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- Warriors Heart is an addiction and PTSD treatment center for active military, veterans, and first responders. Contact us today at (844) 448-2567.

Who’s the biggest foe: COVID or Addiction?

COVID-19 with the “Delta” variant, along with the newest variant “Omicron,” has inflicted devastation on public health around the world; disrupting all aspects of life globally. As the unknown future of this ever-mutating virus continues, a largely unmasked nation walks the line of a “new normal;” celebrating the return to near-ordinary life with children returning…

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Warriors Heart is an addiction and PTSD treatment center for active military, veterans, and first responders. Contact us today at (844) 448-2567.

Medication Assisted Treatment For Opioid Addiction: A New Perspective

When Americans are asked to recognize U.S. service members, law enforcement and first responders, the feelings of reverence honoring those men and women are of unity and appreciation. The recognition that these heroes sacrifice their safeties in daily battles is generally met with gratitude and celebration. But these heroes are fighting even after their life…

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Strength in Support: How Law Enforcement Officers Face Addiction and PTSD

Strength in Support: How Law Enforcement Officers Face Addiction and PTSD

Law enforcement officers, and other members of the first responder community, have a mission to protect and serve the lives of those who are placed in harm’s way. The immeasurable pressure to remain composed and diplomatic in moments of extreme stress can be too difficult for the average person to bear. Law enforcement is a…

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Warriors Heart is an addiction and PTSD treatment center for active military, veterans, and first responders. Contact us today at (844) 448-2567.

Caring for Our Caregivers during Isolation

Working within high stress environments is familiar for first responders, law enforcement, emergency room and intensive care staff. Frontline workers have been trained to maintain a level of composure while performing complicated procedures like gunshot wounds, heart attacks, and patients coding. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced a new challenge to this group of professionals; a chronic…

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Jiu-jitsu Is More Than What It Appears

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu developed from the work of two brothers named Carlos and Helio Gracie who learned the techniques from a Japanese man named Mitsuyo Maeda who migrated to Brazil around 1917. Jiu-jitsu is not what it appears. When people learn that I study Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a common response I get is, “Oh you do MMA.”  They think of me as a fighter in a cage or ring. This is a narrow perception of…

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STAYING AFLOAT IN A SEA OF UNCERTAINTY

By Dr. Rick Boone Clinical Director, Warriors Heart As the constantly-evolving news of the Covid-19 pandemic sweeps across the nation and covers our world with apprehension and conflicting points of view, we at Warriors Heart are taking a thoughtful, balanced approach in an effort to protect ourselves and our clients from careless exposure to illness…

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Through Their Eyes

My Why

Mercedes Riveros

My Why: Mercedes Riveros

Mercedes Riveros Massage Therapist Mercedes Riveros was born and raised in Peru, moved to Connecticut in 2001 and them to Texas in December 2021. She began her career as a Massage Therapist in 2016 when she graduated from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy. She currently resides in Bandera with her husband Robert. She enjoys…

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Mark Kozak

My Why: Mark Kozak

Mark Kozak Maintenance Meet Mark Kozak. Though he calls Texas home now, his roots are deeply planted in the rugged terrains of Alaska. Born and raised in a true Bush lifestyle. His professional journey is as diverse as they come, stretching from roles in the U.S. Army to expertise in CNC machining. Wherever he finds…

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Kayla Davis

My Why: Kayla Davis

Kayla Davis CR My name is Kayla Davis i was raised in Bandera Tx born in Victoria Tx. I’ve been in recovery for about three years now i also have experience with PTSD throughout my family. I’m 23 years old an a mama of 3 beautiful babies My Why  My reason is because I love…

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Susan Crusan

My Why: Susan Crusan

Susan Crusan RN Sarah was born and raised in rural Pennsylvania. She completed her AD in Nursing at Mount Aloysius College but not before her now husband proposed then promptly surprising her by joining the AirForce. He knew she would have opposed the idea, even though it was likely the best thing that happened to…

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Gina Syslo

My Why: Gina Syslo

Gina Syslo Med Tech I was born and raised in Santa Barbara, CA, I have a daughter and a granddaughter they both live in Los Angeles, CA. I got interested in the medical field many years ago and started out with Sansum Medical Clinic as a Lab Clerk Typist data entry for 1 year, then…

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Gary Weger

My Why: Gary Weger

Gary Weger CR Gary is a NATIVE TEXAN !!! Gary likes History; from The American Revolutionary War through our Civil War (War of The States) and up to present day. Gary enjoys Nature, Hiking, Art and Animals and not necessarily in that order. 😉 Gary is an Army Veteran and earned the rank of E5…

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Russell Anthony

My Why: Russell Anthony

Russell Anthony Safety Officer Russell was born in San Antonio, TX. He grew up in Lakehills, where he spent his childhood years swimming in Medina Lake and running through the woods by his home. Russell graduated from Bandera High School in 2006. He has worked in various positions over the years, performing such tasks as…

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Jessica Powell

My Why: Jessica Powell

Jessica Powell RN Nurse Jessica was born and raised in New Hampshire but has lived in Virginia for over 30 years. She is married to her husband Robert and has 2 sons, Jacob 23 and Robert 18. Jessica graduated from nursing school in 2005 and later obtained her BSN from WGU. She has had many…

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