Chandler began his career in the behavioral health industry in 2015 in Southern California, with experience in operations, business development, and admissions. Having been around addiction and recovery his entire life, this work holds deep personal significance for him. He is committed to service, operational excellence, and building systems that allow clinical teams to focus on delivering high-quality care and positive patient outcomes.

Kristina Roberts N.D. is the founder and medical director of Kona Integrative Health. She utilizes a functional medicine approach that combines the best of both conventional and alternative medicine to provide proactive and effective health solutions for her patients. IV Therapy: Intravenous (IV) therapy is a safe and effective treatment for numerous conditions as it allows for 100% absorption of essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Formulas are custom made for each individual utilizing nutrients such as vitamin C, B vitamins, magnesium, glutathione, amino acids, and much more.

Damien Young, MA LMFT CCTP brings over a decade of experience in the field of psychology and addiction treatment, having served as a primary therapist and clinical supervisor in both inpatient and outpatient settings. With a foundation in trauma, attachment, and family systems, Damien is passionate about helping clients unearth the roots of their addiction and codependency issues so that they can move from surviving, to thriving.

Dr. April Johnston is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, a board-certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine and a licensed acupuncturist who helps reorient patients towards better health using individualized combinations of acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary therapy and connective tissue work. Dr. Johnston is a lifelong learner, completing hospital externships in China and two years of additional mentored herbal medicine training outside of her formal acupuncture studies. Her prior work as a research scientist and equine fascial therapist grounded her in the crossroads of science and patient care. She uses an integrative evidence-based approach to inform her clinical work in traditional healing methods to help patients with very challenging conditions restore their health. Dr. Johnston is an avid scuba diver, competitive swimmer, and equestrian in Kailua Kona, Hawai’i. You can email her at info@bigislandorientalmedicine.com or go to www.bigislandorientalmedicine.com to contact Dr. Johnston.

Captain Craig Hawkins has been fishing, surfing and diving in the Hawaiian Islands for over 30 years. Raised in Capistrano Beach, California, Craig dedicated his growing years to surfing and fishing the Southern California and Baja California coastlines, frequenting places like San Quintin, Todos Santos, Blacks, Trestles and Beach Road. In 1986 Craig set his sights on the Hawaiian Islands. Craig currently operates out of world famous Honokohau Harbor in Kailua-Kona, and specializes in daily trips for tourists and locals alike. Living on the rugged and beautiful Kona Coast has become a way of life for Craig, and he considers the opportunity to share his knowledge and experiences a true gift. Visit his website here.

Case manager Gary Jaster is both a student and teacher of creating self-empowerment through everyday conscious choices that break through both perceived and unconscious barriers to living authentic and fulfilling lives. Gary is living his passion by “teaching what he needs to learn and reinforce in himself” with both individuals and groups; through his work with men’s groups, domestic violence offenders, those struggling with addiction and codependency, and anyone seeking to live a life of honesty, integrity, accountability, and conscious choice.

Dougie has been with Honu House since 2024 as an addiction counselor. He has a genuine desire to build community by delving deeply with patients both individually and in groups. Dougie values the focus on family and relationships, as well as vulnerability, and accountability, as these are the foundation and building blocks to a successful long-term recovery. His counseling approach stems from deep introspection and his own personal work. He often says, “I can’t help anyone put on their oxygen mask unless I put on mine first.” Dougie believes that showing kindness and empathy toward others will get you far in life. He has been involved in the arts & theatre, sports, and many public speaking events. Dougie has been a resident of Hawai’i Island for 8 years with his wife, Sylvette. He welcomed his first-born son, ‘Ekolu, in January 2023, and his second son, Cristiano, in January 2025.

Alyssa Heenanis our Registered Nurse on Staff. She over sees medication management and provides 1-1 medical needs for our residents. Alyssa specializes in IV therapy and provides infusions for our residents needing Meyers cocktails, Super Enriched Vitamins, NAD and others.

As a Registered Nurse with over three decades of experience, I bring a holistic, heart-centered approach to addiction treatment and recovery. My practice blends traditional nursing care with complementary modalities like Reiki, EFT (Tapping), and Integration Coaching to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of healing. In my free time I nurture my resilience by tending to my organic food forest and finding balance between the mountain and the sea. This deep connection to nature’s rhythms informs my work, and I am passionate about creating personalized plans that empower clients to heal from within, cultivate their own strength, and build a sustainable, healthy life in Recovery.

Finding yoga in 2010 was Christine’s initiation to living a holistic life.
Rooted in Ghosh lineage, she completed a teacher training in 2015 at BYTT and in 2021 a teacher training with e84 yoga.
In 2019 she graduated from The Aloha Massage Academy in Kealakekua, specializing in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage. She enjoys using both yoga and massage as healing modalities to reset the body, clear the mind, and deepen our connection to self.

Angela is a Resident Manager and proud graduate of Honu House who brings lived experience, compassion, and dedication to the recovery community. Having overcome trauma and addiction, she understands firsthand the courage required to heal and build a meaningful life in recovery.

Actively involved in the sober community, angela facilitates multiple 12-Step meetings and believes that being of service is essential to long-term sobriety. She is deeply committed to passing on what was given to her by supporting others on their recovery journey.

With a natural nurturing instinct Angela leads with empathy, structure, and consistency. She believes a loving, supportive environment is key to healing and works to ensure residents feel safe, valued, and empowered as they grow in recovery.

As a Resident Manager and a proud Honu House graduate, I offer support informed by lived experience and a deep commitment to recovery. I bring personal insight into the recovery journey and an authentic understanding of the challenges related to trauma, addiction, and codependency. I advocate for CoDA and 12-step principles and facilitate CoDA meetings, supporting individuals in developing healthier relationships, self-awareness, and accountability.

I offer recovery-oriented guidance rooted in empathy, structure, and consistency, with a focus on helping individuals build the skills, stability, and resilience needed for long-term sobriety and sustainable recovery.

Bio coming soon

I am excited to join the Honu House team as Primary Therapist. I have had the tremendous pleasure of knowing John through his recovery journey and am honored to help build a treatment program that reflects our collective passion for compassionate, integrative care to support the healing of the whole person. I have had the privilege of helping people who are struggling with addiction for over a decade and adhere to the wisdom that it is pain, suffering and trauma that compel people to use substances and behaviors addictively. When we address the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual conditions that created the vulnerability for addiction, a resilient and enduring recovery becomes possible. I look forward to partnering with you, or your loved one in this journey of discovery and recovery!