Compassionate Expert Care
Our team
THERAPY DIRECTOR
Erica Vee, PHD
Erica is a registered counselling psychologist, with over a decade of experience working with clients experiencing challenges resulting in mental distress, substance abuse, self-harm, social isolation and many other challenges.
Erica’s professional practice has an holistic focus, supporting the development of hauora/physical, hinengaro/mental and wairua/spiritual wellbeing.
Damon Overington
Damon's passion for improving people's lives has been culminated by a 25 year career in the health and fitness industry. This passion combined with the same amount of time involved in the 12 step program of recovery.
Having spent several years in and out of public and private rehabs throughout Australia and New Zealand, Damon has used this extensive experience to create a better, safer, dignified and service oriented facility. He has created a unique blend of therapy models customised to serve each individual client including aftercare.
Email damon@keystonelodge.co.nz
CEO-Keystone Lodge Founder
Daphne Luke
Daphne is our operations manager and in long term recovery. She has a background of five star hospitality internationally on super yachts. She was born in Canada, speaks French and English, from a strong sporting background and is an experienced yoga teacher with three decades of experience.
Daphne is passionate about helping others in recovery in all aspects of body, mind and spirit. Daphne takes care of our everyday requirements living in residence. She also teaches our yoga program and does some personal & group training in the gym.
Email ahimsa.yoga@hotmail.com
OPERATIONS MANAGER
CHEF
Diana Bain
Diana is our experienced chef specialising in international cuisine. Her culinary mantra is lean, green and nourishing with plenty of flavour including Asian & Middle Eastern fusion.
Food is paramount in recovery and Diana will cater for allergies, special dietary requirements and diabetics.
She is also a trained specialist in peer support and recovery.
MUSICIAN
Ed
A professional guitarist and teacher who lives in Piha on the West Coast of Auckland.
Ed has a Bachelor of Music (Classical Guitar Performance) from Auckland University and performs regularly with his bands ‘Ghost Town’ and the “Ed Taylor Collective”, and as a solo guitarist. Ed performs Saturdays at the Keystone Lodge while clients enjoy a special lunch serving.
SUPPORT STAFF
Baz
Baz has worked as a rehabilitation caregiver for over 11 years and is 24 years sober. It is his passion to work with alcoholics.
He has helped and seen over 1,500 people go through rehabilitation and feels privileged to work with every one of them.
Tahira Nisha
Tahira is a dedicated registered nurse with 10+ years of experience in Mental Health and Addiction. With background in nursing and addiction care, Tahira excels in evaluating and managing the detoxification process to ensure patient safety and effectiveness. She brings a compassionate approach to each assessment, combining in-depth knowledge of substance withdrawal symptoms, medication management and individualised care planning.
Tahira is committed to supporting clients into their recovery journey, fostering collaborative environment with wider multidisciplinary team for optimal outcomes. Tahira’s commitment to excellence in detox care reflects a deep understanding of the physical, emotional, social and environmental challenges associated with the detox process.
DETOX NURSE
THERAPIST
ALEXIS MACKENZIE
Life Coach, Recovery Dynamics Therapist and Sport Worker Level 5 Certificate in Mental Health Addiction
I have been in the recovery arena for nearly five years and by far the most useful qualification I have is lived experience. Helping clients learn about themselves and unravel what has been holding them back from living life to its fullest potential is the most rewarding aspect of my role here at Keystone.
Stephanie Rigold
Always there for a cuppa, a chat or a hug (or both) in the midnight hours. An empathic communicator with a background in theatre. Passionate about creating better communication with ourselves and empowering our unique spiritual connections.
NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER
Support Worker
DEBRA BATHGATE
Debra is a mental health support worker and is passionate about helping others in recovery. She is in long term recovery and a great mentor for others starting their recovery journey. Debra is also our amazing gardener so we give her a big thank you for all our fresh, organic produce grown on site as well as the beautiful gardens.
Debra Bathgate
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