Welcome - Hawaii Island Recovery

We provide integrated, evidence-based treatment for anyone battling with substance abuse disorders. Our focus is on clinical excellence, extraordinary client care and ongoing research that results in higher success rates and improved lives. Our specialty is bringing freedom and choice back into the lives of those who have alcohol and drug addictions. Our caring and expert staff members are dedicated to offering growth in all areas of life – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Our professionals are all Kona residents; have a long history of working together; and have impeccable credentials.

	Dr. John Hibscher - Psychologist, Director of Clinical Services
	Dr. John Hibscher received both his Masters and Doctorate degrees in Psychology from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Prior to moving to the Big Island in Hawaii in 1997, he had a private practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he also consulted to a variety of hospitals, organizations, health facilities, and government agencies. Dr.Hibscher maintains memberships in the American Psychological Association, the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

	Dr. Jamal Wasan, Psychologist - CEO of Lokahi Treatment Centers
	Dr. Jamal Wasan is the CEO of Lokahi Treatments Centers, which is a CERF Nationally Accredited Integrated Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program. Dr. Wasan acted as the Clinical Coordinator for the Department of Veterans Affairs for Traumatic Stress Disorders. He also held the position of Director of Operations at Big Island Substance Abuse Counsel. Dr. Wasan is appointed to the Governor's Board for Substance Abuse and Mental Health for Hawaii County and serves as a member of the Hawaii Community College Program Advisory Council for the Human Services' Substance Abuse Counseling Program.


	Dr. Gwendolyn Ross - Psychiatrist
	Dr. Gwendolyn Ross graduated from the University of Delaware, attending medical school at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Ross completed general psychiatry residency, child & adolescent fellowship at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh , PA. , in 1985. Dr. Ross has worked as medical director of a codependency retreat residential rehab, medical director of an outpatient chemical dependency rehab in the Pittsburg area, as well as in a variety of other mental health programs while residing in Pittsburgh. Dr. Ross is on staff at Kona Community Hospital, serving on the psychiatric unit and served as medical director of a private treatment facility in Kona, HI.

	Dr. Linda Nadia Hole, MD
	Dr. Linda has practiced holistic medicine for nearly 25 years. Her grandfather was a WWII missionary minister who taught her that one of the most important things in life is to help people. Much of her life is about helping people from all walks of life: death row inmates, heroin addicts, & troubled teens; to everyday moms and dads, students, authors, athletes, CEO's. Dr. Linda is a graduate of Princeton, Duke, & Oneness Universities and has served on the Faculties of the American Academy Pain Management, American Holistic Medical Association and as an ordained healer and teacher of Oneness QiGong.

	Michael Larroque - Program Director
	Born in New Orleans LA. and raised in Southern California, Michael has lots of life experience. He attended Northern Arizona university on a football scholarship and majored in business. Michael is a person who has walked in the shoes of alcoholics and drug addicts being in recovery himself. What Michael adds to our program is the strength and first hand knowledge of recovery and the obsticles involved with staying clean and sober.

	Eliza Wille, M SC - Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Specialist
	Eliza holds a Master's Degree in Social Psychology from the London School of Economics, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from The University of Hawaii at Manoa. During her undergraduate work, Eliza worked at renowned dolphin research facility through the University of Hawaii Psychology Department. For nearly ten years, Eliza was involved in cognition and learning research with captive dolphins while also particpating in field research on non-captive marine mammals whenever possible. Her understanding of dolphin behavior and her years of facilitating interactions between humans and dolphins, combined with her credentials in psychology uniquely qualify her to oversee our Dolphin Assisted Psychotherapy program. In addition, drawing on years of Equestrian training and involvement with therapeutic horsemanship, Eliza also serves as our Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Specialist. Her familiarity with horses has enabled her to create a safe and enriching therapeutic experience for Hawaii Island Recovery clients.

	Lida Hibscher - Director of Wellness/Healing and Recreational Services
	Lida Hibscher is a retired physician and Reiki Practitioner. She has a love for nature and is experienced in a variety of outdoor activities including climbing, hiking, white water rafting, skiing, etc.