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Our Dedicated Team at Synergy Resource Center

Compassionate Clinicians and Healthcare Experts for Personalized Substance Abuse and Mental Health Care

Synergy Resource Center is staffed with professional, licensed clinicians, with small caseloads to allow for individualized attention and detailed treatment plans to meet each client’s specific needs and ensure you get the care you deserve.

We specialize in substance abuse treatment and mental health issues.  A registered nurse will provide initial health assessments and health education, including medicated assisted treatment options, will coordinate necessary referrals and medical appointments, and will be responsible for monitoring and distributing prescribed medications.

Paige Tuck

Paige Tuck, LPC
Executive Director

Bio

Paige Tuck is the Executive Director of Synergy Executive. She provides individual, couples, family, EMDR, trauma counseling and group therapy. Paige has an undergraduate degree from Drury University and a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Missouri State University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a National Certified Counselor and a Missouri Associate Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She has experience working with men in addiction and mental health and has a background in the legal and medical fields. She also facilitates education classes on mindfulness, relationship issues, and parenting.

Ann Koetting

Ann Koetting, LPC
Clinical Director

Bio

Ann Koetting is the Clinical Director at Synergy Executive. She provides individual, family, and group therapy, and is available for EMDR and trauma counseling. Ann has an undergraduate degree in Marketing and a Master’s degree in Counseling both from Missouri State University. Ann has worked in the field of addictions since 2007 as both a counselor and the Clinical Advisor at Alternative Opportunities Treatment Services. Ann worked at Missouri State University as an Adjunct Professor in the Counseling Department for 5 years. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and is EMDR certified.

Leea Reed, DO
Medical Director

Bio

Leea is the Medical Director for Synergy Executive. Leea has over 30 years of experience in the medical field and is a Family Practice Physician with Ozarks Community Hospital since 2005 practicing in the Springfield area. She is also a staff physician for Americare Ravenwood Assisted Living/ Memory Unit and Clinic Researcher at QPS Biokinetics. Leea has also previously worked at Cox Hospital, Lakeland Regional Hospital, and Epic/Columbia Hospital of the Ozarks. Leea received a BS in Biology from Truman State University, and her Doctor of Osteopathy from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Leea is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and Board Certified by American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice.family therapy and facilitates education classes on trauma and various other topics.

Cindy Holiis-Keene, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Bio

Cindy is a psychiatric nurse practitioner for Synergy. She has been in the healthcare industry for over 20 years, working in a variety of settings. She is a dual certified Advanced Practice Nurse, completing her degrees from the University of Kansas in 2013 and University of Central Missouri in 2009. She is board certified in Family Mental Health and General Family Practice, providing advanced practice care for the past nine years. Cindy has a sincere interest in her work and for helping others. Cindy received Nurse Practitioner of the Year in 2012 in the Four States Business Journal.

Debbie Howell, RN
Registered Nurse

Julie Ast, RN
Registered Nurse

Bio

Julie is a nurse on staff at Synergy Executive. Julie completes an initial health assessment for our clients and is available to assist with any health care or health screening needs. She became a Registered Nurse in 2011 and currently works part-time at the Mercy Orthopedic Hospital. Julie also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management.

Kelly Layman, RN
Registered Nurse

Jessica Reed

Jessica Reed
Residential Supervisor

Bio

Jessica Reed is the Lead Residential Assistant at Synergy Recovery Center. Jessica is certified as a Missouri Recovery Support Specialist through the Missouri Credentialing Board and as a Level I Medication Aide. Jessica is a person in long term recovery from drugs and alcohol. She teaches the 12-step study class introducing clients to the 12-step program. Jessica has a passion for women seeking recovery and through experience is able to help guide clients during this process of self-discovery and healing.

Elizabeth Buchanan, PLPC
Counselor

Bio

Elizabeth Buchanan has a Master of Arts in Counseling from The Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine, which bases much of its curriculum on the work of Dr. John Townsend, co-author of the bestselling Boundaries books. As a PLPC, Elizabeth uses her skills as a full time therapist at Synergy Counseling Center. ELizabeth facilitates a weekly education class at Synergy Executive on Grief and Loss conjoined with group therapy.

McKaya Weimer, PLPC Counselor

McKayla Weimer
PLPC Counselor

Shae Hitchcock

Shae Hitchcock
LCSW

Julie Peterie

Julie Peterie, CSS
Community Support Specialist

Bio

Julie Peterie is the Community Support Specialist at Synergy Recovery Center. Julie received her degree in Social Work from Missouri State University and has been working in the Springfield area community for the past 20 years. Julie assists the clients in identifying and meeting their wants, needs, and goals within their community as they transition into the next phase of their recovery.

Mark Koetting, PhD, MAADC-II
Group Facilitator

Bio

Mark is a group facilitator at Synergy Executive and teaches a weekly class on co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis. In 2002, Mark earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in South Florida, where he received specialized training in forensic psychology, as well as psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. He co-founded the San Francisco Forensic Institute, contracted with the California Department of Mental Health, and maintained a private practice in the Bay Area for 11 years. He has extensive experience evaluating and treating individuals with substance-related disorders and serious mental illness.

Dan Piddington
SMART Recovery Facilitator

Bio

Dan trained as a SMART recovery facilitator in California and brings his knowledge and experience to our clients seeking recovery. Dan facilitates SMART recovery meetings at both residential campuses, and at the Synergy outpatient treatment location. Dan is a role model for men in recovery and provides them with support and guidance throughout their journey in treatment.

Rose Whitcomb

Rose Whitcomb, PsyD, LPC
LPC and facilitator

Natalie Wlodarczyk

Natalie Wlodarczyk, PhD, MT-BC
Music Therapist

Bio

Natalie Wlodarczyk, Ph.D., MT-BC is an Associate Professor and Director of Music Therapy at Drury University where she has taught since 2010. She is a practicing board-certified music therapist and published researcher with expertise in the areas of aging, grief and loss, and mental health settings. Dr. Wlodarczyk is also certified in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) music therapy for premature infants and is the founder and director of the Drury Intergenerational Rock Band, pairing college students with older adult to rehearse popular music while improving cross-age attitudes and promoting positive views of aging. She has provided weekly music therapy services at Synergy since the first week we opened in 2015.

Syndey Winders
Music Therapist

Tenille Neff, MS, LCAT, ATR-BC, LP
Art Therapist

Bio

Tenille Neff is a New York State licensed, registered, board certified Creative Arts Therapist, Psychoanalyst and an Arkansas State licensed Professional Counselor Ms. Neff is also a working artist who has participated in national and international art exhibits. Ms. Neff specializes in trauma treatment, depression, anxiety, anger management, and substance abuse. In 2013, Ms. Neff moved to Branson Missouri from New York City and started a local private practice.

Linda Passeri

Linda Passeri
Artist

Bio

Linda has been working with clients at Synergy Recovery Center since it’s opening in August of 2015. Linda is originally from Rochester, NY and relocated to Springfield Missouri where she has worked in screening printing, as a sign painter, muralist, pin-striper and graphic artist. Linda established her own studio in 2009, “Moon City Arts”, where she continues to do sculpting, painting, and graphic designing. She currently services as a Board Member for Moon City Creative District and the Springfield Art Museum. Linda teaches clients to hand build with clay, which allows clients another therapeutic modality of being present, having fun, and working through emotions.

Denise Bischof

Denise Bischof, RY, RPYT, RRT
Yoga Instructor

Bio

Denise Bischof inspires to help others relieve the tensions and stress of modern life through the healing powers of yoga. She is certified through Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher at the level of RYT500 and as a Relax and Renew Trainer through internationally recognized teacher Judith Lasater. Denise has a compassionate and insightful teaching style that inspires others to connect to their own source of wellbeing and inner peace. By bringing her own life experiences and depth of knowledge about yoga therapies and nutrition into the yoga studio, Denise creates an environment that allows her students to find balance in their lives, on and off the mat.

Jess Tran
Yoga Instructor

Erin Beussink

Erin Beussink
Yoga Instructor

Bio

Erin Beussink obtained her Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) certification from Teach to Inspire Yoga Education Center in 2012. Since that time, she has had the opportunity to teach in a variety of styles and settings. Erin’s goal is to provide an accessible, non-intimidating environment that allows each participant to discover how the practice of yoga can best serve them and their well-being.  Her classes center around grounding, presence, internal focus, and self compassion.

Meda Lilly

Meda Lilly
Massage Therapist

Bio

Meda has been a massage therapist since 2006 and is specially trained in a variety of techniques including Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, and Bowen massage. Meda customize each massage to meet individual needs, helping to alleviate tension and pain while providing a relaxing experience.

Rebecca Chrestman
Acupuncturist

Bio

Rebecca Chrestman provides acupuncture for our client’s at Synergy Recovery Center. She has been practicing acupuncture and herbs since 2003. Rebecca graduated from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in 2002 with a Masters of Oriental Medicine. She is a Diplomate in Acupuncture & Herbs and she earned her Doctorate in New Mexico in 2003.

Lisa Ziebell
Shamanic Practitioner

Heidi Dodd

Heidi Dodd
Administrative Assistant

Matt Burns

Matt Burns
Executive Chef

Ian Anderson

Ian Anderson
Executive Chef

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