We Are Your Team of Recovery Professionals.
You're not alone, the addiction recovery specialists at Artesian are here, ready to help you. Come free yourself from addiction and change your world for good.
Dr. Joan Collins
Founder
A Registered Nurse and board certified by the American Naturopathic Medical Association as a Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Collins is a pioneer in integrative addiction treatment and founder of Artesian Wellness & Recovery Centers, LLC and Artesian Houses. She has a degree in psychology and is a member of the Alliance for Addiction Solutions. Holding degrees from Southeast Missouri State University, Southern Illinois University, and Trinity University, Dr. Collins has extensive counseling experience as well as expertise in establishing and managing medical organizations and wellness centers. She is passionate about wellness and dedicated to assisting those with addictions.
Deborah Tamborino LMHC, CAP, ICADC
Clinical Director
Deborah has over 30 years of experience working in the treatment of chemical dependency, mental health, mental illness, developmental and shock trauma, eating disorders, and compulsive behaviors. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology/Sociology, a Master’s Degree in Counseling, and has completed Post Master studies in Clinical Counseling and Supervision.
Charles Ahner, M.D.
Medical Director
Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine
Charles Ahner, M.D., is a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician, trained in St. Louis, Missouri. During his training, he was the recipient of recognition awards for outstanding performance as an intern and a resident. During his final year he was voted the distinguished role of chief resident of his program.
After residency, Dr. Ahner joined Ahner Medical Center in Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart, Florida, with his father, Dr. Neil Ahner. For the next eight years, Dr. Ahner also staffed Martin Memorial North and South Hospitals, Jupiter Hospital, and Palm Beach Gardens Hospital.
Dr. Ahner is dedicated to balancing the brain through integrative therapies to facilitate optimal wellness. His continual source of inspiration is his father, Neil Ahner, M.D., a pioneer in the alternative and integrative medicine fields with superior knowledge, understanding, and implementation of chelation therapy.
Dr. Ahner is now affiliated with Artesian Wellness & Recovery Centers as their Medical Director. Here, using his experience and expertise in Integrative Medicine, Dr. Ahner tailors individualized programs for clients that will help repair and replace essential nutrients in order to achieve optimal wellness, including recovery from addiction.
Medical Director
Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine
Charles Ahner, M.D., is a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician, trained in St. Louis, Missouri. During his training, he was the recipient of recognition awards for outstanding performance as an intern and a resident. During his final year he was voted the distinguished role of chief resident of his program.
After residency, Dr. Ahner joined Ahner Medical Center in Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart, Florida, with his father, Dr. Neil Ahner. For the next eight years, Dr. Ahner also staffed Martin Memorial North and South Hospitals, Jupiter Hospital, and Palm Beach Gardens Hospital.
Dr. Ahner is dedicated to balancing the brain through integrative therapies to facilitate optimal wellness. His continual source of inspiration is his father, Neil Ahner, M.D., a pioneer in the alternative and integrative medicine fields with superior knowledge, understanding, and implementation of chelation therapy.
Dr. Ahner is now affiliated with Artesian Wellness & Recovery Centers as their Medical Director. Here, using his experience and expertise in Integrative Medicine, Dr. Ahner tailors individualized programs for clients that will help repair and replace essential nutrients in order to achieve optimal wellness, including recovery from addiction.
Jill Ball
Business Director
Jill has experience in organizational operations and management for the last 25 years which includes raising and homeschooling a family of 9 children. She is a Board Member of the Martin County Business Exchange and has been a specialist in billing and payroll for VIP America Home Health Care and manages the financial accounts for JCOL, LLC. and Family Manors Real Estate. She brings to Artesian a sensitivity and understanding to those with issues of addiction.
Business Director
Jill has experience in organizational operations and management for the last 25 years which includes raising and homeschooling a family of 9 children. She is a Board Member of the Martin County Business Exchange and has been a specialist in billing and payroll for VIP America Home Health Care and manages the financial accounts for JCOL, LLC. and Family Manors Real Estate. She brings to Artesian a sensitivity and understanding to those with issues of addiction.
Michelle Schneider
Admissions
Having been raised in Westchester, New York, Michelle was exposed to the intrigue of the stock market and for the next fifteen years was very successful in the financial industry. As a result of alcohol and chemical dependency, Michelle made a life changing decision to enter a treatment center for three months. Living a life in recovery she began working in the Mental Health and Addiction field for over eight years in varying capacities. Along the way she worked for the Tap Relapse Prevention Program in the Country Certified by Terence Gorski. Having been in recovery almost 16 years, she has made a life commitment to help save other suffering addicts recover from addiction.
Admissions
Having been raised in Westchester, New York, Michelle was exposed to the intrigue of the stock market and for the next fifteen years was very successful in the financial industry. As a result of alcohol and chemical dependency, Michelle made a life changing decision to enter a treatment center for three months. Living a life in recovery she began working in the Mental Health and Addiction field for over eight years in varying capacities. Along the way she worked for the Tap Relapse Prevention Program in the Country Certified by Terence Gorski. Having been in recovery almost 16 years, she has made a life commitment to help save other suffering addicts recover from addiction.
Kat Renick
Nutritional Case Manager
Kat has twenty years experience working in public relations. She is very civil minded and active in her community. Kat’s passion for nutrition and healthy living has led her into her current field of nutritional education, teaching skills for healthy meal planning, food preparation, and juicing.
Nutritional Case Manager
Kat has twenty years experience working in public relations. She is very civil minded and active in her community. Kat’s passion for nutrition and healthy living has led her into her current field of nutritional education, teaching skills for healthy meal planning, food preparation, and juicing.
Mary Bartolucci, MA
Wellness Consultant
Mary Bartolucci graduated summa cum laude with a BA from the State University of NY at Albany and magna cum laude with an MA in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With over 10 years of counseling experience and over 18 years of experience in the field of education, she also possesses a wealth of information regarding health, nutrition, and fitness. Mary is passionate about assisting others in achieving their health goals.
Wellness Consultant
Mary Bartolucci graduated summa cum laude with a BA from the State University of NY at Albany and magna cum laude with an MA in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With over 10 years of counseling experience and over 18 years of experience in the field of education, she also possesses a wealth of information regarding health, nutrition, and fitness. Mary is passionate about assisting others in achieving their health goals.
Gil White, BS
Director of Business Development
Gil has 34 years of extensive experience working with large multi-state home care companies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Indiana State University. As an accomplished senior executive, Gil has achieved excellent revenue growth and increased profitability for the various companies where he has functioned in positions such as, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, President, and Vice President. He is an expert in assisting companies in achieving their goals through providing direction in accordance with their strategic business plans. Gil ensures that companies reach their goals while staying true to their mission and highlighting the importance of great customer service. At every company Gil serves, he demonstrates progressive and innovative leadership resulting in a respected and productive company.
Director of Business Development
Gil has 34 years of extensive experience working with large multi-state home care companies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Indiana State University. As an accomplished senior executive, Gil has achieved excellent revenue growth and increased profitability for the various companies where he has functioned in positions such as, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, President, and Vice President. He is an expert in assisting companies in achieving their goals through providing direction in accordance with their strategic business plans. Gil ensures that companies reach their goals while staying true to their mission and highlighting the importance of great customer service. At every company Gil serves, he demonstrates progressive and innovative leadership resulting in a respected and productive company.