Angela Bastille is a wife and a mother of four children. She is a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS), National Certified Addiction Counselor II (NCAC II) and college graduate from Grand Canyon University with a background in Social Work, Nutrition, and BS in Psychology. Angela is the Director/Owner/Operator of this culturally competent treatment agency. She has been in the service field for 20 years and a counselor for 15+ years. Angela is passionate about nutrition and health and believes there are healthy and fun alternatives to drinking and drug use.

Interests: Eschatology, Astronomy, and Biblical theology.

Shaelyn Wirenga is a wife and mother and with her Associates in Criminal justice and Business. She is pursuing her bachelors in Criminal Justice (Minor) and psychology. She enjoys meeting new people and has a heart for helping people, especially children. She spent a month in Oregon as an intern for CASA which is an organization that advocates in court for children. Shaelyn's goal is to get a Masters degree in criminal justice. Shaelyn enjoys working at A Good Life Counseling and being the office manager.

Interests: Reading, Hiking and time with family.

Eric is a former United States Marine of eight years. Through his military career and overseas deployments Eric developed a passion for helping people as much as he could in any way possible. Eric has bee a part of the agency since 2012 doing classes and the free support group offered by A Good Life. Eric has volunteered for numerous organizations throughout that time such as youth leader for Second Chance through Faith Youth Ministries, and the Marion House and he is an active member in the community. Eric is very relatable as a counselor and always willing to help. If interested in the free support group meetings or would like to get ahold of Eric, please email agoodlifecounseling@gmail.com, or you can call or text at 719-357-8120.

Interests: Shooting Sports, outdoors, bible study, and family.

Balvina Rios daily living is founded on her core belief in humanity, compassion, doing no harm to others, extending a helping hand to anyone in need. It is this core belief that has led her into humanitarian help aid to countries in devastation. In 2018, Balvina was on the ground helping victims of the Volcan de fuego (Volcano of Fire) that erupted near Antigua Guatemala, leaving thousands of dead. In 2018 she also coordinated assistance to farmers in Urubamba, Peru with financial assistance from various UCCS departments, mainly The Department of Languages and Cultures. As president of the Omega Tau Sigma Delta Pi Hispanic Honor Society, she also secured funding from local businesses. Collectively the honor society assisted local farmers in Urubamba, collected over 250 lbs of clothing for locals, assisted in building stalls for better presentation of the local farmers organic vegetables to safekeep their good way of life.

Interests: Travel, poems, reading, health and tennis.

Dr. Artina R. Ruibal, BD, DNM, DSM, M.Div., O.C., CAS-C, HHP is a Doctor of Natural Medicine, a Holistic Health Practitioner, and a Substance Use Counselor who has spent over 30 years exploring healing opportunities for the mind, body, and spirit including Psychology for mental health, Theology for Pastoral Care, and Energy Psychotherapy, nutrition, and mindfulness for improved overall health and wellness.

Dr. Ruibal completed her BA in Psychology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies in 2012 from Metropolitan State University of Denver, her M.Div. in Pastoral Care and Women & Religion in 2016 from the Iliff School of Theology, and her Doctorate in Holistic Health and Natural/Sacred and Bioenergetic Medicine in 2023 from the Institute of Bioenergetic Medicine and along that pathway also studied for certification and qualifications to provide services related to Substance Use Disorders. Dr. Ruibal is passionate about mindfulness and nutrition as being primary pathways into overall health, wellness, and recovery.

Interests include Playing billiards (all billiard games), reading, riding my motorcycle, journaling, arts & crafts, and self-care

Erin was born and raised in Colorado Springs. She is a wife and mother to four daughters. She is currently a stay-at-home mom and is our behind-the-scenes administrative assistant. Erin loves meeting new people and likes helping out any way she can. Her hobbies are spending time with her family and shopping. Interests: Real estate and hopes to one day pursue that dream.