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Michael Borzillo

Regional Operations Manager
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Lauren Puleo, LMFT, MCAP

Clinical Director
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Dr. Thania Quesada, MD

Medical Director
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Samantha Wasicsko, BSN, RN

Director of Nursing
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Matt Sapia

Operations Manager
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Sergio Witis

Director of The Hive Collective
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Breanne Skrupskis

Family Solutions Specialist
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Colin Brothers

Alumni Director
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Martin Higgins

Financial Services Manager
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Catherine Lovern

As Clinical Director, Lauren is responsible for overseeing and directing all clinical departments, including oversight of Master’s level Primary Therapists, Case Manager, and Bachelor’s level Group Facilitators. Lauren coordinates therapeutic care, chart auditing, and ensures the safe and appropriate clinical treatment of our clients. Lauren is responsible for developing and overseeing group schedules, coordination of aftercare, and discharge planning. In addition, Lauren also conducts daily staff meetings and provides weekly supervision for clinicians to help strengthen and hone their skills. Her primary role as Clinical Director is management of her clinical team, facilitating groups, as well as holding a small caseload of clients. Holding a Master’s from Nova Southeastern, Lauren is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Master’s level CAP(Certified Addiction Professional). Having worked in the treatment field since 2014 providing individual, group and family therapy, and having been with our company since 2018, Lauren has a strong passion for helping those and the families of those suffering from addiction.

Sergio Witis

Sergio is a Certified Addiction Counselor and group facilitator in charge of adding culture to the clients experience through, music, art, inner child work, and community. With 20 years of experience in the music industry, touring internationally in bands, running a record label, and producing, It is his passion and purpose to create a safe environment for others to express themselves in order to find happiness in their own lives.

Michael Borzillo

Working hand in hand with and directing the medical, clinical, and behavioral tech departments, Michael leads our West Palm facility with dedication, love, motivation, and patience. With over 12 years of experience in the field of addiction treatment, Michael has worked his way up and through every facet of treatment operation. Having an intimate knowledge of the industry from his humble beginnings as a behavioral health tech, supervisor, clinical liaison, and now to current role as Regional Operations Manager with Level Up Treatment, Michael takes pride in leading by example, and most importantly never forgetting where he came from. 

Chris McCormick

Christopher oversees all daily operations regarding patient care and facility management, as well as functions as department head for all Behavioral Health Technicians and the 12-Step Integration team at Level Up Lake Worth. As a graduate of Kutztown University in PA holding a bachelor of science, Christopher has been working in the substance abuse field since 2017, having started out as a BHT(Behavioral Health Technician) himself. As Director of Operations, Christopher has helped open, expand and refine operations at three of Level Up Treatment’s facilities and worked personally to help develop the company’s 12-Step Integration program for its clients.

Dr. Thania Quesada, MD

Dr. Quesada is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, the American Board of Preventive Medicine/Addiction Medicine, a former Assistant Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and in the Department of Psychiatry as a Consultation-Liaison at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Currently, Dr. Quesada has her private office in Weston, Florida, and is Medical Director for Level Up Treatment Centers. As the former Medical Director at The Renfrew Center of Florida, Dr. Quesada treated patients with substance abuse, eating disorders, and comorbidity. Dr. Quesada has also served as the medical director at Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options, which works with teens with mental health and substance abuse issues, all the while concentrating on family preservation. As the medical director at Smith Community Mental Health, Dr. Quesada dedicated herself to the treatment of adults and teens with mental health and substance abuse issues. Dr. Quesada was awarded the Gratitude for Giving Compassion Award from Sierra Tucson, given to the medical doctor that contributed the most to the wellness of clients. Dr. Quesada was also the recipient of The Gold Doc award for putting “care” back into healthcare and the Upjohn Award for research excellence. Dr. Quesada has a vast wealth of experience as well as the recognition from her colleagues in her field for her caring and compassionate service in the areas of substance abuse and mental health.

Samantha Wasicsko, BSN, RN

As Director of Nursing, Samantha manages all aspects of the medical department which includes: Nursing, Physicians, Pharmacy, Licensing and Patient Care. Samantha is a graduate of Barry University in Miami, FL, and is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Nursing. Samantha has over 10 years of experience working in the fields of substance abuse and detoxification. For the last 5 years, Samantha has worked in a Managerial or Directorial capacity, and has assisted with the opening of 3 different detox facilities. Samantha has also directly worked with establishing the new pharmacies and compliance with the regulating bodies of DCF, DEA, and The Joint Commission.

Martin Higgins

Martin’s responsibilities include financial and insurance advisory for clients and their families, managing the billing department and clarifying patient responsibilities before, during and after treatment. With over 2 years experience working in the substance abuse industry, Martin has worked as a Behavioral Health Technician, Alumni Coordinator, and Admissions Representative, qualifying him to understand the entire treatment process and the great difficulties a family and client can face during their journey in recovery. Martin understands the potential complexity of patient responsibility in treatment, and provides comfort, support, and tools to alleviate all client financial concerns or questions that might arise during a client’s journey in recovery.

Colin Brothers

As Director of Alumni, Colin works to maintain a community of love and support for the people that go through our program at Level Up Treatment, and to have a safe place to turn to in the event of calamity in their lives. The concept of one alcoholic helping another is at the backbone of our core values for when people leave this facility. Respecting the difficulty through trial and error and personal experience, Colin understands that the only way to be able to lead others is to learn how to be led himself. Believing that his failures are more valuable in this field than his successes, Colin’s sobriety is a testament to trying over and over and failing, finally coming to a place where he was able to succeed when relying on others to guide him. Colin believes that in order to stay the course, he must be that guide for others to harness the power in themselves to beat addiction.

Matt Sapia

As Director of Outpatient Operations, Matthew oversees a staff of over 20 trained individuals and executes day to day supervision of PHP, IOP and OP operations including resident housing in Wellington, FL, and our clinical facility in Greenacres, FL. Within this responsibility, Matthew works closely with the Executive Director to achieve maximum productivity and meet monthly goals. In addition, Matthew assists in patient transition from detoxification(detox) to residential treatment level of care by holding weekly groups at our Lake Worth facility and answering any questions patients may have. Having worked for multiple years in the substance abuse industry and mental health field, as well as being in recovery for years himself, Matthew’s aim is to ensure patients under our care are happy and healing within a safe environment. Before entering the treatment and substance abuse field, Matthew graduated from Suny Delhi, College of Staten Island, Lincoln Technical Institute, and is also a graduate of the FDNY Fire Academy, serving as a New York Firefighter before moving to Florida to continue his career in healthcare. Before entering the substance abuse facility, Matthew put his life on the line to save others, now he dedicates his life to helping people save themselves.

Breanne Skrupskis

As a Family Solutions Specialist, Breanne establishes and cultivates rapport with the families of clients going through our treatment program, providing support and accountability to them throughout their loved one’s entire treatment journey. Breanne encourages families to participate in their own personal growth and recovery simultaneously with their loved ones, introduces families to 12-step work, discusses with them various aspects of recovery and participatory workshops that benefit the whole family, and is there to answer any of the difficult questions the family might have, as well as providing loving, moral support. Having worked in many roles in the treatment industry from behavioral health technician to case manager as well as being in recovery herself, Breanne fulfills her duties with experience, knowledge, and love.

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Tiffany Tait

Tiffany Tait is the Chief Operating Officer at Level Up Lake Worth in where Tiffany works closely with the facility, helping to ensuring that patients are comfortable and safe. Tiffany has been working in the addiction treatment field for 14 years. She has helped countless addicts get through the detox process and begin their journey toward lifelong recovery. She is especially recognized for her experience in clinical program development, leadership development, and organizational restructuring. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology and Masters of Social Work Degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. Tiffany is originally from Brooklyn, New York, and enjoys reading, being a mom and taking long naps on the beach.

Gianni Fugazy

Gianni Fugazy is the Director of Operations at Level Up in Margate where Gianni works closely with patients in the facility, helping to ensure they are comfortable and safe. Gianni has been working in the addiction treatment field for 4 years. He has helped countless addicts get through the detox process and begin their journey toward lifelong recovery. Gianni is originally from Harrison, New York, and enjoys watching movies and going the gym in his free time.

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