Support Staff

Joey Macoul & Leah Lynch –
Integrated Movement, Breath Work & Sound

Joey and Leah are residents of Plum Island, Massachusetts and both are dedicated energy healers, wellness advocates, and trusted board members for Malley Farm.

Leah Lynch is a certified yoga instructor and wellness advocate and is certified in Reiki, integrated energy therapy, and shamanic healing. Joey Macoul studied under David Coon of Qigong Awareness and has his Qi Gong instructors 50 Certification.

Infusing each session with the vibration of love, Joey and Leah have a unique approach to healing and personify a yin yang balance. Combining their experience in Reiki, Qigong, Integrated Energy Therapy, Yogic training and Shamanism each session they offer is a new and exciting mix of gentle movement breath work and sound.

Larry Holman – Guided Meditation

Larry provides guided meditation to our residents to help them relax and develop a peaceful sense of self. The deep state of relaxation found in meditation can help bring about healing of the body and mind by learning to analyze one’s own thoughts and actions; thus, through the application of mindfulness in their everyday life, discover opportunities to bring about positive change in their life.

Larry taught meditation at the Dover Adult Learning Center for a number of years and has also run monthly meditation sessions for other recovery programs prior to volunteering at Sober Sisters Recovery.

Samantha Merritt – Per Diem House Manager

Samantha Merritt joined the Sober Sisters support staff in October of 2019. Samantha is a Sober Sisters Recovery alumnus and works as per diem house manager, filling in for our director when needed. Samantha has a bachelors degree and over 10 years of experience working in the field of disability insurance, advocating for individuals in pursuit of disability benefits. Samantha currently works for a top insurance company where she manages employer-sponsored disability claims.

With over five years of continuous recovery, Samantha has a strong passion for the mission of Sober Sisters Recovery and the opportunity to provide mentorship, support, and guidance to current and prospective residents battling with substance use disorder. She also brings a message of recovery into jails and treatment centers.

Sammy D is now married, a homeowner, and the loving mother of two rescue pups. In her spare time, she is raising chickens and has a massive vegetable and flower garden.

Melissa Merritt – Recovery Support

Melissa Merritt joined Sober Sisters Recovery’s support staff in 2019. An alumni of SSR, Melissa works a 12-step program of recovery and is celebrating over six years of continuous recovery.

Melissa is very caring and has a huge heart. She takes pride in being a part of the Sober Sisters Recovery mission and feels that SSR truly saved her life. By serving on our support staff, Melissa is generously giving back what she feels was so freely given to her. She is passionate about supporting women on their recovery journey.

Melissa's other passion is baking! She currently works as a medical assistant for a local doctor’s office. She is the proud mother of two rescue dogs, a homeowner, and is now married!