The Team at Viva Rehab

The people behind your treatment are what make the difference between a program that helps and one that changes your life. Viva’s clinical, medical, and support team brings decades of combined experience across addiction, trauma, and mental health treatment. Every clinician was trained at institutions in the United Kingdom, the United States, or Australia, and each one is licensed in their field.

Clinical Team

Robert Everitt

Senior Psychotherapist

BSc in Psychology, MSc in Counseling Psychology, with advanced training in CBT and EMDR. Over a decade of experience across the UK and Thailand, including NHS and private rehab settings. Rob specializes in addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders.

Paolo Veneracion

Psychotherapist

CRC, ICAP I, and CSAT III certified, with a Master’s in Mental Health and Trauma Counseling and 16 years in addiction treatment. Paolo’s EMDR work targets the wound beneath the addiction, and his own years in recovery mean clients work with someone who has done this work on himself first.

Mitch Khine Win

Psychotherapist

Degree in Psychology and EMDR specialist. Mitch draws on his own recovery experience and professional training to specialize in addiction, trauma, and family therapy.

Mhom Eiamsa-ard

Clinical Psychologist

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology from Chiang Mai University, with more than 15 years of experience across rehab, hospital, and child development settings. Mhom is trained in CBT, DBT-informed practice, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and family therapy, and works across both group and individual sessions. She supports clients with addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions, and helps families rebuild communication that addiction has strained.

Medical Team

Dr. Panu
Khuwuthyakorn

Consultant Psychiatrist

A board-certified psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist who has practiced since 1999 and today directs Nakhon Sawan Rajanagarindra Psychiatric Hospital. Twenty-plus years of psychiatric practice have taken hundreds of people safely through withdrawal and
dual-diagnosis care.

At Viva, Dr. Panu heads the medical program — admission assessments, detox supervision, and medication decisions — giving the therapeutic work a safe medical foundation.

Sunee
Keeratiphongsathon

Nurse

Holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery and is a Senior Professional Level Registered Nurse with over 36 years of specialized clinical experience.

Sunee brings deep expertise in substance abuse care and rehabilitation, supported by extensive professional training including Addiction Medicine for Nurses, the FAST Model, the Matrix Program, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Abuse Counseling, and Family Therapy. She is dedicated to advancing the center’s standard of care and delivering the highest quality of support to every client.

Mai
Thaewsuwan

Nurse

Licensed nurse with over four years of clinical experience, specializing in care for clients who require medication and emergency treatment. Mai has a proven track record in managing acute illness and trauma cases, offering vital support during critical situations. Her background includes emergency room settings, where she provided health education, emotional support, and comprehensive care to clients and their families.

Support Team

Moo-ham Suriyot

Client Support

Warm, friendly client support professional with a strong background in client care, particularly in rehab settings. Moo-ham connects easily with the people he meets and works closely with both clients and healthcare professionals to make sure each person receives the support they need on their recovery journey.

Pakping Meesri

Client Support

Dedicated client support professional with a background in community services and international aid, and experience across Australia and Thailand. Pakping brings cultural sensitivity, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for helping others, finding meaning in contributing to the wellbeing of each client through empathy and attentive support.

Lukemai Chanthamaruk

Music Therapist

Music therapist with a Master’s degree in Music Therapy from Chulalongkorn University and over 900 hours of clinical experience across psychiatric, palliative, pediatric, and elderly care settings.

At Viva, Lukemai provides music therapy as part of the wellness program, supporting clients in emotional regulation, self-expression, and recovery from addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. Her approach integrates evidence-based practice with cultural sensitivity and creative engagement, tailored to each client’s needs.

Fitness Team

Nissa Jumnafai

Holistic Coach

Holistic practitioner specializing in sound bowl Reiki and yoga, and a certified TRE provider who guides clients in releasing deep tension and trauma to help restore balance and a sense of inner safety. With certifications across multiple healing modalities including Crystal Singing Bowl Therapy, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, and Thai Gong Meditation, Nissa brings a comprehensive approach to supporting clients on their wellness journey, drawn from experience at addiction treatment centers and wellness centers.

Ya Thumkham

Recreation and Fitness Supervisor

Holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Sports Science in Thailand, and is a certified fitness trainer, Muay Thai trainer, and tennis coach. Ya has worked at several five-star hotels across Thailand and has wide experience managing gyms and coaching groups and individuals across several sporting disciplines.

At Viva, he creates daily training regimens, organizes outdoor activities, and leads daily physical fitness sessions for clients.

Karn Thepchuaysuk

Fitness Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer

Certified personal trainer with several years of experience working with diverse clients in commercial gym environments, specializing in strength and functional training alongside practical guidance on health and nutrition. At Viva, Karn leads fitness training as part of the wellness program, supporting clients to rebuild physical strength, energy, and routine during recovery.

His approach combines structured training with genuine encouragement, helping clients reconnect with movement and their own progress.

Find Out How We Can Help

Whether you are considering treatment for yourself or someone you care about, our admissions team is ready to answer your questions. Every conversation is confidential.