Meet our LEADERS
Dedicated to the provision of the highest quality Recovery Coach services.
ORCA provides professional Recovery Coaches to those seeking to enhance and bolster their recovery experience. Coaches are trained to be a life altering resource to clients looking to live meaningful and purposeful lives.
All ORCA coaches have been trained to the most current and impactful educational and ethical standards.
Brian
McGrath
Brian is in long-term recovery and enjoys family, outdoor activities and animals. Brian is a life time learner.
Brian McGrath is a founder of Optimal Recovery Coaching Associates and has worked in all aspects of the recovery field for well over a decade. Brian has worked his way into to leadership roles. Before working in the recovery field Brian was a ticketed carpenter for over 25 years.
Brian is a member of CACCF has taken courses through Essential Impact to receive his Certified Leadership Coach credential and taken courses receiving a Certified Recovery Coach and Certified Addiction Counsellor. Brian enjoys research and is a lifelong learner.
Brian is in long-term recovery and enjoys family, outdoor activities and animals. Brian is married with adult children and grandkids.
Sam Lupton
Sam is a founder of Optimal Recovery Coaching Associates and believes everyone has the opportunity to lead a meaningful and purposeful life. Sam is a former Associate Director of the Lawyer’s Assistance Program of British Columbia, an organization dedicated to increasing well being in the legal profession. He is also a practicing lawyer with over 18 years experience in various leadership roles.
Sam is a Certified Recovery Coach and has expanded his knowledge and skills through several counselling and personal growth courses, including the VCC Foundational Counselling Skills Program. Sam has a wealth of experience in the recovery field.
Sam leads a busy and balanced life, and he is passionate about recovery through connection and community. Sam regularly volunteers with several non-profit organizations dedicated to improving the community and serves on the board of directors of the North Vancouver Football Club and its over 10,000 members. At home, he is busy with two active sons, an understanding partner and a less understanding dog.
Sam believes everyone should have the opportunity to lead a meaningful and purposeful life.
