Phillips Ranch Team

How Phillips Ranch was Born

The dedicated team at Phillips Ranch is the heart of its mission to provide compassionate, culturally grounded, and individualized care. Each team member brings a wealth of experience, unique skills, and a shared commitment to healing from the inside out.

Together, this multidisciplinary team embodies the Phillips Ranch vision of holistic, culturally sensitive healing, creating a safe and nurturing environment for clients and their families.

Alison Aggen

Co-Owner / Clinical Director

Alison leads with over two decades of experience in the field of substance use disorder and mental health treatment. Alison’s philosophy on holistic healing represents a relatively new approach in the treatment of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) an mental health. While traditional programs often emphasize the 12-step model, Phillips Ranch encourages and supports this method while prioritizing a broader focus on healing the whole person. This includes addressing emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being by actively listening to each individual’s human experience. By incorporating Native American healing practices, evidence-based therapies, and innovative techniques like Breath Work, the program moves beyond symptom management to foster deep, transformative healing. This approach reflects a shift from treating addiction as a singular issue to understanding it as part of a larger, complex human journey.

Robert Aggen

Co-Owner / Facilities Director

With a hands-on approach to maintaining the center’s 20-acre property, Robert ensures that the lodges, grounds, and farm-based therapeutic environment operate smoothly and safely. His role encompasses overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and supporting the center’s mission to provide a tranquil, healing space for clients. Robert’s commitment to excellence in facility management reflects his dedication to creating a nurturing environment where individuals can focus on their healing journey. His leadership, combined with a deep passion for Phillips Ranch’s holistic vision, is instrumental in fostering a safe and welcoming community.

Tammy Johnson

HR Director

Tammy focuses on fostering a supportive and professional work environment, ensuring staff have the tools and resources needed to provide exceptional care. Tammy brings a wealth of experience from her work in residential settings with both youth and adults. Her expertise includes managing staffing needs, ensuring employee well-being, and fostering a supportive work environment. Tammy’s background equips her to address the unique challenges of working in the behavioral health field, particularly in rural settings. Her dedication to staff development and organizational success aligns with Phillips Ranch’s mission of providing holistic and compassionate care.

Troi Morris

Program Director

Troi leads the development of client-centered programs while integrating holistic and evidence-based approaches to healing. She incorporates animal therapy as part of the therapeutic process, offering unique and meaningful experiences for clients. Troi also plays a vital role in crafting the center’s menu, drawing on her 20 years of kitchen experience to provide nourishing, well-balanced meals. This focus on good food supports clients’ physical health and overall well-being, reinforcing the center’s mission of holistic healing.

Graywolf

Cheyenne Elder

Graywolf is a living historian, and healer, who integrates traditional teachings and ceremonies to deepen the healing experience. Phillips Ranch is further supported by its on-site medical provider, offering accessible and personalized care.