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Daniel Headrick, MD

Medical Director and Co-Founder Pacific Coast Recovery Center

Daniel Headrick M.D. is the Medical Director and Co Founder of the Pacific Coast Recovery Center. Unlike most treatment center Medical Directors, Dr. Headrick does not maintain a private practice but instead dedicates all of his time to the care and treatment of the patients of Pacific Coast Recovery Center. This unique commitment of time establishes a standard of care that is rarely matched in any other treatment setting.

As Medical Director, Dr. Headrick oversees the treatment of more than 800 patients per year, managing their withdrawal from alcohol and other substances. He provides a very individualized approach, including acupuncture, lectures, and counseling. He tailors treatment strategies to each patient, based upon their coexisting medical conditions, types of drugs to which they are addicted, length of addiction, and emotional well being.
Active in the community, Dr. Headrick frequently lectures on drugs and addiction and pain and addiction to audiences as diverse as school students, physician groups, treatment professionals, church groups, business executives, and medical students at University of California, Irvine Medical School.

Dr. Headrick received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles Medical School. He had a solo family practice for 15 years. Dr. Headrick is further distinguished by his post graduate certification from the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) in 1988.

Prior to opening the Pacific Coast Recovery Center, Dr. Headrick was the Medical Director of the Hoag Hospital Chemical Dependency Center for 11 years. He has also served as Medical Director of the Chemical Dependency Unit at Charter Hospital in Corona California and the primary attending physician at the former Genesis Program at South Coast Medical Center. In addition to his position as Medical Director of the Pacific Coast Recovery Center, Dr. Headrick is an associate professor at the University of California, Irvine Medical School.

 

Steven Collier, RN

Executive Director and Co-Founder Pacific Coast Recovery Center

Steven Collier RN, is one of the co founders of the Pacific Coast Recovery Center. He has been working in the chemical dependency / behavioral health field since serving as a command Drug Exemption Officer in the U.S. Navy in the 1970’s. A graduate of California State University Los Angeles and Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Steve has held a Registered Nursing License since the early 1980’s, and is a certified chemical dependency nurse.

Steve gained a love for the addiction recovery field while working for the Care Units (Adult and Adolescent) at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and at the Alpha Unit at Glendale Memorial Hospital. He served in Nursing Leadership roles at the Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center (ADTC) at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and at the Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center Recovery Services Unit. While establishing the Recovery Services unit at Loma Linda in 1991, Steve was part of the clinical team that first developed protocols for the treatment of addicted pain patients within a chemical dependency recovery setting. This landmark work has opened the doors to recovery for chronic pain patients dealing with the nightmare of addiction.  After identifying a talent in developing and opening hospital based treatment centers, Steve starting his own business in 1994, and was contracted to open and manage treatment centers at San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland and the Knollwood Center in Riverside California. In 2001, Steve partnered with the pioneering Addictionist Joseph Galletta, MD, and opened the Hemet Valley Recovery Center successfully in 2001. Developing skills in psychiatric services, Steve also directed the opening of the 31 bed Center for Behavioral Medicine Unit at Moreno Valley Community Hospital. In 2006, a partnership was formed between Steve and Daniel Headrick, MD to create the Pacific Coast Recovery Center. Through the strength of this partnership and the unmatched skill and talent of the leadership and clinical team, Pacific Coast Recovery Center is truly a special place for healing.

 

Sherry Burditt – RN, HN-BC

Program Director

As the Program Director for Pacific Coast Recovery Center at South Coast Medical Center in Laguna Beach, CA, Sherry Burditt, RN, HN-BC devotes her time to both administrative functions and holistic therapies.

Ms. Burditt is a Registered Nurse whose career spans 30 years of clinical practice in Behavioral Health, Chemical Dependency and Hospital Administration.  After receiving her nurse’s training in New York, she concentrated her practice specifically in Behavioral Health and Chemical Dependency, working with adult and adolescent populations challenged with depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders, addictions, and various affective disorders.  Later, as a hospital administrator, she held the responsibility as Chief Nursing Officer, Director of Clinical Services, Director of Education, Associate Administrator, and Chief Operating Officer in mental health / chemical dependency settings.

In 1999 she received board certification as a Holistic Nurse through the American Holistic Nurses’ Association and has since provided consultation services and holistic workshops to over 30 acute care hospitals, facilitated chemical dependency therapy groups, supervised and evaluated healthcare instructors, and worked individually with private clients. As a Kriyaban yogi, she has practiced Raja Yoga meditation since 1974.  

Sherry’s therapeutic focus is designed to sensitively, yet effectively intervene, confront and empower all individuals toward discovering their true potential.  “We have created the most therapeutically comprehensive treatment program through our dedication to the 12- Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and the truly magnificent body-mind-spirit connection.”

 

Louise Blaschke, RN

Clinical Nurse Manager

Louise received her Registered Nursing degree from Middlesex Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Middletown, Connecticut, and has a background in ICU, OR, Emergency Medicine and Coronary Care.  Her strong medical background compliments her twenty-six  year practice in Chemical Dependency and Addiction Medicine.  As Clinical Nurse Manager, Louise oversees all functions of the Pacific Coast Recovery Center Nursing Staff, and is dedicated to exemplary Nursing practice and excellent patient care.

 

Lorrie Linn Odell, CATC

Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor
Intake Coordinator

Lorrie Linn began her career in the Chemical Dependency treatment field in 1990.
She has experience in Continuing Care Counseling, Primary Addiction Counseling and Admissions Counseling. For the past 15 years, as an Intake Coordinator, Lorrie Linn has had the privilege of assisting countless individuals and family members, struggling with the disease of addiction, embark upon their recovery journey. She is dedicated to providing compassionate and professional care. "I love welcoming a newcomer and their loved ones to Pacific Coast Recovery Center, interacting with them through their treatment process, and crying for joy at their graduation ceremony! It is an amazing gift and an honor to be a part of their transformation, growth and healing."

 

Michelle Metzler, NCTRC

Recreation Therapist

Recreation Therapy utilizes a wide range of interventions and techniques to improve and restore physical, social, cognitive, emotional and spiritual needs to create lifelong wellness.  
Michelle holds a bachelor’s degree and National Certification in Recreation Therapy and has worked in the mental health and chemical dependency field for 15 years. She also holds a fitness specialist certification from University of California, Irvine, as well as an extensive background and training in music and dance.  Having studied extensively in the areas of medical/clinical hypnotherapy, guided imagery, spirituality, neurolinguistic programming and massage therapy, Michelle offers a wealth of knowledge and experience.  With a love for life and compassion for those in the recovery process, she creatively fosters healing from the heart, incorporating spirituality, art, music and dance.  She has served as a vocalist for the Saddleback Master Chorale for the past seven years and serves on its Board of Directors.  Her current project is writing her first musical score.

 

Michael Finch, L.P.T., C.A.S.

CD Counselor – Case Manager

Michael has been active in the recovery community since 1987, and has worked in the field of Chemical Dependency since 1990, initially as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician and then as Certified Addiction Specialist.  In 1992 he became the Aftercare Coordinator for Genesis at South Coast Medical Center.  In 1993, after receiving certification in addiction counseling, Michael concentrated his efforts in the facilitation of individual and group therapies, chairing conventions and participating in a variety of conferences.

Today, as a PCRC Case Manager, Michael continues to feed his passion for recovery both personally and professionally by continuing to facilitate groups and lectures, as well as working to further his education.  For Michael, seeing a person’s spirit come in broken and lost, and then leave enlightened and hopeful is his ultimate gift.

 

Paulette Cullen, CATC

CD Counselor – Case Manager

Paulette has lived in the Laguna Beach area since 1989 and has been practicing as a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC) for 4 years. She has personal knowledge of chemical dependency and first-hand experience in long- term recovery. Paulette finds fulfillment in working with men and women who are struggling with the difficulties and challenges of addiction, encouraging them to express their feelings, thoughts and actions in an environment that is conducive to growth and healing. Her goal is to empower each patient’s sense of personal responsibility so that they may begin making healthy choices and constructive changes necessary for the healthy balance of body, mind and spirit. Paulette brings into her groups much insight and wisdom while maintaining compassion and a sense of humor.

 

Rene Genovese, CADC

CD Counselor

Rene is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) who has five years experience working in the chemical dependency field. She has worked with adolescents and adults, focusing on 12-Step, abstinence based recovery. Having 11 years in recovery herself, Rene has the personal experience and insight necessary to assist patients through the complications and obstacles recovery typically presents. As a Case Manager, Rene enjoys guiding and empowering patients to the right path so they may have a more positive and fulfilling life.

 

Tom Offerdahl, CATC

CD Counselor – Case Manager

Tom has been working in the addiction field for over a decade, with a focus on helping addicts incorporate the 12-Step philosophy into their lives to create a satisfying and joyful life in recovery.  Tom has spent many years working with adults, adolescents and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings.  Having a passion for helping not only the patient, Tom has also dedicated much of his practice to assisting the family in their journey through recovery by developing a comprehensive Family Program and facilitating a family focused Aftercare Program.

 

Patti Hedderly, MFT

Family Therapist

Patti has enjoyed her career in counseling and therapy for over twenty five years. Initially receiving her training in Chemical Dependency counseling, she became aware of the many issues surrounding recovery and continued her training in a variety of therapeutic techniques for family therapy, mental health, early childhood trauma/sexual abuse, and other disorders. It became very clear to her that family and relationship issues experienced in early recovery could be overwhelming for both patients and families, so she determined to concentrate her efforts in this area.  Patti works with patients, parents, spouses, partners, and children in all stages of recovery, and provides realistic opportunities for the dilemmas and miracles that the disease of addiction creates.  Her greatest joy is to observe the process of healing that takes place within the family when the toxic conflict of addiction is understood and sobriety is embraced.