The Team Behind The Mission at Embers Recovery

Meet Our Treatment Professionals & Recovery Community Leaders

Being A Team People Trust Matters

Our treatment strategy is rooted in expert, clinically informed methods, but our approach is compassionate, encouraging, and personable. We are invested in the healing and success of the human and not just the struggle—we are all so much more than our obstacles.

This is the expert, master-level team that can help our community create a positive, healthy future free of alcohol or substances. A life that gets them excited to live each new day. A life that helps them reimagine what’s possible.

Because everything they hope for is possible. And it’s on the other side of treatment and support. We stand in the middle, ready to help.

Learn More About Us

The Embers Recovery Team

Founding Partner and Executive Director

Antony Payne

Originally from Greater Boston, Antony is a father of two and a longtime member of the recovery community. With years of experience helping individuals and families heal, he founded The Embers to build a program that delivers nuanced, meaningful care.

Clinical Advisor

Dr Elizabeth Rubin

Elizabeth Rubin, MD is a board-certified physician with advanced fellowship training in Medical Simulation, specializing in education, patient safety, and systems innovation. She currently practices at a Level I Trauma Center in Los Angeles, California.

Medical Director

Dr. Roland Segal

Double board-certified in General and Forensic Psychiatry, Dr. Segal brings over a decade of leadership and clinical experience to The Embers. A former Chief Medical Officer and past president of the Arizona Psychiatric Society, he’s known for delivering thoughtful, ethical, and culturally informed psychiatric care across Arizona.

Director of Admissions and Business Development

Lauren Kaiser

A top graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, Lauren brings deep personal recovery experience and a career spent helping others find care. From admissions to alumni support, she brings heart and excellence to everything she does.

Clinical Director

Debra Mayo, LPC

With decades of experience and a leadership role at The Meadows, Debra helped shape The Embers’ innovative clinical model. She blends time-tested methods with forward-thinking practices to help people truly recover.

Behavioral Health Technician

Angel Mugizi

Originally from Uganda, Angel traveled from Boston to bring her unwavering dedication to care to The Embers. Known for her warmth and high standards, she’s a favorite among staff and clients alike.

Holistic Specialist

Amanda Mayo

Amanda brings heart and healing through advanced meditation, breathwork, and music. As the voice behind The Embers’ signature guided meditations, she helps clients tap into something deeper.

It All Starts Here. And We Want To Help.

The journey through mental health and addiction recovery is never a solo mission. We are here to help everyone reach for their best self, pursue the light on the other side, and be a cheerleader every step of the way. We are the community you need. Build a life that’s exciting to live and a future free of fear or dread.