The visionary founder of AKARI Wellness and Treatment Hub, bringing her passion for holistic healing and wellness into the forefront of addiction recovery. With a deep commitment to helping individuals overcome personal struggles, she has built a center that provides comprehensive, compassionate care. Her approach emphasizes not only treating the addiction but also nurturing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
With over 20 years of experience, Benjie Cabinian is a seasoned Consultant and Family Therapist, offering guidance and support to families affected by addiction and other challenges.
Bong Cabalan holds multiple certifications in the field of addiction treatment and recovery. She is an Internationally Certified Addiction Professional II (ICAP II), a Certified Life Skills Coach (CLSC), and an International Certified Recovery Coach (ICRC). Bong is also a Licensed DOH Rehab Practitioner.
He currently serves as the Center Director of FARM Recovery Center Inc. and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Better Days Ahead Recovery Center in Bacolod. With 9 years of experience in the industry, Bong has been dedicated to helping individuals struggling with addiction find the path to recovery.
A former model and actor during the 1980s, Lito Gruet transitioned into the rehabilitation field, where he served as a Rehab Director for 11 years. Over the past 24 years, he has devoted his life to combating addiction, focusing on saving children through drug awareness symposiums held in various schools and universities. Currently, he serves as the Executive Director of the Battle Against Ignorance Foundation, where he leads efforts to rescue street dwellers, providing them with the opportunity for a second chance at life.
