Elaine Atkinson founded Ocean Hills in 2019.

Now 19 years into her recovery from alcoholism, the former Aucklander decided it was time to follow her mission of helping people out of addiction and set up her dream business.

She left a highly successful corporate career behind and went on to open the doors of Ocean Hills, a private rehab facility in Napier.

Elaine is hands-on in all aspects of the business and is heavily involved pre-admissions, working in close partnership with the clinical team.

She is the heart of Ocean Hills and is deeply committed to every client's recovery. An intimate understanding of the disease of addiction has shaped her empathy and compassion for all people suffering from substance use disorder, including their families.