Hawaii Big Island - Residential Treatment Center

The Team - Experienced, Credentialed, Reputable Professionals

We provide integrated, evidence-based treatment for anyone battling with substance abuse disorders. Our focus is on clinical excellence, extraordinary client care and ongoing research that results in higher success rates and improved lives. Our specialty is bringing freedom and choice back into the lives of those who have alcohol and drug addictions. Our caring and expert staff members are dedicated to offering growth in all areas of life – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Our professionals are all Hawaii residents with a long history of working together as a cohesive team with impeccable credentials.

Dr. John Hibscher - Psychologist, Director of Clinical Services
Dr. John Hibscher received both his Masters and Doctorate degrees in Psychology from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Prior to moving to the Big Island in Hawaii in 1997, he had a private practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he also consulted to a variety of hospitals, organizations, health facilities, and government agencies. Dr.Hibscher maintains memberships in the American Psychological Association, the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

Dr. Mike McGrath - Psychiatrist & Addiction Specialist
Michael John McGrath was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated Cum Laude from Northern Illinois University. He then got his first experience working in chemical dependence as a counselor at the Center for Addictive Problems in Chicago helping heroin addicts become stabilized on methadone. After working there for a year he attended Southern Illinois University Medical School and graduated with honors. He did his residency in psychiatry at the University of California ,Irvine where he was voted Chief Resident. From there he moved to Hawaii as part of a joint position with the University of Hawaii, Department of Psychiatry and the State of Hawaii Department of Health. He worked in that position as an Assistant Professor for 15 years helping persons with serious mental illness and substance abuse problems.

He has worked in all phases of recovery from outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential and inpatient. He started the first Suboxone program for patients in the Department of Health in the state. He was the Medical Director of the 11 bed inpatient behavioral health unit in Kealakekua from its opening until 2007. It was there that he refined his skills detoxifying hundreds of patients from multiple substance addictions. In 2005 he became Board Certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

Eliza Wille, MS - Program Director, Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Specialist
Eliza holds a Master of Science degree in Psychology from the London School of Economics. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of Hawaii at Manoa where she spent nearly a decade participating in cognition and learning research on captive dolphins through the psychology department. She has worked in the field of mental health in both a supervisory and direct service capacity for over a decade.

Fernando Mañon, MSEd, CSAC - Therapist, Substance Abuse Counselor
Fernando Mañon began working in the substance abuse/addiction field in 1987 in New York City and continues his work as a counselor/therapist at Hawaii Island Recovery. Fernando holds a Masters Degree in counseling (MSEd.) from Hunter College in NYC and is a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in the state of Hawaii. He is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a retired Certified Alcohol and Substance Counselor (CASAC) in New York State. He has worked with both the adult and adolescent population and has been in his own personal recovery for decades. Fernando believes that every alcoholic and addict can be helped to get and stay clean and sober as long as they are willing to walk along with him on the road to peace, love and happiness.

Johnny Fox, MSW - Psychotherapy Specialist
Johnny Fox, MSW received his Masters in Clinical Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University as well as his BA in Psychology from West Virginia University. Born in Virginia, Johnny has been working in the field of mental health for over 9 years. He has held meaningful roles in a vast array of agencies including Hospice, Child and Family Services, CARE HAWAII and APS Healthcare. Johnny uses a variety of psychological theories and practices to provide quality care to people in the community dealing with mental illness. His unique ability and never-ending positive attitude has helped many people through different walks of life. Johnny currently conducts a Processing Group as well as individual Psychotherapy sessions for Hawaii Island Recovery.

Lida Hibscher - Director of Wellness/Healing and Recreational Services
Lida Hibscher is a retired physician and Reiki Practitioner. She has a love for nature and is experienced in a variety of outdoor activities including climbing, hiking, white water rafting, skiing, etc.