Dr. Robert H. Chapman, Psy.D.
Dr. Robert H. Chapman, Psy.D., affectionately known as Dr. Bob, mentored, and guided Sequoia Dustion for 2 years in counseling, Buddhism, addressing the struggles of chemical dependency, as well as behavioral health and metaphysical techniques. Through his own personal twenty-five year struggle with alcohol and drugs, Dr. Robert H. Chapman is an esteemed leader in the field of chemical dependency. He began his career at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, California in 1987, where he served ten years as a therapist, case manager, and as the charter president of the alumni association. With cofounder Dr. Carlos Montano, Dr. Chapman went on to establish the Family Healing Center, an out-treatment facility in Costa Mesa, where he served as its clinical director. He has led over 400 interventions and was one of the most sought after speakers in California, having lectured all over the state for the past 24 years. Dr. Chapman had his private practice in Huntington Beach, CA. As a Buddhist, Psy.D., & Soberiety advocate, Dr. Bob was an infulential member of growing Sequoia Dustin into the guide and healer he is today.
Albert Senella
Albert Senella, C.E.O. & President Tarzana Treatment Centers
For over 51 years, Albert M. Senella has guided a progressive range of integrated behavioral healthcare services at Tarzana Treatment Center. In this capacity, he has developed a range of drug/alcohol treatment* and integrated health, mental health, and primary care services responsive to the needs of uninsured, low income Los Angeles residents as well as persons with private resources. In response to the growing HIV epidemic, these services were interwoven with comprehensive HIV prevention, intervention and treatment services, creating a nationally recognized model of HIV services for drug users. Under Mr. Senella’s leadership, Tarzana’s services have more recently expanded to include two family primary care clinics (San Fernando Valley and Antelope Valley), and case management and treatment programoversight s tailored specifically for prison parolees. Mr. Senella has primary of the agency’s budget comprised of government and private funding. As President of the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Program Executives (CAADPE), California’s largest and most diverse association, Mr. Senella is an active member of many state and local advisory bodies. Most recently, his advocacy has served to assist State legislators, policymakers and other leaders to recognize the contribution and potential of behavioral healthcare and drug/alcohol treatment agencies in major new initiatives such as Welfare and Healthcare Reform. In addition to his role at Tarzana Treatment Center, Mr. Senella has administered services at the Erikson Center for Adolescent Advancement and San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Centers, Inc. Mr. Senella has been Sequoia Dustin's primary guide and mentor throughout his life as his adopted Father and friend. Mr. Senella has educated Sequoia Dustin on behavioral health for over 30 years to include volunteer employment at several behavioral health facilities to assist Dustin in procuring an extensive knowledge regarding behavioral health and rehabilitation.
Sensei Earl Nissen
Sensei Earl Nissen was raised in the Roman Catholic faith and served as an altar boy for the School Sisters of Notre Dame and St. James Catholic Church. Earl moved to Denver, Colorado, in 1983, where he explored alternative healing and energy work with crystals, nature spirits, shamanic power animals, and other mystical paths. Sensei Earl received his Reiki I initiation / attunement August 23 and 24, 1996, from Donna De Nomme, received his Reiki II attunement on February 22, 1997, from Mary Del Vecchio, received Usui Reiki Ryoho Master attunements on May 6, 2001, from William Lee Rand, founder of the International Center for Reiki Training. Earl received Karuna Reiki ™ attunements from William Lee Rand on June 13, 2004, at the Stonehenge site in England. Earl has been an Affiliate Member of The International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT) (www.reiki.org) since 2012, & received Reiki Seichim Level I and II attunements from Rev. Kat Lyman in 2008 and Tera Mai Reiki Level I and II attunements in 2009. He offered seated Reiki treatments at Crystal Fantasy in Palm Springs, CA, from 2014 to 2025. Earl certified Sequoia Dustin in Reiki 1 & 2 in 2021, and has been a mentor, friend and guide ever since. Earl says Sequoia Dustin's natural healing ability and phoenix archetype energy are unmatched, and any allowed within Dustin's aura experience the healing energy for themselves.