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Compassionate, Evidence-Based Support for Medication Tapering and Mental Health

Alternative to Meds Center uses the very best of the medical, psychotherapeutic and holistic worlds to provide you with the most complete integrative and transformative program offered in the country.

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Why Choose Us?

Fully Accredited • Safe • Holistic

Our licensing board considers us the most advanced facility for medication withdrawal and addiction treatment. We’ve built a model of integrative care by assembling top professionals from across the country, including medical and naturopathic doctors, licensed therapists, holistic nurses, and alternative practitioners. Our team delivers a comprehensive program tailored to the complex needs of those we serve.

Located in Sedona, AZ, our retreat-like accommodations provide a healing environment that supports emotional reconnection and recovery.

“Our unique blend of orthomolecular, naturopathic, and holistic psychiatry has helped countless individuals taper off harmful medications and reclaim their lives.”

Licensed by: State of Arizona Department of Health Services

Our licensing board claims that we are the most advanced facility that they are aware of specializing in all forms of medication withdrawal and addiction treatment.

Joint Commission Accredited

Joint Commission Accreditation is a nationally recognized certification that confirms a healthcare facility meets rigorous performance and safety standards. It demonstrates a commitment to high-quality care, continuous improvement and patient safety, and is considered a mark of excellence in the healthcare field.

Board-Certified Physicians and Licensed Therapists

Board-certified physicians have completed advanced training and passed rigorous exams in their medical specialty, ensuring expert-level care. Licensed therapists have met all state requirements for education, supervised experience and testing, allowing them to provide professional mental health and counseling services.

15+ years of trusted integrative care

With over 15 years of trusted integrative care, we have helped thousands safely navigate medication withdrawal and addiction recovery through a proven, holistic approach.

Thousands of patients successfully served

We have successfully served thousands of patients, helping them achieve lasting recovery through personalized, integrative treatment.

Evidence-Based Outcomes

84% of clients
reduce or eliminate prescription medications
92% report
improved mood and clarity within 30 days
4.8 ★ average
satisfaction rating
70% lower relapse
rates compared to standard care

What We Treat

Our Services

Orthomolecular

Orthomolecular Psychiatry
Naturopathic & Environmental Medicine

Naturopathic & Environmental Medicine
IV Nutrient Therapy + Detox

IV Nutrient Therapy + Detox
Therapy

Individual & Group Therapy (CBT, trauma, somatic)
spa services

Sauna Detox, Yoga,
Nature Therapy
Art Therapy

Art Therapy, Energy Medicine, Sacred Integration

Meet Your Care Team

  • Angela F. Bassett
    Angela F. Bassett
    Clinical Director
  • Lisa Green, DNP, PMHNP
    Lisa Green, DNP, PMHNP
    Medical Director
  • Dr. Daniela Hutyrova, NMD
    Dr. Daniela Hutyrova, NMD
    Director of Naturopathic Medicine
  • Hannah Gravelle, MSc
    Hannah Gravelle, MSc
    Care Manager
  • Patricia Ruscito
    Patricia Ruscito
    Care Manager
  • Allison K. Depuydt, BA
    Allison K. Depuydt, BA
    Art Therapy Faciltator
  • Beth Avakian, RN, BSN, NMD
    Beth Avakian, RN, BSN, NMD
    Naturopathic Doctor
  • Kimberli Galloway, RN, BSN, BA
    Kimberli Galloway, RN, BSN, BA
    Director of Nursing
  • Dr. Samuel Lee, MD
    Dr. Samuel Lee, MD
    Psychiatrist
  • Amy Rose Hesnl, MSW, LMSW, LCSW
    Amy Rose Hesnl, MSW, LMSW, LCSW
    Therapist

Tour Our Healing Campus

  • Private Rooms + Organic Chef-Prepared Meals

  • Tranquil Gardens + Mountain Views

  • Infrared Sauna, Therapy Rooms, Yoga Spaces

  • Clean, Safe, and Serene Environment

Sample Daily Schedule

Time Activity
7:00 AM Morning meeting, organic breakfast, supplements
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Detox shop: Sauna, massage, acupuncture, colon-hydro therapy, I.V. treatments, NAD+ treatments
1:00 PM Lunch and supplements
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Hiking, educational classes, individual therapy 
5:00 PM Organic dinner and supplements
6:00 PM Evening group

Pricing & Insurance

We Accept Most PPO Insurance Plans for Partial Coverage of Fees

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What Our Clients Say

Tyler Success

“Within a week or two of being on the diet and supplement plan I was already feeling much better … In short, the program at ATMC works if you work it.”
– Tyler

Amber Success

“I stand here today happy, confident, and drug-free. I am so grateful every day that my family and I found ATMC.”
– Amber O.

Deidre Success

“My detox process was really comforting since I was surrounded in a home-like environment.”
– Deidre M.

Brent Success

“The program at ATMC not just saved my entire life, but it allowed me also to be appreciative of life for once in many years.”
– Brent

Kirk Success

“Staff members and residents were always innovators in the process of tapering. When I experienced symptoms of withdrawal, staff members were always there for me.”
– Kirk

Marisa Success

“I’m hopeful and excited about my future. Back when I started the program I said to somebody that I just wanted to feel strong again, and I do.”
– Marisa

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Nothing on this Website is intended to be taken as medical advice. The information provided on the website is intended to encourage, not replace, direct patient-health professional relationships. Always consult with your doctor before altering your medications. Adding nutritional supplements may alter the effect of medication. Any medication changes should be done only after proper evaluation and under medical supervision.

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Angela F. Bassett
Clinical Director

Angela F. Bassett, a graduate of Grand Canyon University, has been a licensed Addictions Professional in Arizona since 2017. She is a certified EMDR psychotherapist, acupuncturist, and 500-hour yoga teacher specializing in Yoga and Mindfulness for Mental Health and Recovery. Her extensive training includes Somatic Experiencing and holistic approaches to emotional and spiritual healing.

With over seven years of experience in Community Mental Health, Angela previously served as Clinical Supervisor for a Dual-Diagnosis program at Spectrum Healthcare Group. She holds an M.S. in Addictions Counseling and began her career teaching Reiki and intuitive healing workshops. Her passion for integrating Eastern psychology into clinical work led her to pursue advanced training in Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and Acudetox (a form of auricular acupuncture for trauma, stress, and addiction recovery).

Angela also incorporates Internal Family Systems theory into her practice and currently offers individual therapy and intensive outpatient groups focused on substance abuse recovery, relapse prevention, yoga, mindfulness, and Acudetox. As Clinical Director at ATMC, she emphasizes evidence-based and holistic practices, ensuring staff are well-trained to provide comprehensive support for clients.

Lisa Green, DNP, PMHNP
Medical Director

Dr. Lisa Green is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the field and more than a decade of academic training. As Medical Director at the Alternative to Meds Center, she brings a unique blend of expertise in both conventional psychiatric care and integrative, nutrition-based approaches to mental health.

Dr. Green specializes in the diagnosis and medication management of complex mental health conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and dual diagnoses involving substance use. Her clinical focus is on helping individuals who have struggled to find lasting solutions on their own and are ready for a personalized, expert-led path toward meaningful change.

Her treatment philosophy is holistic and client-centered, combining evidence-based pharmacological care with nutritional psychiatry and supportive counseling. She is committed to creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to take an active role in their healing journey.

At the Alternative to Meds Center, Dr. Green oversees medical services with a strong emphasis on integrative mental health, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

Dr. Daniela Hutyrova, NMD
Director of Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Daniela Hutyrova, or Dr. D as some of her patients like to call her, has been practicing integrative medicine for over 20 years and has helped hundreds of people understand and heal the root cause of their health issues.

Born and raised in Europe, the cradle of contemporary western holistic medicine, she received her Ph.D. in Ecology and Environmental Protection from the highly respected Comenius University in Czechoslovakia. Her early work experiences included acting as Director for the Environmental Protection Department of the National Building Industry where she prepared environmental impact reports for the National Institute of Health and proposed new production procedures to lower levels of pollution. She initiated regular public lectures on nutrition and disease prevention at the National Sanitarium for stress related diseases, also in Czechoslovakia, where she met prominent scientists and physicians from all over Europe and developed a keen interest in holistic medicine.

After arriving in the United States, Dr. Hutyrova received her medical degree from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences and then opened a private holistic practice in the White Mountains, Arizona. Later, she founded the Pante Rhei Wellness Center in Cottonwood, Arizona. The name Pante Rhei reflects eternal processes in nature first described by Greek philosopher Heraclitus. Pante Rhei means constant and eternal flux like the continuous flow of the river which always renews itself. Dr. Hutyrova applies this ancient philosophy in her practice where change is possible and there are no incurable diseases/conditions. Dr. Hutyrova’s mantra: Nothing is impossible because healing waters go ever flowing on … Pante Rhei!

She has also completed many other certifications over the years including training in cancer treatment with Dr. Donato Perez Garcia in IPT (insulin potentiation therapy), administering oxidative therapies, and noninvasive esthetic medicine from a prestigious clinic in Italy.

Dr. Hutyrova is known as an expert in the realm of stress-related disorders, adrenal fatigue, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She’s also earned herself the title of “IV Queen” because of the nutritional intravenous therapies she has been administering for the majority of her career. “IV therapy is almost magical,” Dr. Hutyrova says, “There is no better and more efficient way to get nutrients into the body, and even a simple saline drip can make a world of difference.”

Another aspect of her practice that sets Dr. Daniela Hutyrova apart is her use of bio-resonance technology. The process involves identifying and removing blocks that prevent one from enjoying perfect health and happiness. These blocks can be anything from heavy metal toxicity, nutritional imbalances, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, hormonal fluctuations, to mental and emotional struggles and even old genetic/ancestral patterns. While these assessments themselves are incredibly beneficial, the doctor’s ability to make coherent sense of the results is imperative. Dr. Hutyrova has an incredible ability to make connections between seemingly unrelated issues that appear in the test results and put together a treatment plan tailored to the individual.

At the end of the day, that is the essence of integrative medicine — the understanding that individual solutions are important because human beings are all different and a one size fits all approach cannot work effectively in medicine. Dr. Hutyrova brings her years of experience to every interaction with her patients and has a way of explaining things in a way that is compassionate and easy to understand and act upon.

Hannah Gravelle, MSc
Care Manager

Hannah graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with her area of interest in behavioral neuroscience. She then went on to earn her Master of Science Degree in General Psychology from Grand Canyon University in 2021. She began her career in behavioral health in 2017 when she was chosen to participate in an undergraduate research internship in the social psychophysiology of compassion. This internship was funded by the National Science Foundation and focused heavily on compassion, anxiety, stress, creativity, depression, and happiness across cultures. She has since found her passion working at ATMC and is deeply motivated to help those in need. Hannah has lived in Sedona for a short while but enjoys hiking the beautiful trails found here and spending time with her dog, Ava.

Patricia Ruscito
Care Manager

Patricia, who goes by Trish, has over 10 years of experience in community engagement and is in her final stages of completing a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a concentration in social psychology, at Southern New Hampshire University. She is a Reiki Master and Goddess Yoga Instructor, as well as a member of the National Society for Leadership and Success.

Trish is passionate about her work here at ATMC, she “enjoys helping others create the best version of themselves. I’m here to support them in autonomous thinking, self-advocacy, and taking the healthy, alternative route toward inner peace and full body wellness.” Her goal in life is to help as many people as possible, bring joy into the lives of those around her, and to continue to grow and strengthen herself everyday knowing that she is helping others to do the same.

Allison K. Depuydt, BA
Art Therapy Faciltator

Allison K. Depuydt is a graduate of Roosevelt University Chicago with a BA in Psychology and Fine Art. She is also a Masters Candidate at Prescott College in Arizona. Allison is a lead Art Healing Practitioner and Art Facilitator. She has worked over a decade in designing and implementing art sessions that heal and facilitate inspiration and awareness. She has worked at Alternative to Meds Center for over a decade and loves witnessing the residents’ personal transformations.

Beth Avakian, RN, BSN, NMD
Naturopathic Doctor

Beth Avakian – RN, BSN & NMD

Degrees and Licenses
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from University of Washington
Naturopathic Doctor from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM)
Currently in school at Morningside University to earn her Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Beth is a credentialed RN, BSN, & NMD, mother of two children, who holds two part-time jobs, while also going to school to further her education and become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). In her free time, she enjoys exercising, traveling, reading and hanging out with her family.

Currently Beth works at ATMC part-time, and also works at Mission of Mercy in Phoenix, AZ as Naturopathic Doctor. Her previous work experience includes various medical settings including intensive care, cardiac nursing, endocrinology, and more. During her NMD studies, Beth learned about many alternative modalities such as acupuncture, Chinese medicine, botanical medicine, physical medicine, and much more.

Beth shared that she became interested in holistic and alternative health because she noticed that there was a huge number of patients that she saw who were not getting better with traditional medicine. When she would ask other professionals in her field if they considered looking at their diet and nutrition, or trying meditation or yoga, or environmental medicine, she was often told those approaches were not viable solutions, and that the patients would need to be on medications forever. She went into naturopathic medicine as she saw it as a way to open up “a much larger tool box, offering a greater variety of approaches to support patients in getting their health and wellness back, restoring balance in their mind and body” all of which could enable them to eventually live medication free.

When asked what she most enjoys about ATMC, Beth shared that she appreciates the family like atmosphere of the staff, loves seeing our clients recover and get better, and enjoys working in a healthy, holistic environment that promotes an approach to health that aligns with her own beliefs and experience.

Kimberli Galloway, RN, BSN, BA
Director of Nursing

Kimberli has over 12 years of experience working in mental health settings helping those with substance abuse, SMI and other mood disorders. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from Indiana University. Outside of mental health, Kim has worked as a Realtor and in hospice. Kim has held leadership roles for the last 5 years.

Kimberli is the Director of Nursing at ATMC. She has been with the company since January of 2011 and has held many different titles during her time here. She was elated to find a center to work in that honors and empowers the individuals treated there. She has always believed strongly in a natural and holistic approach. Her view on mental health is that when a person is suffering, they are in a spiritual crisis and that helping them in this way can strongly better their quality of life and level of functioning.

Degrees/Certs: RN, BSN, BA (all from Indiana University)
REIKI level 3 master teacher in Usui Holy Fire.

Previous significant employers: Telecare Corporation, DON of acute inpatient psych unit and Hospice of the South Coast, Director of clinical services.

LinkedIn:  Kimberli Galloway

Dr. Samuel Lee, MD
Psychiatrist

Dr. Samuel Lee is a board-certified psychiatrist, specializing in a spiritually-based mental health discipline and integrative methodologies. He graduated with an MD at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and did a residency in psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. He has also been an inpatient adult psychiatrist at Kaweah Delta Mental Health Hospital and the primary attending geriatric psychiatrist at the Auerbach Inpatient Psychiatric Jewish Home Hospital. In addition, he served as the general adult outpatient psychiatrist at Kaiser Permanente. He is board-certified in psychiatry and neurology and has a B.A. Magna Cum Laude in Religion from Pacific Union College. His specialty is in natural healing techniques that promote the body’s innate ability to heal itself.

Dr Lee was the former medical director at Alternative To Meds Center and now serves as a reviewer for our medical content on the web and as a consultant. Through an emphasis on breathwork and other natural healing techniques, he helps residents to feel empowered to overcome their programming, conditioning, and traumas so that they can realize the greatness that lies within themselves. He empowers each resident to discover the best version of themselves. He educates clients about the natural healing modalities that can treat the root cause of their issues, rather than focusing on symptomatic management. His goal is to give clients tools to take them to the next step on their healing journey so that they are empowered to treat themselves. He also helps clients to overcome the stigma of their programming of diagnoses and helps them to see beyond labels. By treating the root cause, he helps clients to see the true cause of their illness rather than the labels they may have been given previously. He enjoys working at ATMC because of the passion that all staff members have to help residents to succeed in their goals. He also enjoys the family environment of the team and the positive intention and commitment of each staff member to truly help residents to get better.

Amy Rose Hesnl, MSW, LMSW, LCSW
Therapist

Amy Rose, our licensed therapist, hails from Louisiana where she received her Master of Social Work from Tulane University’s School of Social Work in New Orleans, LA in 2008. While pursuing her degree, Amy took a special interest in holistic psychology which includes the health of the entire individual as well as the family and systems from which the person is currently involved in and derives from. Amy spent a semester abroad in Dharamshala, INDIA working with Tibetan refugees in 2008, and has a love of differences in people and our interconnectedness with all beings.

She has been a licensed social worker since 2009 in Louisiana and Arizona. Amy is in the final stages of receiving her Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in both Arizona and Louisiana. Amy specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy and emphasizes the “whole client,” exploring how trauma, attachment wounds, therapy, mindfulness, self-care, nutrition, exercise, spirituality, and other factors can be brought together for successful outcomes. Amy received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Theatre from Northwestern State University in 2006. She has been a licensed social worker since 2009 in Louisiana, as well as Arizona.

Amy has continued to pursue and complete the requirements necessary for independent licensure, and as of Sept. 2024, Amy is officially a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

– EMDR Training and is finalizing her EMDR Certification from the EMDR Institute Inc.
– SMARTRecovery for Professionals Training and Certification from SMARTRecovery
– Theraplay Training and Certification from the Theraplay Institute, Inc.

Modalities practiced and Group Facilitating: Drama Therapy (RDT), Experiential therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Parts work, Psychodrama, Poetry and Narrative Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), HeartMath, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), SMARTRecovery, Dance and Movement Therapy (R-DMT/BC-DMT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Contemplative Psychotherapy, and Jungian’s Shadow Exploration (often referred to Journey Work or Gremlin Work), Women’s Healthy Sexuality and Relationships.

Amy provides individual sessions focusing on the mind, body, soul, and spirit. In addition, she provides couple and family sessions as clients begin to bring closure to their time at Alternative to Meds Center (ATMC) and facilitates weekly groups that include process, understanding root causes, recovery tool time, and emotional release. She brings a sense of vulnerability and authenticity to her work at the ATMC while offering a safe space for clients to heal, thus helping guide them back home to their heart and supporting them in awakening to their true self. Amy has been working in trauma, addiction, and emotional recovery since 2009, applying her own experiences and endeavors in the world of complex trauma, yogic practices, somatic awareness, breathwork, self-realization, and depth psychology. She exhibits a broad spectrum of awareness around the root causes of addiction and the shame that many carry because of it.

In addition to her work as a Therapist, Amy has worked as a Bereavement and Grief Counselor, Women’s and Children’s Social Work Specialist, Inpatient and Outpatient treatment centers and a Boarding School Therapist and College Counselor at the University of New Orleans, Louisiana. Amy Rose also took a year off from Mental Health to study Naturopathic Medicine with Sonoran University of Health Sciences (formerly Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences) in Tempe, AZ in 2012.

Amy Rose is known as an engaging, creative, strength-based and highly intuitive therapist. She challenges, motivates, and supports clients as they integrate their experiences and emotions toward healthier life choices and wholeness. She promotes autonomy, responsibility, and self-compassion through her warm, engaging approach and sense of humor, and believes authenticity, compassion, self-advocacy, and connection are the key ingredients to encouraging growth in her clients. Amy Rose’s warm, approachable southern style quickly endears her to Alternative To Meds Center, and her love of her work shows in every interaction. She is a seasoned therapist who believes therapy is a collaborative approach with the people she works with in their healing journey. She has a passion for holistic healing where the client is a person, not just a client. She has heart and spirit for helping facilitate the soul’s Journey to healing.

When not at Alternative To Meds Center, Amy Rose loves spending time hiking, backpacking, running, karaoke time, working in her yard, and building outdoor structures with her husband, Jason, their 11-year-old son, Matt, and their 2 dogs, Blitz & Buckley.