Addiction Treatment Specialists

Meet Our Team

We have a diverse team of addiction treatment specialists that will help you throughout your recovery from substance use and dual-diagnosis disorders.

Contact Live Oaks Wellness today to begin your recovery.

Addiction Treatment Specialists

Meet Our Team

We have a diverse team of addiction treatment specialists that will help you throughout your recovery from substance use and dual-diagnosis disorders.

Contact Live Oaks Wellness today to begin your recovery.

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At Live Oaks Wellness near San Francisco, our greatest asset is our team. We take immense pride in our dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering compassionate and effective care to individuals making significant changes in their lives. Each person on our team finds deep meaning and purpose in their roles, contributing to a collective mission.

Every client who walks in is valued and seen as having the inner strength and potential for recovery. Learn more about our team below.

Meet Our Team

Jack Terwelp

Founder & CEO

Marcelo Nazarian, SUDCC III

Admissions Director & Clinical Outreach

Jake Tedesco, CADCII

Executive Director

Sara Vasquez, CADCII

Program Director

Clay Langley

Operations Director

Tim Heard

Client Care Director

Herberth Rivera, LMFT

Clinical Director

Alexandria Mariscal, APCC

Primary Therapist

Damien Gayton, RADT

Case Manager

Erin Levinthal, MS LAc

Acupuncturist

Frances Holmes, CNC, IGP, FNLP

Nutritionist

Daniel Lenherr

Executive Chef

Nancy de Young Elkus

Art Therapist

Paula Bentley

Health & Wellness Coach

Natalie Galassi

Somatic Coach

Find Drug and Alcohol Rehab Near San Francisco

Our compassionate staff is eager to help you find the tools needed for long-term recovery. Our team utilizes evidence-based practices to set you up for a successful future with a lifetime of sobriety.

Contact us now or verify your insurance today.