OUR TEAM
A medical facility can only be as great as as its staff. Fortunately, West Valley Detox & Residential is home to world-class caregivers, thought leaders, and skilled professionals, each of whom bring a breadth of experience and a deep well of passion to our mission.
Take a moment to meet the talented individuals who allow us to provide those in need with an unparalleled recovery experience.
Ara Gemilyan
Ara leverages his entrepreneurial spirit, diverse experience, and passion for helping people as the leader of West Valley Detox.
Vinsent Franke, CADC-III
Vinsent is a proud Los Angeles native, passionate advocate, and prominent figure in the recovery community since 2004.
Zara Gemilyan, MBA
Zara brings cutting-edge support techniques, dedication, and years of experience to her role at West Valley Detox.
Dan Aronow, MD
Dan is a 20-year veteran caregiver whose deep medical knowledge ensures the highest-quality care for our clients.
Vanessa Acquistapace
As Program Director, Vanessa acts as liaison to our medical and administrative staff to help facilitate our programming.
Bethanie Franke
Beth oversees our administrative team, making her a real asset at West Valley Detox.
Etiennette Sneed, MSN, FNP-C
Etiennette has more than 20 years of experience in psychiatry and over 10 years of experience in nursing.
Caryn Hirsch, LVN
Caryn has provided care and medical support to individuals in recovery for more than 16 years.
Gregory Walsh, CADC-3
Greg has a background in dual-diagnosis treatment, combined with over six years of experience as a substance abuse counselor.
Cathy Kasper
Cathy is committed to helping those suffering from addiction to regain their health and independence.
