Your Transformation Begins Here: A Cutting-Edge Approach to Healing. Every recovery journey is unique, and so are you. We’ve designed a program, The Answer Model, that goes beyond traditional treatment, offering a personalized roadmap to reclaim your life from substance abuse and mental health challenges.
When traditional treatment falls short, our revolutionary West Vancouver program offers a breakthrough approach to addiction and mental health recovery. The Answer Model isn’t just a treatment—it’s a complete life transformation blueprint.
Our immersive live-in program delivers rapid, comprehensive healing through cutting-edge evidence-based and holistic strategies. We don’t just treat symptoms; we redesign your entire life trajectory. Limited enrollment means personalized, intensive support that turns your biggest challenges into your greatest strengths.
Your journey to a proud, powerful new life starts now.
At the heart of our model is a groundbreaking discovery about human behavior:
The unconscious pursuit of pain is a survival mechanism.
Your brain isn’t working against you—it’s trying to help. Every time you repeat a destructive behavior, your brain releases beta-endorphins (a chemical 10x stronger than pleasure) to create a sense of relief. But here’s the catch: this short-term relief reinforces the very behaviors that cause long-term pain. Our model is designed to break this cycle by addressing its root causes—retraining your brain, healing old wounds, and reconnecting you to your authentic self.
Have you tried everything to break free from destructive patterns and still find yourself stuck? You’ve been told the problem is you, your willpower, or even your genetics. You’ve felt the shame of relapse, the emptiness of temporary fixes, and the hopelessness that nothing will ever change.
We’re here to tell you: it’s not your fault.
And you’re not broken.
Our approach is completely different. It’s not about managing symptoms or forcing yourself to “be better.” It’s about unraveling the deeper, hidden mechanisms in your brain and body that keep you trapped. It’s about reconnecting you to who you really are—beneath the pain, beyond the patterns, and free from the lies that say you can’t heal.
Todd Ritchey is an addictions specialist and CEO of TRNSFRMD, with over 20 years of experience in mental health and client-centered care. He co-developed The Answer Model Therapy with a Caltech neuroscientist, identifying a core brain mechanism affecting behavior through 11 years of research. This work forms the foundation of two books and a workbook, and Todd has spoken extensively on addiction, behavioral anthropology, and neuroscience.
At TRNSFRMD, Todd integrates brain-based healing with innovative approaches, working with individuals, families, and groups. His methods are sought by therapists and clinicians seeking lasting client transformation. His expertise has been recognized by organizations including Vancouver Coastal Health, the RCMP, and Caltech. Driven by a passion to alleviate human suffering, Todd is a compelling speaker, a devoted husband of 36 years, and a proud father of three.
With over 30 years as a business owner and wellness advocate, Stacy Ritchey is known for her warm, inviting presence that makes people feel instantly at home. Guided by the principles of The Answer Model, she combines mindfulness with self-discovery, gently supporting individuals on their paths to personal growth. Stacy’s natural talent for connection brings comfort and ease, whether with a new acquaintance or a long-time client.
Experienced in group and family dynamics, Stacy excels at fostering spaces where open communication and connection flourish. Her skill in navigating group interactions makes her a trusted guide in building harmonious relationships in both personal and professional settings. A passionate advocate for healthy living, Stacy also infuses her love for nourishing food into her work, creating family-style meals that inspire connection, nourishment, and a sense of belonging.
Luna is a transformative facilitator and holistic coach renowned for her expertise in emotional mastery and personal breakthrough. Certified in systemic and family constellation work, she specializes in guiding individuals, couples, and groups to shatter limiting patterns and rediscover their authentic power.
With her extraordinary depth of insight and compassionate approach, Luna creates a profound healing space where clients courageously confront life’s deepest truths. Her method empowers individuals to dissolve destructive patterns, uncovering their true purpose and reconnecting with their most authentic self. Clients emerge from her sessions transformed—calm, empowered, and aligned with their genuine potential, ready to build meaningful connections and live with unprecedented clarity and grace.
Luna’s work transcends traditional coaching, offering a revolutionary pathway to emotional freedom and personal authenticity.
Ali is a fierce and dedicated mental health and addiction recovery practitioner who guides clients through profound journeys of self-discovery and healing. With over a decade of apprenticeship under her father, founder of The Answer Model, she brings a unique blend of compassion, tough love, and powerful techniques to help clients break free from the cycle of biochemical addiction. Known for her ability to deliver the truth with unwavering clarity, Ali empowers clients to confront and overcome the patterns that hold them back.
Ali facilitates transformative experiences for individuals, couples, and groups, exploring old traumas and the residual energy stored in the body. Through her fearless guidance, she helps clients uncover hidden emotions and catalyze real change. Having faced her own fears and traumas, Ali approaches each client with empathy and conviction, challenging them to connect with their highest selves and move toward lasting freedom, personal growth, and inner harmony.
Originally from British Columbia, Canada, Chelsye Caldwell has spent the past four years living in the vibrant community of Sayulita, Mexico. With over 20 years in the health and fitness industry as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, Chelsye brings a wealth of experience to her international online training business. Together with her husband, she has previously owned and operated three gyms, including a private training studio in Beverly Hills, California, and two gyms in Kamloops, BC.
Chelsye is dedicated to a balanced approach that encompasses strength training, yoga, cardiovascular fitness, breathwork, nutrition, emotional well-being, and spiritual healing. Her clients experience transformative growth, becoming not only physically stronger but also more resilient in every area of life. Chelsye is passionate about guiding others on their journey to becoming their best selves.
Let’s talk. One free conversation could change everything. You don’t have to do this alone—and you don’t have to stay where you are. Relief, recovery, and freedom are possible. We’ve seen it happen for hundreds of people just like you.
Schedule a call today and let’s start your journey back to yourself.