Rich Lorton, M.A.

Rich is the founder & Director of his own mentoring agency and is a consultant for the Artemis Center.  Rich has actively and professionally been involved in exercise, psychology, and overall well being for over 20 years.  Rich’s knowledge and experience stems from competing in athletics, coaching several sports, personal training, massage therapy, working in youth day programs, and community programs.  Rich has had the opportunity to work with individuals ranging from youth through adulthood throughout Northern, Central, and Southern California.  Through these encounters, Rich has supported the growth and development of individuals coping with physical pain, social and emotional adjustment, and the understanding of health, exercise, and nutrition.  Motivation and encouragement is the key to Rich’s success with his clients, and believing that they too can also strive for a more active and healthy well being.  In his free time Rich participates in Triathalon Events & Dragon Boat Racing. Rich Lorton is currently pursuing his doctoral degree in Sports & Exercise Psychology

Veronica (Rahni) Davies M.S., MFTI

Rahni is a registered Marriage and Family therapist Intern. She graduated in 2008 with a Masters degree in Marital and Family Therapy. She has a Bachelors Degree in Human Services with a minor in Sociology.  Rahni has been involved with Bereavement Therapy and end of life issues for over 7 years.   Rahni has been a featured speaker on the topic of grief and how to help families cope while experiencing the terminal illness of a child at the Brain Tumor Awareness Foundation, Beach Cities Health District, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Torrance Memorial Hospital.  Rahni gained experienced working with couples, families and individuals, adults, children and teens at a counseling center for transition and loss.  Rahni also spent her graduate year working at a community based mental health agency.  Rahni’s other interest include working with parenting issues, women’s issues and creative arts therapy.

Linus Pup

Linus is a 3 year old pure bred Yorkshire Terrier and therapy dog at the Artemis Center.  Linus has been a therapy dog at the Artemis Center since he was about 2 months old.  At the Artemis Center, Linus has gained experience working with young children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.  Linus specializes in helping follks to feel safe, welcomed and loved in the therapeutic setting.  He is also quite skilled in consoling those going through especially tough issues such as grief and loss.  Linus pup and his two pups, Lilly & Oliver are available upon request.

Lilly & Oliver were sired by Linus and born Sept. 21, 2010.  Lilly is the sweet little runt of the litter.  She is calm, quiet and loves a belly rub.  Oliver is a cute, cuddly, curious Yorkie.  When he is not running & pouncing he is usually getting into trouble!  Oliver is such a cutie that no one can ever really get mad.  Oliver and Lilly are available upon request.