PRIMARY CARE AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
Lisa Ann Riggs MSN, PMHNP-BC, OWNER
Lisa Riggs is the owner of Aquarius Health and a board-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatry with extensive experience across a variety of settings to include forensic inpatient, outpatient, emergency and rehabilitation facilities.
Lisa is trained in the diagnosis and management of mental health conditions for adults and adolescents and practices a holistic approach to care. Lisa can provide medication management, including medication assisted treatment for substance use disorders, health maintenance education and therapy services.
Lisa graduated in 2006 with a Bachelors in nursing from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and in 2009 with a Master’s in nursing from New Mexico State University. Lisa is board certified in psychiatric mental health nursing and in the treatment of addictive disorders.
Lisa spent most of her life in major metro areas across the states but has come to treasure the rhythms of rural life and is currently living and working in Hibbing, MN. When she is not at the office Lisa’s hobbies include; the study of history, philosophy, the arts, ancient traditions for healing and spending as much time as possible in nature particularly near any body of water that allows sportfishing.
Elizabeth M. Maldonado, LGSW (She/They)
"Entering the therapy world can be scary and stressful, my goal is to make the process of healing as enjoyable as possible.
Life is hard, so I believe therapy doesn't have to be. Working to make positive changes in your life doesn't have to be full of fear and dread, we can work from a point of positivity, humor, and creativity to make a huge impact. During my career, I've strived to make dealing with the difficult as smooth and painless as possible. Empowerment and no-nonsense approach are my favorite places to begin to build. I enjoy working with clients on boundary setting, healthy communication, and building the life you've always wanted but have not been able to attain.
I have done additional training on trauma and its effects on the mind, body, and spirit. I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds but do have increased knowledge around the LGBTQ+ community and the needs within.
My personal goals are to change the stereotype of what a therapist is, my approach is my own and I find that it works well with creating an open dialogue and making really positive steps towards health and healing. I look forward to meeting new clients, and starting the journey towards growth!"
Collene Wheeler, LGSW
Collene Wheeler is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker.
She attended and graduated from The College of St. Scholastica with her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Master of Social Work.
She is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker. She has been working in the mental health field for the past nine years. She
works as an Outpatient Therapist and provides services in person. She provides diagnostic assessments and individual psychotherapy while developing a treatment plan tailored to the needs of each individual.
She focuses her practice on ages 10 and up. Collene is trained in EMDR and has extensive experience working with persons who have disabilities. She provides care addressing aspects of the whole person and is supportive of their chosen journey in healing. She has been working in the mental health field for the past nine years. Her experience in and out of the field has provided her with a grounded, down-to-earth approach to therapy.
She prides herself on being authentic and creating an understanding and relational environment for her clients.
Collene lives and has family and friends in the area. She is dedicated to developing services that benefit our communities. In her free time, Collene can be found refinishing furniture in the garage, digging in the garden, planning a trip, binging Netflix, or heading to the beach all while listening to her music
loudly.
Daniel Riggs, Business Manager
I was raised in northern Minnesota and retired from the federal government with 28 years of service.
I spent my career with the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons and retired as an Environmental & Safety Administrator.
During my career I’ve lived in several states giving me the opportunity to buy and sale real estate, both residential and investment. We also built and started two separate private room assisted living facilities. This experience ignited my passion for general business.
Prior to and Upon retiring, I assisted with establishing the legal filings for Lisa's private practice 2016.
AQUARIUS HEALTH SERVICES
Treatment Planning
Each individual enrolled in the program will create a treatment plan with a counselor. The treatment plan will be customized, compiled of goals and objectives based on an individual client’s needs and wants.
Psychological
Aquarius Health uses tests in the form of questionnaires, surveys, and other assessment tools to measure and observe a client’s behavior to arrive at a diagnosis and to guide treatment.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by a traumatic event—either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include but are not limited to: flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. We provide treatment in the form of teaching clients skills to address the symptoms, helping them think better about themselves, others, and the world; learning ways to cope if any symptoms arise again; and through cognitive and exposure therapy.
Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD/ADHD is categorized as a brain disorder presented by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. Treatment of this disorder can be in the form of individual cognitive and behavioral therapy to change negative thought patterns and enhance self-esteem, relaxation training and stress management to reduce anxiety and stress, and behavioral coaching to teach strategies for organizing tasks in an individual’s everyday life.
Anxiety Disorders
There are a variety of anxiety disorders, including: generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobia, social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, and panic disorder. We provide medication-assisted therapy as well as non-medication-assisted therapy for anxiety disorders. Treatment is tailored to the type of disorder the client is dealing with.
Depression
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Treatment of depression can be done with medications such as antidepressants, though cognitive behavioral therapy or interpersonal therapy that can help clients adjust to a crisis or other current difficulty and identify negative beliefs and behaviors and replace them with healthy, positive ones.
Comprehensive Substance Use Assessments
The comprehensive assessment is done with a therapist or a medication provider to establish a better understanding of the individual’s past and current substance use. The assessment screens for mental and physical health needs as well determining a diagnosis.
Medication-Assisted Treatment Program
Aquarius Health offers a medication-assisted treatment for alcohol and opioid addiction.
The medication options administered along with a tailored therapy plan at Aquarius Health is Suboxone, which is used to reduce withdrawal symptoms; decrease cravings; and prevent use of heroin, opioids, and alcohol. We have prescribing professionals on staff that understand addiction and can help with other medication-assisted recovery options.
Medication Therapy and Counseling
Medication therapy and counseling is a service or group of services that optimizes drug therapy with the intent of improved therapeutic outcomes.
Medication Management
Medication management is the monitoring of medications that a client takes to ensure that he or she is complying with a medication regimen, while also ensuring the client is avoiding potentially dangerous drug interactions and other complications.
Medical Cannabis Certification
Aquarius Health practitioners diagnose and certify patients which have one of the qualifying conditions prior to enrolling in the Minnesota medical cannabis program.
Telepsychiatry (Telemedicine)
Telepsychiatry describes the delivery of psychiatric assessment and care through telecommunications technology, usually videoconferencing.
Genetic Testing
Genetic testing opens the world of psychiatry to increased understanding about clients and the effectiveness of treatments. With genetic testing, providers can better understand the reasons, factors, and risks associated with individuals, including medication reactions, to better predict successful outcomes and basic concepts of genes and how they can influence our health and response toward particular treatments.
