Orlando Recovery Center Drug and Alcohol Rehab

Meet the Team

Dr. Timothy Huckaby, Medical Director (MD)

Dr. Timothy Huckaby, medical director for Orlando Recovery Center Drug and Alcohol Rehab, is a clinical expert, and a triple board-certified physician in pain medicine, addiction medicine and anesthesiology. A graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Dr. Huckaby completed his residency in anesthesiology at LSU and received additional training at Brigham and Women’s, Harvard Medical School, prior to completing his addiction medicine fellowship at the University of Florida. Dr. Huckaby serves as the president of the Florida Society of Addiction Medicine and has been the chairman of committees for the International Doctors of Alcoholics Anonymous. Dr. Huckaby has spent his career helping people in times of crisis, providing both expert care and compassion. He is passionate in his belief that addictions are treatable diseases and that as addiction experts we must carry this message to all patients and all physicians, and lead the way with continued innovations that make real differences in patients’ lives.

Jeffrey Weinheimer, Associate Medical Director (MPH, DO)

For over a decade, Dr. Jeffrey Weinheimer has forged an impactful career in the public health field. A University of Alabama graduate, Dr. Weinheimer served in a diverse range of roles including chief resident during his hospital-based residency and lead investigator while obtaining a Master’s of Public Health in Epidemiology, before becoming the medical director of Orlando Recovery Center. He also recently completed a Fellowship of Integrative Medicine, further improving his ability to provide whole-person, comprehensive treatments for substance use and co-occurring disorders. As medical director of Orlando Recovery Center, Dr. Weinheimer oversees every aspect of client care. This includes forming direct relationships with clients and their care plans, using his clinical experience and support to facilitate the most effective, personalized treatment possible. He is key to all managerial leadership, medical decision-making and medical education at the center. Dr. Weinheimer also provides direct support and guidance to all medical staff at Orlando Recovery Center.

Vicki Garner, Executive Director (LMHC)

Vicki Garner is a licensed mental health counselor with over 25 years’ experience as an executive in the behavioral health field. She has worked as both an Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer for large organizations serving the people of Central Florida. She has developed and implemented multiple innovative programs throughout her career, including Assertive Community Treatment, the Central Receiving Center of Orange County, a First Episode Psychosis Program, Children’s Community Action Teams and Family Intervention Teams. Vicki is a strong advocate for access to treatment for people with substance use disorders and mental illness. She has testified before the Florida legislature for funding for programs and access to care. She has presented both nationally and in Florida on a variety of topics, including specialized case management, Orlando’s Pulse tragedy response and the interoperability of electronic medical records in behavioral health. Vicki has degrees from both Indiana University and Nova Southeastern University. She is a native Hoosier and longtime resident of Orlando.

Samyra Boney, Clinical Director (LMHC)

With over 20 years of clinical management experience in behavioral health and co-occurring disorders, Samyra Boney is a goal-oriented leader with a proven ability to coach and motivate teams. Samyra attended Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and obtained a master’s degree in Psychology and Counseling from Troy University. Samyra’s focus areas include ADHD, behavioral disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma disorders, bipolar disorder, OCD and schizophrenia spectrum disorder. She is certified in EMDR therapy, the Community Resiliency Model and trauma-informed care. Samyra is a member of the Critical Incident Team and FEMA Crisis Response Team for Orange County. She is a 30-year active veteran, in which she supported humanitarian missions.