Who We Are
Our Philosophy and Approach
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy and successful life. At Agua Dulcé our committed and compassionate staff are eager to work beside you to help you discover a life you may have previously never thought possible. Our holistic program will give you the opportunity to work on those issues that have been holding you back and provide you with the skills you will need to successfully work through the challenges of life as they arise over time and experience true healing.
Our Staff
Medical Director
Dr. Fran Moore
Medical Director of Cottonwood de Tucson and Agua Dulcé
MD
Since 1993, Dr. Fran Moore has always focused on patient care utilizing a holistic approach. Dr, Moore believes extended care for women needs to incorporate a variety of physical, psychological and experiential therapies that will help guide you down your path toward wellness.
Senior Counselor
Elaine Hixson, LPC
MC, LPC, NCC
Elaine is passionate about helping others and has been fortunate to work with so many talented, creative and resilient people over the years. She strives to help clients to explore the discrepancies between their stated values and their actions, which are oftentimes affected by life experiences and/or genetic predispositions. Encouraging client’s to focus on personal strengths is critical and Elaine is constantly amazed at how creative and resilient people are.
Primary Counselor
Sarah Lind
MA
Employee since 2006
Dietician
Lisa MacDonald
MPH, RD
Lisa attended University of Arizona where she studied Nutrition Science and Dietetics. Her Master’s Degree is in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Minnesota. Lisa is a Registered Dietitian with expertise in nutrition education, weight management and eating disorders. Lisa is committed to scientific integrity and the “non-diet” approach to weight management.
Lisa’s approach to nutrition provides a framework for individuals who have struggled to meet and maintain their weight management goals to rediscover their innate wisdom about food and eating. Lisa encourages connecting with the body and making informed food decisions as processes leading to a healthy relationship with food and body.
Vice President of Clinical Services
Kim Sines
MFA, LISAC
Employee since 1995
