Recognizing that excellence begins with the staff, Serenity Clinic has assembled a multidisciplinary clinical staff that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, alcohol and drug abuse counselors, and nurses who have been cross-trained and immersed in the principles and practices of treating the complex needs of those with co-occurring conditions.

Anton Ashcroft is originally from Britain, where he worked as a Consultant Chartered Forensic Psychologist for many years, helping the UK prison service develop drug rehabilitation programmes, using a variety of different approaches, and lecturing at a University in Leicester.

Margot is a qualified Art Therapist who has a passion for introducing others to the gentle, powerful and creative world of art therapy.

I am a traditional Chinese Medical Acupuncturist and hold a Post graduate Certificate in Acupuncture from Auckland University of Technology.

Rick Moldenhauer, MS, LADC, ICADC, LPC
Methamphetamine Treatment Consultant
Rick is the Treatment Services Consultant at the Chemical Health Division, DHS.

Shannon is currently studying toward a degree in Alcohol and Dug studies. He has been in recovery from alcohol and methamphetamine use since 2004, and has a passion for supporting all walks of life onto the road of change. After his last treatment he made the decision to make recovery his vocation. He was employed at Higher Ground for 1 year as a full time supervisor and 7 months as a Counsellor. He is excited about being part of the team at Serenity.

Fiona is studying towards a diploma in Alcohol and Drug Counselling and has been an emergency First Responder for St John Ambulance for the past 9 years.

Maria is of Ngapuhi, Ngatiwai (Bay of Islands) and Ngati Ruanui (Taranaki) descent. She currently works as the Maori Student Liaison Advisor for one of New Zealand’s major universities. “I have always been passionate about working with rangatahi (youth).”

Yoga is my life, I love to teach yoga, because I can help many, especially those who are under stress, tension and tribulations form the daily life.

Luna is a devoted yoga practitioner and teacher with over 8 years of Yoga experience who gained her qualifications in India, where she studied with revered teachers such as Sri K Pattabhi Jois, TKV Desikachar and A.G. Mohan.

My name's Christel Yardley. I hold qualifications in Dance and Movement, Kinesiology and I am a Reiki practitioner.

I believe passionately in my ability to assist others on their journey to wellness. I have a clear cut approach to healing and my aim is to create long-term change with my clients.

 I was brought up on a remote island in the Pacific before being sent to New Zealand for more formal schooling in Dunedin.

When faced with methamphetamine use within her own whanau (family), Elaine went in search for answers. This search resulted in 8 years of research which covered all aspects of meth use and abuse. Elaine has been instrumental in raising awareness of methamphetamine to whanau, communities both regionally and nationally.

My style of cooking is influenced by the Asian methods of fresh simplicity and balancing flavours but not by any means limited to Asian cuisine. By balancing the 4 components of taste (hot opposing sweet, salt opposing sour) one is able to create a delicious dish every time. I am also a strong advocate of healthy, nutritious food (fully organic cooking being the ultimate goal) that nurtures the body as well as tasting good, what good is food if its tastes wonderful but holds no substance?

Horses have been a lifelong passion with me, as has the field of mental health, for personal and family reasons.