Together in 2005, Richard Moody, Sue Judd and Dean Nixon started TurningLeaf Wellness Center. Their commitment to providing quality, affordable treatment with the best interest of individuals in mind motivated them to open a multipurpose center which provides a variety of services. Each owner runs a different area of the company (Mental Health, Substance Abuse and TurningLeaf Seminars). All areas share the same mission and create TurningLeaf Wellness Center as a whole. Read more about each owner below or contact us here for more information.
Richard Moody - also known as Doc - received a Masters Degree in Counseling and Physiological Psychology and a Ph.D. in in Clinical Psychology from Utah State University. Specializing in the assessment and treatment of adults and adolescents, Doc has been instrumental in establishing three residential youth treatment programs in Utah. His work at TurningLeaf focuses on depression, anxiety, and addictions recovery. He has developed four intensive emotional growth seminars, numerous workshops, and has been a featured keynote speaker around the country. Doc is also available for jury selection consultations, psychological evaluations, group counseling, and individual counseling. Contact him here to set up an appointment or visit our Mental Health Department to learn more information on the services he and others can provide. You can follow Richard by becoming a fan of his Facebook page.
Prior to co-founding TurningLeaf Wellness Center in 2005, Dr. Moody's career accomplishments encompassed working with the Department of Corrections in Southern Utah, the Board of Pardons, Fifth District Adult and Juvenile Courts, more than two decades of private practice, a two-year LDS Mission, and seven years with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). His professional achievements include:
Doc keeps active by playing racquetball, hunting, working in his yard growing fruit trees, and spending time with his wife of 43 years, their 6 children, and 22 grandchildren.
Sue's dedication to treating individuals with substance abuse issues spans more than two decades. She works to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where effective treatment helps individuals break the addiction cycle, and helps to educate families and loved ones offering hope to everyone involved.
Involved in administration, treatment review, and direct treatment for addiction recovery in both inpatient and outpatient settings, Sue has worked on college campuses in education and prevention, taught at the college level in the addictions field, completed specialized training in dual diagnosis and mood disorders, pain and stress management, and holistic health.
Sue holds a Masters degree in Social Sciences from Utah State University. Her certifications include:
Sue's belief in Holistic and alternative health led her to train with well-known Jon Kabat-Zinn, founding director of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and a founding member of Cambridge Zen Center.
Reflecting on gratitude, Sue is reminded how her family is a great source of light and support in her life. This light shines from her parents, three sisters, two brothers, two daughters, two sons, and nine grandchildren, who all light up her life. She hopes we all learn to recognize our own light, recognize those who are 'lights' in our lives, and share our light with others. Contact Sue here to set an appointment or visit the Substance Abuse Department to learn more about the services TurningLeaf can provide. You can follow Sue by becoming a fan of hers Facebook page.
Dean has a remarkable ability to connect with people and puts his heart and soul into making each seminar a life-enhancing journey. With more than 20 years' experience in the mental health and addiction industry, Dean guides seminar participants in a safe, non-judgmental environment. His attitude helps create balance, provides personal development, and serves as a catalyst for success, growth and healing. He values helping people connect with their true self, giving seminar participants the tools they need in order to move forward toward peace and happiness. Dean's down-to-earth attitude makes him easy to identify with and his unconditional acceptance of people puts them at ease.
Dean has been instrumental in the creation and success of several local treatment centers specializing in substance abuse recovery, emotional management, life coaching, and adolescent outpatient treatment.
Dean's desire to help others resulted in the creation of "The Value Based Parenting" classes, workshops, and CDs, giving parents knowledge and tools to motivate their children using love for a mindset; it is a positive and affirming way to teach healthy boundaries, which children will use to govern themselves as they get older. Contact him here to set up a private coaching session or visit the Seminars Department to learn more about the TurningLeaf Seminars he facilitates and a variety of other services offered. You can follow Dean by becoming a fan of his Facebook page.
Born and raised in Utah, Dean enjoys spending time with his wife and five children, rock climbing, fishing, camping, and riding his motorcycle.
