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Medical Staff
Dr. Stephen Groth, M.D.
 Dr Stephen Groth oversees the detox and NTR phase of client care.
He joined Synergy in order to bring the NTRT System to Southern California. Dr. Groth is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School (MD '76), as well as Harvard College (AB '73). He is board-certified in Emergency Medicine, and, for over 14 years, was Director of Emergency Services at Anaheim Memorial Medical Center in Anaheim, CA. He is an ASAM member.
Dr Groth is Publisher, Editor, and CEO of "California Together", a recovery-oriented newspaper that serves the broad recovery communities of Southern California.
His concern for making sure that Synergy clients are offered a comprehensive approach to recovery from addiction is what sets our approach apart. NTRT in most cases will be only the beginning of recovery from addictions; rehab and psychosocial therapy (AA, NA, etc.) are also critical to ongoing sobriety and recovery. At Synergy, each client is seamlessly transitioned from the detox portion to the recovery portion, sure to make this unique program extremely effective.
Barbara Huffner, R.N.
 Barbara is our Registered Nurse (RN) and detox manager. She comes to Synergy with a wealth of nursing experience, both in bedside patient care, as well as in senior nursing management in several major Southern California hospitals. Her passion is in helping others- and it shows. In her spare time, Barb is deeply involved with her church and family.
Dr. Bob Buley, P.H.D. - Clinical Psychologist
 "The basis of my work is LOVE. I believe it is the most important component of the rehabilitation process and at Synergy Treatment, it is REAL!"" A therapist for 44 years, Dr. Bob began his career founding a gang center in Los Angeles then ran a school for disturbed teens. He served as Clinical Director for Shasta County Substance Abuse before obtaining his P.H.D. and license in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Bob has worked primarily with sexually, physically and emotionally abused adults. Recently, Dr. Bob has served rehabs in Orange County, concentrating on depression and anxiety as precursors to addiction. "Working at Synergy, I am able to embrace a spirit, believe in love and find my happiness with staff and clients. I cherish helping clients do the same."
Kim Young, B.S. – Marriage and Family Therapy
 "I am passionate about helping clients at Synergy Treatment face the issues driving their addiction to instill renewed hope in each life." Kim obtained her Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology at the University of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She has worked in the field of drug and alcohol addiction for 2 years and is currently gaining hours under the supervision of Dr. Bob Buley while completing her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pepperdine University. "I am honored to be a part of our clients' healing process and I greatly respect the courage it takes to face this disease."
Grant Collins – Acupuncturist, Oriental Herbalist
 "The clients at Synergy Treatment have a special place in my heart. It is great to watch the transformations that occur as a result of such an amazing program." Grant graduated with a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the Southwest Acupuncture College. He is California Board Certified and has been in private practice sine 2003. His administration of acupuncture allows clients reduced cravings, reduced chance of relapse, better sleep and a calmer mind. Grant has also spent many years instructing and competing in martial arts. He is a member of the Elite Doctor's Speakers Bureau, educating the public on health and nutrition. "It is a joy to help clients achieve optimum health through Chinese Medicine."
Celeste Seller – Massage Therapist
 "No other program that I have worked for can match Synergy Treatment's revolutionary holistic approach to rehabilitation." Celeste, owner of A Touch of Heaven Massage and Holistic Healing, has witnessed the devastating effects of addiction on the body, mind and spirit both in her family and her clientele for years. These events inspired her to bring her gift of touch to all those struggling with this disease. Celeste specializes in "detoxification massage", Ayruvedic and Oriental techniques and nutritional therapy. These methods restore proper organ function, relieve pain and get clients back in touch with their bodies. "It's great working in a program where clients get real skills to change their lives." |
