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We have brought together some of the leading experts in the field of addiction, diagnosis, treatment, management, research, funding, and recovery.  All have years of experience in their fields of expertise and are members of the post graduate faculty of the American College of Addictionology & Compulsive Disorders.

Adjunct Professor, Barry University. His experience includes; Director of Counseling Services for Catholic Community Services of  Miami at Bethesda manor and St. Lukes, Director of Youth Drug Prevention Programs at Switchboard of  Miami, Lead Trainer for Health Crisis Network, Dade County’s largest HIV service organization and is in his 13^th year of private practice as a Psychotherapist  specializing in addictive and obsessive compulsive disorders.

Board member of the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders; Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management; Diplomate, International Board of Chiropractic Diagnosis and Preventative Medicine; Graduate of  National College of Chiropractic. Dr. Ehlers has treated over  20,000 addicts during her first 10 years of private practice in Hickory Hills, Il.

Director of Treatment Services, Virgin Islands Village-Partners in Recovery, United States Virgin Islands; Project Director, The Village Women’s Support Network, Miami, Fl; Internationally renowned facilitator and trainer holding many honors including  the Ford Foundation and Who’s Who in American Junior Colleges.

Founder and President, Village South inc., Village South Institute of Human Resources Inc., Miami FL; Consultant to U.S. Department of Justice; Office of Juvenile & Delinquency Programs, Washington, D.C. and other Federal Agencies; Consultant to U.S. Department of Health & Human Services; Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Therapeutic Communities of America; Adjunct Professor, University of Miami, Addiction Training Program; Initial appointee to the National Advisory Council of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Washington, D.C.; Member, Miami Dade Addiction Services board; Trainer and Frequent Conference Presenter.

    Jay Holder, D.C., CAP

 

Laureate, Albert Schweitzer Prize in Medicine from the Albert Schweitzer-Gesellschaft, Austria; Adjunct Professor, St. Martin's College, Milwaukee, WI; Postgraduate Instructor, Parker College, Dallas, TX; former Faculty, University of Miami Center for Addiction Studies and Education; Founder, Exodus Addiction Treatment Center, Miami, Florida; Founder, Exodus Israel Addiction and Research Center, Jerusalem, Israel; Executive Board and Treasurer, Council on Chiropractic Practice; Vice President/Board of Directors, Village South Inc, Miami, Florida; Primary investigator of numerous scientific research studies; Co-author of 2 books: The Handbook of Abusable Drugs and Reward Deficiency Syndrome; A biogenic Model; President Emeritus and Founder of the American College of Addictionology & Compulsive Disorders; Founder, Holder Research institute, Creator of Torque Release Technique, and Clinical Auriculotherapy. 

President, resources Development Group, a National Consulting Firm Specializing in the Development of Health Service Projects. Holds a master's degree in health education with an emphasis in substance abuse; more than 25 years experience in community, state and national services for people with substance abuse problems; is Chairperson of the National Women and Children Task Force, a national organization formed to focus attention on increasing services and funding for Women with Children Treatment Programs; has a strong background in program development and design; a frequent conference presenter; a consultant for the U.S. Center for substance Abuse Prevention & U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Washington, D.C.

 

Maritza Paz, D.C., C.Ad.

Dr. Maritza Paz is a graduate of Life College and has been in private practice since 1993.  Recipient of the Chuck Gibson Scholarship for Clinical Excellence; Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee, Chaminade-Madonna College.  She has achieved advanced standing in the fields of Clinical Auriculotherapy, Torque Release Technique.  Internationally renowned lecturer and great communicator.

Recipient of the Philadelphia Medal. Internationally renowned consultant in clinical nutrition to hospitals and clinics. Former member of the Illinois Governor's Council on Nutrition. Former President and board member of the American Society of Elemental testing Laboratories; Former chairman, Department of Nutrition, American International Hospital. Licensed laboratory director in clinical chemistry and toxicology. Dr. Rasmussen received his B.S., M.S., Ph. D., from the University of Illinois.

         Dr. Carmine Pecoraro holds a Doctorate of Psychology with specialty in Neuropsychology & Clinical  Psychology, a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and a Master of Science Degree in Psychology.  He has been in the field of counseling for over 21 years and is a Certified Addiction Professional and an Internationally Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor.  He lectures on both mental health and addiction issues worldwide and has received numerous awards for his work.  He has published many articles in professional journals, magazines and has appeared on television and radio.  Dr. Pecoraro serves on numerous boards of directors for non-profit organizations locally and internationally.  He holds appointment as Assistant Professor at Springfield College and Director, Mental Health Counseling Program, Springfield College, Tampa Campus. He is Vice-President of the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders.

         Rita M. Holder, C.Ad., CAC, CASAP, DACACD

         Director of Family Therapy and Aftercare at Exodus Treatment Center; Associate Director of the Clinical Residency Training Program at The Village; Board of Directors of Concept House, a residential and outpatient addiction treatment center in Miami, focusing on maternal addiction treatment. She is on the Executive Board of the Israel Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, Jerusalem, Israel; NADA Certified in Acupuncture Detox, Certified in Auriculotherapy, and has extensive training and experience in other alternative modalities and their impact on addictions and compulsive disorders.  In the 1960’s, she co-founded one of the nation’s first holistic health and nutrition centers, in Mill Valley, California; and is an internationally renowned lecturer, writer, and poet. 

             Sony Canteenwala, D.C.

           Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Life College; Awarded Member of the International Chiropractic Honor Society; ICA Representative Assemblyman for Manitoba, Canada; Recipient of the International Leadership Award by the ICA, 2004.  In private practice in Winnipeg, Canada