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Doctor Bendeck is a General Practitioner as well as a Family and an Emergency Doctor. He has been working in Gibraltar and in Andalucía since 2014.

In his career, he has worked for ‘Doctors Without Borders’ (Médicos Sin Fronters-MSF) in some twenty countries. He mentions this because of the way that this organisation’s values with patients, has marked his way of working, as someone with a genuine humanitarian commitment.

He will thus be attending you personally and regularly at Satori as I will go and hold his clinics there. He will thus get to know you personally, and you can work together in a more personal manner.

Dr Bendeck purpose is to make you feel personally cared for.

I did part of my training as a psychiatrist at Zucker Hillside Hospital in New York, where I participated in several research studies on first episodes of schizophrenia. I liked the American experience so much that I decided to take the necessary exams to validate my medical degree in the United States, which I did.

I finally established my residence in my homeland and have been living on the Costa del Sol since 2016, where I practice as an adult, adolescent and child psychiatrist. For a few years I was combining work in the public and private sector, but since May 2022 I decided to dedicate myself completely to the private sector, which allows me more freedom to train and dedicate myself to my passion, as I love my job.

I continue to train and study to keep up to date, because when you study what you love, studying is effortless.

The most recent training courses I have completed are the master’s degree in Legal and Forensic Psychiatry at the Complutense University of Madrid, the master’s degree in Medical Management and Direction at the University of Barcelona, and the expert in child and adolescent psychiatry, which is a postgraduate course at the University of Barcelona.

I have national and international publications on various topics, and I have participated as a lecturer in many courses and activities for psychiatry and psychology residents, medical students and fellow psychiatrists. For more details, please see my full CV on the left.

On the other hand, I am part of the following scientific communities: I am treasurer and member of GETBA (Study Group of Bipolar Disorder in Andalusia), member of SEPL (Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry), and member of ASEPP (Spanish Association of Private Psychiatry). I actively participate in all of them.

Louise is a Certified Drug And Alcohol Addiction Counsellor (Practitioner Member of AP; ICADC; MBACP).

She has studied at The Westminster Pastoral Foundation (WPF); The Metanoia Institute; Bath University; and London South Bank University (LSBU)..

Louise has a MSc. In Addiction Psychology And Counselling with Distinction (LSBU); a qualification in Interpersonal Group Therapy (Action On Addiction); and a certificate in Schema Therapy (The Institute Of Schema Therapy, London).

Louise’s practice is trauma-informed and she is currently working towards certification as an EMDR therapist.
She has worked in addiction treatment centres since 2009, both in Spain and the UK.

Louise is passionate about supporting others to develop connection and mean in their lives.

A fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a background in Coaching Psychology and over 10 years of experience working with people with diverse needs. A pre-accreditated member of the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy and an accredited member of the Association for Coaching. Compassionate listener, empathic, self-motivated, creative, honest and resilient individual with an array of transferable skills. Seeking new opportunities where I can utilize my skillset in the delivery of mental health care treatment services.

As an Integrative Therapist, she has experience working with individuals and groups presenting with a diversity of mental health difficulties. Her training provides her with a variety of theoretical frameworks that allow her to tailor her work to meet the needs of each client; including but not limited to Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Internal Family Systems, Choice Theory, Coaching and Mindfulness. She provides a safe, authentic therapeutic space to support clients in finding healthy ways of coping with emotional, personal, social, and psychological difficulties.

I am a CBT therapist with extensive experience from work in addiction, crime and mental illness since the year 2000. I have worked both in social services, correctional services, addiction treatment and as a therapist in treatment homes. With my own experience with the disease of addiction, I am today a recovering alcoholic and as part of Satori’s team I offer both group and individual treatment.

With great humility and heart, is my foundation in CBT – cognitive behavioural therapy and the 12-step program.
I have a background in behavioural science university degree, training in ACT-acceptance and commitment theory, MI-motivational interviewing, supervisor training and NADA-acupuncture. For the past 11 years, I have worked as Operations Manager within private addiction treatment for adults and in family home care for children and young people.

I feel extremely grateful to be part of the team at Satori Recovery, which exudes care, professionalism and has a collective solid experience. With elements of spirituality, and a wonderful environment, Satori is a safe place for recovery.

A traumatologist and orthopedic surgeon based in Madrid with nearly 30 years of experience. Throughout his extensive career, he has specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of knee joint pathologies, shoulder joint conditions, sports injuries, ankle disorders, knee joint prosthetics, robotic surgery, and knee trauma.

Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Navarra, specializing in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology at the same institution. Additionally, he earned a doctorate in Medicine and Surgery. Based on the MIR rankings, he was recognized as the resident with the best resume in Spain across all specialties.

Later, he pursued advanced training in shoulder surgery in California and completed internships at ten hospitals in the UK and the USA, including the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, as well as the universities of Miami, Oxford, and Cambridge.

Throughout his professional career, he has served as a medical consultant for various clinics and centers, as well as for professional teams such as the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA), Cleveland Browns (NFL), and Cleveland Indians (baseball). Additionally, he has worked as a trauma consultant for several football teams, including Atlético Madrid, Getafe, and Real Zaragoza, and has collaborated with Spanish federations for gymnastics, judo, and karate.

**Experience**  

- Director of Rights, Partnerships, and Colors at Olympia Quironsalud.  

- Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology residency through MIR (rank 80) at the University Clinic of Navarra, Pamplona.  

- Clinical Fellow at the Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, University Clinic of Navarra, Pamplona.  

- Clinical Fellow at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland.  

- Assistant Traumatologist at the Dexeus University Institute (ICATME), Barcelona.  

- Assistant Traumatologist at the Galicia Institute of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine (IGACOTDE), Hospital Santa Teresa, La Coruña.  

- Specialist in Traumatology at CEMTRO Clinic, Madrid.  

- Head of the Knee Department at FREMAP Hospital, Majadahonda.

CLINICAL ROTATIONS ABROAD

- University of Miami. Jackson Memorial Hospital. Florida, USA. 5 months  

- Kleinert Institute of Hand Surgery. Louisville, Kentucky, USA. 1 month  

- John Radcliffe Hospital. Oxford, England. 3 weeks  

- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. Oxford, England. 3 weeks  

- Mayo Clinic. Rochester, Minnesota, USA. 3 weeks  

- O'Connor Hospital. San Jose, California, USA. 3 weeks  

- Wellington Hospital. London, England. 1 week  

- Princess Grace Hospital. London, England. 1 week  

- Addenbrooke's Hospital. Cambridge, England. 2 weeks  

- BUPA Cambridge Lee Hospital. Cambridge, England. 2 weeks  

- Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Cleveland, Ohio, USA. 2.5 years  

- 2002. WPOA Scholarship (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore). 4 weeks  

- Orthopaedic Institute of Southern California, USA. 4 weeks

Qualification

- Higher education in medicine and surgery. University of Navarra  

- Doctor of Medicine. University of Navarra  

- Specialist in orthopedic surgery and traumatology. University of Navarra Clinic, clinical fellowship in sports medicine. Cleveland Clinic Foundation  

- Clinical fellowship in foot and ankle surgery. Cleveland Clinic Foundation  

- Diploma in English from the School of Official Languages. A Coruña  

- ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates)

Memberships

- AEA (Spanish Arthroscopy Association)  

- SEROD (Spanish Society for Knee Problems)  

- SECOT (Spanish Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology)  

- ESSKA (European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy) – International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopedic Sports (ISAKOS)  

- WARTHOG Orthopedic Society  

- MAGELLAN Orthopedic Society – SOMACOT (Madrid Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology)  

- Fellows Society of the Barry de la Maza Foundation

Other Achievements

- Former board member of SEROD (Spanish Society for Knee Problems)  

- Former board member of AEA (Spanish Arthroscopy Association)  

- Former editor of the journal *Cuadernos de Arthroscocoy* (AEA)  

- President of the AEA-SEROD Joint Congress 2015, Madrid  

- Member of the Arthroscopy Committee of ESSKA (European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy)  

- Member of the ESSKA Research Group on Knee Collateral Ligaments  

- Honorary member of the Argentine Arthroscopy Association  

- Patron of the Maria Pagés Foundation and Choreographic Center

Dr. Roberto Franco Carlo Mella

Medical Group Coordinator & Physician at Satori Recovery

Dr. Roberto Mella brings over 20 years of diverse and extensive medical experience to Satori Recovery. Born in Brussels and multilingual in English, German, Spanish, Italian, and French, he is a seasoned medical professional with a truly global perspective. His career spans military and civilian medicine, from serving as a naval doctor for the German Navy to practicing as an anesthesiologist and emergency response physician in leading medical institutions across Europe.

Dr. Mella’s expertise is complemented by his entrepreneurial ventures, including founding medical service and consulting enterprises such as the German Dream Team. His specialized training includes anesthesiology, hyperbaric and diving medicine, osteopathy, and medical quality management. His passion for holistic care makes him an exceptional guide for Satori’s mission to provide transformative recovery experiences.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Mella's personal journey reflects a deep commitment to growth and learning. As a mentor, teacher, and advocate for lifelong education, he combines clinical expertise with empathetic leadership, embodying the values of excellence and compassion central to Satori Recovery.

Doctor of Medicine with Bachelor's Degree in Physiology with added training in Psychiatry in the UK; to Associate Specialist level in Psychiatry for both Child and Adolescent,  as well as Adult Mental Health. Postgraduate  certificate in Education with Coaching and teaching qualification.

Dr Angelina is an  experienced Psychiatrist with 20+ Years in Mental Health with adults and  

children, specializing in PTSD and trauma related personality disorders. Exceptionally apt  

to Psychotherapy methods achieving proven results with her individual approach of a

Holistic Mental Health Care. 20 years of cross-cultural experience from living  

all over Central and Eastern Europe, as well as, in New Zealand and the UK.

*Bachelor of Medicine, University of Malaga, Spain.

*Specialist, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Torrecardenas, Almeria. Spain.

*Follow-up, University Hospital Virgen de la Victoria, Malaga, Spain.

*Follow-up, University Hospital Ramon y Cajal, Madrid, Spain.

*Master of Cliniсal Ophthalmology, University CEU-Cardenal Herrera.

Areas of special interest and dedication in daily clinical practice:

-Cataract surgery (monofocal, toric, premium multifocal lenses)

-Strabismus surgery (adults and children)

-Amblyopia ("lazy eye")

-Pterygium surgery ("nail" or "palm")

Diseases treated

-Amblyopia

-Central serous choroidopathy

-Pterygium

-Macular edema

-Strabismus

-Keratoconus

-Dry eye syndrome

-Dropped eyelids

-Corneal trauma

-Glaucoma

-Diabetic retinopathy

-Myopia

-Macular epiretinal membrane

-Astigmatism

-Macular degeneration spots

-Entropion

-Retinal detachment

-Corneal diseases

-Clogged nasolacrimal duct

-Presbyopia (eye strain)

-Uveitis

-Myodesopsia (floaters)

-Conjunctivitis

-Blepharitis

-Farsightedness

-Age-related macular degeneration

Education:

• Graduate in Dentistry, Alfonso X El Sabio University. Madrid, 2006

• Master in Oral Implantology and Implant-Supported Prosthetics, Alfonso X El Sabio University, Madrid, 2009

• Specialist in Zygomatic Implants and Oral Buttresses: University of Murcia, 2018

• Master in Maxillofacial Surgery: Facop University, Brazil, 2021

• Master in Oral Surgery: University of Salamanca, 2021

• PG Certificate in Oral Surgery:

• University of Ulster. United Kingdom, 2022

• Master in Oral Medicine: Cardenal Herrera University, Valencia, 2021

• Facial Fillers and Botox Management Course: Amabilis Academy. Oslo, Norway.


Experience:


• Resident Professor of the Master of Implantology at Vitaldent, 2014-2015;

• Professor of the Master of Implantology Surgery, Prosthetics and Peri-implantology (UAX), 2013-2021;

• Professor at the Alfonso X El Sabio University (Integrated Adult Clinic), 2013-

2014;

• Surgeon at Dental Company Clinics in Ciempozuelos, Socuéllamos, 2017-2021;

• Surgeon and Oral Rehabilitator at Tannfeen, Sarpsborg, Porsgrunn, Lillestrom,

2021-2023;

• Surgeon and Rehabilitator at Oral Care, Rahel

Tannlege, Tannlege Simonsen Oslo, Norway, 2021-2023;

• Surgeon at Dental Company Valdepeñas, 2021-present

• Chief Dentist at the clinic Facialia, Surgeon and Rehabilitator at Dental Clinics

Lluch, La Reina - present.