Our team
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Programming at Halo Ridge is delivered by people, and the team below is who you would meet: program leadership, operations, admissions, kitchen, and the practitioners who run recovery programming.
In short
Halo Ridge Recovery is led by Executive Director Leah King, with recovery programming directed by Program Director Christina Scheer, RSW, MSW, BSW. Day-to-day operations at the residential property at 8100 Forbidden Plateau Road above Courtenay, BC are led by Operations Manager Phil Le Vesconte. Admissions are coordinated by Erica Nault. Recovery programming is delivered by named practitioners in breathwork, art therapy, vibrational therapy, music, and Indigenous cultural practice. We publish only the names, roles, and designations we can confirm.
Leadership
Executive Director
Leah King is an entrepreneur and operations leader with over 15 years of experience in mental health, youth services, and complex care. With a professional foundation as a Child and Youth Worker, she began her career in specialized foster care programs supporting high-acuity populations.
Program Director
Christina is a registered social worker and therapist with a holistic, integrative approach to mental health and nervous system regulation, combining evidence-informed therapies with a strong understanding of the mind-body connection. Her work is grounded in trauma-informed programming and supporting individuals through meaningful, lasting healing.
Operations Manager
Phil Le Vesconte began his career in 1983 with the Canadian Armed Forces, where he developed a strong foundation in discipline, teamwork, and leadership. Following his military service, he joined the public service and spent more than 18 years with the Department of Justice in Corrections.
Admissions and Client Services Coordinator
Erica plays a pivotal role in welcoming individuals and families to Halo Ridge, ensuring their first steps into the program are met with understanding and support.
Marketing Director
Greg is a marketing strategist and sales leader with over a decade of experience in digital strategy, business development, and healthcare-related sales. As a business owner, he brings a practical, results-oriented approach to growth, operations, and market positioning.
Administrative Assistant
Jasmeen ensures that Halo Ridge's program and administrative systems operate seamlessly, providing the technical and organisational support staff rely on daily.
Executive Chef, Red Seal Certified
Daniel Marcenko brings over 21 years of culinary experience to Halo Ridge Recovery, having worked in a wide range of high-end kitchens throughout his career. A Red Seal Certified Chef, he further developed his craft through a one-year stage in Lyon, France, where he deepened his appreciation for thoughtful, nourishing food and intentional hospitality.
Programming
Professional Breathing Coach
Tyler is the founder of Breath Control Training and Therapy. He is a First Responder Paramedic, Addictions Nurse, Respiratory Specialist, occupationally aware clinician, and high performance coach.
Certified Art Therapy Practitioner
Katrina Pennington is a Certified Art Therapy Practitioner and fibre artist who believes creativity is a powerful pathway to healing. Drawing from both her certification and her own lived experience, she creates welcoming, judgment-free spaces where people can reconnect with themselves through art, curiosity, and self-expression.
Vibrational Therapy Facilitator
Cam combines the therapeutic sounds of gongs, Himalayan singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes, and other resonant instruments to create immersive wellness experiences that invite deep relaxation and presence.
Indigenous Cultural Facilitator
Warren is an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper who guides Halo Ridge's daily morning smudging ceremony, offering guests an opportunity to begin each day with intention, reflection, and respect.
Music Programmer
Marty's passion for music began at the age of ten and has remained a central part of his life ever since. Guided by the values of kindness, acceptance, and genuine human connection, he is dedicated to helping others heal and grow through the transformative power of music.
Yoga Instructor and Recovery Dharma Facilitator
Jana began practising yoga to recover from physical trauma caused by accumulated dance injuries. She received a Therapeutic Recreation diploma from Douglas College in 2007 and a bachelor's degree in Child and Youth Care from the University of Victoria in 2025, and has carried the benefits of yoga into every helping role she has held since.
We do not publish credentials, registrations, or accreditations that have not been confirmed. Every designation listed above was supplied by the person who holds it.
Everyone on site, in every role, works in a way that prioritises safety, predictability, and choice.
A private residential setting means people are known by name and their plan is held by people who actually see them each day.
If Halo Ridge is not the right fit, we say so and help point toward support that is.
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