About Radix Recovery

Dr. Courtney Brennaman, PHD received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia and her Master’s of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Georgia State University, where she also obtained her national certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). She moved to Iowa City, Iowa and worked for two years in an outpatient substance use clinic prior to starting her doctoral degree. Prior to completing her doctorate, she completed an APA-accredited internship residency at Nebraska Medicine through the Nebraska Internship Consortium in Professional Psychology and defended her dissertation focusing on the impacts of stress and physical activity on pain. She received her Doctorate of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology from the University of Iowa and completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Health and Rehabilitation Psychology at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She currently works as a licensed psychologist and independent contractor in the Cedar Rapids area. Her passion for helping others derives from her own experience, seeing her father attend chemical dependency treatment and seeing him change his life, which ultimately changed her life. She believes that surrounding yourself with quality people, programming, and community can have a positive, ever-lasting impact on people’s lives, and that is the goal for Radix Recovery.

Rachel Fry, RN, began her career as an emergency and psychiatric nurse and has become a seasoned healthcare leader with more than 30 years of experience in nursing, behavioral health, hospice, senior living, and large-scale healthcare and business operations. She currently serves as Director of Nursing at Radix Recovery, where she oversees the Alcohol/Drug Medical Withdrawal and medical residential care program along with medical and psychiatric provider services. In this role, Rachel has cultivated a culture of inclusivity and compassion while improving care quality and increasing census across programs. Her leadership spans both clinical and executive roles, with a strong track record in guiding startups, developing teams, and fostering organizational cultures that prioritize quality and accountability. She has successfully led staff training, service expansion, and program development, while ensuring financial oversight, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability. Rachel’s career also includes extensive executive experience in healthcare business operations, where she expanded and managed multi-site programs, doubling valuations and improving client satisfaction. Her ability to balance compassionate care with strategic growth has consistently led to stronger organizations and better patient outcomes. Grounded in her direct patient care background, Rachel remains committed to leading teams and organizations that deliver exceptional, patient-centered services.

Shannon combines her clinical expertise and leadership experience to help individuals access compassionate, evidence-based care. She holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mount Mercy University and has extensive experience working with individuals across both the mental health and dental industries. Shannon has held operational roles within healthcare and corporate environments, allowing her to bring a well-rounded perspective to her work in behavioral health. At Radix Recovery, she leads outreach initiatives, builds referral partnerships, and ensures a seamless enrollment process for clients and community partners. Guided by empathy and professionalism, Shannon is dedicated to expanding access to quality recovery services and strengthening relationships throughout the healthcare and recovery communities.

Joel holds a master’s degree in accounting and more than ten years of experience across a variety of industries, Joel combines deep financial insight with a results-driven mindset. Known for his dedication and pursuit of excellence, he’s eager to apply his skills and passion as part of the Radix Recovery team.