Meet the team
People Who Understand the Work and the Person.
Recovery is deeply personal. It asks for skilled guidance, honest conversations and people you can learn to trust. Our team combines professional experience with genuine humanity, so residents feel known rather than managed.
Our founders
Built from experience, not theory alone
James and Patrick created Foundations around the kind of support they knew could make a real difference: structured, personal and connected to a life beyond treatment.
Co-founder and owner
James
James brings lived experience of addiction and long-term recovery, alongside professional experience across mental health services and rehabilitation programmes in Australia and Asia. Those two perspectives shaped his belief that effective treatment needs both structure and real human connection.
He remains closely involved in daily life at Foundations, supporting residents through step work and mentoring while bringing creativity, energy and a genuine love of adventure into the programme.
Co-founder and owner
Patrick
Patrick has more than 15 years of experience in rehabilitation and community services, as well as his own lived experience of recovery. He understands how much courage it takes to ask for help and the importance of being met with honesty, dignity and consistency.
Known for his calm presence and grounded approach, Patrick works alongside residents with steady encouragement and practical guidance. His focus is always on the individual, what they need now and what will help them keep moving forward.
Medical and psychiatric guidance
Dr Monika Joy Reverger,
Sp.KJ
Consultant psychiatrist
Dr Joy is a Bali-based psychiatrist who supports the Foundations team with psychiatric assessment, clinical advice and medical input where required. Her involvement helps the team consider both physical health and each person’s wider mental health needs.
She completed her specialist training in psychiatry through the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Indonesia. Dr Joy is a member of the Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) and the Indonesian Psychiatric Association (PDSKJI).
Her experienced judgement adds clinical reassurance while keeping care personal, respectful and easy to understand.
Psychological care
Indah S. Hutauruk
Clinical psychologist
Indah is a qualified Clinical Psychologist with more than two decades of experience across adult mental health, addiction treatment, hospital care, private practice, teaching and research.
Her work includes psychological assessment, individual psychotherapy and the development of personalised treatment plans. She previously provided psychotherapy within a private drug and alcohol rehabilitation programme in Bali and continues to work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout and other complex challenges.
Indah holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Universitas Indonesia and an MSc and PhD in Health Psychology from Leiden University. Her approach is thoughtful, evidence-informed and grounded in understanding the person as a whole.
Our nursing team
Skilled clinical care, around the clock
Our nurses provide 24/7 support throughout detoxification and residential treatment. They monitor physical and emotional wellbeing, manage medication, respond to changing needs and work closely with the medical and therapeutic team.
Head Nurse
Putu Desy
Desy is a professional nurse with qualifications in Nursing and Professional Nursing from a leading health sciences university in Bali. She has worked in addiction rehabilitation since 2018, supporting clients through drug and alcohol recovery, detoxification and withdrawal.
As Head Nurse, Desy leads the nursing team, coordinates daily clinical care and works closely with doctors to ensure medication management, monitoring and nursing procedures are delivered safely and consistently. Her calm, compassionate approach helps clients feel supported through some of the most challenging stages of recovery.
NURSE
Hendra
Hendra completed his Bachelor of Nursing at the Institute of Health Sciences Bali in 2016 and has worked in healthcare since 2019. His experience includes mental health care, addiction recovery support, patient monitoring and therapeutic assistance. He is committed to providing safe, respectful and person-centred care.
Registered Nurse | Mental Health & Addiction Specialist
Jelin
Jelin is a compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in mental health and addiction rehabilitation. She supports clients recovering from alcohol and substance use through clinical observation, medication management and therapeutic communication, working closely with doctors and the wider team to provide safe and consistent care.
Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse
Kristy
Kristy is a Registered Nurse with more than four years of specialised experience in mental health and addiction care. She brings a holistic, compassionate approach to supporting people through complex psychiatric challenges and substance-use recovery, with a strong commitment to reducing stigma and respecting the connection between physical and mental wellbeing.
Mental Health & Addiction Nurse | Trauma-Informed Care Advocate
Nova Veranita, S.Kep
Nova is a Registered Nurse dedicated to supporting people affected by mental health challenges, addiction and psychological trauma. Her recovery-oriented approach centres dignity, safety and human connection, with particular experience in psychosocial care, community reintegration and trauma-informed, person-centred support.
Mental Health Nurse
Sumi
Sumi is a licensed nursing care professional with three years of experience in rehabilitation and mental health care. She supports clients through physical, emotional and psychological challenges with compassion, patience and attentive care. Her person-centred approach focuses on trust, dignity and emotional wellbeing, helping each person feel heard, respected and supported throughout recovery. She is committed to reliable, high-quality care and continuous professional development.
A wider team around you
The right support extends beyond the therapy room
Alongside the core team is a trusted network of professionals who bring movement, adventure, wellbeing and everyday care into the programme. Their role is not simply to fill a schedule. Each experience helps residents practise confidence, connection and enjoyment in real life.
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Recovery and therapeutic support
Experienced recovery professionals, counsellors and group facilitators provide structure, practical guidance and consistent support throughout the programme.
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Movement and wellbeing
Yoga instructors, breathwork facilitators, massage therapists and other wellbeing practitioners help residents reconnect with their bodies, regulate stress and feel present again.
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Adventure and activity
Surf coaches, boxing coaches, trainers and local guides make it possible to try new things safely, rebuild confidence and rediscover genuine enjoyment.
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Food and daily care
Our chefs and residential support team take care of the practical details, creating nourishing meals and a calm, comfortable place in which people can focus on recovery.
The professionals involved may vary according to the resident, programme schedule and activity. Everyone working with Foundations is selected for their experience, professionalism and ability to support people with care.
What holds the team together
Professional standards.
Personal care. No judgement.
Different roles bring different expertise, but the purpose is shared: to create a safe, respectful environment in which people can be honest, do meaningful work and begin building a life they want to protect.
Speak with our team
Start with one honest conversation
You do not need to know exactly what support you need. Tell us what is happening and we will help you understand the most appropriate next step.
