About Us
Welcome to Waves of Recovery, where every ripple creates a wave of change.
Our journey began with a simple yet powerful idea:
to harness the healing power of the ocean to support individuals on their path to recovery.
Waves of Recovery is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that helps people get sober and overcome mental health struggles by getting them out of their heads and into the water. Recovery is a journey that begins with the self and radiates out to those around us. Through our own recovery journeys, as well as helping countless others on their path, we have found that there is only so much talking one can do - there comes a time when we need to reconnect back into our bodies and connect with ourselves at a deeper level.
We believe that deep healing happens in and around the ocean - and that learning a new skill, like surfing, provides both an outlet and shared language along that healing path.
Our goal is to hold safe space for our clients as they heal, and to bring joy and fun into the path to recovery through the power of surf therapy.
Our Story
Waves of Recovery was founded in 2022 by Ryan Carpenter and Sophie Pyne, inspired by their personal journey of overcoming addiction and mental health issues through finding a pathway to recovery and surfing. This transformative experience sparked the vision to create a nonprofit organization that would offer others the same opportunity for healing and renewal.
The foundation of Waves of Recovery rests on three core principles: connection, empowerment, and community. We believe in the profound connection between nature and well-being, the empowerment that comes from mastering a skill like surfing, and the supportive community that forms when individuals come together with shared experiences and goals.
our mission & Vision
​​Our mission is to help individuals in recovery from mental health and addiction find community, connection and healing through surfing, getting outside and pushing beyond their comfort zone! We strive to introduce people to a new freedom and a new happiness, while sharing tools to help people grow in understanding and effectiveness. In & out of the water.
Our vision is to build an international community who promotes and engages people involved in recovery, surfing and service.
what we do
At Waves of Recovery, we provide surf therapy programs designed to support individuals recovering from addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges. Our programs combine the therapeutic benefits of surfing with professional counseling and peer support, creating a holistic approach to healing.
Through our partnerships with local surf schools, mental health professionals, and community organizations, we offer structured surf therapy sessions, workshops, and retreats. These activities are tailored to meet the unique needs of our participants, helping them build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
Our partners
