more peoples lives when she was promoted to the Program Director 9 months later. [More Info](#) ×### Lynda Nina Davis - Director of Community and Client Services Originally from Canton OH, joined Camelback Recovery as a House Manager in 2018 only having 90 days sober. Working under Tim Westbrook, she realized her purpose was to help people and inevitably got the chance to touch more peoples lives when she was promoted to the Program Director 9 months later. She has served as a Recovery Coach as well as a Sober Companion and still manages to hold several service commitments as well as have sponsee’s in the Recovery Community. But what Nina finds most enjoyable is Crisis. She has the ability to take control of any given crisis situation more effectively than anyone else on the Camelback Recovery Team. Nina enjoys spending time with her puppy, Mai Mai, when she is not working with the House Managers. She is constantly looking for ways to raise herself to a higher level of consciousness. Whether that be spending time at Optymize, doing Yoga and attending Full Moon Singing Bowl Meditations or simply Meditating and reconnecting with her higher power. “I am a better Human because of the Community and Job I have at Camelback Recovery”.-Nina Davis ![D70098FB 8B2D 4FCB 9046 7725AA5DB119](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/D70098FB-8B2D-4FCB-9046-7725AA5DB119-683x1024.jpeg "D70098FB-8B2D-4FCB-9046-7725AA5DB119") ## Shelley Matthews #### Director of Admissions Shelley Matthews is the Director of Admissions at Camelback Recovery, where she brings a compassionate, holistic, and highly experienced approach to guiding individuals and families into treatment for substance use disorders and mental health conditions. With a professional background rooted in applied kinesiology and holistic health, Shelley blends clinical insight with whole-person care to help clients begin their recovery journey with clarity, confidence, and hope. [More Info](#) ×### Shelley Matthews - Director of Admissions Shelley Matthews is the Director of Admissions at Camelback Recovery, where she brings a compassionate, holistic, and highly experienced approach to guiding individuals and families into treatment for **substance use disorders and mental health conditions**. With a professional background rooted in **applied kinesiology and holistic health**, Shelley blends clinical insight with whole-person care to help clients begin their recovery journey with clarity, confidence, and hope. Shelley began her career in behavioral healthcare as an Admissions Coordinator in **Nashville, Tennessee in 2014**, where she quickly distinguished herself through her ability to connect deeply with clients during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Over the years, she advanced into leadership roles within admissions and intake, gaining extensive experience in **substance abuse treatment, co-occurring mental health disorders, and family systems**. In 2024, she joined Camelback Recovery, where she now leads the Admissions team as Director. Deeply committed to holistic wellness, Shelley integrates practices such as **cold plunge therapy, sauna, breathwork, meditation, and functional medicine** into her own life, and thoughtfully incorporates this perspective into her work with clients. She believes that effective recovery must address not only symptoms, but the **root causes** of addiction and mental health challenges—physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual. Shelley chose Camelback Recovery because of its strong alignment with her values: **evidence-based clinical care combined with integrative, whole-person modalities** that support lasting healing. She finds profound fulfillment in helping individuals and families navigate the early stages of recovery, building trust, reducing fear, and connecting clients with the level of care that best meets their needs. Witnessing clients move from crisis to long-term stability and success is what drives her work every day. As Director of Admissions, Shelley is dedicated to ensuring that every person who reaches out to Camelback Recovery feels heard, supported, and empowered to take the next step toward healing. ![headshotrw scaled e1711399047433](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/headshotrw-scaled-e1711399047433.jpg "headshotrw") ## Dr. Robbie Westerman #### DNP-PMHNP A leader bridging innovative approaches coupled with gold-standard practice in addiction medicine, Dr. Robbie has spent the last ten years focused on equitable and effective care delivery to thousands of patients seeking mental health treatment. In 2022, he co-founded Camelback Integrated Health and Wellness to expand access to innovative treatments while reducing barriers to care. [More Info](#) ×### Robbie Westerman – PMHNP A leader bridging innovative approaches coupled with gold-standard practice in addiction medicine, Dr. Robbie has spent the last ten years focused on equitable and effective care delivery to thousands of patients seeking mental health treatment. In 2022, he co-founded Camelback Integrated Health and Wellness to expand access to innovative treatments while reducing barriers to care. ![BLACKSTONE DC BIO PIC e1768593820569](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/BLACKSTONE-DC-BIO-PIC-e1768593820569-788x1024.jpg "BLACKSTONE, DC – BIO PIC") ## Dr. Marc Blackstone, DC #### Chiropractic Physician | Integrated Care Provider Dr. Marc Blackstone is a board-licensed chiropractic physician in Arizona, Arizona, with more than 25 years of clinical experience and a focused commitment to supporting individuals in mental health and addiction recovery. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic, one of the nation’s most respected chiropractic institutions. [More Info](#) ×### Dr. Marc Blackstone, DC Dr. Marc Blackstone is a board-licensed chiropractic physician in Arizona, Arizona, with more than **25 years of clinical experience** and a focused commitment to supporting individuals in **mental health and addiction recovery**. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from **Palmer College of Chiropractic**, one of the nation’s most respected chiropractic institutions. Over the past five years, Dr. Blackstone has worked extensively with individuals recovering from **substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions**, bringing a holistic and patient-centered approach to care. His clinical expertise spans a wide range of **chiropractic and physical medicine treatments**, particularly for musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, and physical stressors that often accompany early recovery. At Camelback Recovery, Dr. Blackstone plays an integral role in the center’s **whole-person treatment model**, recognizing that physical wellness, nervous system regulation, and pain management are critical components of long-term sobriety and mental health stability. He believes chiropractic and physical medicine should not be siloed from behavioral healthcare, but instead integrated seamlessly into a comprehensive recovery plan. Dr. Blackstone is passionate about helping clients restore physical balance, reduce discomfort, and improve overall functioning—allowing them to more fully engage in therapy, programming, and daily life. His collaborative approach aligns with Camelback Recovery’s mission to deliver **evidence-based, multidisciplinary addiction and mental health treatment** in Arizona and throughout Arizona. ![IMG 7985](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7985.jpg "IMG_7985") ## Jackie Bachelier #### Primary Therapist Jackie has been working in mental health in the phoenix area in various capacities for 14 years. After receiving her masters degree, she continued her work with patients who required the highest level of care in terms of treatment. This experience, coupled with her own areas of trauma, led her down her current path of compassion and desire to help others see change. [More Info](#) ×### Jackie Bachelier – Primary Therapist Jackie has been working in mental health in the phoenix area in various capacities for 14 years. After receiving her masters degree, she continued her work with patients who required the highest level of care in terms of treatment. This experience, coupled with her own areas of trauma, led her down her current path of compassion and desire to help others see change. She attended the University of Arizona to receive her bachelors of science in psychology and Grand Canyon University to receive my masters of science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a Licensed Associate Counselor by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners and am currently working towards her independent license. Her passion is to help others, help them to heal from their own negative experiences, break dysfunctionality within their own behaviors, and help facilitate change from within, while guiding them to adopt better serving beliefs. Her approach has always been to meet the individual where they are while sharing knowledge, and fostering healing and empowerment. She works from a Cognitive-behavioral viewpoint that celebrates the individual while focusing on an empathic and strengths-based approach to foster self-compassion and growth. Her goal is always to support her client in the best possible way. This may be as a cheerleader, advocate, or challenger in the most compassionate way. She promises to provide authenticity in her connection, modeling herself as a human being that is fallible, coupled with, and her comical personality. We all make mistakes and poor choices, and she will be here to show you grace and work with you to grow through it all. When not serving others, she can be found spending time with her partner and their dogs Bane and Rosie, or her family and friends in the phoenix area. ![Allie](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/Allie--683x1024.jpeg "Allie-") ## Allie Miller #### Primary Therapist Allie Miller, LAC, has dedicated over six years to providing compassionate mental health services both internationally and within the United States. [More Info](#) ×### Allie Miller – Primary Therapist Allie Miller, LAC, has dedicated over six years to providing compassionate mental health services both internationally and within the United States. A graduate of Arizona Seminary with a Master’s in Counseling (2023), Allie is deeply committed to delivering high-quality, accessible care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Her passion lies in fostering growth, resilience, and well-being for all those she serves. ![Headshot](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/Headshot.jpeg "Headshot") ## Airynn Barton #### Primary Therapist Airynn Barton has been providing therapy since 2017 when she graduated from Argosy University in Arizona, Arizona, in clinical mental health counseling. [More Info](#) ×### Airynn Barton – Primary Therapist Airynn Barton has been providing therapy since 2017 when she graduated from Argosy University in Arizona, Arizona, in clinical mental health counseling. Airynn has experience working with a wide range of clients and concerns including individuals with problem sexual behaviors, disabilities, substance use, trauma, and mental health. She is EMDR and ERP trained, which is used to treat PTSD and OCD. Airynn is passionate about working with people in the community and strives to support patients in improving their lives. ![IMG 9081](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9081-512x415.jpg "IMG_9081") ## Laurie Roach #### Equine Therapist Laurie Roach is a master level Clinician who earned her Master’s degree in Psychology in 2015. She has over 30 years of experience in horsemanship and over 20 years of experience working with adults and children who have encountered trauma. [More Info](#) ×### Laurie Roach – Equine Therapist Laurie Roach is a master level Clinician who earned her Master’s degree in Psychology in 2015. She has over 30 years of experience in horsemanship and over 20 years of experience working with adults and children who have encountered trauma. In 2021 she combined her past experiences of both things that she loves; horses and mental health (healing). She enjoys helping others learn the love of horses while providing therapeutic healing sessions. Since obtaining her equine assisted coaching certification Laurie has expanded her clinical work with adults who struggle with substance use and severe mental illness. Her sessions include equine assisted therapeutic techniques with the horses as well as meditation and mindfulness. She works with adults, children, families and groups. The horses she uses in her sessions are all rescues. These horses have healed from their past trauma and help others heal from their trauma. She is a firm believer that each individual deserves to be the best version of themselves and helps guide her clients to identify their struggles and obtain their goals they set for themselves. Laurie takes a client centered approach and believes that each individual has the ability to heal from within. Recently she has added goats to her herd who also provide a therapeutic presence similar to the horses. Additionally, Laurie has built her own labyrinth out of rocks to offer clients during sessions. This is a meditative walk that provides clarity and vision for clients who are struggling to process emotions such as anxiety, depression and grief. ![IMG 2016](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2016-698x1024.jpeg "IMG_2016") ## Vincent Quintana #### Case Manager/Group Facilitator Vincent brings over seven years of experience in behavioral health, with a strong focus on case management, group facilitation, and crisis de-escalation. Throughout his career, he’s worked across all levels of care—including detox, residential, outpatient, and sober living—while ensuring adherence to state and JCAHO compliance standards. [More Info](#) ×### Vincent Quintana – Case Manager/Group Facilitator Vincent brings over seven years of experience in behavioral health, with a strong focus on case management, group facilitation, and crisis de-escalation. Throughout his career, he’s worked across all levels of care—including detox, residential, outpatient, and sober living—while ensuring adherence to state and JCAHO compliance standards. He is certified in CPR, First Aid, CPI, and Crisis Management, and is deeply committed to helping clients reclaim stability and purpose in their lives. Vincent is known for his calm demeanor, ethical leadership, and ability to build trust quickly—whether he’s leading a group or walking alongside someone through the hard work of healing. ![IMG 7097](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7097-790x1024.jpeg "IMG_7097") ## Conor Westerman #### PMHNP-BC Conor Westerman, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in addiction and mental health treatment. [More Info](#) ×### Conor Westerman – PMHNP-BC Conor Westerman, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in addiction and mental health treatment. His clinical approach emphasizes trauma-informed care, integrating holistic strategies that support healing of the mind, body, and spirit. Conor is passionate about empowering individuals through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. ![50aa5c91 510e 4c63 9fbc 56d1e305945d](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/50aa5c91-510e-4c63-9fbc-56d1e305945d.png "50aa5c91-510e-4c63-9fbc-56d1e305945d") ## Keith McEntire #### Social Worker Keith McEntire is a licensed Social Worker with a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Arizona State University and over a decade of experience supporting individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. [More Info](#) ×### Keith McEntire – Social Worker Keith McEntire is a licensed Social Worker with a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Arizona State University and over a decade of experience supporting individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. His background includes roles in case management, crisis intervention, and housing support, particularly with underserved and at-risk populations. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work at ASU with the goal of becoming a licensed therapist. Committed to empowering clients through psychoeducation, cognitive behavioral therapy, and relapse prevention strategies, Keith creates a supportive and structured therapeutic environment for sustainable recovery and personal growth. ![452407261995933246](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/452407261995933246-684x1024.jpg "452407261995933246") ## Joshua Kipe #### Wellness Practitioner & Instructor Joshua Kipe is a compassionate wellness practitioner and instructor at Camelback Recovery who brings both professional insight and personal experience to the healing process. [More Info](#) ×### Joshua Kipe – Wellness Practitioner & Instructor Joshua Kipe is a compassionate **wellness practitioner and instructor at Camelback Recovery** who brings both professional insight and personal experience to the healing process. As someone in **long-term recovery**, Joshua understands firsthand the challenges and rewards of transformation. His mission is to help others rediscover balance, purpose, and connection through **mindfulness, movement, and spiritual growth**. Drawing on his background in **behavioral health and recovery support**, Joshua creates a safe and empowering environment where individuals can rebuild wellness from the inside out. His integrative approach combines evidence-based practices with lived experience, helping clients cultivate resilience, emotional awareness, and sustainable recovery. At **Camelback Recovery**, Joshua’s work reflects the program’s commitment to holistic healing—addressing the mind, body, and spirit to support lasting change and personal growth. ![IMG 9164](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9164-512x512.jpeg "IMG_9164") ## Jacob Daffner #### Yoga Instructor & Wellness Practitioner Jacob Daffner is a passionate yoga instructor and wellness practitioner at Camelback Recovery, dedicated to helping individuals heal from addiction and rediscover purpose through movement, mindfulness, and spiritual connection. [More Info](#) ×### Jacob Daffner – Yoga Instructor & Wellness Practitioner Jacob Daffner is a passionate **yoga instructor and wellness practitioner at Camelback Recovery**, dedicated to helping individuals heal from addiction and rediscover purpose through movement, mindfulness, and spiritual connection. After spending much of his adolescence and young adulthood lost in addiction, Jacob reached a turning point that led him to embrace recovery and transformation. Through support from family, treatment, and 12-step programs, he discovered yoga — a practice that brought him the peace and serenity he had been searching for his entire life. Within his first year of sobriety, Jacob became a certified yoga instructor and began teaching in treatment centers, blending **yoga and recovery principles** to help others find healing. He later founded **Spiritually Fit Recovery, Inc.**, a nonprofit organization that brings yoga and mindfulness to people in all stages of recovery, and opened **Spiritually Fit Co-Op**, a studio that provides scholarships for individuals currently in treatment. At **Camelback Recovery**, Jacob integrates his lived experience, professional training, and deep compassion to guide clients toward holistic wellness—mind, body, and spirit. His work reminds others that recovery is not just about staying sober, but about becoming spiritually fit and fully alive. ![unnamed 4](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/unnamed-4-1024x1024.jpg "unnamed (4)") ## Colter Smith #### Wellness Facilitator & Breathwork Guide Colter Smith is a Wellness Facilitator, Transformational Coach, and Breathwork Guide at Camelback Recovery, bringing more than 15 years of experience supporting individuals on their healing and personal growth journeys. [More Info](#) ×### Colter Smith – Wellness Facilitator & Breathwork Guide **Colter Smith** is a Wellness Facilitator, Transformational Coach, and Breathwork Guide at **Camelback Recovery**, bringing more than 15 years of experience supporting individuals on their healing and personal growth journeys. He has led over 700 breathwork and meditation sessions, helping thousands of people release emotional stress, reconnect with themselves, and cultivate lasting inner clarity. Colter integrates **breathwork, mindfulness, and transformational coaching** to support clients in reducing anxiety, improving emotional regulation, and strengthening their recovery. His sessions create a safe, grounded space where clients can explore deeper healing and reconnect with their purpose. Compassionate, intuitive, and deeply committed to conscious connection, Colter helps clients experience meaningful breakthroughs as they rebuild healthier, more intentional lives. His work reflects Camelback Recovery’s dedication to providing trauma-informed, holistic care for individuals seeking recovery in Arizona, Arizona. ![4E75B43E 126E 4FA6 9FD5 A5B5E6C8D3B4 1](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/4E75B43E-126E-4FA6-9FD5-A5B5E6C8D3B4-1-1024x683.jpeg "4E75B43E-126E-4FA6-9FD5-A5B5E6C8D3B4 (1)") ## Seth Miller, LCSW #### Holistic Healing Facilitator Seth Miller, LCSW, MSW, is a holistic healing facilitator at Camelback Recovery. Born and raised in Arizona, Seth served in the U.S. Navy before earning his Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh and becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. [More Info](#) ×### Seth Miller, LCSW – Holistic Healing Facilitator **Seth Miller, LCSW, MSW**, is a holistic healing facilitator at **Camelback Recovery**. Born and raised in Arizona, Seth served in the U.S. Navy before earning his Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh and becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He brings more than a decade of experience working with Veterans, specializing in trauma, emotional regulation, and whole-person healing. Throughout his career, Seth discovered that some of the most powerful healing emerges through **creative expression, rhythm, and community connection**. He integrates therapeutic drumming, Kirtan, meditation, and breathwork into his work—modalities that help reduce stress, release stored tension, and restore mind-body balance. At Camelback Recovery, Seth creates supportive, grounding spaces where clients can explore the healing power of sound, movement, and presence. His approach blends clinical expertise with holistic practices, helping individuals reconnect with their inner peace, build resilience, and deepen their recovery journey. ![BK professional picture](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/BK-professional-picture.jpg "BK professional picture") ## Brandi Koch #### Registered Dietitian Brandi Koch, RD, is a Registered Dietitian at Camelback Recovery, specializing in helping clients rebuild a healthy, empowered relationship with food. With a compassionate, evidence-based approach, Brandi supports individuals struggling with mental health challenges, addiction, disordered eating patterns, and nutritional imbalance. [More Info](#) ×### Brandi Koch - Registered Dietitian **Brandi Koch, RD**, is a Registered Dietitian at **Camelback Recovery**, specializing in helping clients rebuild a healthy, empowered relationship with food. With a compassionate, evidence-based approach, Brandi supports individuals struggling with mental health challenges, addiction, disordered eating patterns, and nutritional imbalance. Brandi earned her **B.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition** in 2001 and later completed her **M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling**, giving her a unique dual expertise rarely found in the nutrition field. By blending clinical nutrition knowledge with a deep understanding of emotional and behavioral health, Brandi is able to meet clients exactly where they are—offering empathy, clarity, and practical guidance. Her work focuses on: - **Balanced eating and appetite awareness** - **Improving metabolic and nutritional status during recovery** - **The “All Foods Fit” philosophy** to reduce shame and build long-term sustainability - **Integrating nutrition into mental health and addiction treatment** At Camelback Recovery, Brandi helps clients strengthen their physical health, stabilize mood, and cultivate lifelong habits through personalized nutrition education and supportive counseling. Her goal is to empower every client with the tools, confidence, and understanding needed to make peace with food and nourish their recovery journey. ![Physician Photo MP Major](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/Physician-Photo_MP-Major.jpg "Physician Photo_MP Major") ## Dr. Michael Major, NMD #### Regenerative Medicine Dr. Michael Major, NMD, As a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, I have empathetically chosen to gear my practice towards health optimization through regenerative medicine, while focusing on endocrine protocols and regenerative injection therapies. [More Info](#) ×### Michael Major - Regenerative Medicine **The first patient I ever treated was myself.** I did what doctors at Johns Hopkins Medical Hospital would not do; I found the cause of my adult onset epilepsy. Following a decade long career as a pilot in the United States Marine Corps, I was diagnosed with epilepsy by neurologists at the renowned Johns Hopkins. The diagnosis came after having seizure number two of the more than 20 that I would have over a nine-month period. **Being unsatisfied with pharmaceutical intervention that turned my brain off**, I researched and found physiological causes of seizures, applied what I had learned, and stopped them from happening literally overnight. That experience drove me to naturopathic medical school and thus a profession that I was always meant to be a part-of. As an athletically inclined male, **I aged with aches and pains through my twenties and thirties because I did not understand the human body’s natural laws.** I was living a lifestyle that has been commercialized and sold as being healthy, but when truth be told, it was feeding my pain and accelerating my physiological age. As a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, I have empathetically chosen to gear my practice towards health optimization through regenerative medicine, while focusing on endocrine protocols and regenerative injection therapies. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Baker University (KS), a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology (OH), and for medical school, I graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (AZ). **Credentials**: - Naturopathic Medical Doctor, licensed to practice medicine in the state of Arizona. - 2016 graduate of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM). - Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Baker University (KS) •Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from Air Force Institute of Technology (OH) - Undergraduate extra-curricular activities include participation in varsity college football, being an active member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, Reserve Marine Corps training. - Post-undergraduate career as a tactical fighter pilot in the United States Marine Corps - Post-graduate career as a government contractor for Naval Air Systems Command - Medical practice has focused on hormone optimization, regenerative injections, nutrient IVs, aesthetics, and has expanded to nootropic therapies. **Modalities to be focused on at APTH:** •**Hormone optimization:** Living in a fast pace society leads us vulnerable to fatigue. The hormones that our adrenals produce hold the drive to our physical and mental performance. Getting those hormone levels optimized is not only a youthful feeling but also aids in an anti-aging state. •**Nootropic therapies:** Now is a great time to benefit from intravenous and supplemental therapy that gives us peak mental performance and protection against age related mental decline. These therapies will give the body and brain the fuel it needs to think clearly and optimally without the consequence of overstimulation. •**Regenerative therapies:** The human body has an amazing ability to heal itself. Prolotherapy is a form of regenerative injection that directs our body’s own healing mechanisms to a focused area. The treatments can replace palliative therapies such as cortisone injections and saves us from unnecessary surgeries. ## Partners & Affiliates ![logo azrha 1](https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/logo-azrha-1.png) The Arizona Recovery Housing Association (AzRHA) is a statewide association of recovering housing providers dedicated to providing quality residential recovery services.