Recovery in Motion

02/20/2026

💵 Billing Specialist, CAROL "Show Me The Money" HARLES is this week's featured Motion Maker. 🥳 Carol's efforts are essential to keeping our facility operating smoothly and we couldn’t keep the lights on without her. ❤️ Carol works off-site and many people aren't familiar with the enormous contribution she makes. Learn more about Carol Harles here 👇👇👇

Q. What drew you to this line of work?

A. I’ve always been drawn to work that combines organization, accuracy, and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes. Billing appealed to me because it sits at the intersection of numbers, problem‑solving, and customer service.

Q. What’s a small moment on the job that reminds you why you do what you do?

A. A small moment that always reminds me why I do what I do is when everything in the billing finally lines up when the numbers match, the accounts reconcile, and month‑end closes without any surprises. It might seem simple, but there’s something incredibly satisfying about catching all the details and watching everything click into place.

Q. How would your coworkers describe your working style in three words?

A. Bubbly, Energetic and Positive 👍

Q. What’s a professional skill you’ve gained here that you’re proud of?

A. One professional skill I’ve really gained here and that I’m proud of is my eagerness to learn. Being in this role has pushed me to grow, ask questions, and take on new challenges without hesitation. I’ve become much more confident in learning new systems, understanding processes, and improving the way I work.

Q. What helps you stay positive during challenging days?

A. What keeps me positive is reminding myself that challenges are temporary and I’m capable of working through them. A good attitude makes a big difference.

Q. If your job came with a warning label, what would it say?

A. Warning: Approaches billing errors like a detective on caffeine 😳

02/17/2026

There are new CMA meetings in the area. Crystal M**h Anonymous
Recovery is possible!!

02/16/2026

02/13/2026

🔦Staff Manager, Amanda Wieman, grabs the spotlight in this week's episode of THE MOTION MAKERS - a behind-the-scenes look at the people who make it happen at Recovery in Motion.🏃‍♀️‍➡️

Q. What’s your role at Recovery in Motion, and what’s your favorite part of what you do?

A. I’m officially the Staff Manager at Recovery in Motion—but since I’m the only one, I just call myself the manager. I show up for this place with pride (and a lot of tea), doing whatever it takes to support our staff and clients.

My favorite part of the job is connecting with our clients and watching their transformation. Sharing my recovery journey with them is an honor—it builds hope, trust, and real human connection. Seeing someone realize their worth is what keeps me showing up every day with purpose.

Q. What’s one thing about your job that might surprise people?

A. Fun fact: I’m known as “the bulldog” at work—if something needs to get done, I’m on it. Nothing is beneath me when it comes to supporting our staff and clients. Recovery work can be heavy, but what people don’t always see is the joy, the laughter, and the deep human connection here. Even on tough days, there’s so much hope and beauty in what we do. No two days are the same, and I learn something new every single day. This job isn’t just work to me—it’s purpose, growth, and connection.

Q. What’s a fun or unexpected fact about you?

A. I have two Master’s degrees—Healthcare Administration and Human Resources. I earned them long before addiction took me down some dark paths, including federal prison. But I wouldn’t change my journey. It shaped who I am, and now I’m coming up on 5 years sober. Today I get to use my education and my lived experience. The real impact comes from the honest conversations I can have with clients—because that’s something no degree can teach.

Q. How do you like to spend your time when you’re off the clock?

A. I love spending time with my almost one-year-old baby. We’re happiest when we’re outside with our two dogs, exploring the fresh air together. My husband and I enjoy taking in nature—whether it’s walking along the lake or finding a new place to hike as a family. I’m also a bit of a homebody at heart, so when we’re not out adventuring, you can usually find me relaxing with a good TV show or movie. It’s the perfect balance of family fun, nature, and cozy downtime.

Q. What’s your go-to snack or drink during the workday?

A. Pink Sugar Free Wild Berries RedBull or PeachRazz Bubblr with a Snickers 😳

Q. If your coworkers had to describe you using one word or emoji, what would it be?

A. Relentless Emoji: 🐾 Because I don’t quit, I lead with heart, and I'll do anything needed to support the team and clients — with compassion, grit, and purpose!

02/12/2026

Big thanks to Caleb Rosenkranz, Nelson Wright, Brandon Thornburg, Kelly Ostlund, Oscar Cease for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

02/06/2026

We are starting a new weekly series, 'The Motion Makers,' to highlight all of our extraordinary employees and give you a fun, inside look at who they are and what they do behind the scenes. You'll see individuals from all areas of the organization, but we are starting with our beloved, Jenna Blanchard, Owner, and Director of Clinical Services. For anyone familiar with Recovery in Motion, you already know that Jenna basically runs the show.😉 Thank you, Jenna, for being a good sport and starting this off!

Q. What’s your role and how long have you been with Recovery in Motion?
A. My official role is Director of Clinical Services; however, I do a little bit of everything. I've been with Recovery in Motion since before Recovery in Motion existed. 🙂

Q. What’s a small thing that instantly makes your day better?
A. Any interaction with a client - they'll never know the impact even just their presence has on my days!

Q. Coffee order or snack you can’t live without?
A. RedBull & Snickers

Q. What do you enjoy most about your job?
A. I seriously enjoy everything - the good, the bad, the ugly. Every aspect plays a role in the overall organization. Every good time brings joy, and every bad time brings an opportunity to grow, learn, and a better appreciation to the good times!

Q. One fun fact about you most people don’t know
A. I've never read a book for pleasure.

Q. If your coworkers had a theme song for you, what would it be?
A. "ROAR" by Katy Perry.

Q. What’s your go-to way to unwind after work?
A. Clean the house (seriously!) Things may be chaotic, but cleanliness and order make me feel more at peace.

Q. One word to describe your work style?
A. Dynamic

Q. Favorite TV show or movie you never get tired of?
A. Greys Anatomy

Q. What keeps you moving at Recovery in Motion?
A. Honestly? I don’t think I could stop moving even if I tried.
I’m driven by this constant fire to grow, learn, and keep pushing forward. Every day here gives me a chance to make an impact on someone’s life — and that’s something I’ll never get tired of. I show up because I want to leave a forever‑mark. Not just in the work I do, but in the people I meet, the moments I help shape, and the hope I get to share. I’m here to keep learning. Keep improving. Keep lifting others up. Giving up simply isn’t an option — not when there’s so much good to create and so many people to show up for. Recovery in Motion keeps me moving because making a difference isn’t just something I do…It’s who I am. 💙

01/30/2026

Celebrating our 2nd year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

01/30/2026

Huge congrats to our newest rockstars: Caleb Rosenkranz, Nelson Wright, Brandon Thornburg, Kelly Ostlund, Oscar Cease - drop a comment and say hi! 💎 Caleb Rosenkranz Nelson Wright Brandon Thornburg Kelly Ostlund Oscar Cease

01/29/2026

Today, January 28th, marks the 40-year commemoration of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. Students in the 1980s witnessed the event live in classrooms equipped with televisions brought in specifically for the historic launch. The catastrophe remains vivid in many people's memories, despite occurring 40 years ago. 😢

01/24/2026

Big thanks to Caleb Rosenkranz, Nelson Wright, Brandon Thornburg, Kelly Ostlund, Oscar Cease

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!