RECOVERY RANCH PA - Key Persons
Alan Kuhl is a registered yoga teacher, certified sound practitioner, therapeutic drumming facilitator and psychology and Eastern medicine student. His devotion to holistic practices serves his passion for helping others in recovery and leads them through practices of yoga, mindfulness and meditation. Alan's background in music and cultural arts provides healing methods from around the globe. From the ancient practices of the yoga of India, drumming from Africa, and the medicine wheel of Native Americans, he facilitates many techniques and methods to help a wide variety of clients from any background to suit their needs.
Amanda carries a CRS certification and has over 10 years of experience within the mental health and substance abuse field. With a background in facility operations, she understands how important continued support after initial treatment is. As the alumni coordinator with The Ranch PA, she adds a level of honesty, fun and passion for the alumni community. In her free time she can be found spending time with her daughters or in her garden. To Amanda, as long as she can bring a joy to everyone's day then her mission will be accomplished.
Job Titles:
- Experiential Specialist
- Experiential Therapy Specialist
Andrew loves the different therapeutic approaches offer at The Ranch Pennsylvania. In the three years that Andrew has been with the facility, he has seen how each client is treated as an individual, with each person's experience differing from one another. As the adventure program assistant, Andrew guarantees that he will be there to support and also challenge his clients in the journey to find their most authentic selves.
For the last two and a half years, Dara has witnessed clients when they have that "Aha" moment in their recovery treatment. To Dara, seeing this moment is watching a person come into love and understanding for themselves. With over 13 years of therapy experience along with holding a bachelors in science and a masters in psychology, Dara still finds these moments to be the most powerful for her clients. Her mission is to love her clients as they discover love for themselves.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Member of the Leadership Team
Job Titles:
- Director of Environment of Care
Edward carries 13 years of mental health and substance abuse therapy experience. To Edward, empowering and supporting his clients through their recovery journey is the most important aspect to his role. In 2018, Ed started as a Primary Therapist with The Ranch PA, and in October of 2020, he transitioned into his role as the Director of Environment of Care. Through this role he oversees all hospitality efforts related to the safety and cleanlieness operations throughout the facility. In his time at The Ranch PA, he has felt the supported by his team and the available resources. By tapping into this support, Edward feels that the message of hope and healing can spread to those who need it.
Job Titles:
- Admissions Director
- Member of the Leadership Team
To Jill, clients are her priority. With over 20 years of therapy experience and a Masters in Social Work, Jill understands the difficult journey clients must take in order to heal from their addiction and mental health disorders. She is always there for her clients, learning with them as they learn about themselves.
Job Titles:
- Director of Residential Services
Meghan carries her Bachelor's in neuroscience and psychology along with a Masters in clinical therapy and psychology from Millersville University. In the time that Meghan has been with The Ranch, she has seen the incredible changes that clients go through to reclaim their spirit and reconnect with their personal purpose.
Job Titles:
- Quality Assurance Specialist