Staff

Mark Sadler
Executive Director

Mark is a passionate and compassionate individual who brings a wealth of experience to the treatment centres from various facets of his life.
Formerly involved in managerial roles in the fast paced corporate world, when blessed with the opportunity to play a major part in helping others to a new and much better life, he jumped at the chance. Mark understands the importance of making the decision to attend treatment and the serenity that comes with the knowledge that you have chose the treatment center that is right for you. Mark has vowed since the inception that Top of the World Treatment Centers will conduct it self in all aspects with the utmost integrity. He feels when you talk with us on the phone and view our website you will get an immediate sense of that integrity. Mark’s number one goal has been to find the best staff available and he sincerely feels that not only has that goal been met but has exceeded his high expectations.

 

Dr. Ronald Lim, BSc, MD, CCSAM, CASAM, CISAM
Medical Director

Ron combines his passion for addiction treatment with his experience and expertise to help maximize the effectiveness of our programs at Top of the World Treatment Centres. Dr. Lim attended the University of British Columbia where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry as well as a Doctor of Medicine degree.  Over the last 7 years he has been practicing Addiction Medicine. He is certified by the International Society of Addiction Medicine, American Society of Addiction Medicine and the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine.   He is presently Clinical Lecturer for the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Calgary. He is Medical Director for the Addiction Network and consulting physician for the Chronic Pain and Addiction Service and Concurrent Disorders Program of the Foothills Addiction Centre in the Calgary Health Region.  He also is consulting physician to AADAC"s (Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission) Opiate Dependency Program and AADAC's Renfrew Detoxification Centre.   He is also involved in the Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons' methadone guidelines committee and is one of the presenters for the college's methadone workshops.  He regularly gives presentations for the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Medicine Continuing Medical Education on topics related to Addiction, Chronic Pain and Methadone Maintenance.

 

Jessi, Masters (candidate) in Counselling Psychology
Clinician

Upon meeting Jessi, her passion for working with others is readily apparent. She feels honored in being able to join our clients as they work through their addictions and find their way into a healthy sober recovery. Jessi believes that while her education, training and experience are effective, her true gift is helping to bring out the strengths that each person has within them to create their own sustainable positive life changes. Beyond sobriety, Jessi works with our individual clients to find out what recovery means to them. Jessi comes to us with years of experience in the field of counselling, specializing in several areas such as depression, anxiety, family counselling, trauma, life transition, domestic abuse, and self esteem. After working with several clients through their addictions in her general counselling practice, Jessi’s passion ignited to specialize in the field of addictions three years ago. Here at Top of the World, Jessi is ‘multifaceted’, as she provides assessments, individual treatment, family & partner counselling support, relapse prevention and group therapy.

 

Meagan, Diploma - Business Admin Management
Clinical Services Administrator

Meagan is the first contact for many current and future clients of Top of the World Calgary. She has worked in the addictions field for the past 3 years, fulfilling various administrative roles. Meagan places clients as a priority, ensuring she provides the client with the utmost confidentiality and privacy. Meagan understands how challenging that first call can be, and help each client be made to feel comfortable and at ease. More than a business administrator, Meagan has a passion for the addictions field, understanding how important it is to receive support in order to live a clean and sober life. Seeing the positive changes in clients day after day is what she feels really makes her job worthwhile.