Melanie is a Certified Addiction Professional specializing in addiction treatment including food addiction. She received her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from South University.  She is a nationally certified Physician Assistant and has over 15 years of emergency medicine experience. With the help of a strong faith in God, she has become a champion of those who have the desire to change their lives for the better.  She is a native Floridian who resides in Wellington.

Dennis has achieved success in various businesses and having gained victory over personal addiction in the past, Dennis brings a special form of compassion and experience to our patients.  He has over 15 years of experience treating individuals with compulsive behaviors including compulsive eating addictions.  He is active in various local recovery programs and church ministries.  A Christian value system influences his relationship with his patients.

Bob resides in Port St. Lucie. Mr. Hansen grew up in Philadelphia and graduated with a BS Degree in Accounting and Law from LaSalle University.  Over the years he has been an entrepreneur owning, developing and operating numerous successful businesses. Bob's business and management expertise is evident by his shaping of this very special medical weight loss protocol.

Julie received her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from New York Institute of Technology.  She counseled victims and witnesses of domestic abuse for a number of years.  Having survived an abusive relationship herself, Julie loves people and wants them to understand their worth.  She also has an extensive background in accounting and managing people, working in the public accounting field for over 15 years.  Julie has the privilege of working in various ministries which include teaching, counseling women and married couples, and leadership development within the Christian community.   She has lived in Florida for over 30 years.

Christine was born and raised in Florida and is the mother of 3. She previously worked at Life Recovery Ministries. She has a great passion to help those that desire to lose weight - particularly those that struggle with compulsive addictions including food addiction.  Her vast knowledge and experience coupled with her administrative skills makes her a real asset to new Beginnings Detox.

Christina is a student at Keiser University.  She assists in at all locations working part time.  She has the opportunity to use her passion to help others by working at NBD.  Christina assists in office administration for both Addiction Medicine and our Medical Weight Loss Division. Her sweet and soothing voice may be the first thing you hear when calling our offices.  Christina is also a full time student at Keiser University.