We give our guests access to the best of the best when it comes to our modalities and providers, including bringing in outside advice from our network of consultants. We utilize their expertise when we are implementing new strategies, restructuring our offerings or interested in helping a client with unique needs or requests. Our consultants are nationally and internationally recognized in their fields and bring a wealth of high-level knowledge and experience to our programs.
Consultants
Clarke Henderson-Davis, BS, CAP, CTT
Therapist/Master Breathwork Practitioner
Clarke’s experience in the recovery field spans over 23 years and hundreds of addiction and complex PTSD clients. Clarke brings passion, commitment and joy to his work as a therapist: his core belief is that every person, above all else, wants to give and receive love. His goal in treatment is to bring forth the greatness that already lies within each individual. Clarke holds a bachelor’s degree in Addiction Studies and is a Certified Trauma Therapist.
Clarke is also a longtime student and practitioner of yoga and mindfulness. Clarke integrates the exercises and teachings of mindfulness into his work as a therapist and believes that each individual has the path to healing within.
Marc H. Boff, DPT, ATC, CES, PES
Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer
Dr. Boff is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Strength and Conditioning Coach who is not only an expert in his profession but is also extremely passionate about the intersection of health, wellness and function. With over 20 years of professional sports experience as a physical therapist and trainer for the NBA, he has been able to transform bodies and change lives with incredible success. His Los Angeles-based company, MHB (Manage your Health and Body) Fitness, grew from his own philosophy to take ownership of managing one’s health and body. MHB Fitness is a concierge health and wellness service that specializes in providing an elite level of individualized client care in addition to consulting services.
With the belief that optimal physical health can only be achieved in conjunction with optimal mental and spiritual health, Dr. Boff utilizes a comprehensive approach incorporating human movement with lifestyle to create customized programs designed to meet the specific goals of each individual.
Guided by a scientific model that combines functional movement and time-tested training principles, his techniques maximize outcomes while minimizing risk. Dr. Boff provides a diverse array of services including movement analysis, functional and core training, injury prevention and management, rehabilitation and nutritional and weight management services. His client base includes high-level business executives; celebrities preparing for roles and campaigns; professional, collegiate and amateur athletes as well as individuals with specific fitness and wellness goals.
Dr. Boff has also served as the Director of Sports Medicine for NBC’s reality weight-loss series “The Biggest Loser.” Prior to starting MHB Fitness, his NBA tenure includes serving as the Head Athletic Trainer and Physical therapist of the Milwaukee Bucks, Assistant Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist of the Chicago Bulls, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and Physical Therapist of the New Orleans Hornets, and Assistant to Head Athletic Trainer and Strength Coach of the Boston Celtics. He also co-founded and co-owned Badger CrossFit of Wisconsin. Dr. Boff graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Brandeis University in 1996 and went on to earn an MSPT in 2002 and DPT in 2005 from Simmons College.
Kajal Michelle
Yoga Nidra Facilitator
Kajal Michelle is a South Florida native whose teaching history spans 25 years. She became a student of yoga in 1996, having received her initial yoga teacher certification through Sri Naranda Yoga For Youth in 1998. In 2004, she became a certified Callanetics® instructor, a practice dear to her heart, developed by the late Callan Pinckney.
Over the years, Kajal has studied with many acclaimed teachers, including Yogi Amrit Desai, a Master in the Art of Living, his daughter Kamini Desai, Ph.D., Eric Walrabenstein of Yoga Pura, and Yogi Mark Roberts of South Florida. She has received certification in the foundational and advanced level training of I AM Yoga™and I AM Yoga Nidra™(2008 through 2016). In addition, Kajal served on the teacher training faculty of the Amrit Yoga Institute in Salt Springs, Florida, from 2016 through 2020. She has been serving those on the path of recovery since 2017, having done sober companion work prior to coming on board to share the practices of Yoga and Yoga Nidra at The Guest House in 2020.
Kajal has a unique ability to take her students on a guided exploration into the dense, often avoided areas of the body and tap into the still, silent space that resides within each one of us. Her teaching style is intuitive, and the energetic quality of her voice cultivates a space that allows people to feel safe to explore their interior dimension, both on and off the mat, which is an integral component to healing trauma at its root in the physical body.
In her free time, she enjoys live music, dancing, and spending quality time with those she loves most. She currently resides in the Ocala National Forest with her husband and two kitties.
Kat Cross
Spirit2Spirit Coordinator and Creator of Possibilities
Kat is a native Chicagoan with an impressive background of life experiences. Alongside studying three subjects -- Theater; Psychology; and Recreation, Parks & Tourism -- at Western Illinois University, she served in the Army National Guard for 10 years. After her studies, she worked abroad in the United Kingdom serving the United States Navy and Royal Air Force as the director of the Navy’s LIBERTY Program.
Kat comes to the Guest House with nearly 15 years of admissions and marketing experience. She was first introduced to the behavioral health field when she answered a classified ad for a teacher/mentor at the San Cristobal Treatment Center. Here, she found her calling to help bring possibility and recovery to wounded people. As Director of Admissions and Marketing, she was able to assist the entire family system while networking with other professionals, visiting other treatment centers and attending industry conferences. She was next recruited to work as a National Account Executive for Calloway Labs. While working in toxicology she was exposed to the realities of the world of addiction and drug abuse, and with help and encouragement from her friend, Judy Crane, she decided to start her own company: Cross Consulting Marketing.
As a consultant, she now enjoys the freedom to choose where she provides her services and is committed to working with only the most ethical and authentic people in the industry -- including Judy Crane’s Spirit2Spirit Healing program and The Guest House Ocala. Currently, Kat lives in Taos, New Mexico with her young daughter, Skyler, and loving husband, Matt. She is proud to represent The Guest House Ocala and continue to help professionals learn about the incredible healing that is happening. As a trauma survivor herself, Kat has a deep passion for serving our population and creating possibilities for those who are wounded.
Kristi Labenne, M.A., ATR, CTT
Art Therapist
Kristi is a graduate of Marylhurst University and has a Master's in Art Therapy. She is a member of the American Art Therapy Association and her extensive work in the field of recovery allows her the ability to work with diverse groups of individuals of various ages and backgrounds, targeting those who suffer from PTSD and the disease of alcoholism/addiction. Kristi has a desire to work in a therapeutic creative environment that is professional, compassionate, and supportive, which led her to join the team at The Guest House Ocala. Her unique ability to guide residents to a deeper understanding of themselves using art, allows for an effective change to transpire using the creative process. Kristi believes in utilizing Art Therapy to implement new innovative modalities, that allow guests the opportunity to experience empowerment, growth and change in their personal recovery.
James Mason
Executive Chef
Chef James Mason believes food is more than sustenance; it should engage all five senses, nourishing both body and soul. A Florida native, he delights in showcasing local ingredients and coastal seafood, infusing his menus with the essence of his home state. Food, he asserts, is a cultural cornerstone, defining families, traditions, and communities. As Executive Chef at The Guest House, James empowers his team to achieve their personal and professional goals while striving to exceed the club’s objectives. He leads by example, demonstrating techniques, filling gaps, and encouraging creativity, growth, and development among his staff. His dedication to nurturing talent has cultivated a loyal, hardworking, and talented team.
Since 2013, Chef Mason has served affluent members at three high-end Florida country clubs and a premier Hilton destination property. His culinary journey, spanning fine dining and casual luxury, began early in his career. Chef Mason honed his skills in providing unique, responsibly sourced foods of the highest quality, ensuring every dish meets rigorous standards. He values the importance of standards, policies, and procedures, which are crucial in maintaining consistent excellence in high-end dining.
Chef Mason's commitment to process and food standards ensures every menu item is consistently outstanding, creating a lasting connection between taste and memory. Known for his outgoing, personable, and approachable nature, James excels in building relationships with members, guests, and colleagues. His success is rooted in his dedication to customer service, always eager to meet the needs of members, staff, and leadership alike.
Stacy Maddox, LMHC, MS, CTT, CCEP
Therapist
Stacy has a passion for helping clients work toward trauma resolution and in supporting them find their internal resilience and healing. She has a strong belief that emotional trauma resides in the body, and she works with clients by using modalities such as Core Energetics, experientials, and other somatic interventions to facilitate healing and change. Stacy has an individual and creative approach toward therapy as she maintains that cookie-cutter therapy does not serve the individual.
Stacy has a master’s degree in mental health (IMH21338) and trained with Judy Crane to become a Certified Trauma Therapist. She is also certified as a Core Energetics practitioner. Stacy enjoys travelling, spending time with her family and relaxing at the beach.