The Team
The Team at Calm Rehab
Calm Rehab Bali is led by an internationally qualified clinical team which is comprised of counsellors, psychologists and dedicated group facilitators who are onsite throughout the week, complemented by our 24-hour medical team and professionally experienced support staff from the UK, Australia and Indonesia.
Our team are passionate about their work and their extensive experience in the fields of addiction, mental health and trauma ensures our clientele are in the best possible hands to make lasting positive changes while our hospitality team work tirelessly to provide a superb level of comfort for our clients for the duration of their stay.
Jack – Founder
Originally from the UK, although a long-time resident of Bali, Jack is the founder of Calm Rehab and oversees all aspects of Calm Rehab’s managerial operations. Jack also works with our clients prior to their arrival at Calm to help prepare their treatment plans and provide early stage support.
Jack’s personal experiences in rehab inspired him to create not just a place to get sober, but a place that instils lasting confidence, offering ongoing support while providing the tools to enable people to live their own dreams, free from the limitations of addiction and mental health challenges.
Jack is passionate about person centered treatment, demonstrating the benefits of embracing change, staying motivated… and keeping a sense of humour along the way.
“The reality as I see it, is that there are so many different ways to overcome problematic substance use. The challenge is finding the right approach for the individual, and identifying what is going on behind the scenes that is driving the addictive behaviours. One we have worked through these underlying issues, the future is bright”.
Andy – Director of Operations
Andy launched Calm together with Jack back in 2018 and as our Director of Operations he oversees all areas of the company.
With a long established background in Business Management, Andy brings to Calm a steady hand helping with financial planning, business growth and sustainability while managing human resources and promoting the professional development of Calm’s staff.
Andy also has a passion for community work and is the driving force behind Calm’s charitable foundation which provides mental health support services and rehabilitation to disadvantaged communities across the island.
Dr. Joy, Sp.KJ – Consulting Psychiatrist
Dr Joy, Sp.KJ is Calm’s consulting Psychiatric Doctor whereby she assists Calm in meeting the varying psychiatric needs of our clients.
Highly knowledgeable, understanding and supportive, Dr Joy is truly an expert in her field. She provides her insight, advice and assistance to Calm’s clinical and medical teams, as well as consulting directly with our clients as required.
Dr Joy completed her Psychiatric Specialist education at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia. Dr. Joy is a member of the Indonesian Association of Mental Medicine Specialists (PDSKJI), as well as the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI).
Peter – PROGRAM MANAGER / COUNSELLOR
Peter is a skilled trauma and addiction counsellor specializing in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. With a deep commitment to helping others heal and grow, Peter integrates his expertise as a certified yoga instructor, bodyworker, and Reiki practitioner to offer a holistic approach to recovery and personal transformation.
Having called Bali home for the past 20 years, Peter is deeply rooted in the local community. He has been happily married for 15 years and is the proud father of a 15-year-old son. As an active member of Bali’s sober community, Peter understands the journey of recovery firsthand and offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space for his clients to thrive.
When he’s not working or spending quality time with his family, you’ll often find Peter surfing Bali’s legendary waves or strumming his guitar. His passion for nature, music, and connection reflects in his work, helping clients find balance and joy on their own unique paths to wellness.
Nick – Facility Manager
Our Facility Manager, Nick is from the northern beaches of Sydney and from a young age spent years struggling with substance abuse, gambling harm and his overall mental health before going through intensive rehabilitation himself and turning his life around.
Nowadays Nick oversees all day-to-day operations working closely with the heads of each department to ensure the smooth functioning of the facility, while his good sense of humour and down-to-earth nature make him a valuable member of the team.
Nick is a passionate mental health campaigner with a passion for travel, food and fitness. As well as holding a Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Nick is also a fully qualified Personal Trainer.
“when I was struggling my behaviour impacted my family, friends and community, now that I have made positive changes, and continue to work on myself, I have learned that by giving back I can help others who are in the same position that I was in and show them that there is a way out”
Alessandro Di Ilio – Counsellor
Alessandro is a certified addiction counsellor and an addict in recovery. He has worked for several clinics throughout South East Asia and Europe. He is also certified and specialised in dual diagnoses and is known for his direct but caring approach.
Alessandro is an experienced recovery coach and uses his own personal experience to connect with Calm’s clients, sharing how he overcame his own battle with addiction. He is also trained in various boxing styles and has a passion for health and fitness as well as being an adventurer – enthusiastic to discover foreign cultures and countries.
Spirituality became his guideline and meditation, yoga and remaining active play a significant part of his own recovery, experience he is keen to share with Calm’s clients.
“For me the challenging nature of this work is the most rewarding, I also feel honoured to be able to play a part in the recovery journey of other people, while getting frequent reminders of where I came from personally”.
Princess – Senior Support
Princess is our senior support manager whereby she leads our professional support team to ensure clients receive the highest standard of care and support around the clock. Her role includes providing support to the Facility Manager, managing all paperwork and helping to manage all online systems. She is also involved with the activities of Calm’s charitable foundation which provides support to disadvantaged communities.
Princess is originally from Jakarta, but has been a Bali resident for almost all her life. Princess’ hobbies include running, jungle trekking, travel, photography and kicking back with Netflix.
“I like working here, mainly because it is a positive and supportive environment and also because I find it rewarding. I have grown in confidence since I started with Calm way back when we first opened, and now play a hands on role in day to day operations, always looking for ways we can improve”.
Jovita – Client Support
Originally from Jakarta, Jovita graduated university with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and in 2022 she joined Calm. Jovita works within the client support team here at Calm to help our clients to achieve their various goals.
Jovita’s interest in Clinical Psychology led her to a number of volunteer positions with various government departments, where she developed an interest in rehabilitation.
When Jovita isn’t working she can often be found volunteering, playing sports, or enjoying down time with friends and family.
“I like work which lets me interact with people and where no two days are the same. I wouldn’t want to work in an office and so working alongside the clinical team here at Calm, providing close support to our clients is really what I enjoy”.
Wira – Client Support
Wira is one of the more creative members of Calm’s treatment team, with a strong interest in music and art. As well as supporting our clients and spending time facilitating excursions Wira also runs Art Therapy sessions whereby clients have the opportunity to explore their emotions through art.
Wira works tirelessly to help our clients however he can, and always with a smile on his face. He is qualified through ICAP Recovery Support Examinations.
“I like being able to bring my own experiences to the program, particularly rewarding for me is being able to use art to inspire others”.
Brazil – Client Support
Brazil works closely with our clients providing informal support and encouragement throughout their program. A friendly face, Brazil is a calm and understanding member of the support team and enjoys accompanying clients on beach walks, outings and recreational activities.
A qualified lifeguard and a passionate surfer, Brazil has competed in, judged and coached in numerous international surf competitions.
“I like being able to bring my own experiences to the program, I feel being relaxed and kind is the best way for me to be myself and benefit our clients”.
Asta – Client Support
Asta has worked closely with us since we opened our doors back in January 2018 and provides excellent support to our clients owing to both her lived and professional addiction experience.
Good fun with a sharp sense of humour, Asta’s empathetic nature ensures our clients feel the full benefit of her support.
Asta holds a law degree as well as professional qualifications in counselling and brings a deep understanding of addiction treatment and the challenges faced in early recovery.
“I enjoy supporting our clients because I have been in many of their positions so can understand first-hand what they are going through“.
Wayan – Client Support
Wayan is valued member of our support team who is on hand to assist our clients throughout their stay. Born and raised and in Bali, Wayan is calm and friendly and helps our clients feel right at home.
Wayan holds an associate degree, speaks fluent Japanese, English, Balinese and Bahasa Indonesia and has over 20 years of experience working in the hospitality industry.
Along with other members of our team, Wayan is an avid surfer and spends a lot of his free time enjoying the beaches and surf breaks.
Dwik AMD.KEP – Head Nurse
Dwik joined the team in early 2021 and in her role as Head Nurse she coordinates with our consulting doctors, while overseeing the rest of the onsite team of nurses to ensure our clients receive the highest standards of care around the clock.
Dwik graduated with a Diploma Level 3 from STIKES university here in Bali in 2015 and has worked for 8 years as a full time nurse, with 3 years spent working exclusively within the rehabilitation setting whereby established herself as a real favorite amongst the clients she works with due to her sense of humor and excellent communication skills.
“For me working within this environment presents exciting challenges as I get to work closely with such a wide range of people, with different stories and different needs. I love being part of the team here, everyone enjoys the work we do and I think that translates very well to our clients”.
Dr. Ristie, MBiomed (AAM) – Consulting General Practitioner
Dr. Ristie, MBiomed (AAM) is the Consulting General Practitioner with Calm Rehab. She is available to consult with our clients to ensure their general health needs are met.
Previously based at BIMC (Bali International Medical Centre) and now with her own successful practice, Dr Ristie is one of the most respected and professional doctors in Bali, who brings a wealth of experience to Calm’s medical team.
Dr. Ristie is available to visit our clients for private consultation, or see them at her nearby family practice, located at Tamora Gallery.
Wayan – Chef
Qualified and highly experienced, Chef Wayan is a firm favourite amongst Calm’s clients due to his talents in the kitchen and friendly demeanour.
Chef Wayan uses fresh ingredients to carefully prepare a range of Western and Asian meals for our clients, ensuring they enjoy delicious and nutritious meals. Chef Wayan can cater for any dietary requirement including Halal, vegan, pescatarian and vegetarian.
Wayan is also a sharp shooter at table tennis and when he isn’t preparing meals or maintaining an immaculate kitchen, he is always happy to challenge our clients to a game!
“Great quality fresh ingredients can really help people feel better whatever they may be dealing with, so I am proud to be able to use my skills at Calm“.
Arif – Assistant Chef
Arif works alongside Chef Wayan assisting with the preparation and service of delicious and nutritious meals at Calm.
A graduate of Al Muhajirin School in Denpasar, Arif has worked in several hospitality positions in Bali, he is a food lover and a keen footballer.
Gede – Driver
Gede has been our driver and groundsman since we opened our doors in 2018 and is usually one of the first members of the team that our clients meet during the airport pick-ups.
Gede has lived in Bali all his life and knows the island like the back of his hand, helpful when driving our clients to the various outings included in our programs.
Gede is a talented gardener who also provides maintenance to our facility, helping to ensure we continue to meet the high standards we strive for.
Amanda – yoga teacher
Amanda was born and raised in Bali. She was first introduced to yoga by a friend, telling her that yoga can heal the mind and make the body stronger and healthier. She found this very inspirational, in turn it gave her the motivation to start practicing. She was able to discover how yoga works for her, really build on the mind, body and soul both off and on the mat. This created a strong passion to delve deeper into the practice and she completed her scholarship of 200 hours of Yoga teacher training in Ubud and also 100 hours of aerial yoga.
Amanda is currently teaching meditation, hatha, vinyasa, restorative, yin and also aerial yoga.
When Amanda isn’t practicing yoga she can usually be found surfing some of Bali’s world class surf breaks.
Beam – Rehab Dog
Born in Singapore and raised in Bali, Beam is an 8 year old Golden Retriever who was adopted by Calm in early 2019.
He is very friendly, gentle and caring and can usually be found “helping” the gardening team or sleeping under the desk in the management office!