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Magnolia Recovery is an individualized Treatment Program specializing in Detox and Residential Care for those who are suffering with substance abuse and alcohol addiction. Our program is the first in a sequence of steps on the path from addiction to and through recovery.

Our purpose is to provide a safe and healing environment for those individuals who are entrusting us to guide them through the process of their own personal recovery. We do this through safe and healing detoxification process with our Medical Doctor, health related education, therapeutic counseling, nutrition, family dynamics, exercise, and spiritual development.

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Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is to meet each individual client exactly where they are when they enter our program. We understand that addiction is a disease and everyone is effective differently by this condition.

Our goal is to help each person to understand the underlying issues that have caused them to abuse substances, alcohol or engage in other destructive behavior in order to get their needs met. Through personalized treatment we can help individuals find the right tools to replace their unhealthy habits and go on to live a happy, fulfilled life.

Here at Magnolia Recovery we believe addiction treatment should be:

Accessible

No matter what your gender, race, age, sexual preference, religious beliefs or lifestyle choices are – you should be able to get the care you need.

Evidence-based

Addiction Treatment should be rooted in science and focused on methods that are proven to be effective for long-term recovery.

Personalized

Your individual needs should be evaluated and a custom care program should be made to meet your health goals, without having to buy into of any specific philosophy.

Affordable

Getting treatment shouldn’t be so expensive. Our program is designed to provide the care you need at a price you can afford.

The Magnolia Recovery program provides care in a shame-free environment that is accessible to anyone.

“You are not alone and this is not the end of your story.”

The Magnolia Recovery Mission

Our Mission is to honor each client as an individual.

We aim to help guide as many people as possible through every level of care, including support after completing our recovery program, with the goal of discovering a fulfilling life free from chemical dependency.

We understand that successful treatment includes a comfortable and safe environment. We work hard to make our program as accessible and inclusive as possible, ensuring each individual that comes through our doors feels welcome and deserving of care.

Meet Our Team

Ken Levi

Ken Levi

CEO

A proud father of five, Ken began his professional career as a general contractor and real estate developer, building successful projects and businesses throughout Southern California.

His path took on a deeper purpose when one of his children needed help overcoming addiction. That personal experience opened his eyes to the challenges families face when searching for compassionate, trustworthy, and effective treatment. Motivated by what his own family experienced, Ken entered the detox and rehabilitation field with a mission to help as many individuals and families as possible find hope, healing, and a path toward lasting recovery.

Ken’s work is guided by a belief that remains at the heart of everything he does:

“Whoever saves a single life, it is as if he has saved an entire world.”

Brent Aiello-Ortner

Brent Aiello-Ortner

Executive Director

Brent Aiello-Ortner serves as Executive Director of Hollywood Detox and Recovery Dynamics, functioning as the organization’s chief executive and providing leadership across strategy, operations, organizational performance, clinical service delivery, culture, growth, and long-term development.

A behavioral healthcare executive with nearly 25 years of industry experience and more than 15 years in C-level leadership, Brent has built his career leading organizations through periods of growth, transformation, operational complexity, and strategic change. His experience spans substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment, healthcare operations, laboratory services, revenue cycle management, private equity, organizational restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions.

At Hollywood Detox and Recovery Dynamics, Brent is leading a multipronged strategy focused on expanding access to high-quality treatment, strengthening organizational and clinical excellence, and helping redefine the culture of addiction treatment around compassion, empathy, dignity, and collaboration. A central part of that mission is establishing the organization as a significant voice in overdose education and prevention at a time when fentanyl and other high-potency synthetic opioids have fundamentally changed the risks facing individuals, families, and communities.

His treatment philosophy reflects that responsibility. He believes people entering treatment should be met with compassion rather than judgment, partnership rather than punishment, and dignity regardless of where they are in their recovery. In its simplest form, his philosophy is to “love our clients until they can love themselves again.”

Brent holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Outside of his professional life, he has been married for 25 years and is the proud father of a son currently attending college. His family also includes a couple of much-loved pugs. An avid reader and lifelong learner, Brent enjoys sailing whenever his schedule allows and spending time on the water with friends and family.

Jenny Deneva

Jenny Deneva

Office Manager

With a Master’s degree in Engineering and linguistic versatility, Jenny brings extensive experience in operations management, including terminal logistics and operational leadership. Today, in her current role, she manages administrative operations in the behavioral health field. Jenny combines her professional experience, organizational leadership, and commitment to supporting our team in delivering quality care.

She is committed to contributing to an organization dedicated to helping individuals on their path toward recovery and a healthier future.

Jonathan Reitman, M.D.

Jonathan Reitman, M.D.

Medical Director

Dr. Reitman is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and board certified in addiction medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.

Dr. Reitman earned his medical degree from University of California San Francisco and completed his internal medicine residency at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center.

Dr. Reitman has been the medical director of a Detox and Recovery program since 2008, where he has treated thousands of patients. He has worked with numerous residential treatment programs for substance use disorder in the greater Los Angeles area, and he has an office practice located in Beverly Hills.

Ari Labowitz, M.A., LMFT

Ari Labowitz, M.A., LMFT

Clinical Director

Ari approaches therapy from a strengths-based, humanistic perspective, creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can grow. Drawing on his experience working with individuals, couples, and families, he tailors therapy to each client’s unique needs, challenges, and strengths.

Ari has particular expertise in substance use and recovery. With more than a decade of experience in the drug and alcohol treatment field, he has provided consultation and direct support to numerous treatment centers and the clients they serve.

Ari holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology and is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, Ohio, New Mexico, Washington, and Idaho. He is also a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. In addition to private practice, Ari has worked in high schools, counseling centers, and corporate settings, providing therapy to clients from a wide range of backgrounds.

William McFadden

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT

“Are you ready to face it? Whatever “it” is, Will wants to help. He is a Solutions Focused therapist and believes you are not your circumstances, your anxiety, or your past. You are worthy of living as the most fully realized version of yourself.

He is well versed in cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy, but he does not just provide coping skills. He can give you tools, but the focus will always be on your goals and empowering you.

KeLeishia Williams

Therapist, AMFT

KeLeishia Williams, AMFT, is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State University, Los Angeles. She has experience providing individual and group therapy to adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, substance use, interpersonal challenges, and significant life transitions. Her clinical background includes crisis residential and community-based behavioral health settings, working with individuals with acute and complex mental health needs.

Her therapeutic approach is compassionate, collaborative, and person-centered, with an emphasis on creating a space where clients feel heard and understood while being encouraged toward meaningful growth. She incorporates evidence-based interventions tailored to each client’s lived experiences, strengths, culture, and goals. She strives to help clients deepen self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, recognize patterns that may no longer serve them, and develop greater agency in creating meaningful and authentic lives.

Tanea Byrd

Tanea Byrd

Case Manager

Tanea is certified SUDCC with a strong passion for helping individuals overcome addiction and create healthier, more fulfilling lives. She provides compassionate, nonjudgmental support while helping clients identify barriers, develop healthy coping skills, strengthen relapse-prevention strategies, and work toward lasting recovery.

This work is personal and meaningful to her, because she believes everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, understanding, and respect—regardless of their past. Tanea is passionate about being a source of encouragement for individuals during some of the most challenging moments of their lives and helping them recognize that change and recovery are possible.

She is committed to continued professional and personal growth and is furthering her education in psychology to expand her knowledge of mental health, human behavior, and effective treatment practices. Her goal is to continue developing the skills needed to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of the individuals and families she serves.

Matthew Dunn

Matthew Dunn

Facilitator

Matthew Dunn, RADT, brings 19 years of continuous sobriety and extensive experience as a skilled group facilitator in mental health and substance use disorder treatment. He has developed and authored more than 50 therapeutic group sessions focused on recovery, emotional wellness, personal growth, and practical life skills. Matthew combines lived experience with compassionate, engaging facilitation to help individuals build meaningful and sustainable lives in recovery.

Michael Anthony Green

Michael Anthony Green

Facilitator

Michael’s role in Recovery Dynamics is to help people heal, find their value in life. He has been in this field for 11 years plus, and enjoys the opportunity of being a part of their process.

Henry Green

Henry Green

Operations Supervisor

Henry Green serves as an Operations Supervisor at Hollywood Detox, bringing hands-on experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and residential recovery services. Having worked his way through multiple roles within the treatment field, Henry has developed a strong understanding of daily program operations, client care, staff leadership, documentation, compliance, and the importance of maintaining a safe and supportive treatment environment.

Henry is passionate about helping individuals rebuild their lives and believes that recovery is about more than achieving sobriety—it is about restoring stability, purpose, confidence, and hope. His leadership approach emphasizes accountability, compassion, teamwork, and treating every client with dignity and respect.

Committed to continued professional growth, Henry is furthering his education in behavioral health and addiction counseling while continuing to expand his knowledge of evidence-based substance use disorder treatment. At Hollywood Detox, his goal is to support both clients and staff while helping create an environment where individuals have the opportunity to build a strong foundation for long-term recovery.

Ronnisha Elloie

Ronnisha Elloie

Licensed Vocational Nurse

A dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with more than five years of diverse nursing experience in emergency care, correctional settings, detox, private duty, and production/set nursing. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to providing compassionate, dependable, and patient-centered care while ensuring each individual feels safe, respected, and heard.

Ronni is known for her strong work ethic, adaptability, and ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Her varied clinical background has strengthened her communication, critical-thinking, and teamwork skills and has allowed her to care for individuals with a wide range of medical and behavioral health needs.

Ronni is currently continuing her education toward becoming a Registered Nurse and remains committed to professional growth and lifelong learning. She looks forward to bringing her experience, reliability, compassion, and passion for nursing to a team that is equally dedicated to providing high-quality care.

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