Our Team

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We are stronger Together

Michael Bezouska DO, MS

Michael Bezouska DO, MS

Director

Dr. Michael Bezouska has been working in healthcare for 27 years. He spent 20 years as a medical officer in the US Navy. During his naval career, he worked as a ship’s doctor, undertook two deployments to the Middle East, conducted medical clinics in Peru and the Philippines, and completed overseas tours in Japan and Guam. His academic achievements include a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Midwestern University, a Master of Science in Toxicology from the University of California Irvine, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Benedictine University. Dr. Bezouska's residency training at UC Irvine Medical Center specialized in worker injuries, employee health and wellness, and worker compensation case management.‍

Saori Bezouska, PhD

Saori Bezouska, PhD

Executive Director

Dr. S. Bezouska brings professional background in clinical/organizational psychology and teaching in the US and Japan. Upon moving to San Diego, she returned to graduate school in clinical psychology and completed training at a community mental health clinic and a juvenile detention center. As a postdoc clinician, she worked in private practice to gain further clinical experience. She also had the opportunity to do group fieldwork with non-profits in Peru and Ghana. Today, Dr. Bezouska is focused on building a shared community to provide supportive and nurturing residential homes in the midst of the affordable housing crisis in the US. She is passionate about helping people realize their inner strength to heal and grow toward their full potential.

Tara Place Team

Tara Place Team

Tara Place Team

We are here to provide a safe home and environment for people who are struggling for housing and/or recovery assistance. Please don't hesitate to contact us for more information!

Ms. Cocoa

Ms. Cocoa

Volunteer

She is passionate about helping people and enjoys making people happy.

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