"I want to thank you again for taking my son in on July 3, 2008. Words cannot express my gratitude. My son was suffering from severe symptoms of Schizophrenia as well as drug addiction. The hospital was releasing him and the treatment center he had been prior to the involuntary stay at the psychiatric ward refused to take him back, wanting to see more stability first.

You were not afraid of the challenge presented by my son. You welcomed him into your facility with warmth and love and professionalism. I honestly believe that the 2 weeks he spent with you saved his life. The serenity of Ridgeview Ranch and the around the clock care were exactly what he required. That, combined with your own unique ability to 'see' each and every client, did wonders for my son. Please, please do not hesitate to give my name and number to anyone thinking of entrusting their loved one to your care."

"In my opinion, you are the premier dual diagnosis treatment center in California. A million thank you's"

Sylvia L

"Raquel's yoga classes were one of the most incredible therapeutic aspects of my recovery program. I have been in a few rehabs but this time we had yoga 2 times a week: the combination of flexibility, strength, mind and focus training are essential ingredients to balance the many unbalancing aspects of the addicts state of being. I felt so energized, so relaxed, so good about myself and as far as I am concerned is necessary for the recovering addict!"

T.M.

"Experiencing, Practicing Yoga is especially important for those in recovery. It has a detoxifying and healing effect. It helps connect us back with our souls, our spirit."

J.H.

"You, Irma, are the woman of 'formidable experiences who has learned to follow (her) knowing and you willingly, eagerly, gently, passionately, honestly and without hesitation, teach what you know to those who are struggling on the path. Your generosity of spirit, your blunt honesty, your outrageous insistence on being absolutely accepting of one's own vulnerabilities, one's 'humanness,' has been enormously helpful and encouraging to me. You have led me, step by small step, out of my emptiness, isolation and desolation (or at least pointed to the door), and I thank you for the direction, encouragement and assurance. How can I ever adequately thank you for all the help you've given not only me, but my entire family?" 

"Irma, my teacher, my healer, my friend, the 'wildest woman' I know, keep laughing, keep howling. You are so very, very, very, very much cherished and dearly loved."

Maeda J .