Meet our Team: Experienced. Compassionate. Understanding. Because We’ve Been There
At InnerLife Recovery, our licensed team has over 100 years of combined experience in addiction, mental health, and eating disorders. What makes us truly unique our personal experience, allowing us to offer a professional and genuine understanding and compassion. We know the challenges of recovery firsthand, and we are committed to walking alongside you every step of the way. With treatment programs available in English, Spanish, French and Italian, we ensure that language is never a barrier to recovery. At our residential rehab center, we don’t just believe in recovery, we’ve lived it.
Dr. Charles Triay, with over 30 years of experience and a compassionate approach, specializes in addiction treatment. Former director of Marbella Town Hall’s addictive disease program, he continues to supervise detoxification for severe withdrawals. Trust in his expertise for comprehensive care.
Dr. Charles Triay
Experienced General Practitioner & Substance Misuse Specialist
Paula has experience as a medical director, creating, managing and supervising personalised and multidisciplinary rehabilitation plans for addiction, mental health, eating disorders and dual diagnosis.
Dra. Paula Moreno
Doctor specialised in Psychiatry & Addictions Specialist
Having overcome 35 years of substance misuse, Steven brings unique empathy and insight to addiction recovery. His passion is evident in his extensive work with top therapists in the UK and Europe, and in delivering impactful talks at prestigious schools. Steven is dedicated to helping others find their path to recovery.
Steven James
Centre Manager
With a deep training of CBT & Gestalt Therapist and over 15 years of international experience, Dámaris Tenza is our lead therapist and helps our clients to build a fulfilling, confident, and authentic life. Being fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Italian.
Dámaris Tenza
Lead Therapist and Wellness Specialist
A renowned French psychologist, with over 20 years of experience in addiction and mental health treatment. Having overcome addiction herself, she brings deep empathy and clinical expertise to InnerLife Recovery.
Marie de Noailles
Psychologist & Consultant
With over a decade of experience, a dedicated fitness professional specializing in recovery from addictions. As co-founder of InnerLife Recovery, Jimmy develops tailored fitness and nutrition plans, conducts workshops, and provides one-on-one coaching. His expertise in fitness, nutrition, and sports massage promotes physical health and mental resilience in our clients journey to recovery.
James Curry
Health & Wellbeing Coordinator and Co-Founder
Shelly IA certified TRE Global Provider and Neurogenic Yoga Instructor with over a decade of experience, she specializes in using Trauma Release Exercises to help clients release built-up tension, stress, and buried emotional trauma stored within the body. She also holds an EYT-500 certification.nnerLife Recovery Addictions Team
Shelly Loder-Sigurdsson
Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) Therapist
He specialises in conscious breathing, bodywork, and trauma release. His approach integrates advanced breathing techniques, body awareness, and energy work to help release blockages, reduce stress, and restore emotional and physical balance.
Alberto
Breathwork Therapist
Kasia Mana is dedicated to helping those seeking a deeper connection with life force, emotionalliberation, and clarity of mind. she creates a safe, trauma-informed space for healing and self-discovery.
Kasia
Holistic Therapist
She works with individuals seeking clarity, balance, and growth, whether navigating burnout, addiction recovery or eating disorders. Break free from fear-driven thinking and move forward with confidence and purpose.
Lindsay
Eating Disorders & Recovery Counsellor
He specialises in guiding clients through the 12-step program, offering both lived experience and professional knowledge. His qualifications include safe administration of medicines, anxiety management, assessing people’s needs, and diversity and equality.
Josh
12-Step Specialist & Recovery Worker
With 19 years of sobriety and a lifelong dedication to addiction recovery. Having worked in some of Europe’s leading rehab centers, Iris plays a crucial role in every stage of recovery at InnerLife. From initial client contact and plan the personalised program to one-on-one counselling.
Iris
Senior Recovery Worker & Counsellor
James InnerLife Recovery Addictions Team
James Fuller
12 Steps Counsellor
Expert in Yoga and Breathwork, which helps regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and enhance emotional stability. Learn to stay present, manage cravings, and release pent-up emotions with Zara.
Zarah
Yoga Teacher and Breathwork
She worked for over six years at the flagship club of the former Holmes Place chain, and specialized in prenatal training and powerlifting. Alongside fitness, she offers Sports Massage Therapy, Wood Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage and Cupping Therapy.
Carolina Fernández
Personal Trainer
She helps people reconnect with their bodies, build confidence, and harness the transformative power of movement. Her approach integrates both science and empathy, ensuring that each session supports not only physical recovery but also emotional well-being.
Natalia MartÃnez
Strength & Conditioning Coach
She has over 20 years of experience, is a certified instructor, has won 15 gold medals in international competitions and is a 3rd Duan. Qigong is made to improve health and Tai Chi is a soft and slow martial art. With these two arts, she will help you to improve your general health, mind focus, balance, wellbeing & happiness.
Patrizia
Tai Chi & Health Qigong Teacher
Specialized in mixed martial arts and kickboxing. His approach emphasizes kinetic chain movement, combining offense and defense to master striking, blocking, and evasion through the principle of action and reaction.
Mohamed
Fitness and Wellness Personal Trainer
Shree Yaya AKA Harriet A Elisabeth offers a conscious connected somatic breathwork journey where brings clients on a self explorative journey where the body falls into a deep relaxation so trauma release.
Shree Yaya
Transformational Breath Coach
Brie overcame 20 years of addiction through Innerlife’s program. Now, she provides invaluable support, using her lived experience to guide others. With qualifications in social care, mental health, and safeguarding, she ensures the highest level of care.
Brie
Recovery Worker
Bringing both personal experience and professional expertise. With more than 10 qualifications in social care, including First Aid and Safe Administration of Medicines, she offers compassionate and structured support to clients on their recovery journey.
Nikki
Recovery Worker
Top-tier hairstylist and beauty expert with extensive experience in some of the most prestigious salons on Costa del Sol. Renowned as one of the leading hair colourists in the region. He also specialises in beauty treatments, including massages, pedicures, & manicures. Having worked in multiple recovery centers, Salva deeply understands addiction and the journey to healing.
Salva
Leading Hair & Beauty Specialist
Hayley is our talented Deep Tissue Massage therapist and Beautician, offering exceptional services at our center. Her expertise ensures relaxation, pain relief, and rejuvenation, making every session a truly soothing experience for our clients.
Hayley
Deep Tissue Massage & Beautician
Passionate about Mediterranean cuisine, our chef creates delicious, healthy meals tailored to each client’s preferences and goals—bringing flavour, balance, and personal care to every plate served.
Reynald
Personal Wellness Chef
Maria ensures every space is spotless, serene, and welcoming. With care and dedication, she upholds the highest standards of cleanliness—so our clients always feel comfortable, relaxed, and cared for.
Maria
Housekeeping
Our dedicated gardener keeps the outdoors flourishing—tending to fruit trees, vegetables, and animals with love. From chickens to figs, every corner of our land thrives under their attentive care.
At InnerLife Recovery, we believe in a comprehensive approach to healing and wellness. That’s why we’ve partnered with a select group of trusted organisations that share our commitment to holistic well-being, offering a range of therapies, medical, and mental health care. These partnerships reflect our dedication to providing you with the most comprehensive support on your journey to recovery.
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