Joe Eisele, CACIII, NCAC - Clinical Director

Joe Eisele is a nationally certified alcohol and drug therapist with specialized training in intervention techniques from the Johnson Institute. Joe has been treating addictions in the Fort Collins area for over 26 years. "I came to believe Joe Eisele is perhaps the best in the business. I have met some of the best counselors and doctors at world-famous rehabs and never found anyone with [Joe's] overall grasp on both addiction and all that accompanies it." Click here to read more about Joe's own recovery.

Ron Graham, MS - Business Director

Ron Graham, Master of Science from Regis University, has over ten years of experience as a counselor. He has studied under Dr. Depak Chopra, and is a certified instructor from the Chopra Center for Well Being. For the last 17 years, Ron has been on his own healing path from drugs and alcohol, and has followed a natural, holistic path. Click here to read more about Ron's own recovery.

Bill Billica, MD - Physician

Bill Billica, MD was board certified in family medicine in 1988, after graduating from the University of North Carolina Medical School and finishing residency training in Arizona. He was granted a Faculty Fellowship position at Duke University before returning to Arizona to become Assistant Director and Department Chairman at the Good Samaritan Family Practice Residency Program. He is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice and a member of the American Academy of Family Practice, as well as a patient educator, lecturer, researcher and published writer.

Roger Billica, MD - Medical Director

Roger Billica, MD graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and fulfilled his internship and residency at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. His training in aerospace medicine and as a flight surgeon led to ten years as NASA's Chief of Medical Operations. Upon moving to Fort Collins, Dr. Billica became President of Tri-Life Health, a functional, preventive, and nutritional medicine clinic. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice, and has written many articles for medical journals.

Allen Brandon, Ph.D - Psychologist

Allen D. Brandon, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist who developed his interests in nature and human behavior while growing up in Colorado. He has previously served as the Founder and Clinical Director of the Rocky Mountain Neuropsychological Sciences, P.C., and was past Director of Psychology Services at Mountain Crest Hospital in Fort Collins, CO. Dr. Brandon received his professional training at Harvard Medical School's Massachusetts General Hospital, the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, as well as Colorado State University. He enjoys teaching and guiding others on their psycho-spiritual journey.

June Konopka, MS, RD - Nutritionist

June Konopka is a registered dietitian with a Masters in Nutritional Science from San Diego State University. Since she began working alongside Joe and Ron in November 2000, she has helped clients understand the nutritional needs of their bodies and minds by using her expertise as part of a holistic approach to recovery. Her philosophy of holistic care and prevention comes from her experiences at the Golden Door Spa in Escondido, California and Fox Hollow Wellness Clinic, an alternative clinic in Kentucky she helped found with her husband, Tony. In addition to her work at InnerBalance, June oversees a private practice in Fort Collins, where clients achieve wellness through weight loss and positive lifestyle decisions.

Lynn Smith MS, RD - Nutritionist and Recovery Coach

Lynn Smith is a registered dietitian specializing in nutrition therapy and wellness coaching.  Lynn offers practical strategies for finding meaning and motivation for change, along with diet, nutrients, and a functional medicine approach to aid clients in recovery from addictions.  Lynn maintains a private practice in Boulder, Colorado, where her synthesis of ancient wisdom with current information on diet, nutrition, and wellness gives clients sensible alternatives for common health concerns. Lynn has a Masters of Science in Human Nutrition from Colorado State University, a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering from University of Missouri - Rolla and has over fifteen years of experience as a nutritionist, natural foods chef, and wellness coach.

Kay Kimball, MHS, CAC III - Life Coach

Kay holds a Master in Healthcare Systems from the University of Denver, is a Certified Addictions Counselor III, a Certified Recovery Coach with Recovery Coaches International and an Associate Certified Life Coach with The International Coach Federation. Kay has been sober since 1993 and is passionate about helping clients create a life of fulfillment and possibilities.

Lisa Michaels, MA, LPC, C.Ht.,
Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Hypnotherapist

Lisa Michaels-Carrion is a Mental Health Counselor who specializes in Transpersonal Psychotherapy and Hypnosis. Transpersonal Psychotherapy is a holistic therapeutic approach that encompasses all levels of human experience: body, mind, spirit, and emotions. Transpersonal psychology draws it’s methodology from the spiritual traditions of the world, and integrates them with contemporary psychology. Lisa’s journey has included the coursework and practice of New Thought philosophy; Reiki (Japanese healing art); Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT); Conscious Breathing; Meditation; and Hypnosis.. Lisa has been in the counseling field for over ten years and has worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups.

Patricia Smith, MS, LPC – Cattail Creek Support Staff

Pat has worked in the field of addictions since 1985. She has been instrumental in founding and developing successful addiction treatment programs and specializes in co-dependency recovery. She believes strongly
in whole person recovery. She has worked in several addictions programs in Virginia and Colorado as well as private practice.

Sampson Ndikum – LPN/IV

Sampson has been a nurse for over thirteen years. Three of those years, he spent working with patients with acute psychiatry disorders at North Colorado Medical Center Behavioral Health Unit. Sampson completed his undergraduate in pre-med and biochemistry at the University of Minnesota, and is a recent graduate of University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine in the Caribbean. Sampson has conducted research in the field of molecular genetics, adult stem cell research, surgical and hematopathology at the University of Minnesota. Most of all, he is blessed to be part of the dynamic team at InnerBalance Health Center.

Kris Olson, L.Ac, DipOM – Acupuncturist

Kris completed her Chinese Medicine education at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1996. She is certified in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology and Oriental Medicine and holds additional certifications in homeopathy, nutritive therapy and various bodywork and energy medicine modalities. She has served on the faculty of several colleges, teaching Chinese Medicine and other complementary health related subjects and enjoys assisting clients in their recovery.

Dianne M. Novey – Cattail Creek House Manager/Chef

Dianne has over 25 years restaurant/retail management/education background with professional instruction in Pastry from Johnson & Wales University, a degree in Early Childhood Education from Metropolitan State College specializing in Dyslexia and ADHD along with a recent degree in Medical Administration. Dianne can be found at swimming events and gym workouts with her two daughters and husband of 28 years. Dianne feels that her varied background is the perfect recipe for a house of recovery.

Billy Bender, MAC, CMFT, CAC

Billy Bender is a Certified Marriage and Family Therapist with a Masters in Counseling and a Certified Addictions Counselor. One of the reasons Billy is so passionate about working with clients and their families to begin healing relationships and facilitating the transition out of treatment is because of how powerful and crucial this part of treatment was in his own recovery. Clients and family members love and appreciate his compassion and humor as well as his ability to quickly move from the problem to possible solutions. Billy is happily married and has two young children.

Keri Hannaford - Office Manager

Tyson White - Personal Trainer

Tyson has over 8 years of experience as a personal trainer in Northern Colorado, and is currently at Orchard's Athletic Club. He was saved from a life of drinking and has celebrated ten plus years of sobriety. He wants to contribute to helping others using fitness as another tool to repair their bodies and minds during recovery. With Tyson's intuition and training, he will help you find your gift and help you to see it, live it, and allow you to flourish both physically and spiritually.