Sydney graduated from Rowan University in 2019 with her Bachelor of Science in Psychological Sciences and a minor in Criminal Justice. Sydney recently became dually licensed as a Licensed Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) and Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after completing her Masters of Social Work at Rutgers University. Sydney's passion is to help individuals involved in the criminal justice system who face substance use and other co-occurring disorders by helping them gain a sense of recovery as they reintegrate back into society.

When not working she enjoys spending her time binge-watching Netflix shows and being with her family and friends.

Paul holds licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor and has a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling Services obtained at Rider University. Paul has over 13 years’ prior experience in the addictions field working a variety of different levels of care (Inpatient, Intensive Out Patient, Out Patient and Partial Care Program). Paul also spent 3 years as a Clinical supervisor at an in-patient drug/alcohol rehabilitation center. Paul also has worked 8 years as a Clinical Supervisor working with individuals who have developmental disorders in conjunction with the Department of Developmental Disorder of New Jersey as supervisor of numerous residential group homes within the state of New Jersey. Paul also has worked in several private practice settings: specializing in mental health therapies, cognitive retraining (with head injuries) addictions, individual therapy, couple’s therapy, marriage therapy and family therapy. He graduated with his Bachelors in Psychology from Stockton in 1990.

Paul enjoys spending his free time with his wife of over 25 years three children. Paul is an enthusiastic fisherman; he fishes in both fresh water and salt water tournaments and believes in finding a balance in life is the secret to success.

Christine graduated from Bergen Community College in 2012 with a degree in Nursing (Associate of Applied Science). Shortly afterwards, she became a registered nurse when she passed her NCLEX that same year. For the first few years of her nursing career, she worked in a very busy hospital, which made her consider a career change. Instead of quitting nursing altogether, she decided to look into different fields/specialties. When she started working at Solstice, she realized that her passion is to help others who are struggling with mental health and/or substance use disorders. She is currently pursuing her goal to become a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN).

In her free time she enjoys being with her family and friends, traveling, shopping, cooking, and binge watching shows. She is a dedicated mother as well as an animal lover.

Christine attended Montclair State University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Family Science and Human Development. She is currently in her master’s Program for Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Trauma at Arcadia University. She is expected to graduate in May 2023 with her MA. Christine is passionate for helping those who suffer from the disease of addiction. Christine values empathy, warmth, and presence in her counseling style. When Christine is not busy at work or in school, she enjoys spending time enjoying activities such as singing, meditation, and yoga.

Kenneth attended Kean University where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. He is currently preparing to test to receive a CADC. Kenneth is motivated to help those that suffer from the disease of addiction. Kenneth provides an open and accepting space to be heard. Kenneth prefers to utilize a combination of Psychoanalysis and CBT in his counseling style. When Kenneth is not busy at work, he enjoys playing instruments, producing music, writing, video games, and spending time with loved ones.

Ed Gergler worked 28 years as a heavy labor construction pipe worker and as a drug and alcohol counselor for adolescents from 1997 to 1999 and celebrated 20 years of recovery in 2016. In 2008, he was in a near fatal car crash, leaving him with chronic back pain. After months of rehabilitation and pain management efforts, doctors wanted to perform surgery on his back to try to relieve his pain. Ed was introduced to hot yoga, and with regular practice, his back pain was greatly relieved. Given the opportunity to open a hot yoga studio in 2010, Ed chose to make his passion for yoga and sharing its benefits with others his primary purpose. He is now the owner of the BYSJ Hot Yoga Studio of South Jersey in Hainesport, NJ.

Ed is certified in Bikram Yoga, Barkan Method Levels I, II and III Vinyassa. Ed continually develops professionally through ongoing training. He is certified in Budokon, a yoga/ martial arts method and most recently he has certified with Master Yogi Amrit Desai in the Amrit Method 200 Hour Program, Amrit Method Yoga Nidra, Yoga Nidra Master’s Training, Amrit Method Yoga Therapy, and Thai Yoga. Ed is truly committed to sharing yoga with others in recovery in hope that they may benefit as he has. Ed’s positive, energetic and hands-on approach to helping students achieve their full potential in class is both comforting and inspiring.