Joshua Wolf
Co-Founder
Joshua co-founded Shift to give working adults structured evening treatment without leaving their jobs. He runs operations, insurance and the technology behind the program.
Cainan Oliver, CADC II
Co-Founder, Clinical Lead
Cainan has led programs at California treatment providers and co-founded Found Recovery in Agoura Hills. At Shift he oversees clinical programming, licensing and compliance. Outside work he races triathlons and is training for his pilot's license.
Madison Mastera
Admissions and Operations
Madison has worked in admissions and operations for recovery programs for years. She is often your first call at Shift and gets you to your first group.
Tara Conner
Recovery Advocate
Miss USA 2006. Entered treatment that December and has been in recovery since. TEDx speaker (“Recover Out Loud”) and TV host who speaks nationally on addiction as a family disease.
Dorothy McMahon
Nutrition and Mindful Movement
Chef and yoga instructor focused on longevity cooking. Over ten years in healthcare, raised by two naturopathic doctors. Leads sessions on food, movement and daily routine.
Clinical team
Melissa Scharf, LMFT
Clinical Director
California BBS license LMFT 104764. Supervises clinical care and signs assessments and treatment plans.
Charles Carpenter, MD
Medical Director
Physician responsible for medical oversight of the program. California license A83564. More