WINNIPEG, MB, Jan. 19, 2022 /CNW/ - Kelburn Recovery Centre is
pleased to announce that Dr. Ian
Rabb, addiction treatment and clinic operations veteran has
recently joined as Managing Director.
Dr Ian Rabb recently named Chief
Clinics Officer for Universal Ibogaine Inc ((TSXV: IBO), a life
sciences company with a mission to research and deliver medicalized
ibogaine-centered addiction care, effective November 15th 2021. Universal
Ibogaine acquired the Kelburn Clinic in October of 2021.
Kate Bloy, renowned addiction
treatment psychotherapist and psychedelic therapy pioneer, has also
joined the team at Kelburn as Clinical Director.
Did you know: That 1 in 5 Canadians
are affected by addiction?
Dr Ian Rabb stated, "At Kelburn
Recovery Centre, we recognize addiction is a treatable illness; we
provide substance use and mental health treatment in a private
setting to ensure confidentiality. We are committed to a holistic
approach to healing. Mental, physical, emotional and spiritual
health are considered in every program. Each guest receives trauma
informed therapies & evidence-based treatments individualized
for their own situation."
Kelburn covers a wide range of needs, from outpatient therapy
to short-term detox stays and multi-month treatment for mental
health and substance use disorders.
Dr Ian Rabb – Managing
Director, Kelburn Recovery Centre/ Chief Clinic Officer, Universal
Ibogaine Inc.
Dr Ian Rabb is one of the most
recognized and respected leaders in Addiction Treatment in
Canada today. Dr.
Ian Rabb is a certified
Interventionist and addictions specialist who has helped thousands
of people overcome addiction. In his 20 years of sobriety, he
founded Two Ten Recovery and Destiny
House — Winnipeg's only
sober living housing organization, was the founding member of
Aurora Recovery Centre and most recently held the position of
Director of Business Development at Edgewood Health Network,
Canada's only national addiction
treatment center brand.
Dr. Rabb has served on the board of directors of the Addictions
Foundation of Manitoba, he was Chair of a forum for VOICES,
which provides services for transitioning foster youth. Ian led the
Homelessness Task Force in 2014, served on the inaugural board of
End Homelessness Winnipeg, and sat on the Community Advisory Board
for The Homelessness Partnering Strategy. He has further played an
active role on the board of the Jewish Child and Family Services,
the Children's Hospital Foundation, and the Health Science Centre
Foundation.
Did you know: Opioid overdose is the
leading cause of death in people under 50?
Ian says "In my 20 years in the addiction recovery business I
have not seen anything that has the power of Ibogaine to disrupt
the devastating effects of addiction. The opportunity to join the
leadership team of Universal Ibogaine and as managing director of
Kelburn Recovery Centre, where we intend to revolutionize addiction
treatment, was something I could not refuse."
Ian added, "We would like to thank Josephine D'Andrea for her
years of dedication and work at Kelburn Recovery Centre. She has
decided to move forward with her next endeavor."
Kate Bloy – Clinical Director,
Kelburn Recovery
Kate Bloy has been a professional
psychotherapist for 14 years and is the Founder and CEO of
Therapeutic Alliance, a private therapy practice in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She has been working in
the addictions field for over 12 years, heading up therapy programs
in Manitoba including the St.
Raphael Wellness Centre and the Aurora Treatment Centre as well as
successfully treating people with addiction issues within her
private practice.
Kate is a leader in the psychedelic psychotherapy field, serving
as the President of the Psychedelic Society of Winnipeg and as Coordinator of Psychedelic
Harm Reduction Services with Winnipeg Folk Festival. She
studied the clinical use of psychedelics, including ibogaine, with
organizations including Medicinal Mindfulness, Fluence, Mt. Tam
Integration, Iboga Soul and the Multidisciplinary Association for
Psychedelic Studies.
In her own words, Kate describes herself as "a guide,
helping people connect with their inner healing wisdom and
integrating these experiences to optimize their potential and
well-being."
Clinic Inquiries, please contact: Dr. Ian Rabb
ian.rabb@kelburnrecoverycentre.com
About Kelburn Recovery Centre:
Conveniently located in
St. Adolphe, 7 kms south of
Winnipeg. Kelburn Recovery Centre
is a unique executive property on 45 beautiful acres along the Red
River, approx. 30 minutes from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson
International Airport. Kelburn Recovery Centre is ideally located
for visits by family and outings into the Winnipeg area.
- A 10,000 square foot executive residential home with bedrooms
for 10 guests
- Indoor sauna, Games room, Great room and more
- A 9 -hole PGA standard, Executive Golf Course designed by Golf
Course Architect, David Grant
- Strategically placed BBQ's, allowing for family visits
- Three beautiful lakes and a brook with all seasons walking
paths
- The property is lined with mature oak and pine trees for
confidentiality, privacy and beauty
SOURCE Universal Ibogaine Inc.